Product Description: AIM Sports Dovetail .375 inch tall black rifle scope rings. This product comes with a limited lifetime warranty. These rings are manufactured in the same factory as most NcStar products.
I ordered the Banner 4x32 and a Nikon ProStaff rimfire 4x32 at the same time. I had purchased Nikons primarily in the past, but have recently added a few Bushnells based on a local gun store's recommendations. Leupolds give me more of a parallax problem than these brands, but that's likely my eyesight. I have a Ruger 9mm carbine that came with a Tasco scope that I've tolerated too long. I recently bought a Sig 522 and wanted to put a close range .22 scope on it. I bought both to do a comparison, then decide which (if either) would go on each gun. Both scopes are about the same dimensions. Neither poses a mounting problem. The Nikon comes with the rings, the Bushnell doesn't. The Bushnell is every bit as bright and clear as the Nikon--for about $30 less. Both adjust well for focus (mid-age eyes here) but the Nikon has a ring that backs up against the adjusted eyepiece to lock it in place.
The sighting reticle on the Bushnell is not specified in the Amazon ad. In fact, the adwork above these reviews will tell you that the Dusk & Dawn series has several specific models--shotgun, .22 rimfire, etc. Most of the variable power scopes in this series (e.g. 3x-9x) are multi-x reticles (the sideways X that thins toward the center of the X). Some have the mil(itary)-dot (X with dots on each axis). Mine came with the circle-x reticle (thick X with small circle near the very center that is filled with a finer X). This is my least favorite of the three choices, yet there is no way you can know when you're ordering which reticle you'll get. So if the reticle matters... Hopefully vendors will distinguish this for customers in the future.
I like the Bushnell and I'm keeping it. It's on the 9mm carbine. My wife love the carbine and the scope. The circle-X isn't as much of a letdown at 25 yards at 100. So the Nikon sits on the Sig 522. If the reticles were both multi-X (the Nikon is), it would be hard to choose between the scopes. The Nikon positively locks the eyepiece and the 522 gets handed between eager family members and friends but comes back to me unaltered. The Bushnell gets twisted (adjusted) easily for everyone. (Can you see who would like either and why? One of the two may be an advantage to you.) The included rings dilute the $30 savings on the Bushnell some. I like the Nikon better, all things considered. But my study of each reminded me to look at other brands of scopes in a similar price range before settling on one. If you're not new to scopes, you may already have a favorite brand and hesitate to stray. But if you're newer--or new to the value segment of the scope market--you won't be embarrassed by these (even if you have a Bender and Schmidt on your custom silhouette tack-driver).
Product Description: The Banner riflescope is designed from maximizing Dusk and Dawn brightness so that you can get the most out of your hunting day. Features:-Fully coated lenses for clarity in low and bright light.-Fast focus eyepiece for the clearest view throughout the hunting day.-Finger-tip-adjustable windage and elevation controls with resettable dials help you spend less time sighting in and more time shooting.-Matte Satin finish to minimize glare.-Sure-grip power change ring for fast easy zoom changes.-Spring clip assembly for enhanced accuracy and reliability.-Line includes all-purpose riflescopes and specialty scopes. Specialty scopes include models designed for black powder guns, very low light conditions, slug guns and long range varmint guns
I bought these for my wife.I was originally going to get her a pair of Peltor Tactical 6s electronic earmuffs because I had ALWAYS heard high praise for them--and I use a pair of Tac 7s myself, which I'll never give up--but then I read some of the negative reviews on the Amazon product page (I wonder how many are schills?).So based on the negative Amazon reviews and the meager NRR 19, I opted to pass on the 6s.I'm not sure how I stumbled onto these Howard Leight earmuffs, but they looked good on paper and the reviews were mostly positive, and I'm very familiar with, and confident in, the Howard Leight name, so I figured why not?
Before buying these, my wife had been previously using the Howard Leight Leightning-31 earmuffs (non-electronic, NRR 31), so I was _really_ worried about the drop in NRR with her.We went to an indoor range yesterday and shot a .40SW pistol (the .40SW has a sharp pressure spike, and hence percussion wave, and being indoors amplifies things, so this was a really good test of the earmuff's effectiveness).After we were done she said that she "likes" these muffs, and "has no problem" with them.They're a keeper!She did have one complaint.She says that they squeeze her head too tightly (not uncomfortably, just a tighter, snugger fit than she's used to) and interfere with her eye protection.We both understand that the tight fit is necessary to seal the ear, so that's not a problem in our minds, but she says she "needs to figure something out" w.r.t. the shooting glasses because that bugs her.
Of course, I tried these muffs out also.I gotta admit, for the price they are pretty darn good.The amplification is above average and you can hear normal conversation easily.They cut out when they should, but the recovery time after a shot is slow (that bothers other people a lot more than it does me).Come to think of it, the power-on time is pretty darn slow, too.Regardless, these muffs are another winner in the Howard Leight product line as far as I'm concerned.
However, whenever a review includes the phrase "for the price", that should raise a flag (IMO); i.e. you gotta look at the big picture as well as the niche.Yes, these are excellent hearing protectors for the price, but overall they're not all that great in comparison to other models on the market.They do their job, though.
Since these are not marketed as "tactical" earmuffs, an LED power indicator would have been nice.My wife will eventually get used to having to turn off her hearing protection, but a power indicator as a reminder wouldn't hurt.On the plus side, these muffs have an automatic shut-off feature to compensate for forgetfulness.
The included instructions are minimal and poorly written.Case in point, they tell you to insert the batteries into the battery compartment, but don't tell you how to open the battery compartment![Slide the lid vertically toward the headband.]A little common sense goes a long way here.
Bottom line: All babble aside, I'd recommend these earmuffs.Based on my wife's input and my short exposure to them, I think they do an adequate job; and yes, the cost-effective pricing is hard to ignore.
Automatic noise protection - amplification automatically shuts off at 82dB attenuating impulse and continuous noise Sound amplification - sound is amplified to deliver superior directional sound quality in stereo Headband adjusts for a secure, non-slip fit Single knob control for on /off and volume; power automatically shuts off after 4 hours of use Equipped with an external audio input that allows you to connect to your own audio source
To capture low level sound, the Impact Sport employs built-in microphones that amplify range commands and other important sounds. Users enjoy full, clear directional hearing in stereo. For protection, the Impact Sport actively listens and automatically shuts off amplification whenever harmful sound levels are reached. The earmuffs effectively block any noise, continuous or impulse, of 82dB or more. External audio imput allows you to connect your IPOD or other audio source. Black leatherette headband with hunter green earcups. Snap-on lid for quick and easy battery replacement. Outstanding battery lifetime. Includes 2 AAA batteries. Compact Fold design for convenient storage. Noise reduction rating: NRR 22 provides excellent attenuation in a sporting environment .
When i started to make the big screw tight the screw would not tighten. It would not be worth the postage for a return.
I ordered the Banner 4x32 and a Nikon ProStaff rimfire 4x32 at the same time. I had purchased Nikons primarily in the past, but have recently added a few Bushnells based on a local gun store's recommendations. Leupolds give me more of a parallax problem than these brands, but that's likely my eyesight. I have a Ruger 9mm carbine that came with a Tasco scope that I've tolerated too long. I recently bought a Sig 522 and wanted to put a close range .22 scope on it. I bought both to do a comparison, then decide which (if either) would go on each gun.
I bought these for my wife.I was originally going to get her a pair of Peltor Tactical 6s electronic earmuffs because I had ALWAYS heard high praise for them--and I use a pair of Tac 7s myself, which I'll never give up--but then I read some of the negative reviews on the Amazon product page (I wonder how many are schills?).So based on the negative Amazon reviews and the meager NRR 19, I opted to pass on the 6s.I'm not sure how I stumbled onto these Howard Leight earmuffs, but they looked good on paper and the reviews were mostly positive, and I'm very familiar with, and confident in, the Howard Leight name, so I figured why not?
