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U.S. Optics Inc. Announces Full Production of the new B-Series Long Range Rifle Scopes

Thursday, January 12th, 2017

Brea, California– 11/11/2017– U.S. Optics Inc., an international riflescope and optics manufacturer, proudly announced today a completely redesigned product line to replace the current commercial off the shelf MR, LR, and ER series of scopes. The development of the new B-Series is a direct result of U.S. Optics Inc.’s dedication to satisfy the ever changing needs of its consumers.

The new B-Series has been developed based upon the requests of military, law enforcement, and competitive shooters. The needs of these professionals were at the forefront of our design and engineering process that produced a lighter, shorter, and more streamline rifle optic.

“As a company, we take pride in listening to our customers’ needs and delivering. Our Legacy optics have proven that we excel in quality and durability, so we took those strengths and developed our optics into an all-encompassing product. We’re very excited to announce the B-Series and know that our customers will be more than happy with the results.”– Jason Kyle (General Manager for U.S. Optics)

The Bravo Series boasts a variety of new features that were engineered into the design of the new scope without compromising its durability and clarity. Some of these new features include:

• Shorter overall length to better accommodate night vision
• 34mm tube across the entire B-Series line
• Compact turret section for compatibility with commonly used mounts
• Locking Elevation and Windage Knobs
• Elevation Revolution counter
• Zero Stop
• Integrated Parallax and Illumination Control
• New MIL and MOA reticle options

All of these enhancements come together in a refined package that transmits a sharp image with maximum clarity, all packaged in a rugged housing that will performs flawlessly across all environmental conditions.

B-Series optics starting at $1699.00

For more information please visit USOptics.com.

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More New Products from N-Vision Optics: N-Vision Optics’ Dedicated Night Vision Binocular – DNVB. See It Next Week at SHOT Show – Booth 20034

Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

NEW FOR 2017 and in addition to their brand new line of thermal weapon sights and groundbreaking WFOV PVS-15 binocular, N-Vision Optics is launching an all-new, proprietary Dedicated Night Vision Binocular or DNVB for short.

The DNVB can be purchased with Green or White Phosphor US Gen 3 image intensifier tubes (IITs) as well as FOM-restricted IITs in order to serve as many end users as possible.

The DNVB’s molded composite plastic housing was designed and built to withstand even the harshest of environmental conditions and is equipped with all the standard features expected in the latest night vision equipment.

Perhaps most importantly, N-Vision Optics DNVB is attractively priced when compared to other 3rd generation night vision binoculars on the market. Come see us at SHOT Show to check out all our new gear.

For more information about the DNVB or other products from N-Vision Optics, email us at info@nvisionoptics.com or visit our website at www.nvisionoptics.com.

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Breakthrough Clean Technologies Launches Field Lens Kit with US Optics

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

January 10th, 2017: Breakthrough Clean Technologies & U.S. Optics are pleased to unveil their newest collaborative kit: The Field Lens Kit (FLK).The FLK was designed to be a “field ready” optics cleaning kit and create a solution for a problem that U.S. Optics had spotted. When U.S. Optics identified the need to create a kit that met the shooters’ needs, they looked at the most technologically advanced company in that subject matter; Breakthrough Clean.

Breakthrough (with input from U.S. Optics) designed an anti-fog cleaning solution specifically made for the task of keeping the shooter on glass. Breakthrough also took a hard look at what tools would be necessary without including items that would augment the size of the kit un-necessarily. The FLK highlights the essential tools needed to keep an important piece of hardware, like an optic, “Service Ready”. The contents of the kit were carefully chosen to aid the shooter in keeping their optics in the best working condition.

Kit includes the following:

•?Breakthrough Clean & U.S. Optics marked Lens Pen X1

•?Breakthrough Clean & U.S. Optics marked Lens Pen cleaning cloth X1

•?Breakthrough Clean – Lens Cleaning Solution X1

•?Breakthrough Clean storage pouch X1

“A scope (or optic) has been the shooters lifeline for some time now, and keeping it in working order is essential to the success of a variety of different missions. We were excited with this partnership and the opportunity to bring this product to the marketplace. We hope to continue cultivating these great partnerships in 2017 and create even better relationships along the way.”– Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing Director for Breakthrough Clean)

The Field Lens Kit will be available for purchase soon at www.USOptics.com and will have a $34.99 MSRP.

To learn more about the FLK visit: www.USOptics.com or visit Breakthrough Clean’s SHOT Show booth (#109) January 17-20.

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Meopta Introduces New MeoTac 3-12×50 RD

Monday, January 9th, 2017

HAUPPAUGE, NY, January 6, 2017 – Meopta is pleased to introduce its newest tactical riflescope – the 34mm MeoTac® 3-12×50 RD.

Designed for use on assault rifles, the MeoTac 3-12×50 RD is an excellent scope for medium-range engagement and engineered to meet the needs of armed forces, security details and tactical shooters worldwide.

This scope features MeoLux™, Meopta’s most advanced lens coating. MeoLux, combined with Schott glass and expert design, enables 99.8% light transmission per lens surface allowing users to see better and longer in the most challenging light. The solid 34mm aircraft-grade aluminum tube allows for expansive windage and elevation ranges of 55 MOA and 100 MOA respectively with click adjustments of 1/3 MOA. The illuminated MilDot 3 RD reticle, located in the first focal plane, enables use of the rangefinding elements of the reticle on any power setting. The new MeoTac 3-12×50 RD also features precision tactical mil-mil turrets with a large grip, easily distinguishable positive clicks and a zero-stop function.

The side-focus parallax adjustment ranges from 27 yards to infinity and the integrated illumination control is also located on the side of the center of the scope, making adjustment in the field quick, easy and convenient. The RD illumination system features a highly defined illuminated red dot reticle with 16 reticle intensity settings for all light conditions and intermediate off positions between every setting. The auto-off function will switch the illumination off if unused for one hour.

The MeoTac 3-12×50 RD features Meopta’s MeoShield protective lens coatings, MeoQuick fast-focus eyepiece and an erector system designed for maximum holding force to withstand heavy caliber recoil. This scope also has an anodized exterior for scratch resistance and is waterproof and fogproof for maximum performance and durability. The MeoTac 3-12×50 RD is covered by Meopta’s North American lifetime transferable warranty.

www.meoptausa.com

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TACOMHQ – TARAC Optical Accessory

Friday, January 6th, 2017

This year TACOMHQ is introducing the TARAC an optical accessory that adds 1.0 MOA to 120+ MILs to any optic for additional range (with additional “zeroes”) and automatically compensates for bullet drop for you.

Todd Hodnet Approved, the TARAC is military purchased and tested, and is available in the Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie TARAC.

The Alpha TARAC is a 500 yrd 1.25” lens pop-up for ARs to immediately switch from CQB (close quarter battles) to 500 yrds in secs.

The Bravo TARAC is 2.25″ lens pop-up designed for ARs and scopes. Set your Bravo TARAC as 500 yrd pop-up for ARs, or set your Bravo to boost your scope’s total operating range by adding up to 30.0 MOA. (Adaptable for either application in secs.)

The Charlie TARAC is long range 10 to 120+ MILs scope boosting accessory that can add 10’s of MILs of additional range instantly with an accessory that can fit in your pocket. With the Charlie there is NO distortion, light loss, or chromatic aberration. There’s no need for special scope mounts, adjustable height rings, slanted picatinny rails, or change in cheek position. Nothing.

I’ve heard about this from a couple of different guys who’ve used it and they’ve told me that it’s hard to wrap your head around until you’ve used it, so stop by their booth and check it out.Visit TACOMHQ at booth #N388 in the Next Area on the third floor, near the Press Room.

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N-Vision Optics Announces New Wide Field of View PVS-15 Night Vision Binocular

Friday, January 6th, 2017

N-Vision Optics is proud to announce our new Wide Field of View (WFOV) PVS-15 Night Vision Binocular. The WFOV PVS-15 features a ground-breaking 80° wide circular field of view without compromising optical resolution, size, weight, or power consumption (SWaP). The WFOVB PVS-15 is developed and built by Kent Optronics, where their proprietary foveal design of the objective and eyepiece lenses, provide the wide FOV with a high, on-axis resolution.

he 80° FOV is twice as wide as that of the standard AN/PVS-15 NVG. The limited 40° FOV of standard AN/PVS-15 NVGs restricts the off axis detection, and thus hinders peripheral vision. In addition, aggressive head scanning is necessary for maintaining minimal situational awareness, which presents the possibility of disorientation, neck strain, and fatigue for operators. The increased FOV guarantees a true 2-dimensional (2-d) wide area coverage in a much more compact and lightweight package.

WFOV PVS-15 is available as a retrofit for the standard AN/PVS-15 system or can be purchased as a brand new wide field of view binocular.

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For more information about the WFOV PVS-15 or other products from N-Vision Optics, email us at info@nvisionoptics.com or visit our website at www.nvisionoptics.com.

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Nielsen-Kellerman to Showcase Kestrel Elite Ballistics Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics Software and LiNK at 2017 SHOT Show

Thursday, January 5th, 2017

Built-in targeting calculator makes handheld weather meter a compact ballistics tool and complete shooting solution

Boothwyn, PA – Nielsen-Kellerman (NK), creators and manufacturers of Kestrel® Ballistics Weather Meters, has announced they will be featuring their Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics and LiNK, among many other innovative and sought-after products, integrations and strategic partnerships at the Kestrel booth (#1946) at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

The Kestrel Elite takes the guesswork out of long-range shooting, even out to the transonic and subsonic flight range of your bullet. This next-generation integrated weather meter and ballistics calculator provides shooters with up-to-the-minute accurate wind speed and air density measurements combined with the full functionality of the highly regarded Applied Ballistics® solver engine and manufacturer-specific bullet flight model database. All this power is packed into a small four-ounce, rugged instrument that is easy to carry and use and proven through years of tough strategic use.

The Kestrel Elite is available with optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth low energy, which provides you with the power of the free Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app. The app allows shooters to build and manage gun/bullet profiles and download them to the Kestrel 5700 Elite; in addition to providing the extensive Litz library of custom bullet drag models for the most precise transonic and subsonic range solutions available anywhere.

LiNK enabled units can also be paired with LiNK compatible laser range finders, like the Safran Vectronix PLRF25C which offers snipers/spotters, marksmen and forward observers the smallest and most powerful MIL-SPEC Laser Range Finder on the market today. The ergonomic design of the Vectronix PLRF25C allows for one-handed use, with the one-button operation being intuitive and easy-to-learn. Ranging measurements up to 6,000m, as well as accurate angle measurements, are no problem for the compact (measuring only 131x88x55mm), and lightweight (430g) rangefinder. The PLRF25C features 6x magnification capability and is tactically proven in the most demanding environments.

The Kestrel Elite is also offered as a package with the Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX Laser Rangefinder. The two products work seamlessly together; with each target range data being transmitted to the paired Kestrel for instant calculation of an elevation hold. The data is then sent to the Kestrel and handed back to the rangefinder for display in the viewfinder. The Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX is accurate against reflective targets up to 1,760 yards and sends both inclination angle and range data to the Kestrel Elite for accurate high angle shots.

Like all Kestrel meters, the Kestrel Elite is drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand harsh environments without damage – so it can accompany you to the range or hunt for years to come. A range of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your unit with you.

“At Nielsen-Kellerman, we take great pride in being able to provide the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability in every generation of the Kestrel Ballistic and Weather Meters,” stated Nielsen-Kellerman CEO, Alix James. “Each Kestrel model is designed with its users in mind, and this upgraded version of the Kestrel Elite proves our commitment to innovation and making the best products available to all shooters.”
In addition to the Elite with LiNK, NK will also have several of their other favorite products for order during the course of the show, including:

• Kestrel Sportsman
• Kestrel DROP D3
• Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter

The full line of products is available at KestrelBallistics.com, the company’s new site, which provides users with all the information, products and resources they need for success in long-range shooting. Visitors to the site will be able to purchase products beyond the Kestrel units – as it is designed as a one-stop shop for shooting accessories. Products available include: Nightforce and Bushnell scopes, Bushnell rangefinders, MagnetoSpeed chronographs, and Full Spectrum Solutions shooting mats.

Attendees will be able to receive special SHOT Show pricing on any Kestrel Ballistics products. Kestrel will also host industry partners and ballistics experts, Bryan Litz, Nick Vitalbo and Todd Hodnett every afternoon at 2:00 at their booth for a Q&A session. Subjects range from ballistic calculating, to windage and predicting environmentals for a long range shot.

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