Shows
The Late Night Vision ShowEp. 313 - AGM Rattler V2 TS35-640 Thermal Rifle Scope ReviewReview time again! This week on the podcast Jason and Hans are bringing you their full field review of the new for 2024 AGM Rattler V2 TS35-640 thermal rifle scope. The Rattler V2 brings all the things we loved about the V1 but also adds a lot of new great features like improved image quality, a very long lasting removable/rechargeable battery pack, audio recording to go along with the video recording, a new improved button layout and more. This is a fantastic 640 high resolution thermal optic that is small, compact and offers a ton of great features for...2024-05-0237 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 297 - Digital Night Vision Scopes - Best of 2023Alright ladies and gentlemen this is officially the last “Best of 2023” episode here on the podcast. And to round it off, last but not least, today Jason and Hans will discuss their favorite digital night vision scopes. If you’ve been waiting for the optics in a more “affordable” price range, this is the show for you. With optics starting below $500, there is something for everyone in this show. Stay tuned to the podcast as Hans and Jason are preparing to leave for the SHOT Show in Las Vegas and they will be bringing you all the latest news from the t...2024-01-1131 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 278 - Balancing Family, Work, and Night HuntingA topic and question that comes up a lot is how we manage late nights of hunting with family life, work schedules and lack of sleep. On this episode Hans and Jason talk about how they try to maintain busy work schedule, family time and night hunting, all while keeping a good balance and not neglecting the really important aspects of life but still getting plenty of hours in the field after dark. Everyone's schedules are different and not everyone has the luxury of hunting close to home, so sometimes that means cramming as much hunting into one or...2023-08-3150 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 266 - Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 1024 ReviewWhat's better than a high resolution thermal optic? The answer is easy; an ultra high HD resolution optic, obviously! We're extremely happy to bring you our full field review of the first of it's kind, the Pulsar Merger XL50 LRF 1024x768 resolution thermal binoculars. The Merger XL50 is only the second ever ultra high resolution thermal hunting optic to ever hit the US market and we can't say enough good things about it! From the nicest fit and finish that we've ever seen on a thermal optic, to an amazing image quality, every feature you could dream of from...2023-06-0844 min
Rhythm and RootsR&R Ep 5 - Texas 114 (Jason Duncan, Steve Sperry, Brent Smith)We sit down with Texas 114 in this episode or Rhythm and Roots! This band has been together for over 20 years and its core members are Jason Duncan, Steve Sperry and Brent Smith. Deeply rooted in the Texas Country genre, Texas 114 has been playing and writing original music for decades. We talk about the all-star cast of musicians they have played with, their songwriting processes, history of the band, and how they stay true to their roots. This episode is full of laughs and great insight from an amazing group of guys. Support the showFollow and li...2023-05-2743 minRhythm and RootsR&R Ep 1 - Jason Robertson and Rhonda Taylor, The Hub City RadicalsIn this first episode of "Rhythm and Roots," we hear from hosts Jason Robertson and Rhonda Taylor. They talk about the idea behind the show, how they came up with the name, and what listeners can expect out of future episodes. They also give you an inside look at their personal music careers, when they are going to the studio with their original music and talk about their band "The Hub City Radicals".Support the showFollow and like our Rhythm and Roots Facebook page to keep up to date on when new episodes will dr...2023-05-0445 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 247 - State of the Night Vision and Thermal Industry - January 2023As we put a wrap on the SHOT Show 2023 and Jason and Hans made it safely back to Texas from Las Vegas, we thought this was a good time to consider not only what the SHOT Show brought this year but also the overall state of the night vision and thermal industry. As January winds down and we have the year ahead of us, what do we see happening with night vision and thermal optics? Where do we currently see the industry going? What changes or trends do we see continuing or growing? Hans and Jason discuss all this...2023-01-2649 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 246 - Live from the 2023 SHOT Show!LIVE from the SHOT Show 2023 in sunny Las Vegas, broadcasting from the American Defense Mfg booth on the SHOT show floor, Hans and Jason are offering up their hot takes on what's new, what's exciting and what they can't wait to get their hands on soon. If you love night vision and thermal and want to know what's going on in the industry right now in Vegas and what to start adding to your wish list, then check out this episode. Hans and Jason will be back in Texas next week and offer up their post-SHOT show thoughts as...2023-01-1933 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 237 - Best Entry Level Thermal Scopes 2022It's that time of year again and on this week's episode of the podcast Hans and Jason roll out the first episode of the very popular "Best of" awards shows. This week the guys will briefly discuss the contenders for the "Entry Level Thermal Rifle Scope" category and this time around there are more contenders than ever and the competition is tougher as well. Jason and Hans will offer up their own personal favorites in this category and tell you why those chose them. Stay tuned because we'll have a total of 7 "Best of" shows for all the different...2022-11-1732 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 232 - Pulsar Merger XP50 LRF Full ReviewThis week Jason and Hans review the Pulsar Merger XP50 Pro LRF thermal binoculars; the latest innovation in thermal optics that is turning heads in both Europe and the US. These new high end 640x480 resolution binoculars bring not only image quality but also a familiar look and feel to the thermal world in a refined body style like we’ve never seen before. This optic could truly be the best designed and best looking thermal optic to date and packed inside is the amazing image quality and features we’ve all come to expect from Pulsar. Watch as Hans...2022-10-1348 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 225 - AGM Rattler vs. Adder vs. Varmint ComparisionAGM has made a name for themselves by bringing multiple models of both handheld and rifle mounted thermals to the market that are full featured, reliable, user friendly and a very good value for the dollar. Now that AGM has three different scope model groups including their flagship line of Rattlers, the Varmint LRF and their latest release of the Adders in a traditional day time scope design, there has been confusion from consumers on the differences between them all and the often asked question of "which model is the best?". Our answer to that question is always "it...2022-08-2543 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 221 - AGM Adder TS35-384 and TS50-384 Review We're back again with a breaking review on an optic that is just hitting the market this week! Hans and Jason have been field testing the all new AGM Adder thermal rifle scopes for several weeks and on this week's show they review both the Adder TS35-384 3x $2,495 and the TS50-384 4x $2,995. The Adder model is the first thermal scope from AGM in the 30mm tube style design and they offer not only a great value, they bring the longest internal battery life we've seen so far in this style of scope with well over 15+ hours of r...2022-07-2846 min
The Late Night Vision ShowEp. 216 - Pulsar Krypton FXG50 Clip-On Thermal ReviewOn Episode #216 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason review a type of optic they've never have before.....a thermal clip-on. If you go back over 2 years ago to Ep.96 they released a show titled "Are Thermal Clip-On's a Good Investment?" where they discussed their general thoughts of clip-on optics. Fast forward to now and here we are with them reviewing the new (to the US market) Pulsar Krypton 640 resolution thermal clip-on. The Krypton has been available in the European market for over a year now but it's finally made it's way to the US market and...2022-06-2354 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 215 - Listener QuestionsIt's Thursday and The Late Night Vision Show guys are back with another "listener questions" episode. This is a show where you, the listener/viewer are in control! You get the questions answered that you'd love to hear Jason or Hans address on the show. This time around there are a wide range of questions from hog populations, electronic callers to thermal binoculars. If you have a question for Hans and Jason, please leave a comment on Youtube or send them an email and ask them to address the next time they do a Q&A show.
I...2022-06-1644 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 210 - Our Gear Bag....What's Inside?A question that Hans and Jason have been asked many times over the years is, “what’s in your hunting bag?” Its a good question and a logical one since many people have the temptation to carry way too many things in their bag or even worse, they might forget to include some important items. This week Hans and Jason empty out their hunting packs and tell them listeners everything they carry with them to the field.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com or give...2022-05-1241 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 200 - Celebrating 200 EpisodesThis week is a milestone for The Late Night Vision Show and Hans and Jason as they cross over the bridge of 200 episodes under their belt. 200 weeks in a row, without ever missing a week, these two country boys from East Texas have published a podcast on a wide range of topics from hog and coyote hunting, countless thermal and night vision scope reviews, suppressor, rifle, ammo, 2nd Amendment and politics discussions, interviews and more. They're not sure why people keep listening but they are very thankful that they do. On this episode Jason and Hans take the week...2022-03-0354 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 194 - LIVE from the SHOT Show 2022Life from the SHOT Show 2022 in sunny Las Vegas, Hans and Jason bring you this week's podcast straight from the show floor in the Venetian Expo and Convention Center. Following up on their commitment to bring you all the late, breaking news in the thermal and night vision industry, Hans and Jason recorded this show right after meeting with all the major manufacturers that you're familiar with from the podcast. They offer a run down on what's new, what's coming and what they've learned so far, 2 days into SHOT Show 2022. Stay tuned to The Late Night Vision Show for...2022-01-2024 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 189 - Best Thermal Rifle Scopes Under $5,000 2021What could be bigger than another "Best of" thermal scope show? How about 2 "Best of" categories wrapped into one show?! On this episode Jason and Hans compare, discuss and crown the winners in the tough category of Best Thermal Scopes Under $5,000 and the small yet extremely competitive Under $6,000 category. This is going to be show jam packed with discussion on some of the best high resolution thermal scopes on the US market today. If you want to know which of these scopes Jason and Hans think are the best, sit back and listen up as they fuss, discuss, argue...2021-12-1648 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 188 - Best Thermal Scopes Under $4,000 2021The second round of The Late Night Vision Show "Best of 2021" series is here! This week Hans and Jason will be talking about the wildly popular category of thermal scopes under $4,000. This is a class that has historically been fairly small but this year has seen a tremendous growth of scope options from many different manufacturers. This year there is even a 640 high resolution scope in the mix, something we didn't know if we'd ever see in this price range. The competition is tough, the opinions vary wildly and Hans and Jason are sure to butt heads on their...2021-12-0957 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 181 - iRay Bravo vs Bolt TL35 and iRay ILR-LRF ReviewHans and Jason are back again this week with a show answering some common questions about the differences in the iRay Bravo and Bolt TL35 thermal rifle scopes. These two scopes are very similar but have their differences and Hans and Jason lay out the specs side by side and then explain the strong points of both models. Later in the show they offer their initial review of the new iRay ILR-1000 modular/add-on laser range finder for the iRay Rico MK1 thermal rifle scopes. They explain how the ILR connects to the scope and the basic functions it...2021-10-2141 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 180 - AGM Rattler TS35-640 Thermal Rifle Scope ReviewThe continued growth of the thermal and night vision industry brings many exciting changes; new technologies, new features, better image quality and as we've recently seen, lower prices. This week, Jason and Hans review the new AGM Rattler TS35 640 thermal rifle scope that is truly the first of it's kind when it comes to high quality thermal optics....this is a 640 high resolution thermal scope for $3,9995! We've never reviewed a 640 resolution thermal rifle scope for under $5,000, much less for under $4,000. AGM continues to push the envelope by bringing new, high quality thermal optics to hunters that are more affordable...2021-10-1441 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 179 - Best Thermal Handhelds for Fall 2021Episode 179 of The Late Night Vision Show is here and this week we continue with our Fall 2021 setup suggestions. This time around we discuss the best thermal monoculars for both hog and coyote hunting. With more handheld thermals on the market than ever before the confusion is greater than ever as well. Jason and Hans lay out their main choices for the best monoculars for hog hunting, coyote hunting and even those that will crossover well for both hunting situations. We know there will still be a lot of questions to be answered, but when you're ready to buy...2021-10-0743 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 169 - Bering Optics Stimulus & ADM RiflesA thermal rifle scope under $1,500? Can it be true? Is this the scope you should buy and will it out perform scopes that cost twice as much? This week Hans and Jason offer their thoughts on the new sub-entry level Bering Hogster Stimulus. Listen to see if this is just the scope for you or if you should save up your dollars and buy something more expensive.
Also in this episode Jason and Hans show off their new custom American Defense pistols that they’ve been talking about recently. If you’re into AR’s then don’t miss t...2021-07-2944 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 168 - N-Vision Halo X50 Thermal Rifle Scope ReviewAs the new thermals continue to hit the market for 2021, The Late Night Vision Show is here with more hands on field reviews to help you stay informed. On this episode Hans and Jason review the new N-Vision Halo X50 thermal rifle scope. This is the 2nd model in the Halo X series and if you're looking for a high end thermal scope, the X50 is definitely a scope you don't want to miss. With a 3.5x base magnification, internal audio and video recording, smart phone streaming and the very best image quality available on the thermal hunting market...2021-07-2248 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 162 - Pulsar Helion 2 XQ38 Thermal Monocular ReviewReview time again this week. On this episode Hans and Jason review the new for 2021 Pulsar Helion 2 XQ38 thermal monocular. With a 384x288 resolution, 3x base magnification, 10 hour removable/rechargeable battery, an excellent image quality, and a $2,999 price tag, this is one of the top thermal monoculars in its class. Hans and Jason offer up their opinions on this monocular and explain to the listeners who they believe it a good for.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com or give Jason & Hans a ca...2021-06-1039 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 160 - Thermion 2 XP50 Therma Rifle Scope Full ReviewHow do you take one of the most popular 640 high resolution thermal scopes on the market and make it better? That’s a question that Hans and Jason answer this week with their full review of the Thermion 2 XP50 thermal rifle scope. With a new larger diameter and higher quality objective lens and an improved sub 25mk thermal sensor, the Thermion 2 XP50 is going to continue the legacy of setting the standard for thermal rifle scopes in its price range. Check out this full review to hear what Hans and Jason think after using and testing is brand new sc...2021-05-2754 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 156 - Ammo Shortage - Is the End Near?Welcome to the 156th episode of The Late Night Vision Show! This episode marks 3 full years, 156 weeks in a row, never missing a week, that Hans and Jason have recorded and published an episode of the podcast. This is an exciting milestone for the show and we're thankful for all of our faithful listeners and viewers. This week we chose a hot topic to discuss that has been on everyone's mind.....when will this ammo shortage end? We dive head first into the politics of the issue and how the last year's events, the pandemic and the current political...2021-04-2949 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 153 - Listener Questions and AnswersQuestions. If there is one word that sums up what compromises most of the hours of the week for both Hans and Jason, it's probably "questions". Or maybe it should be "answers" because most of what they do is provide answers to people about thermal and night vision optics, hog and coyote hunting, general night hunting questions and much more. So when Hans came up with the great idea to do a Q & A show just answering questions they have both received recently, Jason thought Hans had actually come up with a great show idea for a change! On...2021-04-0853 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 148 - AGM Taipan Thermal Monocular Review - All ModelsOn this installment of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason do something they’ve never done before; review 3 thermal optics in one episode! This week they are reviewing the 3 (new for 1st quarter 2021) AGM Taipan thermal monoculars. With models ranging from $1,295 to $1,895, all with great image quality, long battery life, video recording and packed into a small light weight design, these are some of the best thermal monoculars under $3,000 we’ve ever seen. Listen as Hans and Jason explain the different specs of each model, their opinions on them and describe who the believe each model is best...2021-03-0448 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 144 - AGM Interview w/Trent HenckellOn Episode 144 of the podcast we are pleased to welcome to the show Trent Henckell, Sales Manager for AGM Global Vision. Trent joins Hans and Jason to discuss what’s new for AGM in 2021 and what new and exciting things we can expect out of the company moving forward. With a current focus on bringing quality thermal optics to the market at prices that many hunters can afford, AGM has been making waves since their entry into the market in 2019. Hans and Jason have been testing out the new thermal Taipan and Rattlers for several weeks and can’t work...2021-02-0440 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 140 - The Best High End Thermal Scope of 2020This week Hans and Jason round off the “Best of 2020” scope awards with the Best High End Thermal Scope. This category features several Trijicon scopes as well as the N-Vision Halo LR. We don’t want to give anything away but not much has changed in this category in the last 12 months, although we think things will look very different in this line up for 2021, which is always exciting to look forward to. Listen as Hans and Jason discuss the best high end thermal optics available to hunters and make their pick for 2020!
If you’re...2021-01-0742 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 138 - N-Vision Nox 18mm - First ImpressionsIt's the week of Christmas and Hans and Jason are back this time around and they came bearing gifts, but more on that surprise in a minute. Speaking of Christmas surprises, we are excited to bring you the first look at the all new N-Vision Nox 18mm thermal optic. This unit is tiny but don't let the size fool you, it packs a huge punch. It's helmet mountable, works as a handheld and can even be mounted on a rifle and used as a scope! With a BAE 640x480 12 micron sensor, the image quality will blow you away. Listen...2020-12-2443 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 134 - Thanksgiving Special - Wives Trivia 2020It's Thanksgiving, so our loyal listeners know what that means.....it's the time for the annual "wives episode" of The Late Night Vision Show. For 3 years now, Hans and Jason have allowed their wives to come on the show and thoroughly embarrass them and every year the guys say the wives are banned from the show, but a year later, memories fade and here we are again! Pull up a chair, sit back and be prepared to laugh as the wives bring a trivia game back with more bizarre questions to try and embarrass and stump the guys with...2020-11-2654 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 132 - Pulsar Digisight Ultra N450 LRF - Full ReviewOn this podcast Jason and Hans review the latest high end digital night vision scope to hit the market for Fall 2020. The Pulsar Digisight Ultra N450 LRF for $1,499 is the digital NV scope that has it all. It has great image quality, a built in laser range finder, video recording, smart phone app, Picture in Picture, rechargeable battery packs and more. This is a coyote or predator’s dream because there is no more guessing the yardage on those longer shots with the built in laser range finder. Listen as Hans and Jason review this great new scope and gi...2020-11-1247 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 124 - Sightmark Wraith 4K Max NV Scope - Full ReviewWe're back again with yet another scope review and this one has been a long time coming. In January 2020 at the SHOT Show, Sightmark announced the Wraith 4K Max that was scheduled to begin shipping in early Spring. What no one could have predicted is how only a few short weeks later the coronavirus would turn the US upside down. Sightmark announced they'd be delaying the production of the Wraith 4K Max until fall and they are now ready to begin the rollout of these new scopes. Jason and Hans have had a final production unit in their hands...2020-09-1750 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 123 - Pulsar Thermion XG50 Thermal Riflescope ReviewWith only a few months left in the year, we feel pretty safe saying that this week’s show will be a review of the optic to make the biggest waves in the high end thermal scope category for 2020. Shockwaves went out across the thermal hunting industry when Pulsar announced the Thermion XG50 3-24x thermal riflescope. Utilizing the high end 640x480 12 micron BAE sensor, the XG50 brings to the table something no other thermal scope has before. With internal video/audio recording, auto/semi-auto calibration, picture in picture, rechargeable battery packs, a smart phone app, full color display sc...2020-09-1053 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 122 - NV & Thermal Industry Updates - Late Summer 2020From time to time, as it seems necessary Jason and Hans like to dedicate a podcast to bring their listeners up to date on any breaking news in the thermal and night vision industry, as well as inform everyone on any newly announced optics, new optics that are beginning ship and any other important news. On this week's "industry update" there was so much news and so many updates they weren't sure if they were going to have enough time to fit it all into one podcast! The discuss everything from the newest ground breaking high end thermal scope...2020-09-0342 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 121 - Truth, Lies and the InternetIn this day and age, most people know they shouldn't believe everything they read on the internet. When it comes to thermal and night vision optics, that same wisdom holds true. While there are many knowledgeable hunters and NV dealers, there are even more who don't have the hands on experience and intimate knowledge to offer the expert advice that someone in the market for an night optic needs, however....that never seems to stop them. And let us be clear, Hans and Jason are NOT saying they are the sole source of good information because there are many...2020-08-2749 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 120 - Sniper Hog Lights Interview - Jason BrooksIt’s interview time again and on this round we’ve got another good one. Jason and Hans are pleased to welcome Jason Brooks from Sniper Hog Lights to The Late Night Vision Show! They sit down with Jason and learn more about SHL as a company, more about their products and Jason even gives them a surprise announcement that will excite both current and future Sniper Hog Light owners. SHL is another great Texas company that Outdoor Legacy is proud to work with and bring to the podcast. Pull up a chair, kick back and enjoy the show!
2020-08-2041 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 119 - Rifle Calibers and SidearmsThis summer we've dedicated several shows to discussing common questions that Hans and Jason regularly get asked. On Episode 119 we dive into the discussion of what caliber that we're currently using as our main hog hunting rifles. Anyone who knows Jason or Hans well knows that they both love their rifles and they love to experiment with different calibers and ammo to see what they like best, so this week they tell what they are really liking right now. As part of the same discussion they talk about what pistols they are carrying as side arms while out hunting...2020-08-1346 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 118 - AGM Asp TM35-640 Thermal Monocular Review2020 has been the year of thermal monoculars. This is our 8th monocular review for the year and it’s another really good one. This week we talk about the AGM Asp TM35-640. This is the first high resolution 640x512 resolution monocular from AGM and it’s a good one. Besides being a 2.4x base magnification with a great image, the most exciting part is the price. Coming in at $3,245, this is the least expensive high resolution thermal monocular on the market for 2020. Listen as Hans and Jason discuss their thoughts on this unit and tell who they believe it w...2020-08-0639 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 115 - AGM Asp Micro TM384 Thermal Monocular ReviewHans and Jason are back again this week with another thermal monocular review. This time around they are discussing the AGM Asp Micro TM384 that comes in at the very reasonable price of $1,325. Weighing only 10oz, with a 384x288 resolution, 17 microns and including video recording, the TM384 is a full featured monocular for a great price. On Ep. 111 we reviewed the TM160, which is the little brother to the Micro TM384. Tune in this week to see how we feel these two optics stack up against one another and who we believe the TM384 is best suited for.
2020-07-1642 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 114 - Hog Hunting Stories & Shooting Supply ShortagesLong time listeners of the podcast know that it’s become a running joke that the hogs and coyotes disappear every time Hans and Jason plan a hunt together. Recently they got together for another hunt and this time a plan came together better than ever. If you enjoy hearing some hunting stories from a couple good ol’ East Texas boys with some good natured ribbing and joking, this is the episode for you. Jason and Hans retell the story of their recent hunt with only a few minor embellishments (all by Hans). So sit back, grab a drink and e...2020-07-0949 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 113 - Pulsar Thermion XQ38 Thermal Scope ReviewOnce again we repeat our common phrase....”this is one of the most anticipated scope reviews of the year”. And honestly, It’s true because we make it our goal to review only the latest and greatest thermal and night vision scopes on the market. This week we review the Pulsar Thermion XQ38. With a 2.5x base magnification, 384x288 thermal core, amazing image quality, a whole host of great features and a price tag of $3,299, this is undoubtedly going to be THE best selling thermal rifle scope of 2020. If you’re interested in knowing more about this scope, listen in as Ha...2020-07-0248 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 112 - Suppressor TalkIt’s hard to believe that over the course of 111 episodes Hans and Jason haven’t dedicated an entire show to the discussion of suppressors. Now they’ve finally done it and they ran out of time during the show to fishing everything they wanted to talk about! If you’re looking for basic suppressor talk, suggestions on where to look for a NFA trust attorney, what to look for on your first purchase, what suppressors Jason and Hans use and even some quick tips on how to kill more hogs with a suppressor, this show is for you.
If...2020-06-2551 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 111 - AGM Asp Micro TM160 ReviewWelcome back to another week of The Late Night Vision Show podcast. On this episode Hans and Jason review the most anticipated budget thermal optic the market has seen in several years; the AGM Asp Micro TM160. This tiny little thermal monocular retails for just $499 and offers some of the best image quality, features and function we’ve ever seen in the price range. If you are looking for a basic handheld thermal to pair with your digital night vision scope or to use for spotting deer during the daylight, recovering dead/wounded animals or a host of other us...2020-06-1842 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 110 - Thermal Drones and Helicopter HuntingA couple questions that Hans and Jason get asked a lot is if they use thermal drones for hog hunting and also if they've ever done any helicopter hunting. They believe most any legal means of effectively exterminating hogs is something we should keep in our tool box of methods. On this week's show they offer their thoughts on the use of both technologies for hog hunting and some of their responses are humorous to say the least. Tune in and see what they have to say and be sure to leave your comments and thoughts on the subject.42020-06-1141 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 109 - Why do Thermal Optics Cost so Much?Welcome back to The Late Night Vision Show. We discuss all kinds of topics related to night hunting, NV and thermal optics and we offer tons of in depth scope reviews as well. This week we offer up some insight on a couple big questions that we get all the time; “Why are thermal optics so expensive?” and “Will the price of thermal ever come down?”. Listen as Hans and Jason give their insight into the industry and optics and these two questions on this week’s podcast.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision...2020-06-0448 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 108 - Pulsar Axion XM30S Thermal Monocular ReviewThis week on The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason review the latest model of the very popular Pulsar Axion thermal monocular series, the XM30S. This model is a replacement for the Axion XM30 and XM38 that were discontinued in January of 2020. While the XM30S looks and functions exactly like the earlier models, it has a new display screen and a larger internal video recording capacity. At 4.5x base magnification, a 320x240 12 micron thermal core and weighing less than 10oz, this $1,999 optic is going to be one of the best selling thermal monoculars with mid to...2020-05-2838 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 107 - How to Properly Maintain Your NV or Thermal OpticHow do you maintain your thermal or NV scope? Is there anything you need to do keep it in top shape or are there certain things you should avoid? On Episode 107 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason answer those questions and offer their tips and advice on cleaning your optic, maintaining the battery life, keeping it updated and more. If you have any tips they might have left out, be sure to leave a comment and let us know.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check...2020-05-2148 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 106 - iRay MH25 Thermal Monocular ReviewOn this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason introduce the iRay MH25, a new thermal optic that has recent hit the US market. The MH25 is a tiny 9.25oz handheld and helmet mountable high resolution 640x480 12 micron optic that offers some of the best image quality available for its size. If you’re looking for a high end, extremely small thermal monocular for under $5,000, look no further than the iRay MH25.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com or give Jason & Hans...2020-05-1437 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 105 - Pulsar Thermion XQ50 Full ReviewThis week will be one of our most popular reviews for 2020. The much anticipated Pulsar Thermion XQ50 3.5-14x thermal rifle scope is here and it’s everything we’d hoped for. With FLIR’s exit from the thermal hunting market, taking with them the popular Thermosight PTS536 and Pulsar ending production on the Thermion XM38, coyote hunters and farm country hog hunters were left without a mid-range magnification thermal scope for under $4,000. Cue the entry of the Thermion XQ50. On this podcast Hans and Jason review this new thermal optic that was making waves in the market before it was...2020-05-0740 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 104 - 10 Best Uses for Thermal Other Than HuntingDo thermal hunting optics have any reasonable uses outside of hunting hogs, coyotes or other predators and nuisance animals? To the surprise of many people thermal scopes and monoculars have a very large amount of every day uses. This week Hans and Jason offer up 10 common but handy alternative uses for thermal optics, some of which might surprise you. Thermal technology is an extremely useful tool that can be utilized in many ways that many hunters have never even thought of. If you have other uses to add to the list, be sure you let us know what they...2020-04-3041 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 103 - Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 Thermal Monocular Full ReviewOn this Episode 103 of podcast Jason and Hans review the new for 2020 Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 thermal monocular. The Helion 2 XP50 has a 2.5x optical base magnification, a new high resolution 40mk 640x480 17 micron thermal core and it offers some of the very best image quality that Pulsar has ever produced in a thermal imager. At $3,999 the Helion 2 XP50 is one of of the very best and one of the most affordable high resolution 640 resolution handheld thermal monoculars on the market. Hans and Jason have used the Helion monoculars for years and they've recently been testing this latest model for...2020-04-2338 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 102 - Is the Hog Population on the DeclineIs the population of hogs on the decline in the US? Some people will answer yes and the majority will probably say no, especially the landowners whose land is currently being destroyed. Can night vision and thermal hunters combined with other types of hog hunting and trapping really control the hog population? On this episode Hans and Jason offer their own opinions on the subject. They fully admit they can't speak for the whole country or even entire states but they offer their opinions based on what they see on their own property and local counties.
2020-04-1640 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 101 - Pulsar Digex N450 vs Digisight Ultra N450 ComparisionAnother head to head match up is in store for our listeners this week on The Late Night Vision Show. On this episode Jason and Hans compare the new for 2020 Pulsar Digex N450/N455 ($1,199) to the Pulsar DigiSight Ultra N450/N455 ($1,299) digital night vision rifle scopes. These two optics look very different in design but they are very similar in specifications and features. We put these two optics side by side and extensively tested both in the field and we're bringing that information along with our personal opinions on how these two optics stack up against one another. Stay...2020-04-0941 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 100 - The Late Night Vision Show 100th EpisodeThis week we celebrate a milestone for The Late Night Vision Show as we publish Episode # 100. And this isn't just the 100th epsisode, it is the 100th week in a row, without ever missing a single Thursday release. On this special episode, Hans and Jason take a week off from all the night vision and thermal topics to look back on the last 100 weeks and joke about the fun they've had but also a few of the more frustrating moments as well. Jason spends a few minutes introducing some of the "behind the scenes" team members at Outdoor Legacy...2020-04-0253 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 99 - Pulsar Digex N450 Rifle Scope ReviewOn Episode 99 of the podcast Hans and Jason bring a full review of the new for 2020, Pulsar Digex N450/N455 digital night vision rifle scope. This high end night vision optic is currently retailing for $1,199 and packs in a full list of features. After several weeks of using the Digex N450 in the field, Hans and Jason weigh in with their likes, dislikes and over all thoughts. Check out this review if you’re considering one of these optics and stay tuned for future episodes where we compare the Digex to other similar optics.
If you’re look...2020-03-2642 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 98 - Coronavirus and the NV & Thermal IndustryThis week we bring you a special edition of The Late Night Vision Show. At the time of the recording of this podcast, our country is in the very beginning stages of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic preparation. It seems as if every hour there is some sort of strange or shocking news related to this situation. This week Hans and Jason take some time off from night vision and thermal talk to have a discussion on this topic that is on everyone’s minds. We pray to our Creator God that there will be a vaccination and cure fo...2020-03-1942 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 97 - AGM Asp TM25-384 Thermal Monocular ReviewWelcome back to The Late Night Vision Show! On Episode 97 Hans and Jason bring you their second AGM themal monocular review. As many already know, AGM Global is a new thermal manufacturer bringing the US market new options for their hunting thermal optic needs. In our second AGM review, this week we take a in depth look at the Asp TM25-384 thermal monocular. The TM25-384 is a fixed focus handheld thermal with a 1.7x base magnification, 5 hour internal battery life and built in video recording. The TM25-384 retails for $1,795 and offers hunters a full featured handheld...2020-03-1240 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 96 - Are Thermal Clip-Ons a Good Investment?Once again, The Late Night Vision Show is back with another topic that was derived from listener questions. One of the subjects we repeated get asked about is thermal clip-on optics. There are many misconceptions, misunderstandings and even myths surrounding clip-ons and on this episode Hans and Jason tackle this subject head on and in their down to earth, logical fashion, they weigh in with their opinions based on their years of experience with thermal and night vision hunting optics. Listen as they offer their advice on if the average hunter should invest thier money in a thermal clip-on...2020-03-0540 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 95 - AGM ASP TM35-384 Thermal Monocular ReviewOn this week’s episode of The Late Night Vision show we offer up our first review of an AGM thermal optic. Since AGM’s entry into the market in late 2019, we have been getting requests to review some of their products. After meeting with them face to face at SHOT Show and getting some hands on time with their optics, Jason and Hans decided it was time to begin field testing some of their scopes. On this week’s show we review the AGM ASP TM-35 384 thermal monocular. This is a very impressive monocular that is retailing for $2,295. Listen...2020-02-2741 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 94 - Glenn Guess Interview - Hog Calling MistakesThis week, back by popular demand, we are honored to have Glenn Guess of Hog Zombies on the podcast. Glenn is a long time friend of The Late Night Vision Show and one of our most popular guests. Glenn is a world renowned hog caller and though years of studying and raising wild hogs he has leaned a great deal about their behavior and vocals. He has recorded many hog sounds that can be used with the Convergent electronic game callers. On this show Glenn discusses many mistakes that hunters make when calling wild hogs and answers all the...2020-02-2052 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 93 - Hunting Tournament TalkOn this week’s podcast Hans and Jason discuss a wide range of topics including Hans’s recent outing in the annual Conway Farms 24 Hour Predator Hunt, the large payouts in some recent hog predator hunts and what thermal scopes coyote hunters should be looking for in 2020. Hans even tells some stories of his poor showing at his daughter’s science night at her school! Stay tuned every week because we have some great shows and guest interviews planned for the coming weeks!
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need ...2020-02-1343 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 92 - FLIR and the Current State of the IndustryOn this week’s show Hans and Jason dissect some of the behind the scenes possible reasons why FLIR closed down their Outdoor Tactical Systems division and stopped making thermal rifle scopes for the general public. Many people believe FLIR’s decision was based solely on anti-hunting or political reasons but Jason brings to light financial issues that FLIR OTS was struggling with for over a year and that they’d publicly discussed in their quarterly reports. In the latter part of the show the guys talk about how the FLIR departure affects the entire thermal/NV industry and they also o...2020-02-0644 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 91 - SHOT Show 2020 RecapAnother SHOT Show has come and gone. Hans and Jason are back in Texas catching up on sleep and trying to figure out how much money their wives spent at the spa and on their shopping spree. On this episode, the guys offer up a recap of the Show and spend a little time talking about all the major NV and thermal companies they visited with in Vegas. There will be more to come over the next few months as the new scopes and optics for 2020 begin shipping and Hans and Jason will be reviewing them all here on...2020-01-3046 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 89 - Sniper Hog Light IR Illuminator ReviewOn this week’s Late Night Vision Show we report on our full field review of the Sniper Hog Light IR illuminators. Hans and Jason have been testing these illuminators on several digital night vision optics including the Sightmark Wraith HD and the Pulsar Digisight N450. Their favorite of all the Sniper IR lights are the Coyote Cannon and the 66LRX. Listen as they offer their feedback from their field review. Outdoor Legacy stocks and sells both these Sniper Hog lights, as well as all the additional color IR modules.
If you’re looking to buy therm...2020-01-1640 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 88 - Does Humidity Affect Thermal Optics?Does humidity affect thermals? Are some weather conditions better or worse for thermal image quality? On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans answer those and more questions related to thermal image quality. Many hunters, especially in the South, wonder if a thermal scope will work well in their local conditions because of high humidity. Living in the near tropical rain forest conditions of East Texas, there is no one better to answer this question than Hans and Jason. Listen as they discuss some of the best and worst conditions for thermal optics.
...2020-01-0940 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 85 - Best Entry Level Thermal Scope for 2019This week on podcast Hans and Jason wrap up their “2019 Best of” series with their discussion on the best entry level thermal rifle scope. The two contenders are both equally popular and extremely similar, the Pulsar Core RXQ30V and the FLIR ThermoSight Pro PTS233. These optics are both excellent values and offer hunters a great way to get into thermal hunting without breaking the bank. Listen as Hans and Jason debate and discuss these two great scopes.
If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com or g...2019-12-1944 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 83 - Pulsar Axion Key XM22 Thermal Monocular ReviewOn this week’s podcast Jason and Hans present their full field review of the new for Fall 2019, Pulsar Axion Key XM22 handheld thermal monocular. The Key XM22 is the latest version of the very popular Axion series and it comes in as the least expensive model as well. With a 2x base magnification and a wide field of view the XM22 is an excellent choice for deer and large game hunters who are looking to spot animals in not only fields but trees, woods, brush and it’s also very suitable for recovering dead animals as well. Listen as H...2019-12-0544 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 82 - Hunter Do's and Don'ts - Wive's EditionOn this special 2019 Thanksgiving edition of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason make the mistake of once again inviting their wives on to the podcast. Honestly, the wives pretty much invited themselves back, but that's another story. On this visit, the ladies offer up their unsolicited advice on how to get your wife to let you buy that new night vision or thermal scope you've been wanting and how to make her happy to see you walk out the door for a big night hunt. Hans and Jason don't believe all of the ladies' tips and tricks...2019-11-2832 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 80- Best Thermal Scopes Under $6,000 for 2019On Episode 80 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason give their favorite picks for the best thermal scopes between $4,000 and $6,000 for 2019. There are a lot of great scopes in this category with a wide range of image quality, features and specs. The manufacturers in this category range from FLIR, N-Vision, Trijion to Pulsar, all great companies who are known for making top of the line thermal hunting optics. Having used all these optics, this was not an easy decision for Jason or Hans but they each came up with their own independent scope picks for each category...2019-11-1439 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 79 - Best Thermal Scopes Under $4,000 for 2019What is the best thermal rifle scope under $4,000 in 2019? On Episode 79 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason offer up their opinions and personal favorites. Since there are a lot of scopes in this price range, with some being more suited for long range hunting and some being more suited for closer range hunting, they break it down into three categories. They offer their pick for the best long range coyote hunting scope, the best Southern hog hunting scope and then their overall favorite scope; all coming in at a price of under $4,000. Listen to see if Hans and...2019-11-0737 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 75 - Pulsar Thermion XM30 Breaking NewsOn Episode 75 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason deliver breaking news concerning the Pulsar Thermion XM30 thermal rifle scope. The Thermion XM30 has been one of the most anticipated thermal rifle scopes for 2019 since it's announcement at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas in January. Several weeks back Pulsar announced that they would be removing the focus-able objective lens and replacing it with a fixed focus lens. This was a disappointment to many who were waiting with high hopes for the first demo units of the XM30 to begin shipping. Listen in as Hans and Jason...2019-10-1036 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 69 - Buying Used Thermal and NV ScopesThis week on Episode 69 of The Late Night Vision Show podcast, Jason and Hans offer their input on a subject that generates many questions on a weekly and even daily basis…..”What about buying used thermal or night vision?” Buying used is a very attractive idea considering the new costs of thermal and NV optics and Jason nor Hans can blame anyone for considering the idea. Many believe that since Jason is a dealer selling new optics that he is against people buying used. To the surprise of many folks, he isn’t against people buying used at all, he just...2019-08-2942 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 65 - Pulsar Thermion QD Mount UpdateOn Episode 65 Hans and Jason introduce the one piece QD mount they’ve chosen to use on the Pulsar Thermion thermal rifle scopes. After much research and debate, the official mount of choice is going to be the American Defense Mfg. AD Recon QD mount. This extremely high quality mount is 100% designed and made in the USA and American Defense has shown themselves to be very excited to have their mounts used on more thermal rifle scopes. The Recon mount also has a lifetime guarantee. Jason has stocked these mounts at Outdoor Legacy and already begun shipping them to hi...2019-08-0143 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 64 - Should Landowners Allow Free Access for Hog Hunting?On this week’s edition of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Has discuss some updates to the not-yet-released Pulsar Thermion XM30 and the latest news for July 2019 on the popular Sightmark Wraith HD.
On the second segment of the show the guys talk about a recent article in a popular Texas hunting magazine that discusses the limited availability of affordable hog hunting in Texas. The author quotes out of state hunters who are surprised to learn that free or cheap hog hunting opportunities are almost non-existent in Texas. This is a common topic on many onl...2019-07-2546 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 63 - Is 640 Resolution Worth the Extra $$“Should I buy a 640x480 scope? Is high resolution really worth it?” This is one of the most common questions Hans and Jason hear when talking to customers about thermal optics. When asked, many night hunters and thermal dealers will give an automatic “Yes!” reply. However, others who often haven’t had a lot of experience using many different scopes, might give a quick “No, it’s not worth it!” reply. So what do Hans and Jason say? What’s their quick answer? As usual, they don’t have a quick answer because, in reality, this is a very complicated answer t...2019-07-1845 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 61 - Pulsar Thermion XP50 First ImpressionsSince it’s announce at the SHOT Show in January, Hans and Jason have been dying to get their hands on the new Pulsar Thermion XP50 thermal riflescope. Thankfully that days has come and the wait was well worth it. On this episode they give their first impressions of the scope and their thoughts on how it compares to the Trail XP50. Listen in as they give a sneak peek at the newest high resolution 640 core thermal scope for 2019.
In the second segment of the show, Jason discusses the latest news concerning the PRG thermal rifle scopes and...2019-07-0435 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 60 - Pulsar Thermion XM38 vs FLIR ThermoSight PTS536 ComparisonOn Episode 60 of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans compare two thermal scopes that couldn't be more perfectly paired.....the brand new Pulsar Thermion XM38 and the very popular FLIR ThermoSight Pro PTS536. Both scopes are 4x base magnification, in a similar price range, both have internal video recording and both are made by two of the most respected thermal manufacturers in the world. Hans and Jason have used both optics in the field and killed many hogs with each. Listen as they offer their thoughts on the direct comparison between the two scopes and offer a final...2019-06-2747 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 58 - Should you need a license to hunt hogs? Thermion/Trail NewsShould hunters be required to buy a hunting license to kill wild hogs? That’s a question the Texas legislature recently considered and passed a new law concerning. Listen as Hans and Jason weigh in with their opinions on this subject. Jason also gives an update on the Pulsar Thermion shipments and the future of the Pulsar Trail thermal riflescopes.
If you’re looking for night vision or thermal or need pre-purchase advice, give Jason at Outdoor Legacy at call at (877)350-1818 or check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com2019-06-1339 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 57 - Pulsar Thermion First Impressions & HuntThe wait is over and the speculation can end, we finally have our hands on the brand new Pulsar Thermion thermal rifle scopes. Outdoor Legacy was chosen as one of the small handful of Pulsar dealers to receive a small pre-shipment of Thermion XM38 scopes. Jason and Hans have both been out in the field fighting bad weather conditions to kill hogs and test out these new scopes and so far, they are both very impressed with what they’ve seen. On this episode Hans and Jason briefly give their initial thoughts on the look, feel, and function of the The...2019-06-0649 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 56 - Diamondback Firearms Gunsmith Cody St.John InterviewThe Late Night Vision Show is proud to have Cody St.John, the lead gunsmith at Diamondback Firearms, as a special guest on episode 56 of the podcast. Hans and Jason are big fans of Diamondback AR-15/AR-10’s and Hans has put many of their rifles through his own personal torture tests that he calls “East Texas hunting”. In this interview Hans and Jason ask Cody lots of questions about Diamondback, their rifles, what his favorite hog/predator calibers are, suppressors and adjustable gas blocks and much, much more. Listen in as we learn more about Diamondback and their firear...2019-05-3040 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 53 - Pulsar Axion XM30 Full ReviewOn this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason are back with another handheld thermal monocular review. This week they discuss the Axion XM30 which is 2nd model of this new-for-2019 thermal handheld lineup. This is the mid-price range of the 3 current Axions and it’s the least expensive model to include internal audio/video recording and the StreamVision smartphone app. Like the other Axions, the XM30 includes a removable, rechargeable battery and has the same amazingly small, lightweight design. Listen as Hans and Jason compare the Axion XM30 to several other Pulsar thermal monoculars and of...2019-05-0933 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 52 - 1 Year Anniversary and Sightmark Wraith GiveawayJoin us this week as we celebrate a milestone for The Late Night Vision Show; the 1 year anniversary of the FIRST and ONLY podcast dedicated to all things night hunting, night vision and thermal optics. On this special episode Hans and Jason reminisce about the last year and most importantly they draw the name of one lucky listener who will win a Sightmark Wraith HD night vision scope. Later in the show they discuss the question of when is a good time to buy night vision or thermal. Should you wait for a new model, an improvement in technology...2019-05-0244 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 51 - Pulsar Axion Key XM30 Monocular - Full Review On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason give a detailed review of the Pulsar Axion Key XM30 thermal monocular. The Axion is the new for 2019 handheld thermal monocular line featuring 3 monoculars ranging in price from $1,899 to $2,599. The Axions are the smallest and lightest full functioning thermal monculars with base optical magnification to ever hit the market. The Key XM30 has a 2.5x base magnification and retails for $1,899 and it is a great entry level monocular for someone looking for a handheld thermal that doesn’t break the bank. Listen as Hans and Jason give the...2019-04-2544 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 50 - Sightmar Wraith and Photon RT ComparisonA question we’ve been getting repeatedly is, “how does the Sightmark Wraith HD compare to the Sightmark Photon RT?” That’s a great question so this week on the podcast Hans and Jason decided to tackle the issue with a side by side, head to head comparison of both scopes. The Photons have been the most reliable, affordable and popular digital night vision scopes on the market for 5 years and now their largest competition comes from within…..the Sightmark Wraith HD. Hans and Jason offer up their opinions on both optics and tell which scope they see as the better...2019-04-1839 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 46 - Convergent Bullet HP Tips, Halo and Wraith UpdatesThis week on The Late Night Vision Show, Hans offers up some quick tips on calling hogs with the Convergent Bullet HP electronic caller after having a huge success calling hogs over the last several nights. He offers the tricks and tips he’s learned from the mistakes and success he’s had. They guys have been so impressed with the capabilities and quality of the Convergent caller that Outdoor Legacy is now an authorized dealer. If you're in the market for an electronic caller, check out the Convergent Bullet HP at outdoorlegacygear.com
Jason and Hans offer up th...2019-03-2139 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 40 - Sightmark Wraith Specs & the Future of Traditional NVOn Episode 40 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason dig into the specs and details of the soon to be released Sightmark Wraith HD 4-32x50 digital night vision rifle scope. The Wraith will retail for $499 and features a full HD color daytime mode, as well as a black and white HD night time mode. If you’re interested in hearing everything we currently know about the Wraith, tune into this episode. If you’re interested in pre-ordering a Sightmark Wraith HD, call Jason at Outdoor Legacy at (877)350-1818.
In the second half of the show...2019-02-0736 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 39 - Recap - SHOT Show 2019Episode 39 is The Late Night Vision Show recap of Hans and Jason’s week at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The good news is they both made it back to Texas with enough money left in their wallets to buy more thermal and night hunting gear. It’s a good thing the SHOT Show doesn’t allow companies to sell their products at the show because if they did, Hans and Jason would probably both be broke. This week the guys recap all the night vision and thermal booths they visited and they hit the highlights and low po...2019-01-3145 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 34 - Questions You Don't Ask Hog HuntersSometimes there are questions you just shouldn’t ask. Maybe you won’t like the answer, maybe there is no easy answer or maybe by asking the question your inviting the person stretch the truth. Whatever the reason, Hans and Jason came up with “Questions You Should Never Ask a Hog Hunter”. In this light hearted episode the guys poke fun at some common questions they often hear and they even admit they too are guilty of these same questions from time to time.
Tune in and listen in and laugh a little as Hans and Jason wrap up 2...2018-12-2733 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 33 - Breaking News: Pulsar Thermion Thermal Rifle Scope AnnouncedThis week Hans and Jason talk about the newly announced Pulsar Thermion thermal rifle scopes. Pulsar just released a very small sneak peak of these scopes that will be coming out in 2019. On this episode we discuss what we know about the Thermion, what we don’t know and our first impressions.
Pulsar will be releasing all the details of the Thermion at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas Jan. 22-25 2019. Jason and Hans will be there representing The Late Night Vision Show and Outdoor Legacy. Stay tuned for updates, this podcast is THE source for all the news in th...2018-12-2045 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 32 - Do QD Mounts Reallly WorkEpisode 32 of "The Late Night Vision Show", Jason (outdoorlegacygear.com) and Hans (HansETX YouTube Channel) talk about Quick Release/Detach Night Vision Rifle mounts. Do they work? Will they return the scope back to zero? How difficult is it to remove and reattach your night vision optic in the heat of the moment? Jason and Hans address these common questions and more... Also, Jason breaks some news about a popular model of the Pulsar Thermal Scopes. Be sure to subscribe to "The Late Night Vision Show" for weekly episodes of the first Podcast for night vision hunters!
Find Night Vision...2018-12-1340 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 27 - Best Handheld Night Vision Under $1KIn Episode 27 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason discuss their opinions on the best handheld night vision and thermal optic under $1,000. Many night hunters use traditional or digital night vision and they are looking to add an affordable handheld night vision or thermal optic to their hunting gear but with so many options, they don’t know where to start. Hans and Jason reduced the list down to the 5 most popular handheld optics under $1,000. The contenders in this race are the Pulsar Digiforce 860VS, ATN Bino-X, Sightmark Signal 320 RT, Leupold LTO Tracker and the FLIR Scout TK. Li...2018-11-0833 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 25 - Pulsar Trail XQ50 vs FLIR PTS536 - Head to Head ComparisonIt’s Thursday and that means another episode of The Late Night Vision Show podcast! On Episode 25 Hans and Jason do another head to head thermal scope comparison shoot out. This time around it’s the Pulsar Trail XQ50 and the FLIR ThermoSight Pro PTS536. There are a lot of questions concerning these two scopes because they are the same price. How similar or different are they? Which does Hans and Jason think is the best? Tune in to find out!
Still have questions about either of these scopes or another night vision or thermal optic? Call Jason at Outdoor Lega...2018-10-2540 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 22 - Does Hog Hunting Scare Off Deer?Many states, especially in the South have large hog and deer populations. Every Fall on deer leases and managed clubs many night time hog hunters are asked to stop hunting hogs so that they don’t scare off the deer. On this week’s episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason debate the question of whether night time hog hunting scares off deer and if hog hunters should hang up the NV scopes until deer season is over.
If you have thoughts on this subject (or another topic), Hans and Jason would love to hear from you! Plea...2018-10-0438 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 18 - Pulsar Helion XQ28 Thermal Monocular ReviewThis week Jason and Hans give a full review of the new Pulsar Helion XQ28 handheld thermal monocular. Jason gives a brief overview of all the Pulsar thermal monoculars and then Jason and Hans offer up their 2 cents on the real-world usability and value of this monocular after both having used it extensively in the field.
The Helion XQ28 was released during the summer of 2018 and has a 384x288, 17 micron thermal core, 2.3x optical magnification, OLED display, internal video recording with audio, a removable/rechargeable battery pack, Wi-Fi streaming to a smartphone app, focusable objective lens and 8 color pallets. The...2018-09-0640 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 5 - Hans and Jason's Hunting Trip - NTX Crop Protection InterviewHans and Jason share stories from their recent hog hunt. Jason brought along his Pulsar Trail XP50 LRF demo scope to test and the guys discuss more about Hans' baiting methods. Rob from North Texas Crop Protection stops by for a visit and talks about the new Boar Collect liquid hog attractant dispenser that they've recently brought to the US from Norway.2018-06-0733 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 3 - Current State of the Industry May 2018Hans and Jason discuss the current state of the NV and thermal industry. Jason offers up his inside knowledge of the current production status of the Sightmark Photon RT, the FLIR ThermoSight Pro PTS536, the Pulsar Trail LRF and the Pulsar Accolades. Jason and Hans also discuss how the current thermal craze came about and what they expect for the industry in the coming months.2018-05-2437 minThe Late Night Vision ShowEp. 1 - Introductions and Review of FLIR PTS736 Thermal ScopeIn this introductory episode, your hosts Jason Robertson, owner of Outdoor Legacy Gear and Hans, better known as HansETX on YouTube, explain what The Late Night Vision Show is all about. They tell how and why they got into night hunting and why they are so passionate about it. Both Jason and Hans are avid Texas hog and predator hunters who will entertain you with their down home Southern personalities and they will also help educate you and answer your questions concerning all things night vision and thermal imaging. They will be doing thermal and night vision scope and accessory...2018-05-1049 min