The new Sport 600 laser rangefinder from Bushnell offers performance and value for hunters and shooters. With an operational range of 5 to 800 yards, it's perfect for bow or rifle hunters. It offers versatility and ease of operation in a vertical format and provides accurate distance readings in both yards or meters.

Stoney Point introduces the new Scissor Stix, a lightweight monopod staff that easily converts to a bipod and steady shooting rest. Hunters and shooters will appreciate the simple, yet innovative design of the Scissor Stix that serves as a hiking staff when closed and a shooting rest when open.

The LULA Strip Loader was an instant hit with avid shooters who purchase surplus ammo on stripper clips. For 2009, Butler Creek introduces a Strip Loader for Mini-14 rifles. This lightweight strip clip loaders makes it easy and painless to load magazines from clips. You can also load loose rounds and a built-in tab makes unloading rounds a quick and simple operation.

Stoney Point is known for its innovative shooting rest designs and this tradition continues with two new monopods - the new 4-In-1 Monopod and BigFoot Monopod. Both are designed to bring more stability and versatility for hunters, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

With CompetiVision™ for tennis players and EagleVision™ for golfers, Bollé has established itself as a leader in sunglasses engineered for the unique demands of certain sporting pursuits. Now, with the introduction of the Bollé Marine Collection, the company is bringing the benefit of activity-specific lens technologies to anglers and other water sports enthusiasts.

The U.S. Government has awarded Bushnell Outdoor Products a contract for a special military version of the Elite® 15-45x60mm spotting scopes. The spotting scopes will be used by multi-national forces around the world. Bushnell started shipping the units in late 2008.

With a 6.5x magnification range (1:6.5 ratio from low to high power), the Elite 6500 riflescopes offer one of the widest zoom ranges in the industry. These scopes have proven their popularity with target shooters, hunters and tactical marksmen.

Twenty seven callers from around the country traveled to Kansas to compete in the world championship predator calling competition. "All the callers did a wonderful job and they all have my respect as the top callers in the world." said Brent Rueb, promoter of the World Predator & Hunting Expo which took place at the Overland Park Convention Center August 22 - 24.

Five new shell bags from Kolpin solve the problem of transporting and organizing shot shells and accessories for a day of trap, skeet or sporting clays. All the bags feature rugged canvas construction and will hold from one to four boxes of shot shells.

MidOcean Partners, a leading middle market private equity fund, and Bushnell Outdoor Products, the worldwide leader in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories for over 60 years, announced today that Bushnell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Millett Industries in Huntington Beach, Calif. The transaction is expected to close within the next thirty days. The terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed.