Head Down Products Launches New Custom Ammunition


Through the creation of Head Down Ammunition, Head Down Products is now able to provide a top-of-the-line ammo that lives up to the HD standard of quality, at affordable prices.”These tasks were not taken lightly. Head Down Products doesn’t endorse just anything. If we put our skull on it, or sell it on our website, you better believe we have tested it, and tested it again to make sure it meets our standard of quality and performance,” said Head Down co-owner Lee Queen.

In regards to the new hunting round, Head Down co-owner David Hunsucker explained, “We wanted a heavy, quality load that would put a pig in the dirt and keep him there. We also wanted a round capable of long distance accuracy that would enhance our Head Down rifles. We believe we have found just that with this custom HD .223 60gr V-Max.”

The first two items to be released 9/1/2016 are:

HD .223 60gr V-Max (50rds)
MSRP: $44.99
Intro Special: $35.99
HD .223 55gr FMJ. (1,000rds)
MSRP: $389.99
Intro Special: $349.99

Both items are currently available at www.HeadDownProducts.com

Leatherman Now Selling Replacement Links for Thread Multitool


Leatherman Tread – MSRP $165Anytime, anywhere. The functionality of a Leatherman tool, with you everywhere. Our engineers designed multiple tools in each 17-4 stainless steel bracelet link, making usable tools like Allen wrenches, screwdrivers and box wrenches available at a moment’s notice. Adjustable to accommodate any wrist size and fully customizable with the links you need most, the Leatherman Tread is as stylish as it is functional.

Coast Guard Rescues 15 Anglers Near Golden Gate Bridge


SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco responded Thursday to a mayday call from the 50-foot sport fishing vessel New Seeker. The call, received at approximately 4:30 p.m., reported that the vessel was taking on water in the vicinity of Kirby Cove near the Golden Gate Bridge.Coast Guard Station Golden Gate and Marin County Fire Department immediately launched rescue boats and safely removed 13 passengers and two crewmembers from the vessel. One passenger was reported to have suffered a head laceration and was transferred to local EMS for treatment.

Currently there is no report of pollution from the vessel and salvage operations are underway. Read more

Michigan: Warm, Dry Weather Can Trigger Wildlife Diseases

: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Laboratory technician Julie Melotti takes tissue samples from deer to test them for CWD.While continuing to work hard to determine the extent of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Michigan’s free-ranging deer herd, laboratory staff has been anticipating epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and Type C and Type E botulism.

Deer that are exposed to the EHD virus, but do not die from the illness, may show growth interruptions on the hooves and sometimes peeling hoof walls.

A white-tailed deer in winter is shown. Deer can be affected by epizootic hemorrhagic disease and chronic wasting disease.

A healthy male mallard is shown. Mallards are dabbling, non-diving ducks.

Many of us humans truly enjoy the hot, dry weather of a warm Michigan summer.

For some wildlife, however, the prolonged heat and drought-like conditions can spell trouble.

Given this summer’s hot and dry weather in many parts of the state, staff at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Laboratory in Lansing has been looking at wildlife diseases affecting deer and waterfowl. Read more

Antlerless Deer License Application Results Now Available

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are available beginning today.

Application results and leftover license availability can be found at mi.gov/deer.

Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. EDT until license quotas are met.

The 2016 antlerless deer license quotas for each DMU also can be found at mi.gov/deer. Please note, DMU 333 has unlimited antlerless licenses that may be purchased without application beginning Sept. 8 at 10 a.m.

For additional information, the 2016 Michigan Antlerless Deer Digest is available online at mi.gov/dnrdigests.

The Beast Safe from Browning


New for 2016 in the Browning ProSteel safe line-up is the Beast safe. The Beast is built to give those with big gun collections a large safe, with superior features, at a great price. The new Beast has outer dimensions of 58″ tall x 44″ wide x 27″ deep.Designed for safety from intruders and fire, the Beast features a 12 gauge steel body and a 1″ formed door with partial inner plate. The Force Deflector Locking System has 1″ diameter chromed locking bolts that are active on three sides to help keep the safe secure in the event of a break in. The Beast has ThermaBlock fire protection with a 1400° F/60 minute rating to maximize defense against exterior heat. Read more

“Save on a Savage” Rebate Promotion

SUFFIELD, Conn. –– Hunters and shooters can now get the accuracy and dependability they trust from Savage Arms at an even more affordable price. The “Save on a Savage” rebate program offers customers the opportunity to choose from dozens of firearms and receive cash back.

“This isn’t a small promotion. The list of firearms that qualify for this promotion is quite impressive—several of both centerfire and rimfire rifle styles are eligible,” said Savage Firearms Marketing Director Bill Dermody. “This program also includes the popular A17 17 HMR which was voted ‘Rifle of the Year by both NRA American Hunter and Guns & Ammo magazines.”

The rebate offers include buying any Savage Arms Trophy Hunter, DOA Hunter, Model 14/114 or Model 16/116 and receive a $75 mail-in rebate; or choose any AXIS or A17 synthetic stock and get $30 back. Shooters who purchase any bolt-action Savage rimfire, including the B.MAG and Rascal, will be eligible for a $25 mail-in rebate. Read more

Traditions Performance Firearms Adds Mountain Rifle To Line

Traditions is excited to introduce into their line the Mountain Rifle, as well as the Mountain Rifle Build-It-Yourself kits.

Based off of a Jacob and Samuel Hawken design, the Mountain Rifle was the inseparable companion of fur trappers and American explorers alike. Part of the “plains rifle” family, the Mountain Rifle could be found on the horsebacks of fur trappers looking for beaver and other pelts thanks to its long barrel which enabled this rifle to take targets at longer distances. American explorers also were partial to this rifle due to the longer barrel.

Traditions Mountain Rifle in .50 caliber is reminiscent of the gun used back in this time period of America. While the original had a rust brown finish on the barrel, Traditions has selected a Brown CeraKote Finish which replicates this finish while providing increased corrosion resistance. These rifles feature a 32″ octagonal barrel, Patch Box, custom scrolled trigger guard, 1:48″ twist, double set trigger, wooden ramrod, hexagonal thimbles, 2 tennon design, adjustable rear sight, and more. It is available in Percussion or Flintlock. Read more

Meprolight FT Bullseye Micro Optic

Meprolight’s engineers solved the issue of bulkiness with normal pistol red dot sights by combining fiber optics with tritium. The innovative FT Bullseye is a sleek, low profile single rear sight, which helps shooters to get on target, faster, in all lighting conditions. With this inventive design, there’s no need for a front sight; it’s all in the red-dot. When the dot is centered in the circle, you’re on target. It’s as simple as that! Read more

No Bighead/Silver Carp Detected in Michigan Great Lakes


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that so far in 2016, no bighead and silver carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been found in Michigan waters.Asian carp swimming underwaterThe eDNA surveillance program – a collaborative effort between the Great Lakes states and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – samples high priority locations for the presence of bighead and silver carp genetic material. Read more
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