Category: Optics

Nikon Distance Lock Technology

Nikon Sport Optics has announced the release of
six new riflescopes with a Distance Lock function located in the first focal plane, which allows the riflescope to maintain its scale and distance proportion on a target throughout the entire zoom range. The greatest benefit of these new BDC Distance Lock-equipped riflescopes will be for those who use Nikon’s Spot On™ Ballistic Program and BDC reticles to compensate for bullet drop at extended ranges.

The Spot On program allows shooters to input their shooting conditions and ballistic information in order to find the exact point of aim on Nikon’s BDC reticles (with unique circles and hash marks) for whatever distance they are shooting.
Up until now, all of Nikon’s riflescopes have been in the second focal plane, which means that as shooters zoom from the lowest magnification to the highest, the reticle remains the same size. For Spot On users, this has meant that the aiming points provided by the popular ballistic app have been specific to one magnification (typically the highest power).
With the new BDC Distance Lock function that keeps everything in the first focal plane, the aiming points provided by the Spot On application will be the same, regardless of what magnification the riflescope is set at. This is made possible because with a first focal plane riflescope, the reticle changes in size as one zooms to higher or lower magnifications.

Nikon’s new riflescopes with the BDC Distance Lock function include:
– MONARCH 3 3-12x42SF Matte BDC FFP
– MONARCH 3 4-16x42SF Matte BDC FFP
– MONARCH 3 4-16x50SF Matte BDC FFP
– PROSTAFF 5 3.5-14x40SF  Matte BDC FFP
– PROSTAFF 5 3.5-14x50SF Matte BDC FFP
– PROSTAFF 5 4.5-18x40SF Matte BDC FFP
The MONARCH 3 and PROSTAFF 5 BDC Distance Lock riflescopes all feature Nikon’s Fully Multilayer Coated lenses that deliver superior light transmission for bright, clear images with balanced color. They are built with one-inch main body tubes, generous eye relief and a quick-focus eyepiece for extremely easy adjustment.
The elevation and windage adjustments are made in clickable increments of ¼-inch @ 100 yards. The turrets all have a Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset feature that enables users to lift the turret and return to the “zero” mark after sighting in. This function not only simplifies adjustments in the field, it also makes it easier to relocate one’s zero, should the turrets get accidentally turned.
These riflescopes also have a side-focus knob for parallax adjustment. The side-focus knob has distances inscribed on it, making it easy to quickly focus the scope from a particular vantage point. 

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Steiner Offers Free Set of T-Series Rings with Purchase of Riflescope


GREELEY, Colo. — Competitive shooters have come to rely on Steiner for high-quality, dependable optics and shooting accessories. Continuing that tradition, Steiner has launched the new line of T-Series Rings for both 30 mm and 34 mm scope tubes. For a limited time only, from now until April 30, 2016, if you purchase a GS3, Nighthunter Xtreme, T5Xi or M5Xi riflescope of your choice, Steiner will include a set of T-Series Rings for FREE.T-Series Rings are made in the U.S.A. and offer the perfect mounting solution for precision riflescopes. The rear ring incorporates a bubble level with a blue liquid to help shooters maintain a perfectly level shooting platform for consistent, repeatable accuracy. The rings are available in Low, Medium, High and Extra High heights. Read more
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Streamlight Introduces Select TLRs in Flat Dark Earth


EAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown colors for select TLR® weapon-mounted lights, in response to consumer demand for these color choices in weapons and accessories.The Streamlight TLR-1 HL® light is now available in both of the new colors. Additionally, the Streamlight TLR-6® is available in Flat Dark Earth Brown (model designed for use with Glock® 42 and Glock® 43 handguns only). Read more
Optics

Burris Offers Free Fastfire 3 Sight


GREELEY, Colo., —Burris Optics is offering a FREE FastFire 3 Reflex Sight with 3-MOA red dot when you purchase a Burris AR-332 or AR-536 prism sight from now until April 1, 2016. This is the perfect package for any tactical shooting enthusiast, with an impressive savings of $249.The FastFire 3 can be mounted to almost any firearm, from handguns to rifles and shotguns. It provides users with 3 manual brightness settings and an automatic brightness adjustment setting. The Burris Prism Sights are rugged and compact, offering a fast-acquisition reticle with three color settings: red, green, and black. The FastFire 3 can be mounted directly on top of the Prism Sight for a versatile package ideal for any form of tactical or competitive shooting. Read more
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Browning Introduces Hell’s Canyon Flashlight

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  • Features advanced digital circuitry
  • Constructed of rugged aircraft grade aluminum
  • Luxeon white LED bulb with high and low modes
  • Comes with one AA battery and one rechargeable battery

The new Hell’s Canyon Speed Alpha Max Rechargeable flashlight features advanced digital circuitry that uses either a single AA battery or a 14500 Li-ion rechargeable. The option of different batteries means the user will never be without a power source.

Constructed of rugged aircraft grade aluminum, the Hell’s Canyon Speed Alpha Max Rechargeable flashlight is waterproof and submersible to 3 feet for 30 minutes. A Luxeon white LED bulb with high and low modes has a max brightness of 315 and a low of 155 lumens and an effective distance of 150 to 85 yards. A single green LED provides stealth. The light also features a fast strobe mode for emergency signaling. A lockout tailcap switch provides momentary and continuous modes.

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Meopta Introduces the ZD 6-24×56 RD Riflescope


HAUPPAUGE, NY – Meopta is pleased to introduce the new 30mm ZD 6-24×56 RD riflescope. Designed for sniper rifles, the Meopta ZD 6-24×56 RD is a precision long-range riflescope that allows shooters to achieve deadly-accurate shot placement at extreme distances. This scope features a 30mm one-piece, aircraft-grade aluminum alloy tube. The new MilDot II RD illuminated reticle, located in the second focal plane with integrated range-finding markers, is calibrated for accurate target estimation in standard calibers – 7.62×52 NATO, .308, .338WM and 12.7mm. The turret mounted parallax adjustment ranges from 27 yards to infinity, guaranteeing precision aiming at any desired range.Meopta’s advanced RD illumination system control is located on the ocular of this scope. The push button control allows the user to choose between seven reticle intensity settings to adjust for varying light conditions from extremely low light to bright daytime sunlight. Intermediate off positions between every setting allows the user to quickly find their preferred illumination setting. If the illumination control is not used in three hours, illumination automatically turns off to prolong battery life. Read more
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CYCLOPS® Introduces the TF300 FLASHLIGHT


Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, continues to light the way for outdoor professionals and weekend warriors who demand reliability and performance in headlamps, spotlights and specialty lighting. Cyclops® introduces TF300 tactical flashlight that is made for everyday carry.The TF300 flashlight carries a Cree® XPG2 LED 5 watt and produces a light output of 300 lumens on high. The spot to flood capability provides a magnifier beam distance up to 160 meters. Its 3-mode setting can be used at 100%, 20% or S.O.S. saving battery time. A rear tactical switch enables easy on and off function of the light. The TF300 is built to last with its housing that is composed of durable anodized aluminum alloy and is IPX4 weather resistant rated. The TF300 weighs 4.2 ounces for easy, everyday carry. It is powered by 3 AAA batteries that are included and has a burn time of 3 hours on high beam. Read more
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK Introduces New Z8i Rifle Scope


SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company, presents the new Z8i rifle scope. The Z8i rifle scope completely redefines performance with its 8x zoom and an outstanding optical system which offers rapid target acquisition. The 8x zoom combines a large field of view with high level of detail accuracy offering optimum detail recognition. The new rifle scope impresses with its high magnification ranges and uncompromising image definition across the whole field of view. SWAROVSKI OPTIK will offer the Z8i in four different models; Z8i 1-8×24, Z8i 1.7-13.3×42 P, Z8i 2-16×50 P, and Z8i 2.3-18×56 P.

Within the Z8i rifle scope SWAROVSKI OPTIK introduces the first switchable reticle called the FLEXCHANGE 4A-IF. This new feature enables the user to switch the illuminated ring around the illuminated center dot on and off, with the press of a button, (For example you can switch from a 4A-i to a CD-i style reticle.) The FLEXCHANGE is offered in the Z8i 1-8×24 and the Z8i 1.7-13.3×42 P rifle scopes. Another option on the new Z8i is the ballistic turret flex (BTF) which can be configured separately using several different types of ballistic compensation correction, and be attached and removed at any time without tools. The BTF comes as a set with both the windage and elevation turrets. If used as a top turret, it can compensate for bullet drop, and when used as a side turret, for windage adjustment. Another optional accessory for the BTF, the personalized ballistic ring (PBR) offers yardage or Mil adjustments for all the relevant hunting distances. Read more

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Crimson Trace Offers 1911 Wood Upgrades

Crimson Trace LG-17 Lasergrips, Cocobolo

(Wilsonville, OR)—Gun owners have a love—and sometimes hate— relationship with wood. Wood grain and texture looks stunning to many, but in some products it is not as durable or reliable as other available materials, such as hard resin-based G10. Until just a decade or so back, nearly every firearm sold included some type of wood in the stock, forend and grips. For those who love wood, Crimson Trace offers nearly a dozen laser sight options with wood to upgrade the iconic 1911 pistol. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Streamlight Introduces TLR-6 Universal Kit


Includes a Light/Laser Module and Housings for 18+ Sub-Compact HandgunsEAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a Universal Weapon Kit for its TLR-6® handgun light that includes a light/laser module and six interchangeable housings to fit a variety of sub-compact handguns. The housings are designed for use with more than 18 different models of Glock®, M&P Shield™, KAHR®, SIG SAUER® and Kimber® handguns.

The TLR-6, the first light with an integrated red aiming laser for sub-compact handguns, is designed to maximize visibility and targeting capability in a variety of home defense and tactical applications. Streamlight introduced the light — an industry first — in 2015 with a housing designed to fit the trigger guard of Glock® 42 and Glock® 43 handguns. Read more

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