Optics

Zoom In On Father’s Day with Nikon 10-22×50 Action Zoom XL Binocular

by AmmoLand May 14, 2012 AmmoLand

Nikon 10-22×50 Action Zoom XL BinocularNikon HuntingMelville, NY –(Ammoland.com)- Don’t let Father’s Day sneak up on you this year. Instead, pick up dad’s present early and take advantage of Nikon’s “Zoom In On Father’s Day” promotion.The offer, which runs from May 13 through June 18, 2012, features a $40 mail-in rebate with the purchase of [...]

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Kowa Genesis 8×33 Binoculars

by AmmoLand May 11, 2012 AmmoLand

Kowa Genesis 8×33 BinocularsKowa USALos Angeles, California – -(Ammoland.com)- Oftentimes, the inability to get a good look at the animal you’re hunting will cause you to pass on a specimen worthy of harvest.Allow Kowa to introduce you to the world of confirmation, where you can see just what caliber of trophy your dealing with before [...]

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Bushnell Introduces The Elite Tactical Designated Marksman Riflescope

by AmmoLand May 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Bushnell Elite Tactical Designated Marksman RiflescopeBushnell Outdoor ProductsOverland Park, KS. –(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in high-performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has introduced four new Bushnell Elite Tactical HDMR and DMR 3.5-21x 50mm Riflescopes.These scopes are part of the Bushnell extended range riflescope (ERS) family designed to [...]

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Acusport Adds American Technologies Network (ATN) To Inventory Offering

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

Addition of ATN Provides AcuSport Retailers with an Expanded Selection of Optics.AcuSportBELLEFONTAINE, OHIO –(Ammoland.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products, provides customized solutions and product offerings that are specifically designed to increase the growth and profitability of independent retail businesses.The addition of ATN to their inventory offering upholds this commitment to [...]

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Crimson Trace Announces Laser Sight for S&W Shield Pistol

by AmmoLand April 30, 2012 AmmoLand

Coming Soon…Crimson Trace Laser Sight for S&W ShieldCrimson TraceWilsonville, OR –(Ammoland.com)- The hottest new pistol at the NRA Annual Meetings will soon have the ultimate in integrated laser sighting solutions for conceal carry and personal protection, befitting the M&P Brand.Crimson Trace today announced the newest prototype from their in-house design and engineering team – a [...]

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New Redfield Riflescopes Feature Exclusive Accu-Ranger Ballistics System

by AmmoLand April 25, 2012 AmmoLand

Hunters, the Time for Revenge Has Come.Redfield Revenge RiflescopeRedfieldBEAVERTON, Ore. –(Ammoland.com)- Redfield’s new Revenge line offers an exclusive “in-scope” ballistic ranging system and other premium features at commonly affordable prices for hunters and shooters.The Revenge line, which is now becoming widely available at retail outlets around the country, includes five riflescope magnifications as well as [...]

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Vortex Releases the Razor HD Gen II 1-6×24 Rifle Scope

by AmmoLand April 23, 2012 AmmoLand

Vortex Poised to dominate.Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6×24 Rifle ScopeVortex OpticsMiddleton, Wis. –(Ammoland.com)- Vortex Optics new Razor HD Gen II 1-6×24 is set to dominate the tactical market.Every component, feature and performance characteristic of this riflescope is so well thought out and executed, it’s almost scary.Optically, the Razor HD Gen II 1-6×24 delivers the [...]

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Atom Mounting System from Unity Tactical

by Romeo Tango Bravo April 16, 2012 Romeo Tango Bravo

Jerking the Trigger posted a look at Unity Tactical’s Atom Mounting System. This allows for the mounting of a Red Dot Optic on the slide of a Glock. What makes Unity Tactical’s system unique is that you are not stuck with any one single optic. With the use of interchangeable mounts you can switch between [...]

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Steiner Launches New Website

by AmmoLand April 16, 2012 AmmoLand

Steiner Launches New WebsiteSteiner OpticsGREELEY, Colo. –(Ammoland.com)- Steiner, a world leader in manufacturing and developing premium binoculars and riflescopes, announced today that it has completed the redesign of its new corporate website, www.steiner-binoculars.com .The new site provides both consumers and dealers with easy navigation, engaging information and high-quality images.The intent of the redesign of the [...]

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Top 5 Coolest Things from NRA Annual Meeting Day 1

by Tom April 13, 2012 My Gun Culture

Even with a busy meeting and interview schedule, we managed to spot some pretty nifty things during day 1 of the NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis. So far, we’ve only covered about 30% of the exhibits, so look for more over the next two days. Here are some of the standouts from Day 1: [...]

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Check Out Leica’s New Rangemaster CRF 1600-B Rangefinder at the 2012 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

by AmmoLand April 10, 2012 AmmoLand

Leica Rangemaster CRF 1600-B RangefinderLeica Camera Inc.St. Louis, Mo. –(Ammoland.com)- Stop by Leica’s booth at the 2012 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in St. Louis, Mo., April 12-15 to check out the new Rangemaster CRF 1600-B compact laser rangefinder.Born from Leica’s 20-year commitment to continuous laser rangefinding innovation, the Rangemaster CRF 1600-B compact laser rangefinder [...]

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The ART Automatic Scope

by cocked and loaded April 9, 2012 Cocked and Loaded

ART:Automatic ranging and trajectory…more

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ATN Launches First Ever Night Vision Photo Contest

by AmmoLand April 4, 2012 AmmoLand

Selected Winners Will Have Their Product Photos Used in Next ATN Catalog and a Chance to Win Fabulous ATN Products.ATN Launches First Ever Night Vision Photo ContestAmerican Technologies NetworkSouth San Francisco, CA –(Ammoland.com)- American Technologies Network, makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, today announced their first ever night [...]

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Steiner Introduces New Military 5-25x-56mm Riflescope

by AmmoLand April 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Steiner Military 5-25x-56mm RiflescopeSteiner OpticsGREELEY, Colo. –(Ammoland.com)- Designed for use on long-range, tactical and sniper rifles in a combat environment, the new Steiner Military 5-25x-56mm extends the shooting range and provides outstanding visibility even in the lowest light conditions, thanks to its high magnification, large objective and unmatched optical elements.The Military 5-25x-56mm is part of [...]

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Steiner Navigator Binocular Now Available In New 7×50 Models

by AmmoLand March 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Steiner Navigator BinocularSteiner OpticsGREELEY, Colo. –(Ammoland.com)- Steiner, the world leader in marine optics, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Navigator binocular line with the addition of the 7×50 Navigator.Previously available in a compact 7×30 model, the new 7×50 is loaded with all the great features of the Navigator line, including the brilliant anti-haze [...]

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Crimson Trace Announces 1911 Lightguard

by AmmoLand March 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Crimson Trace 1911 LightguardCrimson TraceWilsonville, OR –(Ammoland.com)- Crimson Trace today announced plans for the introduction of a powerful, 100-lumen weapon light for the 1911 handgun, available through normal distribution channels in May.Building on the success of their innovative Lightguard platform for polymer handguns, CTC’s engineers designed the new light to fit America’s most popular pistol, [...]

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MidwayUSA Offers Exclusive Viper HS Tactical Scope from Vortex

by AmmoLand March 27, 2012 AmmoLand

MidwayUSA and Vortex have worked together to bring Customers the newest addition to the Viper HS line of rifle scopes, and it can only be found right here at MidwayUSA.MidwayUSA Viper HS Tactical 5-15x 44mm ScopeMidway USAColumbia, MO –(Ammoland.com)- The MidwayUSA exclusive Viper HS Tactical 5-15x 44mm has all of the characteristics in the Vortex [...]

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Optics Brand Leupold & Stevens Announces New Organizational Alignment

by AmmoLand March 26, 2012 AmmoLand

L-R Kevin Trepa, Cyndi Flannigan and Pat MundyLeupoldBEAVERTON, Ore. –(Ammoland.com)- Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announces organizational changes designed to improve the company’s performance in key areas of its global sales and marketing efforts, while maintaining focus on the tactical optics market.Changes within the sales division include:Kevin Trepa will assume responsibility as vice president of global [...]

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ATN’s OTS-30/OTS-60 Thermal Imaging Viewer Goes Digital

by AmmoLand March 22, 2012 AmmoLand

The affordable, compact and lightweight ATN OTS-30 and OTS-60 are ideal for home security, public safety, first responder and security personnel.ATN OTS-30/OTS-60 Thermal Imaging ViewerAmerican Technologies NetworkSouth San Francisco, CA –(Ammoland.com)- American Technologies Network, makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, have raised the bar in providing digital thermal [...]

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Burris Adds Two New AR Sights to the Lineup

by AmmoLand March 21, 2012 AmmoLand

Burris AR 132 AR 532Burris Adds Two New AR Sights to the LineupBurris OpticsGreeley, CO  -(Ammoland.com)- For years shooters have relied on the precision and accuracy of the Burris AR sight systems for military, tactical, home defense and hunting applications. Now there are two more optical options to choose from for the AR rifle platform [...]

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Treat Your Neck to Comfort with 3 New Vero Vellini Binocular Slings

by AmmoLand March 21, 2012 AmmoLand

Treat Your Neck to Comfort with 3 New Vero Vellini Binocular SlingsVero Vellini Gun SlingsMOORESTOWN, NJ - -(Ammoland.com)- Comfortably carrying your treasured binocular or camera around your neck has never been more pleasant, thanks to the designers at Vero Vellini.With the introduction of three new contoured and hand-crafted neck slings from Vero Vellini, the weight of [...]

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Kowa Introduces BD Series Binoculars

by AmmoLand March 16, 2012 AmmoLand

Kowa Introduces BD Series BinocularsKowa USALos Angeles, California –(Ammoland.com)-The new BD Series binoculars from Kowa offer an easy-to-use, high-quality binocular at an attractive price.The series includes three high-performance models, offering a range of options for the hunter, and all backed by Kowa’s trusted lifetime warranty.All BD Series binoculars have an innovative C3 Coating on the [...]

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Carl Zeiss Introduces the Brightest Super-Premium Binocular in the World

by AmmoLand March 9, 2012 AmmoLand

The All New Carl Zeiss VICTORY HT Binocular.Carl Zeiss VICTORY HT BinocularZeiss Sports OpticsCHESTER, Va –(Ammoland.com)- Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduces the all new VICTORY HT – the brightest super-premium binocular in the world, with near 95% light transmission. This is the first binocular ever specifically created by hunters to meet the unique needs of [...]

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Hawke Optics Sidewinder Tactical Scope – A Video Tour

by Tom March 5, 2012 My Gun Culture

A nice scope for the money!

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Acusport Adds Zeiss Optics To Inventory Offering

by AmmoLand February 24, 2012 AmmoLand

Addition of Carl Zeiss, Inc. Provides AcuSport Retailers with More Purchasing Options.AcuSportBELLEFONTAINE, OHIO –(Ammoland.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products, provides customized solutions and product offerings that are specifically designed to increase the growth and profitability of independent retail businesses.The addition of Zeiss Optics to their inventory offering upholds this commitment [...]

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Kowa SV & YF Binoculars Provide Cost-Efficient Quality Performance

by AmmoLand February 24, 2012 AmmoLand

Kowa SV & YF BinocularsKowa USALos Angeles, California –(Ammoland.com)- If you are looking for a pair of binoculars with superior optical performance, look no further than the SV and YF series by KOWA Optics.Despite being extremely cost efficient, the superb quality performance was maintained without sacrificing important features like being fully waterproof and dry nitrogen [...]

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Burris Makes Attaching Scopes & Rifle Sights Easier With 3 New Mounting Systems

by AmmoLand February 17, 2012 AmmoLand

Burris continues to solve the scope and sight mounting challenges of target shooters, multi-gun competitors and hunters with the introduction of the 30mm AR-Pivot Ring, AR-T.E.R. Extension Ring and XTR Quick Detach Tactical Rings…

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Review: Crimson Trace Lasergrips for Glock Full Size and Compact Gen 3 LG-417

by Tom February 15, 2012 My Gun Culture

Beam me Scotty… Suggested Retail Price: $339.00 www.crimsontrace.com The Good Love, love, love that the newer model Lasergrips for Glocks have a positive on/off switch for the laser. The Bad Given the solid molded grip design of the Gen 3 Glocks, it will add a bit of circumference to your grip. The Ugly There are [...]

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A Decade of Success & Bushnell Reintroduces its Popular H20 Binoculars

by AmmoLand February 13, 2012 AmmoLand

Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in high-performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has redesigned its popular H20 binocular line…

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New Steiner 7×30 Commander XP Binoculars – Big Things Come in Small Packages

by AmmoLand February 10, 2012 AmmoLand

Steiner 7×30 Commander XP BinocularsSteiner OpticsGREELEY, Colo. –(Ammoland.com)- Steiner Commander binoculars have long been the benchmark for the world’s best marine binoculars.Steiner, the world leader in marine optics, now offers this world-class optic in a more compact model, the new 7×30 Commander XP.Steiner has bundled all the technology and performance of the 7×50 Commander XP [...]

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A brief note on optics

by SAWGunner February 6, 2012 Gears of Guns

Yesterday I was *training during my reserve weekend when the subject of optics came up. There was some confusion amongst the younger soldiers as to the difference between Close Combat Optics (CCO) and the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsights (ACOG). It’s not the first time I’ve seen confusion on this topic, so I thought I’d make [...]

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Nikon P-223 Expands AR Rifle Scope Offerings

by AmmoLand February 6, 2012 AmmoLand

Nikon P-223 AR Rifle ScopeNikon HuntingMelville, NY –(Ammoland.com)- The new P-223 series of riflescopes broadens Nikon’s line of precision optics for AR rifles.Designed for extreme sighting speed and superior long-range accuracy for AR platform rifles and .223 cartridges, the P-223 is offered in 3-9×40 long range and 3×32 Carbine models.The P-223’s entire optical system is [...]

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Leupold VX-II vs. VX-2 :: Photo Comparison

by Romeo Tango Bravo February 6, 2012 Romeo Tango Bravo

Leupold has updated their vaunted VX-I and VX-II line of optics. This new generation of optics carry the name VX-1 and VX-2. We will focus on the II vs. 2 in this post. As far as a visual difference goes the first thing I notice is that the eyepiece is assembled differently. They have removed [...]

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Vortex Focal Plane Viper HS LR Riflescope

by AmmoLand February 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Vortex Optics adds first focal plane models to its highly successful Viper HS LR riflescope series A new era of hunting riflescopes.Vortex Focal Plane Viper HS LR RiflescopeVortex OpticsMiddleton, Wis. –(Ammoland.com)- Always the innovator, Vortex Optics added first focal plane models to its popular Viper HS Riflescope series.To the users eye, first focal plane reticles [...]

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Vortex Redesigns the Crossfire Riflescope Series

by AmmoLand February 3, 2012 AmmoLand

The Crossfire II – Clearer, tougher, better eye-relief.Vortex Crossfire II Riflescope SeriesVortex OpticsMiddleton, Wis. –(Ammoland.com)- Vortex completely redesigned its Crossfire riflescope series for 2012 taking them to an entirely new level. Clearer optics, a tougher build, better eye-relief and a more forgiving eye box are hallmarks of the Crossfire II line.The only place they don’t [...]

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