NSSF’s First Shots Offers New Online Resources

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that its First Shots® program has posted new online resources for ranges and customers, including new promotional videos and Spanish-language instructional materials.

NSSF’s First Shots is an introductory and refresher program made available through host target-shooting ranges across the country. By providing educational experiences that are safe, fun and memorable, host ranges are having great success in attracting first-timers, further engaging new gun owners and in reactivating lapsed participants. Read more

HEVI-Shot Releases HEVI-XII Waterfowl Loads

SWEET HOME, OR – HEVI-Shot is proud to release new product line additions to its HEVI-XII Waterfowl load lineup. HEVI-XII is the original 12-g/cc density, tungsten alloy recipe from HEVI-Shot. This full product line is available in an extensive list of including several new heavier payload options in shot size No. 2, 4 or 6, in 12- or 20 gauge. This new product is now shipping to dealers and is available.

HEVI-XII | Hevi Shot

“Everyone that has shot HEVI-XII has fallen in love with it,” said HEVI-Shot product manager Scott Turner. “The only feedback we received was that some hunters wanted heavier payloads for late season birds, so we delivered on that request with several new options for 2023.” Read more

Ryan Sponauer Named Lapua Rimfire Performance Center Manager

Sedalia, MO – Lapua, world-renowned for producing the highest quality rimfire ammunition, is pleased to announce Ryan Sponauer as the new Lapua Rimfire Performance Center Manager in Mesa, AZ.

Sponauer brings a long and accomplished competitive shooting background to Mesa’s Lapua Rimfire Performance center. He started with three-position and prone at the age of 14 under David and Deb Lyman at The Blue Trail range in Wallingford, CT, where he won numerous state and regional matches. Sponauer, who graduated from the University of North Georgia, shot for their NCAA 3-P and Air Rifle teams, served as multi-year team captain, and managed lot testing ammunition for the team. Sponauer and the team went on to win the 2021 Southern Conference Championship.

“I am very excited to give back to the shooting community with this position because the sport has given me so much,” commented Sponauer. “The lot testing we offer gives any shooter a significant competitive edge allowing them to compete to their maximum potential.”

Patterned after the world-renowned Lapua Test Center in Germany, both the Marengo, OH, and Mesa, AZ Lapua Rimfire Performance Centers provide shooters the opportunity to test multiple lots of ammunition under tightly controlled conditions. Each of the Lapua Rimfire Performance Centers offer the unique ability to test ammunition at both 50 and 100 meters, simultaneously. By comparing the results of various ammunition lots at both distances, the best performing lots will offer a distinct competitive advantage. This allows for higher scores and more hits on target for a customer’s chosen discipline. For more information on the Lapua Rimfire Performance Centers or to schedule an appointment, please visit rimfiretest.com. Read more

Women’s Shotgun Academy

Sunday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Muzzy Pheasant Farm

1210 N. Durand Road, Corunna

Learn all about shooting a shotgun – including how to shoot, pattern and clean your gun and how to reload shells – in this one-day class.

Cost is $50 per participant, which includes lunch, eye and ear protection, and shells (provided by Williams Gun Sight Company).

For questions and to reserve your spot, contact Joe Rzepecki at

810-577-1779 or muzzyfarms@gmail.com.

This event is presented as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ efforts to encourage hunting and shooting sports participation, with DNR funding support.

CCI Releases New Clean-22 Hyper Velocity 22 LR Rimfire Ammunition

CCI launches a new product for 2023: Clean-22 Hyper Velocity. Now CCI shooters can get all the benefits of exclusive Clean-22 technology with the flat trajectories and power of an extreme-velocity load. New CCI Clean-22 Hyper Velocity clocks in at 1,550 fps, while the advanced polymer coating on the 31-grain, lead, round-nose bullet reduces fouling, especially in suppressed rimfires.

Clean-22 Hyper Velocity | CCI (cci-ammunition.com)

“By adding the Clean-22 Hyper Velocity to the lineup we now have a load in all common and popular muzzle-velocity windows,” said CCI’s Product Director Jason Slinkard. “This new SKU rounds off the Clean-22 product family. Customers are looking for variety, and CCI has always delivered. Shooters were often asking for a high velocity option in this product line, and this purple stuff is it!” Read more

Benjamin Airguns Unveils Match Grade Domed .177 Pellets

BLOOMFIELD, NY – Benjamin Airguns, a pioneer in premium airguns with a rich history dating back to 1882, announces the launch of the New Benjamin Domed .177 (Model BD17), a single-die Match Grade Pellet in 10.5 Grain weight. This remarkable pellet is the first of its kind in the Benjamin Match Grade Series of single-die pellets launching this year, setting a new standard for competition and precision shooting. These Match Grade Pellets are meticulously crafted in the USA to meet the demands of discerning shooters who seek nothing less than pin-point accuracy.

This precision engineered pellet boasting a radically improved ballistic coefficient ensures higher down-range energy, a flatter trajectory, and reduced wind drift, providing shooters with unrivaled accuracy. The Benjamin Domed .177 pellet’s superior performance was validated by Hard Air Magazine® independent testing and awarded the highly coveted Gold Award. www.hardairmagazine.com Read more

Hornady Reloading Digital Case and Parts Dryer

Hornady Reloading offers a quick, convenient, and efficient system for drying bass. Users can simultaneously dry hundreds of cartridge cases and small and large gun parts with the revolutionary Digital Cases & Parts Dryer.

Hornady Reloading Digital Case and Parts Dryer allows users to dry large quantities of cartridge cases and gun parts simultaneously by incorporating a five-tray, stackable system. The design of the dryer offers an exceedingly tall lid to accommodate larger parts. This, coupled with one tray that provides a removable mesh floor, allows users the flexibility to dry parts that are difficult to fit in other part dryers.

In addition to the increased capacity, the Digital Case and Parts Dryer allows users to customize drying times to their preferences. The digital dryer features an adjustable powerhead allowing the user to regulate time and temperature. The Digital Case and Parts Dryer offers drying times from fifteen minutes to two hours on seven different levels allowing users to choose from extremely quick, aggressive drying or a more gentle approach for delicate parts. Read more

HEVI-Shot Ammunition Launches All-New HEVI-Metal Xtreme Waterfowl Loads

HEVI-Shot is proud to launch a new product line for waterfowl hunting: HEVI-Shot’s all-new HEVI-Metal Xtreme. The new loads feature a layer of HEVI-Shot’s original 12 g/cc HEVI-XII tungsten pellets (30 percent) stacked over steel pellets (70 percent) in the same shell. The new loads also feature the FLITECONTROL FLEX wad for consistent long-range patterns and is set to high velocities. These new loads are available in four total options, in 12- and 20-gauge.

HEVI-Metal Xtreme | Hevi Shot

“For 2023, HEVI-Metal Xtreme is our new product that I am most enthusiastic about,” said HEVI-Shot Product Manager Scott Turner. “Our original HEVI-Shot 12g/cc density tungsten shot stacked on top of precision steel pellets certainly makes for a powerful load. That leading layer of 12 g/cc density tungsten hits 53-percent harder than the steel layer.” Read more

Remington Enhances SASP Partnership as Platinum Sponsor

Lonoke, Arkansas –– Remington Ammunition is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program. The SASP is an industry leader in providing student athletes with a supportive and safe environment where shooting sports serves as the driver for teaching life lessons and skills.

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program takes pride in providing a competitive sporting environment for participants ranging from grade school to college. Students not only develop their skills, but also foster lasting friendships. The program aims to create a level playing field where individuals can grow, compete and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

“This collaboration reflects Remington’s dedication and investment in the next generation,” said Senior Manager of Community Relations Jon Zinnel. “Big Green strongly values its outdoor heritage and is honored to contribute to its continuation through our partnership with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program.”

Remington continues to maintain strong relationships with the most prominent organizations in the shooting sports industry. These partners’ advocacy, education and legacy keeps hunting and shooting vibrant and protects the heritage of outdoorsmen and women nationwide. Read more

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