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2011 Weaver Optics
Weaver’s new 3–15x50mm long range scope is designed to provide long-range precision capability while retaining quick target acquisition at closer ranges. It features waterproof, fogproof, shockproof and anti-recoil construction in a 30mm one-piece argon-purged tube, with fully multi-coated lenses that incorporate extra-hard coating on exterior lenses. the first-focal-plane proprietary mil-dot reticle offers the option of illuminating the reticle in red or green. like the long range scope, Weaver’s new 1–5x24mm Illuminated Intermediate range scope features shockproof, fogproof and waterproof construction in a one-piece argon-purged 30mm tube with fully multicoated lenses and extra-hard coating on exterior lens surfaces. However, it is intended to fit with an ar-style Patrol rifle and combine rapid close-range target acquisition with the ability to deliver precision fire at longer ranges when required. offering true 1X magnification at the lowest setting, its aggressively knurled power-adjustment knob allows the power to be quickly increased to the maximum 5X. the first-focal-plane reticle can be illuminated in red or green (five brightness settings for each) and provides a fast center dot for close-range use, with clearly delineated holdover marks for longer-range use. the ar-15/m16 fixed Back up Iron sight ($80.49) is built with a 6061 t6 aluminum main body with a type III hard-coat anodized finish and internal steel components with a manganese phosphate finish. Designed to slip onto any Picatinny rail, this compact BuIs rear unit mates with mil-spec front sights and features a large base clamp for stable attachment, a dual flip-up
aperture with a wide cQB and a smaller precision aperture. mounting a 30mm-diameter optic to an ar can sometimes be a problem, and the new Weaver sPr 30mm optics mount ($100.49) is designed to alleviate that. the one-piece mount is constructed of 6061 t6 aluminum alloy with a type III hardcoat anodized finish and provides the optimal height and forward cantilever for ar-platform rifles and carbines, and featuring hand-adjustable knobs for easy mounting and removal.
the ar-5 flat top riser rail 20 moa ($60.95) fits any Picatinny upper rail and provides 20 minutes of angle vertical adjustment to allow scopes on ar rifles to achieve a greater zero range. mounting a scope with a large objective range onto an ar-style Picatinny rail with standard rings is often a problem if the bell exceeds rail height. the new Weaver Picatinny riser set ($37.95) attaches to any milspec rail and adds .5 inches of height to the original rings. (800635-7656; weaveroptics.com)
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