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Kowa has introduced a new flagship line of spotting scopes: the TSN-99 Prominar Spotting Scope Series. An update of the TSN-880 Prominar, the TSN-99 is a 99mm spotting scope utilizing a pure fluorite and XD lens. A TE-11WZ II eyepiece provides a 30X-70X range of magnification, and the existing accessories for the 88/77 series are compatible with the new 99. Minimum focus distance on the TSN-99 Prominar is six-and-a-half yards, while with the included TE-11WZ II eyepiece, linear field of view at 1000 yards is around 115 feet. Weight of the scope sits right around four pounds.
The author prepares for his first journey to the Mother Continent with a shooting course outlining the gear and knowledge needed for a plains-game hunt.
Parkwest Arms has announced its SD-76 Take-Down Rifle System—a compact, modular evolution of the Model 76 platform, designed specifically for the traveling hunter.
The Vortex Ranger HD 3000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular combines modern HD optics with precise ranging capabilities, all in a compact platform that keeps hands free to hunt.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) recognizes more hunters are exploring the use of hunting saddles and, in response, recently added safety information for using the devices to its educational materials.