Leupold Upgrades Handheld Thermal Line with LTO Tracker 2, LTO Tracker 2 HD

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has upgraded its handheld thermal imager line with the introduction of the LTO Tracker 2 and LTO Tracker 2 HD, which represent the most recent evolution in the company’s award-winning thermal imaging product line.

Designed to be compact and light enough to take on even the farthest backcountry hunt, the original LTO Tracker showed hunters the heat signature of game, blood trails and more. The new LTO Tracker 2 and LTO Tracker 2 HD deliver the same premier performance while providing a friendlier user interface and changing the game entirely with the introduction of the new Beacon Mode. Read more

Optics

Benelli Offers Fast Hunting Action with 828U Performance Shop Upland

ACCOKEEK, Md. – After several years of garnering praise for its acclaimed 828U, Benelli delivers a new over-and-under shotgun for upland hunters who enjoy fast action, tight shot patterns and superb control with the 828U Performance Shop Upland 12-gauge shotgun. Based upon the popular 828U, the Upland features premium upgrades from Benelli’s Performance Shop to produce a shorter, fast-swinging gun.

The 828U Upland retains the revolutionary breech design with a steel lock-plate opening system, eliminating wear and tear on the aluminum receiver. A shorter length-of-pull combined with a 24-inch barrel gives ultimate control, balance and a fast and smooth swing. Weighing 6.4 pounds, the shotgun is a joy to carry in the field. The removable trigger group makes for easy cleaning and eliminates complicated linkage between the forearm and trigger mechanism. Read more

Firearms

HatsanUSA, Inc. Releases Accurate Elegance

Bentonville, AR – The AirMax High shot count Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) rifle is a well-planned, tack-driving machine. Configured in an ultramodern, bullpup design – housed in a handsome ambidextrous wood stock, the AirMax is a sophisticated look into the future.

Like all Hatsan rifles, the AirMax is constructed with a precision-engineered, rifled and choked barrel. The revolutionary QuietEnergy fully-shrouded barrel and an integrated sound moderator is approximately 50% quieter without reducing accuracy. Avid shooters will appreciate the 2-stage fully-adjustable Quattro Trigger. This match-grade trigger allows shooters to adjust for their preferred trigger travel and load. The AirMax comes standard with a manual and automatic safety and is equipped with a metal trigger.

The AirMax platform marries cutting-edge design with purpose-driven performance. The Pre-Charged Pneumatic rifle is available in three calibers; .177, .22, and .25. Complete with a 200-bar fill pressure 400cc bottle and 90cc air-tube the AirMax produces up to 49 ft-lbs. of energy. A built-in pressure gauge allows shooters to monitor fill pressure while a patented anti-knock system prevents gas wastage when the rifle is knocked or bounced. The AirMax package also includes a quick-fill nozzle. Read more

Firearms

HatsanUSA, Inc. Powers Portable Precision

Bentonville, AR – The purveyors of precision and accuracy also provide the ultimate in portability and convenience. The Hatsan TactAir Systems Spark Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) compressor, 12V power supply, and two new carbon composite bottles give avid airgun shooters the freedom to shoot wherever, whenever.

The TactAir Spark PCP Compressor is in a class all its own. With the new TactAir Spark, shooters can direct fill their airgun faster and with much less effort than a traditional hand pump. Compact, rugged, and lightweight, this portable compressor is priced right and up to the task.

The TactAir Spark can be run directly off of a vehicle’s 12V battery source, or a 120V wall outlet using the optional power supply. It is simple to operate and designed to fill PCP airgun reservoirs up to 1 liter in volume. The Spark is outfitted with alligator clamps to fit a variety of battery types. This enables it to draw power wherever it’s available. Complete with two high-speed fans, the air-cooled Spark is neat and tidy, with no liquids to refill or spill. Its digital temperature gauge is accurate and easy to read. Read more

Firearms

International Firearm Corporation Debuts the 2019 IFC .410 Upper

(Midwest City, Oklahoma) – International Firearm Corporation, exclusive importer of an elite selection of European firearms is complementing the performance of the existing .410 upper by adding a more ergonomic design and further upgrading it with a barrel shroud. The new upper is currently in production as is ready for distribution immediately.

The 2019 IFC .410 Upper continues to bring increased shooting dynamics to the AR platform. The new design is poised to compete head-on with other AR15 platforms and provide a fun-to-shoot alternative to standard shotguns, the best of both worlds. This upper allows any AR15 to be converted to a .410 shotgun. The .410 Upper features an 18.5 inch barrel chambered in 2.5 inch .410 gauge. It also includes front and rear sight and is supplied with a 10 round polymer magazine (with larger round magazines available). Read more

Firearms

Leupold Announces Launch of RX-950 Rangefinder

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the launch of its new RX-950, a new laser rangefinder that’s designed to provide incredibly fast ranging speeds and making getting out to 950 yards easier than ever while providing angle compensated distances – at a price point that’s impossible to argue with.

The RX-950 delivers exceptionally bright and clear images with its high-contrast LCD display. A 6x magnification makes acquiring your target and ranging long distances easy. It will deliver 950-yard ranging distance on reflective objects and hit 900 yards on trees. A fully multi-coated lens system ensures maximum brightness for clarity, contrast, and color fidelity. Read more

Hunting, Optics

Keep feeders clean to reduce chance of disease in backyard birds

LITTLE ROCK – Birdwatchers may notice an increase in the amount of finches visiting their feeders this winter, and with that comes the possibility of a certain bacterial infection that can affect the birds’ eyes.

Karen Rowe, nongame migratory bird program coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, has noticed an increase in calls from concerned birders who have spotted house finches, purple finches and goldfinches with a crusty infection around their eyes.

“The infection is from a disease called mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, or finch conjunctivitis,” Rowe said. “It can cause the birds’ eyes to swell and have a residue that dries up into a crusty layer over the eye. It can lead to blindness, increased predation rates and eventually death.”

Although finches are the primary birds associated with this disease, it has been reported in up to 30 other wild bird species in North America. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: DNR Conducts Snowmobile Patrols During Week of Deadly Crashes

Jan. 22, 2019

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers continued their safety and enforcement patrols over the holiday weekend – a deadly weekend that claimed the lives of five snowmobilers in a single day.

Police agencies in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula investigated the deaths Friday of two snowmobilers in Gogebic County and one each in Luce, Alger and Kalkaska counties.

This winter, six snowmobilers have died in the U.P. and three in Lower Michigan. The statewide snowmobile fatality total for the entire winter of 2017-2018 was 15, with 10 of those fatalities occurring north of the Mackinac Bridge. Read more

General

CenterPoint Archery® Display’s New CP400 Crossbow at SHOT Show

Bloomfield, NY – Center Point Archery is about to revolutionize the crossbow industry with one of the most compact, dynamic crossbows ever designed. Coming in at a sleek 6” fully cocked is the new CP400 Crossbow. Using licensed Helicoil™ technology, along with a custom designed riser, cams, and stock, the CP400 is the ultimate package at just $899 MSRP. At 31.75” in length, the CP400 produces speed of over 400 FPS and packs a punch with 142 FPE.

HeliCoil™ Technology keeps both cams perfectly level when drawing and shooting the crossbow. This eliminates friction, giving you increased speed and downrange accuracy. HeliCoil™ Technology allows the cams to rotate 340 degrees that allows the crossbow to be compact and efficient. Read more

Archery

Franchi Instinct LX: Best-in-Class Ergonomics, Upgraded Features, Beautiful Styling

Franchi Instinct LX Combines Best-in-Class Ergonomics with Upgraded Features and

Beautiful Styling

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 23, 2019) – Franchi delivers best-in-class ergonomics and upgraded features in a beautifully styled over-and-under shotgun with the introduction of the Franchi Instinct LX. Available in 12 or 20 gauge, the Instinct LX combines Italian craftsmanship, American styling and Franchi’s rich heritage to produce a fast, reliable and smooth swinging gun for hunters and sport shooters.

The function of this shotgun is only outshined by its looks. An all-steel, case color hardened receiver displays engraved hunting scenes with inlayed gold birds, matching the gold-plated trigger. The overall aesthetic is enhanced with a AA-grade satin walnut Prince of Wales stock complimented by the Schnabel style forend and rounded pommel with cut checkering. Read more

Firearms
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