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Hi-Lux Optics Announces Phenom UHD 20-60X85 Spotting Scope

Friday, October 15th, 2021

Torrance, CA – Hi-Lux Optics is introducing the Phenom UHD 20-60X85 Ultra High Definition (UHD) Spotting Scope.

By coupling our 50 years experience in manufacturing optics with our commitment to quality and customer service, we trust that Hi-Lux Optics Phenom UHD Spotting Scope rewards you with a lifetime of dependable service and impressive optical quality.

All components are made to the tightest possible tolerances, which results in unparalleled sharpness and comfortable viewing.

The Phenom UHD is a versatile 85mm spotting scope that is perfect for glassing for hours on end without eye fatigue. The large 85mm ED objective lens element delivers incredible resolution and true color fidelity while eliminating chromatic aberrations. The built in telescoping sunshade eliminates stray light from entering the objective lens.

The standard 20-60X eyepiece captures larger than life details of distant objectives with superb sharpness from edge to edge. For those interested in long range shooting, there will be fixed power reticle eyepieces for making precise wind calls or holdover corrections.

The Phenom UHD Spotting Scope has refined ergonomics for performance in the field. The mid body focus ring is knurled for easy grip even with gloved hands. Similarly, the zoom ring on the eyepiece is knurled for easy access. At the center of the optic is a rotating collar, which can adjust the cant angle of the optic. The tripod mounting shoe accepts standard ¼-20 mounting screws.

The Phenom UHD spotting scope is built on top of a durable magnesium chassis and incorporates porro prisms, fully multicoated Ultra High Definition lenses and Extra Low Dispersion Elements. The Phenom UHD spotting scope is purged with Argon. This scope is waterproof, fogproof and built to last a lifetime.

Specifications of the Phenom UHD Spotting Scope:

Magnification: 20-60X with Zoom Eyepiece

Field of View: 104’-53’

Close Focus Distance: 29’

Light Transmission: 91%

Objective Lens Diameter: 85mm

Ultra High Definition (UHD) Optical System with ED Elements

Fully Multi-Coated Lenses with DiamondTuff14

Magnesium Housing

Argon Purged

Waterproof, Shockproof, Fogproof

The MSRP for the Phenom UHD 20-60X85 UHD Spotting Scope is $899.

Available October 2021.

www.hi-luxoptics.com

AUSA 21 – XM1176 System

Friday, October 15th, 2021

Rheinmetall is developing the XM1176 System which provides programmable high velocity 40mm rounds which increase first round hit probability and can be used to defeat targets in defilade.

In this photo you can see the fire control system to the right. It communicates with the computer attached to the weapon at the lower left and then sends the solution to the round as via the IR transmitter mounted above the barrel.

The system can store up to six air burst munition profiles. Additionally, there is a 75m arming distance and internal self-destruct mechanism.

AUSA 21 – L3 Harris Next Generation Squad Weapon Fire Control

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021

We were surprised to see a mock-up of the L3 Harris Next Generation Squad Weapon Fire Control candidate.

The NGSW-FC provides an integrated approach to targeting by combining range-finding capability, ballistic computation, and environmental sensors that increase the probability of accurate targeting while decreasing the time to engage a threat.

NGSW-FC is intended for use with the still under development Next Generation Squad Weapons and is currently in source selection with a program award coming soon. However, it can also be used with legacy weapon systems.

L3 Harris is teamed with Leupold and is competition for NGSW-FC with Vortex Optics.

AUSA 21 – Heckler & Koch

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021

H&K exhibited this Aimpoint mount by Era-Tac which was initially used on the optic mount for the German G28 rifle. Here, it is mounted on a MP-5.

The mount consists of three pieces: front, rear and baseplate.

SHOP Show Raeford – Trijicon

Friday, October 8th, 2021

Trijicon showed us an upcoming mounting plate with integrated rear sight to mount the RMR to the M18 Modular Handgun System pistol.

SHOP Show Raeford – Scope Coat

Friday, October 8th, 2021

Scope Coat is one of the Sentry Products Group brands and offers neoprene covers for optics.

They’ve expanded their line to introduce covers for mono, bino and pano night vision devices.

SHOP Show Raeford – Badger Ordnance

Friday, October 8th, 2021

Badge Ordnance showed us two upcoming additions to their Condition 1 Modular Mounts for optics.

Above is an as-of-yet-unnamed C1 Mount for Red Dot Optics. The C1 Max (below) is for mounting to bolt guns.

Both are expected Q1 2022 and are compatible with C1 accessories.

SHOP Show Raeford – Unity Tactical

Thursday, October 7th, 2021

Unity Tactical is expanding their FAST line with the COMP Series Mount which moves the Aimpoint COMP M4 up off the Pic Rail to a height of 2.26″ to optical center line, facilitating its use while wearing a protective mask.

Additionally, they are introducing a FAST Mount for the Trijicon MRO.

Although you can’t see it from this angle, it features a back up rear sight like the Micro Mount.

Finally, they showed a means to mount two HOT Buttons to a spade grip of an M2, which could be used to control a light and an IZLID, for example.

The Spade Grip Mount features a cover which can be locked out completely or set to actuate both buttons at once. With the cover open, either button is exposed for use.