Category: Firearms

Centerfire Rifles for Michigan’s Shotgun Zone?

By Glen Wunderlich

Michigan Senate bill 775 has been introduced to allow the following cartridges to be used in our Zone III for deer:  A .35 caliber or larger rifle loaded with straight-walled cartridges with a minimum case length of 1.16 inches and a maximum case length of 1.80 inches.

That’s a very small minimum to maximum amount and would still exclude the .45-70 and .444 Marlin but rifles chambered for .44 magnum would be legal.  Since it reads cases and not overall cartridge length, it sounds like handgun cartridges only.  I’m going to give the sponsor a call to see if I can understand their thinking.  As we know, the .45-70 is not as fast as modern muzzleloaders, and as far as I can tell, should be allowed, as well.

The idea to allow the handgun-type rounds in a rifle with the case-length limitations seem reminiscnet of the original crossbow speed limit of 350 fps imposed .  Then, one year later, the speed limit was lifted.

This bill needs further review and on Sunday I’ll post my points on this piece of legislation.

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Thompson/Center Arms Introduces Dimension™ Bolt-Action Platform

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms announced today the introduction of the first production made customizable rifle with the unveiling of the Dimension™ Bolt-Action Platform. Offering the capability to change barrels and stocks through the use of its patent-pending universal receiver, the new Dimension rifle’s revolutionary design allows it to handle small, medium and long action calibers while maintaining the appropriate bolt throw for each caliber. Read more

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New Leica Integrated Ballistics System

Leica IBS Reticle

 

Leica’s optical experts have joined forces with G7’s ballistics experts to develop the Integrated Ballistic System (IBS ) reticle. This multi-purpose reticle allows the hunter to use the ballistic drop reticle or the center aiming point in conjunction with a custom ballistic turret that has been calibrated in yards. Read more

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Federal Court Upholds Obama/Holder Gun Registration Scheme; Congressional Action Needed

Friday, January 13, 2012

Moments before this alert was to go out, a federal district court in Washington, D.C. issued a ruling upholding an Obama administration policy that requires federally licensed firearms retailers in states bordering Mexico to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles. The case was brought by two NRA-backed firearms retailers and by the National Shooting Sports Foundation acting on behalf of its affected members. Plaintiffs plan to appeal immediately—but in the meantime, your help is urgently needed in seeking congressional action to end this illegal policy. Read more

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MidwayUSA Donates More Than 500 Rifles to YSSA

COLUMBIA, MO -“MidwayUSA will continue to be a non-stop supporter of youth hunting, shooting and hunter’s education,” says Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. “We believe in supporting programs whose mission is to preserve the future of youth shooting sports. The rifles we’re donating to YSSA will be auctioned off and the proceeds will directly benefit their Equipment Loan Program.” Read more

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