Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
RADFORD, VA – Shooters who burn through .223 rounds can quickly replenish their ammunition with Power Pro® 1200-R from Alliant Powder®. Released in early 2013, the new propellant is specifically formulated for high-volume .223 handloaders who use a progressive press. It meters extremely well, and its double base provides consistent ignition and performance across temperature and humidity extremes. Read more
GW: Sure would like to see some of this on the shelves. On the fast side of sub-sonic, it should be a fine round for small game.
November 2013 – Norma USA, the exclusive US distributor for the legendary Swedish manufacturer of superior hunting and target ammunition is proud to introduce Norma-USA® TAC-22 rimfire ammunition. The high quality, .22 LR in 40 grain with a lead round nose, is built with the finest components and powder combination to deliver superior accuracy for hunting or target shooting. The new TAC-22 has a target velocity of 1100 FPS with target energy of 110 ft. lbs. Read more
A coalition of organizations led by NSSF and representing millions of sportsmen and women has written U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to request that the Justice Department, through ATF, finalize and begin to implement the necessary policy to apply the “sporting purposes” exemption to the definition of armor-piercing ammunition set forth in the Gun Control Act of 1968.
With the recent signing into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown of the first state ban on traditional lead ammunition for hunting, the ability of manufacturers to bring non-lead ammunition to market is increasingly crucial to the continued vitality of hunting and recreational shooting. Read more
Pleasant Hills, OR – Lightning strikes start fires. Reckless campfires start fires. Johnny-come-lately exploding targets start fires, too. Tannerite® brand binary exploding, center fire rifle targets DO NOT start fires. Read more
PROVO, Utah – November 11, 2013 – Action Target is pleased to announce the release of the new PT Tatanka. With a reactive swinging plate within the target face that swings from side to side, the PT Tatanka is a fun new twist on the classic cowboy action buffalo. Read more
Fullerton, CA – Berger Bullets is excited to announce a new Facebook quote contest. Berger randomly places stickers in some of their bullet boxes. These stickers range from quotes to prizes, including hats, shirts and free bullets. Customer feedback has been very positive, so Berger is celebrating by inviting their shooters to submit their favorite quotes.
The contest will run through Nov. 30th, and the top three quotes will be chosen as winners!
1st – 3, 100 ct boxes of bullets 2nd – Reloading manual 3rd – T-Shirt and hat
People interested in this contest should visit the Berger Facebook page at on.fb.me/HXQYz7.
Last week, Safari Club International Foundation held its 12th annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) in Livingstone, Zambia. Conservation leaders attending included wildlife management authorities from the nine African counties of Botswana, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as representatives from the safari industry, NGO and wildlife science sectors.
The government representatives attending the AWCF delivered this week a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Attorney General Eric Holder. The letter presents their
The letter recommends that the Task Force appoint Safari Club International Foundation to its Advisory Council to act as a liaison for the African governments who are the principle agents for conserving wildlife on their continent. “It is distressing that Africa’s governments were not included or even consulted on the U.S. government’s new Task Force to stop poaching. This policy decision of the U.S. government directly affects Africa’s communities, wildlife, and economies. To ignore these countries is an obvious misstep that needs to be rectified,” SCI Foundation President Joe Hosmer said. Read more
Jihawg Ammo., makers of revolutionary pork infused anti-Jihadist Ammunition have come up with a terrorist hostile politically incorrect fun filled reactive target. Read more
When you come head to head with the most elusive and dangerous beasts in Africa, you’ll need ammo that will stand up to the challenge. Look no further than ProGrade® Safari Grade Rounds which provide an elite selection of high-performance loads chosen specifically for hunting everything from plains game to dangerous game. Giving you the reliability you’ll need along with the accuracy you’ll depend on, a safari hunter cannot ask for more. Simply put, if you want peace of mind for when your heart-pounding big moment of truth presents itself, choose ProGrade Safari Grade ammunition. Read more