Bushnell Elite Tactical and Legend Series Video Interview from SHOT Show!

Jan 31 • News, Videos • 3394

The first of our Bushnell Video Interviews from SHOT Show is now ready to view, and the conversation between Steve and Bushnell’s Tim Tanker is pretty extensive.  They go through a few of the new Bushnell Rifle Scopes displayed at SHOT Show this year, with the Elite Tactical and Legend Lines both bringing exciting new optics for hunters and shooters in 2012.

Bushnell Elite Tactical Rifle Scopes Combine Durability with Usability

The Elite Tactical really got Steve excited this year.  He’s had plenty of chances to use the awesome quality of Bushnell before, so he knows just how good the glass and construction are, but the Elite Tactical Line takes all that quality and pushes it a step further.  The first thing to note is that these scopes were designed to hold up to the punishment a soldier might put them through in a combat situation.  Having that level of technology and durability for commercial use is going to be great for those hunters who hike long distances in search of game and don’t want to worry about every little bump along the road messing up their scope.  The scope isn’t too long, yet it still has a 3.5-21x magnification, so you can use this Elite Tactical Scope for a wide variety of applications.  There are also a number of different reticle options, and there are a ton of great little features like locking target turrets with click stops and a large tube for greater elevation and windage adjustments. Tim also shows off the Elite Tactical CQB Scope, which is closer in performance to a red dot sight in performance, as you can use it with both eyes open, and he hits upon so many awesome features that it’s hard to imagine anyone NOT wanting one of these Elite Tactical Rifle Scopes by Bushnell!

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Scopes Bring Serious Value!

But if there is a scope that might pull you away from the Elite Tactical, it’s the new additions to the Bushnell Legend Series.  These are a bit more economical than the Elite Tactical, but the quality is still great, with a variety of magnification ranges, so you can find the option that’s perfect for your needs.  The Legend Ultra HD Scopes feature one piece tube construction for extra durability, and on certain models there is also a side parallax adjustment.  That’s really going to come in handy for a lot of hunters.  There are also a number of different reticles available for the Legend Ultra HD Riflescopes, so I have no doubt these will be top sellers in 2012!

Oh, and the best thing?  Bushnell’s new 100% Bulletproof Money Back guarantee.  If you don’t like one of these new scopes within one year of buying it you can return it for full money back.  No questions asked.  Bushnell really pulled out all the stops with their SHOT Show lineup this year, and their scopes looked really awesome!  Stay tuned because I’ll have the second part of our Bushnell SHOT Show Video Interview up in a little bit, and you won’t want to miss the news on their latest rangefinders!

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Streamlight SL20L & Sidewinder Rechargeable Flashlights from SHOT Show!

Jan 30 • News, Videos • 5177

The third part of our SHOT Show Streamlight interview covered two new flashlights that offer a huge bang for your buck!  Both lights can use a rechargeable battery so that, over time, you save a lot of money while still getting the great Streamlight performance you expect.

The Streamlight SL20L is the highest powered LED rechargeable flashlight from Streamlight.  It has three settings, with high, medium and low output to help you maximize battery life, and it’ll give you 350 lumens of light at high output, which is blindingly bright, 160 lumens at medium and on low it’ll still give you 10 lumens.  For each power setting you’ll get a good amount of battery life, with about 2 hours at high, 4 at medium, and (incredibly) 50 HOURS on low.  50 HOURS!  That’s just amazing.

One other thing I really like about the SL20L is the recharging sleeve.  Check out the picture.  You mount the sleeve on a wall and plug it in, then you just slide it into the sleeve to charge it.  It’s really simple to do, and a red light turns on when it’s charging so you can be certain it’s always ready when you need it.  Very cool.

The other great new light Streamlight showed off is a headlamp.  The Streamlight Sidewinder 2 is the latest addition to the Sidewinder family, and it is a versatile new headlamp because it’ll allow you to use three different types of batteries: a Lithium, a regular AA or a rechargeable AA.  That rechargeable AA will save you a lot of money in the long run, and you lose almost no power because of your choice of battery.

The Sidewinder 2 has four different LEDs, with a white, red, blue and infrared all available at the flip of a switch.  These LEDs have four output settings as well, from low to high, and there’s a beacon mode that flashes in case of emergency.  You should be able to get one in just a couple weeks!

Streamlight really wowed us at SHOT Show with their impressive new technology and innovative designs.  Our Streamlight SHOT Show Videos have been a big hit, and 2012 will no doubt be another great year for Steamlight and anyone who wants a fantastic flashlight!

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Streamlight ProTac Flashlights from SHOT Show – Super Bright & Handheld!

Jan 30 • News, Videos • 3820

My last post was about two great new Streamlight Weapon Lights that impressed Steve at SHOT Show this year, but now I want to give you the second part of Steve’s video interview with Streamlight’s Mike Nelson.  This time we have two great handheld lights that combine incredible brightness, durability and light weight.

First up, we see the Streamlight ProTac 2 AAA.  As the name implies, it uses AAA batteries.  There are already great ProTac Flashlight that use AA and Lithium batteries, but the new ProTac 2 AAA is even smaller and lighter, while maintaining the awesome features you’ve come to expect from this great line of flashlights.  It has high and low strobe functions at up to 80 lumens!  That’s a TON of light for such a tiny light that runs on AAA batteries.  As you can see from the video, it’s roughly the size of a pen, and has a sturdy clip to keep it in your pocket.

The other great new Streamlight ProTac flashlight shown at SHOT Show is the ProTac HL.  The HL stands for High Lumen, and it certainly is.  The ProTac HL puts out 600 lumens of LED light!  It uses two Lithium batteries, and will last about an hour and a half at full power!  That is some serious performance.  600 lumens is amazing.  The other cool feature is the way you can program this new Streamlight Flashlight.  As Mike and Steve discuss, different people prefer different strobe options, with some who like high-low, and others who prefer low-high.  The ProTac HL has a one inch tube, so you’ll be able to mount it on a lot of guns as well.  It seems that Streamlight thought of everything with this new entry into the ProTac series.

Be sure to check out the Streamlight ProTac SHOT Show Video above.  Seeing these flashlights in action is AWESOME!

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Streamlight TLR-4 & TLR-HP Weapon Lights Video from SHOT Show

Jan 30 • News, Videos • 4878

We’ve fielded a lot of questions already about the new Streamlight products from SHOT Show.  Well, now we can give you even more info, and a little video of their new weapon-mountable lights in action!  Watch as Steve talks with Streamlight’s Mike Nelson about the TLR-4 and TLR-HP.

The TLR-4 Flashlight and Laser Sight combo was one of the more talked about new pieces of gear from SHOT Show, and that’s because it takes an already outstanding light, the Streamlight TLR-3, and made it even more versatile.  The TLR-4 is a light/laser combo small enough to fit compact handguns.  It’s pretty impressive that Streamlight could bring out a light and laser that will fit any gun that has a rail.  And, to make it even sweeter, it has the great quality you’d expect from Streamlight, so it’s tough, bright and useful for a variety of situations.  The easy-to-use button on the bottom of the light allows you to switch from having just the light, just the laser, or both the light and laser on at the same time.  The finger switch that’s within reach of your index finger without changing your grip allows you to use momentary or constant on, so you can enjoy the performance you want.  And it won’t break the bank!  The Streamlight TLR-4 should be available at OpticsPlanet soon, so check back frequently so you can be one of the first to try it out!

The other really interesting new weapon light from Streamlight is the TLR-HP.  This weapon light was specifically designed for an AR platform, though it should work for most guns with a picatinny rail.  The biggest thing about the TLR-HP is how bright the light is, and how sharply that light is focused.  You get 200 lumens of light, which is awesome, and the deep reflector focuses it so you get a tight beam that will travel far!  Mike mentions that you will have usable light for 450 meters!  That’s huge!  And it uses LEDs, so it’s really tough, and the battery life is very good for all that power.  You can leave the Streamlight TLR-HP on for about an hour and forty-five minutes before it runs out of juice.  This is a fantastic light, and a perfect option when you need power.

These two new Streamlight Weapon Lights are a perfect way to accessorize your firearm for greater performance.  Great news this year from Streamlight at SHOT Show!

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Galco Concealed Carry Bags for Ladies at SHOT Show!

Jan 30 • News, Videos • 3355

Galco hasn’t forgotten that there are a number of women out there who want a fashionable and effective concealed carry bag.  In our Galco SHOT Show video, Yelena speaks with Mike Barham about their line of purses that not only look good, but were made using quality materials and feature designs that allow women to carry everything they normally would in a handbag, but also their pistol for defensive purposes.

You can see in the Galco video just how great these bags look.  There are a number of different options behind Yelena and Mike that will fit a wide variety of personal fashion preferences.  I can’t claim to be an expert on women’s handbag fashion (yet…), but the bag Yelena’s holding looks perfect with her outfit.  You would never know she’s carrying a firearm.  And she won’t have to leave any of her essentials at home to make room for the pistol, as pockets for a wallet, cell phone and more were designed into the bag!

We have a number of great Galco Carrying Bags available right now, so be sure to stop by OpticsPlanet and learn more about each individual style.  You’ll find the perfect option to complement your look.

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