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Athlon Optics- Helos BTR GEN2 New Product Release
Olathe, Kansas – Precision shooting solutions are not just for the range. Meet the Helos BTR GEN2 from Athlon Optics. This First Focal Plane cross-over scope brings precision shooting features to the modern hunter as well. Simple push/pull locking windage and elevation turrets, paired with a precision zero stop ensure you never loose track of your zero.
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GRINNELL, Iowa (January 13, 2021) –With traditional trade shows canceled, Brownells will cap its week long NOT Show eVent, January 18 through 22, with the release of the next scope in the Brownells Match Precision Optic line.
First announced at SHOT Show 2019, the Brownells MPO scopes have high-quality glass made in Japan, and Brownells’ unique Non-Obscuring Illuminated Milling Reticle. The illuminated reticle features a central aiming dot inside a box, allowing precise aim at small targets without blocking them from view.
The newest MPO is a 1-8X24mm model with a similar reticle and is perfect for use on flattop AR-15 style firearms, or any other platform suited for an LPVO for quick switches between up-close shooting and targets farther out.
Open for pre-order starting Friday, January 22, the 1-8X24mm MPO It will be available by itself or packaged with a Brownells mount:
Throughout the NOT Show eVent week, visitors to the Brownells NOT Show eVent page can enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes valued up to $1,600, including complete firearms from both Stag Arms and FM, a Midwest Industries handguard and Grey Ghost Precision parts for the Sig 320. Read more
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is proud to unveil the next iteration of the celebrated Thermion product family – the Thermion XM30 3.5-14x Thermal Riflescope (PL76524). The XM30 boasts 12 µm pixel pitch with 320×240 microbolometer sensor resolution, guaranteeing adult-sized heat signature detection up to 1,400 yards away, day or night. Whether you’re hog, predator or varmint hunting, the XM30 delivers premium imaging at an affordable price point. In keeping with Pulsar’s commitment to technological excellence, the fixed-focus Thermion XM30 features built-in recording with sound, Picture-in-Picture mode, Wi-Fi connectivity and Stream Vision app compatibility to capture, preserve and share your hunting memories. Remarkably rugged, the IP67 waterproof-rated XM30 is housed in a metal body boasting an operating temperature range of -13F to 122F and is recoil-rated up to .375 H&H. The XM30 is powered by a B-Pack Mini Li-Ion rechargeable battery with up to 5 hours of life. Read more
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has announced the release of a new reticle configuration for the GLx 2.5-10x44mm FFP Rifle Scope (MPN: 610143). The ACSS® Griffin™ MIL reticle brings the advanced ranging tools and innovative horseshoe design of traditional ACSS reticles to a MIL-grid system. Even with the new ACSS Griffin MIL reticle, this scope maintains its favorable price at $649.99. Read more
Wixom, MI. — Trijicon Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is pleased to announce that the Trijicon Huron riflescope has been selected to receive a Golden Bullseye Award as the 2021 American Hunter Optic of the Year.
The Golden Bullseye Award is an acknowledgement of the finest products available in the shooting sports, and Trijicon is honored to be the recipient of this notable award. The Trijicon Huron series is built with the same military-grade construction and premium glass that has earned Trijicon a world-class reputation and features four different variable power options.
“The Huron was purpose-made for the North American deer hunter,” said Chuck Wahr, Trijicon Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We wanted to provide hunters with an intuitive, truly usable feature set while still delivering extreme precision and durability at an affordable price.”
The new Trijicon Huron riflescopes feature a sleek satin finish and include 1-4×24, 2.5-10×40, 3-9×40, and 3-12×40 models, each of which is engineered for extreme durability and proven precision in every season and lighting condition. Ranging from 15.9 to 18.2 oz. and offering up to 100 MOA of adjustment from either a 30mm or 1-inch main tube, the Huron line gives deer hunters plenty of optical power in a lightweight package. Read more
Mogadore, OH- TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ recently launched their NEW Havoc RS440 XERO – combining the industry’s fastest crossbow-per-inch with the most advanced aiming system on the market to create the most accurate long-range crossbow ever. Delivering supercharged speeds up to 440 FPS and the revolutionary ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system, the Havoc RS440 XERO is equipped with the new Garmin Xero® X1i Rangefinding Scope to provide exact aiming at any distance for unmatched long-range accuracy.
“Our new partnership with Garmin mates the world’s most advanced crossbow with the most advanced crossbow sight on the market,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “You’ve never seen a crossbow package like this before – and like our other ACUslide crossbows it offers silent cocking and safe de-cocking.”
The NEW Garmin Xero® X1i crossbow scope with built-in laser rangefinder is the first of its kind.
“Garmin is proud to pioneer the best crossbow aiming solution available to hunters today. Xero X1i Crossbow Scope isn’t a step forward; it is a leap forward for crossbow hunters who demand the most out of their hunting systems,” said Dan Bartel, vice president of global consumer sales. “For those wanting the ultimate in crossbow performance, we are excited to work with TenPoint, the leader in crossbow technology, to provide an integrated Havoc RS440 Xero package.”
The auto-ranging digital scope with 3.5X magnification automatically measures distance to a target. A single button press lets you range game up to 250-yards away and reflective targets up to 500-yards away. Read more
Beyond the taste of pan-seared deer tenderloins and redfish on the halfshell, it is the pursuit of memories that is at the heart of why millions of people hunt and fish. And in an age when omnipresent wireless communication includes super-capable cameras, saving and replaying these memories afield has become quite commonplace.
Currently, however, mobile-phone cameras leave enthusiasts with critical gaps in the action.
For hands-free filming, crucial at moments of truth, Outdoor Products Innovations (OPI) LiDCAM+ is positioned as one of the lowest price, highest quality options in the marketplace. The wifi capable unit, with full audio, clips to the brim of your ballcap and films in full 1080p high definition using a wide-angle lens, ensuring the wearer captures everything within eyesight. Read more
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has announced the release of a new budget-friendly micro red dot: the SLx MD-20 (MPN: 810023). The SLx MD-20 improves on previous micro dots with an enhanced emitter, which provides an ultra-bright reticle with a 50,000-hour runtime on medium settings. Priced at $149.99, the SLx MD-20 Microdot is now available and shipping to customers.
Primary Arms Optics was founded on building better budget-friendly red dots, and the SLx MD-20 represents the latest technologies and innovations. The MD-20 is part of Primary Arms’ SLx product line, which built their reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo rigorous field-testing during development to best serve customers in any environment, and the MD-20 goes one step further by integrating all new technologies like AutoLive™, Primary Arms’ motion-controlled illumination system. Combined with a durable aluminum body, 50,000-hour battery life, a zero-parallax lens, and an ultra-bright emitter with night vision (NV) compatibility, the SLx MD-20 brings premium performance to a budget-friendly price point. Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of the new DeltaPoint Micro, a fully enclosed, low-profile red dot sight designed specifically for concealed carry and personal defense firearms.
Featuring an incredibly compact and revolutionary new design that is easy to conceal, the DP-Micro mounts directly to the rear sight dovetail and sits at the same height as factory iron sights. The red dot aligns with the front sight, delivering rapid target acquisition and improved accuracy. Launch-day models will fit all non-MOS Glock® models and the Smith & Wesson® M&P® line of handguns. Read more
ZEISS DTI 3/35 – The First Thermal Imaging Camera from ZEISS
ZEISS unveils thermal imaging camera developed specifically for hunting
White Plains, NY – December 17, 2020 — ZEISS is proud to announce the release of the ZEISS DTI 3/35, its first thermal imaging camera specifically developed for hunting. The thermal imaging camera combines a high-resolution display that delivers detailed images with a well-balanced, ergonomic design. “The combination of high-contrast images in the dark with intuitive and ergonomic operation makes ZEISS thermal imaging technology the perfect choice for predator and feral hog hunting,” said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing/Product at ZEISS Consumer Products for Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC. “As a result, we make it possible for hunters to accurately identify their target, even in poor lighting conditions, turning night into day.”
Thanks to the arrangement of the control buttons optimized as part of the ErgoControl concept and the device’s specially shaped design, the ZEISS DTI 3/35 is extremely intuitive to use. The buttons are arranged so that they can be identified quickly and accurately when it is dark, cold and with gloves on. Read more