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DSEi 21 – Pixels On Target

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

Pixels on Target is exhibiting with Level Peaks Associates.

This is their VooDoo-B Multi-Mission Uncooled Thermal Binocular which features Integrated Laser Range Finder, GPS, Digital Magnetic Compass, and laser pointers in near-IR and viz spectrums. The sensor is 12 micron 640x 480, long wave, utilizing Pixel On Target’s proprietary core stack.

Thanks to all of this capability, they can offer you coordinates of not where you are, but also of what you are observing. Ask them about the Lambert reticle.

All of this in a 3.11 lbs package.

ACTinBlack Launches THE14

Monday, September 6th, 2021

ACTinBlack Europe S.à r.l, is very excited to be releasing the latest addition to the ACTinBlack family: THE14.

A dedicated team, specialized in electronics, mechanics and optics have developed the robust monocular THE14. Thanks to the continuous feedback from the company’s partners and end users, ACTinBlack has rethought night vision monoculars with a more modern approach of all aspects of a monocular.

THE14 Monocular combines lightweight materials to create the lightest PVS-14 type compatible monocular at 9 oz / 255g while still using standard 18mm image intensifier tubes. At no compromises in functionality it features manual gain, automatic flip up shut-off, IR illuminator, low battery indicator highlight cut-off while still utilize the same control pattern.

Furthermore, THE14 has a 66ft / 20m for 2h submersion rating which is tested for every single housing to ensure quality.

The monocular can be mounted to combat helmets or weapons, which enables night vision capabilities to daytime optical sights.

THE14 is certified to the MIL-STD-810G for environmental, drop and other relevant criteria.

THE14 is fully compatible to all PVS-14 type accessories, optics and image intensifier tubes making it a new standard for monocular night vision systems without requiring a replacement of existing accessories.

www.actinblack.com

Bushnell Elite 4500 4X Riflescopes Offer Advanced Optical Performance for Today’s Hunters

Friday, August 27th, 2021

New Hunting Riflescopes Boast Optical Clarity Along with the Perfect Eyebox

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 24, 2020 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has announced the reintroduction of its Elite 4500 lineup of scopes with three new and improved Elite 4500 4X riflescopes. Built from the ground up, the new Elite riflescopes offer a 4X magnification range with each model, along with improved contrast and clarity and a generous eyebox that makes it easier to get on target quickly in any situation.

Ideal for hunters needing a purpose-built optic for a guaranteed, clear sight picture in an instant, the Elite 4500 4X excels in low-light conditions thanks to its enhanced optical glass design. A Multi-X reticle paired with a generous eyebox, allows users to get on target easily and fully multi-coated lenses with ultra-wide band coatings provide great image quality.

“When developing the Elite 4500 4X, we not only wanted to deliver amazing image quality, but we also wanted to make sure you can easily get a sight picture and truly benefit from the improved glass quality,” said Jeremy Boom, Product Manager for Bushnell Hunt Optics. “The Elite 4500 4X outperforms the other riflescopes in its class, and it’s improvements are evident when the shooting position or hunting scenario is less than ideal.”

The Elite 4500 4X is also built to endure the harshest conditions in the field. A lightweight, waterproof-sealed, aircraft-grade aluminum body with an IPX7 rating is engineered to withstand moisture and harsh temperatures year after year. For added protection, each riflescope features Bushnell’s EXO Barrier technology which bonds to exterior lens surfaces for repelling water, oil, dust and fog so views are never obstructed.

Fitting the needs of almost any hunt, the Elite 4500 4X comes in three models: 1-4×24 ($229.99 MSRP), 2.5-10×40 ($269.99 MSRP) and 4-16×50 ($299.99 MSRP). Each 4500 4X features a fast-focus eyepiece, extend eye relief, capped windage and elevation turrets, plus an easy to use Multi-X reticle.

All Elite 4500 4X riflescopes are backed by Bushnell’s Lifetime Ironclad Warranty. To learn more about Bushnell Elite 4500 4X riflescopes, visit Bushnell.com.

Meopta Introduces Optika5 2-10×42 PA Riflescope with Side Parallax Adjustment

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

TAMPA, FL, August 24, 2021 – Meopta Sport Optics is excited to introduce the new Optika5 2-10×42 PA riflescope with side parallax adjustment (PA) from 10 yards to infinity. This exceptionally versatile riflescope delivers razor-sharp image focus at close ranges – a feature rimfire and air rifle enthusiasts will appreciate – and gives hunters and target shooters the ability to dial in the focus at longer ranges. 

Engineered to withstand heavy recoil, this newest addition to the Optika5 series is also designed for superb performance on centerfire, muzzleloader, and slug guns – making it an excellent choice for hunting a variety of species from varmints to big game.  It can be used with the Strelok Pro ballistic app and is built tough enough to handle the extreme bi-directional recoil of spring-piston air rifles.

The Optika5 2-10×42 PA features a 1-inch main tube diameter, 5x zoom, zero-reset turrets, and advanced lens coatings for true color representation and unsurpassed low-light performance in its class. Meopta’s proprietary MeoBright lens coating delivers maximum light transmission per lens surface while suppressing reflection and glare, giving hunters and shooters the advantage of crisp images with optimal contrast.  Images are clear even in the rain thanks to Meopta’s MeoDrop hydrophobic lens coating which aggressively repels water and makes it easy to wipe off grease, skin oils, and dirt.

Capped hunting turrets are made of rubber-armored metal for the perfect combination of durability and functionality. The rear-facing magnification display allows for easy viewing of the power setting from behind the scope, and the zoom ring comes with a throw lever for quick adjustment of the power setting in the field or on the range. Windage and elevation adjustments are ¼ MOA.   Two second focal plane reticles are available – Z-Plex or Z-Plus.

The Optika5 series is also available in 2-10×42, 3-15×44, 4-20×44, 4-20×50, and 4-20×50 RD models.  Reticles options for the 4-20×50 RD with illuminated red dot in the center are Z-Plus RD or BDC 3 RD. 

All Optika5 scopes are made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and feature:

–  One-piece tube design
–  Zero-Reset turret for quick return to zero
–  Zoom ring with throw lever
–  Rear-facing zoom display for easy viewing of power setting from behind the scope
–  MeoBright anti-reflective lens coating
–  MeoShield anti-abrasion lens coating
–  MeoDrop hydrophobic lens coating that repels rain, dust, and grease

Like all Meopta optics sold in the United States, Optika5 riflescopes are backed by Meopta’s Lifetime Transferrable Warranty.

Retail Pricing:  $349.99

www.meoptasportsoptics.com

XS Sights Partners with Ferkinghoff International for European Distribution

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Fort Worth, TX (August 23, 2021) – XS® Sights is pleased to announce its partnership with Ferkinghoff International for distribution of XS products throughout Europe.  XS’s tritium day/night sights are excellent upgrades for hunting and tactical sport shooting and military and law enforcement agencies looking to increase the visibility of their sights in low light.  XS’s popular ghost ring sights for lever action rifles and shotgun ghost ring sights for hunting applications will also be available through Ferkinghoff.

“Our goal has always been to expand to the European Union. After nearly two years of exploring potential partners, Ferkinghoff International stood out as an outstanding choice,” said Tanya Gorin, Vice President of Sales for XS Sights.  “Ferkinghoff’s customer-centric values and passion for the firearms industry align perfectly as an extension of Team XS. We are thrilled to work with another like-minded, family-owned business to bring XS into the EU market.”

Over the years, Ferkinghoff International has grown from a small German retail business into a major European distributor, specializing in bringing U.S. products to the European firearms community.

“We are exceptionally happy for the opportunity to partner with XS Sights,” said Andrea Ferkinghoff, CEO of Ferkinghoff International.  “The proud Texan family-owned business with its proven sighting solutions is an outstanding partner to supply innovative sights, rails, and accessories of the highest quality to the EU market. Moreover, the family values, attention to detail, and great American craftsmanship reflect everything we can wish for in a fruitful partnership.”

NV Devices has Knight Vision UNS-SR Night Vision clip-on Weapon Sights Ready to Ship

Friday, August 13th, 2021

Pennsylvania, August 13, 2021 – NVD is pleased to announce the LIMITED AVAILABILITY of the Knights Armament SR Night Vision Clip-on Weapon Sight. The Knights SR (Short Range) Clip On, was exclusively designed for nighttime engagements under 500 yards. Its lightweight and short length make it the optimal backpack accessory for mid-sized AR-type platforms with limited available rails and front sight.

Replaced by the UNS-A3, these are the last SRs (only 200 available) that will ever be built by Knights. Don’t miss this opportunity as these will not last long. Originally sold for over $8,000.00 these brand new SRs are now available for $6,000.00 each. These units are being manufactured with Gen III Elbit or L3 Green Phosphor, Min 1600 FOM Image Tubes, and these systems include a full one-year warranty.

Available for purchase here: www.nvdevices.com/product/knight-vision-uns-sr-night-vision-clip-on-weapon-sight

British Army Seeks New Special Operations Brigade Rifle

Saturday, August 7th, 2021

Earlier this year the UK Ministry of Defence announced the formation of a “Ranger Regiment” which will be the core of a new Army Special Operations Brigade.

One interesting feature of this new unit is that it will not be issued the SA80 bullpup pattern L85A3 currently standard issue for UK forces. Instead, the MOD has issued a tender for a “Armalite Rifle (AR) platform Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System.” Sure, it’s a new rifle for the Bristish Army, but this isn’t as big of an issue as some might claim, considering certain UK Special Forces units already use several alternative rifles and the Royal Marines have adopted the Colt Canada C8.

The AIW system will consist of:

1. A Rifle System (comprising of a Rifle and Signature Reduction System); and

2. An Optic System

The AIW system will be a 5.56mm Armalite Rifle (AR) platform, optimised for use with L15A2, a 62gr 5.56×45 NATO ball round, equivalent to SS109. For the purposes of this tender, an AR platform is defined as being gas operated with a rotating, locking bolt.

The rifle should have a non-reciprocating charging handle.

The rifle’s controls are to include: a magazine release, working parts release and a rotating selector lever that incorporates a safe setting.

The rifle is to have a standard configuration, not bullpup, with the magwell in-front of the trigger housing.

The rifles upper and lower are to be mated using industry standard pivot / takedown pins located at the front and rear of the lower receiver.

Signature Reduction System: The Signature Reduction System is to be detachable, to enable the operator to configure the Rifle System to meet operational requirements.

Optic System: The Optic system is to complement the Rifle and should be ballistically matched to the stated ammunition nature and supplied barrel length.

Offerors, which are referred to as Economic operators, may only submit a Rifle System from one OEM and an Optic System from one OEM. The Rifle and Optic do not have to be the same OEM.

This is a relatively short notice tender. Economic operators only have until 18 August to submit their basic proposals. The MOD will then evaluate proposals and select a maximum of six Economic operator systems to evaluate with a minimum quantity of 88 and maximum quantity of 528 AIW per type.

The MOD states that anticipated delivery of the trial AIW Systems to a UK MOD Location is required by December 2021 or March 2022 at the latest.

One successful economic operator will be awarded a contract for the Rifle and One successful economic operator will be awarded a contract for the Optic. This could be the same economic operator being awarded the contracts for the Rifle system and Optic system to enable the Authority to procure the Full Operational Capability (FOC) circa 3,000 systems with options for the Total Fleet Requirement circa 10,000 Systems for a period of 10 years.

Rheinmetall to Equip the Dutch Army’s Fennek Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle with New Aiming Device

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

Rheinmetall will be equipping the Dutch military’s Fennek wheeled armoured reconnaissance vehicle with a new gun carriage-adaptable aiming device. The new device, the Lafettenadaptierbares Zielgerät 400, or LaZ400 for short, will replace the vehicle’s existing thermal imaging system, significantly enhancing the Fennek’s reconnaissance and target engagement capabilities. An order to this effect for 246 devices has been awarded to Rheinmetall Electronics through Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, the Fennek general contractor. The order is worth around €36 million, including value added tax. Due to be delivered through to 2027, the devices will be fabricated at the Rheinmetall Electronics plant in Ismaning in Bavaria.

The Lafetten¬adaptierbares Zielgerät 400 retrofit forms part of the Dutch military’s Fennek midlife upgrade programme. The Dutch armed forces will mount the LaZ400 on the vehicle’s 1530-type gun carriage. The new sensor system will supersede the thermal imaging device currently in use.

Already used in the Bundeswehr’s FLW200 remotely controlled weapon station, the LaZ400 is a tried and tested system. Its colour daylight sensor, thermal imaging sensor and laser rangefinder enable outstanding reconnaissance performance around the clock as well as precise engagement of targets.

Now official, the current order will bring the number of LaZ family devices now in use to over 2,700.

The order underscores once again Rheinmetall’s exceptional expertise in the world of advanced electro-optical sensor technology.