Alpen 20-60x80mm 786 Spotting Scope - OpticsPlanet.com Product in Focus

Trevor Bending, a Product Specialist from OpticsPlanet, introduces the Nikon Monarch 7 binocular. He highlights its rugged, waterproof, and shockproof design, along with an exceptionally wide field of view and superior image quality. The Monarch 7 is recommended for birders, hunters, and anyone who enjoys observing nature through high-quality optics.

This video review focuses on the Pulsar Thermion XQ50 Thermal Riflescope, highlighting its advanced features that mimic traditional optics but offer superior performance. It emphasizes its ability to detect prey from up to 1,800 meters in complete darkness, making it ideal for nighttime hunting of hogs and other predators. The scope boasts customizable reticles and color palettes for optimal spotting and engagement, a built-in video recording feature for capturing and sharing hunts, and is presented as a significant upgrade for hunting optics available at OpticsPlanet.com.

This video wraps up a 'Dream Hunt Giveaway' hosted by Vortex Optics and OpticsPlanet.com. The winner, David, along with his guest/dad Art, embarked on a successful hunting trip in Arnold, Nebraska, at Hidden Valley Outfitters. As part of his prize package, David received and tested several Vortex products, including a Viper HS Riflescope with 30mm Rings, a Viper HD Binocular with a harness strap, and a Viper HD Spotting Scope. The description highlights the positive outcome of the hunt and the performance of the Vortex gear.

This video focuses on preparing for a "Deer Dream Hunt" sponsored by OpticsPlanet.com and Vortex. The content highlights various gear Trevor is taking on the upcoming hunting trip, emphasizing preparation for a successful, fun, and safe experience in the field. The description provides direct links to specific products, including a Vortex riflescope, scope mounts, rifle cases, a hunting pack, a multitool, a hunting knife, a beanie, shooting glasses, and a headlamp.

This video, titled 'Hunting Gift Guide 2013,' from OpticsPlanet.com, offers a comprehensive selection of gift ideas for hunters. It caters to both beginners and experienced individuals looking to expand their hunting kits or find presents for loved ones. The guide showcases a variety of gear suitable for hunting different game, including deer, elk, coyote, and waterfowl. Featured items range from essential accessories like rifle slings to advanced optics such as night vision devices and laser designators. Specific products highlighted include a Hogue fixed blade knife, a Cass Creek predator decoy and game call, a Yukon night vision riflescope, Steiner binoculars, a Nikon ProStaff riflescope, a Vero Vellini rifle sling, a Burris Eliminator III Ballistic Laserscope, and a Laser Genetics laser designator.

This video provides essential tips on preparing for a hunting trip, emphasizing that hunting involves more than just bringing a weapon. OpticsPlanet.com Product Specialist George Poulos details crucial, often overlooked aspects of planning and packing for both extended travel hunts and local weekend excursions. The goal is to ensure a positive and safe hunting experience.

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to cleaning an AR-15, emphasizing safety and proper technique. It details the disassembly of the bolt carrier group (BCG) and lower/upper receivers, cleaning procedures for each component using specific solvents and brushes, and proper lubrication. The video also highlights common issues like bent cotter pins and the importance of a functions check post-reassembly.

This comprehensive guide details the professional process of mounting a riflescope on a bolt-action rifle. It covers selecting appropriate bases (one-piece vs. two-piece, dual dovetail), preparing the receiver, installing and torquing bases and rings, lapping rings for perfect scope contact, setting eye relief, and bore sighting. The video emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, proper torque values, and alignment techniques for optimal accuracy and scope longevity.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of night vision devices, detailing their evolution through different generations (Gen 1-4) and technologies like White Phosphor and Digital NV. It covers various device types including monoculars, bi-oculars, and binoculars, as well as weapon-mounted systems like dedicated scopes and clip-ons. Key technical specifications such as Gain, Resolution, Signal-to-Noise Ratio, and Autogating are explained, offering valuable insights for selecting the right NVG for hunting, law enforcement, or military applications.

This tutorial demonstrates how to custom-fit foam for a Pelican Storm 3300 gun case. Key steps include planning layout for balanced weight distribution, using a mirror image technique for clean outlines, and employing an electric carving knife for precise cuts. The video also shows how to utilize the space beneath the main foam layers for storing additional accessories like cleaning rods and targets.