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Bushnell Launches New Ballistics Calculator App

Sunday, March 11th, 2018

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – March 9, 2018 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance sport optics, announces the release of a new Bushnell Ballistics App powered by the proven and powerful Applied Ballistics Ultralite Engine.

The new Bushnell Ballistics App is a companion app to use with Bushnell riflescopes to calculate firing solutions for ammunition and rifle combinations. The app allows users to use current atmospheric data and AB Laboratory bullet data to calculate the hold-overs needed to make precise shooting solutions.

“The new Bushnell Ballistics App is powered by the Applied Ballistics Ultralite engine, the most trusted ballistics data-cruncher in the industry,” said Bushnell Marketing Manager Matt Rice. “With a clean and user-friendly interface, this app allows users to easily build and modify gun profiles and build range cards to calculate firing solutions based on their specific scope and ammunition choices. All of our Bushnell scopes and reticles have been pre-loaded, giving users simple ballistic solutions anywhere they go.”

The free app works on both Android and iOS operating systems, and is available on Google Play and the App Store. It is optimized for Bushnell riflescopes and reticles, but is compatible with all optics. Once downloaded, the app functions off the grid, with no cell service required.

The app features AB Connect, which gives users a live library of G1/G7 data as well as the Applied Ballistics Bullet Library with more than 740 pre-loaded bullets. The Bushnell scope library features more than 150 scopes and 30 reticle options. Gun profile management provides up to five saved profiles with reticle-based firing solutions. Plus, multiple target engagement saves up to five targets. Atmospheric data can be updated manually or from the internet when connected. Angle range compensation is also calculated. Range cards can be shared or printed using the Email Range Card Function.

“The new Bushnell Ballistic App puts the power of long-range, first-shot accuracy into the hands of any shooter,” Rice said. “Like all of our products, it was designed to perform in any condition and to offer our consumers true value, with features that far exceed the price—which, in this case, is free!”

To download the app, simply go to Google Play or the App Store and search “Bushnell Ballistics” to get started.

Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in precision hunting, tactical and recreational optics and accessories. For more information, visit www.bushnell.com

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Enforce Tac – SIG Optics Exhibits USSOCOM Squad-Variable Power Scope Candidate

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

SIG Optics had their contender for the USSOCOM Squad-Variable Powered Scope solicitation. It is a 1-6x intended for use out to 600m. It is seen here mounted to a SIG716-G2.

It is a variant of their commercially available Tango 6 optic, with final assembly in their Oregon plant. Additionally, they manufacture the mount there. The optic also comes with a throw lever installed.

Interestingly, it is a second focal plane scope. The contract had a small business set aside for first focal plane submissions, while the second focal plane versions are a full and open competition. If you’re wondering why there’s even a second focal plane option, it’s because the customer wanted the dot to be crisp and visible, even in full daylight.

The optic is a red dot, with a SOCOM-specified reticle. At the intensity setting, you can lock out the dot.

Although they have not made a final decision on naming convention, you will be able to purchase a version of this optic. Options will include tube color, reticle and first or second focal plane.

www.sigoptics.com

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Hi-Lux Introduces the PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP Rifle Scope (Gen 2)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Specifically designed for the requirements of the tactical and competitive shooter, the Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP features the illuminated CW1-FFP first focal plane reticle.

The Mil scale CW1-FFP reticle remains constant at all magnifications and can be use for holdover at any power. The CW1-FFP reticle is available in red or green illumination and includes 3 night vision light levels.

The Gen 2 version has larger, more tactile turrets with increased internal adjustment. The total adjustment range is 20 Mils for windage and elevation in 0.1 Mils-per-click increments with 120 clicks-per-revolution. Each turret can be re-indexed after zeroing. The 30mm tube provides incredible light gathering ability for better sight picture resolution and clarity at dawn or dusk.

In addition, the Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP includes parallax adjustment from 10 meters up to infinity, Throw Lever and Magnetic Flip Covers.

For additional information on this or any other Hi-Lux Optics product, send us an e-mail at info@hi-luxoptics.com, call us at 888-445-8912 or visit us at hi-luxoptics.com.

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MATBOCK Monday || Tarsier Eclipse

Monday, March 5th, 2018

The Tarsier Eclipse ™ is the most advanced Night Vision Goggle (NVG) accessory on the market, allowing the operator to see objects from 18″ to infinity at the same time and without loss of clarity. Think of this amazing product as an “otter box” for the very expensive optic lenses found on NVGs. Not only will it help protect your investment, but it will also allow you to see clearly throughout the entire operation without constant adjustment. Simply adjust your Tarsier Eclipse aperture to the ambient lighting condition to enjoy the clarity and focus throughout the operation.

• Provides the ability to see objects at all distances without adjusting the focus on Night Vision Goggles.

• Infinitely variable from open to close to allow the optimal amount of light into the NVGs and maintain auto-focus capability.

• Clear front sacrificial lens to protect the lens of NVGs and prevent dust and debris from entering apparatus.

• Rapid adaptation to ambient light by turning the adjustment ring, opening or closing the iris.

• Easy and secure attachment to end of NVGs.

The Tarsier Eclipse are also NAVAIR approved. The 25lb test laynard comes standard on all Tarsier Eclipses’ but tested

and approved for helo crew door gunners.

www.matbock.com/collections/night-vision/products/tarsier-eclipse

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Leupold VX-Freedom Receives Optic of the Year Award from Big Rock Sports

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

BEAVERTON, Ore. — The VX®-Freedom™ series from Leupold & Stevens, Inc. was named “Optic of the Year” at the Big Rock Sports East Show in Raleigh, North Carolina. Big Rock representatives enthusiastically embraced the new-for-2018 VX-Freedom line.

Big Rock Sports is a world-class shooting, fishing and taxidermy distributor that has reach throughout North America. Leupold’s Director of U.S. Commercial Sales, Janos Jeszenszky, was on-hand to accept the award from Big Rock Sports’ President, Andy Melville, and Vice President of Merchandising, Bob Hunter, respectively.

“Distributors and dealers alike have been very excited about the VX-Freedom series – and orders have reflected that, too,” said Jeszenszky. “The entire sales team is confident that the Optic of the Year Award from Big Rock Sports is the first of many to come in 2018.”

The VX-Freedom delivers relentless reliability and elite optical performance at a price point that’s impossible to disagree with – especially given that the line is designed, machined and assembled in the United States. It is currently available in some of the industry’s most popular magnification ranges, such as 1.5-4×20, 2-7×33, 3-9×40, 3-9×50 and 4-12×40. The series supports muzzleloader, rimfire and centerfire rifles. Duplex®, Pig-Plex, and the new Rimfire MOA, Tri-MOA and UltimateSlam reticles are available.

For more information on Leupold® products, please visit us at Leupold.com.

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SPARTANAT IWA 18 – Put Andres Industries in front of your Specter DR

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Doing something deliberately can make sense. And so you decide to shoot something at night, and then you need this solution: The world’s smallest thermal glasses are used in front of one of the usual military optics, the Elcan Specter DR. The TILO-3 we have introduced to you HERE, the Specter DR HERE. The new mounting adapter, which brings the two worlds together, comes from Oberland Arms and enables the TILO thermal imaging device, which is also new, to be attached to the Elcan Specter 1/4x, turning the Tilo observation device into a thermal imaging attachment.

Andres Industries is pleased that OA offers accessories for the TILO-3Z+ they’ll present in Nuremberg. Although the TILO-3Z+ was developed as a thermal imaging spectacle and is also sold by Andres, it is very robust and has no problems with strong accelerations and vibrations. Even a fall on concrete is guaranteed to cope with it and has a few more scratches on the outside.

The new TILO-3Z+, which corresponds to the military version in its performance, will be available to civilians after the IWA, i. e. from 12 March 2017. It has an on-screen menu. About the can’t be to deactivate the required palettes or activate video output.

ANDRES INDUSTRIES im Internet: www.andres-industries-shop.de
Oberland Arms im Internet: www.oberlandarms.com
ANDRES INDUSTRIES in Nürnberg:
Enforce Tac 2018 in Halle 10.1, Stand 10.1-641
IWA 2018 in Halle 9, Stand 9-405
SPARTANAT: www.spartanat.com

Note: this was translated from the original German

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IR.Tools – Universal Zeroing Target

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

At SHOT Show an old friend showed a cool new product. The Universal Zeroing Target by IR.Tools allows you to zero your rifle, laser, night vision and thermal device, all on a single target.

Each target has a 2cm square IR film piece for your Day/IR Laser (IR garrison film), Night Vision Sight (photo-luminescent film), and Thermal sight (thermal film).

ir.tools/product/zero-targets

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Peak Nano Optics Closes Minority Investment with L3 Technologies

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Coppell, Texas – Peak Nano Optics closed a significant minority investment on February 6, with the signing of an equity and development package with L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) as part of a broader expansion plan and program. Details and terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The L3 Technologies investment will accelerate breakthroughs for military and commercial optics applications, with the potential for new product launches as early as 2019. Overall, this latest round of investments will enable Peak Nano Optics to significantly expand its manufacturing efforts.

“We’re thrilled to have L3 as both an equity and development partner,” said Jim Welsh, Chief Executive Officer for Peak Nano. “L3 operates as an industry leader in many of the markets where our lens technology makes a tremendous impact on system-level performance, which creates new opportunities for our technology. This transaction allows us to dramatically accelerate our efforts in much larger adjacent markets, such as virtual reality, where we expect to shape the next generation of optical platform solutions.”

“L3’s business culture is to target, acquire, and partner with discriminating technologies and capabilities that revolutionize our customers’ products and solutions while making our world a safer place,” said Jeff Miller, L3’s Senior Vice President and President of its Sensor Systems business segment. “In Peak Nano Optics, we quickly saw the potential for GRIN lens technology, not only in our current markets, but also in its ability to be transformative in a broad range of emerging systems, such as virtual and augmented realities, and the commercial space.”

For Peak Nano, the Series B funding is a validation of the company’s process.

“This is the first step in the Peak Nano process, which begins with the identification of commercial opportunities for emerging nanotechnologies and culminates in a real-world consumer product,” said Chad Lewis, President and Chief Operating Officer for Peak Nano. “Taking innovation from the point of discovery and scaling it up to meet the demands of the consuming public is at our core.”

The company has spent the last year designing an advanced automated line with integrated robotics that will come on line this summer, greatly expanding production scalability. This round of funding will also enable Peak Nano to advance its offerings in virtual and augmented realities as well as make new advancements in biomedical technology.

Based in Coppell, Texas, Peak Nano Optics has developed commercial scale nanolayered gradient index (GRIN) lens technology that is poised to change the optics world.

For more information, please visit www.peaknano.com/optics.

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