In this latest episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans continue our "Best Of" series with one of the most competitive price categories; thermal scopes Under $3,000. With 15 very strong contenders, this price range is packed with impressive optics, making it one of the hardest lists we've had to narrow down. We highlight a few of our personal favorites that stand out for image quality, features, and overall performance. If you're shopping in this mid-tier market, don’t miss this deep dive into a huge list of great scopes and what we like best.

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans kick off our first "Best Of 2025" show of the year with a look at the Best Thermal Scopes Under $2,000. We call this our "budget" or "entry-level" category, and it’s packed with solid performers that perform well above their price. From a long list of scopes we’ve tested and sell, we narrow it down to a few of our top picks that offer the best balance of
features, image quality, and value. If history repeats itself, this will be one of our most viewed shows of the year; so if you’re just getting into thermal or upgrading on a budget, this episode is for you!

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show we dig into the RIX Leap L6R, a great upgrade to the original and very popular L6. The Leap L6R offers a LRF built into the lens, along with a ballistic calculator and a greatly improved ocular zoom. We test its image clarity, rangefinder function and real‑world usability in real field conditions. Want to know how it holds up to the previous version and if the improvements make it worth the upgrade? Tune in for the breakdown!