Showing posts with label gun scopes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gun scopes. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Article : By Brandon Ray
below the colorful horizon were steep cliffs, skeletons of giant junipers, the faint scent of sage on the air and coyotes serenading the end of the day – pure untamed western beauty and everything I love about mule deer country. With a heavy load on my shoulders that included a set of symmetrical 4x4 mule deer antlers, I paused just long enough to take it all in.
The first mule deer buck I ever shot, an ancient 10-point in the Texas Panhandle more than 20 years ago, was collected with a scarred-up Sako .30-06, my dad’s old gun. The next half a dozen were taken with the same rifle. That old gun wore a scraped-up Redfield 3-9x scope. My choice of ammunition was typically 165-grain Federal Premium loads, although I remember a couple of times shooting whatever the local gun store had to offer. That setup was a good choice for mule deer hunting back then, and it’s still a solid choice today.
With all the hype today over magnum cartridges,sometimes I think we hunters forget we are chasing deer, not Bigfoot. A couple of Octobers ago,
Mule Deer Gear
memorable mulie hunt in the snow in Colorado, I shot a big-bodied buck at 250 yards. The big-racked stud stumbled a few steps and collapsed on his nose from a well-placed bullet through both lungs. The deadly projectile on that hunt was a 150-grain Winchester XP3 bullet fired from a Browning A-Bolt .270 Winchester a round that was, is and always will be an excellent choice for deer anywhere.
At minimum, a .25-caliber rifle is the smallest round a serious hunter should carry for mule deer. In this class I like the .25-06 Remington and .257 Weatherby Magnum. You could use something smaller, but it’s too much work to set up a shot at a trophy mulie buck to use a borderline cartridge.
Top picks for excellent mule deer rounds would include the .270 Winchester, .270 Weatherby Magnum (a round I once used to snipe a wide 10-point at 270 yards, my longest shot ever at a mulie buck), the .270 WSM and the .280 Remington. Rounds like the .308 Winchester, .30-06, .300 Winchester Magnum and .300 WSM are other good options.
Once you’ve selected the caliber of your choice, consider stock type and gun weight. Western deer live in rocky, unforgiving country. A synthetic stock is more practical than wood in such places. Mule deer hunting also requires miles of tough walking. For that reason, a light- to medium-weight rifle is always appreciated.
Two years ago I shot a desert mulie with a lightweight custom Match Grade Arms .300 Winchester Magnum.
That synthetic stocked rifle weighed a little over 7 pounds, including the scope and sling. Scaling red rock canyon walls to glass for bucks, that camo synthetic stock took a pounding. My nephew Will Monning shot a fine 8-point using a synthetic stock, stainless barrel Winchester Model 70 .270 WSM. Will’s rifle weighed closer to 8½ pounds, including the scope. Leave the 10- and 12-pound rifles at home for sniping whitetails from tower blinds. Rifles with synthetic stocks and lightweight scopes are easy to carry and bull’s-eye accurate for the typical 100- to 300-yard pokes at western bucks
Optics makers tell me that far and away, the best seller in riflescopes is variable power designs. I tend to favor the same designs I started with 20 years ago. I like scopes that mount low to the gun barrel with a 40mm objective and a 3-9x or 4-12x magnification. More magnification and a wider objective comes at the expense of too much extra weight and bulk. Mil dots and custom reticles can aid with long-range hold, but I have yet to need fancy dots for a really long shot.
When sighting in, I like my rifle set dead-on at 200 yards. Depending on the caliber and bullet, that usually means sighting in 1 to 2 inches high at 100 yards. Drop at 300 yards is typically 8 inches or less, depending on the round. Check ballistic charts for your specific caliber to know exactly – and practice accordingly. Shots out West tend to be a bit farther than the average whitetail poke, but even after 20-plus years of hunting big-eared bucks, I have yet to shoot a mule deer past 300 yards. In fact, most of my shots have been less than 200 yards.
to be continued...
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 0
Friday, December 16, 2011
ATN Gen CGT Night Arrow 4-CGT Night Vision Weapon Sight
Product Description ( amazon.com ):
The Night Arrow 4-CGT is a rugged night vision weapon sight that allows you to confidently observe your prey, acquire the target, and aim. As a result, the sight is an ideal choice for the demanding sports shooter or varmint hunter. The sight is outfitted with a "red on green" reticle system, with an illuminated red center crosshair that provides optimal contrast against the green night-vision background. The reticle makes it possible to identify and lock on targets even in complete darkness. The sight also offers an automatic brightness control (ABC) to protect the tube, along with a single knob for easy operation. And thanks to the rugged, nitrogen-sealed housing, the sight is water- and fog-resistant. The lightweight sight--which mounts to standard weaver rails--operates on a single AA battery and carries a limited two-year warranty.
How Night Vision Works :
All ATN night vision devices consist of several main parts: an objective lens, an eyepiece, a power supply, and an image intensifier tube (photocathode tube). The devices function by gathering existing ambient light, such as starlight, moonlight, or infrared light, through the front lens. This light, which is made up of photons, goes into the photocathode tube and is converted into electrons. Next, the device amplifies the electrons to a much greater number through an electrical and chemical process, and then hurls them against a phosphorous screen that changes them back into visible light. The image will appear through the eyepiece as a clear, black-and-white or green-hued, amplified re-creation of the scene you were observing.
All night vision devices need some light to amplify. That's why all ATN night vision devices have a built-in infrared illuminator (IRI). An IRI essentially throws out a beam of infrared light that is near invisible to the naked eye, but your night vision device can see it. This allows you to use your scope even in total darkness. The IRI works like a flashlight, which is why the distance you can see with it is limited. Although ATN IRIs extend out to 100 yards, the IRI may cover only 40 to 60 percent of the viewing area.
There are many different variables that can affect the distance you see with a night vision device. First, what are you trying to see? Are you looking for another boat on the water or are you looking for a rabbit in the woods? The larger the object, the easier it is to see. Plus, are you trying to see details (commonly called "recognition range"), or are you just trying to see if something is there? Maybe you will see just the movement, but won't be able to determine 100 percent who are what it is. This is called "detection range." Another variable is lighting conditions. The more ambient light you have, the better and further you will be able to see. You can always see further on a night where the moon and stars are out than if it's cloudy and overcast. ATN typically states that you can tell the difference between a male and female or a dog and a deer at about 75 to 100 yards. However, if you were looking across an open field and there was a half moon out, you could see a barn or a house 500 yards away.
Specifications:
- Total darkness IR system: Yes
- SMART technology: No
- IIT generation: CGT
- Resolution: 45-54 lp/mm
- Magnification: 4x
- Proshield lens coating: Yes
- Field of view: 5-7 degrees
- Exit pupil: 11mm
- Eye relief: 46mm
- Range of focus: 10m to infinity
- Diopter adjustment: -4 to +6
- Controls: Direct
- Automatic brightness control: Yes
- Bright light cutoff: Yes
- Infrared illuminator: Detachable IR450
- IR indicator: Yes
- Low battery indicator: Yes
- Battery life: 30 hours
- Reticle system: Red on green
- Windage and elevation adjustment: 1/4 MOA
- Power supply: One 1.5-volt AA battery
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fog-resistant: Yes
- Complies with MIL-STD-810: No
- Dimensions: 11 by 4.1 by 3.7 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 3.1 pounds
- Warranty: 2 years
Friday, December 16, 2011 0
ATN Mars6x-3 Gen 3, 6x Night Vision Riflescope Review
Product Description :
ATN Mars6x-3 Gen 3 Night Vision Rifle Scope with 6x magnification. Newest in the ATN line up featuring only the purest grades of heavy glass and computer-aided optical designs to create lenses that are beyond current military standards.
All optical lenses on the MARS scopes are individually fitted and calibrated to achieve optimum performance. The highest quality MX10160 type hand-selected image-intensifier tubes to optimize functionality in all lighting conditions, ensuring superb performance, outstanding clarity and combat reliability. Compact, lightweight and rugged one piece construction in CNC milled from solid aerospace-quality aluminum billet and fitted with titanium inserts.
Proprietary feature - Two Color Manual Brightness of aiming reticle. This feature allows for a choice of color (red or amber) of the projected reticle depending on operator preference and tactical situation. Powerful magnification; superior quality, multi-coated all glass optics; precision windage and elevation adjustments; tactical digital remote control; waterproof and submersible to 66 ft for 1 hour; included mount for Picatinny or 7/8" Weaver-style rail; nitrogen-purged for resistance to internal fogging. Free Pelican Hard case. Unit accepts either (1) 3V CR123 or (1) AA battery, included. ATN manufactures and distributes the widest array of Night Vision weapon sights in the world.
Product Features :
- ATN Mars6x-3 Riflescope, IR-450 Illuminator, Hard Carrying/Storage Case, Battery)2), User Guide, Warranty Certificate
- 6x magnification
- Two color manual brightness Red or Amber on Green Range Finding Reticle
- Detachable Long Range IR450 Illuminator
- This item is prohibited from export outside the US
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
ATN PS22-3 Day/Night Tactical Kit with Trijicon 4x32 ACOG, QRM Gen 3 Front Night Vision System including scope easily mounts in minutes in the front of any daytime weapon sight and gives ultimate Day/Night solution, no re-zeroing required. The day sight provides the aiming point. All of the features of your daytime scope can now be used during the night. This system is one of the most compact and lightweight Night Vision systems in its class. Multi-coated all glass optics; fast catadioptic front lens system; large 40mm eyepiece/ output window; comes standard with ARMS quick release mount.
ATN manufactures and distributes the widest array of Night Vision weapon sights in the world. We are a sales and marketing leader in the US. Unsurpassed customer service on both our website and 800#, our technicians are the most knowledgeable in the world. We manufacture for the US military, law enforcement, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
Product Features
- ATN PS22-3 Rifle System, Scope, Hard Carrying/Storage Case, Battery(2), User Guide, Warranty Certificate
- Tactical Kit includes Trijicon scope 4x32 ACOG, QRM
- Mounts in front of daytime scope, no re-zeroing required
- Fast catadioptic front lens system and ARMS quick release mount
- This item is prohibited from export outside the US
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 0
ATN PS22-3A Day/Night Tactical Kit with Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T Gen 3 Front Night Vision System including scope easily mounts in minutes in the front of any daytime weapon sight and gives ultimate Day/Night solution, no re-zeroing required. The day sight provides the aiming point.
All of the features of your daytime scope can now be used during the night. This system is one of the most compact and lightweight Night Vision systems in its class. Multi-coated all glass optics; fast catadioptic front lens system; large 40mm eyepiece/ output window; comes standard with ARMS quick release mount. ATN manufactures and distributes the widest array of Night Vision weapon sights in the world.
We are a sales and marketing leader in the US. Unsurpassed customer service on both our website and 800#, our technicians are the most knowledgeable in the world. We manufacture for the US military, law enforcement, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
Product Features :
- ATN PS22-3A Rifle System, Scope, Hard Carrying/Storage Case, Battery(2), User Guide, Warranty Certificate
- Tactical Kit includes Leupold scope Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T
- Mounts in front of daytime scope, no re-zeroing required
- Fast catadioptic front lens system and ARMS quick release mount
- This item is prohibited from export outside the US
The ATN ThOR 3 Thermal Optical Riflescope combines the ergonomic features of a handheld and the convenience of Weapon Mounting. Based on the proven 320 x 240 microbolometer core, the ATN ThOR 3 is an ideal product for Law Enforcement, Border Patrol Officers, Police, SWAT, and special operations forces ... and hunters .
Product Features :
- Amorphous Silicon Detector with 320 x 240 Resolution
- High Resolution OLED Microdisplay
- Up to 6 Hours Operation with 4 Lithium Batteries
- MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny Rail) Quick Release Mount
- Rugged Full-Metal Extra Durable Body
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