This article is the second of two on thermal optics. In part one I discussed night vision, how I decided to invest in thermal optics, and profiled the iRay MH25 thermal scanner. In this article, I cover the Bering Optics Super Hogster thermal riflescope.
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Farther into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics – Bering Optics Super Hogster
BY Steve Gaspar Published: November 1, 2021 { 3 comments }Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics
BY Steve Gaspar Published: October 4, 2021 { 8 comments }The first of a two part series, this article covers the scanning portion of thermal night hunting with a review of the IrayUSA Mini MH25 thermal scanner.
Tied Down- The How, What, and Why of dummy-cording
BY Danielle Vermeulen Published: June 27, 2021 { 6 comments }Have you ever heard the deafening thud of $13 000 hitting the cold, hard earth? I have…
Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
BY Ivan Loomis Published: June 20, 2021 { 0 comments }When it comes to getting into Night Vision, most everything is expensive and you need quite a bit to just get into the game. Streamlight has a great offering that gets you in at a decent price while giving you a lot of capability. I’m talking about the VIR II Weapon Light.
Alabama: Hunters Can Now Take Coyotes, Hogs At Night
BY News Wire Published: May 3, 2021 { 4 comments }Alabama Governor Kay Ivey just signed a piece of legislation that will allow hunters to take wild pigs and coyotes at night.
See in the Dark: Hunt Like a Ninja and Shoot Like a Sniper
BY Mark Miller Published: April 5, 2021 { 4 comments }No matter what kind of hunting you do, working more effectively in low light can make your hunt better. The more light you use, the more you need. Know the law, some game regulations prohibit night shooting, but you can still get more hunting day by working in reduced light. Optimizing your biology and selecting appropriate technology can make every hunt better.
SiOnyx Aurora Pro – Improved Poor man’s PVS-14?
BY Clay Martin Published: March 7, 2021 { 5 comments }Last year, we got a chance to review the SiOnyx Aurora Sport. SiOnyx is the famous full-color digital night vision camera company, with tech that from first glance borders on science fiction. This year we got to review the Pro model and here’s what we found.
Night Vision Scope on a Budget? The ATN 4K Pro
BY CitizenHush Published: January 23, 2021 { 16 comments }If you’re Night Vision-curious, the ATN 4K Pro is a legitimate option at a forgiving price point. It’s loaded with features that will certainly give any Night Hunter an edge but it also works to push Digital Night Vision technology forward and continue to innovate.
Pennsylvania to Permit Night Vision for Fur-Bearing Hunters
BY News Wire Published: November 30, 2020 { 0 comments }The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners is formally adopting a change to the law that allows hunters of fur-bearing game to use night vision optics.
Sionyx Aurora Sport – Poor Man’s PVS-14
BY Clay Martin Published: March 22, 2020 { 14 comments }What really prompted this week’s test was not even the $800 dollar original Sionyx Aurora. It was the introduction of a new EVEN CHEAPER ” Sport” model, at an MSRP of $399. At that price point, we pretty much had to grab one to find out for ourselves.









