Ep. 405 - What we learned from SHOT Show!

On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, we’re covering 3 mistakes not to make with your thermal optic. From simple mistakes that can cause frustration, to errors that can permanently damage your unit and void your manufacturer’s warranty. We talk about these common missteps for you to avoid so your optic stays running strong for years to come. 

Tonight on the podcast Hans and Jason are reviewing the AGM Rattler V3 35-384 LRF thermal rifle scope. This optic brings an amazing amount of value and features to the market at a price hunters can appreciate. Featuring a 384 resolution, 2.5x base magnification and a laser rangefinder built into the lens and a ballistic calculator, the Rattler V3 LRF model beings real upgrades over previous models. We break down image quality, hog and predator hunting performance, and whether the 35-384 LRF is the right fit for your hunting needs.

On Ep. 411 of The Late Night Vision Show, we review the Nocpix Vista S50R 1280 ultra high-resolution thermal monocular. This is the first ever 1280 handheld thermal on the market. With a 2x base magnification, LRF built into the lens, an incredible image clarity and a surprisingly aggressive price point, this unit is shaking up the thermal monocular market. Hans and Jason break down real world use, ID range, image quality and whether the Vista S50R lives up to the hype.

Tonight on The Late Night Vision Show we’re reviewing the AGM Rattler V3 25-384 thermal rifle scope. This is a compact and affordable option built for hog and predator hunters. With a 384 resolution sensor, 2.5x base magnification, larger higher resolution display screen, and improved thermal sensor, the new Rattle V3 brings several updates over the previous Rattler V2 models. We discuss image quality, real world hunting performance, and whether the V3 25-384 is the right thermal for your needs.

On Ep 409 of the podcast Hans and Jason discuss predator hunting tournaments and the push in several states over the last decade that has successfully led to these contests being outlawed. While this isn’t a trend we think will spread to all states immediately, it is something we as night hunters need to be aware of and pay close attention to. Rights that aren’t defended can be slowly lost. Tune in for this discussion and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below. 

Tonight on The Late Night Vision Show we review the AGM Rattler V3 35-640 LRF thermal rifle scope. This scope features a 2.5x base magnification, a 640 resolution sensor and a LRF built directly into the lens. With an onboard ballistic calculator and an American Defense Manufacturing QD mount included, the V3 brings serious capability to predator and hog hunters. We break down image quality, real world performance and ID range and discuss whether this new Rattler upgrade is a scope you should consider.

The Late Night Vision Show is back again this week with a full field review of the InfiRay Outdoor Hybrid Compact HC50R, the first ever thermal rifle scope with a 640 resolution 10 micron thermal sensor! We explore what 10 microns really does for image clarity and detail and how the HC50R performs in real world hunting scenarios.  If you’re curious about the performance of this scope, be sure to watch this review.

In episode #406 of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans take a close look at the Nocpix Lumi H35R, the new for 2026 thermal handheld monocular from Nocpxi with a built in LRF. We cover its thermal performance, image quality, ID ranges and real world thoughts from our in the field use. We also compare it to it's little brother, the Nocpix Lumi H35 with no LRF. If you’re curious how the Lumi H35R holds up as an all around thermal monocular with the added range finder, this is the review you’ll want to hear. This is definitely one of THE best bangs for the buck in the thermal handheld market.

In episode 405 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason share their Post-SHOT Show breakdown, what optics were released, what stood out, and what trends we’re seeing in the thermal and night vision world for 2026. We reflect on everything we saw and heard on the floor and we even throw out a couple big changes we wish would happen future SHOT Shows. Spoiler alert: these changes will likely never happen! If you missed our SHOT Show coverage, this episode wraps it all up. 

n this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason take an in depth look at the Nocpix RICO2 S75R LRF; one of the first 3× 1280 thermal rifle scopes to hit the market. With a high‑resolution 1280 sensor, 75 mm objective and built‑in laser rangefinder with a ballistic calculator, this scope delivers outstanding clarity and long range capability without sacrificing versatility. We break down how it performs in the field, how it compares to the Nocpix Ace S60R and discuss why long range shooters should definitely have this one on their radar. Tune in to hear our real world take on one of the hottest thermal scopes of the year!