{"id":159,"date":"2017-01-26T06:45:56","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T06:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:38:21","slug":"5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Come Check Out TRACT This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#5_Reasons_to_Come_Check_Out_TRACT_This_Year\" >5 Reasons to Come Check Out TRACT This Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#See_For_Yourself\" >See For Yourself<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#TRACT_As_a_Resource\" >TRACT As a Resource<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Customize_the_Scope_to_Your_Rifle\" >Customize the Scope to Your Rifle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Show_Specials_Hunting_Package_Giveaway\" >Show Specials & Hunting Package Giveaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Meet_the_Founders\" >Meet the Founders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Great_American_Outdoor_Show\" >Great American Outdoor Show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Western_Hunting_Conservation_Expo\" >Western Hunting & Conservation Expo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#World_Fishing_Outdoor_Expo\" >World Fishing & Outdoor Expo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#NRA_National_Convention\" >NRA National Convention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Texas_Trophy_Hunters_Extravaganza\" >Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Texas_Trophy_Hunters_Extravaganza-2\" >Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-to-come-check-out-tract-this-year\/#Texas_Trophy_Hunters_Extravaganza-3\" >Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reasons_to_Come_Check_Out_TRACT_This_Year\"><\/span>5 Reasons to Come Check Out TRACT This Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">5 Reasons to Come Check Out <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/response-hunting-rifle-scope-turret-reset-to-zero\/\">TRACT<\/a> This Year. Being a <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/the-quality-of-a-tract-binocular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">direct-to-consumer<\/a>\u00a0company, we have the luxury of providing you with a premium product that\u2019ll never be marked up by the cost of a retailer. We don\u2019t believe you should pay more because a middleman gets in the way of the buying process. At the same time, getting out and speaking with current and potential customers is very important to us. This year we plan to hit the road for some of the best outdoor shows around the country; listed below.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Furthermore, we have a few reasons, five in particular, to come check us out if you plan on attending any of the following expos. If nothing more than to just say hello, we\u2019ll be looking forward to seeing each and every one of you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_For_Yourself\"><\/span>See For Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Come see why our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractoptics.com\/products\/binoculars\/toric-10x42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 10&#215;42<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/thinking-about-air-rifle-hunting\/\">binocular<\/a> won\u00a0<em>Outdoor Life<\/em>\u2019s Great Buy Award in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/2016-binocular-test-we-test-17-full-and-mid-size-binos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2016 Binocular Review<\/a>. OL Editor in Chief, Andrew McKean, stated that the rest of the crew echoed the words of panelist Dale Manning, saying \u201cI expected this binocular to cost several hundred dollars more than it does.\u201d<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Just a short time later OL came back to tell us the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractoptics.com\/products\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 3-15&#215;50<\/a>\u00a0took second place overall in the riflescope division of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/articles\/hunting\/2016\/06\/optics-test-14-new-riflescopes-reviewed-ranked-and-rated#page-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Optics Test.<\/a>\u00a0Gun Digest, American Rifleman and others have echoed the words of McKean, Manning and just about everyone else who has laid hands on a TRACT optic. Let us show you why. \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TRACT_As_a_Resource\"><\/span>TRACT As a Resource<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Ask questions and let us help you learn about riflescopes and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/binoculars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"binoculars\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"988\">binoculars<\/a> while you\u2019re here. TRACT\u2019s goal is to serve as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource<\/a>\u00a0just as much as we want to supply you with premium optics at a reasonable price. We also highly encourage you to take the opportunity at the show to compare the TRACT products to other manufacturers.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_the_Scope_to_Your_Rifle\"><\/span>Customize the Scope to Your Rifle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">A certain foot requires a certain shoe. As does the relationship of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"scope\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"990\">scope<\/a> and rifle. Allow us to customize the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-scopes-and-extremely-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Rifle Scopes and Extremely Cold Weather\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope to your rifle<\/a> to make you a more accurate shooter. We may have picked up a thing or two along the way that can tighten your groups or make you a more confident shooter in the field. Let us walk you through our Impact Ballistic Program, which allows you to match up your BDC reticle to virtually any cartridge. The Impact Ballistic program is one of the most comprehensive databases of ballistic data and components in existence.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">If you prefer to dial your turret to compensate for bullet drop, let us walk you through that process as well. Every TRACT riflescope features the ability to have a custom engraved turret made for your specific ballistic profile. So regardless of what type of bullet drop compensation method you prefer, come check us out and we\u2019ll help you master <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/the-engineer-his-set-up-his-story\/\" title=\"The Engineer \u2013 His Set-up. His Story\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long range shooting<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Show Specials &#038; Hunting Package Giveaway<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">At each show we will have one or two products at a no-brainer price as our way of saying \u201cThank You\u201d for making the trip to see us. Plus, we will be offering a chance for you to win our 2017 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"Hunting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"989\">Hunting<\/a> Package just by signing up for our newsletter. Winner will be chosen on September 1, 2017.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The\u00a0<strong>2017 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/jls-deer-hunting-gear\/\" title=\"JL\u2019s Deer Hunting Gear\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunting Package includes a TEKOA 10&#215;42 binocular<\/a>, valued at $464; a Binocular Harness ($17), TEKOA 3-12&#215;42 T-Plex Riflescope ($554), Custom Engraved Turret to match your specific cartridge\/load ($100), one set of Warne Steal Medium Rings ($35) and a set of Warne Bases to match your rifle ($25). That\u2019s a\u00a0<strong>Grand Total of $1,200<\/strong>\u00a0worth of TRACT products that could be yours just by signing up for our newsletter. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_the_Founders\"><\/span>Meet the Founders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractoptics.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jon LaCorte and I<\/a>\u00a0have been fortunate to spend our entire careers in the outdoor industry and have learned from some of the best. So even if you\u2019re not in the market for optics, stop by the booth and let\u2019s swap stories. From a Catskill whitetail in upstate New York to a bugling bull in New Mexico, we relish the memories of time afield. Come share your adventures!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great American Outdoor Show<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Harrisburg, PA; February 4th \u2013 12th; Booth # 239<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/huntexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Hunting &#038; Conservation Expo<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Salt Lake City, UT; February 16th \u2013 19th; Booth # 2443<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportshows.com\/suffern\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Fishing &#038; Outdoor Expo<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Suffern, NY; March 2nd \u2013 5th; Booth # 815<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nraam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRA National Convention<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Atlanta, GA; April 27th \u2013 30th; Booth # 4470<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttha.com\/hunters-extravaganza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza<\/a><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Houston, TX; 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