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NRAAM 19 – Freedom RDS by Leupold Optics

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

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This is the new Leupold Freedom Red Dot Sight. It is being offered in two different models. The first features capped precision ¼-MOA click adjustments, and the second features a precision exposed BDC elevation turret that ships with adjustments out to 500 yards for a standard 55-grain .223 round. The turrets use Leupold’s Custom Dial System. The dot size is 1 MOA and there are eight intensity settings. On a medium setting you’ll get about 1000 hours of use.

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But it’s not just for .223 rifles. If you decide to mount your Freedom RDS to a rifle that’s chambered in other popular AR-style calibers like a 6.5 Creedmoor or .300 Blackout, the Leupold Custom Shop can create you a new dial for a fee.

It also integrates Leupold’s Motion Sensor Technology (MST), which turns the illumination off after five minutes of inactivity, when it detects motion again, it instantly turns the illumination back on.

The standard model is $389 with mount and the BDC model is $599 with mount.

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NRAAM 19 – ROMEO3 Max From SIG Optics

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

SIG Optics has launched the ROMEO3 Max Red Dot Optic in honor of Team SIG legend Max Michel. Due to its size, it’s generally associated with carbines an SMG’s, but I first noticed Max using one during his Guinness World Record shoot.

As you can see it features a mounting plate to accommodate the large footprint of the ROMEO3.

Don’t let this photo fool you, there are multiple intensity setting for the 6MOA dot. It was on a low setting.

Here it is on Max’s P320 X5 Carry.

I spoke briefly with Max about his experience with Red Dot Sights and why he preferred this optic in particular. Max related that he had begun using an optic equipped pistol on the early 90s initially with the Tasco optic and then transitioned to the C-More. Over the past couple of years he had adopted the SIG sight. “Most pistol engagements are at 15 yards or less and you don’t want a small dot,” Max explained. He went on to say, “the ROMEO3 offers clean glass, large field of view and a 6 MOA dot. At that distance you’re not going to cover up the target with the dot.”

Available soon from www.sigsauer.com.

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NRAAM 19 – Trijicon Launches 1-8×28 Variable Combat Optical Gunsite

Friday, April 26th, 2019

There’s lots of info on the web about the new Specialize Reflex Optic, but no one is talking about the latest variant of the VCOG.

At the 2019 NRAAM Trijicon has launched a 1-8×28 version of the VCOG. It features a first focal plane, variable intensity illuminated reticle (powered by AA battery) with a constant 4 inches of eye relief. The reticle incorporates bullet drop compensation and ranging.

There is also an integrated mounting adapter and throw lever for quick magnification changes.

www.trijicon.com

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NRAAM 19 – Nightforce Expands NX8 Lineup Of Optics

Friday, April 26th, 2019

At the NRA Annual Meeting Nightforce showed the new FFP NX8 2.5-20×50 (12″ long at just under 28 oz) and 4-32×50 (13.4″ long, at just under 28 oz) scopes.

They are 30mm, First Focal Plane and feature ZeroStop turrets and Digillum illuminated reticles.

www.nightforceoptics.com

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TNVC – Releases PVS-14 Non-Powered Bridge Mount-Dovetail at NRAAM

Friday, April 26th, 2019

Indianapolis, IN – Hot on the heels of the release of the TNVC PVS-14-PBM-A, we’re proud to announce the release of the PVS-14 Non-Powered Bridge Mount-Dovetail, or NPBM-D at the NRA Annual Meeting 2019 at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Booth 7464.

The NPBM-D was a response to requests for a lower cost and lighter weight version of the PBM-A, deleting the centralized power supply, but retaining the stirrup and fastener attachment of the PBM-A that allows the best possible lockup and alignment of dual PVS-14s into a retrofit binocular configuration. Again, while bridging two PVS-14s is not the most ideal configuration for binocular night vision devices (BNVDs), the PBM-A and NPBM-D are responsive to military and law enforcement organizations that already have large numbers of PVS-14s in inventory, as well as civilian enthusiasts that already have PVS-14 units, and do not want to purchase a new device or perform costly conversions to their existing devices, or may want to retain the ability to have two totally independent devices.

The NPBM-D is the lightest dovetail mounting PVS-14 bridge currently on the market, weighing in at 2.93 ounces and is constructed from Delrin polymer and 6061 T6 anodized aluminum, and will retail for $315, making it one of the most affordable PVS-14 bridges on the market.

TNVC will have an extremely limited number of units available for sale on the floor at NRAAM 2019, and will be accepting pre-orders for $305 during NRAAM.

TNVC will also have a number of other Show Specials during NRAAM for show attendees available including:

Night Goggles NG/PVS-14 Photonis 4G ECHO for $2,500

10% off FLIR PTQ-136 Breach and PTS-233 Thermosights

TNV/PVS-14-PBM-A for $765 (available on website)

Come stop by our booth, 7464 for all of your night vision, thermal, and accessory needs!

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Shield Sights Announces Custom Options For RMS and RMS-C

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

For Immediate Release – Dorset, England, U.K. – Shield Sights, the leader in mini red dot sight innovation, is pleased to announce custom options on their RMS and RMSc line of sights. Customers can now order a RMS or RMSc to their exact specifications including color, dot size, and lens material with delivery times under 6 weeks. The RMSw will be added to the customizer shortly.

Colors currently available are Blue, Bordeaux Red, British Racing Green, Olive Green, Bronze, Crimson Orange, Electric Blue, Fiery Red, Gunmetal Blue, Gunmetal Grey, Neon Lime, Pink and Purple. All colors are a Type III Sulfuric Acid Anodizing treatment to the aluminum housing. Customers looking to have multiple matching sights are encouraged to buy their sights at the same time to ensure same lot colors.

Dot sizes currently available are a 4-MOA and 8-MOA with other options such as 1-MOA and 65-MOA ring with 1-MOA dot to be released as market dictates.

Lens options are a glass coated polymer, SiO2 Quartz coating which give customers the perfect balance of shatter resistance while providing an increased resistance to scratching found in typical glass lenses. The glass coated polymer lens ads no magnification or distortion to light that can be found in other options on the market. An all-glass lens will be available by the end of Q3 giving users maximum resistance to scratching. The glass lens is in the final stages of testing.

“We are excited to present this new and unique offering to the Red Dot Sight market. Customising guns and accessories has become a big game in our industry and we wanted to be the first to allow customers a wide choice of options when buying one of our products,” said James White, Managing Director Shield Sights. “Our intention is to add more choices as market dictates allowing our customers to create a very unique product made only for them. The customizer will allow us to detail the pros and cons of different materials to further educate the market and allow the consumer to make a choice rather than us making it for them.”

Features
Current Colors include Blue, Bordeaux Red, British Racing Green, Olive Green, Bronze, Crimson Orange, Electric Blue, Fiery Red, Gunmetal Blue, Gunmetal Grey, Neon Lime, Pink and Purple.
Type III Sulfuric Acid Anodizing
Dot sizes include 4MOA and 8MOA
Glass coated polymer lens with all glass lens available by October 2019
Delivery within 6 weeks

MSRP: 350 – 375 Euro

To order visit: https://www.shieldpsd.com/customizer

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Reptilia – DOT Mount for ACRO

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The latest DOT Mount™ by Reptilia for Aimpoint ACRO is a lightweight slim-line mounting solution for the newest and smallest Aimpoint red dot ever made. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum with Milspec Type III hard anodized finish the DOT Mount attaches to any M1913 Picatinny rail and offers lower 1/3 co-witness with standard AR15-style back-up sights.

Its spring-loaded nitrided steel clamp and mounting bolt simplify the installation process and sit flush with the body of the mount for a low-profile anti-snag design.

Available immediately in black and FDE for Aimpoint ACRO with Clear anodized version shipping exclusively from Q in early May.

Like all Reptilia products the DOT Mount is 100% made in the USA and carries a full lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

For more information, please visit www.reptiliacorp.com.

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Safran Optics 1 Features its Ultisense Line of OEM Modules at the Upcoming SPIE Defense & Commercial Sensing Exhibition

Monday, April 15th, 2019

April 16-18 | Booth #736

Safran Optics 1 and affiliate Safran Vectronix are the market leaders for direction finding and laser rangefinding technology. We design and produce a wide range of high performance electro-optical systems such as laser rangefinders, visual augmentation systems, targeting systems, and digital magnetic compasses for military and civil applications. We are pleased to offer our core technology as the OEM module provider of choice for system integration into a variety of systems for military and civilian applications.

Ultisense is our brand of high performance laser rangefinder and digital magnetic compass modules which are renowned for their high grade of reliability, precision and quality. Our products set the standard for target location and observation solutions.

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Safran Optics 1 Vector 21, a laser rangefinding binocular, connected to STERNA, a non-magnetic based target acquisition system. These Optics 1 products leverage Ultisense’ premier LRF, DMC and TNF modules.

LASER RANGEFINDING

LRF modules are designed and produced for a wide range of applications. The modules are lightweight and compact, without sacrificing precision range performance – the most important asset when it comes to selecting an LRF module. In addition to our range of standard products, we gladly adapt our modules to customers’ specific needs, to assist in the creation of an optimized solution. Our modules are available in a wide range of performance levels which are ruggedized and suitable for a variety of mission applications, and are deployed today on a variety of military systems today, operating reliably in some of the world’s harshest environments.

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DIGITAL MAGNETIC COMPASS

Our Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) line of products is highly accurate and reliable OEM solutions which have been installed in over 100,000 opto-electronic devices. Our DMCs are robust, reliable, and can be adapted for almost any application.

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INERTIAL TRUE NORTH FINDER

Many customers require accurate, non-magnetic northfinding solutions for precision targeting and navigation applications. Our TNF-Primus is an extremely accurate and reliable autonomous True North Finding module based on advanced Hemispherical Resonator Gyro technology from Safran Electronics and Defense. It delivers high precision azimuth, elevation and bank angles even in magnetically disturbed environments without the need for GNSS. Coupled to a LRF module, it is the ideal solution for far target location. The TNF-Primus is unrivaled in terms of size, weight, and power consumption when compared to other technologies of comparable accuracy.

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VISUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS

Safran Optics 1 is a world leader in the development and production of low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) visual augmentation systems operating in the LWIR and SWIR bands. We develop custom camera solutions for a number of customers with unique and challenging requirements which cannot be met by traditional COTS solutions. For customers facing unique low-SWaP challeneges for LWIR and SWIR cameras, we offer custom solutions leveraging the experience of delivering well over 10,000 low SWaP camera cores.

From rangefinding to northfinding, and from visible to LWIR, Safran Optics 1 is a world leader in developing and delivering high-performance, rugged, and reliable solutions. Our team of experts looks forward to the opportunity to discuss your needs and demonstrate how we can be your partner of choice for OEM precision targeting capabilities.

For US Inquiries

Contact Safran Optics 1, (603) 296-0469, john.robinson@optics1.com

www.optics1.com/optics

For International Inquiries

Contact Safran Vectronix, +41 71 726 72 00, vectronix@safrangroup.com

www.safran-vectronix.com/ultisense-the-oem-success-factor

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