I've been using Falcon Pros for a couple of years now, I just upgraded to the RIACT A.I. lenses and I love them. Great Video, keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks, Erik! Appreciate you watching and the nice feedback. We hope the production value will keep going up over time! It’s interesting to see how far it’s come in just the four months or so we’ve been making these, haha
The Clay Lab Staff has delivered once again!!!. Hands down, this is the best clay sports shooting channel on TH-cam. I appreciate each episode and I feel as if I am gaining more knowledge each time I watch. Most episodes I watch more than once. As someone that started wearing prescription glasses several years ago, the cost of prescription shooting glasses can be quite expensive. I wish I knew this information 5 years ago. However, moving forward I believe that I will have to upgrade to RE. Thanks to The Clay Lab Staff for producing value added information to the shooting sports. It doesn't go without notice or appreciation.
Thanks, Jamie! Yeah, will sure miss seeing Tilley at the shoots and I know Cameron has to miss her terribly. Our dogs are a part of the family, for sure.
I purchased a set of RE Ranger Edge RIACT's and really enjoyed them. On a whim I tried the Pillas to compare and really I feel like you could wear either. I have learned a lot from the Clay Lab vidoes on what to look for, with my eyes and my light sensitivity, the Pillas seem to be better for me right now. Definitely not getting rid of of my Rangers as I like to try different things. Ranger has a great product in the RIACT lenses.
Thanks, Jeff. I think you’re right on the mark. I haven’t personally had the opportunity to try Pillas yet, but know that they’re using high-quality Trivex lenses made by Zeiss (the same folks who make the operating microscope I use in my real job). Both Rangers and Pillas ought to have excellent clarity. I also understand that Castellani offers some excellent glasses as well (also on my list to try). A ton of it comes down to personal preference, as you said. Just happy to have such excellent products out there!
Recently got cataracts removed and now see a lot better. I am in the market for a pair of quality shooting glasses. I found this video extremely helpful. Thank You! Clay Lab guys always great information. To promote the shooting sports.
Will do thanks. I definitely will be getting a pair of the rangers. I have a red green color vision problem too. So I need something good. I'm I hope to get into some serious shooting. I believe old dogs can learn new tricks. Lol
Wow! Another great review! Keep them coming. A review I would like to see. Different parts of our country have different types of back ground. How do the different back grounds effect your ability to judge distance, and target line?
Thanks! That’s a great idea, Shawn. We’re all relatively new to shooting at Clay Lab, but the one time I (Scott) shot in Texas, it was a very different look and feel. US Open next year is gonna be in Arizona, which ought to be a very interesting change for a lot of us out here on the east coast!
Epic channel guys, new subscriber from Australia - as for the cricket explanation, that is what they call an LBW - leg before wicket. Because the batsman missed the ball with the bat and the ball hit his leg which was infront of/ blocking the wicket, he is out.
I have two pair of Ranger Classics with an assortment of lenses that I have had for years. However, my favorite Ranger frame is the XLW. Since they are not offering the RIACT lenses for that frame, as impressive as the lenses look, I guess I'll stick with my HD lenses. Unless, of course, you can get them to expand their offering to other frames, now that you guys know somebody who knows somebody.
Wow, haven’t seen those before. Those look pretty nice! I’m guessing they’ve migrated from that design to the Edge frames, but looks very similar. Looks like they wrap around a little bit more, which is nice from safety and peripheral vision standpoint. What do you think is especially nice about those?
@@claylabusa The Edge frames are not available with the bayonet style ear pieces, which is what I find to be the most comfortable. Especially if worn for long periods since they don't put any pressure on your dears.
@@kurthansma9598 (from my other account) do you find that there’s a difference in the bayonet vs skull (like standard sunglasses) temple design? Jereme really liked the bayonet design on the Falcon Pros but wasn’t sure how they compared
@@RhymeNologist Scott, I have not tried the Falcons, but I assume the bayonet ear pieces are similar. The Edge frames are available with the cable style, which is what my Classics have and despite tweaking and bending I find they become uncomfortable after long periods, and they are available with the skull style, which I haven't tried, but I doubt they are more comfortable than my XLWs. I like to have pair on my face and another pair above the brim of my hat, one with dark lenses and one with light. That way I can just change glasses as light conditions change without fooling around with lenses and with my luck dropping them in the dirt. In order to change frame styles I would need to spend $400 for two frame sets and then spend $500-$800 to get the RIACT lenses. Probably not willing to do that considering the hundreds of dollars I all ready have tied up in Ranger products. If I could get RIACT lenses for my XLWs I'd probably be willing to give them a try.
@@claylabusa i did ya. Its the only one the optometrist i go to orders in. Im shooting in provincials in july and theyre going to take 3 weeks. So hopefully I can adjust quick enough.
Thanks! Yeah, we’ll have to take a look at those in the future. In particular, will be interesting to see if they update the Phantom’s lenses to include anti-reflective. Have heard good things about the phantom frames, for sure
@@claylabusa unfortunately I got a lot of “you can’t get that frame in prescription” or “your prescription is too thick” or “they don’t make that size” and each dealer said different/conflicting things. Very disappointing. I was ready to buy. Just wanted a simple Medium Edge Desert Sand frame with the regular ear pieces (not hooks) in Dark Purple. If I could have gotten that on the Shop Pay for installment, I would have purchased.
Not sure about the installment part but if you are having issues with a prescription being made then I would talk to Dr Richard Colo. He can make it happen, let him know what issues you are having and he can likely have everything custom made for you. Most days I shoot his Drive Safe Clear lenses with a ridiculous amount of Anti-Reflextant coating on them. I've seen him make "coke bottle" size lenses so he is probably your best chance. (860) 668-0266 or email eyedoc@richardcolo.com
I would always go with as clear of a lense (low light) as possible to let more like in so that cones are stimulating the nerve endings so I can see detail. I'm always going to seek detail in shotgun, pistol, or rifle. I would just look at the front site post instead of the target of course.
Would you say RIACT is a better option for colorblind shooters? I currently used the medium HDs and like them a lot. I'm red color deficient (strong protan, see too much green and not enough red). I'm wondering if these would be better or worse for color deficient shooters.
Hi, that’s an excellent question. For colorblind shooters, I would think lens color selection would be a lot more important. The RIACT are amazing, but are designed to replicate a fairly normal color palate with some enhancement of orange (or that has been our experience, at least). You might want to experiment with different colors, but the HD medium is a great choice (my personal favorite up until HD Medium comes out). One of the best resources out there for color blindness issues is Dennis Springer at ClayTargetVision.com. He mainly works with Pillas, but could likely give you some guidance. Super nice and super smart guy.
Oh, should also mention that I have some demo lenses for Ranger’s Falcon Pro and Edge frames, both for RIACT AI and their regular lenses. If you come find me or the other guys at a tournament, I can loan them to you to try at that shoot and see what you think. -Scott
Hey, the prescription lenses are for the edge frames, and the lenses actually have the prescription built in (like a normal pair of prescription sunglasses). You would get the prescription from your eye doctor and send it in to Ranger. They have some info about this on their website, I believe. You could also call them, for sure
Sorry you feel that way, they are actively working Rx solutions on the DL that are pretty impressive I would I could say but I do believe they have heard the people and want to solve the problem. On the other hand. Dr. Colo uses Ranger frames but works directly with Ziess for Rx lenses for shooters so he is a great connection to work with.
Dr Colo isn't accessible from the UK and once you move to an OEM lens you can't get the same product. Why haven't RE produced React AI for the XLW frames, the only frame that you can get an insert for?
Ed Lyons is likely your best option out of the UK, however Dr. Colos prescription services don't always require him in person as he has a set of instructions that can be given to your local optometrist and all he needs is the info returned to have glass cut for you. For the point on inserts, it's my understanding that like Dr. Colo, Ranger has moved away from inserts as they are not the most effective form of Rx you can get when it comes to performance in their newer frame designs. They make individual Rx Lenses which is a more costly but technically more effective since you are looking through one lens instead of two. If you want to know the science behind it I'd recommend a call a colo/email to Colo. He is more helpful remotely then you may think. There is a reason he has pros and instructors calling him ona constant basis. Hope that helps. Thanks for being a channel subscriber!
@@claylabusa But having to use Ed or Dr Colo means prescription users can't experience React lenses. If the coatings another lab uses are good enough then what is so special about the React coatings. I also struggled to get my prescription thin enough at the outside to fit in an Edge frame. I've tried two UK labs and both have failed.
I've been using Falcon Pros for a couple of years now, I just upgraded to the RIACT A.I. lenses and I love them. Great Video, keep up the fantastic work.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your Rangers! Pretty incredible the amount of technology that goes into just lenses.
Guys this is really good stuff. The production value is well beyond what other people are doing. Well done, excited to see the channel grow.
Thanks, Erik! Appreciate you watching and the nice feedback. We hope the production value will keep going up over time! It’s interesting to see how far it’s come in just the four months or so we’ve been making these, haha
The Clay Lab Staff has delivered once again!!!. Hands down, this is the best clay sports shooting channel on TH-cam. I appreciate each episode and I feel as if I am gaining more knowledge each time I watch. Most episodes I watch more than once. As someone that started wearing prescription glasses several years ago, the cost of prescription shooting glasses can be quite expensive. I wish I knew this information 5 years ago. However, moving forward I believe that I will have to upgrade to RE. Thanks to The Clay Lab Staff for producing value added information to the shooting sports. It doesn't go without notice or appreciation.
We really appreciate your support and helping others is exactly why we do this. Glad to hear we are hitting that mark for some! Thank you again.
Thanks, Tim! Appreciate you supporting our channel! Makes it all worthwhile.
Guys…great content as always. I know Cameron appreciates the closing and Tilley will be missed.
Thanks, Jamie! Yeah, will sure miss seeing Tilley at the shoots and I know Cameron has to miss her terribly. Our dogs are a part of the family, for sure.
I purchased a set of RE Ranger Edge RIACT's and really enjoyed them. On a whim I tried the Pillas to compare and really I feel like you could wear either. I have learned a lot from the Clay Lab vidoes on what to look for, with my eyes and my light sensitivity, the Pillas seem to be better for me right now. Definitely not getting rid of of my Rangers as I like to try different things. Ranger has a great product in the RIACT lenses.
Thanks, Jeff. I think you’re right on the mark. I haven’t personally had the opportunity to try Pillas yet, but know that they’re using high-quality Trivex lenses made by Zeiss (the same folks who make the operating microscope I use in my real job). Both Rangers and Pillas ought to have excellent clarity. I also understand that Castellani offers some excellent glasses as well (also on my list to try). A ton of it comes down to personal preference, as you said. Just happy to have such excellent products out there!
Recently got cataracts removed and now see a lot better. I am in the market for a pair of quality shooting glasses. I found this video extremely helpful. Thank You! Clay Lab guys always great information. To promote the shooting sports.
Thanks! Glad it helped you! If you go with Ranger, definitely use our discount code for 10% off. Discount code: CLAYLAB
Will do thanks. I definitely will be getting a pair of the rangers. I have a red green color vision problem too. So I need something good. I'm I hope to get into some serious shooting. I believe old dogs can learn new tricks. Lol
Knocked it out of the park again guys.
Thanks, Kris!
Wow! Another great review! Keep them coming. A review I would like to see. Different parts of our country have different types of back ground. How do the different back grounds effect your ability to judge distance, and target line?
Thanks! That’s a great idea, Shawn. We’re all relatively new to shooting at Clay Lab, but the one time I (Scott) shot in Texas, it was a very different look and feel. US Open next year is gonna be in Arizona, which ought to be a very interesting change for a lot of us out here on the east coast!
Really high quality content, feels like professional production
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Epic channel guys, new subscriber from Australia - as for the cricket explanation, that is what they call an LBW - leg before wicket. Because the batsman missed the ball with the bat and the ball hit his leg which was infront of/ blocking the wicket, he is out.
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! Sounds like a good rule. Otherwise I think I would just stand in front of the wicket, haha
Excellent! In fact excellent plus (if there is such a thing). First class, Ranger just got a new customer.
Great! You’re gonna love them!
Very informative video, just about to upgrade to Riact AI, and the video has helped
Really valuable review!! Thank you!
Thanks!
I have two pair of Ranger Classics with an assortment of lenses that I have had for years. However, my favorite Ranger frame is the XLW. Since they are not offering the RIACT lenses for that frame, as impressive as the lenses look, I guess I'll stick with my HD lenses. Unless, of course, you can get them to expand their offering to other frames, now that you guys know somebody who knows somebody.
Wow, haven’t seen those before. Those look pretty nice! I’m guessing they’ve migrated from that design to the Edge frames, but looks very similar. Looks like they wrap around a little bit more, which is nice from safety and peripheral vision standpoint. What do you think is especially nice about those?
@@claylabusa The Edge frames are not available with the bayonet style ear pieces, which is what I find to be the most comfortable. Especially if worn for long periods since they don't put any pressure on your dears.
EARS - sorry.
@@kurthansma9598 (from my other account) do you find that there’s a difference in the bayonet vs skull (like standard sunglasses) temple design? Jereme really liked the bayonet design on the Falcon Pros but wasn’t sure how they compared
@@RhymeNologist Scott, I have not tried the Falcons, but I assume the bayonet ear pieces are similar. The Edge frames are available with the cable style, which is what my Classics have and despite tweaking and bending I find they become uncomfortable after long periods, and they are available with the skull style, which I haven't tried, but I doubt they are more comfortable than my XLWs. I like to have pair on my face and another pair above the brim of my hat, one with dark lenses and one with light. That way I can just change glasses as light conditions change without fooling around with lenses and with my luck dropping them in the dirt.
In order to change frame styles I would need to spend $400 for two frame sets and then spend $500-$800 to get the RIACT lenses. Probably not willing to do that considering the hundreds of dollars I all ready have tied up in Ranger products. If I could get RIACT lenses for my XLWs I'd probably be willing to give them a try.
Just bought my first pair yesterday. I got prescription lenses in Hd copper. Hopefully theyre great
Nice! I’m sure you’re going to enjoy them. Did you go with the Edge frames?
@@claylabusa i did ya. Its the only one the optometrist i go to orders in. Im shooting in provincials in july and theyre going to take 3 weeks. So hopefully I can adjust quick enough.
I use the 2.0 Phantom
my favorites ,med.yellow, orange and rose titanium for the brightest day. Can you do a tutorial on the Phantom 2.0
Thanks! Yeah, we’ll have to take a look at those in the future. In particular, will be interesting to see if they update the Phantom’s lenses to include anti-reflective. Have heard good things about the phantom frames, for sure
Have you tried pilla shooting glasses they are really good.
I have not personally tried them yet, but hope to soon! Have heard excellent things about them! Look for a review in the near future
@@claylabusa it would be great to see a similar review of the Pilla range.
Awesome!
Thanks!
When you need a prescription, is that part of the ordering process?
Absolutely, you can work directly with Ranger on the ordering process for Rx lenses
@@claylabusa unfortunately I got a lot of “you can’t get that frame in prescription” or “your prescription is too thick” or “they don’t make that size” and each dealer said different/conflicting things. Very disappointing. I was ready to buy. Just wanted a simple Medium Edge Desert Sand frame with the regular ear pieces (not hooks) in Dark Purple. If I could have gotten that on the Shop Pay for installment, I would have purchased.
Not sure about the installment part but if you are having issues with a prescription being made then I would talk to Dr Richard Colo. He can make it happen, let him know what issues you are having and he can likely have everything custom made for you. Most days I shoot his Drive Safe Clear lenses with a ridiculous amount of Anti-Reflextant coating on them. I've seen him make "coke bottle" size lenses so he is probably your best chance. (860) 668-0266 or email eyedoc@richardcolo.com
Which would you pick for indoor shooting range?
I would always go with as clear of a lense (low light) as possible to let more like in so that cones are stimulating the nerve endings so I can see detail. I'm always going to seek detail in shotgun, pistol, or rifle. I would just look at the front site post instead of the target of course.
Interesting. Unbiased review but Will is sponsored by RE Ranger…
2:44 What is the name of the purple color lens used here?
The non-RIACT AI purple looking lens would be the edge lens in "daek purple" hope that helps! If it is the RIACT AIs then it's the bright light lens
Nice video. New subscriber. Can you compare the Pillas?
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! We haven’t done a formal trial of the Pillas yet, but expect that sometime in the future.
perscription for us old gits ?
Would you say RIACT is a better option for colorblind shooters? I currently used the medium HDs and like them a lot. I'm red color deficient (strong protan, see too much green and not enough red). I'm wondering if these would be better or worse for color deficient shooters.
Hi, that’s an excellent question. For colorblind shooters, I would think lens color selection would be a lot more important. The RIACT are amazing, but are designed to replicate a fairly normal color palate with some enhancement of orange (or that has been our experience, at least). You might want to experiment with different colors, but the HD medium is a great choice (my personal favorite up until HD Medium comes out).
One of the best resources out there for color blindness issues is Dennis Springer at ClayTargetVision.com. He mainly works with Pillas, but could likely give you some guidance. Super nice and super smart guy.
Oh, should also mention that I have some demo lenses for Ranger’s Falcon Pro and Edge frames, both for RIACT AI and their regular lenses. If you come find me or the other guys at a tournament, I can loan them to you to try at that shoot and see what you think. -Scott
How do prescriptions lens work? Are they an insert?
Hey, the prescription lenses are for the edge frames, and the lenses actually have the prescription built in (like a normal pair of prescription sunglasses). You would get the prescription from your eye doctor and send it in to Ranger. They have some info about this on their website, I believe. You could also call them, for sure
@@claylabusa ranger doesn’t have prescription service, I just contacted them. I don’t have a dealer close
I love this channel! Keep up the good work. Promo code??
Thanks! We don’t have a promo code, unfortunately, but that’s a great idea. Need to do that for future videos
can you buy them in Europe
RE aren't doing enough for prescription shooters
Sorry you feel that way, they are actively working Rx solutions on the DL that are pretty impressive I would I could say but I do believe they have heard the people and want to solve the problem. On the other hand. Dr. Colo uses Ranger frames but works directly with Ziess for Rx lenses for shooters so he is a great connection to work with.
Dr Colo isn't accessible from the UK and once you move to an OEM lens you can't get the same product. Why haven't RE produced React AI for the XLW frames, the only frame that you can get an insert for?
Ed Lyons is likely your best option out of the UK, however Dr. Colos prescription services don't always require him in person as he has a set of instructions that can be given to your local optometrist and all he needs is the info returned to have glass cut for you. For the point on inserts, it's my understanding that like Dr. Colo, Ranger has moved away from inserts as they are not the most effective form of Rx you can get when it comes to performance in their newer frame designs. They make individual Rx Lenses which is a more costly but technically more effective since you are looking through one lens instead of two. If you want to know the science behind it I'd recommend a call a colo/email to Colo. He is more helpful remotely then you may think. There is a reason he has pros and instructors calling him ona constant basis. Hope that helps. Thanks for being a channel subscriber!
@@claylabusa But having to use Ed or Dr Colo means prescription users can't experience React lenses. If the coatings another lab uses are good enough then what is so special about the React coatings. I also struggled to get my prescription thin enough at the outside to fit in an Edge frame. I've tried two UK labs and both have failed.
Hey could you make your intro's a little longer please.. Thanks