Videos tagged with Vortex Optics

This video provides a first look at the Vortex Veil 400 thermal imager, highlighting its user-friendly design, familiar interface modeled after Vortex rangefinders, and suitability for hunters. The reviewer emphasizes its ease of use, photo/video capture capabilities, and internal storage, while also noting limitations in extreme detail compared to high-end models. The device is presented as a solid, mid-range option for those seeking to quickly scan and identify heat sources in the field.

This guide details the installation and zeroing process for the Vortex Viper shotgun enclosed micro red dot sight, presented by Caleb from Brownells. It addresses common shotgun optic mounting challenges like varying receiver hole spacing and comb height issues. The video emphasizes proper screw selection, torquing procedures, and a practical method for zeroing with both slugs and shot, highlighting the optic's features like motion activation and multiple reticle options.

This video from Farewell Firearms Training, featuring an instructor from Dryfire Crew and Vortex Optics, focuses on improving shooting speed by emphasizing early movement. The core principle is to get off the 'X' (shooting position) as soon as possible, even while acquiring targets. The instructor highlights that time is often lost on entries and exits, and advocates for accepting an 'acceptable' sight picture to break shots and move, rather than waiting for perfection. This technique is demonstrated through practical examples on an outdoor range, showing how to integrate movement with shooting for greater efficiency.

This video offers an expert analysis of the current state of the gun industry, suggesting that a perceived collapse is actually an opportunity for consumers. The speaker, identified as an experienced firearms instructor and SEO strategist, details how market cycles, political events, and consumer behavior influence sales. Key takeaways include advice on strategic ammunition stockpiling during downturns and highlighting specific firearm innovations like the FN SCAR 17S.

This video showcases the PWS 6mm ARC rifle in a long-range shooting scenario at an outdoor range, likely featuring TA Targets. The PWS 6mm ARC rifle is equipped with a Vortex Optics scope and a suppressor, demonstrating its capabilities with the 6mm ARC cartridge. Visuals include loading, shooting, bullet impacts on steel targets, and close-ups of the rifle's components.

The Staccato C4X is presented as an elite concealed carry pistol, developed in collaboration with an elite tactical surveillance unit. It offers enhanced shootability and is compared against other Staccato models and a modified Glock 19. The firearm is noted for its soft shooting characteristics, potentially rivaling larger handguns.

This video features Ben Stoeger, a recognized expert in competitive shooting, discussing fundamental handgun techniques. He emphasizes the importance of grip stability and proper sight picture over potentially destabilizing cues like pointing thumbs. Stoeger advises focusing on a precise visual point on the target and allowing the body to naturally align with it, a method he learned from figures like Matt Pranka. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of different training methods and the common pitfalls in firearms instruction found online.

The Humble Marksman provides an expert overview of Kimber's new 2011-style pistol, highlighting its accessible price point (under $1000) and American manufacturing. He details the 9mm version's specific features like an aluminum frame, bushing barrel, and GI-style guide rod, comparing its build quality favorably to higher-end models like the 2K11. The pistol is available in 10mm and .45 ACP as well.

Expert Jason Cruise, wearing a Mossberg hat and Vortex shirt, provides instruction on authentic turkey calling. He highlights common mistakes hunters make by yelping too slowly and advises listening to real hen turkey calls to master a cleaner, quicker cadence. This technique is crucial for effectively attracting gobblers by mimicking a hen's natural vocalizations.

This video from Moondog 2A features Gerald Kim discussing the revolutionary impact of Monstrum on the budget Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) market. Kim, an exhibitor with Monstrum, highlights how the introduction of the Monstrum Banshee at a historical $130 price point significantly drove down market prices for LPVOs, forcing competitors to follow suit and ultimately making optics more accessible. The discussion covers the evolution of budget LPVO quality and pricing over the last five years, noting the current sub-$300 market influenced by Monstrum's initial disruption.

This guide outlines the progression for civilian Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training, emphasizing that it requires significant commitment and is not for casual practitioners. Experts from Tactical Hyve stress the paramount importance of mastering fundamental shooting skills and weapon manipulation before even considering CQB tactics. The training involves teamwork, communication, and countless hours of focused practice with a consistent group, warning against superficial 'LARPing' often seen on social media.

This guide details the installation of the Woox Superleggera chassis onto a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag. It covers unboxing, removing the original chassis, installing the barreled action into the new chassis, and completing assembly. The video also briefly showcases a PWS BDE suppressor and shooting the rifle with the new chassis.