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Some trophy poachers shock you with their chutzpah.

For the sixth year in a row—every year since the award was introduced—Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been named the Optics Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). The award was presented during the annual NASGW annual meeting, which this year is taking place in Kansas City, Mo.

Leupold has added to its mounting systems with the introduction of its new Mark 4 IMS mounts for AR-15s (Modern Sporting Rifles), and expanded rifle fits in its QRW, PRW, Dual Dovetail, Quick Release and Standard bases.

Leupold is offering a $50 rebate on its complete line of VX-1 and Mark AR MOD 1 riflescopes. The promotion runs from August 10 to October 2, 2016.

In the century or so since its founding—not as an optics company, mind you, but we'll get to that in a minute—Leupold & Stevens, often referred to simply as Leupold, has provided riflescopes to hunters, shooters and the entirety of the United States military. There's no real shortage of things to say about Leupold's long history. That said, we've dug up 10 (possibly) little-known facts about the Beaverton, Ore., staple.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. was named Optics Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) on October 27, at the organization's annual expo and meeting.

Get the rundown on two fine optic offerings from Leupold.

A safari for Cape buffalo and sable may have its "dark" side, but this opportunity is surely one of the brightest combo hunts in present-day Africa.