Turkey hunters will want to take a look at the new for 2016 Super X® Pump Long Beard™ 12 gauge pump model shotgun from Winchester® Repeating Arms. This new model features a synthetic pistol grip stock with textured gripping surfaces and the Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo pattern. 
On February 11th, Michigan became the 38th state to allow for the use of firearm suppressors while hunting when the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) voted 4 – 1 to approve an amended version of Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1 of 2016. The measure became effective immediately.
The initial proposal included two arbitrary restrictions which would have limited the decibel reduction of suppressors allowed in the field to 30 dB, and would have also prohibited the use of subsonic ammunition by anyone using a suppressor while hunting. Prior to the final vote, Commissioner Louise Klarr offered an amendment to remove these two provisions from the proposed rule. Her measure passed also 4 – 1. Read more
For 2016 Browning is introducing two pistols that come factory ready to accept suppressors. Now shooters have the option of shooting the fun Browning 1911-22 with reduced noise.
Along with John Rigby & Co., Safari Club International has done it again. SCI and Rigby have redefined the upper limits of fine firearm values with the sale of a special Rigby bolt-action rifle for $250,000 at auction during this year’s SCI Hunters’ Convention.
