Orvis Announces Eleventh Year of Fly Fishing 101 Clinics

Orvis introduces more than 15,000 new people to fly fishing every year through free fly-fishing classes. FF101 classes can be found in 43 U.S. states and include a free annual membership to Trout Unlimited. Additionally, for every student that attends an FF101 class in 2019, Orvis will make a $1 donation to Casting for Recovery®, a unique organization that provides therapeutic fly-fishing retreats to women with breast cancer.

“At Orvis, we believe that fly fishing can have a positive impact on people’s lives, and we want as many folks as possible to have the opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy the sport,” states Tom Rosenbauer, fly-fishing mentor, author, and host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast. “We created FF101 classes to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn to fish. Our hope is that we can help break down the barriers to entry and provide a unique opportunity for families and friends to come together and connect in the outdoors.”

Orvis is an instructional leader within the fly fishing industry, hosting schools in the U.S. since the early 1970s. For the 2019 season, classes will be offered from May through July at Orvis retail stores across the country. Students are guaranteed individualized instruction on all the basics, like how to assemble a rod, how to attach the reel, and how to string line up through the guides. Students learn the differences between the fly line and the leader, as well as basic types of flies and knots needed for a successful day on the water. Read more

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Ruger’s Wrangler .22 LR Single-Action Revolver

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) introduces the Wrangler™ single-action revolver chambered in .22 LR. Built on the legacy of the popular Ruger® Single-Six®, the new Wrangler complements Ruger’s rich history of producing quality, rugged, reliable single-action revolvers. The attractive price, combined with the affordability of rimfire ammunition, make this revolver ideal for learning to shoot, introducing friends or family to the sport, or just experiencing the fun of single-action shooting.

With the introduction of the Single-Six in 1953, Bill Ruger pioneered the use of modern investment casting in firearms manufacturing to usher in a new level of affordability in single-action revolvers. Through the use of modern CNC-machining methods, lean manufacturing techniques and a new aluminum alloy cylinder frame, the Wrangler continues this tradition and sets a new bar for affordability while maintaining the rugged reliability that is the hallmark of Ruger firearms.

Initially offered in three attractive Cerakote® models – black, silver and bronze – the new Wrangler is a feature-packed revolver and an exceptional value. The standard checkered black grip panels can be swapped for Single-Six panels, allowing for a variety of customized options. The Wrangler will fit in Single-Six holsters that accommodate 4-5/8” barrels. Read more

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Life Jackets a Must When Boating on Cold Water

Men 20-60 years old least likely to wear life jacket, most likely to drown

With waterways across the state clearing of ice, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anxious boaters that wearing a life jacket is a critical safety necessity during the spring “cold water” season.

While boaters should always wear a life jacket no matter the water temperature or season, public safety officials stress wearing a life jacket – not just having it on the boat – is the one action that significantly increases the chances of surviving a fall into cold water.

“The shock of falling into cold water triggers your gasp reflex, which more than likely means inhaling water,” said Lisa Dugan, DNR boating safety representative. “Wearing a life jacket gives you a fighting chance to get your head above water, stay calm instead of panicking, and call for help before hypothermia sets in.” Read more

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Sports Afield’s Annual Hunting Rifles Issue Hits Newsstands

A detailed look at factors that influence the accuracy potential of today’s big-game rifles highlights Sports Afield magazine’s May/June Hunting Rifles Issue, which hits newsstand shelves early next week. The new issue also features an article on the history and legacy of Holland & Holland, one of London’s all-time great names in rifle building; tips for understanding and mitigating the effects of recoil in heavy rifles; advice on how to set up a slug gun for big-game hunting in areas that require it; and a fascinating look at a true classic cartridge, the venerable .303 British.

“A hunter’s favorite rifle is more than just a practical tool; it’s a valued possession that becomes imbued with memories of days in the field,” said Sports Afield Editor in Chief Diana Rupp. “Sports Afield celebrates this in the pages of our annual Hunting Rifles Issue as part of our ongoing commitment to bringing you the best of hunting and big-game adventures.”

The May/June issue also features the story of a hunt for huge Alaskan brown bears; an overview of North American elk hunting; and the latest news from around the hunting world. Read more

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FN Wins Contract to Supply Machine Gun Barrels

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded an indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery (IDIQ) contract, valued at up to $9.9 million, by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply machine gun barrels over a five-year period ending in 2024. Work will be performed at FN’s Columbia, South Carolina production facility to support the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.

For more information about FN’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts, please visit www.fnamerica.com.

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Savage MSR 15 Long Range

New Savage MSR 15 Long Range Built For Precision at Extreme Distances

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – – At any distance, there’s no match for Savage’s new MSR 15 Long Range. The feature-rich modern sporting rifle is purpose-built to make long shots count with the kind of pinpoint precision other platforms can’t touch. This popular long-range model was introduced to dealers in 2018, additional shipments continue to feed the marketplace.

Savage engineers tuned barrel length specifically for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge to achieve peak accuracy at extreme range. Plus, the MSR 15 Long Range barrel is topped with a two-port muzzle brake mounted with Savage’s proprietary taper-lock interface. The brake allows shooters to adjust recoil impulse and stabilize the muzzle for faster, more accurate follow-up shots.

The new MSR 15 Long Range also features a custom-length gas system that’s paired with a low-profile adjustable gas block and enclosed by a true free-float handguard. The gas block can be adjusted for optimum cycling of the full range of bullet weights and fine-tuned for use with a suppressor.

Features & Benefits

    • 22-inch stainless Savage barrel Nickel-boron bolt carrier
    • Custom-length gas system
    • Custom-forged upper and lower receivers
    • Low-profile adjustable gas block
    • Non-reciprocating side charging handle
    • Two-port muzzle brake with taper-lock interface
    • Two-stage trigger
    • Free-float handguard with M-LOK
    • Hogue Pistol Grip

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Taurus Adds 357 Magnum to Raging Hunter Line

April 2019 (Miami, FL) – Taurus, manufacturer of quality handguns for hunting, self-defense, and competition, is following up the recent introduction of the company’s latest big-bore revolver, the Raging Hunter, with a new caliber. Originally released in .44 Magnum, the Raging Hunter is now available in .357 Magnum.

Winner of the 2018 American Hunter Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye Award for its reliability, innovative design, and value, the Raging Hunter hits all the high marks handgun enthusiasts desire in a hunting revolver. Boasting a sleeved barrel construction, factory-tuned porting, and a gas-expansion chamber to reduce muzzle rise, the Raging Hunter is designed for quick follow-up shots for short- and mid-range big-game hunting. Ergonomics and shooter comfort come by way of the revolver’s exceptional balance, lightweight barrel housing, and cushioned insert grips.

The new .357 Magnum Raging Hunter joins the .44 Magnum to give shooters another option in big-game handgun calibers. Available in three barrel lengths—8.375-, 6.25-, and 5.125-inch—the .357 Magnum Raging Hunter is a spurred hammer DA/SA revolver with a seven-round cylinder. The rear sight is fully adjustable for those who favor open-sight shooting, or an optic can be mounted to the integrated Picatinny rail. The Taurus Raging Hunter also comes in two frame colors—matte black or stainless. Both feature matte black barrels and cylinders. Read more

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SIG AIR P365 BB Pistol

NEWINGTON, N.H. – From the SIG AIR division, SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new P365 BB Pistol. Modeled after the award winning SIG SAUER P365 everyday, high capacity, micro-compact, concealed carry pistol, this CO2-powered, semi-automatic BB pistol features realistic blowback action and is an exceptional training tool for personal defense.

The P365 BB pistol is designed to fit in available P365 holster systems for easy practice of efficiently drawing from concealment. The 12-round drop magazine holds 4.5mm (.177 cal) steel BBs and also houses the 12gr CO2 cartridge for fast reloading. Read more

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Thompson/Center Arms Adds Rifle Stock Options to T/CR22 Rimfires

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it has added two new rifle stock options to its line of T/CR22 rimfire rifles. Starting in May, the Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle will be available with a traditional hardwood stock as well as a Magpul® composite stock in a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Black Grit finish. Now available in five different finishes, the T/CR22 rifle is expertly crafted for hunters, plinkers, and first-time shooters alike and integrates a variety ofhigh-end features into an innovative rimfire package.

Danielle Sanville, Brand Manager of Thompson/Center Arms, said, “We are excited to announce the addition of the new hardwood and FDE Black Grit stock options in the T/CR22 rifle line. A traditional hardwood stock appeals to many of our consumers seeking a ‘classic’ look on this modern rifle, and the new FDE Black Grit finish provides a new, eye catching pattern while maintaining the ergonomic advantage of the popular Magpul stock.” Read more

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RMEF Warns of Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Ballot Initiative

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is signaling a warning about an organized ballot initiative effort just underway in Colorado seeking to forcibly introduce gray wolves into the state.

“To be clear, RMEF strongly opposes the forced introduction of gray wolves to Colorado,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “We have witnessed 20 plus years of lies and litigation in the Northern Rockies concerning wolves. This Colorado effort is driven by the same groups using the same tactics to accomplish their agenda.”

In the Northern Rockies, initial recovery goals were established and agreed upon for the introduction of gray wolves that took place in 1995-96. Those goals were reached in 2002 but final delisting did not occur in Idaho and Montana until a congressional fix in 2011. Wyoming did not receive the ultimate ability to manage wolves until 2017. Animal rights and environment extremist groups used litigation and propaganda to delay the delisting time after time. (Go here to view a full listing of lawsuits and a timeline.)

Fortunately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is already on record in opposition to a forced reintroduction. CPW has a wolf management plan in place and is prepared to effectively manage the already occurring natural colonization of wolves to Colorado. The ballot initiative is nothing more than a propaganda and fundraising-based effort by environmental extremists. Read more

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