🔫 EOTECH's Vudu Magic

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In Today’s Edition:

• Did you know? Smokeless Powder Rounds

• Featured:

  • Riflescope Review: EOTECH Vudu 3-9×32 SFP

  • What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Suppressors

  • Varmint Control & Conservation With A Sightmark Latitude

• Pro Tip: Optimize Your Zero for Specific Ammo

• Brag Shot 🤩

• Poll of the Week ❓

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DID YOU KNOW…? 🤔

In 1893 German gunsmith Paul Mauser introduced the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge, one of the first smokeless powder rounds for military rifles. It was so effective that it became a standard for many armies and influenced firearm design for decades, with its derivatives used in both World Wars. The cartridge’s high velocity and flat trajectory made it deadly accurate, revolutionizing infantry tactics.

Featured

Riflescope Review: EOTECH Vudu 3-9×32 SFP
The EOTECH Vudu 3-9x32 SFP riflescope is a compact, lightweight optic, measuring 6.8 inches and weighing 16 ounces, ideal for ARs, shotguns, and bolt-action rifles. Its second focal plane HC1 reticle offers precise MOA adjustments and 10 brightness settings, powered by a CR2032 battery. With durable aircraft-grade aluminum construction, it’s fog, water, and shock-resistant. An optional EFLX red dot enhances versatility for close-range shooting.

What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Suppressors
Hollywood often misrepresents firearm suppressors, portraying them as "silencers" that reduce gunshots to a whisper, as seen in films like John Wick: Chapter 2 and The Manchurian Candidate. In reality, suppressors only reduce noise by 120-140 decibels, still audible, especially with supersonic ammo. Myths like silent revolvers or makeshift suppressors (e.g., pillows or potatoes) are inaccurate, as effective suppression requires subsonic ammunition and proper design.

Varmint Control & Conservation With A Sightmark Latitude
The Sightmark Latitude 10-40×60 rifle scope is ideal for prairie dog hunting, offering high magnification for spotting small targets at long ranges, up to 500 yards. Its second focal plane reticle ensures precision with 1/8 MOA clicks, perfect for the small size of prairie dogs. Priced under $700, it pairs well with a flat-shooting rifle, enhancing marksmanship and aiding environmental conservation by controlling destructive prairie dog populations.

🔫 PRO TIP: Optimize Your Zero for Specific Ammo

For intermediate to advanced shooters, zero your rifle for the specific ammo you use most. Different bullet weights and velocities affect point of impact. Test your preferred load at your typical range, adjusting sights or optics to ensure consistent accuracy. Log ballistic data for each ammo type to fine-tune your setup, maximizing precision across various shooting scenarios.

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