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Riflescopeblog is written by Steven K. Ledin, OpticsPlanet’s Director of Product Intelligence. Follow Steve’s daring exploits as he shoots, travels, hunts, tests, teaches, modifies, and breaks the latest rifle scopes, red dots, lights, lasers and more. Get an insight into the corporate world of a professional gunbitch with a dose of his philosophical insight.

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    • 23 Jul

    >Swarovski Z6 Rifle Scopes

    Steven K. Ledin, July 23, 2007 >Swarovski Z6 Rifle Scopes

    Swarovski Z6 rifle scopes are causing quite a buzz in the optics industry, being one of the first, and certainly the best known manufacturer able to offer an incredible 6 times zoom on a riflescope. This makes it even easier to purchase a scope able to comfortably handle shots close and far with equal ease. A favorite Z6 model of mine will zoom from a low of 1.7 power to a maxumum of 10 power, and another model goes from two power to twelve. The Z6 1.7-10×42 weighs in at 16.6 ounces, and the Z6 2-12×50 tips the scales
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    20 Jul

    >Illuminated Reticle Rifle Scopes

    Steven K. Ledin, July 20, 2007 >Illuminated Reticle Rifle Scopes

    I get a lot of questions about illuminated reticle rifle scopes. Most of the questions are asking if they have a backup reticle if the illumination fails. The answer is yes. The crosshairs are standard black crosshairs and the illumination part comes from a light that shines on the reticle from inside the scope. The crosshairs are there with or without the illumination feature switched on. The riflescopes generally use readily available CR2032 batteries that can be found at most stores that carry batteries. They’re the ones that look like a nickel. The problem with most of these scopes is
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    19 Jul

    >Pentagonlight Molle Light Desert Flashlight

    Steven K. Ledin, July 19, 2007 >Pentagonlight Molle Light Desert Flashlight

    The new Pentagonlight Molle Light Desert flashlight has been talked about for a while and has been advertised in gun and outdoor magazines for quite some time. It’s here now. The little bugger fits in a single molle strap on a vest, or just as easily on a belt or pocket. It has an angled head that directs light forward instead of up or down. The spring steel clip can be rotated 360 degrees to position the light in any direction. This superb quality little flashlight has a run time of about 5 hours with a 1/2 watt LED giving
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    18 Jul

    >Lasermax Unimax Laser

    Steven K. Ledin, July 18, 2007

    The new Lasermax Unimax laser is now available, and fits the needs perfectly for many firearm applications. The unit is as small as a matchbox and weighs as much as a .45 ACP cartridge. It is made to fit on standard Weaver bases or Picatinny rails, including most pistol accessory rails. The laser has a pulse mode and a standard on mode, and has an accessory rail built into it to hang a light or other accessory. It turns itself off after 30 minutes of non-use to prevent battery consumption. A Unimax remote switch is available for immediate …

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    13 Jul

    >Propoint for Flattops

    Steven K. Ledin, July 13, 2007

    A recent addition to the venerable Tasco Propoint line is the PDTS 132. This red dot sight has a profile similar to the superb Aimpoint Comp M2, and also attaches with one ring, which is included. The ring that comes with the sight is too low for a flattop, so for one of my guns I substituted a Burris XTR ring in extra-high. This centers the dot about 1/4″ above the front sight post. With a GG&G MAD flip-up rear sight (BUIS) you are able to co-witness in the bottom 1/3 of the sight picture. The Propoint with …

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