• Swarovski CL and EL Binoculars and their Custom Ballistic Turret from SHOT Show!

    Feb 1 • News, Videos • 5869

    Watching the Swarovski SHOT Show Video above, you can really see how much Steve loves Swarovski, and how excited he is by the new Swarovski Binoculars and the new Custom Ballistic Turret they gave him a sneak peak at.

    First, Steve gets a look at the new Swarovski EL Binoculars, as they are very easy to use, and extremely comfortable for long hours of glassing the field. The quality of the lenses in the ELs is second to none, as this is Swarovski, so you’ll always see a very clear, bright image.  Steve really liked the ocular lenses and the eye cups, as they’re really easy to adjust.

    Similarly, the CL Binoculars are a fantastic new binocular from Swarovski.  They have many of the same features of the EL, but they’re even more compact.  The ‘CL’ stands for ‘Compact and Light,’ so you know they were designed to be as small as possible.  You should have NO trouble bringing the Swarovski CL Companion Binoculars along on your next hunt.

    The other great new item Swarovski showed off this year is the Custom Ballistic Turret.  If you buy one of the Swarovski Ballistic Turret Rifle Scopes you can contact Swarovski and they’ll help you set up a custom turret so that if you change your bullet because you’re hunting a different type of critter you just swap out the turret and you will be able to take an accurate shot right away.  This is going to really help hunters who like to take on a variety of game.

    Our SHOT Show Swarovski Interview goes into much more depth on these great binoculars and the Custom Ballistic Turret, so be sure to watch it NOW!

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  • Pelican HardBack Cases Impress at SHOT Show 2012 – Pelican Protection for Your Electronics!

    Feb 1 • News, Videos • 3771

    Our new Pelican SHOT Show Video Interview really has me excited.  I know I was amped up for the new EOTech Zombie Stopper Video, and that was pretty sweet, but the Pelican HardBack Case is definitely going to get a lot of use in the coming year.  I take my tablet every where, but I don’t love the keyboard.  The chance to not only have an incredible case that will keep my tablet safe from water, scratches and the kinds of shocks that would normally turn it into a coaster as well as give me the room to take along accessories like a wireless keyboard, charger and more is one I will NOT pass up.  Plus the foam slot to let you stand you tablet upright while you type is just fantastic.

    This is the type of innovation I love to see.  Pelican took a look at what people need and they developed new cases that will keep your high tech gadgetry safe.  As one of the selling points of electronics these days is their compact size, so Pelican made these new HardBack cases very lean, keeping true to the slim profile of your tiny tablet.  The Pelican HardBack is lockable and has a great handle for easy carrying.  I couldn’t be much more excited.  You NEED to check out the Pelican SHOT Show Video above.  If you love your electronics, you’ll love these cases!

    We have a few Pelican HardBack Cases available now, but keep on the lookout for more coming soon!

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  • Bushnell GForce 1300 ARC Rangefinder Video Interview from SHOT Show!

    Jan 31 • News, Videos • 3614

    Bushnell makes some of the best laser rangefinders in the world.  Their gear is used by hunters all over the world because it is accurate, reliable and affordable.  In our third Bushnell SHOT Show Video Steve and Bushnell’s Jordan Vermillion discuss one of their newest hunting tools, the Bushnell GForce 1300 ARC Rangefinder.

    Steve is already a huge fan of the Bushnell Scout 1000 Rangefinder because of it’s amazing balance of performance and price.  Well, Bushnell has upped their game for SHOT Show 2012 with the GForce 1300.  It is a compact rangefinder, and from the video you can see how small and easy carry it is.  The Bushnell GForce 1300 has angle range compensation, modes for rifles and bows, and in the rifle mode it’ll also give you bullet drop compensation and holdover data.  That’s huge for a lot of hunters, as the whole point of a rangefinder is to determine how much bullet drop you’ll need to compensate for.

    The Vivid Display Technology is another nice feature added to the GForce 1300.  At the touch of a button you’ll be able to see the display in a variety of different lighting situations.  At 6x magnification this quality display and the great glass are going to make a big difference.

    The Bushnell SHOT Show display this year really impressed us, and the Bushnell GForce 1300 will undoubtedly be a great addition to the already stellar line of Bushnell Rangefinders at OpticsPlanet!

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  • Steiner Predator Xtreme Binoculars Video from SHOT Show! New Steiner Hunting Scopes!

    Jan 31 • News, Videos • 5409

    We’re all big fans of Steiner here at GearExpert by OpticsPlanet.  They have really high quality glass that’s about the best in the business, but for about the last twenty years their glass has been used in binoculars.  While we love Steiner Binoculars, it’s been tough to not have a great Steiner Rifle Scope for a big hunt.

    Well, Steiner fans no longer need to wish for the return of Steiner Scopes.  As you can see in our Steiner SHOT Show 2012 Video, they’ve brought back rifle scopes in a big way.  The Steiner Predator Xtreme Rifle Scopes are part of the same family of products as the Predator Xtreme Binoculars, which are an amazingly high value line of binoculars for hunters, birders and military professionals.  The new Predator Xtreme Scopes have the same spirit as the popular binoculars, as they’re both intended for the hunter.  Sure, these scopes have awesome features that target shooters love like a hunting knob with target features, which allow you to reset to zero quickly and easily.

    As you can see from the SHOT Show Steiner Video, Trevor is very excited by these new scopes and he can’t wait to try them out when they’re released a little later this year!

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  • Bushnell Fusion 1600 Rangefinder Binoculars Video from SHOT Show

    Jan 31 • News, Videos • 3632

    Part two of our Bushnell Video Interview from SHOT Show focuses on a really innovative and award-winning new product, the Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC Rangefinder Binocular.  There were two models on display, separated by slightly different magnifications.  The 10X42mm Fusion 1600s were released first, and they won the ‘Optic of the Year Award’ from the NRA, and they are a fantastic piece of technology.

    What makes the Fusion 1600s so cool is that they help free up some space in your pack when you’re out hunting.  A laser rangefinder and a pair of binoculars are indispensable tools for any hunter these days.  But carrying a quality pair of binoculars and a really good laser rangefinder can be bulky and heavy.  You want your pack as light as possible.  The idea of combining these two great tools into one package is great, but Bushnell took it a step further.  They didn’t just want average binoculars or a decent rangefinder.  The glass in the Fusion 1600 is very high quality.  In fact, it’s about on par with the glass in the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars!  WOW!

    When you combine that glass with a rangefinder that can get accurate readings out to 1600 yards, or as Bushnell’s Jordan Vermillion says possibly even as far as 1800 yards, then you really have something special.  I’m very impressed by the Fusion 1600s.

    Since they were such a success, Bushnell recently added a second model, this time a 12x50mm, so you get even more magnification and an even brighter image.  You can’t go wrong with Bushnell.  They’re always thinking about how to make your hunting trips more successful.

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