The Optics 1 Integrated Compact Ultralight Gun-Mounted Rangefinder is Picatinny compatible and will Range man-sized targets out to 1300m (+/- 1m) and vehicles out to 2500m. That’s thanks to the Vectronix 3013 Module with all lasers operating on the same optical plane.
In addition to Range dividing, it offers a Visible laser, IR laser and IR flood light as well as a Night Vision mode.
Now, it’s also compatible with Kestrel weather meters integrating the Applied Ballistics software. Connecting via Bluetooth, the I-CUGR displays accurate holds.
I-CUGR is 5.96″ x 2.84″ x 1.80″, weighs 12 oz and is powered by a single CR123A battery which provides over 3000 ranging events.
C2i Advanced Technologies exhibited their Remote Aiming System – Rifle. Essentially, it places a see through camera in a weapon’s optic. This allows the reticle to be viewed remotely, whether by the Soldier via a monocle, or an arm mounted screen. This means the shooter can remain behind cover, only exposing the weapon to enemy fire and still effectively engage threats.
Furthermore, the image can be viewed by others. In the case of marksmanship training, this is a great capability.
The Minimalist Gear Pack (LBX 0321A) looks like a mini 3-Day Pack and it’s intended as a 24-hour pack, but its design is meant to work in conjunction with LBX’s Modular vests and panels. The pack’s overall dimensions of 14.5″H x 11.5″W x 5″D offers two zippered compartments.
As you can see, it incorporates padded adjustable shoulder straps as well as an adjustable sternum strap. Additionally, the back is padded with air channels for when it’s worn alone.
Exterior
6×6 loop modular webbing, compatible w/ LBX & LBT hook lined panels
Zippered admin pocket w/ 6W x 3H loop panel for identification patches etc
Each side has 2×3 modular webbing for accessory pouches
Drain grommets on rear and bottom
Reinforced carry handle
The ASAP Universal Loader from Butker Creek is designed to work with AR magazines and offered three ways to load.
Loose ammo can be loaded one round at a time with a simple click, or you can engage the loading arm to expedite the process. The loading arm can handle up to 10 rounds of loose ammo, or ammo in a stripper clip, and the rounds are locked into the mag with a quick push.
For ages, Soldiers and Marines have been making their own battle boards, and then an entrepreneur comes along and not only does it for us, but also does it better.
For those of you unfamiliar, a battle board is a large book, board or case, used to display a map and other leadership tools such as unit status charts. It’s most useful as a battle tracker and logistics and fire support planner. Generally, they incorporate acetate or other clear, write-on/wipe-off material in order to make notes which can be erased when no longer needed, if the situation changes, or to avoid disclosure in the event capture is imminent. Sure, there are software packages which accomplish this function, but they rely on power and systems they run on are vulnerable to damage by the the environment and threat weapons. Since a well constructed battle board protects the hardcopy maps and other data from the elements, they’ll survive pretty much anything short of fire, or a direct hit.
Battle Board (with big “B”s) was developed by Marine Infantrymen. They use a tough polycarbonate sheet along with 500D nylon to construct their boards. In addition to a carrying handle, they include a protractor and pen storage pocket.
Battle Board offers the 12″ x 16″ Swift and Expeditionary models which can be used alone or combined to create the FIST model.
Battle Board will soon be introducing the Swift Lite and Expeditionary Lite which are 10″ x 12″ versions of their full size boards.
Last week, I was sick as a dog with a sinus infection and bronchitis. I was so busy keeping my nose to the grind stone I didn’t realize we had posted our 20,000th active post. Not bad for a website with one full time writer and just nine years to do it in. But believe me, this is a lot easier when I’m not sick.
