Modular firearms are nothing new. They’ve been around for well over 100 years. Despite this, SIG successfully developed one of the most modular pistols. So successful that the US Armed Forced uses a variant of these modular pistols as the M17/18. The civilian model of the M17/18 is the SIG P320, a pistol that can be customized for concealed carry, competition, or just plinking at the range. Users can attach a pistol optic with their milled slides for some of the best and most consistent loadouts.

The SCS-320 (Solar Charging Sight) is designed for P320 optics-ready handguns and other DPP footprints. It takes the already well-designed P320 and augments it for optimal performance. The new optic attaches directly to the slide without needing an adapter plate. For perfect reticle illumination, the unit uses multidirectional light sensors in complement with a solar charging system to adjust brightness automatically. The SCS can operate indefinitely using an internal, rechargeable 20,000-hour battery, meaning you will never need to change batteries again. While brightness is automatically calibrated, an intensity override function locks the optic into a high-brightness mode for 30 minutes. Read more

InfiRay Outdoor, in partnership with iRayUSA, will allow all US dealers to temporarily discount the RICO HD (the world’s first commercial 1280 Thermal Weapon Sight) from $17,999 down to $15,999 during the month of September.

The RICO HD (RS75) is the world’s first commercially-available 1280 resolution thermal weapon sight. With a 75mm objective lens, large eyepiece, included rangefinder, recoil-isolating picatinny mount, and many other leading features, the RICO (Rugged Infrared Compact Optic) HD is the most advanced thermal weapon sight available on the civilian market. As with all technical industries, the most advanced technology in-class often comes with a larger price tag. For the first time since its introduction, the price of the RS75 will be temporarily reduced. “We’re excited to temporarily reduce the price of the RICO HD this month – ahead of predator hunting seasons, just in time for Labor Day deal hunters,” said Pliny Gale, iRayUSA Director of Marketing. “We have seen so many hunters and shooters amazed by the clarity and quality of this scope, but were waiting for a price promotion to get one — now’s the chance.”

This promotional pricing will be available through all authorized US dealers, September 1st through 30th, while inventory is available. On October 1st, pricing will return to $17,999. Read more

Following last year’s release of the T6Xi series of tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics, known for precision made riflescopes and binoculars with industry leading light transmission and clarity, releases a new lineup of premium optics designed with the modern big game hunter in mind—just in time for the 2023 hunting season.

Boasting similar military and law-enforcement DNA as the T6Xi tactical riflescope series, the all-new H6Xi series is designed for serious hunters who demand an optic that blends unfailing precision, versatility, and exceptional optical performance in a package capable of conquering the most extreme hunting environments. Read more

In 2017, Burris disrupted the hunting optics market with the robust Signature HD binocular lineup, capturing the attention of hunters across both western and eastern regions. Renowned for their resilience in the harshest hunting terrains, coupled with Burris’s focus on clarity and light transmission, the Signature HD series established new benchmarks in their class of observational optics.

Now, Burris ups the game with the release of the new Signature HD 15×56 binoculars.

The Signature HD 15×56 joins the original 8×42, 10×42, and 12×50 Signature HD models to provide outdoor enthusiasts with a full range of optics to meet every adventure. With its 15X magnification, the Signature HD 15×56 puts the farthest objects practically in your lap. Designed with everything a hunter needs for glassing distant game and precision shooters spotting impacts on targets, the newest Signature HD binocular delivers an expansive field of view and maximum low light visibility.

Featuring Bak-4 glass with Phase Correct, dielectric coating found on the prisms the Signature HD 15×56 delivers optimal resolution, color fidelity, and light transmission, and boasts the same precision manufacturing and quality offered in the 8x, 10x, and 12x binoculars. Precision-ground lenses follow the same “performance-first” construction and include Hi-Lume Index-matched multi-coating to further boost clarity, light transmission, and to eliminate glare. And to ensure the view is always clear, the binoculars are nitrogen-filled for reliable waterproof and fog-proof performance. Read more

Built to seamlessly fit the packs of today’s weight-wary, backcountry hunters.

When every ounce counts, this tag-filling machine gives advanced hunters every tool they need in the compact package they demand. Sacrifice nothing with the Razor® HD 13-39×56.

Every ounce matters on long backcountry hunts, where the terrain and the elements can make each step a slog. But hunters are not willing to sacrifice exceptional performance to save on weight. For them, the Razor® HD 13-39×56 spotting scope is the ideal solution, blending premium optics and a compact form factor.

Glassing on the move doesn’t get any better. At just 10.4″ long and 28.6 oz. for the angled model (11.1″ and 29.5 oz. for the straight), the Razor® HD 13-39×56 fits your pack and the way you hunt. Rapid deployment is a snap thanks to a compact, snag-free design highlighted by a helical focus wheel, giving you total control over this spotter’s wide field of view. Read more

EL Range 32 – GROUND-BREAKINGLY LIGHT

SWAROVSKI OPTIK is extending its EL Range series with a new compact and lightweight version.

Cranston, Rhode Island – Swarovski Optik North America, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company, announces the new compact, lightweight EL Range 32.

Two years after the launch of the latest generation EL Range 42, Swarovski Optik is introducing a smaller, lighter 32mm version in a choice of 8X or 10X magnification. At only 24 oz. and 5.6 inches long, the EL Range 32 offers the choice of choosing the left or right-side button for the measurement button, a handy feature whether right or left handed. The opposite button will become the mode button. With ranging capability from 10 to 1500 yards, the EL Range 32 is an ideal lightweight companion for the firearm or bow hunter.

The 32 mm model with its new single bridge design combines all the familiar EL Range features such as HD optics for high contrast images, magnesium housing, ballistic readout of rifle scope click corrections in MOA or MRAD, scan mode and Tracking Assistant. The EL Range can be configured according to individual preferences using the EL Range Configurator App and customized with the hunter’s own data for precise ranging. The FRR Forehead Rest has been further enhanced for maximum stability and is available as an accessory. Read more

Meopta’s MeoStar S2 82mm HD Spotting Scope with removable 20-70x eyepiece has been named “Best Overall Spotting Scope” and winner of Outdoor Life’s 2023 Editor’s Choice Award in the full-size spotting scopes category.

The MeoStar S2 82 features premium, extra-low dispersion, fluoride-treated HD glass that eliminates chromatic aberration to give the sharpest resolution, contrast, and color fidelity possible. The Outdoor Life test team noticed the outstanding performance citing the MeoStar’s best-in-class optical resolution and image quality, extremely tactile focus and power changing controls, sharp edge-to-edge clarity, excellent internal coatings, and outstanding price among other factors that made this premium spotting scope stand out in the test.

“The price—the real-world street price is around $3,000 for both the body and the 20-70-power eyepiece—is about $1,000 lower than its European peers, but you get the same vivid image, the stunning edge-to-edge clarity, and the velvety controls. In short, the MeoStar is an investment-grade spotting scope that is a relative bargain when considered against its competitors.”

“The Meopta easily won our low-light test, and topped the field in optical resolution. The test team especially liked the long-range detail it produced, even at higher magnifications.”

• Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life Hunting, Conservation, and Optics Editor Read more

GREELEY, CO – Burris Optics, a trailblazer in precision optics, announces that the Burris Thermal V2 Riflescope is now shipping. Engineered to deliver best-in-class thermal imaging capabilities, the Thermal V2 Riflescope delivers a Simple, Fast, and Powerful experience revolutionizing the way predator and hog hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and professional users experience the great outdoors.

Designed with advanced thermal imaging technology, the Burris Thermal V2 Riflescope provides users with a thermal imaging solution that enhances situational awareness, detection, and tracking—even in the dead of night. With its exceptional performance, the Burris Thermal V2 Riflescope empowers users to uncover hidden targets and detect heat signatures with remarkable clarity and accuracy.

Equipped with Burris Cyber Core, a state-of-the-art thermal processing system, the BTS V2 combines a 12mm 35MM Objective lens, 400×300 thermal sensor and an advanced image processor, to deliver clear and detailed images. Users are able to identify objects and targets such as pigs and coyotes at distances better than ever. Read more