Zeiss Wins the 2013 Triple Crown of Binoculars

Oct 28 • News • 6606

Horses aren’t the only thing winning triple crowns. Enter the newly-inaugurated king of binoculars: Zeiss.

Three binoculars, three big awards. Zeiss has done it again – further cementing their status as some of the clearest and best binoculars you can pick up. If you’re like me and are always on the lookout for a good set of binos, you’ll want to check out these awards.

The full-size Victory HT 10×42 and mid-size Conquest HD 8×32 binoculars each one the Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice Awards. It’s easy to see why. The Victory HT is a standard in large-size binoculars, giving a stunning light transmission rate of 95%. Intuitive and comfortable, the Victory HT is lightweight, strong, and ready for all facets of outdoor life.

 

The more compact Conquest HD Binoculars from Zeiss are for those of us who need a smaller binocular package while still maintaining premium optics. These lightweight binoculars provide an HD lens system that gives you every bit of color reproduction you could ask for. Ergonomically speaking, they fit well in most any hands, and will serve on hunts and birdwatching for years to come.

Finally, the Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars won the Field & Stream Best of the Best award. That pretty much speaks for itself – if you’re looking for an 8×42 binocular (an extremely versatile size and magnification), you can’t do any better. The Terra ED is built for medium- to long-range viewing, and can even be used to observe within 5.25 feet. The binocular feels natural in your hands, and is easy to focus. Simply put: it’s the best.

Zeiss’s stunning triple victory just goes to show that you can’t beat their quality. I’d be proud to add any one of these binoculars to my kit – though I’d like to have all three. Which one is your favorite? Be sure to tell us in the comment section!

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Just A Few Days Left to Score Big with Nikon BDC Bonus Days

Oct 24 • News • 5337

Have you been holding off on picking up a new scope? You should take advantage of the Nikon BDC Days – but there’s just a few days left, so get moving!

One of Nikon’s biggest promotions of the fall, the BDC Bonus Days will offer you instant savings on select Nikon BDC (Bullet Drop Compensating) reticle rifle scopes. The Bullet Drop Compensation makes shooting easier than ever by allowing you to easily compensate for the natural drop in the bullet’s trajectory. If you’ve ever misjudged the distance on a shot, you’ll know why you need one of these! I’ll tell you how much you could save in a minute, but first, let’s take a look at a couple of these awesome scopes.

Nikon’s Prostaff is obviously a world-class choice. 100% fogproof and waterproof, the Nikon Prostaff 3-9×40 Riflescope has a wide magnification range, and is a fantastic scope for beginning and intermediate hunters. Plus, the Realtree skin lets you blend right in with your background, ensuring your prey comes to you!

Need a little more range? Check out the Nikon Buckmasters Side Focus 4.5-14x40mm Rifle scope. With 92% light transmission, a massive magnification range, and a large objective, you’ll get a clear image every time. Plus, the positive-click reticle adjustments let you get zeroed-in a lot faster – which is fantastic, because I hate fumbling around when I’m trying to take that perfect shot.

These are just a few of the awesome scopes that you can pick up, but there are over a dozen more. With a little hunting you’re sure to find the right scope to fit your needs. That’s the best thing about Nikon; I really love the selection of magnifications, objective sizes, and prices to fit any budget.

You’re out to grab some bucks this fall, but why not save some as well? Nikon’s BDC Bonus Days could save you up to $100 instantly at purchase. There’s really never been a better time to own a Nikon, so you’ll want to check these out. Like I said before, though – you’ll need to act fast. The sale ends at 11:59pm on October 27th. What will you be hunting with your Nikon BDC-equipped rifle scope?

Remember to check out our previous blogs on Nikon’s BDC technology here and here!

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Meet the Gunny Sweepstakes – Enter Now!

Oct 22 • News • 6769

File this under the category of “Stuff I Really Wish They Would Let Me Sign Up For.” OpticsPlanet has just launched their Meet the Gunny Sweepstakes, sponsored by SOG! Head over now to enter, and I’ll tell you why you want to.

This sweepstakes has everything, but let’s start with the good stuff. You know the Gunny, right? Featured in a number of big hit movies, as well as being a legendary drill sergeant, R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) is beloved by his fans. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to enter this sweepstakes. Should you win, you and a friend will be flown out to Las Vegas for a 3 night stay at the Mirage Hotel and Casino, where you’ll get to have a meet and greet with the Gunny himself. What you discuss is totally up to you, but I know I’d probably ask him to yell at me at least once.

The prize package includes two round trip flights for you and an extremely lucky friend, plus the three night stay at the Mirage. Plus, you’ll just get to be in Las Vegas – how cool is that? I’m not sure what the best part of this prize package is (yes I do – meeting the Gunny, of course!)

On top of this awesome trip, you’ll go home with a massive SOG prize package worth $1,600! This includes a ton of great gear like knives, tools, and more. Here’s a few of the highlights:

• SOG Aura SEAL Tactical Knife – This is one of the coolest knives from SOG. Balanced, tough, and ready for action, it’s an ideal survival tool.

• Voodoo Hawk Tomahawk – Because honestly, who doesn’t need a tomahawk?

• SOGFari Machete – See the above comment, but for machetes.

• PowerAssist Multi-Tool – No load out is complete without a decent multi-tool, and SOG makes some of the best out there!

Plus a whole lot more. Check out the sweepstakes page for a full list, and be sure to enter for your chance to win! I’m really jealous of all of you who get to enter. Say hi to the Gunny for me, and as always, tell us who you would take with you in the comments or on our Facebook page!

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Hogue Knives from Allen Elishewitz

Oct 15 • News • 8387

If you want to see some cool knives, come check out the Hogue Collection from world-renowned custom knife-designer Allen Elishewitz. For 25 years Allen Elishewitz has been constantly studying, researching, and sharpening his knife making skills. With that kind of experience you can expect only the best to come from Allen, the best designs, the best materials, the best quality and certainly the best craftsmanship.

We currently carry four different Allen Elishewitz Hogue Knives available at OpticsPlanet and each of them is an exceptional value. With a pairing like Allen Elishewitz and Hogue, you should know to expect only the best results, and these knives deliver.

The Hogue EX-03 Extreme Folding Knife features either a 3.5 or 4 inch Tanto style blade. The EX-03 is built with a one-piece high-glass-content reinforced polymer frame. To further reinforce the knife, stainless steel bolster plates are molded into the frame before assembly to assure precise action.

The Hogue EX-03 Extreme Folder Knife has a drop point blade and also sports either a 3.5 or 4 inch blade length. The frame on this drop point knife is also a one-piece high-glass-content reinforced polymer, like the Tanto knife above. Both styles have a push-button locking mechanism for safety, and a pocket clip for easy and secure pocket storage.

These Hogue Knives designed by Allen Elishewitz are extremely awesome tools to have with you. If you are an outdoorsman or a hunter then you already know the importance of having a great quality knife with you at all times. Beyond the hunting and hiking, the EX-03 makes a great addition to your EDC, and a great tool to keep in your bug out bag. These Hogue knives are the kind of knives that you can count on again and again.

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