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NEW PRODUCT FROM NIGHTFORCE OPTICS FOR EXTREME LONG RANGE SHOOTERS

Orofino, ID, U.S. – (January 16, 2020) Today, Nightforce Optics released a new product, the Wedge Prism. This new product was created with extreme long range (ELR) shooters in mind. Many of these shooters find that riflescopes lack the necessary elevation travel. The Wedge Prism is a clip-on accessory that mounts to a forward or continuous MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail to increase the effective elevation travel. It optically shifts the incoming image to the riflescope by a precise elevation value, which directly adds to the available elevation travel within any riflescope.

“As shooters continue to push the boundaries of what is possible for target distances, riflescopes are limited in overall adjustment for providing accurate fire,” said Alan Stilwell, Commercial Sales Manager. “Our Wedge Prism works with any riflescope to provide additional aiming offset, allowing successful and repeatable target engagements beyond what a riflescope could do with internal adjustment alone.”

The Wedge Prism provides a repeatable offset of the optical image, yet minimizes the loss of image quality, resolution and clarity. Available as a 50 MOA/14.5 MRAD or 100 MOA/29.1 MRAD variant, the shooter can choose an individual unit or combine models to tailor the amount of additional offset needed to reach their target. The quick-detach lever allows for rapid and repeatable installation and removal in the field, and by attaching to a rail prevents additional stresses on the riflescope.

“With this simple tool, a shooter can easily do the math to configure their rifle to hit their target,” Stilwell added. “For example, if my .416 Barrett requires 124 MOA of drop at 3,000 yards, but my scope will only dial up 90 MOA from zero, adding a 50 MOA Wedge Prism offsets the required dialing and only needs to be dialed up 74 MOA to reach the target and use the center aiming point of the reticle. This same principle works for .22 LRs past 300 yards, subsonic .300 Blackouts at 400 yards or when pushing any other cartridge beyond their normal limits.”

The Wedge Prism is available at $990 USD MSRP, and includes a MOLLE padded carrying case, flip-up lens cap and lens cleaning cloth. The first units will be available in February 2020. For more information on Nightforce Optics and the Wedge Prism, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com.

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About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

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NIGHTFORCE® OPTICS BEGINS FULL RATE PRODUCTION FOR US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

Orofino, ID, U.S. – (December 19, 2019) Late last year, the Nightforce Optics MIL-SPEC ATACR™ 1-8×24 F1 was chosen as the First Focal Plane selection for the Squad-Variable Power Scope component of the family of USSOCOM Miniature Aiming System-Day (MAS-D) Optics. The Squad Variable Power Scope is designed to be integrated into current and future anticipated weapons that the US Special Operations Command employ.

Part of a life cycle replacement program for the SOPMOD Block II optic, the Nightforce MIL-SPEC ATACR 1-8x brings a new capability to the warfighter; a constant variable power scope. Unlike previous systems that were 4x only – or, in later variants, selectable between 1x and 4x – the MIL-SPEC ATACR 1-8x provides constant variable power selection between 1x and 8x. 

“The Nightforce MIL-SPEC ATACR 1-8×24 F1 is an over-engineered, military-grade scope built with the military’s extreme endurance in mind,” said Nightforce’s MIL-GOV-LE Business Development Manager, Tod Litt. “It offers numerous mission-critical features including a large eyebox for rapid engagement, a Power Throw Lever for rapid magnification adjustments and the shortest length in their class to maximize rail space. The fully, multi-coated ED glass in the ATACR results in superb light transmission, brilliant image rendering and exceptional color contrast for accuracy in virtually any condition the Warfighter may find themselves in.” 

Full Rate Production of the new optic has commenced at the Nightforce factory and will continue over the next few years. After the order is fulfilled, the optic is to augment the venerable M4A1 and similar small arms systems throughout USSOCOM. The integration of a 1-8x optic truly capitalizes on the necessities for today’s dynamic battlespace that can find the operator engaging at longer distances or clearing a building, oftentimes during the same mission. 

“It’s very humbling and prideful to all of us here at Nightforce Optics to know that we are providing product that see’s front-line action in defense of life, limb and freedom for all Americans,” said Litt. “Every member of the Nightforce Optics’ team is emotionally vested to ensure we make a product that will perform at its best when the conditions of war are at their worst. We consider the cost of failure in everything we do.”

While this specific optic is produced exclusively for the USSOCOM, the Nightforce Optics ATACR 1-8x24mm F1 (C597) is its commercially available version, allowing the use of the same unsurpassed optical quality and advanced daylight illumination technology that was selected for service. 

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email Glenn Lass, MIL-GOV-LE Program Manager at glass@nightforceoptics.com.

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About Nightforce 

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Contact: Glenn Lass

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NIGHTFORCE® OPTICS AWARDED USSOCOM P-VPS CONTRACT

Orofino, ID—(December 16, 2019) Two variants of the Nightforce Optics ATACR product line have been selected by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to fill the Precision – Variable Power Scope component of the Miniature Aiming Systems – Day Optic (MAS-D) Program. The MIL-SPEC ATACR™ 5-25×56 F1 and the MIL-SPEC ATACR™ 7-35×56 F1 will be integrated as the Standard and the Long Range solutions for US Special Operations Command’s current and future anticipated Sniper Weapon Systems.

As part of a life cycle replacement program and capabilities enhancement, the Nightforce MIL-SPEC ATACR 5-25 and 7-35 are designed to provide improved target detection and acquisition, as well as hit probability, for engagements out to 1500m and beyond.

“The selection of both ATACR models brings continuity to a community that, until recently, have been using a variety of aging systems, all with slightly varying controls and reticle designs”, said Nightforce’s MIL-GOV-LE Business Development Manager, Tod Litt.

The Nightforce MIL-SPEC ATACR 5-25 and 7-35 offer unparalleled performance in extended range target detection and reliable mechanical adjustment. Both optics feature Nightforce’s exceptional ED glass, 0.1 Mil-Radian adjustment value for both windage and elevation, the Horus Vision TREMOR3 reticle, and a tan, hardcoat anodized finish. Provided as a system for the program, the selected optics also utilize a purpose-built Nightforce scope mount and laser range finder integration platform. When employed as a complete solution, the SOF Snipers ability to detect, range, and receive a firing solution is greatly accelerated.

The new optics are to augment multiple systems in the SOCOM inventory and will coincide with the release and fielding of the Mk22 Sniper System, based on the proven Barrett MRAD platform.

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email Glenn Lass, MILGOV-LE Program Manager at glass@nightforceoptics.com.

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About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Contact: Glenn Lass
glass@nightforceoptics.com

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Nightforce Optics 1-8x Unimount Upgrade Promotion

“Properly mounting a scope to a rifle creates a dependable system and is often overlooked when purchasing a new optic, and this promotion will allow our 1-8x customers to have the best mounting option for their favorite rifle or carbine,” says Alan Stilwell, North American Sales Manager. “Our Unimounts are extremely strong while remaining low-profile and lightweight. These mounts can also be accessorized to use in conjunction with bubble levels, angle degree indicators, lasers and offset sights via other compatible accessories we manufacture.”Nightforce X-Treme Duty Unimounts are one-piece scope mounts designed to provide a rock-solid solution that links riflescope to weapon. Manufactured of 7075-T6 aluminum and featuring titanium cross-bolts and clamps, this lightweight but sturdy base is designed to mount to Mil. Std. 1913 rails. Unimounts are compatible with Nightforce Rail Accessory Platform (RAP), Multimount, bubble level and angle degree indicator (ADI) accessories made by Nightforce. Regular and extended versions, as well as options for 0 and 20 MOA of built-in taper are available to have the best option for nearly any weapon platform.

About Nightforce

Nightforce is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. Based in Orofino, ID, Nightforce is known for rugged, high-precision engineered designs that are capable of holding up to punishing conditions. Nightforce has established a benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products that have accompanied soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Releases New Riflescopes

Nightforce Optics premium ATACR™ line is based on a simple motivation, build the ultimate riflescope. The ATACR™ 4-16×50 F1 offers shooters a choice of a 50mm objective lens for even greater lowlight and long-range capability. Nightforce’s patented ZeroStop™ elevation adjustment has 100 minutes or 30 mils of elevation travel. Other features include brilliantly clear Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, optimized intelligent reticles such as the MOAR and Mil-C, an integrated Power Throw Lever (PTL) that makes magnification changes very fast in any condition. As standard with other DigIllum equipped scopes, the digital illumination provides both red and green options at the shooter’s preference. Also included with the scope are custom Tenebraex flip-up lens covers. The ATACR 4-16×50 F1 will meet the demanding needs of law enforcement, hunters who want a versatile first focal plane optic and competitors wanting great glass in a compact package.

The SHV™ family has been available for several years and is in use by shooters and hunters. Nightforce prides itself in listening to the wants of shooters, in turn the SHV™ 3-10×42 will be available with an Illuminated MOAR™ or Forceplex™ reticle for use in lowlight conditions. The now user adjustable illumination control used replaces the parallax adjustment on the 3-10, allowing the reticle brightness to be adjusted to meet current conditions.

“Nightforce listens to its consumers and each of these scopes were developed based on feedback of consumers, our dealer base and professionals in the field. As with any Nightforce product we have designed, tested and built these optics to provide performance beyond expectations whether in our premier ATACR line or our more affordable SHV family” said Alan Stilwell, Nightforce North American Sales Manager.

The Nightforce ATACR 4-16×50 F1 has an MSRP of $2,500; and the SHV 3-10x Illuminated has an MSRP of $985.

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email Alan Stilwell, National Sales Manager.

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About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Optics a Sponsor of U.S. Rifle Team

“After twelve years of sponsoring the U.S. Rifle Team, Nightforce is proud to continue backing F-Class competitive shooting and the U.S. Rifle Team in their endeavor to bring home the gold again at the 2021 World Championships,” said Nightforce Optics Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers. “As Gold Medal partners, we’re more dedicated than ever to see the team achieve their goals and triumph in South Africa in 2021.”

“Ever since U.S. Rifle Team members collaborated with Nightforce design engineers to create the Competition™ 15-55×52 riflescope, that particular Nightforce optic has reigned as the dominant scope in worldwide F-Class competitions,” said Myers. “We’ve enjoyed a dynamic and constructive relationship with the Team for more than a decade, and look forward to supporting them in their next World Championships bid and beyond.”

“As a fantastic long-term partner, Nightforce continues to give back to the F-Class shooting community through their unprecedented support of our Team,” commented U.S. Rifle Team Captain, Phil Kelley. “Now in our fourth straight F-T/R World Championship cycle, we couldn’t be more appreciative of the past, present, and future support we enjoy from the folks at Nightforce. As competitors, we insist on the absolute best tools for our sport, and we’re delighted to voice that the world-class team, strong brand reputation, and stellar products developed by Nightforce are unsurpassed in every way.”

The U.S. Rifle Team fields three squads consisting of F-T/R, F-Open, and Under 25 shooters. The complete team is comprised of 60 members including competitors, coaches, and support staff for the three individual squads. “Every four years, the Team re-sets, much like with Olympic teams,” said Kelley. “We’ve been winning international competitions with Nightforce atop our rifles since 2009, and as we prepare for the next World Championship run in South Africa in 2021, Nightforce will be at the firing line with us again. The cost of success is significant to each shooter on the team, and it’s only through the support of loyal sponsors like Nightforce that we’ll continue as the best F-Class shooting team in the world,” added Kelley.

“From all of us at Nightforce, it’s an honor to assist America’s elite shooters on the U.S. Rifle Team,” said Myers. “By sponsoring the Team plus many other F-Class matches all over the world, we’re committed to enriching long-range, competitive shooting as a whole.”

To learn more about partnering with the U.S. Rifle Team as a sponsor, please visit www.usarifle2021.com, or visit their Facebook page.

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email marketing, at marketing@nightforceoptics.com.

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About the U.S. Rifle Team

The three-time, World Champion U.S. Rifle Team is proud to represent the United States and our F-Class competitive shooting. Representing all walks of life, team members are spread across the country. We compete regularly against teams from other nations, and at the 2017 World Championships in Ottawa Canada, close to twenty countries were represented.  

Most team competitions are fired at targets 1,000 yards away with the inner-most scoring ring at five inches in diameter, and the next ring at ten inches. Rifles are custom-made and designed specifically for the sport. All rifles used in the F-T/R Class are chambered in either .308 Winchester or .223 Remington calibers. The rifles must weigh less than 8.25 kilograms and must use either a bipod or a sling as the front support. Competitors generally use handloaded ammunition. Anyone with a .308 or .223 rifle and a bipod can compete and have fun in this sport, and with local matches all over the U.S., anyone interested need only look for an NRA High-Power event, and register as an “F-T/R” competitor.  
 

In the 1990s, a long-time target rifle competitor from Canada named George Farquharson lobbied the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association to allow competitors to use a bipod and a scope in addition to slings and iron sights for competition. The sport took off in the early 2000s and is now divided into two classes including F-T/R, and F-Open. F-Open allows for many different calibers, heavier rifles, and the use of machine-type bench rests to guide the rifle. Both competition classes shoot only from the prone position.

About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Each riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail it’s expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions and last for generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Optics to Exhibit New Riflescopes at NRAAM

“Encompassing 15 acres of gear and guns, the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits promises to be our most exciting yet,” said Nightforce Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers. “It’s a great opportunity for folks to get a close-up peek at our newest, 1x premium optics, look over our entire product lineup, and receive expert guidance from our friendly staff. On display will be our new ATACR™ 1-8×24 F1 and NX8™ 1-8×24 F1 low power, variable riflescopes.”

“The new 8 power riflescopes were developed to meet a variety of different shooting needs including competition, hunting, and shooting at distances as far as 900 yards,” Myers said.

“The new ATACR 1-8×24 F1 combines battle-proven ruggedness with high quality optics; and features all the advantages of the ATACR family in one of the most compact and adaptable 1-8 power optics available in the marketplace today,” he stated.

“Be sure to check out the NX8 1-8×24 F1 riflescope at the show as well,” said Myers. “Built upon the legendary NXS™ family of riflescopes, we’ve applied the latest technology and scientific advancements in optics resulting in a finely crafted, durable, and highly versatile riflescope. Designed for short- to medium-range shooting, the compact NX8 1-8×24 F1 riflescope delivers trusted Nightforce performance to virtually any rifle platform, and boasts true 1x capability,” he added.

“As a bonus, Sportswoman Courtney will be on hand in our booth to share her experiences with Nightforce optics in the field and to answer fan questions,” said Myers. “She’ll sign autographs on May 4 from 4:40 to 6:00 p.m., and on May 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the booth.”

The new Nightforce ATACR 1-8×24 F1, NX8 1-8×24 F1, along with the entire line of Nightforce premium optics and accessories will be on display at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Please visit Nightforce in booth # 4715, and for further details about attending the show, please visit https://www.nraam.org/.

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email marketing, at marketing@nightforceoptics.com.

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About Nightforce 

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Each riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail it’s expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions and last for generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Optics Welcomes Kristy Titus as Brand Ambassador

“Regarded as a leader in shooting sports education, Kristy Titus is outspoken in her stewardship of wildlife and habitat conservation,” said Nightforce Optics Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers. “Combine that inner drive of hers with her rising status as a competitive shooter, her vigorous support of the Second Amendment, including her notable election to the National Rifle Association Board of Directors, and she’s the perfect choice to represent Nightforce to our diverse audience of shooting enthusiasts. It’s not every day the chance to partner with someone of Kristy’s talent comes along,” he said, “so when it does, you jump. We’re extremely proud to welcome her to the Nightforce family and are excited to support Kristy in her efforts to educate people, affirm her passion for big-game fair chase hunting, and compete in precision rifle matches with our brand.”

Titus brings skills and product insight to Nightforce through her unique upbringing. Raised leading a pack of string mules into the backcountry of Oregon, she experienced the thrill of public land, do-it-yourself western big game hunting, and began her career of volunteerism with The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. As a life member, Titus serves as a featured member of RMEF’s “Team Elk” television show airing on the Outdoor Channel and supports local RMEF chapter events and youth hunts across the U.S.   

“Few people run gear as hard as competitive shooters and backcountry hunters, and finding someone who works as hard as Kristy is a tall order,” said Myers. “We’re outfitting her with the Nightforce ATACR™ series of riflescopes and look forward to seeing her put them to the test in the field. Her commitment to elevating her standings in precision rifle shooting is particularly exciting, so keep an eye on her ranking,” he said.

Nightforce recognizes that since women represent the largest growth segment in our industry, Titus’ influence is important. “Because of her approachable style and expert instruction, she easily relates to both men and women,” Myers said. Many people in the shooting sports community already know her through partnerships with Shoot Like a Girl, “NRA’s Women Tips & Tactics” on NRA TV, and even as the long-range precision marksmanship instructor at the Well-Armed Woman National Leadership Conference.

Other conservation organizations that enjoy Titus’ dedication include the Safari Club International (SCI), where she served as a President of the High Desert Chapter and went on to lobby members of Congress for legislation and policies to improve hunting and conservation efforts. Titus is also an ambassador for the National Wild Turkey Federation, a life member of the Wild Sheep Foundation, and member of the Mule Deer Foundation.   

Look for Titus and Nightforce optics in her digital video series “Pursue The Wild” airing on RMEF’s ElkNetwork.com, YouTube, and Amazon TV. The reality show follows Titus on her journey as a backcountry big game hunter, competitive shooter, shooting instructor, and mentor to fellow hunters. It features her “Tips from the Wild” and “The Wild Kitchen” segments while promoting her beliefs in public lands stewardship and conservation.

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About Kristy Titus

Kristy’s greatest hope is to inspire others, giving them the confidence to tackle the most demanding outdoor activities and shooting sports. She conveys her relentless passion for the outdoors through her hunting and shooting adventures, sharing expert tips on topics that range from calling in bull elk to marksmanship tactics, healthy game recipes, and fitness. Kristy is an outspoken Second Amendment advocate that has dedicated her life to teaching and promoting firearms, conservation, and hunting. Recently elected to the National Rifle Association Board of Directors she is an NRA Life Member. She currently serves on the NRA Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Committee and is aBasic Pistol Instructor, Refuse To Be A Victim Certified Instructor, and Range Safety Officer. Learn more atwww.youtube.com/user/PursuetheWild, http://kristytitus.com/, www.facebook.com/KristyTitus, and www.instagram.com/kristytitus/.  

About Nightforce 

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products

including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged,

reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built

with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last for generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Optics Expands Sales Team With Three Strategic Hires

“After celebrating our twentieth anniversary in 2017, the Nightforce family continues our evolution by expanding our sales team with several key hires,” said Nightforce Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers. “These newly created positions reinforce our steadfast commitment to customer service and efficiency. Each member of the team brings unique experiences to Nightforce. I’m confident they’ll drive growth while also delivering exceptional value to our partners,” said Myers.

Edwin Purcell, Senior International Account Manager

Edwin Purcell joins the Georgia office as Senior International Account Manager to expand business and support global distribution. With eight years of sales experience, Edwin most recently was the National Commercial Sales Manager for Blue Force Gear, Inc., a manufacturer of firearms accessories and tactical gear, where he executed sales strategies across multiple markets and drove significant growth.

Purcell comes to Nightforce with a solid background in sales and management and has experience with the military, commercial, retail, law enforcement, and involvement with trade shows. “With his extensive capability in global business development initiatives, we look forward to his assistance with expanding our international markets and reaching more shooting enthusiasts,” said Myers.

A native of Savannah, Georgia Purcell is a graduate of Georgia Southern University.

Dan Esquinas, Senior Account Manager

Dan Esquinas joins the Georgia-based sales team as Senior Account Manager. Focused on account management, and specializing in independent dealer sales, Esquinas will be instrumental in facilitating strong business relationships and establishing communication with staff, customers, and industry partners for Nightforce Optics.

Well versed in sales and account management, Esquinas has supported a variety of shooting industry employers that include War Sport Manufacturing, and AcuSport Corporation. In addition, he has managerial experience in national semi-trailer sales companies. “Dan’s combined experience in manufacturing and distribution also means he has a broad perspective when addressing the variety of issues our customers face,” said Myers.

Originally from the Columbus Ohio area, Esquinas is a graduate of the Ohio State University.

Bryan Biltoft, Account Manager

Bryan Biltoft joins the Nightforce sales office in Georgia as a new Account Manager. Intended to facilitate growing sales demands, Biltoft is responsible for driving revenue and growing the customer base through the strategic management of key accounts. “We’re excited to welcome Bryan to our team,” said Myers. “His reputation for taking ownership of his customers and providing innovative solutions delivers an added layer of customer service to Nightforce’s already robust sales force.”

Most recently, Biltoft was self-employed as an independent sales and marketing professional where he focused on intellectual property and patent acquisitions. Prior to that, he was a Territory Manager for Telvent DTN where he managed major accounts and was involved in proprietary technology for marketing, advertising and agribusiness management. He has also worked for Scheels Sports as an Ammunition and Premium Firearms Specialty Shop Manager.

Biltoft is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and is from Oak, NE.

According to Myers, “Nightforce’s momentum will continue to be invigorated by people who bring diverse experience to our industry. Just as important, our new lineup brings enthusiasm and perseverance to the Nightforce brand.”

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email marketing at marketing@nightforceoptics.com.

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About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last for generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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Nightforce Optics Named Top Tier Sponsor 2018 PRS

“A key priority for the folks at Nightforce is to foster the growth of shooting sports through high-quality competitive events like the Precision Rifle Series,” says Nightforce Optics Director of Sales and Marketing, Gordon Myers. “It’s no secret that PRS shooters frequently win matches with Nightforce on their rifles, so what better way to encourage their efforts than by backing their sport through dedicated sponsorship?” he asked.

The Precision Ri?e Series is a championship-style point series race of the best precision rifle competitions and shooters in the nation. “PRS continues to reinforce the growth of competitive rifle sports and precision rifle matches, by featuring the finest matches and shooters the sport has to offer,” said Myers. “And because Nightforce offers the best riflescopes for long range shooting, including the ATACR®, NXS®, and SHV® product lines, it’s the perfect partnership for this class of shooters and the precision rifle discipline.”

PRS participants can expect to see Nightforce represented at all the PRS Bolt Gun Series including the Extreme Long Range (ELR), the Precision Rifle Series Finale, as well as the Gas Gun Series matches.

For more information on Nightforce Optics, please visit www.nightforceoptics.com, or email marketing, at marketing@nightforceoptics.com.

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About Precision Rifle Series

Born out of military, law enforcement, and hunting scenarios, the practical application of the precision rifle is the underlying theme for all series. Whether you are looking for a local club to join, wanting to compete with America’s favorite rifle, the AR-10/15, or you want to test yourself against the best shooters in the nation and the world, the PRS has a spot for you. The Precision Rifle Series is a yearly point race for several series including the PRS Bolt Gun Series, PRS Gas Gun Series, and the PRS Club Series. The intent is to provide a national framework as the aggregation point for local, regional, and national matches; tracking scores and the growth of the practical, long-range rifle discipline. By providing structure and governance, the growth of the discipline has been exponential since the PRS was launched in 2011 thanks to the exceptional coalition of the match directors, shooters, and sponsors participating in the PRS. For more information visit precisionrifleseries.com.

About Nightforce

As a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories, Nightforce builds the most rugged, reliable, and repeatable optics available. We are known for exceptional products, each built with painstaking craftsmanship. Every riflescope is crafted with such fanatical attention to detail, it is expected to hold up to the most punishing conditions, and last for generations. The legendary Nightforce quality testing involves impact tests and follow up inspections that ensure the riflescope is ready to perform to customer expectations and more.

Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established an industry benchmark for the highest performing products. Nightforce optics have accompanied elite soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take the trophy of a lifetime.

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