Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Bullet Points” reports the NSSF’s Larry Keane will be presenting the economic impact of California’s ban on the use of traditional lead ammunition in hunting before a public hearing of the Wildlife Resource Committee of the California Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday, September 17. Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce eleven new additions to the Ruger American Rifle® bolt-action family in a variety of left-handed and Ranch versions. The left-handed versions are available in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .270 Win. and .30-06 Sprg.. New Ranch versions with a 16.12″ threaded barrel are available in standard and compact lengths and chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. and .300 BLK. Read more
For the last 25 years, banning so-called “assault weapons” has been at the forefront of the anti-gun agenda. However, in recent days, an article from ProPublica and a “study” from The Center for American Progress indicated that the gun control establishment is shifting away from advocating for semi-auto bans and towards background checks/registration. The “coincidence” of these publications appearing days apart hints at what might be public relations scheming, rather than a genuine shift in viewpoint. Read more
NEW BERLIN, WI- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, brings viewers NRANEWS Cam & Co. Watch ‘N Win promotion beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19. One lucky winner will win a prize package that includes a trip to sit in-studio and watch the show with host, Cam Edwards at the Farmville, VA studios. The winner also will attend the “Heart of Virginia Friends of NRA Banquet” on Saturday, September 27 and sit with Cam along with Sportsman hosts, Benny Spies and Scott Leysath. Read more
Ann Arbor, MI – EOTech, the world leader in holographic optics and thermal imaging equipment, is excited to announce the launch of their X320 promotional video that highlights all of the great features and benefits the X320 offers. To view the new video, follow this YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/d18V7vspmQw or go to the X320 page on the EOTech website: http://www.eotechinc.com/thermal-vision-devices/model-x320xp
Nikon is introducing two new promotions.
The first is Nikon’s Power Up Your Next Adventure promotion. Now through November 16, 2014, outdoor lovers can enjoy instant savings on nearly all Nikon PROSTAFF sport optics – including up to $70 off eligible PROSTAFF rangefinders, $30 off eligible PROSTAFF 5 and 7S binoculars, and up to $150 off eligible PROSTAFF 3 and 5 Fieldscopes.
Nikon’s second fall promotion aims to help hunters prepare for the upcoming hunting seasons. The BDC Bonus Days Are Back promotion offers shooters instant savings of up $100 on select BDC reticle riflescopes – including scopes from the MONARCH 3, PROSTAFF 5, INLINE XR, SLUGHUNTER, and BOLT XR lines. The Spot On BDC promotion also runs through November 16, 2014.
For more information on the Power Up Your Next Adventure and BDC Bonus Days promotions visit www.nikonpromo.com.
RWC Group LLC of Tullytown, Pennsylvania, the exclusive importer of the authentic Concern Kalashnikov Izhmash Saiga line of rifles and shotguns is pleased to announce that product is now shipping to select distributors. Consumers should be aware that there are many replica AK47s in the market but only RWC Group offers the genuine Concern Kalasnikov product.
Product is now available through the following select distributors: AcuSport, Bill Hick’s, Big Rock Sports, RSR Group, Sports South & Chattanooga Shooting Supply. Quantities are limited. Distributors and dealers should not delay placing orders. This product line up will include the Saiga IZ132Z (7.62x39mm) rifle. This upgrade features battle proven and tested Command Arms (www.commandarms.com) accessories including an AK47 pistol grip (UPG47); collapsible butt stock (CBS); stock tube (AKTSP); magazine release extension (AKMR); adjustable cheekpiece (ACP); quad Picatinny rail forend (RS47 set); and an ergonomic vertical grip (EVG). The upgrade will also include a 30-round double-stack, polymer magazine. Read more
Overland Park, Kan – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced an improved version of its popular Banner riflescope line. Featuring the well-known Dusk & Dawn Brightness optics, the Banner riflescopes include new features and a sleek cosmetic redesign.
One of the best values in the riflescope category today, Banner scopes feature multi-coated optics for a bright and clear sight picture from the first to the last minutes of daylight. Built to withstand the toughest tests in the field, Banner riflescopes are constructed with a durable one-piece aluminum tube. Dry nitrogen filled, every scope in the line is 100 percent waterproof, fog proof and shock proof, ensuring it performs rain or shine. Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce that the Ruger® Gunsite Scout Rifle is now chambered in 5.56 NATO. This newest version of the Gunsite Scout Rifle features a hybrid chamber that shoots both 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. accurately and safely. The rifle weighs approximately 7.1 lbs., features a 16.1″, ½-28 threaded barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, offers controlled round feed and is shipped with a 10-round detachable box magazine. Read more
Many people never consider that over 50% of a rifle is the gunstock, or that replacing a stock can actually improve shooting performance. But the craftsmen at Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks are well aware of this and have set out to tell the world.
“As you learn more about guns, you begin to realize just how important the gunstock is to shooting performance and accuracy,” said Dustin Knutson, General Manager at Boyds. “We’ve been making hardwood gunstocks for over 30 years and we test new stocks all the time. When you replace a factory gunstock with a Boyds handcrafted gunstock, the difference is significant.” Read more