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><channel><title>AmmoLand.com Shooting Sports News &#187; Alpen Optics</title> <atom:link href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/alpen-optics/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.ammoland.com</link> <description>AmmoLand Shooting Sports News</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:48 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Alpen Optics Honors Injured Female Veterans During 2nd Celebration Hunt</title><link>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/05/02/alpen-optics-honors-injured-female-veterans/</link> <comments>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/05/02/alpen-optics-honors-injured-female-veterans/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 15:43:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ammoland</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hunting News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alpen Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Outdoors Women]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Veteran Hunters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Veteran Shooters]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.ammoland.com/?p=53540</guid> <description><![CDATA[Alpen Optics recently hosted a turkey hunt/fishing event for injured female veterans to "celebrate" these women and the sacrifices they've made for our country...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alpen Optics Honors Injured Female Veterans During 2nd Celebration Hunt</strong></p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-53541" title="Kate-Calahan,-Cheri-Arnold,-Vickie-Gardner,-Leslie-Smith-and-Issac" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Kate-Calahan-Cheri-Arnold-Vickie-Gardner-Leslie-Smith-and-Issac.jpg" alt="Kate Calahan, Cheri Arnold, Vickie Gardner, Leslie Smith and Issac" width="450" height="309" /><p
class="wp-caption-text">Kate Calahan, Cheri Arnold, Vickie Gardner, Leslie Smith and Issac</p></div><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p><strong>Rancho Cucamonga, CA -</strong>-(<a
title="AmmoLand Reports" href="http://www.ammoland.com/" target="_self">Ammoland.com</a>)- Alpen Optics, along with Mississippi Outdoors, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Prois, Fisheries and Parks and PVA-ORHF <em>(Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund)</em> recently hosted a turkey hunt/fishing event for injured female veterans to &#8220;celebrate&#8221; these women and the sacrifices they&#8217;ve made for our country.</p><blockquote><p>Vickie Gardner, co-owner of Alpen Optics, says, &#8220;I know how much being in the outdoors hunting and fishing means to me, and I knew that our returning female veterans would benefit from these activities as well. After spending time with the three special women during their first turkey hunting experience, I can say without a doubt that the hunt was healing and uplifting for not only them but everyone involved.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>Gardner says she wants to make the media aware of this Celebration Hunt and solicits the media&#8217;s help in raising awareness for female veterans, especially injured female vets and how hunting can provide a level of healing for them.</p><p>Veterans Leslie Smith, Kate Calahan and Cheri Arnold all suffer from debilitating injuries, but say that hunting and spending time in the outdoors provides them with a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that strengthens their spirits.</p><p>The participants enjoyed two days of hunting and fishing on the beautiful 8000-acre property owned by Mississippi Commissioner Billy DeViney; and two of the ladies ended up taking a bird.</p><blockquote><p>After harvesting her first ever turkey, Smith, an amputee who&#8217;s partially blind, said, &#8220;Hunting and taking this bird made me feel confident and powerful. I feel if I can do this, I can do anything.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>Calahan, who&#8217;s partially paralyzed, insisted on going after her gobbler on foot. She even climbed what she claimed were &#8220;two of the biggest hills in Mississippi&#8221; to get the job done.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;I began hunting a couple of years ago with the Paralyzed Veterans of America Organization,&#8221; Calahan says. &#8220;I realized through hunting that I don&#8217;t have to be stuck inside. I can do things. It&#8217;s a great feeling.&#8221;</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Arnold, an incomplete quadriplegic, says hunting has opened up another world for her. Although she didn&#8217;t get a bird, Arnold says, &#8220;I was thrilled to witness Leslie and Kate&#8217;s excitement at getting a bird.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>Arnold was the only lady to catch a fish during their afternoon fishing trips for bream and bass.</p><blockquote><p>Gardner says, &#8220;The 2nd Celebration Hunt was a life changing experience for all of us. I look forward to future hunts and to meeting more remarkable women who&#8217;ve given so much of themselves to protect the freedom that we often take for granted.&#8221;</p></blockquote>Tags: <a
href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/alpen-optics/" title="Alpen Optics" rel="tag">Alpen Optics</a>, <a
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/> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/05/02/alpen-optics-honors-injured-female-veterans/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Alpen Apex 493 Binocular – as seen through the eyes of our Gear Dude</title><link>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/04/19/alpen-apex-model-493-binoculars/</link> <comments>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/04/19/alpen-apex-model-493-binoculars/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:12:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>WON</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gun Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alpen Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bill Bowers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Binoculars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gear Court]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gear review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women’s Outdoor News]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.ammoland.com/?p=52249</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Alpen Apex Model 493, until the Gear Dude from The Women's Outdoor News tried these, he had given up on finding personal optics years ago...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alpen Apex 493 Binocular &#8211; as seen through the eyes of our Gear Dude</strong><br
/> <em>Gear Court: Sponsored By the Women&#8217;s Outdoor News</em></p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpen Apex 493 Binocular</p></div><div
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href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/won/"><img
class="size-full wp-image-22006" title="womens-outdoor-news-logo" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/womens-outdoor-network-logo.jpg" alt="Women’s Outdoor News" width="200" height="104" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Women’s Outdoor News</p></div><p><strong>Rolla, MO -</strong>-(<a
title="AmmoLand Reports" href="http://www.ammoland.com/" target="_self">Ammoland.com</a>)- I’m not the kind of person you’d expect to be writing about optics.</p><p>Optics are about vision of course, and my very poor eyesight requires me to wear eyeglasses at all times. Because of this, I’ve never tried a binocular I really liked, until now. <em>(Well, with one exception. Long ago in Switzerland I looked through a Zeiss binocular that was pretty sweet—but also cost about as much as a decent car.)</em></p><p>This is not to say that the many binoculars I’ve tried<em> (most belonging to friends)</em> were of poor quality. But unfortunately many binoculars are not designed to be particularly <em>“eyeglasses-friendly.” </em>Because of this, I’d pretty much given up on personal optics years ago.</p><blockquote><p>[Editor’s Note: A <em>“binocular” (meaning two eyes)</em> is a portable viewing instrument with two eyepieces allowing the user to see a magnified view with both eyes simultaneously. This instrument is commonly, but incorrectly, called a <em>“pair of binoculars”</em>; but strictly speaking,<em> “binoculars” (plural)</em> is correct only when discussing more than one such instrument.]</p></blockquote><p>Recently I had an opportunity to discuss my binocular problem with Vickie Gardner, VP of Stuff at Alpen Optics. Alpen makes binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and monoculars for outdoorspeople of all persuasions: hunters, hikers, boaters, anglers, campers, birdwatchers and sports fans.</p><p>For eyeglasses wearers, Vickie recommends a binocular with long eye relief. A long-eye-relief binocular allows folks who wear eyeglasses to see the entire available field of view, brightly lit, without our glasses getting in the way. The binocular is designed to compensate for the extra distance from an eyeglasses wearer’s eyes to the eyepieces. People who don’t wear glasses can put binocular eyepieces right up to their eyes—eyeglasses wearers can’t.</p><p>This sounded like exactly the problem I’d always had. Vickie sent me an Alpen Apex Model 493 8&#215;42 binocular, which provides 20mm of eye relief for us eyeglass wearers. It also offers a field of view of 341 feet <em>(at 1,000 yards)</em> yet will focus clearly on an object only 5 feet away.</p><p>So came the moment of truth when I put the binocular to my eyes<em> (well, to my eyeglasses)</em> and was able to see what I’d been missing for years—an eye-opening experience. And now I understand why so many friends love their optics.</p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-52570" title="Alpen Apex Mod 493 8 x 42 binocular WON" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Alpen-Apex-Mod-493-8-x-42-binocular-WON.jpg" alt="Alpen Apex Mod 493 8 x 42 binocular" width="300" height="293" /><p
class="wp-caption-text">Alpen Apex Mod 493 8 x 42 binocular</p></div><p>The Alpen Model 493 has excellent light-gathering properties. Even when I’m in bright sunlight looking into shady woods, I can make out objects among the thick trees surprisingly well. Recently I sat on a sunny house roof and watched for several minutes as a pileated woodpecker in deep woods hammered its way into a standing dead tree in search of insects. Equally nice is that I can look at faraway objects in bright sunlight while wearing my prescription sunglasses.</p><blockquote><p>Can’t wait to try out this binocular on boats at sea when the warm weather arrives!</p></blockquote><p>Do you wear eyeglasses, but have a friend who doesn’t? No problem. The binocular has twist-up and lock eye cups. Eyeglasses wearers keep the eyecups in the <em>“down” </em>position to enjoy the benefits of long eye relief. Your less vision-impaired friends can twist the eye cups up, “disabling” the long-eye-relief feature.</p><p>The Alpen 493 is obviously very well made. The entire instrument is rubber coated for durability and weatherproofing. Lenses and prisms are sealed with O-rings, and all interior spaces filled with nitrogen to prevent condensation and fogging. Weight is about 24 ounces. Alpen Apex binoculars come with a carrying case, wide neck strap, a lens cleaning cloth and a lifetime warranty.</p><p>MSRP is $425.</p> <address>Recommended.~Bill Bowers</address><p>For more gear reviews, visit the Gear Court at Women&#8217;s Outdoor News.: <a
href="http://womensoutdoornews.com/category/reviews/gear-court" target="_blank">www.womensoutdoornews.com/category/reviews/gear-court/</a></p><p><strong>About:</strong><br
/> The Women’s Outdoor News, aka The WON, delivers news, reviews and  stories about women in the outdoors. Born out of a desire to serve the  burgeoning outdoor market for women and to inspire as many women to go  outside as possible, The WON pops into email in-boxes, RSS feeds and  Twitter Feeds with updates during the work week. Visit: <a
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/> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ammoland.com/2011/04/19/alpen-apex-model-493-binoculars/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Alpen Scopes &amp; Optics To be Featured at QUWF Chapter Banquets</title><link>http://www.ammoland.com/2010/11/11/alpen-scopes-optics-to-be-featured-at-quwf-banquets/</link> <comments>http://www.ammoland.com/2010/11/11/alpen-scopes-optics-to-be-featured-at-quwf-banquets/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:11:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ammoland</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Conservation News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alpen Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[QUWF]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sportsmens Charitys]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.ammoland.com/?p=42663</guid> <description><![CDATA[QUWF found a great fit, we are announcing today the partnership with Alpen Optics, an award winning line of optics products, with QUWF and our chapters...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Alpen Scopes &amp; Optics To be Featured at QUWF Chapter Banquets</strong></p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-42664" title="Quail-and-Upland-Wildlife-Federation-Logo" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Quail-and-Upland-Wildlife-Federation-Logo.jpg" alt="Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation" width="225" height="249" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text">Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation</p></div><p><strong>Buffalo, Missouri -</strong>-(<a
title="AmmoLand Reports" href="http://www.ammoland.com/" target="_self">Ammoland.com</a>)- Finding the right high quality hunting and outdoor products is a challenge in itself, combining that with good people who are involved in our industry and get the conservation message is what we are always looking for,&#8221; states Craig A. Alderman, of Quail &amp; Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc (QUWF).</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;QUWF found a great fit, we are announcing today the partnership with Alpen Optics, an award winning line of optics products, with QUWF and our chapters. Alpen Optics is stepping up to assist our chapters and members to provide products our members and event attendees will be excited to see, use and own. There-by raising needed dollars for habitat and wildlife recovery coast to coast, &#8221; explains Alderman. &#8220;It is partners like Alpen that are making it possible to &#8220;Turn -The -Dirt&#8221; for all upland wildlife,&#8221; Craig Emphasizes.</p></blockquote><p>&#8220;Without great wildlife habitat conservation efforts, our entire industry would be non-existent, at Alpen Optics, we are dedicated to helping preserve the forests and fields of private and public hunting grounds with QUWF and their chapters nationwide&#8221;, states Vickie Gardner, Vice President of Alpen Optics.</p><p><em>&#8220;Turning-The Dirt&#8221;</em> takes a direct passion from within one&#8217;s soul, a love of our natural surroundings and the outreach to let our youth and young adults understand the lifestyle needed to preserve this tremendous outdoor privilege we have. QUWF has that passion and with Alpen Optics, we will make a difference,&#8221; declares Vickie.</p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-4337" title="alpen-optics-logo" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/alpen-optics-logo.jpg" alt="Alpen Optics" width="225" height="95" /><p
class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p>Alpen Optics has a line of more than 70 products and accessories backed by a limited factory lifetime warranty. The line of binoculars, rifle scopes, spotting scopes and sporting accessories has been recognized with<em> &#8220;Best of Test&#8221;</em> awards from Field and Stream magazine and Outdoor Life&#8217;s <em>&#8220;Great Buy&#8221;</em> winner. Whether your bird watching, sighting in, hunting , spotting mortars in Afghanistan or at your favorite sporting event, Alpen Optics has the right product for your needs and now, expands its support with habitat restoration as a company goal, the first optic company to take active hands on leadership to multi-specie upland wildlife habitat and population restoration.</p><p><strong>About:</strong><br
/> Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc.™, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organization, was formed to serve its members and chapters nationwide, providing a strong local source of habitat focus on quail and upland wildlife and population recovery. Millions of dollars of habitat work have been completed by its members over the years on thousands of acres of both private and public lands, now that work continues with a renewed vitality. Our chapters from coast to coast, provide the grass roots, local habitat work that is making a difference each and every day. For more information or to join QUWF please visit our website at www.quwf.net.</p>Tags: <a
href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/alpen-optics/" title="Alpen Optics" rel="tag">Alpen Optics</a>, <a
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/> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ammoland.com/2010/11/11/alpen-scopes-optics-to-be-featured-at-quwf-banquets/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Win an Alpen Riflescope on NRAhuntersrights.org</title><link>http://www.ammoland.com/2010/03/19/win-an-alpen-riflescope-on-nrahuntersrights-org/</link> <comments>http://www.ammoland.com/2010/03/19/win-an-alpen-riflescope-on-nrahuntersrights-org/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:26:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ammoland</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gun Gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alpen Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Breaking Deals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Contest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NRAhuntersrights.org]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Optics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Riflescopes]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.ammoland.com/?p=28757</guid> <description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Alpen Optics, we’re giving away an Apex Model 4044 riflescope...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Win an Alpen Riflescope on NRAhuntersrights.org</strong></p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-14183" title="nrahuntersrights-org-logo" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/nrahuntersrights-org-logo.jpg" alt="NRAHuntersRights.org" width="225" height="48" /><p
class="wp-caption-text">NRAHuntersRights.org</p></div><p><strong>FAIRFAX, Va -</strong>-(AmmoLand.com)-   More great hunting gear is up for grabs in April at NRAhuntersrights.org.</p><p>Courtesy of <a
title="AmmoLand Supports Alpen Optics" href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/alpen-optics/" target="_self">Alpen Optics</a>, we’re giving away an Apex Model 4044 riflescope, a 4x-16x variable that will give you the versatility for deer in the hardwoods or long-range varmint hunting in wide-open terrain.</p><p>To enter, just visit <a
href="http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/">www.NRAhuntersrights.org</a> and scroll down to <em>“Gift Giveaway”</em> for simple instructions. Entries for the scope will be accepted April 1 through April 30, and a winner will be announced on May 3<sup>rd</sup>. <em>(Through the month of March you can also enter to win the current Gift Giveaway—a turkey hunting package from Hunter’s Specialties.)</em></p><p><div
id="attachment_28761" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 226px"><img
class="size-full wp-image-28761" title="db_4044_rotate[1]" src="http://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/db_4044_rotate1.jpg" alt="Alpen Optics 4044 Rifle Scope" width="216" height="216" /><p
class="wp-caption-text">Alpen Optics 4044 Rifle Scope</p></div>Alpen’s Apex line of scopes offers outstanding quality at an affordable price. The Model 4044 features multi-coated lenses for maximum light transmission and clarity, fast-focus adjustable eyepieces, 4-inch eye relief, side-focus adjustment, ¼ minute click finger windage and elevation controls with quick zero reset, and Alpen’s WBDC reticle for improved accuracy at long distances.</p><p>Apex riflescopes have a matte black, non-reflective finish and are waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, making them reliable in all conditions. Included with the scope is a sunshade, lens cloth and lens cap. Free to one lucky winner, this scope retails for $385.</p><p>In addition to entering our giveaway, we invite all hunters to submit their hunting photos for our Trophy Gallery. If you shot a great buck last fall, or if you bag a boss gobbler this spring, we want to see it. Simply e-mail your photo to <a
href="mailto:huntersrights@nrahq.org">huntersrights@nrahq.org</a> and put “Trophy Gallery” in the subject line. All photos should be sharp, tasteful, and display safe gun handling practices.</p><p><strong>Include the following information with your submission:</strong></p><ul><li>Your name and hometown</li><li>Date and location of the hunt</li><li>Firearm used</li><li>Type of species</li></ul><p>For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: <a
href="http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/">www.NRAhuntersrights.org</a>.</p><p>Haven’t visited NRAhuntersrights.org lately? Here are a few stories you missed:</p><ul><li><a
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title="AmmoLand Supports NRAHunterRights.org" href="http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/Article.aspx?id=2963" target="_blank">Hunting Gets NASCAR Legend’s Motor Running</a></li></ul><p>Visit: <a
title="AmmoLand Supports NRAHuntersRights.org" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.nrahunterrights.org');" href="http://www.nrahunterrights.org/?ammoland" target="_blank">NRAHuntersRights.org</a></p>Tags: <a
href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/alpen-optics/" title="Alpen Optics" rel="tag">Alpen Optics</a>, <a
href="http://www.ammoland.com/tag/breaking-deals/" title="Breaking Deals" rel="tag">Breaking Deals</a>, <a
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/> <em>You could win a pair of Alpen Optics Shasta Ridge binoculars and other great prizes by becoming an Alpen Optics Facebook Fan.</em></p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p><strong>Rancho Cucamonga, CA -</strong>-(AmmoLand.com)- Sign up to become an Alpen Optics Facebook Fan, and each month you&#8217;ll be automatically qualified to win weekly prizes, and you can learn how to win Alpen&#8217;s Shasta Ridge 8X42 binoculars, which carry an MSRP of more than $200.</p><p>Alpen&#8217;s Shasta Ridge binoculars offer performance and value for outdoor and sports enthusiasts. They are waterproof and fully multicoated for maximum light transmission. Shasta Ridge features long eye relief with BAK4 optics that allow hunters, shooters, birders, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts clearer, brighter viewing in all weather conditions. Plus, they are fully backed by Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.</p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpen 711 20X50 Mini Spotting Scope</p></div><p>While you are at Alpen&#8217;s Facebook page check out tips on bird watching, turkey hunting as well as Alpen&#8217;s new product information. Plus, give us your feedback on Alpen&#8217;s products, which is essential for new product development. Also, don&#8217;t forget to share your outdoor adventures with other Alpen Fans.</p><p>You can join <a
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/> Alpen Optics is known for its line of binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and accessories. Alpen&#8217;s objective is to provide superior quality optical products at affordable prices while providing features and benefits normally found only on products priced much higher. Alpen offers more than 70 products and accessories, and all are backed up by a limited lifetime factory warranty.</p>Tags: <a
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/> <em>Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer.</em></p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p><strong>Rancho Cucamonga, CA -</strong>-(AmmoLand.com)- This Valentine&#8217;s Day surprise your sweetheart with Alpen Optics pink binoculars and show your support for the fight against breast cancer.</p><p>You can choose from Alpen&#8217;s pink 8&#215;25 compact or 10&#215;42 full-size binocular. Alpen supports the fight against breast cancer and makes a donation to this effort each year.</p><p>Recent statistics show more than 192,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and 40,000 women will die from it.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;The good news is breast cancer survivors number more than two and a half million now, including Alpen pro staffer Sheri Runge who recently beat the disease,&#8221; said Vicki Gardner, Alpen Optics vice president of stuff. &#8220;We&#8217;d like to do even more to help find a cure with our pink binoculars.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>Alpen&#8217;s pink binoculars are a great Valentine&#8217;s Day gift for girlfriends, wives, mothers, sisters or other special women in your life. Anyone who hunts, fishes, watches birds or other wildlife or attends sporting events will appreciate the quality and value of Alpen&#8217;s pink binoculars and the fact they support an important cause.  Plus, when you purchase Alpen&#8217;s pink binoculars, you&#8217;ll also receive a free &#8220;How to Focus a Binocular&#8221; DVD and a keychain flashlight.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;By purchasing Alpen pink binoculars, you&#8217;ll not only demonstrate you&#8217;ve chosen the best for your dollars spent, but you&#8217;ll also take a firm stand against a disease that&#8217;s causing havoc in so many American families today,&#8221; Gardner said. &#8220;We also hope to inspire more companies in our industry to support breast cancer research.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p><strong>At about $60, the Alpen Pink 263P 8&#215;25 compact binocular is affordable and offers the following features:</strong></p><ul><li> Compact body design for ease of use and transport.</li><li>8x magnification to bring objects up close.</li><li>Wide 430-foot field of view for panoramic viewing.</li><li>Multi-coated BAK4 optics to provide crisp and bright images.</li><li>Ergonomic rubber coverings for holding comfort.</li><li>Carrying case, neck strap and lens-cleaning cloth.</li><li>Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.</li></ul><p><strong>The Alpen Pink 393P 10&#215;42 full-size binocular costs about $170, and includes these features:</strong></p><ul><li>10x magnification that brings objects up close.</li><li>42mm objective lens with fully multi-coated, phase coated, BAK4 optical design to provide a super-sharp and bright image.</li><li>Fully rubber armored for holding comfort and shock resistance.</li><li>Long eye relief eye piece design with twist-up eye cups for eye glass wearers.</li><li>O-ring sealed to provide fully waterproof and fogproof performance in any weather condition.</li><li>Soft rubber eyepiece rainguard, rubber objective lens covers, carrying case and wide neck strap as standard accessories.</li><li>Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.</li></ul><p>The green version of this binocular -model 390- won the &#8216;Great Buy&#8217; award as seen in the 2008 Outdoor Life magazine gear test issue.</p><p>For more information about Alpen Pink binoculars, visit www.alpenoutdoor.com or www.alpenoptics.com</p><p>Check out Alpen&#8217;s Facebook Fan page at: http://tiny.cc/EKgUs</p>Tags: <a
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p><strong>Rancho Cucamonga, CA -</strong>-(AmmoLand.com)- With 48 million Americans reporting they watch birds around the home and on trips, chances are there&#8217;s a birder in your life who would love to get a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope this holiday season.</p><p>The good news is you can surprise that special someone with high quality binoculars and scopes from Alpen Optics and stay within your budget.</p><p>Alpen Optics is known for its superior quality optical products and great features and accessories at affordable prices. You can find Alpen&#8217;s products, which are backed by a limited lifetime factory warranty, at online stores or official dealers near you.</p><p>Monoculars are a great gift for young bird watchers. Alpen&#8217;s 8&#215;25 and 10&#215;25 waterproof monoculars are perfect for small hands and faces. They are lightweight, compact and can stand up to tough conditions. At a MSRP of about $80, they provide clear, crisp viewing for beginning birders.</p><p>Backyard birders will appreciate Alpen&#8217;s 8&#215;42 wide angle binoculars. If you watch birds from the comfort of your armchair, you want top viewing performance without paying extra for features you don&#8217;t need such as waterproofing. The 8&#215;42 non waterproof binoculars carry an MSRP of about $53 yet will offer bright, sharp viewing of the birds at your backyard birdfeeders.</p><p>If you&#8217;re buying binoculars for someone who is more serious about their wildlife watching hobby, consider Alpen&#8217;s 8&#215;42 or 10&#215;42 waterproof models. Also, shop for fully multicoated optics for maximum light gathering properties so you can bringin all the color and detail you need to ID birds even in low light conditions. At MSRPs ranging from $180 to $400, you can get top notch glass at a great value.</p><p>Alpen Optics spotting scopes are the ultimate tool for getting up close and personal with the world of birds whether it&#8217;s mockingbirds nesting in your yard or eagle watching at a wildlife refuge. MSRPs can range from just over $200 up to about $1,200 depending on what features are most important to you. If you want something a bit more portable for viewing from your car at the local park, check out Alpen&#8217;s compact spotting scopes. With an easy-to-use window car mount, you&#8217;ll be checking out birds on the fly.</p><p>For more information about Alpen Optics, visit their website www.alpenoutdoor.com or www.alpenoptics.com, or call 877-987-8370.</p>Tags: <a
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p><strong>Alabama -</strong>-(AmmoLand.com)- This November and December, 14 wounded warriors will enjoy excellent deer hunting in Alabama thanks to the Semper Fi Community Task Force and outdoor companies such as Alpen Optics.</p><p>Alpen Optics, which has developed top quality binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes and accessories, will show their appreciation for these heroes by donating waterproof monoculars to each hunter.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;The small, but bright monoculars are ideal for spotting game and are lightweight and easy to carry,&#8221; said Vickie Gardner, Alpen Optics&#8217; vice president of stuff.</p></blockquote><p>In addition, Alpen has provided hats, key chain lights and more for the gift bags that will be presented to the Marines and soldiers participating in the hunts.</p><p>Hunters will be guided by expert deer guides on premier private property. In addition, they will use blinds designed for those with special needs.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;We want these very special heroes to know how much their fellow citizens appreciate what they have done for their country and to know we have not forgotten them,&#8221; said J. Wayne Fears, outdoor writer and Wounded Warrior planning committee member.</p><p>&#8220;There is a peace to be found when hunting with good friends, and we hope to help these wounded warriors find that peace, and the healing that comes with being in the outdoors.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>To learn more about Alpen Optics visit their website at www.alpenoutdoor.com or www.alpenoptics.com, or by calling 877-987-8370.</p><p>For more information about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit their website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org</p>Tags: <a
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class="wp-caption-text">International Hunter Education Association Foundation</p></div><p><strong>Federal Heights, CO -</strong> -(AmmoLand.com)-  The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Foundation Benefit Auction to raise funds to help hunter education programs nationwide has added over 30 new items to the auction. The auction is being conducted in partnership with <a
title="AmmoLand Supports GunBroker.com" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3222182-10276083" target="_blank">www.GunBroker.com</a>.</p><p>In recent days, IHEAF and GunBroker.com have added over 30 new items to the auction-all are products of interest to hunters, shooters and those who spend time in the outdoors. Included are: five more rifles, a 3-day Argentina Dove hunt</p><p>From SCI, tickets for a 3-event NASCAR package at Talladega Superspeedway from Realtree, a Laser Shot home theater shooting simulator system, hunting coats, a second guided Florida fishing trip, a Bushnell: rangefinder, weather monitor and GPS with XM radio/weather, a case of custom Hornady ammunition, Coleman outdoor equipment, two more Benchmade knives, and more.</p><p>The bidding for one group of outdoor equipment and gear currently posted will expire on Sunday, July 20. Interested bidders must watch individual items as they expire at specific times during the day. Some of the merchandise in this group includes a Columbia Quad hunting parka, a Sentry 24-gun safe, a case of Hornady ammo, a PSE compound bow, a Bushnell trail cam, a Benchmade knife, an Alpen spotting scope and more.</p><p>Several &#8220;Extended Listing&#8221; items, running throughout the month of July include a one-of-a-kind, IHEA 60th Anniversary Henry Golden Boy .22LR with special laser engraving, a Mossberg side-by-side 12 ga. shotgun and a Zingelani Safari&#8217;s 7-day African safari for two people-with three plains game species included in the base cost.</p><p>Proceeds from the auction go to the IHEA Foundation to help fund hunter education programs nationwide. GunBroker.com has generously included IHEA in their &#8220;Treasures &amp; Traditions&#8221; Auction, a part of their Heritage Partner Program.</p><p>Visit <a
title="AmmoLand Supports GunBroker.com" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3222182-10276083" target="_blank">GunBroker.com to bid.</a></p><p><strong>About:</strong><br
/> IHEA is affiliated with the Association of Fish and Wildlife agencies. Goals of this group include serving as the primary resource for information on hunter education; promoting hunter education by fostering cooperative efforts between government agencies, organized groups and industry; striving for constant improvement in hunter education programs; and providing opportunities for the exchange of related ideas, knowledge and experiences.</p><p>For more information about IHEA, visit www.ihea.com .</p>Tags: <a
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p>Field &amp; Stream -</strong> -(AmmoLand.com)- Alpen Optics continues to impress magazine editors from some of the largest outdoor publications in the land. Field &amp; Stream Magazine recently did a field test comparing five different spotting scopes to see which spotting scopes performed the best.</p><p>A variety of tests were performed &#8211; how well they performed in low light, how easy they are to hold one-handed, how sharp they are, and how bright they are were a few of the tests performed. Out of all five spotting scopes tested, the Alpen model 711 20X50 mini spotting scope received top honors.</p><p>Some of the top name brand spotting scopes in the industry were tested and Alpen walked away leading the pack. It is also important to note that out of all spotting scopes tested, the Alpen model 711 was the least expensive, proving what Alpen has known for a long time: you don&#8217;t have to break the bank to own a high-quality, crystal-clear spotting scope or pair of binoculars.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;We are very proud that magazines like Field &amp; Stream continue to see the quality and value found in Alpen Optics. The 711 is a great spotting scope for birding, hunting or any sport where a compact spotting scope is needed,&#8221; Vickie Gardner said.</p></blockquote><p>Over the past decade, Alpen Optics has won numerous field test awards because of their never ending drive to build optics that perform in the field, at the race track or in the backyard that are long-lasting, crystal-clear and reasonably priced.</p><p>The Alpen Model 711 is one of many quality products that Alpen Optics offers. Alpen offers spotting scopes, rifle scopes and binoculars for every lifestyle and price range.</p><p>To find out more about Alpen Optics visit www.alpenoutdoor.com or call 1-877-987-8370</p>Tags: <a
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p>Alpen Optics -</strong> -(OutDoorWire.com)- Continues to impress magazine editors from some of the largest outdoor publications in the land. Field &amp; Stream Magazine recently did a field test comparing 5 different spotting scopes to see which spotting scopes performed the best. A variety of tests were performed &#8211; how well they performed in low light, how easy they are to hold one handed, how sharp they are, and how bright they are were a few of the test performed. Out of all five spotting scopes tested, the Alpen model 711 20X50 mini spotting scope received top honors.</p><p>Some of the top name brand spotting scopes in the industry were tested and Alpen walked away leading the pack. It is also important to note that out of all spotting scopes tested, the Alpen model 711 was the least expensive, proving what Alpen has known for a long time: you don&#8217;t have to break the bank to own a high-quality, crystal-clear spotting scope or pair of binoculars.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;We are very proud that magazines like Field &amp; Stream continue to see the quality and value found in Alpen Optics. The 711 is a great spotting scope for birding, hunting or any sport where a compact spotting scope is needed,&#8221; Vickie Gardner said.</p></blockquote><p>Over the past decade, Alpen Optics has won numerous field test awards because of their never ending drive to build optics that perform in the field, at the race track or in the backyard that are long-lasting, crystal-clear and reasonably priced.</p><p>The Alpen Model 711 is one of many quality products that Alpen Optics offers. Alpen offers spotting scopes, rifle scopes and binoculars for every lifestyle and price range.</p><p>To find out more about Alpen Optics visit <a
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First Optics Company to partner with the NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATIONAlpenoptics.com
Alpen Optics - -(AmmoLand.com)- Introduces its new Alpen Pink 263P 8x 25 compact and Alpen Pink 393P 10&#215;42 full-size binocular. Alpen has partnered up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and a portion of the profit of each binocular sold will go the NBCF to help focus on the cure for breast cancer.
&#8220;Pink is the color most associated with breast-cancer research,&#8221; says Vickie Gardner, vice president of Alpen Optics. &#8220;Our new line of Alpen Pink is more than just a pink binocular. With more than 40,000 Americans dying each year of breast cancer (400,000 worldwide), Alpen Optics has created its Pink binoculars to help focus on a cure, while delivering the best binocular for the best price in the marketplace.&#8221;
You&#8217;ll find the Alpen Pink 263P 8&#215;25 binocular, expected to be available in April, 2009, very affordable at about $60. Features include:Compact body design for ease of use and transport.
8x magnification to bring objects up close.
Wide 430-foot field of view for panoramic viewing.
Multi-coated BAK4 optics to provide crisp and bright images.
Ergonomic rubber coverings for holding comfort.
Carrying case, neck strap and lens-cleaning cloth.
Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.The Alpen Pink 393P 10&#215;42 binocular costs $200, and is available now. Features include:10x magnification that brings objects up close.
42mm objective lens with fully multi-coated, phase coated, BAK4 optical design to provide a super-sharp and bright image.
Fully rubber armored for holding comfort and shock resistance.
Long eye relief eye piece design with twist-up eye cups for eye glass wearers.
O-ring sealed to provide fully waterproof and fogproof performance in any weather condition.
Soft rubber eyepiece rainguard, rubber objective lens covers, carrying case and wide neck strap as standard accessories.
Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.The green version of this binocular -model 390- won the &#8216;Great Buy&#8217; award as seen in the 2008 Outdoor Life magazine gear test issue.
&#8220;The Alpen family was touched by breast cancer when our 27-year-old niece lost her battle with breast cancer 9-years ago, and Alpen Pro Staffer, Sheri Runge, mother of two, won her battle with breast cancer this year,&#8221; explains Gardner. &#8220;We&#8217;d like to do all we can to help the NBCF focus on the cure with the introduction of our Alpen Pink binoculars. We&#8217;ll sell the Alpen Pink to hunters, fishermen, back yard birders, attendees at sports events and to anyone who wants to join our efforts to focus on a cure.&#8221;
By purchasing Alpen Pink, you&#8217;ll not only demonstrate you&#8217;ve chosen the very best for your dollars spent, but you&#8217;ll also take a firm stand against the disease that&#8217;s causing havoc in so many American families today.
According to Gardner, &#8220;We, at Alpen, are taking a stand with the NBCF by focusing on the cure with our pink binoculars. Alpen encourages you to think pink when picking out binoculars this season. We also hope to inspire more companies in our industry to become involved in focusing on the cure for breast cancer.&#8221;
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class="wp-caption-text">Alpenoptics.com</p></div><p>Alpen Optics -</strong> -(AmmoLand.com)- Introduces its new Alpen Pink 263P 8x 25 compact and Alpen Pink 393P 10&#215;42 full-size binocular. Alpen has partnered up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and a portion of the profit of each binocular sold will go the NBCF to help focus on the cure for breast cancer.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Pink is the color most associated with breast-cancer research,&#8221; says Vickie Gardner, vice president of Alpen Optics. &#8220;Our new line of Alpen Pink is more than just a pink binocular. With more than 40,000 Americans dying each year of breast cancer (400,000 worldwide), Alpen Optics has created its Pink binoculars to help focus on a cure, while delivering the best binocular for the best price in the marketplace.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>You&#8217;ll find the Alpen Pink 263P 8&#215;25 binocular, expected to be available in April, 2009, very affordable at about $60. Features include:</p><ul><li>Compact body design for ease of use and transport.</li><li>8x magnification to bring objects up close.</li><li>Wide 430-foot field of view for panoramic viewing.</li><li>Multi-coated BAK4 optics to provide crisp and bright images.</li><li>Ergonomic rubber coverings for holding comfort.</li><li>Carrying case, neck strap and lens-cleaning cloth.</li><li>Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.</li></ul><p>The Alpen Pink 393P 10&#215;42 binocular costs $200, and is available now. Features include:</p><ul><li>10x magnification that brings objects up close.</li><li>42mm objective lens with fully multi-coated, phase coated, BAK4 optical design to provide a super-sharp and bright image.</li><li>Fully rubber armored for holding comfort and shock resistance.</li><li>Long eye relief eye piece design with twist-up eye cups for eye glass wearers.</li><li>O-ring sealed to provide fully waterproof and fogproof performance in any weather condition.</li><li>Soft rubber eyepiece rainguard, rubber objective lens covers, carrying case and wide neck strap as standard accessories.</li><li>Alpen&#8217;s lifetime warranty.</li></ul><p>The green version of this binocular -model 390- won the &#8216;Great Buy&#8217; award as seen in the 2008 Outdoor Life magazine gear test issue.</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;The Alpen family was touched by breast cancer when our 27-year-old niece lost her battle with breast cancer 9-years ago, and Alpen Pro Staffer, Sheri Runge, mother of two, won her battle with breast cancer this year,&#8221; explains Gardner. &#8220;We&#8217;d like to do all we can to help the NBCF focus on the cure with the introduction of our Alpen Pink binoculars. We&#8217;ll sell the Alpen Pink to hunters, fishermen, back yard birders, attendees at sports events and to anyone who wants to join our efforts to focus on a cure.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>By purchasing Alpen Pink, you&#8217;ll not only demonstrate you&#8217;ve chosen the very best for your dollars spent, but you&#8217;ll also take a firm stand against the disease that&#8217;s causing havoc in so many American families today.</p><p>According to Gardner, &#8220;We, at Alpen, are taking a stand with the NBCF by focusing on the cure with our pink binoculars. Alpen encourages you to think pink when picking out binoculars this season. We also hope to inspire more companies in our industry to become involved in focusing on the cure for breast cancer.&#8221;</p><p>For more information about Alpen Pink binoculars, visit www.alpenoutdoor.com or www.alpenoptics.com, or call 877-987-8370.</p>Tags: <a
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