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A Beginner’s Guide to Night Vision and Thermal Optics

Alternative optics such as thermal and night-vision optics, while great tools to extend precious predator hunting hours, don’t operate like your average scope or binocular. Here are a few things to take note of before embarking on your next nighttime hunt.

X-Vision Optics Introduces New Thermal Scope

X-Vision Optics’ Thermal Scope (TS1) utilizes a 400 X 300 uncooled infrared detector that can detect big game well past 2,000 yards.

First Look: X-Vision Thermal Monocular TM1

X-Vision Optics’ Thermal Monocular (TM1) has a 400x300 thermal detector, and a 1.7x-6.8x digital magnification which can detect big game up to 1,900 yards away.

First Look: Browning Buck Mark Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready

Browning introduces the new Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready model to its popular Buck Mark line of handguns.

X-Vision Optics Launches Thermal Impact Scope

X-Vision Optics’ long-range Impact Thermal Scope (TS300) boasts a 640 x 480 thermal sensor that can detect big game well past 3,000 yards.

Bushnell Adds Two New Night Vision Binoculars in Equinox Z Line

Bushnell has introduced two new night vision binoculars in the company's Equinox Z product line. The digital night vision bios are designed to offer top-of-the-line optical clarity, illumination and field of view. Both units will feature digital zoom, image capture and video recording abilities.

How to Use Your Natural Night Vision in Low Light

While we'll probably never be able to see in the dark without the aid of expensive electronics, there are a few ways we can optimize natural night vision for low-light scenarios.

X-Vision Optics Introduces Thermal Reflex Sight—Wide View

X-Vision Optics has released its Thermal Reflex Sight Wide View (TRW1), designed for for tracking, scanning, and close-range shooting within 100 yards.

Field Test: FLIR Scout III 640 Thermal Vision Monocular

Field Editor Brian McCombie takes a closer look at the new FLIR Scout III 640 handheld thermal vision monocular, including the advantages it offers hunters targeting feral hogs.

X-Vision Optics Announces Thermal Reflex Sight

With a detection range up to 1000-yards and a recognition range out to 500, this incredibly compact sight produces clear thermal images on its 1.63-inch AMOLED display.

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