B&C and P&Y: Potential Largest Hunter-Taken, Non-Typical Whitetail Deer

MISSOULA, Mont. – According to the Boone and Crockett Club and the Pope and Young Club a whitetail buck taken during the 2018 Illinois archery season could be the largest hunter-taken non-typical whitetail on record.

Bowhunter, Luke H. Brewster arrowed a buck from Edgar County, Illinois, on November 2, 2018. Shortly after the harvest, photos circulated online stating it had a green score of 311. After the required 60-day drying period and consultation with both scoring organizations the official entry score of 320-5/8 confirmed that it is only the 5th hunter-taken non-typical whitetail to exceed 300 inches in history. If verified at this score, the buck would be the third largest non-typical whitetail in Boone and Crockett and the new Pope and Young World’s Record.

The World’s Record and number two all-time non-typical whitetail deer recognized by B&C are picked-up trophies scoring 333-7/8 and 328-2/8 B&C points respectively, and were found in St. Louis County, Missouri and Portage County, Ohio. The largest hunter taken, and current number three All-time non-typical whitetail on record with B&C scores 312 and was taken by Stephen L. Tucker from Sumner County, Tennessee in 2016.

“To put Luke’s deer in perspective this deer could surpass our current World’s Record that has stood for 18 years by more than 20 inches,” said Eli Randall, director of Big Game Records for the Pope and Young Club.

The current P&Y World’s Record was taken by Michael Beatty from Green County, Ohio, in 2000 and scores 294 points. The second largest on record is a deer taken in 1962 in Nebraska by Del Austin with a score of 279-7/8 points. Read more

Hunting

Breakthrough Clean Technologies Carbon Fiber Gun Cleaning Rods

Breakthrough® Clean Technologies, makers of the finest gun cleaning solvent, lubricant and gun maintenance products is proud to announce the release of their new premium carbon fiber gun cleaning rods. Featuring our new Smooth Operator™ ergonomic handle and two premium ball bearing sets, these rods can smoothly migrate through the bore of your barrel without binding up under pressure. Its carbon fiber rod offers you the security of knowing you’ll never have to worry about scratching or damaging the rifling inside the barrel of your firearm. It’s lightweight yet durable carbon fiber construction is long lasting and won’t permanently bend or break under pressure.

Available in the following lengths:

·12-inch length $29.95

5 mm — .22 cal thru .50 cal handguns

Fits all standard 8-32 threading.

·39-inch length $44.95

5 mm — .22 cal thru .50 cal rifles

Fits all standard 8-32 threading.

·45-inch length $49.95

7 mm —.30 cal rifles thru 12 gauge shotguns

Fits all standard 8-32 threading

5/16-inch-27 Thread Adapter included.

Learn more about Breakthrough Clean products visit: www.breakthroughclean.com

Firearms

The New Krieghoff K-20 Victoria – a New Victory for Women

Krieghoff introduces the K-20 Victoria shotgun, designed by the women of Krieghoff for ladies who enjoy shooting sports. From the inception the K-20 Parcours, with its sleek lighter-weight design, was the natural choice as the foundation for Krieghoff’s first dedicated Lady’s model. Working with women of varying shooting experience, including members of its own staff, Krieghoff gathered feedback, insights and specifications to create an adjustable comb stock that fits comfortably and points instinctively right out of the case.

Dimensions decided, Krieghoff went a step further and designed an exclusive checkering pattern for the Victoria. Softly pointed checkering accented with elegant scroll adorn the stock and forearm adding beauty and smooth handling.

The beautifully styled Victoria is delivered in a specially designed Negrini case featuring slim design, cream colored exterior accented in tan leather with carrying strap for easy transport. Read more

Firearms

S&W Performance Center Model 442 Revolver

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Performance Center announced today that it has added a new, lightweight J-frame revolver to its growing line of unique concealed carry revolvers. The new Performance Center Model 442 revolver features the popular internal hammer design that is ideal for every day carry, providing a snag-free draw and quick holstering. This new revolver includes a number of hallmark Performance Center enhancements, including a sleek two-tone finish, high-polished features, Crimson Trace LG-105 Lasergrips, and a Performance Center Tuned Action.

Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “For over 50 years, the J-frame revolver has provided firearm owners with an excellent personal protection firearm, designed to be lightweight and well suited for concealed carry. The new Performance Center Model 442 builds upon that heritage while delivering Performance Center enhancements designed to enrich the shooting experience. Shipping from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, the Performance Center Model 442 is a fantastic choice for concealed carry.”

Designed for concealed carry, the Performance Center Model 442 includes a Crimson Trace LG-105 laser grip with red laser for quick target acquisition in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, this new revolver is double action only with a five round capacity. Additional features include a stainless steel cylinder with high-polished cylinder flutes; a high-polished thumbpiece, plate screws, and trigger; and a Performance Center tuned action for a smoother, lighter trigger pull.

The Performance Center Model 442 revolver has an MSRP of $742. Read more

Firearms

Lapua Adding New 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition

Sedalia, MO – Lapua, world-renowned for producing the finest cartridge cases and ammunition, announces the addition of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge to their Scenar-L Target and Naturalis Hunting ammunition offerings.

The 6.5m Creedmoor 136 Grain Scenar-L offers an optimized, high ballistic coefficient (BC) for long-range competitive target shooting, yet maintains SAAMI configuration for flawless function through all factory or custom rifle magazines.

6.5 Creedmoor loaded with the 140 Grain Lapua Naturalis provides hunters a lead-free alternative for today’s ever-changing hunting landscape. Designed and manufactured from pure copper, the Naturalis construction is proven to reliably retain 90-100% of its original weight. It uses state-of-the-art technology to produce consistent, controlled expansion at the widest velocity range on the market. Read more

Ammunition

Norma Introduces Personal Defense Handgun Ammunition

For more than a century, Norma® has built a world-wide reputation among hunters for accuracy, reliability and terminal performance across a wide range of hunting applications. In 2019, Norma is proud to deliver this same standard of precision and ballistic performance with the release of its new 9mm Monolithic Hollow Point (MHP™).

Norma’s 9mm MHP is an all copper bullet with massive expansion and great stopping power. It is designed to feed reliably into all pistol and carbine chambers and is calibrated for consistent devastating terminal performance, regardless of barrel length. By achieving consistent, massive expansion – repeatable time-after-time – the Norma MHP is poised to set a new standard for personal defense ammunition. Read more

Ammunition

CCI Ammunition Launches New Rimfire Loads at SHOT Show

LEWISTON, Idaho – – CCI Ammunition is pleased to announce five new rimfire loads during the 2019 SHOT Show (Booth No. 14551), January 22-25 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“We are excited to introduce these new products for rimfire shooters and hunters,” said CCI Product Director Rick Stoeckel. “We know our customers will be pleased with all five options.”

The list includes VNT 17 Mach 2 17-grain; VNT 22 WMR 30-grain; Quiet-22 Semi-Auto 22 LR 45-grain lead round nose; Clean-22 Standard Velocity 22 LR 40-grain poly-coated lead round nose; and Clean-22 High Velocity 22 LR 40-grain poly-coated lead round nose. Read more

Ammunition

HSM Ammunition adds .450 Bushmaster to BEAR LOAD lineup

HSM Ammunition of Stevensville, MT has added .450 Bushmaster to the available calibers of their vaunted and popular BEAR LOAD family, supplying a current demand. Components were carefully selected to result in velocity clocking in at 1,950 ft./sec. with a developed muzzle energy of 2,532 ft./lbs. The round is capped with a 300 gr. Speer Uni-Core Soft Point bullet. That’s a whole lot of “oomph,” with devastating effect, from this straight wall cased cartridge. Ideal for hog and deer hunting. Since it is manufactured by HSM Ammunition, superior accuracy and reliability are assured. Read more

Ammunition

New TenPoint Nitro XRT™

Mogadore, OH. — TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ New 2019 Nitro XRT is unlike any crossbow ever produced. Unleashing speeds up to an industry first 470 feet-per-second and generating a jaw dropping 190 foot-pounds of power, the ultra-smooth Nitro XRT generates 25% flatter arrow trajectory, leading to precision down-range accuracy and devastating knock-down power.

“The Nitro XRT is an industry transcending crossbow,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “The industry has never seen a crossbow with this much speed and knock-down power, yet be whisper-quiet, have perfect balance, and deliver a super-smooth shot.”

The Nitro XRT is engineered with a reverse-draw bow assembly featuring a center-mounted riser that provides superior balance. By shifting the riser from the front of the crossbow to its center, the design eliminates the “nose heavy” feel of traditional crossbows, making it easier to hold steady and keep the crosshairs locked on target. The reverse-draw design is also more efficient than traditional crossbows. Drawing the string through the riser creates an elongated power stroke, which generates greater speeds with less poundage, leading to a smoother, lower-vibration shot that is 3x quieter than competing models.

Fueled by RX7-Cams™ and SLING-SHOT™ technology, the reverse-draw bow assembly generates unprecedent power. The innovative cam system rotates an industry leading 404-degrees which powers the DUAL FLEX™ limbs, while the SLING-SHOT technology provides an extra turbo boost to produce record-breaking speeds up to 470 feet-per-second, leading to devastating impacts. Meanwhile, the assembly’s revolutionary Vector Quad™ 4-cable technology utilizes four cables instead of the traditional two for increased strength and stability. Connecting at the cam, wrapping around the turnbuckle, and terminating on the riser, the cable system creates perfectly level cams, generating straight-nock travel and pin-point down-range accuracy. Read more

Archery

Leupold Announces RBX-3000 TBR/WRangefinding Binocular

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the arrival of its game-changing RBX-3000 TBR/W rangefinding binocular.

Leupold’s return to the rangefinding binocular market, the RBX-3000 TBR/W combines excellent glass with incredible ranging distances of 3,000 yards on reflective objects and 2,600 yards on trees and soft targets. Designed for the most relentless hunters and competition shooters, the RBX-3000 TBR/W redefines the rangefinding binocular category.

“Our consumers are incredibly committed to their craft and demand top-of-the-line performance from their optics,” said Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product Development for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The RBX-3000 TBR/W has been developed from the ground up to deliver the ultra-premium performance the Leupold brand is known for. We weren’t going to come to market with a new rangefinding binocular until it was the best, and we’re happy to say it has arrived.”

The RBX-3000 TBR/W features easy-to-read, high-contrast data on a red LED display and dual eyepiece diopter adjustment. An on-board atmospheric sensor will display temperature, air pressure, and humidity. The top-tier optical prescription is reinforced by Leupold’s Twilight Max HD Light Management System. Twilight Max HD – the same light management system associated with the company’s award-winning VX-5HD and VX-6HD riflescopes – allows users to glass longer during the early predawn hours to well past dusk. Twilight Max HD combines exceptional light transmission and glare management to provide vivid images with top-of-the-line optical performance in low-light conditions.

The RBX-3000 TBR/W delivers incredibly accurate ranges with its True Ballistic Range/Wind (TBR/W) technology. TBR takes into account the angle of your shot and your rifle’s ballistics to put you dead on target. Other rangefinders will certainly spit out a number, but they won’t produce an accurate range to your target because they use basic trigonometry to calculate a straight-line horizontal distance. When you’re going long, the angle matters. Read more

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