New Products - February 2015
Hawke 3-9X40 Endurance Scope
Hawke 3-9X40 Endurance Scope Slug Gun SR reticle takes the guesswork out of long shots by letting you calibrate to the trajectory of specific shotgun and muzzleloader slugs fired at 1,300 to 1,800 feet a second. Separate chevron aimpoints for 100, 150, and 200 yards. Simply sight the gun in at 100 yards on 6X. Once sighted in, move the target to 150 yards and shoot a group. If the groups are high, adjust the magnification up in half-power increments, if low, adjust magnification down in half-power increments. Use this magnification adjustment to fine-tune the vertical adjustment until the groups are impacting the target at the point of aim. The scope is now calibrated to this individual combination out to 200 yards. Illuminated glass-etched reticle uses a stepless rheostat for maximum adjustability. Lenses fully multi-coated. Waterproof, shockproof, and nitrogen-purged to be fog-proof, too. Full 4.5 inches of eye relief for safely shooting high-recoil loads. Free download of Hawke BRC lets you blueprint a given projectile to any Hawke multiple-aimpoint reticle. Transferable Worldwide Warranty. Online for $239.99. Contact: Hawke Sport Optics, Dept. FFG, 6015 Highview Dr., Suite G, Fort Wayne, IN 46818; (877) 429-5347; hawkeoptics.com
Huntworth Swat Triple Laminate Balaclava ruthlessly innovates a classic, making it more useful to twice as many hunters. The problem with traditional balaclavas is fogging and frosting of eyeglasses, sunglasses and goggles. Simply put: you can’t shoot what you can’t see. To address this, the Huntworth Swat incorporates a cupped, perforated mouthpiece with ample air chamber to limit the warm breath directed upward, thereby reducing fogging and frosting. The triple-layer fabric bonds bird’s eye mesh to soft fleece with a windproof/water-resistant/breathable membrane. Comes in Huntworth’s exclusive Oak Tree EVO™ camo. Suggested retail price $19.99. Contact: Huntworth, Dept. FFG, RJ Casey Industrial Park, Columbus Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233; (412) 325-7875; huntworthgear.com
Chaheati Heated Chair Add-On slips on any chair to provide a comfortable seat with warmth across the back, buttocks and back of the thighs. Patent-pending technology heats in less than 20 seconds. Four settings from 98 to 145 degrees F. Cordless carbon fiber heating element for safe low-voltage use. The slip-on fabric is rugged yet comfortable, fire- and water-resistant. Can be folded or rolled for easy carry. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides six hours of heat; good for 500 recharges. Online price $79.99. Contact: Chaheati, Dept. FFG, P.O. Box 161, Columbia, IL 62236; (920) 543-4328; chaheati.com
ICOtec GC500 Programmable Electronic Game Call offers unrivaled remote control, activating the speaker at up to 300 yards even without line-of-sight. Can also activate a motion decoy. No confusing programming; once a call sequence has played, the unit will pause 30 seconds and replay the sequence. And there is no limit to length. If a sequence is 30 minutes long, the unit will play the full 30 minutes, pause, and then repeat until you push the stop button. Convenient list navigation saves 6 favorite calls for easy recall. All calls are loaded onto and played directly from a standard SD Media Card. Comes with 24 calls from Wildlife Technologies, and any custom audio file saved as an .mp3 or a .wav (16 bit or less) file can be played. External speaker jack for when added volume is needed. Backlit amber screen and buttons for night hunting. Remote battery-level indicator. Suggested retail price $199.99. Contact: ICOtec, Dept. FFG, 6415 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528; (419) 867-6900; icotec.com
Daiwa Tatula Reel is engineered for pro tournament anglers. That quality is felt with the first spin of the smooth, vibration-free handle. Daiwa calls it Air Rotation, and it is achieved with Japanese precision gearing housed in a solid one-piece aluminum frame. The level wind is unlike anything you’ve seen, a hybrid design with the durability of a standard level wind and the performance of Daiwa’s T-Wing casting aperture. Punch the clutch and again feel that precision as the rotating guide toggles into place. Make a cast, and feel the smooth, easy flow of line. Features include UT Drag (maximum 13.2 pounds); Magforce-Z cast control; 5.4:1, 6.3:1 and 7.3:1 gear ratios; infinite anti-reverse; 7 ball bearings plus roller bearing. Suggested retail $149.95. Contact: Daiwa, Dept. FFG, P.O. Box 6600, Cypress, CA 90630; (562) 375-6800; daiwa.com
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