<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Optics &#8211; ThinkingAfield.org</title>
	<atom:link href="https://thinkingafield.org/category/optics/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://thinkingafield.org</link>
	<description>Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:56:08 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2</generator>
	<item>
		<title>Leupold&#8217;s New VX-Freedom Straight-Wall Riflescope</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupolds-new-vx-freedom-straight-wall-riflescope.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupolds-new-vx-freedom-straight-wall-riflescope.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72388</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Leupold &#38; Stevens, Inc., provider of the world&#8217;s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new VX-Freedom Straight-Wall riflescope. Built specifically for rifles chambered for popular straight-wall cartridges, the VX-Freedom Straight-Wall gives hunters a fast, simple, and precise aiming solution in the moments that matter most. It ships with three pre-calibrated elevation]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupolds-new-vx-freedom-straight-wall-riflescope.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Leupold Adds Hornady 4DOF Ballistic Calculator, Precision Cut Archery Software to RX-5000 Handheld Rangefinder</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupold-adds-hornady-4dof-ballistic-calculator-precision-cut-archery-software-to-rx-5000-handheld-rangefinder.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupold-adds-hornady-4dof-ballistic-calculator-precision-cut-archery-software-to-rx-5000-handheld-rangefinder.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72367</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Leupold &#38; Stevens, Inc., provider of the world&#8217;s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the addition of two industry-leading ballistic solvers to its RX-5000 rangefinder: Hornady&#8217;s 4DOF® ballistic calculator for rifle shooters and the Precision Cut Archery ballistic calculator for bowhunters and competitive archers. The new features can be downloaded for free through the Leupold]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/leupold-adds-hornady-4dof-ballistic-calculator-precision-cut-archery-software-to-rx-5000-handheld-rangefinder.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>EOTECH Supplies Electro-Optics to the U.S. Army</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/eotech-supplies-electro-optics-to-the-u-s-army.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/eotech-supplies-electro-optics-to-the-u-s-army.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72357</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[EOTECH, a division of American Holoptics and leader in advanced electro-optic sighting systems, today announced the recent sale of its OGL® (On-Gun Laser) systems, HWS® (Holographic Weapon Sights), and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army, totaling 14,000 units. The procurement was executed through multiple Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys to directly support the PAE Maneuver Ground portfolio&#8217;s surrogate optics project]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/eotech-supplies-electro-optics-to-the-u-s-army.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Steiner Introduces the Next-Generation MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/steiner-introduces-the-next-generation-mps-2-0-micro-pistol-sight.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/steiner-introduces-the-next-generation-mps-2-0-micro-pistol-sight.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72353</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Steiner, a global leader in premium optics trusted by military and law enforcement professionals around the world, proudly introduces the MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight—the next generation of its enclosed emitter red dot engineered for duty, defense, and uncompromising reliability. Designed by Steiner Germany, the MPS 2.0 builds upon the proven performance of the original MPS while delivering meaningful improvements]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/08/steiner-introduces-the-next-generation-mps-2-0-micro-pistol-sight.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>New Gen 2 Frontier ED X Binoculars From Hawke Optics Represent The Next Evolution In Clarity</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/new-gen-2-frontier-ed-x-binoculars-from-hawke-optics-represent-the-next-evolution-in-clarity.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/new-gen-2-frontier-ed-x-binoculars-from-hawke-optics-represent-the-next-evolution-in-clarity.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72322</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Hawke® Optics, a global leader in precision sporting optics, proudly announces the latest advancement in optical clarity found in the second-generation Frontier ED X Binoculars. The Frontier ED X has always been Hawke&#8217;s flagship binoculars, and the newest version will have you seeing things you never imagined you could with optics that ring true to the company&#8217;s tradition of optimal]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/new-gen-2-frontier-ed-x-binoculars-from-hawke-optics-represent-the-next-evolution-in-clarity.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Smith &#038; Wesson and Vortex Partner on New Model 1854 Hunting Rifle Packages</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/smith-wesson-and-vortex-partner-on-new-model-1854-hunting-rifle-packages.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/smith-wesson-and-vortex-partner-on-new-model-1854-hunting-rifle-packages.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Firearms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72312</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith &#38; Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced the launch of four Model 1854 lever-action rifle packages, including two models chambered in .30-30 Winchester and two models chambered in .45-70 Government. Each rifle comes factory-equipped with a Vortex Crossfire® HD 2-7&#215;32 riflescope, providing users with a complete,]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/smith-wesson-and-vortex-partner-on-new-model-1854-hunting-rifle-packages.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>ATN Firmware Update Sharpens the ThOR 6 Elite — the Best Thermal Rifle Scope on the Market</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/atn-firmware-update-sharpens-the-thor-6-elite-the-best-thermal-rifle-scope-on-the-market.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/atn-firmware-update-sharpens-the-thor-6-elite-the-best-thermal-rifle-scope-on-the-market.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72296</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[ATN Corp, a U.S. leader in thermal imaging with more than 30 years of experience, today released a major firmware update for the ATN ThOR 6 Elite thermal rifle scope. The new firmware sharpens image quality out of the box, speeds contrast response, tightens digital zoom clarity, and improves battery recognition — extending the ThOR 6 Elite&#8217;s position as the]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/atn-firmware-update-sharpens-the-thor-6-elite-the-best-thermal-rifle-scope-on-the-market.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Steiner eOptics Introduces M830rc X LRF 1535nm with A.T.A.K. Connectivity</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/steiner-eoptics-introduces-m830rc-x-lrf-1535nm-with-a-t-a-k-connectivity.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/steiner-eoptics-introduces-m830rc-x-lrf-1535nm-with-a-t-a-k-connectivity.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72253</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Miamisburg, Ohio – Steiner eOptics introduces the M830rc X LRF 1535nm, a laser rangefinder binocular now featuring seamless connectivity to the A.T.A.K. (Android Tactical Assault Kit) Battle Management System. Through a newly developed interface, targets lased with the M830rc X LRF are instantly transferred into the A.T.A.K. Battle Management System and displayed on a shared, real-time digital map, making them]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/steiner-eoptics-introduces-m830rc-x-lrf-1535nm-with-a-t-a-k-connectivity.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>ZeroTech Optics Introduces the Vengeance 1-6&#215;24 LPVO in Flat Dark Earth</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/zerotech-optics-introduces-the-vengeance-1-6x24-lpvo-in-flat-dark-earth.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/zerotech-optics-introduces-the-vengeance-1-6x24-lpvo-in-flat-dark-earth.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72231</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Nashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics is expanding its popular Vengeance riflescope lineup with the release of the new Vengeance 1-6&#215;24 LPVO – RAR Illuminated FDE. The new Flat Dark Earth configuration gives hunters, recreational shooters, and modern sporting rifle owners another finish option while retaining the dependable performance and practical features that have made the Vengeance 1-6&#215;24 LPVO a favorite among shooters. Designed for fast target acquisition]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/zerotech-optics-introduces-the-vengeance-1-6x24-lpvo-in-flat-dark-earth.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>Today&#8217;s 100 Days of Silence Giveaway $3,100+ Prize Package</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/todays-100-days-of-silence-giveaway-3100-prize-package.html</link>
					<comments>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/todays-100-days-of-silence-giveaway-3100-prize-package.html#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Firearms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Promotions]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thinkingafield.org/?p=72186</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Silencer Central invites you to get in on the biggest suppressor giveaway in history, the 100 Days of Silence. Today, July 10, 2026, is Day 85 of the 100 Days of Silence promotion, and one lucky winner will receive over $3,100 in prizes. This giveaway is available just for today, so enter now. The lucky]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/todays-100-days-of-silence-giveaway-3100-prize-package.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
			</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
