Thermal Optics

After putting the NOCPIX QUEST H50R thermal binoculars through the paces, I can confidently say: this is one of the most impressive thermal systems I’ve ever used.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s not every day I get to tour a thermal manufacturer’s facility. So when Pulsar invited me to check out their Lithuanian headquarters, which also serves as one of their primary assembly locations, I couldn’t pass it up. Over a week, our group got to see how thermal optics are assembled, tested, and prepared for shipment. [...]

With a traditional optic, you would see the clump of grass but not the coyote. With a thermal optic, that coyote can be seen as plain as day.

Now, InfiRay Outdoor has released the RH25 V2, a significant evolution of its predecessor that improves nearly every aspect of its design while retaining the versatility that made the original so popular.

Editor’s Note: At SHOT Show 2025, NOCPIX introduced a new model to this lineup; the NOCPIX ACE S60R. It has the same features as what you’ll read about and watch below but features a 1280 core and a 2x native magnification. You can read about it here. Introducing two exciting new thermal products from NOCPIX—a [...]

The InfiRay Outdoor RICO RH50 V2 is a solid choice for a thermal riflescope for nighttime predator hunting. It is packed with features you will use, has an industry leading warranty, and is on sale for less than $4,000.

Today, I’m diving into the SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF, a thermal sight that’s not just impressive for its features, but for its lifetime warranty – something unheard of in the thermal industry. From its crisp 640 sensor and built-in laser rangefinder to the seamless integration with SIG’s BDX app, this optic is built for [...]

This single-piece platform elevates your red dot optics, magnifiers, aiming lasers, and clip-on thermal imagers by 0.83 inches, ensuring a more ergonomic and heads-up shooting stance.

Using thermal optics adds a new dimension to hunting. A thermal scope is very different from a traditional rifle scope and night vision scope.