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As you read this, NFL players are in weight rooms across the country getting ready for next season. Before the first day they put pads on for training camp, many will have logged thousands upon thousands of hours lifting weights, running, and training for the upcoming season. Sports analysts will single those guys out who focus on their training for breakout season, and are almost always right.

Hunting is no different. Deer season is months away, but the hunters who are going to bag the top trophy buck this season are already getting ready. He's out in his hunting grounds using his Cuddeback Scouting Trail Camera IR 1132 to find out exactly where the biggest deer are. He's learning their patterns, he's finding out where he's going to find his next trophy. Before the first shot is fired this year, he will already know exactly which deer he'll be taking home.

If you don't have a Trail Camera yet, don't dismay. There is still time. We have Cuddeback Trail Cameras in stock right now, and with our free & fast shipping and handling, you can find the most active trails before you even mount your riflescope.

The Cuddeback IR 1132 Scouting Trail Camera is one of the top Trail cameras you'll find. Once you set it up it will take pictures at a preset delay, as little as 30 seconds, and use Infra-red to take pictures at night. There is NO flash, meaning no spooked animals! An SD card, compatible with most digital cameras, is all it takes to start building the info you need to make every buddy you have jealous this deer season.

Optics Planet is your source for the Cuddeback IR 1132 Trail Camera and all other Trail Cameras. Just remember- champions are built in the offseason. If you want to be the envy of everyone you know, you need to be getting ready now. Are you prepared?

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When coyotes have nightmares, they dream of the ATN Aries 410 Night Vision Riflescope. This Gen-1 night vision riflescope has been recognized by our customers as one of the best values in night vision riflescopes, with performance rivaling many pricier Gen-2 night vision products.

If you enjoy predator hunting, night-time hunting, or want a NV Riflescope for security, the ATN Aries 410 gets you the performance you need at an amazing price. ATN has been outfitting our armed services with military riflescopes for years, and ATN riflescopes have a superior track record for quality. In the event that your riflescope breaks, ATN offers a 2 year warranty, and will repair your scope in their San Francisco typically within 72 hours of arrival. You can't beat that level of service!

Let's get down to the nitty gritty- what makes the scope so great? First off, Gen-2 NV scopes will cost you up to SIX TIMES as much as the ATN Aries 410 Riflescope- and our customers LOVE the performance and value of the ATN Gen-1 NV Aries 410 Riflescope! ATN reticles are red on green, improving the clarity of their NV scopes. Recent quality improvements have allowed ATN to lower the F-stop, allowing more light to reach the optical tube. As such, your target will be brighter and clearer than ever before. Furthermore, ATN rifle scopes are made to mil-spec: this makes them some of the most durable and well constructed night vision scopes on the market. You can rest assured that your riflescope won't fail you due to the weather or being dropped. Furthermore the ATN Aries 410 fits standard 7/8" Weaver Rails.

Don't be caught without your night vision scope- the ATN Aries 410 NV Rifle Scope is one of the best values on the market. With our low prices, free shipping and handling, and 30 day satisfaction guarantee... better get your riflescopes at Optics Planet!

Labels: ATN, night vision, riflescope, riflescopes

Tactical Store is the exclusive "Tactical Gear Only" site of Optics Planet. At Tactical-Store.com you'll find the latest tactical gear, gun scopes and sights, weapon accessories, night vision and other duty gear for soldiers, law enforcement, special forces, hunters, and other weapons and tactical gear enthusiasts. Browse the Tactical Store products, interact on our message board with other tactical gear users, or catch up with the latest tactical gear products on the Tactical Store Blog. Tactical Store product specialists have tested most of our tactical gear, weapon accessories and riflescopes in the field, and they are here to answer all your questions. Start a thread on the Tactical Store Message Board, or click the e-mail support tab to get a rapid response from a Tactical Store Product Expert. At Tactical-Store.com, you'll find the same great prices and service you've come to expect from Optics Planet, so shop with confidence.

Sources close to Jack Bauer recently told me that with his days of saving the country over, he's looking to retire to a peaceful life enjoying the outdoors and hunting.

Naturally, I recommended that he check out the Swarovski Z6i Riflescope here at Optics Planet. With its 56mm objective lens, powerful 6x optical zoom, and multiple choices for reticule model, this rifle scope deserves the title of universal or all purpose riflescope. The Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x56 Riflescope boasts a 91% light transmission for Twilight Performance- making it one of the top rifle scopes we've ever seen for low light situations.

Swarovski's reputation for quality goes back over a century. Since starting in 1895, the Swarovski name has been attached the top of the line binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and more optic products. Customers who have purchased Swarovski Riflescopes rave about them in our product review sections!

The vast magnification options offer an opportunity to get the best of both worlds. At 2.5x magnification, your field of view is immense. Other scopes do not offer magnification options that low, leaving you with a very limited field of view when you peer down the scope no matter the magnification setting. However, at 15x magnification, you can see your target clearly with an extremely high level of detail and get off that perfect shot that others just can't do with lower end riflescopes. The Z6 Rifle Scope also has a High Light Transmission Optical System lens coating, which not only helps maximize available light during dusk and dawn, but also helps keep reflections and glare out of your view in intense light situations.

Jack wouldn't settle for second best, and you shouldn't either. The Swarovski Z6 Illuminated Riflescope 2.5-15x56 is the only riflescope you'll ever need- get yours from one of the world's largest online retailers of rifle scopes and optics- Optics Planet. Not only do we boast a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, we have a team of product specialists available to help you with your purchase!

The Nikon Callaway LR550 Laser Rangefinder is a mandatory range finder for golfers who want to take strokes off their game. Have no sympathy for all others who leave their distance gauging to faith and "eyeballing" it. They are depriving themselves of the opportunity to use the tools necessary to reach the pinnacle of holing in on that par 3 floating island green at Sawgrass. Only Nikon Golf Rangefinder technology can help you ace that shot time and time again. Aside from one's swing form, choosing the right clubs in the right situations is one of the most critical facets of golf. Select the correct club and you may hold the Master's Trophy high above your head. Choose the wrong one and you may never even become a scratch golfer. On what factor do you base your club selection? There are many, but the most important one is distance. By the transitive property of distance gauging, it then holds that the golf rangefinder you select can be vital, which is why it is so important to own the Nikon LR550 Range finder. The Nikon Callaway Lr550 features 6x magnification, 18 mm eye relief, and a 3.5 mm exit pupil which makes this Nikon Range Finder one of the most optically sound around. One of the more innovative features of the Nikon Callaway 550 is scan-mode, the ability to distance-gauge multiple targets in succession with a generous 8 second allowance. Otherwise, this Nikon Rangefinder will work using first target priority. There is less than a month left between now and father's day. Get your dad something you know he can appreciate. Get him the Nikon Callaway LR550 Rangefinder. The best place online to buy Nikon Callaway Rangefinders and other rangefinders is Optics Planet. With Free S&H, the lowest prices, and the industry's best customer service, you would be remiss to shop elsewhere.

Since 1947, Steiner Binoculars have been synonymous with quality. Steiner Binoculars are trusted around the world by hunters, boaters, birdwatchers, outdoorsmen and in the military for their binoculars' durability in various environments, their long-lasting construction, and the crystal clear vision that a pair of steiner binoculars produces. Did you know that Steiner was the first manufacturer to integrate a compass into their binoculars? The first manufacturer to coat their lenses in order to reduce UV exposure? Steiner has been a leading innovator in the industry for over 60 years. Whether you are looking for military binoculars, marine binoculars, wildlife binoculars or hunting binoculars Steiner Binoculars are the right choice every time.

The Steiner 10x50 210 Military/Marine Binoculars provide a 50mm objective lens- allowing for more light to get into the lens and making your field of vision larger, brighter, and clearer. The rubber coated casing makes them as rugged as you'd expect from Steiner Military Binoculars, and the convenient strap makes the Steiner 10x50 210 Binoculars perfect for marine activities!

As hunting binoculars, the Steiner 210 Military Marine Binoculars will be one of your most important tools. The Steiner 210's 50mm objective lens will allow you to use them at the crack of dawn and even during dusk hours when you need them most. The huge field of view these binoculars offer will give you the opportunity to spotantelopes, elk, deer, and more for thousands of feet around you.

And finally for our wildlife enthusiasts, Steiner has always been a well-regarded name in the bird-watching and outdoorsman communities. For when you want to see it up-close but can't get too close, the Steiner 10x50 Military/Marine Binoculars get the job done. At Optics Planet we already have some of the lowest prices on binoculars, but right now as an added bonus you get a FREE Steiner logo hat (a $20 value!) with the purchase of any Steiner Binoculars. Don't wait, get yours today!

Are you sick of having to replace low quality carrying bags that are nothing like the tactical briefcase you thought you were buying? If so, look no further than the 5.11 Patrol Ready Duffel Bag. 5.11 Tactical has created more of a tactical briefcase than a duffel bag, created to manage your essential patrolling gear and protect your equipment in the worst weather conditions imaginable! This patrol bag is designed with durability and functionality in mind.

It is already widely known that 5.11 Tactical is a trusted brand that only delivers top quality products that will last for years to come. The 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag is no exception, equipped with multiple interior pockets and durable nylon carrying handles. The Velcro loops on top of the carrying bag allow you to add a loop to your citation box and have it sit on the top of the bag when you are driving. The Patrol Ready from 5.11 Tactical measures approximately 18-1/2" wide by 8" deep and 12" tall. The heavy-duty shoulder straps come equipped with removable clips and D rings, making this a must have bag for patrolling. There is even a transparent ID/business card slot window that lets you distinguish your duffel bag from the rest.

There is a reason that local, state and even federal law enforcement officers around the world trust 5.11 Tactical products. Don’t take a risk on some unknown brand when it comes to your gear bag; we guarantee that the 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag will be the best (and the last) investment you will make when it comes to carrying bags. Choose a color that fits your style and get a free Tactical Logo Hat when you order now. To get the lowest price on the 5.11 Patrol Ready Bag, as well as other 5.11 Tactical Bags, visit us at OpticsPlanet.com!