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GREELEY, Colo. — Safari Series binoculars are high-performance, compact, lightweight, and provide razor-sharp images in a single, well-armored tool. Offered in 10×26, 8×42 and 10×42, Safari Series Binoculars have been upgraded with a new ergonomic design and rubber armoring.

The 10×26 is a compact sport optic that looks great, fits easily into a pack or purse and can be readily available for quick use.  Perfect for sporting events or wildlife observation, the Safari 8×42 is a versatile combination of high power, and a wide field of view. The 8×42 is a great choice for your daypack, glove box or birding stand.  The Safari 10×42 gives consumers 10x magnification that provides great detail on even the smallest of things. The 10×42 are perfect for sporting events and wildlife observation. Read more

The Versatile M6Xi Riflescope Great for Tactical or Hunting Platforms

GREELEY, Colo. — Whether you are in the heat of competition chasing dangerous game in the bush or on the streets, Steiner’s new M6Xi riflescope provides shooters with the advantage of faster target acquisition and a crystal clear sight picture.

Featuring a new 6x magnification, the M6Xi is one of the most versatile scopes in the M-Series line and will match perfectly with any tactical, competition or hunting rifle. The

1-6x24mm riflescope is built on a 30mm tube and comes with the ever-popular illuminated Rapid Dot Reticle, which gives shooters fast and easy aiming points for both 5.56 and 7.62 caliber rifles. There are 11 illumination levels  (7 night and 4 day levels) with two “OFF” positions at each end and quick standby levels between each for fast return to your preferred setting.

The German made M6Xi features world-class engineering with broadband anti-reflection coatings, precise windage and elevation adjustment turrets, and an optimized exterior design. Weighing in at 22 ounces the M6Xi is compact, lightweight and durable. The riflescope is nitrogen filled, submersible up to 33 feet, fogproof, and has a fixed parallax. Read more

Cranston, Rhode Island – SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company, announces the NEW KAHLES K3.5-18×50 Ultrashort riflescope.

The K318i is perfection packed into an ultrashort housing. To achieve highest performance standards despite short-build design it took many years of development and the latest technologies. The optical system with it ?s wide field of view and a brilliant, exceptional high contrast image sets new standards for ultrashort riflescopes.

The rugged K318i with its practical magnification range, first focal plane reticle has been developed for tactical use and long distances. It is intended to help ambitious shooters to achieve record performance. The clearly defined, precise clicks, together with the exceptional repeat accuracy provide the highest precision and reliability. The Kahles exclusive operating elements with the parallax wheel integrated in the elevation turret, enables easy handling for both right and left handed shooters. All operating elements provide maximum grip and can also be used with gloves comfortably. The essential information on the turrets is clearly readable from the aiming position. And the large adjustment range provides enough reserve for each situation. Consequently, at competitions, the shooter can fully concentrate on the essentials. Read more

(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s top brand of laser sights in a Southwick Associates industry survey, today announced its entry into the tactical light product category with the launch of five new tactical lights designed for long guns.

Crimson Trace laser sights and tactical lights are well-known by firearms owners for providing quick aiming assistance and enhanced target identification in dark environments. The Oregon-based company has now expanded its light product options to include Crimson Tactical Lights. The new product category includes four touch pad activated LED flashlights that are designed for placement on long guns, but that also serve double duty as detachable, hand-held flashlights. The new tactical lights include two touch pad activated LED lights for long guns equipped with M-Lok® or Keymod™ accessory slots. Also offered in the category is the new Rail Master® tactical light, a compact CMR-208, designed for rail-equipped firearms. Read more

Boson camera core powers FLIR’s lightest and most-compact full-featured thermal monocular ever

The new FLIR Breach® multifunctional thermal monocular is built with hunters and tactical professionals in mind. At only 7.4oz, it is the lightest and most compact full-featured FLIR thermal monocular available. FLIR Breach can be concealed in a pocket or be mounted to a helmet with its mini-rail feature. Powered by the compact, 12-micron FLIR BosonTM core, FLIR Breach delivers crisp images, onboard recording and seven palettes to give a tactical advantage via fast detection of suspects or evidence, day and night.

The rugged and versatile FLIR Breach offers superior image performance, producing a vivid 1280×960 viewing resolution on the FLCOD HD display. Additional innovative features include internal recording and storage of up to 2.5 hours of video and 1,000 still images, built-in digital compass and inclinometer, and a versatile USB-C port for external power, digital video out and connection to peripheral devices. Read more

GREELEY, CO  — Steiner’s new ShadowQuest™ binoculars represent the next evolutionary step in low-light binoculars. With over 96 percent light transmission, ShadowQuest binoculars are the industry’s best light-gathering optics and will give hunters an almost unfair advantage.

The ShadowQuest Porro prism binoculars are offered in 8x and 10x and with Steiner’s proprietary Diamond Night™ lens coating formula, which provides unsurpassed clarity in low light to add critical minutes to your hunt. ShadowQuest binoculars also feature the new Steiner Lumiclip™ that glows with just enough light to help hunters easily locate binoculars in the dark.

ShadowQuest binoculars also have a wide field of view and feature the Sports-Auto-Focus™, which allows the binoculars to be used with one hand and always remain in focus once the eyepieces are set. Built with military ruggedness, ShadowQuest binoculars are submersible to 16 feet and will perform in the toughest conditions.

The new ShadowQuest was recently awarded Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award for its performance and innovation. Read more