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Vortex Riflescope and Binocular Sale

Vortex has announced that they are discontinuing a few items which presents a fantastic opportunity to get some great gear at super low prices. These are all brand new and HEAVILY discounted. Take advantage while supplies last.

Vortex Viper 2-7×32mm riflescope for only $174.99 in your choice of BDC, C3 or V-Plex reticle

Vortex Viper 3.5-10×50mm riflescope with V-Plex reticle for only $249.99

Vortex Viper 4-12×40mm PA riflescope with V-Plex reticle for only $249.99

Vortex Viper 6.5-20×44mm PA riflescope for only $249.99 in your choice of V-Plex or Target Dot reticle

Vortex Viper 6.5-20×50mm PA riflescope with Target Dot reticle for only $279.99

If a great deal on a quality binocular is what you’re looking for check out these outstanding values:

Vortex Fury 12.5×42mm Binocular for only $199.99

Vortex Fury 10×32mm Binocular for only $174.99

Vortex Fury 8×32mm Binocular for only $174.99

Vortex Fury 6.5×32mm Binocular for only $169.99

Remember, with any Vortex Binocular purchase you can add their Vortex Binocular Harness Strap for only $10.00.

Please feel free to give a call to me or Neil with any questions.

Camera Land
1-866-9optics
http://www.cameralandny.com

I just got this email from Cameralandny.com, check it out:

We are working closely with Swarovski Optik to bring you a monthly newsletter with some insight to what Swarovski is up to and how to apply these innovations to your needs. Where possible we will include videos that they have put out.

Please assist us in this Newsletter program by e-mailing us ideas on topics you’d like covered. We are nothing without you and want to bring you the information you desire. Going on my own I thought a nice start would be with the Swarovski Ballistic Turret.

Swarovski Optik Ballistic Turret

Firearms, munitions and optical instruments alike have all become far more accurate in recent years. The result is that long-range shots are technically possible. Nevertheless, the requirements on the hunter are high and, in addition to accurate determination of the distance, this calls for solutions which provide an accurate aiming point and thus enable specific long-range target shots. We’ve seen the popularity of long range shooting features soar over the past few years, especially when it comes to long range reticles. There are those of us however who prefer to use a turret system rather than a reticle. The SWAROVSKI OPTIK ballistic turret (BT) allows you to “stay on the mark” when shooting at various downrange distances.

EASY, ACCURATE AND PRACTICAL

• You can assemble the ballistic turret yourself in a few easy steps, customizing it to any caliber and load combination.
• There are four main downrange yardage markers on the turret as well as small markers for those “in between” distances.
• You determine what downrange distances you want and can change them easily at any time yourself.
• Swarovski Optik’s own specially developed ballistics program will calculate for you the necessary values (number of clicks) for the distances you desire.
• Unlike a ballistic reticle, you don’t have to worry about what power your scope is set on for the system to be accurate.
• Simply turn the turret to the desired downrange distance marker and hold on the main crosshair.

MODELS WITH BALLISTIC TURRET

Z6(i) 2.5-15×44 P; Z6(i) 2.5-15×56 P; Z6(i) 3-18×50 P; Z6(i) 5-30×50 P; Z6 1.7-10×42, Z6 2-12×50, Z5 3.5-18×44; Z5 5-25×52; Z3 4-12×50;

NEW: Z6(i) 1-7×42;

Please click here for

Swarovski BT Reticle Information Video

Ballistic Programs

The ballistic programs from Swarovski Optik provide you with software tailored precisely to a hunter’s requirements.

The ballistic programs support our distance reticles (BR, TDS) when determining individual aiming points.

Using the separate ballistic program for our ballistic turret (BT), it is also possible to determine the correction values necessary for the sight-in distances you desire.

Here you find our ballistic programs.

We look forward to bringing you a regular "News from Swarovski" Newsletter.

Camera Land

1-866-9optics

http://www.cameralandny.com

I just finished a couple of gear reviews on some great products. Check out my review on my new Minox HG binos I ordered from CamerlandNY.com:

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Minox_Hg_Binoculars

I am very happy with these clear bright binos. I also did a review on my CamelBak water hydration pack:

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/CamelBak_Hydration_Pack

I posted up an article on wool socks and what brands I have had success with. Here is a hint, do not cheap on on your feet. Check out the full article here:

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Wool_Sock_Review

Do you ever make your own hunting knives? It seems like a ton of work and skill is involved but it must be very rewarding. I personally like it when hunters make their own knives as there is always a story that comes with it. An antler from a deer or elk they shot for a handle with a high grade steel blade, and a leather sheath made from a bear hide they got tanned from their taxidermist. Take for example this following knife, this outdoorsman found a deer antler from an old cougar kill and used it for his knife along with some copper from a home renovation:

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=49066

I received a package of leather treatment products from Obenauf’s Leather Care located i Peck idaho,USA. In the package I have a number of their products including: Heavy Duty LP- preserves and protects leather, Leather Oil- fast protection against dry conditions, Water Shield- waterproofs all fabrics, and Leather Cleaner- removes dirt and water based stains leaving no residue.

I will be using thes products for protecting my work and hunting boots, couches, and to waterproof my tent. I will do a review on these products and let you know how they hold up under extreme hunting conditions.

Check out Obenaufs Leather Care Products.

I made a video of training my labrador retriever to retrieve. I used a Dokken Deadfowl Retrieval Duck. My dog Roofus really was excited about retrieving that duck and he learned how to fetch and retrieve under control and by command. Check out the video:

I went with my father in law today to help him find a new rifle and scope to prepare for this spring’s Grizzly and Black Bear Hunt. I knew that Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver is basically the best place in BC to buy a gun as their prices are super competitive and their staff are very polite and helpful.

We started looking at a good deal they had on a blued barrel on wood Weatherby Vanguard chambered in .300 WBY Magnum. But despite the excellent price we decided that the .300 WBY Mag cartridge was a bit harder on the barrel and throat of the rifle than a .300 WM, the ammunition more expensive, and we thought the wood stock and blued barrel would not be the most practical choice for hunting in the rainy province of British  Columbia, Canada.

The stainless synthetic model of the Weatherby Vanguard was also priced very well but my father in-law preferred the feel of the and action of the similarly priced Remmington 700 sps stainless synthetic. The Ruger M77 Hawkeye, and Savage stainless synthetic were also considered but after considering the price and performance equilibrium he decisively settled on the Remmington 700 sps chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.

Next was finding a scope, I recommended the Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9×50mm as it performs great for me and it is quite economically priced around the $300 mark. We compared it to the Leupold scopes but in the end my father in-law came away with a great scope for a great price. I must say that for someone who is considering performance and price this was an excellent setup. My father in law came away with a weather impervious straight shooting rifle and a clear scope with great light gathering ability for dusky situations.

Well I ordered a new set of the Minox 10×52 HG binoculars from:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62161

Appearantly these are the last of a the HG series that was made in Japan from a German design. I expect great glass and quality still. The new HG series binoculars that are made in Germany are of course higher in price. I look for bargains and with a lifetime warranty and satisfaction garuntee I know I will be extremely happy.

Since this site had such good prices I also bought a new rangefinder, check out the screaming deal on the Leica CRF 900:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/site.pl?page=leicacrf900

I was just doing some more research today on finding a high quality set of binoculars for the best price and I came across this great article that compares some of the best and most popular brands against eachother. This lists the Minox HG bino’s that I am planning to get as almost as good in low light conditions as the big 3 brands: Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski. Check out the article:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/8×42.html