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Our NEW series for NEW shooters.
VORTEX EDGE™ LAUNCHES YOUTUBE SERIES FOR NEW GUN OWNERS March 22, 2023 BARNEVELD, Wis. – It’s no secret an unprecedented number of new guns owners have joined our community in recent years, including 5.4 million in 2021 alone. And, while … Continue reading
VORTEX OPTICS NEW ADDITION TO THE STRIKE EAGLE LINE OF RIFLE OPTICS, THE STRIKE EAGLE 3-18X44 FFP MOA
Prior to the introduction of the Strike Eagle 3-18×44 FFP Vortex Mid Tier rifle optics consisted of a 1-6×24, 1-8×24 and 5-25×56 leaving the line with a need for intermediate to longer range tactical optics. That gap was filled with … Continue reading
GPO’s SPECTRA 6X 4.5-27x50i SFP: The Ultimate Long-Range Hunting Riflescope
RICHMOND, Va. (March 20, 2023) — Designed as the ultimate long-range, high-performance riflescope, the German Precision Optics (GPO) SPECTRA 6X 4.5-27x50i SFP has been built to give premium performance for those who hunt game in environments where shooting at extended … Continue reading
Don’t miss your chance at $5500 in gear.
THERE’S JUST A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER THE VORTEX NATION™ NEWSLETTER GIVEAWAY. March 15, 2022 BARNEVELD, Wis. – There’s still time to subscribe to the new Vortex Nation™ newsletter and get entered to win the loadout of your dreams. … Continue reading
Special offer on the S&B 3-20×50 PM II LP
Special offer on the S&B 3-20×50 PM II LP Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 PM II LP: • Bright P4 FIN reticle in the 1st focal plane (variant) • Clicks in 0.1 mrad (1 click = 1 cm at 100 m) … Continue reading
Vortex Optics Diamondback HD Spotting Scopes: Your Best Deal In Town !
You can spend thousands of dollars on a high-end spotting scope or choose a moderately priced optic of outstanding performance. The question you need to answer is, does the additional cost provide me with a greater useable benefit beyond what … Continue reading
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Tagged Diamondback HD, spotting scope, Vortex Optics
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GPO 10×50 RangeGuide Named Best Rangefinding Binocular by POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine for the Second Time
GPO 10×50 RangeGuide Named Best Rangefinding Binocular by POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine for the Second Time RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 1, 2023) — GPO USA’s original 10×50 rangefinding binocular has recently been named the Best Rangefinding Binocular by POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Binoculars, German Precision Optics, GPO, POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine, range finder
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SNEAK PREVIEW: RITON 3 TACTIX 1-8×24
I had the pleasure of meeting the RITON folks, at SHOT SHOW 2023, what a great group; amiable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about being part of a winning team. RITON is an Arizona based purveyor of excellent optics at a palatable … Continue reading
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GERMAN PRECISION OPTICS AT SHOT SHOW 2023
There was no shortage of optics exhibitors at this year’s Shot Show; one that merits an introduction is GPO, German Precision Optics. So, who are they? GPO is based in Germany, the company is owned and operated by Richard Schmidt, … Continue reading
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Tagged German Precision Optics, GPO, Shot Show 2023, TACTICAL 6xi
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C&H Precision Enters the Optics Industry with Their Own Pistol Optic, The EDC
C&H Precision Enters the Optics Industry with Their Own Pistol Optic, The EDC Richmond Hill, GA (January 17, 2022) – C&H Precision has long been known for its slide milling services and pistol optic adaptor plates. Their quality and experience … Continue reading
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Tagged C&H Precision, EDC, MRDS
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Great Deals on ALL Optics
If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. Now is the time to save BIG on riflescopes, rangefinders, binoculars and our entire line of optics shipped directly from SIG SAUER. Visit the SIG Webstore and start … Continue reading
Join Vortex® at WHCE 2/2 – 2/5
VORTEX® GETS CREATIVE AT THE WESTERN HUNTING AND CONSERVATION EXPO January 23, 2023 BARNEVELD, Wis. – Reaffirming their commitment to preserving western hunting and outdoor traditions for future generations, Vortex® will attend this year’s Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, February … Continue reading
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RITON ‘s 5 Tactix 1-10 X 24 Debuts at SHOT SHOW 2023
RITON Introduces the 5-Tactix 1-10 X 24 LPVO at SHOT SHOW 2023 in Las Vegas. The long awaited Riton optics First Focal plane 1-10×24 was introduced at this year’s SHOT SHOW. This is a precision LPVO featuring impressive optical clarity … Continue reading
GPO Introduces New 15-45×60 Tactical Spotting Scope with FFP Reticle
GPO Introduces New 15-45×60 Tactical Spotting Scope with FFP Reticle RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 17, 2023) — GPO, USA is proud to introduce its new 15-45×60 Tactical Spotting Scope, featuring the same reticle found in the company’s popular new first focal … Continue reading
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Tagged German Precision Optics, GPO
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LEUPOLD PATROL 6HD NAMED ‘OPTIC OF THE YEAR’ BY SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce that the Leupold Patrol 6HD riflescope has been named “Optic of the Year” by Shooting Illustrated, an official journal … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-6 x24, Leupold, Patrol 6HD
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Want to win a custom Foundation Series 25X?
Want to win this one of a kind FDN-25X? Our friends over at Guardian Long Range are raffling off a custom black camo cerakoted Foundation Series 25X with a golden Guardian logo for JUST $10 a ticket! Give-a-way ends Jan … Continue reading
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Tagged Foundation Series 25X, U.S. Optics
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Maven Adds to Its Premium Line of Riflescopes with the RS3.2
Maven Adds to Its Premium Line of Riflescopes with the RS3.2New design elements and components expand on the original RS.3 5-30×50 FFP model LANDER, Wyo. (Jan. 10, 2022) – Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, a Wyoming-based direct-to-consumer brand known for offering … Continue reading
LUCID Optics to Attend 2023 Shot Show!
Jan. 6, 2023 LUCID Optics to Attend 2023 Shot Show! (Wyoming) – Lucid Optics is proud to announce its attendance at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Shot Show 2023. The event will be held January 17-20 at the Sands … Continue reading
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New tactical riflescope enhances speed and precise engagement when transitioning from mid- to long-range targets.
INTRODUCING THE VORTEX® STRIKE EAGLE® 3-18×44 FFP RIFLESCOPE January 5, 2023 BARNEVELD, Wis. – Vortex® is proud to announce another exciting addition to the incredible optical experience and versatility of its Strike Eagle® line. Designed for gun enthusiasts and competitive … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-18x44 FFP RIFLESCOPE, Strike Eagle, Vortex Optics
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Newest member of the Vortex® tripod family puts a better glassing experience in reach of every hunter.
VORTEX® UNVEILS THE MOUNTAIN PASS™ TRIPOD January 5, 2023 BARNEVELD, Wis. – Handles large binoculars and spotting scopes. Purpose-built to help anyone make the most of their glassing game. Whether spotting distant targets at the gun range or searching for … Continue reading
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Tagged Mountain Pass, tripod, Vortex
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Sneak Preview: SIG SAUER TANGO6T DVO 1-6 X 24
SIG SAUER Electro Optics has been supplying the TANGO6T to our armed forces since 2018, for the SDMR project, and more recently, in 2020, for the M4 carbine Direct View Optic program. I’ll be kicking off 2023 with a full … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-6 X 24, LPVO, SIG SAUER, TANGO6T DVO
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EOTECH Cyber Monday Deal – Ends at Midnight
EOTECH Cyber Monday Savings SAVE 30% Site Wide on Merchandise and OpticsGet 30% off MSRP on ClipNV and ClipIR No rain checks for out of stock products or missed opportunities. Cyber Monday Sale does not include most NV/Thermal or EFLX. … Continue reading
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Tagged Clip IR, Clip NV, EOTech
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Tried, True, and Backed with a Forever Warranty.
The completely redesigned Fullfield IV™ is rugged, lightweight, and, most importantly, reliable for an accurate shot every time. Five Fullfield IV models offer an improved 4x optical system, premium multi-coated lenses for edge-to-edge clarity, low-light performance, and a wide selection … Continue reading
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Tagged Burris Optics, Fullfield IV
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Riton Optics Attends NASGW
Visit Booth #619 RITON Optics Exhibiting at NASGW Tucson, AZ (October 2022) – Riton Optics will be exhibiting its products at the 2022 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Annual Expo, booth# 619. As supporters of the hunting and shooting … Continue reading
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Tagged NASGW, National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, Riton Optics
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Steiner T6Xi Series
The new Steiner T6Xi is one of the most accurate, rugged, and versatile scopes we’ve ever made. Equipped with the new Steiner KC-1 reticle that was designed for quick target acquisition, a rapid magnification throw lever, exposed/capped elevation turrets based … Continue reading
The most effective hunting riflescope… in the world.
From the company that brought you the original rangefinding riflescope, Burris introduces the new Eliminator 5.The most innovative and effective hunting riflescope in the world. With a push of the button, the Eliminator 5 ranges and displays the distance to … Continue reading
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THE SCIENCE OF BRILLIANT® ROADSHOW
THE SCIENCE OF BRILLIANT® ROADSHOW Its a Must-See! The Science of Brilliant Roadshow is the perfect opportunity to test out your favorite Trijicon products firsthand. Here’s what else the show has in store: · 100+ Trijicon® products on display: thermals, … Continue reading
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Tagged ROADSHOW, SCIENCE OF BRILLIANT, Trijicon
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You know you want a new rifle!
FDN-Series TS-Series Accessories Time for a new rifle. U.S. Optics is proud to be a part of the Next-Gen Giveaway with our friends at Desert Tech, HUXWRX, and Cloud Defensive. Enter to win over $5000 in prizes during our Next-Gen … Continue reading
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ZeroTech Unveils the 5-25×56 FFP Vengeance
Affordable high magnification precision riflescopes have sparked new demand as ZeroTech Optics announces the Vengeance 5-25×56 FFP RMG to the precision shooting line of riflescopes.ZeroTech Optics is pleased to introduce our newest addition to the Vengeance family, the FFP precision … Continue reading
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BROWNELLS MPO 1-6X24 LPVO DONUT RETICLE
At Shot Show 2022, Brownells introduce three LPVO models adding to the company’s successful Match Precision Optic, MPO line. In this review, I take you through their MPO 1-6X24 LPVO Donut Reticle. Unique to this offering is its donut reticle … Continue reading
Blackhound Optics Announces the All-New Emerge Line
Available Online Only! Blackhound Optics Announces the All-New Emerge Family of Riflescopes Tuscon, AZ (September 2022) – Blackhound Optics is pleased to announce the pinnacle of high-value precision optics, with the all-new Emerge line of riflescopes! Designed and engineered in … Continue reading
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Foundation Series: Three MUST Know Features
FDN-Series TS-Series Find A Dealer Become A Dealer So, you need an optic… A quality optic is an essential component of your precision rifle build. We understand that such an important purchase isn’t made lightly, so we’re here to tell … Continue reading
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Tagged Foundation Series, US Optics, USO
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New: Steiner Optics Predator 8
The Predator 8 is the most versatile and precise line of hunting optics ever made by Steiner featuring a powerful 8x system. Be prepared for hunting any species, in any terrain, across the globe with a Steiner Predator 8. An … Continue reading
Affordable red dots from U.S. Optics!
FDN-Series TS-Series Electronic Sights Accessories Affordable, Reliable Red Dots! While U.S. Optics has been chiefly known for magnified rifle scopes, we are also proud to offer electronic red dot optics for your “closer engagements”. Between the two models of open-emitter … Continue reading
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Tagged DRS 2.0, DRS 2.0 Enhanced, TSR-1X, U.S. Optics
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Brownells MPO 1-6X Donut in Stock and Shipping Now
Brownells MPO 1-6X Donut Scope In Stock and Shipping Now GRINNELL, Iowa (July 27, 2022) – The1-6X Donut, the tasty new addition to the Brownells Match Precision Optic line of scopes, is in stock and shipping now. Unveiled at SHOT … Continue reading
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TS-20X.. it’s the perfect scope.
FDN-Series TS-Series Electronic Sights Accessories Springfield’s Waypoint meets our TS-20X! This week on The Armory Life, Jeremy Tremp talks us through his custom Springfield Armory Waypoint! Using a plethora of high-quality components, including the U.S. Optics TS-20X, Jeremy has built … Continue reading
SLx 3x MicroPrism accepts Industry Choice Award
PRIMARY ARMS 3x MICROPRISM WINS ‘RED DOT OF THE YEAR’ IN 2022 INDUSTRY CHOICE AWARDS HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics’ new SLx® 3x MicroPrism was just awarded ‘Red Dot of the Year’ in the 2022 Industry Choice awards. The … Continue reading
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Primary Arms Optics at 2022 NRAAME
Brands AR-15 AR-308 AK-47 Scopes PRIMARY ARMS OPTICS TO SHOWCASE NEW 2022 OPTICS AT THIS YEAR’S NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS AND EXHIBITS This year, the annual NRA Show will be hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas … Continue reading
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NOW AVAILABLE: GLx 1-6×24 FFP with ACSS Reticles
Brands AR-15 AR-308 AK-47 Scopes Pistols Be the FIRST to own the NEW GLX 1-6x24mm FFP Rifle Scope! The GLX® 1-6x24mm First Focal Plane Rifle Scope is a high-performance low-power variable optic, combining exceptional quality and craftsmanship to deliver unmatched … Continue reading
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FDN-17X is the right scope for your next build!
FDN-Series TS-Series Electronic Sights Accessories The FDN-17X Goes out West! Jeff Woods of Cold Bore Miracle takes the FDN-17X out west across multiple hunting and hiking trips. Throughout his adventures, he’s been keeping close tabs on the scope’s performance. Check the link below … Continue reading
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