Monthly Archives: February 2015

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New Optics Technology for Firearms: New Models & Tech

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While we aren’t quite there to Star Wars Technology just yet, rifle scopes have changed considerably over the past few years and there are a number of big changes coming this year.

While there have been a number of great gun shows even just in January of this year it seems as though there is a lot of great tech coming to the light for gun enthusiasts and 2015. Here is a rundown of some of the best new cool rifle scope technology for the year.

Tracking point “smart gun” scope: shooting targets and 1000 yards away seems like something that is nearly impossible. While some of the most experienced shooters using some of the world’s best gear can accomplish this feat this is something that’s pretty much impossible for any amateur even using some of the best manual optics today. Tracking point is a new start up that is producing a gun scope that lets an inexperienced shooter hit a target at this distance. The biggest catch however is that the technology costs well over $25,000 and is only available for just a few rifles. What the tracking point scope does is take into account nearly everything that inexperienced shooter would have to including the wind, distance to target, ammunition and rifle specifications and then using advanced algorithms help you to place your shots right on target with up to 1000 yard accuracy. This is some very cool but also very expensive scope technology that can turn amateur shooters into experts in minutes. Continue reading →

New Firearms Tech Gear to Get You Fired Up in 2015

Firearms technology is improving across the board and with so many new technological advances it seems as though the nature of hunting and target shooting has changed dramatically. Here is a rundown of some of the best new firearms technology coming in 2015.

Smart scope technology: a new start up this year has actually produced a digital scope capable of helping even amateur shooters take out targets at nearly 1000 yards away. Although this digital scope retails for well over $25,000 and is still in its experimental phases it shows real promise in helping introduce people into long-range shooting with ease.

Glock universal optics mounts: getting a slide cut for mounting an optics system on a pistol can be very expensive and also a big hassle. Rather than risk your own safety or have to go to extra hassle and expense, Glock has produced a special universal optics mount that claims to be one of the lowest bore axis mounts in the industry. By installing this mount onto your handguns you can get access to red dot sights and better accuracy on nearly any gotten without having to do any machining or cutting to your weapons.

Pro Mag Rollermag: the new roller mag is a different style magazine that reduces friction and helps any magazine operate much more smoothly. Roller mag will debut in March and be available for around $20. The magazine body ensures that any anti-tilt follower will roll smoothly without contact with the body of a weapon. This ensures less jamming, less friction and less problems. Continue reading →

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The Keys to Picking a Great Rifle Scope

When you need a scope for the Range or for hunting it’s important that you get the right one for your rifle so that you can have the most accurate shots possible at long distances. Ultimately it’s about getting a product that will enhance your aim in the range of your weapon. Here are some top tips on how to choose the right rifle scope and what you can expect to spend for improving the accuracy of your rifle.

Spend at least half the price of your rifle on a scope: for full accuracy and reliability most scopes are going to cost about half of what you spent on your rifle. Cheap scopes are far less reliable and will quite often lead to a product that doesn’t last that long and simply causes you to miss shots time and time again. A compatible rifle scope for your weapon usually cost around half the price of what you spent on your rifle. Although this might seem a little bit extreme ultimately you will be extending that rifles range considerably and that improvement is well worth paying for.

Look at lens quality: the lens is the main part of any rifle scope and it’s usually best to look into an image quality from a well-known lens manufacturer. Look into manufacturers like Bushnell, Redfield Nikon, Zeiss, Burris and Trijicon to name a few as these are manufacturers known for their lens quality. You can also find stats on their light transmission. Higher-quality scopes will have a range of light transmission from 90 to 95% but the ultimate scopes have 98% light transmission. This means you can get a crystal-clear picture of your target even very far away.

Consider your magnification based off of what you want to do with your rifle: depending on the size of the target you want to hit you will want to change your magnification range. If you plan on going small game hunting or target hunting 6 to 20 times or 8-25x variable scopes are perfect. For larger targets like deer you can go between for to 12 times or 3 to 9 times for white tail deer.
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The Most Popular Firearms Vault Models in 2015

When it comes to gun safes there is always room for improvement, manufacturers in 2015 are pushing the limits of safety by producing more reliable gun safes which are both portable, lightweight and more difficult to break into than ever before. Here are some reasonable and truly staggering gun safes that you could use in your home, your car or even for transport in 2015.

Gunvault car safe: the portable NV200 nanovault is the ultimate transportation gun lock. It comes with a key lock as well as a number of compartments that you can use for holding a handgun. It has plenty of space and the key is also very easy to access. You can hold any number of things inside your car or even just use it as a go to lockbox for taking your gun between home and the range. The MV500 STD is a new model for 2015 that features biometric technology. Getting your gun is even simpler and will require the touch of one of your fingerprints to instantly unlock the safe. This means that you could easily reach for your gun in an emergency situation or have access to a hand gun that kept under lock and only accessible by your own fingerprints. Both of these models are available for under $300 and the biometric version just seems like an excellent way that you can have quick access without a key. Continue reading →