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OPTICS 2023

OPTICS 2023

REMINGTON

The big news from Remington this year is the release of the .360 Buckhammer straight-wall cartridge, which was developed in conjunction with Henry Repeating Arms. Though the Buckhammer is similar in bullet diameter to the straight-wall 350 Legend, the Remington round is rimmed. This means that it will work effectively in leveraction, single-shot, and even double rifles. Two Core-Lokt loads (180 and 200 grains) will be available initially. SRP: $36.99.

Also new from Remington is their Premier Long Range line of centerfire hunting rifle ammunition. Premier Long Range is the first factory hunting ammunition loaded with Speer’s outstanding Impact hunting bullet. These projectiles combine high ballistic coefficients with the durability of a bonded bullet, utilizing the same SlipStream polymer bullet tip found on Federal Premium’s Terminal Ascent ammo. Premier Long Range is available in eight different loads ranging from 6mm Creedmoor to .300 Remington Ultra Magnum. SRP: $59.99-$97.99.

Premier Bismuth is loaded with HEVI-Bismuth pellets that have a density (over 9.6 g/cc) and are safe to use in older shotgun barrels. Premier Bismuth is loaded with Remington’s Premier components, and this shot is cast and alloyed in the United States. Available in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge, and .410 bore. SRP: $57.99-$74.99, box of 25. Lastly, Remington is launching Golden Saber 10mm Auto ammunition. The 180-grain bullets are offered in trusted Golden Saber Bonded, Golden Saber Defense, and Golden Saber Defense Compact lines. SRP: $38.99-$47.99.

Booth #11838

(remington.com)

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SPEER

Speer’s Gold Dot bullets have been a favorite choice of serious shooters and law-enforcement professionals for years, and this year Speer is offering their trusted Gold Dot ammo for carbine platforms. The G2-style elastomer-filled bullet nose effectively penetrates through common barriers and transfers energy efficiently, making this one of the best ammo options for anyone who runs a pistol-caliber carbine for self-defense. The engineers at Speer designed this ammunition to operate at velocities that provide consistent, optimum performance through carbine-length barrels. Gold Dot Carbine ammunition will be available in a wide variety of popular carbine calibers.

Booth #11838

(speer.com)

WINCHESTER

It’s been a very busy year for Winchester as the brand is expanding several existing lines of ammunition as well as introducing new ones. Handgun hunters and big-bore fans will be excited to see the company’s new Big Bore handgun ammunition hit stores shelves in 2023. Available in 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt, Big Bore ammo is loaded with a new semi-jacketed hollow-point bullet with a concave hollow-point design that offers deep penetration and reliable expansion for biggame hunting and self-defense applications. Also new this year is M1 Garand, a .3006 Springfield load that is optimized to function in Garand rifles. These cartridges are loaded to the original velocity and pressure specifications of original .30 Caliber Ball M2 ammo, which are lower than the pressure levels of most modern .30-06 ammo. These cartridges also come with a custom headstamp that identifies that they are loaded to M2 Ball specifications, which will make them even more attractive (and practical) for fans of Garand rifles.

Winchester’s Copper Impact family of centerfire hunting rifle ammunition, which is loaded with expanding solid copper bullets, now includes a 150-grain 7mm Remington Magnum offering. Like other Copper Impact loads, the 7mm Rem. Mag. version is loaded with Winchester’s polymer-tipped Extreme Point Copper bullet that expands upon impact, yet offers better weight retention than traditional jacketed lead-core designs. There’s a new 7.62x39 offering in Winchester’s Target and Practice line of ammunition which features a 123-grain FMJ projectile and comes in a boxerprimed brass case that’s suitable for reloading. Available in either 50- or 120-count boxes, Target and Practice is an affordable ammo option for 7.62x30 owners that is loaded to Winchester’s standards using high-quality components.

There are two new Power-Point rifle offerings for hunters this year as well, a 150grain .300 Blackout load as well as a new 200-grain .35 Whelen option, both of which should be excellent for hunting whitetails and similar-sized game.

Winchester continues to support Folds of Honor with the release of several new USA Valor offerings. The new 200-grain .300 Blackout load is designed for target practice and training and features an open-tip range bullet. Loaded to subsonic velocities, this ammunition offers sure functioning in suppressed firearms. There are also new Folds of Honor shotshell offerings, including two 12-gauge-loads with 11⁄8 ounces of either No. 7.5 or No. 8 shot and a 20-gauge load with 7⁄8 ounce of No. 7.5 shot. These shotshells are ideal for shooting competitive clay games, but they’re also great for backyard practice or wingshooting.

Winchester’s new rimfire offering is their Xpert .22 LR load, which fires a 42-grain plated hollow-point bullet at a velocity of 1,320 fps. Available in 100-round boxes, this .22 ammo is ideal for plinking at the range, target shooting, and smallgame hunting.

Booth #11828

(winchester.com)

OPTICS by Robert Sadowski 2023 Long-distance glass is still hot, but this year there is a new wrinkle.

The big trend this year is LPVO (Low-Powered Variable Optics). These are riflescopes that combine features of red dot reticles for close, fast shooting with features of MIL or MOA reticles for long-distance precision. Long-range riflescopes are also hot this year. Here’s a look at the new glass being offered.

APEX OPTICS

Apex Optics’ flagship Rival 4-32x56mm riflescope (SRP: $2,000) is purpose-built for dynamic long-range PRS-style competitions. Features include CLR (pronounced CLEAR) or Competition Long Range reticle, tactile precise turrets, and 4X to 32X magnification range. The Edge 1-10x24mm riflescope (SRP: $1,300-$1,500) is designed for tactical situations or as a lightweight hunting scope. Features include ED glass, a 24mm objective lens, a 34mm onepiece tube, a first focal plane mil reticle, and locking mil turrets in 0.1 mil-per-click configuration. The customdesigned KLR (Kombat Long Range) reticle merges the needs of the LE and military user to rapidly engage targets at short and medium range.

The Hunter 3-15x44mm hunting scope (SRP: $1,000-$1,200) is a perfect marriage of features in a lightweight package. It weighs just over 23 ounces with a 30mm tube. The first focal plane Hunter Long Range (HLR) reticle is made specifically for hunters looking to make short-range or long-range shots.

The Summit ED 10x42mm (SRP: $500) and 12x50mm (SRP: $600) binocular series features Japanese ED glass with a seven-layer coating system for superior light transmission in a lightweight package. The 10x42mm weighs just 24 ounces; the 12x50mm weighs 32 ounces. Either is a good choice for western hunters who don’t want to carry both a spotting scope and binoculars. Booth #70239

(apexopticsco.com)

ARMASIGHT

The ArmaSight Contractor 640 series of feature-rich thermal weapon sights include two models: a 1.5-6x25mm (SRP: $5,299) and a 3-124x50mm (SRP: $5,699). Both units can be used in all environmental conditions to improve object detection in low-contrast daylight, total darkness, or through smoke, haze, and even light fog. Features include a 60 Hz 1024 x 768 display resolution, USB and WiFi video streaming, four hours of onboard video recording, and low-battery consumption from standard CR123A batteries. Booth

#20619

(armasight.com)

BARSKA

Are your customers looking to whack varmints at a distance? Barska has expanded their mid-level Varmint Series of riflescopes with three new models: a 3-12x44mm (SRP: $298) built on a 30mm tube and a 4-16x40mm in two configurations. One has covered turrets and rings (SRP: $263), the other has tactical turrets (SRP: $275). All models are built with a mil-dot reticle. Booth #40748

(barska.com)

BERING OPTICS

The all-new 2023 Super Yoter 3.5-24x50mm LRF use a rigid, hard-anodized aluminum-magnesium alloy body with quick-detach mounts. Features include LRF Constant Scan Mode up to 1,200 yards, and a ballistic app works with the reticle for precise aiming even in rainy weather. In addition, it’s powered by common AA batteries. The new Hogster Charge 3.0-12.0x25mm Digital Night Vision Riflescope is a true NV scope with a high-sensitivity HD 4um sensor capable of performing on par with Gen2+ NV devices at a fraction of the cost. Features include eight reticle patterns. Booth #20310

(beringoptics.com)

CRIMSON TRACE

The Hardline family of riflescopes includes a wide variety of LPVOs for competition, hunting, and defense situations, all built on a fat 34mm tube for fast target acquisition. There is also an illuminated SFP TR1-MOA or TR-1 MIL reticle. The 1-10x28mm (SRP: $650) features up to 10X magnification power. The 1-8x28mm (SRP: $550) offers up to 8X power. And there is a 1-6x24mm (SRP: $450) equipped with 6X magnification power. All come with flip-up scope caps and a throw lever. Booth #12805

(crimsontrace.com)

EOTECH

The heavy-duty EXPS-HD features an all-aluminum housing and provides users with an enhanced field-of-view for better situational awareness. The waterproof, fogproof, and battle-tested sight works even if the sight window breaks or becomes partially obstructed. The unit is powered by a single CR123 lithium battery. Integrated into the housing is a locking, adjustable quick-detach base. The 68MOA ring and 1MOA aiming dot provides uncompromising speed to target and accuracy. Both night-vision and non-night-vision compatible models are available. Booth #20049

(eotechinc.com)

The new Passion 4-12x50i hunting riflescope (SRP: $699) features a one-inch tube and large 50mm objective lens for optimal light transmission. It is equipped with the G4i reticle that was designed for fast and accurate shot placement even in the lowest or brightest light conditions. Power is via the proprietary iCONTROL illumination system. The ultra-premium SPECTRA 6X 1.5-9x44i (SRP: $950) is now available with the popular all-purpose G4i reticle.

A new version of the first focal plane GPOTAC 4.5-27x50i riflescope line will feature a reticle that has been custom-designed for PRS competition. The new scope uses a 50mm double HD objective lens system coupled with high-transmission lens coatings for enhanced resolution. The robust 34mm main tube, built from a solid, one-piece aluminum block, is dustproof, waterproof, and nitrogen-filled for strength and durability. Custom-designed turrets are milbased and include a zero-stop and lock system. The scope comes with a throw lever, cleaning cloth, see-through bikini ocular and objective lens scope covers, and an extra CR2032 battery. SRP: $1,499.99.

The new 4.5-27x50i is designed to work in tandem with GPO’s new 15-45x60 FFP Tactical Spotting scope that employs the same reticle. The grid markings on the spotting scope reticle and the riflescope reticle are identical in appearance and size to ensure familiarity and sight picture synergy of the user. Both reticles offer the same level of fidelity and utility, whether it is marking a target, assessing distance, or holding a ballistic offset without the need to adjust elevation and windage turrets. The two products work in tandem and make the process of spotting, assessing, and successfully acquiring the target flawless. The spotting scope is sold separately. SRP: $1,299.99.

Booth #11053

(gpo-usa.com)

HAWKE OPTICS

Hawke’s latest entry into the LPVO space is the Vantage 30 WA FD IR series (SRP: $550) that features an L4A fiber dot reticle that gives an intense, bright red illuminated center dot with 11 brightness settings. Four configurations are available: 1-4x24mm, 1-8x24m, 2.5-10x50mm, and 3-12x56mm. Designed for AR platform rifles, the new Prism Sights (SRP: $300) include three new models. The 1x15mm features a speed dot reticle with center dot and horseshoe. The 4x24mm and 6x36mm models are equipped with a BDC reticle designed for 5.56 NATO ammunition. All are supplied with a low-profile mount and a lower one-third co-witness mount.

The new Frontier LRF binocular line uses high light transmission optics and a red-colored OLED display to make viewing and distancing the target clear and fast. LFR modes include Distance, Rain, Hunt, Near, Horizontal Distance, and Angle. Available in an 8x42 model (SRP: $1,329) with a range of 1,968 yards and a 10x42 model (SRP: $1,439) with a range of 2,515 yards. Booth #43126

(us.hawkeoptics.com)

HI-LUX OPTICS

Low Power Variable Optics or LPVOs are popular for the AR platform, and the CMR 1-10x26mm first focal plane scope (SRP: $899) is the latest glass in the Hi-Lux Close to Medium Range riflescope series. At 1X, the CMR 1-10x scope functions like a red dot and is designed to be shot with both eyes open; at 10X, the first focal plane grid reticle offers precise holdovers and wind calls. A ranging scale in the reticle can be used to range targets on standard-size 36-inch silhouette targets. The scope also features side parallax adjustment and push-button reticle illumination. Booth #15056

(hi-luxoptics.com)

KONUS

A new version of the Absolute 5-40x56mm (SRP: $1,187) is equipped with a parallax wheel and an illumination switch positioned on the same side knob. The thin 550-ballistic reticle is designed to avoid impairing target acquisition while also being dual illuminated. The new Armada riflescope series includes a 4-16x50mm (SRP: $567) with a German-4 reticle and a 6-24x56mm (SRP: $643) with a fine crosshair reticle. Both feature a 30mm tube and a new parallax system that offers spot-on measurement. Booth #41318

(konuspro.com)

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