Find The Best BANG For Your Buck In A Thermal! Hand Held AND Weapon Mounted

Published on November 1, 2022
Duration: 7:51

This video reviews two thermal optics from Bearing Optics: the Phantom 640 handheld monocular and the Super Yoder weapon-mounted sight. It highlights their features, ease of use, and value for nighttime operations in hunting and tactical scenarios. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of having both a handheld unit for scanning and a weapon-mounted unit for engagement, along with practical advice on battery management and focusing.

Quick Summary

Bearing Optics offers excellent value in thermal optics, with the Phantom 640 handheld monocular and Super Yoder weapon-mounted sight being top choices. The Phantom 640 features 640 resolution and user-friendly controls, while the Super Yoder is robust, recoil-rated, and offers extended battery options.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Night Vision
  2. 00:16Sponsor: 1776 Insurance
  3. 00:32Introducing Jeff Gonzalez & Tom Austin
  4. 00:44Top Selling Thermals at Night Goggles
  5. 01:07Bearing Optics Phantom 640 Handheld Thermal
  6. 01:39Phantom 640 Lens Options & Features
  7. 02:03Benefits of Handheld Thermal Use
  8. 02:24Phantom 640 User Friendliness
  9. 02:51Cycling Thermal Features
  10. 03:24Phantom 640 Button Layout
  11. 03:40Introducing Bearing Optics Super Yoder
  12. 04:04Super Yoder Recoil Rating & Power
  13. 04:14External Battery Option for Super Yoder
  14. 04:25Battery Management Challenges
  15. 04:51Practicing Battery Changes in the Dark
  16. 05:25Focusing Thermal Optics
  17. 06:01Super Yoder QD Mount
  18. 06:24Value of Bearing Optics Thermals
  19. 06:52Where to Learn More
  20. 07:19Conclusion: Thermals are the Future

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Bearing Optics Phantom 640 thermal monocular?

The Phantom 640 offers 640 resolution, a 35mm lens (with a 25mm option available), internal DVR for recording, and a user-friendly interface with three main buttons for color palettes, zoom, and recording. It also features a threaded mount for tripod use.

How does the Bearing Optics Super Yoder thermal sight handle recoil and power?

The Super Yoder is recoil rated for up to .375 H&H Magnum and runs on two CR123A batteries. It also supports an external remote battery for extended operational life, offering up to 12 hours of use.

What is the recommended focusing technique for thermal optics?

For optimal image clarity with thermal devices, you should first adjust the front focus, then the rear focus, and finally fine-tune with the front focus. This front-back-front sequence ensures the best possible image.

Why is it important to have both a handheld and weapon-mounted thermal optic?

A handheld thermal monocular allows for scanning and target identification without pointing a firearm, preserving situational awareness. A weapon-mounted thermal provides immediate engagement capability when needed, offering a dual-purpose approach to low-light operations.

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