Category: Firearms

Practice Shooting the Right Way

By Glen Wunderlich

Bad luck seems to haunt some pretty good deer hunters who may very well deserve the tag “hard-luck” hunters. Even avid hunters can possess all the new gear and tactics, yet, when the moment of truth arrives, they are unable to make a good shot. And, a shot that is not good is bad in so many ways.

In the bad-shot scenario, the hunter should consider not only his prey, but also himself, as being lucky, if his errant shot misses his target completely. The animal escapes unscathed, courtesy of the inaccurate shot, and the hunter has no tracking chores.

If, however, such a hunter places his shot beyond the fringe of the fatal zone, he must begin to track his wounded quarry and the stark reality is that not all deer are recovered. Read more

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One-Shot Sight In

By Glen Wunderlich

Today, I had what appeared to be a challenge to say the least.  I had dropped my slug gun, a NEF Ultra Slug topped with a 1.2 x 5 Leupold Vari X III, a few days ago and noticed that the scope caps had been swung off line from center/top.  Therefore, I concluded that to be sure, I had to verify where my point of aim would actually hit.

To make matters difficult, I had only a total of five 12-gauge Federal Premium shells remaining.

Federal Premium 12-gauge shells w/Barnes bullets

Although, I had other ammo, I didn’t have enough of any one brand to sight in and hunt with unless I were to get lucky.  As it turned out, I never had to find out.

I had resigned myself to the distinct possibility of having to use my muzzleloader.  Not that it’s a bad option; on the contrary, it is a true 200 yard deer getter.  But, with my new higher-power Leupold Vari X III, 3.5 x 10, 50mm objective, I hadn’t shot it a lot.  In fact, I have only sighted it in at 50 yards.  Not good enough for serious longer range shooting.

You can see all the targets I had set out figuring I’d need to shoot a bit.

100 Yards, First Shot to Verify Zero

For now the muzzleloader can stay at home.  So can all the partial boxes of ammo.  Yep, one shot!

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BKL Introduces Advanced Adjustable Scope Mount

 

November, 17, 2011(Fort Worth, Texas) BKL Technologies, the Rimfire and Airgun Mount Specialist, is expanding the world’s largest selection of airgun & rimfire dovetail mounting solutions to include an Adjustable Scope Mount System. Featuring BKL’s patented Auto-Centering and Clamp Spreading technology, this mount is ideal for rifles that need additional
scope elevation adjustment and for those trying to keep their crosshairs optically centered in the scope tube.

The BKL adjustable mount system is a significant improvement over traditional adjustable scope mounts Read more

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Carrying a Gun Across State Lines

This from Fox News and John Lott after the House passed national reciprosity for concealed carry:

For decades, treating licenses for guns like those  for cars was something that gun control advocates wanted.

In his 2000 presidential campaign, Al  Gore promised: “We require a license to drive a car in this nation in order  to keep unsafe drivers off the road. As president, I will fight for a national  requirement that every state issue photo licenses [for handgun buyers]. We  should require a license to own a handgun so people who shouldn’t have them,  can’t get them.”

More Here…http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/11/15/whats-wrong-with-making-it-easier-to-carry-gun-in-usa/

 

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SIG SAUER® Makes New MK25 Pistol Available to the Public

 

EXETER, NH – For more than 20 years, the SIG SAUER® P226® has been the sidearm of choice for the world’s elite military forces, including the United States Navy. The battle-proven P226® pistol platform has proven itself to be an uncompromising, combat-ready pistol, clearly demonstrating that when it counts, SIG SAUER® is there.
And, for the first time, the United States Navy has granted SIG SAUER® permission to sell the new contract pistol, designated the MK25, to the general public. Read more

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Name the New Suppressor and You Win One

 
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA — MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MAC 10 inspired MPA Defender Series and the MPA Protector Series subcompact pistols are giving fans and customers the opportunity to name the first series of our new MPA 22 suppressors. The best name that follows in the MPA tradition of “Protector” and “Defender” product series names will win one of the first MPA 22 suppressors produced and designed entirely by MPA.

Contest rules are as follows:

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U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an important self-defense measure that would enable millions of Right-to-Carry permit holders across the country to carry concealed firearms while traveling outside their home states. H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, passed by a majority bipartisan vote of 272 to 154. All amendments aimed to weaken or damage the integrity of this bill were defeated. Read more

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Nikon ProStaff 3-9×40 Riflescope Available in Realtree APG ™

 

COLUMBUS, Georgia — This riflescope by Nikon features a fully multicoated optical system, up to 98% light transmission, spring loaded Zero-Reset turrets and precise ¼- MOA click adjustments. Like all Nikon scopes, the ProStaff series is protected by Nikon’s exclusive Full
Lifetime Warranty. The proven and trusted Nikon ProStaff 3-9×40 Riflescope, available in Realtree APG ™, features a technology upgrade that will satisfy even the most demanding of hunters. Thanks to bright new optics and remarkable Zero-Reset turrets, the 3-9×40 model riflescope has what it takes to fit most any hunting style. This riflescope boasts enough power for the longest shots and a wide field of view for thick brush or timber.

ProStaff Riflescopes are compatible with Nikon’s Spot On™ Technology to maximize long distance accuracy with any cartridge.

Features
• Waterproof/Fogproof
• Fully Multicoated optics for up to 98% light transmission
• Precise, repeatable, 1/4 MOA reticle adjustments
• Some models available with BDC (bullet drop compensating) reticle
• Sunshade Adaptable – 40mm & 50mm Models
• Zero-Reset Turrets
• Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed
• Quick Focus Eyepiece
• Hand-turn Reticle Adjustments

www.nikonhunting.com

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Night Fighting with Laser Lights on TV

Minneapolis, MN-11/14/2011 Viridian Green Lasers Sights are featured on this week’s episode of Guns and Ammo TV in the “Police Perspective” segment hosted by California police officer and SWAT trainer Richard Nance.

This week’s topic is using a rifle mounted laser/light combo to clear a dark building. The segment features the new Viridian X5L-RS for rifles and shotguns. The X5L-RS sports a blinding 160 lumen LED tactical light with powerful 190 lumen strobe mode and Read more

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