Federal’s Hit the Range Rifle Rebate Program is Underway

 

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition’s Hit the Range rebate for Federal or American Eagle 223 Rem. and 5.56x45mm ammunition recently launched, and the promotion will run until June 30, 2025. Shooters can now buy their favorite training and plinking loads and get up to $200 back.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase at least 200 rounds of qualifying Federal or American Eagle 223 Rem. or 5.56x45mm full metal jacket (FMJ), full metal jacket boat tail (FMJ BT), Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) or others with manufacturer’s part numbers that begin with AE223 or XM193 to receive a rebate based on the number of rounds purchased.

A minimum purchase of 200 rounds is required, with a maximum rebate of $200 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from April 1 through June 30, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is July 31, 2025. Read more

Federal’s New Power-Shok 10mm Auto for Handgun Hunting Now Shipping

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Ammunition recently added a new 10mm Auto, 200-grain Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) load to its Handgun Hunting Power-Shok ammunition product line. The new product is ideal for those seeking an accurate and terminally effective bullet suitable for a variety of big game when hunting with a handgun. The new load is currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.

Power-Shok Handgun, 10mm Auto, 200 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point

“Handgun hunters seeking a short-barrel performance that goes the distance can always rely on Federal Power-Shok loads for the reliability and accuracy they need at an affordable price,” said Chris Laack, Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager. “This new Power-Shok load addresses the needs of any handgun hunter, offering a reliable hollow-point bullet for hunting with 10mm handguns, and is also offered at a price point to meet a specific budget.” Read more

CCI’s New Uppercut 22 WMR Now Shipping

LEWISTON, Idaho –– The new Uppercut 22 WMR from CCI Ammunition offers self-defenders even more rimfire options. The new round features a 40-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet (JHP) with nose skiving, which initiates full and reliable expansion across all platforms. This new product is currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.

Uppercut, 22 WMR, 40 Grain, Copper Plated Hollow Point

“CCI Uppercut answers the call for self-defense with power and precision, and our new 22 WMR load delivers peak performance across all platforms,” said Steve Monniere, CCI’s Rimfire Product Line Manager. “Uppercut is CCI’s first-ever rimfire product line designed for defense and will undoubtedly be some of our most popular loads.”

The difference in CCI Uppercut lies in its exclusive projectile. Unlike the simple lead round nose or copper-plated hollow points typical of most rimfire ammunition, Uppercut’s jacketed hollow point bullet features nose skiving that initiates full and reliable expansion while retaining the weight needed to hit critical penetration depths. Plus, CCI’s legendary priming ensures it will always be ready when needed. Read more

Federal’s All-New Master Class Sporting Clay Shotshell Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition recently launched an all-new shotshell product line: Federal Master Class. This competition-level sporting clay load features a customized Podium wad that extracts peak performance from utilizing Federal’s straight-wall hull, reliable primers, high-antimony lead shot, and select propellant. Federal Master Class loads are currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.

Master Class | Federal Ammunition

“Master Class gives shooters competitively priced loads with top-quality internal components needed to break the most challenging targets in sporting clays and FITASC,” said Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager Josh Vickers. “From the unique and attractive blue hull to a new shot sorting process utilized in its loading, this new product line is built to exceed the expectations of all Sporting Clay shooters.”

Master Class features two top-tier components, a one-piece Podium wad and high-antimony lead shot that balances hardness and density. It’s constructed with a straight-wall hull, inserted plastic base wad and striated tube for optimum performance. Read more

HEVI-Shot Ammunition Kicks Off Its Tom Time Rebate Program

HEVI-Shot recently announced its Tom Time rebate program, where diehard wild turkey hunters can get up to $100 back after buying some HEVI-Shot turkey loads. This promotion runs through May 31, 2025.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase HEVI-Shot’s HEVI-13, HEVI-Metal Turkey, Magnum Blend, Magnum Blend Reduced Recoil, HEVI-X Strut or HEVI-Bismuth Turkey to receive a $5.00 rebate per box or HEVI-Shot HEVI-18 to receive $7 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2025. Read more

Remington Ammunition Announces Beards, Spurs, and Savings Shotshell Rebate

Remington Ammunition recently announced its Beards, Spurs, and Savings rebate, which offers consumers the chance to buy Remington Turkey shotshell ammunition and get up to $100 back. This promotion runs through May 31, 2025.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase Remington’s Nitro Turkey to receive a $3.00 rebate per box or Premier Magnum Turkey, Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity, or Premier TSS to receive $5 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2025. Read more

Winchester Offers Turkey Ammunition Rebate

Winchester announces that for a limited time consumers can earn $3.00 back for each box of Winchester Super-X® and Double-X® turkey loads purchased and earn $7.00 back for each box of Winchester Long Beard® XR® turkey loads purchased. Total maximum rebate amount is $100.00 per household. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between February 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025.

Eligible brands:

  • Super-X®
  • Double-X®
  • Long Beard® XR®

Visit Winchester.com to learn how to submit your rebate. Read more

Browning Offers Turkey Ammunition Rebate

Browning Ammunition announces that, for a limited time, consumers can earn $5.00 back for each box of Browning TSS turkey loads. Total maximum rebate amount is $100.00 per household. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between February 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025.

Eligible brands:

  • Browning TSS

Visit BrowningAmmo.com to learn how to submit your rebate.

For more information, visit www.browningammo.com or e-mail media@browningammo.com.

Federal’s Struttin’ Savings Turkey Load Rebate Program is Underway

Federal Ammunition’s Struttin’ Savings rebate for hunting springtime gobblers is underway, and the promotion will run until May 31, 2025. Wild turkey hunters can now buy Federal Premium turkey loads and get up to $100 back.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase Federal’s Strut-Shok to receive a $3.00 rebate per box or buy Federal Premium Grand Slam, 3rd Degree, or HEAVYWEIGHT TSS to receive $5 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2025. Read more

Turkey Time Revisited

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

It’s been a few years since I was inclined to play hide and seek with the wild turkeys; it’s not that we don’t have ‘em.  In fact, the very number of them has been my personal issue:  It just wouldn’t seem much like hunting because they’ve become so prevalent.

Heck, back in the ‘70s I camped out in Montmorency County all alone and on my toes by 4am.  Never got a bird.  I did take a shot at a tom with a Spanish made side-by-side double barrel shotgun but didn’t connect.  Sure was a thrill, though.

Years had passed when near the home front in Shiawassee County, I spotted an irregular figure far off on a piece of agricultural land and did a double-take.  I couldn’t make it out but I already had it in my mind that it was a turkey.  A quick trip home to get my binocular to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.  Dang turkey, sure enough!

Since then, the birds have been doing what birds (and bees) always do.  So, now we have our good ol’ days, thanks to the efforts of sportsmen and women.  Although the experiences from 50 years ago are gone, I have new reason to get back in the blind: a great grandson, who has obtained his Hunter Safety certificate and expressed an interest in turkey hunting.  Let’s do this.

While back in the day we used stout loads of 5 or 6-shot from large, shoulder-bruising 12-gauge shotguns, it’s no longer a necessary form of punishment on both ends of a smoothbore.  Enter the .410 bore shotgun – a new favorite of hunters of all ages and sizes.  How is this possible?  It’s the TSS ammo.

I’ve got two 10-round boxes on the way and both are among the Apex line in 9 ½ shot size.  Yes, the cost is an astronomical $8 per pop, but with a bit of resourcefulness and judicious use, smart practice can minimize the expense.  Simply sight in with some less expensive ammo first and get the adjustments refined before switching to the TSS fodder.

Like it or not, I don’t have a modern .410 bore shotgun that’s worth a hoot.  After purchasing a cheap Landor model .410, I wish I hadn’t bit that bullet.  The trigger is the worst ever!  In fact, it’s so stiff, my great grandson had to strain to get it to fire and that doesn’t make for good shooting.   Enter an old favorite of mine:  a 70 year-old J.C. Higgins model 101.25 (made by Stevens) bolt action smoothbore with a fixed-full choke.  I was concerned about bore damage, but after conferring with the folks at Apex Ammunition, the word was to “shoot it.”  So, here we go.

I’ll make sure to post results on this site (www.thinkingafield) and on my YouTube channel at Glen Wunderlich as soon as we get some fair weather here in Mid-Michigan.

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