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April 7th, 2007

Burris 1" Signature Zees on Sale

Signature Zee rings are inexpensive and effective. The inserts allow you to mount the scope with no binding or misalignment, and no lapping is required. Using the offset inserts you can pre-load up to +20 MOA elevation, allowing you to shoot out to 1000 yards without a costly inclined rail. The polymer inserts ride between your scope tube and the metal ring, so you can mount/unmount your scope without marring the finish. If you have a Weaver or Picatinny rail on top of your rifle, these rings are hard to beat for the price–that’s why Burris Signatures are on all of this editor’s long-range rifles. Currently, 1″ diameter Signature Zee “High” rings are on sale at MidwayUSA for $28.99, item 612622.

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March 31st, 2007

New Zeiss Rapid-Z Holdover Reticles

Zeiss has introduced a new series of holdover reticles for its Conquest and Victory scopes. Because Rapid-Z reticles are in the second focal plane, they remain the same size at all magnifications. By selecting a particular zoom power, the holdover can be precisely tailored to your load. In addition to holdover reference points, the reticles have horizontal hold points for windage (5mph and 10mph). Five different Rapid-Z reticles are offered: 600, 800, 1000, 1200, and Varmint. We think the Rapid-Z Varmint, in the 6.5-20 Conquest scope, is a great choice for varminters. All Rapid-Z reticles can also estimate range through the use of a simple ranging bracket feature. (The shooter will need to know the size of the target in relation to the brackets.) On SWFA.com’s Optics Talk Forum, you can see (and read about) all five Rapid-Z reticles. Click HERE for an interactive Flash demonstration showing how the Rapid-Z reticles function.

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March 19th, 2007

New 6-24×50 Nikon Coming Soon

We’re excited about the release of the NEW Nikon 6-24×50 Monarch later this spring (Release date early June). Initial reports from Shot Show 2007 were very positive. It has a 1″ tube, limiting its range of elevation compared to the Leupold 8.5-25×50 LRT, but otherwise this Nikon could be a real rival to the Leupold. Priced at $629.95 from The Optic Zone (Nikoplex Reticle), the new Monarch is over $200.00 less expensive than Leupold’s 8.5-25 LRT. (Target Dot, Fine CrossHair, and Bullet Drop Compensating reticles add $20.00 to the price.) We think this could prove a great scope for long-range varminters and F-Class shooters on a budget. Just use an angled scope rail or Burris Signature Rings with inserts to add extra elevation as needed.

Nikon Monarch 6-24x50

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March 7th, 2007

Swaro Laser Guide Demos $749.95

The Swarovski 8×30 Laser Guide was the top performer in our recent Laser RangeFinder comparison Tests. Going rate is $889.00–a lot of money. SWFA.com recently got hold of 30 Demo model Swaro Laser Guides. These are “like new” units with full factory warranty. Most are priced at just $749.95. Act quick before they’re all gone. You’ll find them in SWFA’s “Sample List”, www.SampleList.com .