Luke Henry / 5 Minutes / How Blue Hawke Got Its Start In Optics
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Bluehawk Optics is owned by two men from very different worlds. Jacob Stern is an engineer with a specialization in microscopes and lab equipment prototypes while Hunter McGruff is an ex navy seal that won numerous awards for courage and bravery while serving his country. The two met at a hunters land conservation conference. While Hunter was airing his grievances on the current optic market about most optics lacking quality or being wildly expensive. Jacob casually mentioned that he could make an affordable optic that performed on par with the leading brands. So Blue Hawke was born. Their best selling optic to date is the “Hawke-Eye” a red dot with a multi use reticle built to actually perform beyond a hundred yards in a tactical situation.
Since Bluehawk Optics were designed by a microscope engineer their eye relief and depth of field is outstanding. The glass is a high light transition and uses a german secondary glass company that Jacob says is on par with the highest glass on the market.
Hunter ensured they are real world capable optics. Not something that is “tacti-cool” but an optic that he can trust on his most rugged missions.`Together they have created a truly unique optic brand that is very practical.
I wanted something we could be proud of- Hunter McGruff
Jacobs favourite color is blue. Hunters spirit animal is a hawk, he even sports a tattoo of a hawk on his forearm. It seemed like a no brainer the pair said.
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Hunter said they have no intention of creating a long range series at the moment. They are currently working on a binocular series. Jacob also mentioned they may even create some telescopes for star gazing. Whichever way they decide to take Bluehawk we here at Rogue will be watching
The great thing about Bluehawk they lean heavily on their specific skill set: well made optics created for tactical situations. They have a small range of products but there is no fat on the bone. Every product is a high performing and unique piece of gear. Not everyone needs a Bluehawk but those that do will be very impressed.
Bluehawk has the best priced tactical specific optics on the market