Leupold Blog Leupold Optics: riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes

21Nov/120

What a deal! Leupold’s Mark 4 Scope from Webyshops

What a deal! Save $1801 off the purchase of Leupold’s Mark 4 12-40x60 Tactical Spotting Scope (67180). These are the same spotting scopes used by our military. Due to overproduction, Webyshops.com has a limited quantity of the front focal plane, duplex mil-door reticle spotting scopes available for purchase. These are all brand new in the box spotting scopes covered by Leupold’s warranty and also include the spotting scope cover. (The Leupold 67180 cannot be exported outside of the US because they are under ITAR regulations.) Was: $2800, NOW: $999
15Feb/120

Webyshops Witnesses a Winning 2011

ARLINGTON, TX, February 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 2011 Witnessed Webyshops.com having a record setting year. While every company works to improve sales each year, Webyshops.com saw their formula of outstanding customer service, quick shipping, wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable associates and low prices push their sales to quadruple 2010's sales. This sales growth even surpassed anticipated forecast by twenty percent. Webyshops doesn't anticipate the records to stop with the 2011 year, they are trending to double sales again in 2012.

"2011 was a pivotal year for us. We had to prove to our vendors that we knew what we were talking about when we asked them for support in terms of financing and inventory. We also had to prove to our customers that we could deliver the level of service they expect from the likes of Zappos and Amazon. We even joked internally, that we ARE the Zappos of the outdoor industry. In the end, it was through patronage of our customers, support of our vendors and relentless dedication to each and every customer by our small, but committed crew that we were able to exceed all the goals we set for ourselves in spite of tough economic and retail conditions. We look forward to another great year in 2012, as we build upon the projects that were launched last year," states Mikhail Orlov, Webyshops.com.

Sales weren't the only thing that showed tremendous growth. The Webyshops.com team also grew to double its original size. The team growth hasn't stopped yet. In order to keep up with the sales growth, staff will also increase at least twenty-five percent in 2012. Another key factor of Webyshops success is the positive encouragement for both professional and personal growth.

Customer Service Quarterback, Renee affirms this stating, "I especially like working with the customers and my coworkers. I find selling scopes both interesting and challenging. I, also, like the way we can grow with the company. Starting from the ground up is a good feeling."

Kerri, Webyshops' Warehouse Warrior affirms Renee"s statement "I started here about 4 months ago, didn't have a clue about the business the patience of the people that work here is phenomenal." She went on to say, "The warehouse has blown up with inventory over the last month business is good."

The unexpected but welcomed growth saw the warehouse and offices reach beyond capacity. So much so, Webyshops.com is already scouting for a new location and anticipating a move during the first quarter of 2012.

www.Webyshops.com is a Texas-based sporting goods retailer, specializing in outdoor gear such as riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, flashlights, trail cameras, night vision, rangefinders from all major brands,including Nikon, Bushnell, Leupold, Trijicon, Eotech, Burris, Crimson Trace and others. Based on overwhelming requests from our loyal customers, we continue to expand our product offering with recent additions of categories such as sunglasses and eyewear to dog training collars and beyond. Connect with us on Facebook to stay plugged into your personal outdoor gear connection.

6May/110

Golden Ring 20-60x80mm Boone and Crockett Edition Spotting Scope

This special edition spotting scope combines our legendary ruggedness, 100 percent waterproofing, and the superior optical quality of lead-free glass lenses, exclusive Xtended Twilight Lens System and DiamondCoat 2 scratch resistance. The armored magnesium body is extremely durable while remaining lightweight - ideal for carrying in any field condition, while still reaching out to an incredible 60X magnification. The ideal choice for the hunt of a lifetime!

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6May/110

SX-1 VENTANA Spotting Scopes

beauty3-73One of our new Synergy Built products, the SX-1 Ventana combines sleek and striking industrial design, and superior optical quality with a price that keeps exceptional spotting within reach of virtually every hunter. Available in two magnification ranges, 15-45x60mm and 20-60x80mm, and either straight or angled eyepieces. Perfect for the field or the range!

As you would expect from any Leupold product, the Ventana is 100 percent waterproof and fogproof. The aggressive knurling and ergonomic design make this spotting scope simple to use in the field, even with cold gloved hands. Learn more about the SX-1 Ventana spotting scopes.

21Feb/110

Leupold’s® New SX Spotting Scopes: High Performance and Value

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Products of Leupold's® Synergy Project Team, the new SX-1 Ventana™ and SX-2 Kenai™ spotting scopes offer high magnification, versatility and optical quality for various hunting/shooting applications and budgets.

The SX-1 Ventana comes in two magnification ranges - 15-45x60mm and 20-60x80mm - with the option of either a straight or 45-degree angled eyepiece offered for each model. Available in straight or angled eyepiece models, the SX-2 Kenai provides multiple options to suit user needs. The Kenai has a premium 80mm High Definition (HD) objective lens, and comes packaged with a 30x fixed wide-angle eyepiece and a 25-60x variable eyepiece.

Both the SX-1 Ventana and SX-2 Kenai are also available in a kit that includes a hard-side carrying case, soft case and compact adjustable tripod.

"Our new SX spotting scopes feature a distinctive, stylish and easy-to-handle ergonomic design, which resulted from the Synergy Project Team's work," said Pat Mundy, communications manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. "Consisting of more than 20 designers, engineers, production personnel and quality control specialists, the team has devoted thousands of hours to producing the best possible line of spotting scopes and binoculars, and making it uniquely Leupold."

The extreme magnification range of both SX-1 Ventana models provides versatility for various hunting situations, from viewing big game across open prairie to spotting varmints at long range. The SX-2 Kenai's wide-angle eyepiece allows the user to see the whole field, while the variable eyepiece adds flexibility.

Both the SX-1 Ventana and SX-2 Kenai are designed to deliver a sight picture with outstanding detail and clarity at all practical distances, even at the highest magnification levels. The SX-2 Kenai's 80mm HD objective lens enhances color fidelity, image brightness and overall picture resolution, making it especially useful for spotting game in the field or targets at the range from dawn to dusk. Also serving to enhance image quality are the SX-1 Ventana's Multicoat 4® Lens System, and the SX-2 Kenai's BAK4 prisms and fully multi-coated lenses.

Built for rugged use in the field, both of the new spotting scopes are nitrogen filled to make them waterproof and fog proof. Although tough, the SX-2 Kenai's magnesium body is lightweight and has a balanced design that serves to keep the spotter steady and stable when viewing on a tripod.

Other features common to both the SX-1 Ventana and SX-2 Kenai:

Knurling on the body in key locations allows for an easy grip and operation, even with gloved hands
A retractable lens shade helps when viewing in low-angle sunlight or high-glare conditions, and provides cover against rain or snow
Twist-up eyecups and ample eye relief allow comfortable viewing for extended periods, even with eyeglasses
SX-1 Ventana and SX-2 Kenai spotting scopes are covered by Leupold's Limited Lifetime Warranty. The SX-1 Ventana has a black body, while the SX-2 Kenai is gray and black.

For more information, visit a local dealer, go to www.leupold.com or call 1-800-LEUPOLD.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the preeminent American-owned and -operated optics company, employs more than 700 people in its state-of-the-art facility near Beaverton, Ore., where rugged, dependable, high-performance Golden Ring® optics, Mark 4® riflescopes and Redfield® Revolution™ riflescopes are designed, machined and assembled. Leupold is a fifth-generation, family owned company whose products are sold worldwide to hunters, competitive shooters, American military warfighters, law enforcement personnel and wildlife observers. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; trail cameras; flashlights; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

Contact:
Patrick Mundy (503) 526-1467 or pmundy@leupold.com
Jeff Patterson Swanson Russell (402) 437-6410 or jeffp@swansonrussell.com
4Jan/110

Leupold® Optics Recognized for Excellence

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Leupold® riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders earned widespread recognition for product excellence over the past year from leading outdoor media and other organizations.

Most recently, Leupold's Redfield® Revolution™ riflescopes were selected as the 2011 American Hunter Optic of the Year in the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards competition. Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports.

In addition, the 2010 OpticsPlanet Brilliance Awards cited Leupold as the "customer's choice" Riflescope Brand of the Year, Rangefinder Brand of the Year and Spotting Scope Brand of the Year. This annual awards program polled thousands of customers who cast more than 22,000 votes.

"We greatly appreciate each of these honors," commented Pat Mundy, communications manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. "Taken together, the awards have real significance for our company and our customers because they reflect the judgment of optics users and authorities nationwide. This is great feedback as we continue to develop products that meet the highest standards of optical performance, mechanical function and rugged durability."

Other 2010 recognition for Leupold optics includes:

* Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence - Redfield Revolution riflescopes received the Optic of the Year Award

* Outdoor Life Optics Test - Redfield Rebel™ 8x32mm binocular and Kenai™ 25-60x80mm spotting scope earned "Great Buy" designations

* Field & Stream Gear of the Year Buyer's Guide - Redfield Rebel 8x32mm binocular and Redfield Revolution 2-7x33mm riflescope named as "Best of the Best" test standouts

* Petersen's Hunting Rangefinder Field Test - RX-1000 rangefinder highlighted as the "Editor's Choice"

* Outside Buyer's Guide - Redfield Rebel 10x42mm binocular featured as one of the four best performers

For more information, visit a local dealer, go to www.leupold.com or call 1-800-LEUPOLD.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the preeminent American-owned and -operated optics company, employs more than 700 people in its state-of-the-art facility near Beaverton, Ore., where rugged, dependable, high-performance Golden Ring® optics, Mark 4® riflescopes and Redfield® Revolution™ riflescopes are designed, machined and assembled. Leupold is a fifth-generation, family owned company whose products are sold worldwide to hunters, competitive shooters, American military warfighters, law enforcement personnel and wildlife observers. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; trail cameras; flashlights; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

Contact:
Patrick Mundy (503) 526-1467 or pmundy@leupold.com

Jeff Patterson (402) 437-6410 or jeffp@swansonrussell.com

20Sep/100

Leupold Kenai Spotting Scopes

kenai-30x-25-60x80mm-hd-straight-spotting-scope-angleWhen you're hunting wide-open spaces, the all-new Leupold Kenai™ is a High-Definition spotting scope at an appealing price. With a premium, 80mm objective lens, the Kenai delivers generous light transmission and provides a sharp, clear picture with impeccable color reproduction. Includes two eyepieces - a fixed 30x wide angle and a 25x - 60x zoom - so it's right at home targeting big game across open prairie or spotting varmints at long range. Inside the magnesium body, BAK4 prisms and fully multi-coated lenses work to provide unparalleled light transmission, edge-to-edge resolution, and definition. The new Kenai HD spotting scope is built for the long haul. Don't go afield without it.

  • Two Eyepieces with Every Scope - Every Kenai is packaged with a 30x wide angle eyepiece and a 25-60x variable eyepiece, making it an incredibly versatile spotter. It's like getting two scopes in one.
  • Objective Lens - The high-performance 80mm HD objective lens dramatically improves color fidelity, image brightness, and overall picture resolution.
  • Magnesium Body - The industrial design and lightweight material make the Kenai easy to carry and operate, without sacrificing an ounce of toughness.
  • Waterproof - The Kenai is nitrogen-filled to guarantee completely fog and waterproof performance.
  • Wide-Angle Viewing - The 30x wide-angle eyepiece gives you the versatility of seeing the whole field.
  • Extreme Magnification Range - The 25-60x eyepiece gives you great flexibility for any situation.
  • Lens System - The Kenai features fully multi-coated optics for crystal-clear contrast and color fidelity you can rely on.
  • Tripod Ready - A built-in, rotating tripod port makes it easy to mount.
  • Retractable Lens Shade - Integrated into the body design, the Kenai features a retractable lens shade to reduce glare in bright conditions, and keeps the objective lens dry in rain or snow.
  • Generous Eye Relief - Comfortable twist-up eyecups and non-critical eye relief makes long glassing sessions a breeze.
  • Balanced Design - The Kenai doesn't just look great, all that form has function too. An oversized focus ring is centered over the tripod mount to keep the Kenai steady and stable when focusing in the field. The entire scope has been designed with the user in mind: comfortable hold points, built-in accessories, and aggressive knurling for easy grip in key locations.