• Eyes And Ears

    The Radians OPMOD SRP Vision and Hearing Protection Performance Kit

    Jan 3 • News • 6617

    Protecting your eyes and ears are two extremely important elements when shooting. After countless hours spent shooting, percussion begins to take a toll on your ears. Also, if your eyes are constantly strained due to poor lenses, time and success at the range will be cut short. The OPMOD SRP Vision and Hearing Kit will protect you and make the shooting process comfortable.

    Soft And Comfortable

    Soft And Comfortable

    The earmuffs are rated at 26 NRR Decibel reduction, so they can stand up to just about any percussion wave thrown its way. Shooting a plinker .22 or a 300 mag, it doesn’t matter – you’re not going to end up with blown eardrums leaving you with permanent damage and or temporary deafness. Sitting in the woods unable to hear anything because you sighted in your rifle and didn’t wear protection is a very uneasy feeling. When I’m hunting, I’m serious, and every single sense is being used to the upmost degree. Therefore, I make a concerted effort in protecting and preserving those senses as age wears on them enough.

    The importance of quality shooting glasses can be easily determined if you have ever had to wear cheap ones or rent some from the shooting range. Just last week, I felt I would benefit from a private handgun training class just to check my form and learn some new techniques. I left work and went straight to the gun range where I had to spend three hours shooting with rental eyes and ears. Fogging started nearly immediately – clarity between just the front and rear sight was blurred, making hitting the center rings down range even harder. Within twenty minutes or so my ears began to hurt from where the glasses were digging into my ears.

    Adjusts To Fit Every Shooter

    Adjusts To Fit Every Shooter

    The OPMOD Shooting Glasses which I usually use would have been a delight to have in this situation. With quality lenses and adjustable temple lengths, the fit and comfort is unmatched. Being 100% scratch resistant means these will last you a long time. Having scratched countless glasses, I can tell you – having to find another pair because a small scratch blurs finite lines is infuriating and wasteful.

    The OPMOD Hearing and Vision Protection Kit was designed with the shooter in mind. Instead of typical hard plastic ear pieces and hard earmuff bands these are soft and padded. The glasses are 100% UV protected so the lenses are quality and coated. The Radians OPMOD SRP Vision and Hearing Protection Performance Kit will provide you with the protection and comfort you need for years of shooting enjoyment.

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  • OpticsPlanet Returns Victorious from the Vortex Dream Hunt!

    Dec 31 • News, Videos • 9694

    During the recent hunting season, some of the OpticsPlanet crew headed out to Hidden Valley Outfitters in Nebraska to spend a few days hunting white tail deer with the winner of the OpticsPlanet Vortex Dream Hunt for Two Sweepstakes. The trip was a rousing success, as you can see from the video above!

    David uses his new Vortex Viper Scope.

    David uses his new Vortex Viper Scope.

    The lucky winner was David, an experienced hunter, who chose his father, Arthur, to join him as his guest on the Dream Hunt. David also took home the Vortex Prize Package, which included the Viper HS Riflescope, Viper HD Binocular, a Viper Spotting Scope, and more. Vortex was excited to provide this awesome gear for the hunt, and it came in handy. David, Arthur, and Trevor were all thoroughly impressed with the optical clarity and ruggedness of the Vortex Optics gear.

    Everyone was thrilled with the accommodations at Hidden Valley Outfitters, which is nestled in the sandy foothills terrain of Arnold, Nebraska. From the lodging to the food, the guests were treated to a world-class trip. As Mark from Vortex Optics points out, “The food is phenomenal…you’re not going to lose any weight on this hunt, I don’t care how much you hike!” That’s enough to convince me – I might have to take a trip out to Nebraska. I hate hunting on an empty stomach.

    Trevor bags a buck

    Everyone went 4 for 4 and took home a buck!

    Of course, no dream hunt would be complete without bagging some bucks. The gorgeous countryside of Arnold provided plenty of white tails for the hunters. Trevor notes, “Everyone came back with a filled tag, 4 for 4 in our group.” That’s what I’d call a success!

    The unspoken prizes in the Dream Hunt Sweepstakes from Vortex were as good as the gear that the winner got to take home – I mean, naturally, the memories that were made that will last a lifetime. You can’t put a dollar value on that, in my opinion.

    If you’re interested in the gear that David took home, as well as more details, be sure to check out our Vortex Dream Hunt post! Stay tuned for more awesome sweepstakes and giveaways from OpticsPlanet.com.

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    Save Instantly on Nikon Coyote Special Scopes

    Dec 31 • News • 8709

    The Nikon Coyote Special Riflescopes are a powerful line of scopes that are perfect for hunters looking to go after serious predators. From now until February 25, 2014, you can get every scope in the line for just $199.95!

    Nikon Coyote Special 3-9x40 Scope in Brush

    Nikon Coyote Special 3-9×40 Scope in Brush

    With the number of features packed into the Coyote Special line, that’s a pretty darn good bargain. From their spring-loaded zero-reset turrets to the quick-focus eyepiece, each scope is designed to give you maximum performance with minimal interruption between sighting down and taking your shot. I don’t like finicky gear. To me, a good riflescope should make life a lot easier. That’s why I appreciate the generous eye relief on these scopes. Just set your eye back about 3.6in and you’re good to go – no scope eye, that’s for sure!

    Both scope models come with ARD Anti-Reflective Devices that can be screwed on to the objective. If you’ve ever had your prey in your sights, only to see them bolt seconds later after they catch a glimpse of the sun reflecting off your scope, you’ll know how important ARD’s are. Don’t get caught without it.

    Nikon Coyote Special 4-12x40 Scope in Max-1

    The Nikon Coyote Special 4-12×40 Scope in Max-1

    The BDC Reticle in the Nikon Coyote Special Riflescope line is perfect for compensating for bullet drop, particularly paired with Nikon’s Spot On Ballistic Match Technology. Stop guessing how your caliber is going to go with your new scope – just use this nifty tool to line everything up perfectly.

    The Nikon Coyote Specials come in both the traditional and versatile 3-9x40mm model as well as the 4-12x40mm models for when you need extra magnification for the perfect long shot. You can also get them skinned in a traditional Matte Black finish, as well as Max-1 and Brush. Pick one that suits you – the camo selections are particularly nice if you spend a lot of time in the underbrush!

    Remember, you’ve only got until February 25, 2014 to get your new Nikon Coyote Special Rifle Scope at the special, and extremely low, price of $199.95. As you can see from all the awesome features, that’s a steal. I’ll probably be picking one up soon myself!

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  • OPMOD Bags Are Geared Up!

    Dec 30 • News • 9473

    Having personally run through countless backpacks, range bags, and rifle cases, I will never again purchase a bag without knowing if it’s going to stand up to lots of abuse. OPMOD really hit the nail on the head with this line of bags. OPMOD bags are designed to stand up to any abuse or situation you might find yourself in.

    The rifle, range, and backpacks are engineered to the same standards as all OPMOD products. Durability is the first thing you will notice when you grab one of these bags. Heavy duty fabric lets you know that fence line or thorn thicket might cut you, but your bag will be fine.

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    Awesome And Rugged While Made For Comfort

    The OPMOD TAC PACK  is a wonderful backpack built to take lots of weight without adding more to the users back. It’s heavy duty but also very light. The OPMOD TAC PAC backpack has pockets and tons of pouches, and P.A.L.S webbing system to allow easy customization and arrangement. Customizing a backpack is something that I really look into before purchasing. Immediate access to gear for bow hunting is totally different from the setup I have for my rifle. Being able to arrange and move things securely really allows me to have everything I might need within an arms reach.

    Shooting gear is heavy business, lots of items and accessories need to be packed away. The PRB Professional Range Bag by OPMOD has extra heavy duty zippers and seems that appear as almost overkill! This bag regardless of how many rounds, cleaning instruments, or guns you have in it will not tear open, and the zippers will not break. With tons of compartments staying organized is a breeze allowing you to spend more time practicing, rather than digging through the bottom of a bag. This bag has a divider system inside of the bag allowing you to easily organize. The really awesome feature of this bag is the fact the the whole inner divider system pulls out of the bag with handles. This allows you to take one section of the bag with you to that other shooting spot instead of lugging the whole thing. Something that’s great if multiple shooters are operating out of the same range bag.

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    Big and Strong with detachable center divider!

    The OPMOD AARC 3.0 Double Rifle Case is more like a full on duffle bag made just for your rifle(s). This bag will hold everything that you could ever need for your rifle, from scopes, magazines, bipods, rangefinders, etc. I personally got some good use out of this bag, as I can load 2 rifles – and if traveling distances, I simply place the entire bag inside of a hard traveling case. Ontop of all that, this beauty is designed to be a drag bag and a shooting mat as well! Multi-purposed and designed literally to be dragged on the ground – this is one great quality product offered at an even better price.

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    in addition to 2 rifles look at all the other room for storage!

    Make sure you check out the full line of OPMOD products from OpticsPlanet.com. These bags have been tested and durable enough to withstand my abuse and have earned themselves a spot in my gear inventory!

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  • Spark a New Way of Shooting: The Vortex SPARC Red Dot

    Dec 26 • News • 12945

    One of the highest-rated red dot sights on OpticsPlanet is the Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight. It’s pretty easy to see why! Grab one of these bad boys and you’ll see first hand, but let’s get into why it’s so popular.

    Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight

    Get the Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight today!

    SPARC stands for Speed Point Aiming for Rapid Combat. Everything about the design is engineered for comfort and rapid target acquisition. The SPARC from Vortex is completely parallax-free, meaning you can keep your eyes open while you shoot. The distinct advantage here is, of course, better situational awareness, as your peripheral vision is not inhibited as it can be when you close one eye.

    The mounting system of the Vortex SPARC Sight is particularly unique. It’s extremely versatile, accommodating AR15’s that need absolute or lower 1/3 co-witness heights. The base is modular, meaning you can mount the sight at four different heights to get the exact customization and feel that you want. I love a versatile sight, and the SPARC has versatility in spades.The Vortex SPARC Red Dot is compatible with a variety of firearms, including AR15s, shotguns and pistols.

    What good is a red dot if it’s difficult to use? That’s why Vortex equipped the SPARC Red Dot Sight with digital rear-facing and side controls for its functions. These include power, dot brightness, and a unique night vision mode. The last of those allows the sight to be used in conjunction with many night vision devices – perfect for all you low-light shooters!

    Of course, the Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight is built to rugged and exacting standards. The one-piece tube adds strength, and all of the optics are waterproofed and fogproofed. A 6-hour auto-shutdown feature extends battery life, and in normal use, you’ll get up to 120 hours at the maximum brightness setting!

    Included with the SPARC is a 2x magnifier doubler that screws onto the spark. Need to get some extra range? Pop the magnifier on and go! Grab your Vortex SPARC Red Dot Sight today and get rapid target acquisition, unparalleled versatility, and a sight that will withstand anything you can throw at it.

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