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		<title>Driving 50 mph in Uganda, East Africa when a gust of wind knocks your rifle off the truck</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Not the best way to start one&#8217;s dream hunt Tim Herald’s dream hunt had started off perfectly. He’d just taken a Uganda kob by the Nile River with his Trijicon Tenmile® 4.5-30&#215;56 long-range riflescope and was riding back to camp in the back of the safari truck. Then they turned a corner. “As we&#8217;re driving down the road, we came]]></description>
		
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		<title>Trijicon Introduces Next-Generation REAP-IR-50 Thermal Riflescope</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[WIXOM, MI. – Trijicon®, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aiming solutions, announces the new REAP-IR®-50 thermal riflescope series, combining high-resolution thermal imaging, advanced media capabilities, intuitive user-configurable controls, wireless connectivity, and an available integrated laser rangefinder in an all-new, field-ready thermal platform. American to the core, the REAP-IR-50 is powered by an all-new, proprietary Trijicon]]></description>
		
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		<title>Meprolight&#8217;s &#8216;Buy an Optic, Get a Can&#8217; Promotion Returns October 1</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meprolight USA is bringing back its &#8220;Buy an Optic, Get a Can&#8221; suppressor rebate promotion for a limited time. From October 1 through December 31, 2026, customers who purchase a qualifying Meprolight optic will receive a one-time-use rebate card redeemable for a free 4-inch aluminum Backdraft Suppressors Hunter suppressor, a $189.99 value. Customers can select their preferred caliber or apply]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sightmark Introduces Solitude HD Micro and Compact Spotting Scopes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sightmark is expanding its spotting scope lineup with two new Solitude HD models built for hunters, birders and wildlife observers who need dedicated long-range glass without committing to a full-size spotting scope. The new Solitude HD 9-27&#215;56 Micro Spotting Scope and Solitude HD 15-45&#215;65 Compact Spotting Scope deliver two different balances of portability, magnification and optical performance for users who]]></description>
		
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		<title>Leupold&#8217;s New MX-6HD 8-48&#215;60 First Focal Plane Spotting Scope</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<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 MX-6HD family of spotting scopes. The MX-6HD first focal plane (FFP) spotting scope is built for individuals and teams who need more than just a clear image. Whether you&#8217;re calling impacts, scanning terrain, or identifying targets]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vortex Adds New Green Dot and Tan Housing Options to Defender Lineup</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When failure isn’t an option. Now with more options for concealed carry and tactical shooters. Holster wear. Barricade hits. Repeated recoil. Bad weather. Defender was designed for the realities of everyday carry and fast-paced tactical shooting, where equipment gets handled rough and doubt in your optic has no place in the equation. The Defender-CCW™ and Defender-ST™ Enclosed Solar Micro Red]]></description>
		
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		<title>Primary Arms Optics Releases the CLx 1-6&#215;24 SFP Rifle Scope with New ACSS 22LR G2 Reticle</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/09/primary-arms-optics-releases-the-clx-1-6x24-sfp-rifle-scope-with-new-acss-22lr-g2-reticle.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Primary Arms Optics has released the CLx 1-6&#215;24 SFP Rifle Scope with the ACSS 22LR G2, a bullet drop compensating reticle built specifically for .22 LR. Underneath, it is the same entry-level low power variable optic already in the CLx line, now offered with a reticle calibrated to rimfire ballistics at a listed price of $199.99. The ACSS 22LR G2]]></description>
		
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		<title>Guns.com Launches &#8216;The Hunt Begins&#8217; Nationwide Campaign with $5,600 Hunting Giveaway</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/09/guns-com-launches-the-hunt-begins-nationwide-campaign-with-5600-hunting-giveaway.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Christensen Arms, Walker&#8217;s, Montana Knife Company, Burris Optics and Guns.com team up to help hunters gear up for the season. Burnsville, MN – The waiting is over. The new season is calling. Let the hunt begin. Guns.com today announced the launch of &#8220;The Hunt Begins,&#8221; a nationwide fall hunting campaign presented by Christensen Arms and Walker&#8217;s, designed to help hunters]]></description>
		
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		<title>Burris Veracity Riflescopes Now Available</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burris Optics announces that its new Veracity® riflescope lineup is now available at dealers nationwide. Representing the next evolution of one of the most trusted hunting optics on the market, the completely redesigned 2026 Veracity series builds upon the proven performance of the original with improved optics, enhanced ergonomics, and innovative features engineered for today&#8217;s hunters. This hunting season, consider]]></description>
		
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		<title>ATN Launches Its Largest Sale Ever — Up to $1,500 Off the ThOR 6 Elite and ThOR 6 Mini Now Under $700</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/09/atn-launches-its-largest-sale-ever-up-to-1500-off-the-thor-6-elite-and-thor-6-mini-now-under-700.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting September 1, ATN&#8217;s entire Generation 6 thermal lineup goes on sale — including the ThOR 6 Elite, ThOR 6 Mini, TICO 6, and BlazeSeeker 6 — as the company heads into hunting season with the biggest promotion in its history. ATN Corp, a U.S. leader in thermal imaging with more than 30 years of experience, today announced the largest]]></description>
		
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