Demonstration Days at DNR shooting ranges give mentored youth hunters the chance to get properly fitted for firearms

The Department of Natural Resources will present Demonstration Days for mentored youth hunters at its Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges in September.


Mentored youth hunting regulations require that mentors ensure the hunting device is properly fitted and appropriately suited to the youth hunter. The Demonstration Days events will give young hunters a chance to try a variety of firearms – rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders, get fitted with help from gun experts and conservation officers, and try out the DNR’s hunting simulator. Read more

Bushnell Adds Two New Reticle Options in its

Overland Park, Kan.Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new reticle options in its Elite Tactical 6-24x 50mm riflescope. Previously available with a standard or illuminated Mil-Dot reticle, the Elite Tactical 6-24x riflescope is now also available with first focal plane G2DMR and BTR-Milreticles.

G2DMR Reticle

 

The Elite Tactical 6-24 x 50mm riflescope features fully multi-coated optics and the new anti-reflective Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Coating, a customized coating process designed to deliver the best possible light transmission from the front of the scope to the eyepiece. What that means for shooters is enhanced clarity, exceptional brightness and true color from dawn to dusk. Read more

Timney Introduces Replacement Trigger for Today’s Model 70 Rifles

Phoenix, Arizona (September 3, 2012) – Timney Triggers, the oldest and largest trigger manufacturer in the world, has been making replacement triggers for over 65 years. In that time, some incredible triggers have been designed and built by constantly looking for innovative ways to improve our products and by listening to our customers. By popular demand, Timney proudly announces a replacement trigger for Winchester Model 70 rifles with M.O.A. Trigger Systems. Read more

Potterfield Announce BSA Shooting Sports Program

COLUMBIA, MO – Standing in front of nearly 500 BSA executives and staff, Potterfield announced he and his wife would be contributing $500,000 to help kick-start this program. As long time supporters of their local BSA council, the Potterfields wanted to help more Scouts across America gain experience, confidence and expertise when it came to firearm safety and the shooting sports. Read more

Can Technology make Hunting Unfair?

By Glen Wunderlich

Widely distributed research has indicated that a vast majority of Americans support hunting in general.  However, when the conversation turns to values and ethics, or animal welfare, opinions can vary as much as that of a politician who wants a vote.  And, when one mixes in mind boggling technological advancements in bows, arrows, firearms, optics, and the like, hunting can seem downright unfair to some. Read more

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