The Holosun Thermal/Red Dot Hybrid | A Revolutionary Optic?

[@RiskyDecisionsHQ]

WW3 is gonna include so much Holosun thermal optic footage 👀

[@HthePro1]

China comes over, realizes everyone is using Chinese optics, *conspiracy seeds planted

[@calvins4084]

Bhahahaha

[@legendsneverdie25]

Not with the killswitches installed on em

[@sillygoose5138]

And the chinese will thank us for doing all their R&D

[@evo3546]

best and truest comment

[@GodGunsAndGolf]

Bro Holo Sun the only sight company out there trynna innovate

[@matthewconnor5483]

I'm all for them pushing the other companies to add more features to their products or come down in price.

[@7gerez]

They’re just the only sight company you can afford. Thermal and night sighting systems are already out there. And much better than this.

[@Jobin909]

Exactly. Despite its origins it’s a great company pushing innovation. As a civilian that trains it’s been more than enough.

[@calvins4084]

Like my queer brother

[@sheepherder911]

​@BasedPatriot-USA that's all companies except for a select few. Not saying I disagree but "assembled in the US" is seen on some American companies products as well.

[@mrbojangles4155]

Fun fact: Garand Thumb is cameraman for CameramanDan’s channel.

[@bass779]

The love triangle anime is already in the works

[@johnmatthews4717]

GT is a corporate shill.

[@Mike_Oxard]

@@johnmatthews4717 you’re a shill for this D

[@grits_taste_good415]

​@@johnmatthews4717very constructive and evident

[@Idaho_Gunworks]

Would be funny, I talked to Dan the other day, maybe ill ask him for confirmation when I see him in a few days lol

[@jeremymcadam7400]

Honestly I wasn't sold on this guy, but the amount of diligence you went through for this video is very respectable. Big ups

[@XXNerdzillaXX]

Don't apologize for long form content. That's what I like to watch. I appreciate the extra details and info. Some of us still have an attention span.

[@diox8tony]

Don't apologize/address the vocal minority in general. Its alienating to the majority, and the new viewers who have no context. (i'm new here, 1st video, and maybe its because all my recommends are long form).

[@P90XGetRipped]

I have to give Holosun props for actually innovating and pushing the envelope

[@Marksman5147]

There’s multiple thermal red dots on the market already they’re just making it the cheapest

[@clappinbasscheekstv9999]

@@Marksman5147 Exactly theyre pushing it to become more affordable for the common person

[@jAsciba]

temu is pushing the envelope

[@Jay_Spesh_Stay_Fresh]

+500 social credits

[@billalumni7760]

In the industry they are known as an emitters creator and innovator that just happens to make red dots on the side. Most other companies get their red dot emitters from holosun.

[@8RedBear5]

I personally enjoyed this longer informative format video. Yeah the LARPING mag dump the trash pile is fun, but this type of video is good as well. Also merc'ing hogs at night with thermal and silencers looks like top 5 fun things to do in the dark.

[@danros6530]

It's definitely the most fun you can have wearing nippleclamps!

[@RyleKittenhouse]

What's the other top four things to do in the dark ? Asking for a friend.

[@ryanmartin5668]

⁠@@RyleKittenhousemercking hawgs in the dark with a flashlight and a gas operated 12 ga. box mag fed shotty from the back of a utv, Compton style?

[@AOYT2077]

​​@@RyleKittenhouse 1. Your sister 2. Your mom 3. Your Grandma 4. Hide and seek

[@bbbbbbb51]

These are the only gun-related kind of videos I enjoy. I love the breakdowns, reviews, & explorations. Gun tube is chalk full of useless shooting/reaction style content. I watch Herrera, but skip his "ADHD" break segments, despite having ADHD, lmao. I love his breakdowns of how it fires and comes together.

[@cptbertz]

This is probably the best thermal comparison video i have seen on youtube.

[@chancecurtiss9885]

Actually brother. I kinda prefer this content from you. We all know your a funny/clownin type guy. So when you go serious on something, it kinda means more dont know how to describe it. I really appreciate this video. Like and commented for more of these videos in-between the shenanigans.

[@vendetta6451]

Yea Micah went into good detail on this video

[@chancecurtiss9885]

@@vendetta6451 definitely. Love the silly vids but this was great.

[@CarlosVixil]

The words you’re looking for are contrast or juxtaposition

[@caseysmith8831]

Charlie is looking jacked is what I learned today, AND a nerd with a thermal can take him out.

[@racealley5297]

I was looking for this comment lol. Who knew Charlie was secretly so damn swole 😮‍💨

[@caseysmith8831]

Pretty impressive really

[@dirty-civilian]

Great comparison dude!

[@micahmayfield]

No you

[@50caliber29]

What has to be remembered is that products evolve & while evolution is good, sometimes we get carried away by incremental improvements. For example not so long ago the resolution of the Holosun was top level & you would pay 8K for that performance. Everyone would rave about that resolution & happily use it thinking they had the best tech available. It worked just fine & it was "the best". So nothing changed, the resolution is still just as usable now as it was back then & not that long ago. 1.6k for the Holosun is crazy & it's performance/resolution was seen as perfectly usable. Yes evolution is great & if you can afford 7K then absolutely go for it but don't let anyone tell you products like the Holosun are not worth using because some fancy latest tech has better resolution etc. It does the job well, so it's perfectly acceptable.

[@jeremymcadam7400]

100% I have a Burris with 400×300 and it is absolutely lethal. It's almost frightening how powerful a tool a thermal is in real life

[@DigitalNeb]

I'm that budget rifleman you were describing, and I found this information really helpful. Thanks man.

[@vexelite77]

Boblov brand makes a night vision camera that’s small, light, affordable, and mountable on a helmet. It’s a small black square looking thing and I use it to shoot. The latency is negligible(but noticeable) but it has zoom and works really really well with an ir light out to 140~ yards. If you want to start shooting in the dark it’s great for that. The field of view is about 40 degrees, so look through a toilet paper tube to get a feel for that

[@carpwhisperer1216]

​@vexelite77 what's the model by chance?

[@vexelite77]

The batter life is really bad, like 2 hours but you can buy extra rechargeable batteries. I love the thing for the price. But you can also put 2600 on a credit card and just buy a nocturn card industries katana. But if that’s not what you’re looking to spend, I can help you find cheaper options.

[@carpwhisperer1216]

@vexelite77 i was just curious. Night vision isn't even on my immediate list of buys. Currently saving up to buy some body armor for my plate carrier. NVDs are way out

[@chuckles6102]

While this may have been a difficult video for you this is by far my favorite video you have done!! Keep them coming!

[@LTLC]

The composition on this video is very much a vibe. Probably my favorite aesthetic design choice of all your videos so far.

[@austing.6483]

Let’s go Micah, THE gun channel for the average man. You’re the shit

[@mikeydudek2885]

The average man with unaverage amounts of money.

[@sturdybutter]

Yeah… I’ve totally got this “average” amount of equipment.

[@ronlowe6965]

Good for sure I definitely don't mind a longer video when it's informative and detailed like this

[@Chamberlain1777]

That was honestly a solid review man. Thank you, I’ve been interested in that optic and do a bit of night hunting myself.

[@nitronization1]

Man that thermal/night vision red dot sight hybrid theory sure is a sight to behold.

[@kmbaker10]

Appreciate you getting a good comparison out there! Looks like for now the clip on thermal options are worth saving up for if not wanting a dedicated thermal setup, hopefully the red dot thermals keep improving

[@HerroYuy246]

Thank you for the awesome video Micah!! Really nice to see how much difference there is and what else works.

[@politenessman3901]

I have the money to go high end, but the Holosun brings versatility, size and cost advantages that I can't beat for my use case. I've ordered the DRS-TH.

[@tangomantactical]

Looks as if this will be my entry into thermal. I have Holosun, EoTech, Trijicon and Vortex optics. Holosun has never been a problem. I'm more a builder and Cerakoter than a pure shooter, but I have to have this. Good video Micah!!!

[@allencarabajal8989]

This may be one of the best review videos I’ve ever watched…. On any product. Great work man!

[@caseysmith8831]

Lots of knowledge here! I hope you get the credit you deserve for putting in the time for this informative video.

[@BIGJOESXR]

This is the most fair assessment of this optic so far. I think you did the right thing by taking time to acclimate to thermal shooting before making judgements. I've been in thermal for over 10yrs now. I agree this is the bridge between day and night shooting. I think the NV model will probably fade away though.

[@calebduke6878]

Really appreciate the time this is the best video ive seen on the optic so far

[@whombatwhacker9922]

your video quality is phenomenal and you strike a good balance of in depth and entertaining.

[@turbowizard8325]

Happy to see these longer-form videos Micah!

[@Hawtload]

a red dot that can do night vision for a cool G? hell yeah

[@MotorBoating1413]

The man the myth the awww hell great job Micah. Appreciate you putting in some work to do this review

[@tburrows357]

Good to hear this review. And being that you obviously had this on the range for zero and practice. Plus travelling and hunting gives me a lot more confidence in the quality of the optic and that it can definitely handle the moderate abuse hunting will put on any optic

[@rodiculous9464]

Idk if i will be dropping coin on it but i love that we are almost at the point where you can affordably stick a thermal on your meme guns for kicks

[@Maatdrummer1]

Thank you for this video. Among us 60s kids, I was the first to go tech. And I am good at figuring stuff out. But the Holosun has mystified me for 3 days. Your video helps bunches.

[@TonkaFire2019]

Opticsplanet, the company that never delivers!

[@truelow]

Great info in this, Micah. Thoroughly appreciate the efforts and I think it was worth your time

[@jacobivy2854]

I just like the idea of being able to do home defense in pitch black. This is so so so much cheaper than setting up NVGs for that purpose.

[@Tehfarles]

Great review Micah! You answered just about every question I had about that optic, thank you!

[@AGMusa]

Would love for you to take the StingIR+LPVO setup on several hog hunts in various levels of light. Maybe Crispy11B would host you for an AGM hunt.

[@Crispy11b]

Come on Mikah let’s do it bro

[@mattg9971]

Hey...ahh...guys my Sting IR is in the mail. What is that flip to side mount?! Need!!

[@SpecOpsGear]

Agm ts25-384 is a way better sensor than the holosun at a similar price.

[@praharin]

@@mattg9971they’re on the AGM site

[@geraldcerdan3225]

Thank you for this comparison with other thermals! I just purchased the Holosun thermal based on this video. I had extra 10% off so brought it down a little.😊

[@BrimforBreakfast]

Where'd you get that code

[@davidgatsby3775]

Getting close to 200k subs, hope video puts you over that mark!

[@BrassAngels]

Appreciate the in depth on thermals! Been itching for a beginner style platform that wasn't a dedicated rig. Cheers brother! Keep on with the style of content you are producing!

[@cwhite7581]

Mad respect for the effort that went into this. I was a hater of this optic before but at least it seems to have a nice application in the hunting sphere. tbh, this kind of content, no matter how difficult, is great way to separate yourself from all the other gun channels that exist. Keep it up!

[@antoineruffin3988]

Good review. You are the only person that shows footage of what you can see a distance. Great job

[@JohnToland-jh5if]

but can it play doom

[@martinpal2391]

😂

[@battletank21]

Hey Micah, my DRSTH finally showed up after 8 months lmao. And I think you glossed over a NEAT feature you can pull off with the DRS. So when when using NODs in outline mode you can flip the front cover down, and decrease the projector brightness down to 1 or 2. Doing so gives you a Budget weapon mounted ECOTI. So, you can roll up on a field or clearing with your NODs and just pull your rifle up to scan for signatures. It works SO DAMN WELL. for the price if you cant afford a dedicated thermal setup its a huge win. Plus, for regular use a magnifier is HIGHLY reccomended. Like almost an essential piece of the puzzle.

[@jaredandrews379]

Looks like a handy unit!

[@TheGosslings]

The jester holds court. Just found this channel. Super excited for Micah's content. This was great.

[@mattfleming86]

Hey Micah, if you are on their good side for gen 2 they need a "wide scan" mode. Maybe .6-.7x. That would help the optic get a LOT more out of the little viewing window and sensor resolution for detection. Go to scan-1x-4x instead of 1-3-5. I'd PREFER that over the recording abilities. It would also probably help to get on top of the hot part if you were at short ranges with running targets.

[@tenchraven]

When you're using this kind of battery density, recording doesn't draw that much more power and 32GB of flash is the size and thickness of your pinky nail without the rest of your finger. Sure, there is some software, but that's real light. :P I like where you're going, but giving up recording, you're saving like ten bucks to the manufacturer and gaining maybe a percent of battery life.

[@FormulaZR]

One pro of the AGM is being able to quickly use it on multiple rifles. Thank you for such a great vid on these. I was really glad to see the detection range of the Horosun was far better than had been rumored.

[@andrewmontion4924]

Where camera man Dan shooting channel?

[@CaranthirAtillas]

Hey Micah, first of your videos I watched, glad I did. Not a gun owner, not a hunter, just someone interested in the gun tube. Enjoyed watching, thanks for the informative video.

[@joe_anabolic]

In the first clips was the dot loose?

[@micahmayfield]

Nah the slo mo just made it look loose. I saw that clip and actually checked it after

[@joe_anabolic]

@@micahmayfield gotcha, definitely looked weird. btw love the stuff yall put out

[@LieuDucPhong]

Yeah, man 4ra’s explanations are so clear. even newbies can start easily now.

[@woahdude3853]

Clip on thermal seems like a good sweet spot. Dont know many good clip ons though

[@XPsychowaffleX]

Good ones aren't cheap. And cheap ones aren't good

[@codygaddis1688]

Just wanted to say I watched the whole video and I agree the affordability is amazing and that optic is most likely going to be my next

[@mrkeogh]

Charlie being targeted on V.A.T.S.

[@bakamotorworks505]

Micah, awesome video! Your overview was much more informative than some others I have watched. Thanks for what you do, brother!

[@lt4753]

Holosun is a GREAT company! Cant say enough good about them and their products!

[@monster61164]

I have an AGM sting 640, and paid $3500 for it. Not only is it a clip on, it can be mounted on a helmet and can be use with a PVS 14 and a ir laser which gives you more capabilities.Another reason this is a good setup is because you can’t look through glass with a thermal but with nightvision you can, so with both you can have more advantages. Pick up and I D a heat signature use the ir laser for rapid shot by using the night vision. For me this works very well. Another good thing about this thermal is you can carry it in your pocket and use it for security purposes to find and ID heat signatures day and night. Removing the AGM Sting from my weapon won’t effect my zero of my weapon. I also don’t have to depend on a battery during the day because I’m not always using the thermal or a battery operated sight. I don’t know about the other two but another reason I went with the AGM sting is I can use rechargeable external batteries. This way I have enough power to run my thermal for a lot longer time and cheaper then using cr123 batteries only.

[@Darth-Nihilus1]

😂 Micah I would probably break any of these optics because I am a tool

[@jimmierogers9375]

Very informative video, the actual footage looking through the optics is very useful.

[@Knuck3ls1]

$1,600 for those like me wondering who's bank he's talking about before watching it all

[@Darth-Nihilus1]

That’s not a bad price since there is a lot of optics that cost far more 😅 my luck I would break it if I got one and the warranty probably wouldn’t cover it

[@micahmayfield]

I’m gunna argue if you’re shopping for a thermal, this is the “affordable” option. It’s cheaper than some high end LPVOs even

[@tophan6931]

My ol lady be mad a bit about 1600 she'd divorce me over 7k. That's the bank he's referring to

[@matthewconnor5483]

Compared to a $6000+ thermal it's "affordable".

[@shoottothrillphotoWI]

@@micahmayfield The false dichotomy argument with high end LPVOs is hilariously noteworthy. Clickbait cut-lines are clickbait cut-lines. Enjoy your 15 minutes.

[@WilsonRawlins]

Excellent tutorial on the Holosun and a great breakdown on the thermals. Just wish you had shown us some images from the Holosun NV for reference.

[@wigger99457]

23:30 Charlie is hilarious even from 50 yards away and dead silent

[@frankiebuckley328]

This is my first vid I’ve watched from you after watching gthumb forever and that intro absolutely sold me on your channel lol

[@deadweight_]

I bought this optic and all it did was try to steal state secrets 😥

[@collinjohnson8716]

Just started looking into thermals for my rifle. Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@mrshort2379]

FYI it has been recently discovered that (Holosun) is directly associated and responsible for (supporting and funding) the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army ( PLA). however what optic company ain't coming out of China and supporting a foreign military

[@Covshooter556]

This is old news bud.

[@whodatsaddle]

Yeah, no shit Literally every single Chinese company is in direct support of the PLA/CCP

[@adfdasdfadfadsfareae]

Nothing leaves China without the party's approval. Every Chinese product supports the CCP.

[@P90XGetRipped]

I dont like that aspect of Holosun, but it's not a dealbreaker for me. China is a paper tiger in terms of military power because they have absolutely no modern military combat experience.

[@roadrunner681]

So does your cell phone... duh

[@ETEskaterETE]

easiest sub of my life... fantastic content and quality. cant wait to binge this channel

[@maddantt7757]

Meanwhile, you just got shot in the face while you were scrolling through the menu of your cool, new optic :)

[@JamesSmullins]

Right, because nobody sets up their optics beforehand and wait until they're under fire. 🙃

[@hardymon]

I enjoyed this format. Great info! Thanks for the work!

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa]

Holosun is killing it. I don't care what anyone says, until American companies are willing to innovate and put out products at a reasonable price I will continue to spend my money with the ccp

[@adamjones8218]

American companies don't have to put out affordable options because uncle sugar uses our tax dollars, then forces the companies to only sell to MIL/LE for the good stuff. It's a decent affordable option bringing it closer for many people to purchase. Yes it's still expensive for many but not 4-15K expensive like clip on thermal units.

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa]

@@adamjones8218 very true

[@VeritasVincit1776]

Long form vid doesn't bother me. Loved the analysis! Keep up the good work.

[@RobertBeckk]

Why am I watching this?

[@BG.........]

Because.. We to poor.. We window shop. 😅

[@NLH350Powered]

It's Micah bro!

[@LiễuNgọcThư]

Bro, i think 4ra’s new ads show their commitment to quality. love seeing their dedication.

[@liltimmy_42]

can you buy me a primary arms 3x micro prism please for my birthday

[@jaredking3361]

Thank you for putting in the work on this one!

[@joefeola7770]

I'm hoping the day comes where a KZbinr takes a stand and Stops supporting the P.L.A. CHINA 🇨🇳

[@rustyking2728]

China 🇨🇳 numba #1.

[@HthePro1]

It is very sad that every month these guys give CHINA $$$ for whatever gadget comes out. It's actual insanity to me but that's what Hell is all about. America the Free

[@thewonarmedbandit5615]

*sent from @joefeola7770 's iphone*

[@Mykaelous]

China isnt spying as hard on you than good ole uncle Sam.

[@charlesadams7862]

..... where your phone made? Arnt you supporting the PLA as much as anyone else?

[@mikef5694]

The 640 StingIR can be had new for under $3200 if you know where to look. I have mine paired with my *Micah voice* Primary Arms *Micah voice* SLX 1X Microprism and it’s a fantastic short to mid range setup. I also have my StingIR in the flip mount and I couldn’t recommend it enough.

[@jaredchalker7914]

I own 4 holosun products. 2 of them broke the first time I tried to use them. Holosun blows

[@Mykaelous]

I own 8 with 22k in ammo through them. Zero failures so far. Did you get a pre 403 optic?

[@jaredchalker7914]

​​@@Mykaelous Nah it was a 3x magnifier and a 507c reddot. The internal coating chipped off and created HUGE black spots in magnifier and the red dot lost zero every time it was bumped. Shooting it jumped the reticle like 6-7inches off center at like 7 yards. Maybe they're lemons? Idk but they were replaced for free so we'll see how they hold up. The HS510 red dots I have have been great.

[@priestofmegatallica]

I'll give it to you that their magnifier is a piece of crap. Buy I've had zero issues out of their red dots and their warranty is solid.

[@jaredchalker7914]

​@@priestofmegatallica they replaced both for me and the new 507c has been great so far. Have yet to use the magnifier but we'll see how it goes😊

[@jaredchalker7914]

​@@priestofmegatallicamy items were even painted with a few coats and they warrantied them no questions asked. Which was awesome

[@ronsgarage2057]

We're here for the whole video bud! No skipping a work of art!

[@FuzzyT910]

Just to let u know, i watched the whole video, a wraith 4k mini on sale is more my budget but i thoroughly appreciate the time u put in the vid and know i wasnt going to purchase either at this time. I lIKE GT videos but yours are more my speed. Keep it up, country boys here in NC relate.

[@300howto]

Great Video. Thank you. I wanted to touch on the NV optic. The use I see with that is for a truck gun. If something happens during the day, I can use the red dot. If something happens at night, I can use NV. It would mean I can have access to both in a smaller platform that would take up less space. It would basically get me from my vehicle to my house where I can get my "real gear".

[@TheAuMiner]

appreciate all the effort in this video

[@johnbrown8398]

Someday I'll be picking up a thermal monocular for sure. I go night hunting very regularly and had my mind on that for awhile.

[@johnswindowcleaning]

Loved the video. Learned just what I needed. Thank you

[@dallasweber7692]

Outstanding Coverage. Keep It Coming. The H Thermal Is Incredible. The Surefire’s Cans Are Sweet. The For Cans I Use Banish Or CGS. No Welds On Inside Or Outside Of Can. The Process Is Different. However To Each Their Own.

[@matthewlewis-zw3tf]

Thank you Micah. I want a Thermal, but don't want to spend much. This helped me.

[@boywonderrr71]

Charlie is taking same juice Flannel Daddy is. Both looking fing great! Keep it on

[@la009895]

That sidewinder seems like the goat of the video

[@micahmayfield]

I legit did not expect it to become a main piece of kit

[@DB-yj3qc]

Micah, thanks for your review. It is good to hear from someone who hasn't been exposed to many high end products in thermals too. I've got 2 myself and have used several high end ones that definitely top the 7 k one. That was in a different time of my life though and not personally paid for. One of USA top mfg sold their chips to a upcoming company a few years ago then produced a better product. That forced them to up their game and to actually buyout that company too.

[@CFHY813]

Thanks for all the good info on the scope... hog hunter myself of 2 years here... and I will back up pretty much everything you said. ID on such low res optics really comes down to experience at longer ranges you learn how the animals move and their height relative to other objects ect ect.

[@bigmad5653]

Suppressing the rib was genius... I felt that in my soul.

[@HayabusaSniper1]

Honestly I have to give props to holosun and PSA as well,they are making very great steps in the market to put out a pretty quality product at a rate that is affordable to a lot, that thermal is a pretty solid deal

[@timwilliam8045]

Studio? Looks like the garage with lights off, guns hanging on the rollup which is slightly up letting sunlight in the bottom. 👍

[@seanm4152]

Loved the longer format informative video on this. Putting in the work showing you got that dawg in you! Well done.

[@BachVan-lc3]

When Finch talks, bettors listen. His promos on 4RA make so much sense!

[@bestjobieverhad9584]

This guy gets all the good gear sent to him

[@4realhombre]

I'm POOR and this has my interest me. Your review was very informative and thorough. Love your videos!