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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, North America’s premier outdoor retail and conservation company, is looking to hire thousands of seasonal, part-time and full-time Outfitters to serve customers during the holidays. Read more
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The Professional Outdoor Media Association is thrilled to announce its new Executive Director, Robert Sexton! He began October 1, 2023.
“Members of the Outdoor Media are the essential ambassadors of our great outdoor heritage, fostering interest in hunting, fishing and the shooting sports, while providing a window to our way of life to the general public. I’m proud to serve them in building a strong POMA to support their important work,” said Rob Sexton.
Rob is one of the most seasoned non-profit consultants and issues management professionals in the country. Following early training working for the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and a key committee chairman, Rob joined the staff of the Sportsmen’s Alliance in 1995. Over the next 17 years he rose through the ranks to Senior Vice President, responsible for federal and state legislation, litigation and ballot issues as well as forging strategic partnerships for the organization.
In 2012 Rob launched RTS Strategies, and works as a consultant for non-profit organizations, with a specific focus on executive management and public policy on behalf of organizations related to hunting, fishing, firearms, and the shooting sports. Clients of RTS Strategies have included the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Sportsmen’s Alliance, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, American Kennel Club, and more.
Rob is a 1990 graduate of The Ohio State University. He and his wife Beth have been married for 30 years and have four grown children and two grandchildren. An avid hunter and angler, Rob enjoys fishing on Lake Erie and hunting wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, pheasant, quail and doves, along with shooting sporting clays when time permits.
EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester Ammunition announces its new selection of 3-inch, 28-gauge shotshells for upland and waterfowl hunting. The new offerings will be shipping this fall.
Winchester continues to offer innovative shotshell products for every hunting situation. With the growing interest in sub gauge for hunting and sport shooting, a modern look at the 28-gauge shotshell was an exciting prospect.
The new shotshells, with increased payloads, will initially be offered in Winchester XPERT® Steel, Bismuth™ and Super Pheasant® lines.
NEW for 2023, Winchester 28-Gauge Offerings:
XPERT Waterfowl & Upland
Winchester XPERT packs a high-velocity, steel-shot payload that brings down birds hard and fast. With a load spec tailored to both upland and waterfowl hunting, trust the time-proven dependability of legendary XPERT shotshells for a successful hunt.
Bismuth Waterfowl & Upland
All the best Bismuth shotshell technology in one lethal load. With increased range, superior downrange energy and better patterns, Winchester Bismuth offers everything that the serious hunter needs when going afield.
Super Pheasant
Winchester Super Pheasant is a premium offering for hunters looking for quality and reliability. Copper-plated lead shot paired with our tight patterning wad ensues hard hitting long-range performance.
Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and the U.S. Warfighter. The 157-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 157 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
Hodgdon Powder Company, the Gunpowder People, announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.HodgdonPowderCo.com. This redesign not only includes a new version of the overarching Hodgdon Powder Company website but also introduces a streamlined structure for all the associated brand’s websites, including IMR, Winchester, Accurate, Blackhorn 209, Ramshot, and the Hodgdon brand. The website also includes easy navigation to the Reloading Data Center, the most comprehensive and trusted online resource for load development. Read more
The Sportsmen’s Alliance, together with Safari Club International and National Rifle Association, was granted intervenor status in a lawsuit brought against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to phase out lead ammunition in the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia.
Suit was brought against FWS by anti-hunting organizations for removing Canaan Valley Refuge from a list of refuges where a phase-in of a lead ban had been scheduled in a previous rulemaking by the Service. FWS removed Canaan Valley from the list after the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources opposed including the refuge in the proposal, citing lack of scientific evidence and the expense of nonlead alternatives for hunters.
“This is a great day for the hunting community because we now have a place at the table as this baseless lawsuit moves forward,” said Todd Adkins, vice president of government affairs at the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “We can help show our support for the decision to remove this refuge from the list as we continue to fight for maintaining full access to our public lands for every hunter and angler in America.” Read more
Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same hard-hitting performance as the original.
Hi-Bird | Federal Ammunition (federalpremium.com)
“The patented design of the fiber over-powder wad creates an effective gas seal, and the paper shot cup is designed to prevent barrel/shot contact and improve pattern performance,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Line Director. “Additionally, the overall fiber/paper wad system design helps reduce a shooter’s environmental impact on high-volume shoots.”
The new 12-gauge, No. 5 load’s high velocity (1,330 fps) and specially formulated lead shot produce downrange energy and pattern density that efficiently takes down birds at all shootable ranges. It’s available in 25-count boxes with an MSRP of $24.99. Read more
HEVI-Shot is proud to release an expansion of its HEVI-Bismuth Upland product lineup. The new option is a 12-gauge, No. 3, 1 1/4-ounce, 2 3/4-inch load set at a muzzle velocity of 1,400 feet-per-second (fps). With this newly added load, HEVI-Shot’s HEVI-Bismuth Upland product line now consists of three total options: two 12-gauge and one 20-gauge.
HEVI-Bismuth Upland | Hevi Shot
“HEVI-Bismuth Upland is a good choice for bird hunters for several reasons. It features non-toxic bismuth pellets, so it’s safe to use in both classic and modern shotguns. It also has softer perceived recoil than traditional, heavier lead loads. And it produces amazing patterns,” said HEVI-Shot product manager Scott Turner. “Many people have a real need when it comes to finding a good load to use in their classic fixed-choke shotguns. And for that, HEVI-Bismuth is certainly the answer upland hunters are looking for.” Read more
Barrett Firearms announces Justin Wolf and spotter James Archer’s 2nd place finish at the global 2023 King of 2 Miles competition, held at the NRA Whittington Center on September 22-24, 2023. What makes this result even more impressive is that Wolf was 1 of only 3 competitors who successfully engaged all 7 targets, the farthest being 3526 yards in the finals with a new Barrett rifle chambered in .416 Barrett using 500 grain Cutting Edge Lazer Bullets.
The three-day event attracts the world’s best marksmen and is regarded as the ultimate proving ground for long-range shooting, pushing the boundaries of precision and equipment performance. Of 69 competitors, Barrett represented 11% of rifles competing in the extreme long range event yet reflected 21% of the global Top 14 finalists. Barrett’s competing rifle system was the only factory configured product represented in this year’s competition that typically showcases custom-built rifles.
Wolf said the results were a testament to the new Barrett rifle’s exceptional precision and the promise it holds for the future of long-range shooting. “It’s always amazing to shoot big ELR events like this. The feeling of accomplishment of making the finals and having this success with the new Barrett equipment is second to none.”
Bryan James, President of Barrett Firearms, said: “Justin’s performance with our rifle at the King of 2 Miles competition is a source of immense pride for Barrett. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in long-range shooting. We look forward to officially unveiling this innovation to the world at the 2024 SHOT Show and bringing the same capability to the hands of marksmen who demand nothing but the best.”
Barrett Firearms invites media, industry professionals, and shooting enthusiasts to visit their booth #10344 or Industry Day at the Range during the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 23–26, 2024, where they can experience the new product firsthand and learn more about this revolutionary rifle’s specifications and capabilities. Read more
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Liberty Ammunition focuses solely on self-defense ammunition and makes the best self-defense ammunition. What most people don’t know is ammunition performance can be calculated in foot pounds of energy.
SAAMI calculates kinetic energy of a projectile based on the general equation for kinetic energy, Ek=½mv2. Their formula expresses energy in foot pounds. Their calculation is: E=(W*V2)/(14000*gc). (W=weight of projectile, in grains; V = velocity, in feet per second; gc= gravitational constant, 32.174 ft/s2)
Gary Ramey – CEO of Liberty Ammunition noted: “We started as a development house for the government and have created the best ammunition. While other companies make generic ammunition, Liberty Ammo is built to perform.”
Ramey added; “Most people do not understand the differences in ammunition. So we will publish the results by brand and wrap it up with a comparison for all brands by caliber.” Read more
Baschieri & Pellagri USA, manufacturer of the world’s premiere shotshells for sporting clays and hunting, is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Upland Game line, the Upland Game Classic. This new product is designed to optimize the performance of bespoke and vintage shotguns. Whether it’s an afternoon of shooting clays or a morning of busting coveys, the “old reliable” will perform with every shot.
B&P has mastered the arts of consistency and efficiency in developing premium shotshells. Unlike modern performance shotshells, the Upland Game Classic is specifically engineered to deliver reliable payloads at reduced pressures, for those classic double guns with all the benefits of the Gordon System.
The Classic is available in 12 gauge. The 2 ½-inch chilled lead loads come in shot sizes #6, #7 ½, and #8, which leaves the barrel at 1160 fps. Read more