Monday, September 17, 2012

Leatherwood Hi-Lux Optics "Wm. Malcolm" USMC SNIPER Scope Does Well At 2012 CMP Vintage Sniper Match



There was a new competitor on the firing line at this year's Vintage Sniper Match held at Camp Perry, OH during the Civilian Marksmanship Program's National Games on July 31 thru August 4, 2012.  And when the shooting ended that competitor walked away with the 2nd, 3rd and 11th place awards, plus placed in several other Top 25 spots.   We're talking about the new-made copy of the scope used by U.S. Marine Corps snipers during WWII - the Leatherwood/Hi-Lux "Wm. Malcolm" 8x USMC SNIPER scope, which was making its debut at the Camp Perry matches.

This is a new competition for Camp Perry.  Still, 241 two-man sniper teams competed, firing vintage scoped military rifles from the prone position.  Each team consists of a shooter and a spotter, and each team member first fires 10 rounds on a target at 300 yards, firing in 20 second intervals.  Both then repeat the sequence, spotting then shooting, at 600 yards.  Their scores are then combined for a team aggregate.

One observer said there had to be at least 50 of the new-made Hi-Lux Optic "Wm. Malcolm" 8x USMC SNIPER scopes on the line.  The scope had been in production for less than 6 months, and many shooters were amazed at how quickly the model has been accepted by serious competition shooters. 

Company president John Wu attended the match to speak with competitors, and says he was pleased to receive a tremendous amount of positive feedback, and to listen to the wants and needs of those competing in this match.  He said, "We appreciate everyone who took time to visit us and we congratulate all the competitors on helping this years' CMP match to be a very successful event."
Here is a link to the video Hi-Lux Optics posted about the CMP and Vintage Sniper Match on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L9TJp_pghg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

For more information on this scope, please contact  Hi-Lux, Inc at info@hi-luxoptics.com or call 1-888-445-8912

Friday, September 14, 2012

Hi-Lux Optics PRO 30mm Riflescopes Are Built For The Serious Rifleman




Feature for feature, the Hi-Lux Optics PRO 30mm riflescopes easily compare to many higher priced models costing twice as much - or more.  The crafting of this model begins with a solid one-piece 30mm diameter high tensile strength aluminum tube.  Here is a full-featured scope for those shooters who like to keep a scope mounted low and closer to the bore.  The 1.5-6x model is built with a 42mm objective lens, while the 2.5-10x model comes with a 44mm objective lens.  Both offer an exceptionally big and bright sight picture.

Like all Hi-Lux Optics riflescopes, the air surfaces of every lens used in the construction of this great scope are fully multi-coated to insure maximum light transmission.  These scopes also come with crisp and precise target style windage and elevation adjustment turrets, with 1/4" click adjustment.   The 2.5-10x model  comes with the Hi-Lux Optics "No Math Mil-Dot" ranging system.  Just zoom in on a known 18-inch object  (like a deer's chest cavity from top to bottom) until it fits inside a grid incorporated in the reticle, then look at the range on the magnification power ring.  This model will range from 250 to 1,000 yards.

The PRO 30mm models are built tough to take on any terrain your hunts will take you into - and reliably hold alignment.  Compare this scope with any other 30mm scope of this class and you'll immediately realize what makes this series such a great buy.  The 1.5-6x model retails for $199, the 2.5-10x scope sells for $239.  Each comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

For more on information on these great scopes, go to www.hi-luxoptics.com, drop Hi-Lux Optics an e-mail at  info@hi-luxoptics.com , or call 1-888-445-8912.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

2.5x WWII Sniper Scope Is A New Addition To The Hi-Lux Optics "Wm. Malcolm" Line...




Available Now! 
When the United States entered World War II, the country was not prepared to arm as many soldiers as needed with the latest U.S. military rifle - the semi-automatic M1 Garand.  Hundreds of thousands of WW I vintage Springfield Model 1903 rifles were pulled out of storage and sent back into war.  Using original tooling for building these rifles, both Remington and Smith-Corona also began producing what became designated the M1903A3.  To fulfill the need for sniper rifles, in 1942 the U.S. Army adopted the M1903A4 as the first standardized U.S. sniper rifle.  This version of the Remington M1903A3 came without a rear or front sight, and had been fitted with a 3/4-inch diameter Weaver 330C 2.5x riflescope, designated the M73B1, attached with a one-piece base and rings produced by Redfield.  In all, 29,964 of these rifles were produced.

Hi-Lux Optics is now adding a new-made version of this scope - which has been totally re-engineered from the inside out to produce a scope that is far superior to the orignals.  While it is being introduced primarily for those wanting to shoot a fairly authentic looking and shooting M1903A4 in Vintage Sniper Rifle competition, this newest addition to the Wm. Malcolm line would also look right at home on older hunting rifles, like the Savage Model 99 and Winchester Model 75 Sporter.  The scope features a 3.54" eye relief, and the 2.5x magnification is ideal for those under 100-yard shots at deer in the woods...or at a bushytail gnawing away at a hickory nut on a limb 15 to 20 yards above.

What truly sets this scope apart from the originals is the quality of the optics.  This is the brightest and clearest scope of its kind ever produced.  Watch the Hi-Lux Optics website for its availability.

www.hi-luxoptics.com

Sunday, August 26, 2012


The 3-9x40mm hunting scopes have traditionally been the best selling scopes on the market.  And the Hi-Lux Optics "Buck Country" scope in that magnification range is one of the very best moderate priced scopes available today.  This scope is built with features, such as fully multi-coated lenses...and Tri-Center coil spring tension on the internal errector, which make it comparable to scopes costing $300...$400...or more.  However, this great all around hunting scope, which is just at home on a center-fire rifle...or modern in-line ignition muzzleloader...or a shotgun loaded with slugs carries a suggested retail price of just $139. 

If you are looking for all the value you can find in a quality basic hunting scope...this is the scope you've been seeking - for more information go to the Hi-Lux Optics website at www.hi-luxoptics.com .

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Guns America Checks Out The Wm. Malcolm 8X USMC-SNIPER


Here's a great report on the Hi-Lux Optics "Wm. Malcolm 8x USMC-SNIPER" scope.


http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/carlos-hathcock-usmc-sniper-scope-hi-lux-8x-malcolm/




They found the scope to be of exceptional quality and very precise.

Friday, July 13, 2012

First Experiences With The Wm. Malcolm 8x USMC Sniper Scope




A couple of months back, I received my 8x USMC Sniper model scope...even before I had a rifle to put it on.  Fortunately, I have a father-in-law with close to 500 guns...many of them with the blocks for this style scope already mounted on them.  Among that wealth of firearms are seven Winchester Model 52 .22 caliber target rifles.  So, I borrowed one to check out the new scope. 

When I picked out the rifle I wanted to shoot with the new scope, ironically it already had an 8x Unertl of the same type mounted on it.  Sticking the new-made Hi-Lux Optics scope on the rifle took all of 60 seconds...maybe.  The handy thing about visiting these in-laws is that there's a range on the property...and within 20 minutes of mounting the scope on the excellent condition Model 52...shooting plain ol' Winchester Super-X .22 Long Rifle cartridges, I had the scope sighted in to hit "dead on" at 50 yards...and my first 50-yard group with the rifle & scope combo printed inside the "X" ring and could have been covered with a quarter.

Sad thing is...it's time to return the rifle.  So...I'll see what else I can borrow.  Hmmm...maybe his .22-250 Wickliffe single-shot varmint rifle...or perhaps one of his heavy barreled .308 Winchester target rifles...or.......

Toby Bridges
PR Manager
Hi-Lux Optics

Monday, June 11, 2012

Hi-Lux Optics TB-ML vs. Nikon Omega Muzzleloader Hunting Scope...


Are you in the market for a new scope for a modern in-line ignition muzleloading big game rifle? NORTH AMERICAN MUZZLELOADER HUNTING compares the Hi-Lux Optics TB-ML scope with Nikon's Omega muzzleloader hunting scope.

Both scopes performed as they were designed to perform...but which performed the best?

Read and see...

http://namlhunt.blogspot.com/2011/09/nikon-omega-bdc-muzzleloader-scope-vs.html