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SHOT Show 2014 – TrackingPoint 500 Series AR

Monday, February 3rd, 2014

TrackingPoint is expanding into the semi-auto realm with the new TrackingPoint 500 Series ARs, announced for 2014. Built upon the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 (an excellent rifle platform that I own), the TrackingPoint AR utilizes the same Tag Track Xact technology as the bolt-action rifle scopes, but in a smaller frame. This allows the shooter to make marked shots on targets while moving at speeds up to 10 mph out to 500 yards and utilize 2-12x magnification. Because of the integrated nature of the TrackingPoint system, it will only be available as a complete rifle w/ scope.

TP AR Networked TrackingScope Specs

Max Target Velocity – 10 mph

Magnification – 2-12x

Objective lens – 25mm

Laser Range Finder – 750 yards

WIFi – 802.11g

Display – 800×600 LCD

Image Sensor – 14.6 Mpixel CMOS

TTX Range – 500 yards

Operating Temperature Range – -20C to 50C

Barrel Reference System Laser – 650 nm

Microphone Sensitivity – Whisper

Battery Type – Li Ion

The rifles will be offered in 7.62, .300 BLK, and 5.56 calibers. They are currently taking pre-orders. Delivery starts October 2014.

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Posted in Optics, Sensors, weapons | 3 Comments »

SHOT Show – Adams Industries

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

Adams Industries has developed an NV Hero 3 Kit for the GoPro. They had to modify the Hero slightly by replacing the objective lens in order to line up with the NVG. They also make an adapter to mount them to one another, allowing the NVG to be removed via a standard PVS-14 eye piece. The GoPro Hero can be used stand alone as well.

www.adamsindustries.com

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Posted in Optics, SHOT Show | 4 Comments »

HOPLITE – Night Vision Refocusing Cover from Phokus Research Group

Monday, January 13th, 2014

www.PhokusResearch.com

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Posted in Optics | 3 Comments »

Sneak Peek – Laser Battery Cap from EOTech

Friday, January 10th, 2014

You may recall the Laser battery Cap from Elite Defense. EOTech has picked it up and it launching it at SHOT Show as a product in their line.

EOTech’s Holographic Weapon Sight technology will now be available commercially with lasers. EOTech has designed a new drop-in replacement Laser Battery Cap (LBC) that can be used on all 512/552 Holographic Weapon Sights.

The EOTech LBC combines the lightning fast target acquisition of the Holographic Weapon Sight with the versatility of integrated aiming lasers to create an optic capable of excelling in any environment. These battery caps offer a low power red visible and IR laser making them ideal for home defense, CQB and force-on-force training.

The LBC’s operate through the use of an easy on/off toggle switch and come with an accessory port for a remote pressure switch (sold separately). They run on easy to find Lithium AA batteries for between 36 and 60 hours depending on laser type and usage. They are also waterproof to 10ft for up to one hour.

John Bailey Director of Product Development stated, “The 512 and 552 Holographic Weapon Sights have been some of our most successful products. This new Laser Battery Cap (LBC) doubles the aiming capability of the HWS without incurring the added cost of an entirely new sight.”

The new EOTech LBC’s are available in 4 configurations:
• LBC: laser battery cap accessory, Visible Red Laser, compatible with all 512/552 models. MSRP: $285.00
• LBC2: laser battery cap accessory, Visible & IR Laser, compatible with all 512/552 models. MSRP: $429.00
• 512.LBC: 512 Holographic Sight with the LBC. MSRP: $729.00
• 552.LBC: 552 NV compatible Holographic Sight with the LBC2. MSRP: $979.00

LBC -Laser Battery Cap Specifications

Visible Aiming Laser:
Output Power: 5mW
Wavelength: 635nm (Nominal)
Class IIIR

IR Aiming Laser:
Output Power: 0.7mW
Wavelength: 900nm (Nominal)
Class I

Operating Temperature:
-40 to +140 F

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Posted in Lights, Optics | 3 Comments »

Nightforce Optics Catalog 2014

Friday, December 20th, 2013

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Regulated Emission Collimated Ocular Interruption Laser from BE Meyers

Tuesday, November 19th, 2013

The GLARE Regulated Emission Collimated Ocular Interruption Laser (RECOIL) is BE Meyers’ entry for the Marine Corps’ Ocular Interrupter Program, a weapon borne non-lethal laser that delivers a bright beam of light that produces a dazzling or glare effect on a closing target to warn and/or suppress potential threats through increasing levels of visual degradation.

It features constant EyeSafe technology that delivers the precise amount of laser light to the target no matter if they are as close as 0 meters or as far out as 2,000 meters. That right amount is as determined by the standard irradiance guidelines established by US Navy S&T. It does this by determining the distance to the target and raising or lowering the irradiance (power of the beam) based on that distance. This means constant maximum allowable power on target and constant safe power and target.

If you are familiar with other Escalation Of Force devices you know that they are long and resemble a light saber. Some of these are difficult to adapt to a weapon. The GLARE RECOIL is Mil Std 1913 compatible with a built-in throw lever attachment and is rectangular with a similar size to an AN/PEQ-15. It is powered by 3 x CR123A batteries. The thing that I was most excited about was the new cover. You may notice in the top photo the rectangular lens. The cover rotates 360 degrees and can be lowered into place to protect the lens or spun up and out of the way for use. It has small detent stops so it will not spin uncontrolled. I really like the aesthetic and it gives the device a smooth look.

While it was developed to support the USMC JNLWD Ocular Interrupter Program, GLARE RECOIL is based on proven technology already fielded in over 35,000 EoF products. What’s more, it’s available now for for sale to approved US entities (i.e. DoD) per DoD and/or FDA regulations), or to an approved foreign entity per DoS/DTSA regulations.

www.bemeyers.com

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Posted in MARCORSYSCOM, Optics | 3 Comments »

Dual Bridge for Mini N/SEAS Monocular

Friday, November 15th, 2013

Next week at Milipol, N-Vision Optics will introduce the newly released Dual Bridge for Mini N/SEAS Monocular. N-Vision Optics Dual Bridge allows the connection of two Mini N/SEAS monoculars to form a dual tube binocular system. The Dual Bridge features a modular design allowing the night vision system to be used in single or double tube configuration. The Dual Bridge is compatible with Norotos or Wilcox PVS-15 type non-magnetic helmet mounts.

The combined binocular provides increased depth perception over a single tube unit and allows for individual movement of each monocular. The Dual Bridge gives the operator an option to seamlessly transition from binocular to monocular. Additionally, when flipped up, each monocular stows along the contour of the helmet thereby eliminating the “NOD-Smack” damage from doorframes of vehicles and buildings. The auto shut off function of the Dual Bridge will automatically power off each individual monocular if they are moved out of the way or flipped up. Unlike competitor products, N-Vision Optics’ unique design allows the operator to set inter-pupillary adjustments in the binocular mode, as well as use all functions of the Dual Bridge, without needing any tools.

www.nvisionoptics.com

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AUSA – DI Optical USA

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

DI Optical USA is the US subsidiary of South Korean firm DI Optical. They are the main supplier of scopes for the South Korean Army and their machine gun optics are being looked at by several organizations here within the US. I spoke with Vice President Michael Beltrane about the company.

But the big story is that DI Optics USA will be going commercial at SHOT Show for both here domestically and internationally.

This photo serves only as a preview of the classes of optics they will be unveiling. If anything, what you see here will only be more compact next time you see it. Of particular interest to me is the middle optic which is larger than an MRDS but smaller than what most of us consider a micro sight. Beltrane told me he plans on releasing five models that range from a mini red dot all the way up to a rifleman’s optic. Additionally, they will be offering a 3x magnifier and they have already identified a mount for the magnifier from a major mount manufacturer.

www.donginoptical.com

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Posted in AUSA, Optics | 5 Comments »