On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, our “Best of 2026” series continues with the Best Thermal Scopes Under $2,000. With more than 10 contenders in this highly competitive category, hunters have plenty of great options to choose from. Hans and Jason compare image quality, magnification, features, design and overall value to determine which scopes earn their top picks for 2026.

On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, our “Best of 2026” series continues with The Best Budget Thermal Scopes Under $1,500. With 9 contenders in the running, there are more capable and affordable thermal scopes in this price range than ever before. Hans and Jason compareimage quality, magnification, features, design and overall value for the dollar before revealing which models earn our top picks for 2026. If you’re looking to get into thermal hunting without breaking the bank, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans are reviewing the new RIX Storm V2 S6R LRF thermal rifle scope. This very compact 640-resolution scope gets several upgrades for the V2 model, including a new and improved LRF, a larger and higher resolution display, improved thermal sensor and several other updates. We discuss the image quality, new features, design and performance, as well as how these changes improve on the original Storm S6R. If you’re looking for a compact 640 thermal scope loaded with features, you’ll want to hear what
we have to say about the new Storm V2 S6R LRF.