Youngsville, NC-– SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce they are the official riflescope and spotting scope sponsor of the 2022 Extreme Benchrest Airgun Championship. SIGHTRON is one of the most recognized brands in modern, high-powered, long-range and precision airgun shooting competitions today.

SIGHTRON will be sponsoring the attendee goodie bag with several promotional items included. They are also providing a SVIII 5-40x56 ED Illuminated LRM riflescope with zero-stop for the raffle, with a retail value of $2,899.99. In addition, they will have several SII Blue Sky 20-60x85 HD angled spotting scopes for attendees to watch the action up close. Several of these will be linked to televisions in the attendee shooting area for the audience to watch the action live overhead. On the test range, users will be able to test a few different SIGHTRON riflescopes live on air rifles at the range. SIGHTRON will also have a vendor table with additional riflescopes on display. SIGHTRON experts on hand to discuss all things SIGHTRON as well as unique promotional material.

“We are very excited to be the official optics sponsor of this incredible championship,” said Mack Matsumoto, President of SIGHTRON. “SIGHTRON optics are made to compete at the highest level. The SII Blue Sky 20-60x85 HD spotting scope will definitely be a huge advantage for the competitors utilizing them. The new S6 series of riflescopes among others will be on display during the championship. We have also donated a new SVIII riflescope to support their raffle and some swag for the goodies bags to show our appreciation.”

The Extreme Benchrest Championship is hosted by Airguns of Arizona and takes place October 6-9, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the 11th annual championship, the largest to date, and Airguns of Arizona plans on making this the biggest and best one yet. During the event, spectators and competitors will have the chance to check out the new S6 5-30-x56 ED and the SVIII 5-40x56 LRM riflescopes along with the SII Blue Sky 20-60x85 HD Spotting Scope.

The S6 5-30x56 ED employs premium Japanese glass with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements to enhance contrast, improve clarity, and reduce chromatic aberration for the cleanest and sharpest sight picture possible. Combined with SIGHTRON’s exclusive Zact-7 Plus anti-reflection multi-coatings, the S6 5-30x56 ED gives shooters excellent light transmission and flare reduction when performance matters most. This new optical design offers best-in-class fields-of-view at 100 yards with 74.4 ft (5x)-12.4 ft (30x) and a comfortable eye relief of 3.6-3.4 inches. Combined with an easy to acquire sight picture, you have a scope that gets you on target quickly and keeps you on target longer.

The new SVIII 5-40x56 LRM was designed for long-range target shooting and hunting, the SVIII 5-40x56 riflescope provides 20 mm of windage and 40 mm of elevation with .1 mm tactical knobs. The windage and elevation knobs have 10 mm per revolution. The new 40 mm body tube is waterproof, shockproof and nitrogen charged. Minimum focus is 10 meters. The SVIII features ED (extra-low dispersion) glass providing long range shooters the brightness and clarity required for accurate target acquisition.

The SII Blue Sky 20-60x85 HD spotting scope was built for all weather conditions and is an excellent choice for competition and hunting. With a waterproof and fog proof construction, the SII can withstand the harshest elements mother nature can throw at it. The optical performance rivals its competitors with features like extra-low dispersion glass, fully multicoated lenses and a 3-inch sunshade extension. All SII Blue Sky spotting scopes come with a protective cordura field case.

About Extreme Benchrest Championship

Extreme Benchrest earns its name with airguns being shot at 100 yards outdoors where the elements will test the best in ammunition, air rifle and shooter. With very few limitations on equipment, this all-inclusive match is exciting and truly a test of long-range marksmanship. This is a multi-discipline event and it tests shooters in precision as well as speed and adaptability in the field. We have Speed Silhouette, Big Bore, Field Target and Action Steel shooting together with the Benchrest. Media and manufacturer representatives from across the globe are a part of this event providing top level prizes and awards. Competitors will participate with some of the finest air-gunners and celebrities that the sport has to offer. For more information on match details, please visit: http://www.extremebenchrest.com/match-details/

For more information on the new SVIII 5-40x56 LRM and the S6 5-30-x56 premium riflescopes or the SII Blue Sky 20-60x85 HD Spotting Scope and the complete product line from SIGHTRON, please visit sightron.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sightroninc/.

About SIGHTRON

SIGHTRON is dedicated to meeting the needs of serious sportsmen who demand reliability and repeat performance. The company is committed to providing premium quality optical products utilizing the latest in innovation and technology. Product categories include: hunting, target shooting, nature observation, exploration and spectator sports. This diversity of contribution in products has made Sightron a leader in the sports optics industry.