Suppressors Legal for Hunting in Michigan

Written by ASA on February 12, 2016 – Comments

Salvo Hunting

On February 11th, Michigan became the 38th state to allow for the use of firearm suppressors while hunting when the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) voted 4 – 1 to approve an amended version of Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1 of 2016. The measure became effective immediately.

The initial proposal included two arbitrary restrictions which would have limited the decibel reduction of suppressors allowed in the field to 30 dB, and would have also prohibited the use of subsonic ammunition by anyone using a suppressor while hunting. Prior to the final vote, Commissioner Louise Klarr offered an amendment to remove these two provisions from the proposed rule. Her measure passed also 4 – 1. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Remington Announces American Clay & Field Reloadable Sport Loads


Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) announced today that it is now shipping their new reloadable, American Clay & Field sport loads.American Clay & Field loads are made in America, using 100% American-made components by serious shotgunners for serious shotgunners, and offer the perfect combination of American-made quality, performance and value.

American Clay & Field components include high antimony lead shot, STS primers, Power Piston wads and unibody hulls featuring premium brass-plated steel caps. The high-hardness lead shot provides consistent, tight patterns at all ranges. Read more

Ammunition

PulseTech® Products Introduces Plug-and-Charge Solar Charger Maintainer


SOUTHLAKE, TX- Fleet managers and sales dealers for buses, trucks, heavy construction equipment as well as RV owners can eliminate jump starts and extend battery life with the new SP-5 OTR Solar Charger Maintainer new 5 Watt system that utilizes a simple, temporary plug-in instead of a permanent, more complicated installation.The easy-to-use OTR attaches to the vehicle¹s exterior hood with four suction cups and plugs directly into the OBD connector for power. The set up allows for easy installation and removal in seconds. Read more
General

Magnum Research Introduces Apocalyptic Desert Eagle


Greeley, PA – Should you ever find yourself surrounded by Zombies or other unworldly forces, the new Magnum Research Mark XIX Apocalyptic Desert Eagle may very well be your best defense. The new Cerakote™ distressed matte white finish would intimidate even the most wild of beasts and evil immortals.For shooting enthusiasts who do not really worry about the apocalypse, this new Mark XIX Desert Eagle distressed white finish just earns kudos for its “cool factor”. The new Cerakote finish consists of a multi-step process which involves a high temperature ceramic coating that holds up well under normal use. It has been extensively tested for durability and has proven to be very tough.

The Apocalyptic Desert Eagle comes in two calibers: .50 AE and .44 Magnum. The .50 AE is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol with a 7-round capacity. The .44 Magnum has an 8-round capacity. Both guns measure 10.75″ in length with a 6″ barrel. Slide width is 1.25″, height 6.25″ and the weight with an empty magazine is approximately 4 lbs. 5.8 oz. in .50 AE, and 4 lbs. 6.6 oz. in the .44 Mag. Read more

Firearms

Rugged Cross RCB Quad 26 Ground Blind in Realtree Xtra


COLUMBUS, GA– While sticking with the concept of “ultimate concealment” Rugged Cross introduces another game changer to the outdoors industry — the RCB Quad 26 Ground Blind in Realtree Xtra. This quad-panel ground blind boasts portability, versatility and durability.With its all-aluminum frame and stainless-steel piano hinges, the RCB QUAD 26, which is light in weight at 9 lbs, allows hunters the advantage of not only being extremely mobile, but also allows for effortless set up and take down. Complete with custom straps and a shoulder harness, this unique blind folds out and stands on its own with no additional assembly required. The screen panels are made of durable mesh material that provides hunters a complete unobstructed view of game, allowing them to see out but nothing to see in. With the versatility of this blind, hunters are not only able to scout out the next location, but they can hunt a variety of game. Read more
Hunting

Suppressor Ready Pistols Now Available From Browning

For 2016 Browning is introducing two pistols that come factory ready to accept suppressors. Now shooters have the option of shooting the fun Browning 1911-22 with reduced noise.

The Black Label 1911-22 Full Size Suppressor Ready with Rail and the Black Label 1911-22 Compact Suppressor Ready with Rail will feature threaded muzzle ends ready for suppressors. The pistols come from the factory with muzzle protectors on the threaded portion of the barrels. The Full Size pistol has a 4 ¼” length barrel and the Compact a 3 5/8” barrel length. Read more

Firearms

Fear Not the Plot!

So-called “candy crops” like oats, winter peas, or brassicas (beets, rapes, turnips, etc.) are highly attractive and palatable to deer, and are great choices for hunting plots. Jason Campbell photo.

Planning your first wildlife food plot? Follow a few key steps for food plot success.

By Josh Lantz

Few hunters have degrees in horticulture. So when the average deer hunter decides it’s time to up his or her game by putting in a food plot, the process can seem overwhelming.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Follow a few key steps for food plot success. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Meprolight R4E Optimized Duty Sight


Meprolight, manufacturer of the finest night sights and optics joined forces with two decorated U.S. Special Forces soldiers with years of experience in counter-terrorism units and instruction at the most elite special ops schools in the military to develop the tritium powered combat sight for handguns— the R4E. The Optimized Duty Sight is currently available for all Glocks with versions for other pistol models expected to arrive in the near future. This tritium-powered duty sight is ideal for all lighting conditions. The R4E has improved first-round hit probability and can improve your overall shooting, here’s how! Read more
Optics

2016 Southwest Nationals Long Range underway


Competitors taking best shot at BASF’s 1,000-yard rangePHOENIX , AZ – — More than 350 long-range recreational shooters from the U.S. and several foreign nations will be competing through Sunday at the 2016 Southwest Nationals Long Range at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix.

It’s world-class shooting at a world-class facility. The Arizona Game and Fish Department built the 1,000-yard range, featuring 100 shooting stations, well-maintained firing lines and additional wind flags, to provide a first-class recreational shooting experience. A year ago, California-based Berger Bullets donated a new multipurpose building, while Nightforce Optics paid for the expansion of the parking area. Desert Sharpshooters Rifle Club hosts the event. Read more

Firearms

Burris Introduces New Modular Adjustment Dial System


GREELEY, Colo. — For 2016, Burris Optics has developed the new Modular Adjustment Dial (M.A.D.) System, allowing shooting enthusiasts to choose from competition-style exposed knobs or capped knobs on both windage and elevation adjustments in any combination they desire.The complete windage and elevation turret adjustment system on select XTR II™ and Veracity® models has been re-engineered to accept the M.A.D. System knobs. Read more
Optics
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