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IO Cover Coming To Trijicon MRO

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

 

The popular IO Cover was initially developed to protect the Aimpoint T1 from bumps and scratches via a successful Kickstarter campaign. It also pulls double duty by offering visual camouflage. They are currently developing a new model for the Trijicon MRO.

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Vickers Tactical Testing Something Big For Bravo Company USA And Aimpoint

Sunday, December 27th, 2015

  

Geissele – New products for SHOT Show 2016

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

Geissele Automatics has given us a peak at what they’ll be releasing at SHOT Show.

They’ve been making optic mounts for a DOD customer since the Spring of this year and these mounts will be available in 2016.

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There’s also a new ambidextrous charging handle and Aimpoint T1/T2 mount.

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Finally, there’s an optic mount for the 50 BMG.

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Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount For Seek Thermal’s CompactXR Camera Now Shipping

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount For Seek Thermal’s CompactXR Camera Now Shipping
Product showcases the first integration of Seek’s CompactXR thermal image camera into a night vision scope at a price point of less than $500

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SANDPOINT, Idaho, December 21, 2015 – Inteliscope LLC today announced it is now shipping the patented Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek Thermal’s award-winning CompactXR thermal imaging camera. Inteliscope is the first company to integrate the Compact XR into a night vision scope at a price point of $497.

“With a highly successful pre-sale campaign for the Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek’s CompactXR, we could not be more pleased to bring this product to market,” said Jason Giddings, Inteliscope’s CEO. “This product is such a great example of how Inteliscope is tapping into the latest technologies to help our customer base perform better and be safer in the field.”

“We are excited to see new innovations through the use of our products and SDK starting with Inteliscope’s mounting kit,” said Tracy Benson, VP of Global Marketing for Seek Thermal. “The idea that the Inteliscope team could quickly make an accessory suitable for their customers leveraging the same smartphone CompactXR device and Seekware SDK at affordable prices is remarkable.”  

The $497 Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount bundle provides a quality night vision experience for a fraction of the cost of stand-alone units. The Inteliscope PRO+ mounts any smartphone to the shooters rifle and the Seek XR is integrated into the PRO+ mount using a snap-in bracket with a short extending cable to the phone, providing firm support to improve accuracy and eliminate issues with high recoil. Seek’s CompactXR can detect temperatures from -40° up to 626° Fahrenheit, with the ability to detect heat up to 1,800 feet away.

inteliscopes.com

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EOTech Sight Returns Overwhelming US Postal Service

Thursday, December 17th, 2015

Received this anecdote regarding the return of EOTech sights for refunds.  

Had an interesting conversation with the head of the Liberty St. postal office in Ann Arbor, MI today. That office is responsible for handling all the mail going to EOtech returns in Ann Arbor, MI. I sent my EXPS2-0 in for a refund that was approved and it wasn’t showing as delivered yet, and was supposed to get there on Dec 8.
Today the guy at that office called me and apologized for not being able to locate it. They believe it was delivered but the carrier forgot to scan it because of the volume of packages being sent there. 

Apparently they are getting 2 USPS truck loads a day in volume. Enough that USPS had asked EOtech to send a truck to the USPS office to come get all the packages.

This is for their Returns Dept. There are that many going back there.

I’ll Title This Simply “EOTechlawsuit.com”

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

EOTech Lawsuit

Missouri-based lawfirm Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC has set up the website EOTechlawsuit.com in order reach out to potential civil litigants in the wake of the US Government’s suit against L-3 Communications’ EOTech division for fraud. As you may recall, L-3 immediately settled for a $25.6 Mil payoff to the US Government on the allegations that their Holographic Weapon Sights exhibited POI shift in both hot and cold temperature extremes. However, despite settling with the Federal Government, it still leaves L-3 open to civil lawsuits, and it looks like these guys are on it like hobo on a ham sandwich.

According to an article on Legal Newsline, Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC is already representing a client in Springfield, Missouri who is suing L-3 Communications, “alleging violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, fraud, unjust enrichment, violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, strict products liability and breach of warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.”

But don’t forget. Right now, EOTech is offering refunds for their family of Holographic Weapon Sights. It’s up to the consumer to figure out the best way to go.  

The L-3 Communications Settlement With The US Government Over Fraud Charges Stemming From EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights

Friday, November 27th, 2015

For those interested in details of L3’s settlement with the US Government.

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Spuhr AB Makes Mount For FBI HRT T-2s

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

  

This is the mount selected by the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team for use with the Aimpoint T-2 optic. The mount comes in four different heights, 22mm, 30mm, 39mm and 42mm.  Additionally, it incorporates the Spuhr interfaces on one side, so the user can hang a laser or something else, directly on to the mount.

 

spuhrwebshop.com/en/aimpoint