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New Product From Nightforce Optics For Extreme Long Range Shooters

Thursday, January 16th, 2020

INTRODUCING THE WEDGE PRISM

Orofino, ID, U.S. – (January 16, 2020) Today, Nightforce Optics released a new product, the Wedge Prism. This new product was created with extreme long range (ELR) shooters in mind. Many of these shooters find that riflescopes lack the necessary elevation travel. The Wedge Prism is a clip-on accessory that mounts to a forward or continuous MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail to increase the effective elevation travel. It optically shifts the incoming image to the riflescope by a precise elevation value, which directly adds to the available elevation travel within any riflescope.

“As shooters continue to push the boundaries of what is possible for target distances, riflescopes are limited in overall adjustment for providing accurate fire,” said Alan Stilwell, Commercial Sales Manager. “Our Wedge Prism works with any riflescope to provide additional aiming offset, allowing successful and repeatable target engagements beyond what a riflescope could do with internal adjustment alone.”

The Wedge Prism provides a repeatable offset of the optical image, yet minimizes the loss of image quality, resolution and clarity. Available as a 50 MOA/14.5 MRAD or 100 MOA/29.1 MRAD variant, the shooter can choose an individual unit or combine models to tailor the amount of additional offset needed to reach their target. The quick-detach lever allows for rapid and repeatable installation and removal in the field, and by attaching to a rail prevents additional stresses on the riflescope.

“With this simple tool, a shooter can easily do the math to configure their rifle to hit their target,” Stilwell added. “For example, if my .416 Barrett requires 124 MOA of drop at 3,000 yards, but my scope will only dial up 90 MOA from zero, adding a 50 MOA Wedge Prism offsets the required dialing and only needs to be dialed up 74 MOA to reach the target and use the center aiming point of the reticle. This same principle works for .22 LRs past 300 yards, subsonic .300 Blackouts at 400 yards or when pushing any other cartridge beyond their normal limits.”

The Wedge Prism is available at $990 USD MSRP, and includes a MOLLE padded carrying case, flip-up lens cap and lens cleaning cloth. The first units will be available in February 2020. For more information on Nightforce Optics and the Wedge Prism, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com.

Badger Ordnance Announces New Products for Their C1 Line

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

 

North Kansas City, Missouri – Badger Ordnance is proud to announce new additions to their line of Condition One Modular Mounts. For 2020 Badger Ordnance has introduced to their C1 line, products that cater more to the long-range precision shooter. The C1 ARC (Accessory Ring Cap) is a modular replacement ring cap for any Condition One Modular Mount. It allows the user to mount a myriad of accessories fore or aft on their C1 Mounts, to include different variants of Laser Range Finder rails (12 slot tall or 8 slot short) or 12 o’clock mounted red dots. The C1 ARC allows the accessories to be connected or disconnected without removal of the ARC itself thus maintaining zero of your primary optic.

 

Also new from Badger Ordnance for their 2020 C1 lineup is the C1 ACI (Angle Cosine Indicator) and C1 ACD (Anti Cant Device). The C1 ACI allows for the attachment of the Sniper Tools Design ACI directly to the C1 line of mounts. The C1 ACI can be configured in 2 different ride heights on the mount, high or low. The C1 ACD is a leveling instrument designed for the C1 line of mounts to ensure that a weapon system is level before a shot is taken. The level itself can be user calibrated to ensure that it is properly aligned to the user’s scope/weapon system. The C1 ACD housing also allows the end user to attach a commonly procured tritium vial to the level for use during low/no light operation.

Both the C1 ACI and ACD can be mounted left/right, fore/aft on any C1 Modular Mount port in a standalone fashion via the provided standalone puck or in conjuction with and opposing the C1 Offset Micro Sight J-Arms.

All products of the C1 line and others will be on display next week at SHOT Show 2020 in the Badger Ordnance booth #20005

Holosun Optics 507K with Same Footprint as SIG RomeoZERO

Monday, January 13th, 2020

Instagram user @alex_anrdesignllc posted a photo of the new Holosun 507K. With its SIG RomeoZERO footprint, it fits the P365XL. He says he already has roughly 1k rounds with the optic and likes the circle dot on the small window. It features a side battery compartment and aluminum housing.

Trijicon Ventus

Thursday, January 9th, 2020

The world’s first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and range detection.

Powered by WindPro™ Technology, the Trijicon Ventus™ provides shooters and hunters with previously unattainable data about their environments to improve long-range accuracy. The Ventus™ is designed with a Doppler LIDAR engine that can measure headwind, tailwind, crosswind and vertical wind components at six different distances in front of the user. In any weather condition. Coming in the second-half of 2020.

www.trijicon.com

Seek Thermal Introduces Two New Series of Low Cost, High-Resolution OEM Thermal Cameras

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

Integration of high-end thermal imaging technology made easier and more affordable with thenew Micro Core™ and Mosaic Core™ series

Santa Barbara, CA – December 10, 2019 – Seek Thermal, the company behind some of the most groundbreaking thermal imaging technology and products, today announced the introduction of its Micro Core and Mosaic Core series – a new range of OEM thermal cameras that can be integrated into products and services across several industries, delivering optimal performance in applications such as Test & Measurement, Security Surveillance, Public Safety, Outdoor Recreation, IoT and beyond. 

The Micro Core, an unmatched price-per-pixel thermal sensor in a market-leading size footprint, is designed for small form factor, low power and lightweight applications. Its high-resolution (200 x 150) and shutterless design allows for uninterrupted, accurate and reliable thermal imaging.Designed for performance and versatility, the Mosaic Core series is customizable for specific application and project needs, including different options for resolution (200 x 150 or 320 x 240), field of view, frame rate and more. 

Key features of the new offerings include:

High-Resolution Thermal Sensors – Choose a thermal camera with 30,000 or 76,800 temperature pixels for excellent image clarity and sensitivity

Low Power & Lightweight – Engineered to optimize performance with low power consumption, packaged in a small, lightweight design

Dual-Gain Smart Pixels – Each pixel automatically adjusts gain states to maximize resolution contrast when viewing hot and cold objects in the same scene

12 Micron Pixels – More resolution and temperature data packed into a physically tiny array enables small form factor applications and lower cost

Visible Light Camera Add-On – Software available for integrating a visible light camera to fuse thermal and visible images together for additional context

“We’re excited to bring the experience we’ve developed by manufacturing hundreds of thousands of thermal cameras, including OEM cores used by leading companies in a variety of industries, to this new family of products,” says Mike Muench, President & CEO, Seek Thermal. “Now, companies of any size can integrate high-end, high-resolution thermal imaging at competitive price points. This opens doors for the development of many new – and potentially revolutionary – applications and products.”

Development Starter Kits are available, which can be connected for simple, plug-and-play thermal imaging for a quick and easy start. Additionally, customers receive access to a Developer Portal with SDKs, APIs, support documentation and other important tools to ensure the success of any project.

Seek Thermal products and thermal cores are designed and manufactured in Santa Barbara, California with Global Components. For more information, visit: www.thermal.com/oem

US Optics Launches the Foundation Series Line of Optics

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

December 17, 2019 – Connelly Springs, NC. – U.S. Optics™ is pleased to announce the release of its new flagship variable-power riflescope line, the Foundation Series™.

The Foundation Series™ is domestically manufactured and establishes a new standard for reliability, durability, and performance for which US Optics™ is renown, and will replace the current line of B-series optics. All Foundation Series™ models will be available in Q1 2020 through U.S. Optics’ national distributor and dealer network, and direct from the U.S. Optics™ website. All open B-Series sales orders are eligible for a free upgrade to the equivalent Foundation Series™ model.

“We’re incredibly excited to release a new optics series that defines the core of US Optics’ mission, our Foundation: smart & intuitive design, unparalleled quality & durability, and commitment to domestic manufacturing,” says U.S. Optics™ President, Pat Harrigan. “As we continue to build upon the legacy and drive the future of US Optics™, we will do so upon a Foundation that sets a standard our Company and our Customers will be proud of.”

The Foundation Series™ incorporates and improves upon core components that U.S. Optics™ has developed, proven, and popularized in over 29 years of optics industry leadership. The Foundation Series™ is machined from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum, and features a low profile ER3K elevation knob with a Zero Stop, capped US#1 windage knob, adjustable integrated parallax and illumination knob, rapid adjustable 180° magnification throw, and customizable options to easily meet the needs of every end-user

Features:
• Durable, Dependable, and Ergonomic ER3K Elevation Knob with Zero Stop
• Double Stacked 1/10 MIL or ¼ IPHY marks for use across first and second revolutions
• Redesigned Capped US#1 Windage Knob
• 34mm tube across the entire Foundation Series™ line
• Compact turret section for compatibility with commonly used mounts
• Integrated Parallax and Push Button Illumination Control
• Type III Black Hard Anodized Finished or Customizable Cerakote™ Finish
• Waterproof and Shockproof
• 180° Magnification Throw

Models include:
FDN FX10 10x42mm ($1999)
FDN 10X 1.8-10x42mm ($2499)
FDN 17X 3.2-17x50mm ($2899)
FDN 25X 5-25x52mm ($3449)

To learn more about the Foundation Series™, visit usoptics.com/foundation-series.

 

EuroOptic to Assume Commercial Distro of Schmidt & Bender Products in US

Friday, December 13th, 2019

Schmidt & Bender GmbH & Co. KG of Biebertal, Germany and EuroOptic, LTD of Montoursville, Pennsylvania are proud to announce that EuroOptic will assume commercial distribution of Schmidt Bender product in the United States and territories. Schmidt Bender’s long history and reputation for demanding perfection mesh perfectly with EuroOptic’s pride in quality products and presence in the precision shooting and hunting world – making for an exciting and synergistic partnership.

In addition to assisting in streamlining Schmidt Bender’s extensive catalog for the smoothest possible presentation into the US market, this opportunity also offers EuroOptic and Schmidt Bender the chance to drive momentum for the latest technologies that Schmidt Bender has introduced, including the DT II+ locking double-turn turret with configurable MTC (“More Tactile Clicks”) functionality, the Multi-Turn 2 (MT2) 39.3 milradian .5cm turret,  and the LRR-Mil and GR2ID long-range reticles, all of which represent substantial contributions to the long-range and precision/tactical shooting community.

For additional information regarding Schmidt Bender products, please visit the links below or contact Schmidt Bender Inc or EuroOptic via email.

EuroOptic, LTD

www.eurooptic.com/schmidt-bender-riflescopes

sales@eurooptic.com | 570.369.3920

Schmidt Bender, Inc

www.schmidtundbender.de/en

l.welch@schmidt-bender-us.com | 540-450-8132

USSOCOM Selects Nightforce Optics for Precision-Variable Power Scope

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

United States Special Operations Command has awarded Nightforce a contract for the Precision-Variable Power Scope (P-VPS). This award addresses the precision weapon solution for the USSOCOM Miniature Aiming Sight – Dayscope (MAS-D) family of optics.

Lightforce USA Inc., doing business as Nightforce Optics,* Orofino, Idaho, is awarded a $53,735,930 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a five-year ordering period for Precision-Variable Power Scopes (P-VPS).  This procurement is for the P-VPS Standard and the P-VPS Standard, Long Range.  The P-VPS is a precision direct view optic with continuously variable magnification ranging from 3x to less than or equal to 7x and greater than or equal to 25x continuous zoom for U.S. Special Operations Command.  Work will be performed in Orofino, Idaho, and is expected to be complete by December 2024.  Fiscal 2020 defense procurement funding in the amount of $2,351,124 will be obligated at the time of award and will expire at the end of the current continuing resolution period.  This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website with two offers received.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity (N00164-20-D-JQ57).

The optics selected for the P-VPS award are the MIL-SPEC ATACR 5-25×56 Dayscope and MIL-SPEC ATACR 7-35×56 Long Range Dayscope l, both manufactured by Nightforce Optics. The P-VPS Dayscopes are designed to improve target detection, acquisition, and identification as well as increase probability of hits during day and night time engagements between 0-1500m and feature the Tremor 3 reticle.

The P-VPS is awarded as a system and in addition to the optic includes the Nightforce MIL-SPEC UltraMount with RAP-I Laser Range Finder attachment bridge, tool kit, and soft case.

Seen above is the 7-35×56 mounted to the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle manufactured by Barrett. In addition to the Nightforce scopes and mounts (NF UltraMount and RAP-i LRF Mount), it includes a suppressor manufactured by Barrett. The ASR is a multi-caliber system capable of firing 7.62mm NATO, 300 Norma Mag and .338 NM.