Lil Bow Peep, LLC is delighted to introduce the all new 2022 OMEGA III SIGHT now more advanced than ever before. As its predecessor, the Omega III Sight is a precision target-acquisition sight, boasting a smart rangefinder (up to 500m) and a HD Video recording feature capturing your shooting experience, all in one unit.

The new Omega III has a 5-mil dot independent, and fully adjustable reticle system that provides custom yardage selection with any speed crossbow, any shotgun, or rifle. One can select and place each dot at any yardage that one chooses, and move the dots laterally as well, for fine precision tuning. “This new system is a game changer,” says President and CEO Tim Barber, “as each dot represents the preferred yardage selection that one desires.”

Coupled with this, is the new LCD 5-position dimming feature for those concerned with being backlit in the blind. The new Omega III also has an integrated True Distance Calculator (inclinometer) for angle compensation when shooting from elevated positions, such as a tree stand. It’s new instant playback feature gives the shooter a quick review of their shot placement with just a push of the button.

Omega Sights realized that the 90-second continuous-ranging rangefinder in the Omega can deplete the battery with ongoing use, and now includes a 12-hour Rechargeable Supplemental Power Bank with your Omega III purchase. This included accessory fits conveniently onto any Omega Sight model and is no larger than a credit card, weighing merely 2 oz. Worries of having extra batteries for power depletion will no longer be a concern with the newly included Power Bank. Read more

Plymouth, MI (January 4, 2022) – In an exciting strategic move, EOTECH, the Michigan-based manufacturer of the world’s best holographic and magnified optics, has acquired Intevac Inc’s Photonics business (Photonics), a California-based technology leader in cutting edge digital sensor systems.

Photonics leads the world in the design and manufacturing of high-sensitivity night vision sensors, cameras, and systems. The organization boasts powerful technology-development capabilities and has a long history of successfully delivering winning solutions for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and the US Army IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) programs, to name a few. Read more

Plymouth, MI – Firearm Owners love EOTECH’s battle-proven optics for the military, police, and consumers. And as a testament to its popularity, the Michigan-based optics manufacturer needed more space to keep pace with increased demand and an ever-growing product line.

EOTECH’s hunt for new locations led them to Traverse City and Plymouth. Ideally situated within Michigan’s regional technology and manufacturing hub, both cities offer a talented labor pool and enhanced supplier access. “The choice to move was clear. Both Traverse City and Plymouth welcomed EOTECH with open arms,” said Dean Loebig, EOTECH Chief Technical & Operations Officer. “Offering an economic development incentive proved these cities wanted our business, plus it’s a strategic place to base our operations.”

Late Summer, EOTECH’s new manufacturing facility was up and running at 2207 Traverse Field Road in Traverse City, MI. It features a state of the art 22,000 square foot building. The new headquarters, an impressive 67,000 square foot building located at 46900 Port St. Plymouth, MI, will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2021. Read more

RICHMOND, Va. (Dec.14, 2021) — German Precision Optics (GPO), USA is setting the bar in the laser rangefinding binocular category with the introduction of its new RANGEGUIDE™ 8×32 and 10x32s. The extremely small size and light weight for a premium rangefinding binocular is unprecedented in this industry yet the new RANGEGUIDE™ 8×32 and 10×32 binoculars boast exceptional edge-to-edge clarity and precise ranging on reflective targets out to nearly 1.75 miles. They are the most compact high quality premium rangefinding binoculars in the world.

Standing just 5.4 inches tall, one might assume that the GPO RANGEGUIDE™ is just a compact binocular, but it not only lives up to its optical performance; it can accurately range targets out to 3,062 yards with inclination/declination compensation, while tipping the scales at a mere 24.3 ounces. The magnesium frame is to thank for much of the light weight, but the small footprint of the internal laser rangefinding engine is the RANGEGUIDE’s most prevalent feature. Read more

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

If you have a sportsman or woman on your gift list and have yet to decide on what to give, I’ll offer a couple of suggestions that are sure to please.  The best thing about these gift ideas is that there should be no concern if the outdoors person(s) already possesses something similar, because having more than one can be quite advantageous.  It will be up to you to research various examples, but with all the resources at one’s fingertips, the internet is your friend – especially, YouTube, where others have done the work for you.

A most important piece of gear is a good binocular.  Having more than one pair means being prepared in one’s vehicle, at home, or afield when distant objects need clarification.  Although prices for good glass can run above a thousand dollars, lower end binoculars today offer better quality than in years past because of modern computer technology.

Stay away from mini-binoculars, however, because they don’t offer a sufficient field of view necessary for quick target acquisition.   On the other hand, if the binocular is too large to carry afield, they’ll probably be left behind, which brings me to the next point relative to a safety issue.

It’s not a good idea to get into the habit of using a firearm’s scope as the only means to look for detail, and the reason is simple:  Doing so could mean you are pointing your firearm indiscriminately at objects that could be another hunter!  That’s against the rules of safety!  Besides that, the actual movement can be counter-productive.

For hunting in Michigan, 7 to 10 power magnification is good; anything more powerful can be hard to hold steadily.  The objective lens (the one farthest from the eyes) should be a minimum of 40 mm.

Along with a binocular must be the means to not only carry it comfortably, but to deploy it quickly.  Hunters don’t want binoculars dangling from a strap around one’s neck, and without a good harness, they’ll be left behind.  Therefore, protective harnesses are a must.  There are some quality harnesses that will protect the glass from adverse elements, while offering immediate deployment.

Nothing beats hands-on comparisons that can be made at a local supplier such as Bass Pro/Cabelas, where differences can be explained by trained personnel.

Finally, check the warranties.  Many companies have a “no-questions” lifetime warranty no matter how many times their products may have changed hands.  Consider a compact Burris binocular I purchased used that had a loose hinge allowing the lenses to flop around.  When I sent them in for repair, I ended up with a brand new binocular, which was superior in every facet at no cost.

Most Americans have feelings about Chinese products but its glass is here and being sold by American companies.  It is rare for any company to design and manufacture all the parts under one roof and almost impossible to determine the country of origin anymore.  However, if you can get past the notion of good glass only being made by countries with their first language being German, good value exists.