Being electronic devices, thermal rifle scopes are a little more temperamental than conventional glass optics. Though they operate according to some of the same principles, there are conditions that will affect them disproportionately, and some that are entirely unique to them. For instance, ghost images and other other visual artifacts sometimes manifest on the displays of thermal...

Thermal binoculars are popular among some night hunters, and for a few good reasons. Among these are that binoculars sport a familiar form factor (glass optic binoculars are among the most popular optics out there) and also, thermal binoculars let you use both eyes, helping to prevent discomfort in the dark. This post will cover two excellent options in PULSAR thermal binoculars, the...

DNT Optics, for “Day Night Technologies,” was founded by a team of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in optics and firearms. Part of their mission was to make optics accessible, and that includes thermal optics. One of their most versatile thermal scopes is the HYDRA LRF Multi-Function thermal optic. Here’s what it offers. Powerful Thermal Performance  The...

Both night vision and thermal binoculars can enable you to see in the dark, though they’re not exactly the same, and there is some confusion out there as to the differences. Hopefully this short post will help with that. Night Vision The main difference between night vision and thermal binoculars is in the detection method. Night vision binoculars (and other optics) amplify...

The world of thermal optics, especially for outdoorsmen, is as diverse as that of conventional glass optics. You can get pretty much any footprint of glass optic in a thermal format. They’re pretty expensive, though, which brings up the question; which should you get? Would a thermal scope that you can mount to your rifle serve you better, or would a monocular offer better overall...

Fundamentally, thermal monoculars and binoculars do the same thing. They capture infrared radiation and then display a thermal image. They are primarily used for scouting, scanning and tracking and are widely used by night hunters, though they have other applications in law enforcement and search and rescue as well.  The only real manner in which they differ is in the form...