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TRACT Optics Announces Free Custom Turret Promotion with Riflescope Purchase

Friday, April 13th, 2018

HUMMELSTOWN, Penn. – April 12, 2018 – TRACT Optics has announced a custom turret promotion from now until Thursday, April 19, 2018. Customers will receive a free custom engraved turret (a $100 value) with the purchase of any T-Plex riflescope, including TORIC, TURION and 22 FIREriflescope models.

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“Every TRACT riflescope features the ability to add a custom engraved turret to match your specific cartridge or load,” said TRACT Co-Founder Jon LaCorte. “We teamed up with Kenton Industries, the premier leader in custom turret technology, to provide highly accurate turret solutions for TRACT riflescopes. And now, during this limited-time offer, all our customers who purchase a riflescope with a T-Plex reticle can take advantage of this custom upgrade at no extra cost.”

Custom engraved turrets allow the shooter to dial in the distance for long-range high-precision shooting. Once set-up, the turrets are ready to use and easy to operate. To operate, shooters simply range-find the target and dial the turret to that distance. With all TRACT T-Plex riflescopes, which feature a second focal plane reticle, a ballistic turret will work regardless of the magnification level since the user is already using the center crosshair.

TORIC riflescope models can utilize either a Medium-Profile Turret or High-Profile Turret since each scope includes the High-Profile Turret Kit with lock and zero stop. TEKOA and TURION models can utilize the Medium-Profile Turret, or customers can purchase the accessory High-Profile Turret Kit and then use a High-Profile Turret. 22 FIRE models are available with a Low-Profile Turret.

Customers wishing to take advantage of this limited-time promotion can visit tractoptics.com/promotions/customturretspromo, add a T-Plex reticle riflescope to the cart and then select a custom turret. Before checkout, customers will be prompted to complete the Impact Ballistics by inputting the appropriate scope, ammo, sight settings and shooting conditions, plus the preferred turret profile and custom label inscription. More detailed instructions for redeeming the offer are available online.

To learn more about the complete TRACT product lineup, visit www.tractoptics.com. The website offers a comprehensive educational resource with blogs, videos and social media connections. Specific questions or inquiries can also be answered by calling 844-747-4928.

Randy Garrison Named Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

TAMPA, FL, April 11, 2018 – Meopta has named Randy Garrison Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics.  In this role, Garrison will lead day-to-day operations of the division including sales, marketing, advertising, product development and finance.

Garrison brings more than 23 years of experience in the sport optics business to his role.   Prior to joining Meopta, Garrison served as General Manager of Nikon Sport Optics.  He is also an avid outdoorsman and hunter.

“Randy’s in-depth knowledge of optics and extensive experience in the hunting and shooting industry make him the ideal choice to lead Meopta USA Sport Optics as we implement our aggressive new growth strategy,” said Gerald Rausnitz, CEO of Meopta. “We are extremely pleased to have him on our team.”

“Meopta is a true optical powerhouse, and I am excited and honored to join the company as they celebrate their 85th anniversary” said Garrison.  “Before accepting my position, I visited Meopta’s European headquarters where they employ 2,600 people and was impressed by the incredibly high-caliber equipment used to manufacture their optics.  They are unique in many ways from designing and manufacturing their own premium, high-performance optics – rather than outsourcing as most companies do – to the management structure of being an American-owned European brand.  Meopta is poised to significantly increase its market share here in the U.S., and they are providing me with all the tools necessary to make that happen.  This will ultimately benefit dealers and consumers alike.”

Reptilia Announces New Riser for Piggy-Back Red Dot Optic Mounts

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

March 22, 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced the release of the ROF Riser, an add-on plate for their popular ROF90 and ROF45 mounts.

The ROF Riser is a piggy-back red dot optic riser, used to move the mounted reflex sight 2.5mm further from the host scope’s centerline, providing extra clearance for tall turrets or larger-belled scope bodies.

Precision machined from billet 7075 aluminum and protected with Mil-spec type III hard coat finish, the ROF Riser weighs just 8.6g with a height of 2.5mm.

Initially available for the Triijicon RMR, the ROF Riser comes with longer 6-32 screws for mounting.

“Our products are designed to fill voids that will help make current products work more efficiently and effectively,” stated Eric Burt, Reptilia’s President and Head of Design. “We received a request for piggy-back reflex optic mounting solutions which drove us to create our ROF line. When mounting ROF90 and ROF45, some magnified optics have taller turrets or bells so they need more distance from centerline for the red dot to maintain sight picture. We took those requirements and developed something that is functional and efficient.”

Burt, one of the industry’s most respected and sought after Industrial Designers, founded Reptilia with the intent to address issues that were frequently overlooked in the firearms industry. Ranging from simple design tweaks to grander-scale innovations, Reptilia is the vehicle to bring ideas to fruition. Promising an insatiable need to innovate and bridge the gaps that challenge end users. Reptilia stand by their mantra of, “Superiority Through Evolution.” In a world that is always evolving, Reptilia strive to produce products and provide services that are unmatched in this industry.

The ROF Riser will be available April 2018, through the Reptilia web store at www.reptiliacorp.com/store.

N-Vision Optics Warranty Update

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

N-Vision Optics continues to remain committed to providing the highest quality, combat-proven electro- optical products for our customer base, and as such we are proud to announce that we are now providing the following warranties for our domestic customers:

1. All night vision systems, manufactured by N-Vision Optics are covered by a 10 year warranty. The 10 year warranty applies to the following systems: GT-14, LRS, PVS-14, G15, and DNVB.

2. All thermal imaging systems manufactured by N-Vision Optics are covered by a 5 year warranty. The 5 year warranty applies to the following systems : ATLAS Thermal Binoculars, TC35A/TC50A Thermal Clip-on Sights, and TWS13 Thermal Weapons Sights (all models).

www.nvisionoptics.com

US Army Awards Norotos $35 Mil Contract For Night Vision Mounts

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

The US Army recently announced a $35 million contract for the Norotos RHNO II – Helmet Mount configured either for MICH/ACH helmet, or PASGT helmet, as follows:

PN 1955010-1 RHNO II Helmet Mount Assembly, PASGT

PN 1955010-2 RHNO II ACH Helmet Mount Assembly, MICH

Norotos Inc.,* Santa Ana, California, has been awarded a maximum $35,625,106 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for helmet mounts for night vision systems. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is California, with a March 23, 2023, performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2023 Army working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (SPRBL1-18-D-0010).

www.norotos.com

ADS – Stabilizing Retention System for AN/AVS-6 NVGs

Monday, March 26th, 2018

ADS Inc recently published a case study on work they did to stabilize Color Night Display Modules for Army Aviators.

THE CHALLENGE:

Army rotary wing pilots flying with AN/AVS-6 night vision goggles (NVG) and Color Night Display Modules (CNDM) reported excessive vibration during flight.

This vibration created blurring of the CNDM displays, as viewed through the NVGs. This blurring rendered the CNDM displays unreliable, causing aircrew to discontinue use of the CNDM altogether.

THE SOLUTION:

ADS and partner Syncro saw this challenge as a critical operational deficiency. In response, the team designed and developed a custom stabilizing retention system for the Army’s AN/AVS-6 NVGs to reduce vibration during flight.

The ADS/Syncro NVG Stabilizers system equips Army AN/AVS-6 NVGs with retention collars to maximize their stiffness and stabilize the CNDM. The NVG Stabilizers allow the full range of NVG movement and adjustment.

To read the rest of the story and get the full details, visit adsinc.com/past-performance/stabilizing-retention-system-for-an-avs-6-night-vision-goggles

Meopta USA Introduces the TGA 75 Collapsible Spotting Scope  

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

TAMPA, FL, March 19, 2018 – Meopta USA introduces the TGA 75 collapsible spotting scope.  Engineered for hunters, the classic draw-tube design of this rugged spotting scope allows the length to be shorten from 14.8 inches when fully extended to 9.8 inches when collapsed, making it easier to carry. Featuring a 75mm objective lens, the fully-multi coated, premium-grade optics ensure superior light transmission and edge-to-edge clarity across the entire field of view while Meopta’s proprietary MeoShieldTM coating protects external lens surfaces from abrasions and scratches.

The TGA 75 has a fully-rubber-armored, lightweight aluminum body built to withstand use in the toughest terrain and is available with three interchangeable eyepieces: 30x WA-R (wide angle ranging), 30x WA (wide angle) or 20-60x zoom.

“The compact TGA 75 spotting scope is ideal for hunters on the move and especially popular with those who pack into remote areas,” said Randy Garrison, Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics.  “Size, weight and optical performance are important, and the TGA 75 delivers on all fronts.”

Shockproof and water-resistant, the TGA 75 can be mounted on a tripod but is easily used without one by placing it on a tree, rock or pack for support.

SPECIFICATIONS

TGA 75 Body

Objective Lens (mm): 75mm

Lens Coatings: MeoBright, MeoShield

Length w/o eyepiece (in): 14.8 in

Weight w/o eyepiece (oz): 44.1 oz

Close Focus (ft):         13.9 ft

Chassis material:       Magnesium alloy

Armor:       Full rubber armor

Tripod thread:         1/4 – 20

Dioptric Correction: +/- 5

Waterproof:         No

Water-Resistant Yes

Shockproof:         Yes

Eyepieces

30x WA-R 3 inches, 4.6 oz

30x WA 3 inches; 3.7 oz

20-60x 3.5 inches; 5.5 oz

Retail Price

TGA 75 Body: $899.95

30x WA-R Eyepiece: $399.95

30x WA Eyepiece: $399.95

20-60x Eyepiece: $399.95

www.meoptausa.com

Leupold VX-Freedom Named New Optic of the Year at 2018 Worldwide Spring Show

Monday, March 19th, 2018

BEAVERTON, Ore. — The VX®-Freedom™ from Leupold & Stevens, Inc., was named the “New Product of the Year” for the optics category at the 2018 Worldwide Spring Show in Reno, Nev. earlier this month.

Worldwide is a member-owned buying group that has been supplying independent retailers across the United States and Canada with products and services for 60 years. It’s comprised of professional merchandise buyers with extensive wholesale and retail backgrounds. The “New Product of the Year” awards are voted upon by the independent dealers that comprise Worldwide.

“The VX-Freedom line is built to deliver the relentless versatility and performance hunters and shooters have come to expect from the Leupold brand,” said Bruce Pettet, president and chief executive officer of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “We’re ecstatic that the Worldwide retailers have seen it and deemed it worthy of such recognition. They’re on the frontlines, working with consumers every day – which makes this honor a true testament to the Leupold brand.”

The VX-Freedom delivers relentless reliability and elite optical performance at a price point that’s impossible to disagree with – especially given that the line is designed, machined, and assembled in the United States. It is currently available in some of the industry’s most popular magnification ranges, such as 1.5-4×20, 2-7×33, 3-9×40, 3-9×50, 4-12×40. The series supports muzzleloader, rimfire, and centerfire rifles. Duplex®, Pig-Plex and the new Rimfire MOA, Tri-MOA and UltimateSlam reticles are available.

For more information on Leupold® products, please visit us at Leupold.com.