Thermal Vision

We are proud to support Brendon and the Team at the Long Paddle as they attempt to circumnavigate mainland Britain on a Stand-Up Paddle Board - an Official World Record!

"Safety for the night paddles is a tricky prospect but a huge thank you to Optics Warehouse for loaning us two HIK Micro 35mm Thermal Monoculars to assist the crew in keeping taps on Brendon as he paddles at night." (The Long Paddle)

THE LONG PADDLE 2021 MISSION

• Be the first human to SUP paddle the coast of mainland Britain

• Set a world record in under 90 days

• Raise water safety awareness as we travel around

Are you looking to purchase a Thermal Monocular or Rifle Scope yet have little understanding of what it all means?

Well, we've debunked the Thermal jargon making it easier for you to make a decision on what Thermal Optic best suits your needs.

Everyone has their own method of how to Zero their Thermal Weapon Scope because let's face it, it’s not the easiest of tasks.

So, I am going to share a few tried and tested methods that I think works best.

Ade from Optics Warehouse has seen Thermal technology become more advanced and affordable over time. Below, Ade briefly explains why Thermal technology is a must-have for any Shooter.

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Over the last few years, we have seen Thermal technology vastly improve and dramatically drop in price.

With units now starting at under £500, like the HIK Micro 6mm Smart Thermal Monocular, Thermal technology is now available and affordable for all Shooters.

There really has not been a better time to buy from brands such as HIK Micro, Pulsar, ATN, and so on.

Of course, like anything, the performance and capability go hand-in-hand with the price, and even today as good a value as they

Since Thermal imaging has become more and more popular over the past decade, so has the requirement for it for the modern Deer Stalker.

When I first began Deer Stalking 7 years ago, the idea of taking a Thermal Imaging Monocular would not even have crossed my mind as I saw it purely for a tool to be used for night time vermin control. Nowadays I won't leave the house for a Stalk without one. I consider it to be as useful as my Binoculars.

A very common question I receive from customers is “Is it better to have a Thermal Spotter and a Thermal Scope OR a Thermal Spotter and a Night Vision Scope?’' 

In order for this to be answered, there are a few questions that I tend to ask the customer back.

Ever since the Pulsar Thermion range has been out there has always been debate as to which is going to sell the best within the market, hence the introduction of various new sensor sizes that we have never seen before, and the large range of options available throughout.

An Honest Review: HIK Vision Vulkan 15mm 35mK Smart Thermal Monocular (by Digby Taylor)

[All words and imagery are copyrighted to Digby Taylor of Guns On Pegs: https://shoothub.gunsonpegs.com/]

Being what some might call a traditionalist, and certainly a ‘hobbyist’ when it comes to stalking, the idea of utilising a Thermal Spotter for a weekend’s Stalking in the Highlands had never really crossed my mind. With the usual price of a half-decent bit of kit being north of £1,500, I didn’t have many plans to change that.

With my other hat on however as the Shoot Account Manager at GunsOnPegs - dealing mainly with estate owners and keepers - when offered the opportunity to review the