Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Schmidt Bender Varmint


If you are more inclined towards open country hunting which requires longer shots, you need a scope with higher magnification. Wishing to prey on varmints, a scope having an integrated specialized reticle and performing well at extended ranges is what you need. The Schmidt Bender Varmint 4-16 x 50 is a long-range, focal-plane scope model, ideal for hunting small objects at long ranges.



Here is the answer to a frequently asked question regarding the added value of an illuminated reticle. A scope with an illuminated reticle works better and adds more value to the user's purpose. It incurs extra cost adding to the investment. Some of the Schmidt Bender Scope models with integrated illuminated reticles offering the flexible ability to shoot at any time of the day, earlier or later, are worth having.

Monday, 16 January 2012

Greater advantage of using a Schmidt and Bender


A greater advantage of using a Schmidt and Bender scope is the scope's flexibility and quick ability to pick up the image of targets. The scope enables to target and shoot even on low magnification and both eyes open. Zenith 1.5-6 x 42 is another model facilitating all-around shooting. It gives accurate close shots in thick bush, woods and forests while meeting the international standards of perfection on low magnification. Being a versatile scope, the Schmidt and Bender Zenith 1.5-6 x 42 can be set on high magnification to give long shots.


FAQs: why Schmidt Bender scope is worth having


How is Schmidt Bender scope different from other scopes available in the market? What kind of purpose does it serve better? Is it made for long range hunting? Is it fit for open country hunting? All these are on your mind. Are you impatient to get your queries answered? Take a drive through this post which is intended to guide you.



Games, dangerous in nature, are usually taken at close ranges. It demands for short-focal length scopes, and Schmidt Bender scope belongs to this category. Scopes of this brand are ideal short-focal length devices for close-range shooting. For example, 1.1-4x24 in the Schmidt Bender Zenith series.



Interesting facts of rifle to share


Now, EuroOptic is up with a collection of interesting facts to share with its customers and visitors, and to keep them engaged. Enjoy reading,


In 1853, when America pushed Japan into the outer world, the Japanese representatives were presented such gifts as 15 rifles, 12 cavalry swords, 2 carbines, 3 muskets, 20 army pistols, 120 cartridges in cartridge boxes, and many other items.


Cartridge paper refers to high quality drawing paper. Brass cartridges gunpowder used to be wrapped in high quality paper to ease the loading of single shot muzzle guns. “Lock, stock and barrel” is a common phrase referring to a whole thing in sense of entirety. Guns or rifles having these three things – lock, stock and barrel – are supposed to be complete.


Stainless steel was invented during the process of developing wear and water resistant steel for rifle barrels, in 1913, for the British Government. The inventor was Harry Brearley, chief metallurgist, in England.


The largest bore gun ever made in the world was used to fire a hollow cast iron ball of 3 feet diameter. The ball contained 215 kg of gunpowder and weighed about 1 tonne. A civil engineer, named Robert Mallett, had designed this giant rifle.


The French is notorious for having fired 510,000 round shot, 350,000 mortar shells, and 43,000 tonnes of iron During the siege of Sebastopol when the Crimean War going on. The British had fired about 10,000 tonnes of iron shot. This equals to the weight of as many as 4 Eiffel Towers.



Germany is famed for having used the longest range rifle in the last phase of the First World War. The gun had fired an amount of 100kg projectile up to a distance of 75 miles. It fired at a speed of 1500 meters per second and reached a daring height of 25 miles above the ground.

Sunday, 15 January 2012

EuroOptic is up with interesting facts of rifle to share


EuroOptic is a global distributor of world-class rifles, binoculars, laser range finders, spotting scopes, sighting systems, rings and other accessories, and in association with the leading brand rifle as well as rifle accessories manufacturers. EuroOptic has its own online platform (product store or portal in its true sense) that is a meeting point of eminent optic brands and consumers from the world over. EuroOptic offers a huge selection of barrett rifle. It deals in various Barrett rifle models – Barrett MRAD, Barrett M82, Barrett M99 and Barrett M107.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Swarovski EL SWAROVISION 10x42 Binoculars


A binocular which even an inexperienced person can use is supposed to be a good use. This model of Swarovski binocular is superb and smooth in handling. Equipped with the cutting-edge lens, Swarovski EL 10x42 binoculars give a high level of optical performance. This binocular model sets Swarovski's benchmark for color accuracy, image clarity, handling comfort and functional technicality. These are the essential bars or parameters giving an index to this binocular's brand image, identity and popularity.


Both the optical system and the focusing system have been upgraded with the 10x42 HD optics. Performance of both the systems has been enhanced with multiple layers of coatings on the lens. The optical path of Swarovski binoculars has been widened by adding efficient field flattener lenses. The field flatteners have increased the clarity and sharpness of images through the optical lens, leaving no scope for distortion or distraction.

Reviews on Swarovski Binocular models


Are you a backpacker? If yes, you know better which things to be taken while backpacking for a trip or tour. Among the things to be packed is a binocular. A good quality binocular helps the user to derive pleasure from the breathtaking views of a holiday destination. Choose from a selection of Swarovski binculars to feed your eyes on the beauty of nature and frame the views of nature in your mind.


Swarovski binocular varies in a wide range based on the purpose they are used for. Binoculars for travelers and binoculars for hunters and binoculars for bird watchers have different specifications. Similarly, binoculars from the house of Swarovski differ from binoculars of another brand. A binocular user, be a hunter or traveler or bird watcher, can advise you on which Swarovski binocular model is a good buy. Or, you can go through user reviews on or specifications of two or three different models.