NEW AVIAN-X LCD LAYDOWN HEN SENDS GOBBLERS ALL THE RIGHT SIGNALS

Port Clinton, OH (December 18, 2015) – Hens play the ultimate roles in determining spring gobbler behavior and, ultimately, spring turkey hunting success. From the first gobbling of the breeding season through the very end of the nesting period, toms are constantly on the lookout for receptive hens.

 

 

 

 

Like males of the human species, gobblers aren’t mind readers. Even the most macho sometimes needs an obvious sign. In the turkey world, a hen simply can’t convey her receptiveness to suitors any more clearly than by laying down. Bow-chicka-bow-wow. Read more

Hunting

Nikon Introduces New Products to Combat Wind Drift

While it’s no secret that the wind can have an effect on the trajectory of a bullet, not all hunters and shooters have the training or experience to adequately compensate for the effects of wind drift. But thanks to two new product lines from Nikon Sport Optics, hunters and shooters now have an effective and easy-to-use system to compensate for bullet wind drift.
Nikon is pleased to announce the availability of the MONARCH 5 riflescope line, an exciting 2015 introduction that will surely be a flagship product for years to come.  Not only does the MONARCH 5 riflescope line feature Nikon’s legendary ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lenses, it is also the first Nikon riflescope to utilize the new Advanced BDC reticle and has an incredible 5-time zoom ratio for superior close-quarters and long-range effectiveness.
The new glass-etched Advanced BDC reticle, similar to the

standard BDC reticle, has unique open circles going down the vertical sight post that are used as aiming points to compensate for bullet drop at extended ranges. What differentiates the Advanced BDC reticle is that it also has windage marks on both the left and right side of the post. Each windage mark is calibrated for a 10-mile-per-hour cross wind when the rifle is zeroed at either 100 or 200 yards. Even if the cross wind is more or less than 10 mph, shooters now have a reliable benchmark to compensate for the effect that a strong gust of wind can have on their point of impact.

 
Nikon has also launched the Spot On™ Ballistic Wind Meter that plugs directly into the headphone port found on almost all smart phones. The Spot On Wind Meter takes an accurate reading of the wind speed and direction and inputs the data directly into the Spot On Ballistic Match Technology™ Application that every serious hunter and shooter should have on their smart phone.

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Optics

Starline Brass Partners with CMP for New Online Promotion


SEDALIA, MO – To promote the sport of shooting, Starline Brass has recently announced a new online promotion where one lucky person will win a Dueling Tree from Custom Metal Products and a $100 Starline gift certificate. You can enter to win the Center Fire Pistol and Rifle Dueling Tree and Starline gift certificate on Facebook at www.facebook.com/starlinebrass or through Starline’s website at www.starlinebrass.com/cmp.The contest began December 18, 2015 at 4:00 a.m. CST and ends January 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Contestants can enter once daily through Starline’s website or Starline’s Facebook page to increase their chances to win and can receive bonus entries for sharing the contest through Facebook with their Friends. Read more
Ammunition

PTAC USA Partners With Apex On New ECP Elite Combat Pistol


PTAC USA, manufacturers of high quality performance driven custom firearms, announces the upcoming release of their new Elite Combat Pistol, or ECP, based on the proven M&P 9mm platform from Smith & Wesson and factory equipped from PTAC USA with upgrades from Apex Tactical Specialties, Trijicon and 10-8 Performance.”Building on the excellent foundation of the Smith & Wesson M&P pistol, and partnering with the leading manufacturers of the performance upgrades shooters demand, we designed and built the ECP to deliver maximum performance,” said Alex DeBono, product manager for PTAC USA.

Driving the high-speed performance of the 9mm ECP is a suite of fire control system improvements from Apex Tactical Specialties. The pistol is outfitted with Apex’s patented Forward Set Sear and Trigger System, which includes their Ultimate Striker Block and Forward Set Spring Kit, giving the pistol a crisp, short trigger pull that more closely resembles that of a 1911 than found in any other striker-fired pistol. Read more

Firearms

Magnum Research Introduces New Lightweight Desert Eagles

Weighing in at almost 5 pounds, the stout Desert Eagle has always demanded two-fisted handling. Now, Magnum Research is proud to introduce two new models in a lighter weight version which will make a noticeable difference when handling the pistol – albeit two hands are still recommended for most shooters. The Desert Eagle L5 and the L6 weigh in almost a pound or 2 pounds lighter than other similar Desert Eagle products.

The new Mark XIX L5 in .357 Magnum is offered with an all new 5-inch barrel length and features a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame, black carbon steel slide and barrel, and Hogue finger groove rubber grips. The pistol also has Magnum Research’s widely popular integral muzzle brake. The new lighter version of this popular Desert Eagle .357 is 2 pounds 9 oz. (3 lbs. 2 oz./50 oz. with an empty magazine) which also makes it New York State compliant. Overall length is 9.75″, height is 6.25″ and the slide width is 1.25″. The DE357L5IMB comes with one 9-round magazine and suggested MSRP is $1,790.

Magnum Research also addressed the need for a lighter weight Desert Eagle in their popular .50 AE model. The Mark XIX L6 weighs just 3 pounds 7 oz. – nearly 12 oz. lighter than other similar Desert Eagle models. It is offered with a hard-coat anodized black aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide and integral muzzle break barrel, attractive black appointments and features a picatinny rail on the frame. Overall length is 10.75″, height is 6.25″, and the slide width is 1.25″. The single action pistol has a 4-pound trigger pull. The L6 ships with one 7-round magazine and the MSRP for the DE50ASIMB is $2,054. The new lightweight Desert Eagles take the same magazines as the current steel models. Read more

Firearms

SIG SAUER Tango4 And Tango6 Riflescopes

SIG SAUER, Inc., the world’s most renowned name in firearms, is proud to introduce the TANGO Series of tactical riflescopes from SIG’s Electro-Optics Division. No one understands the need for unquestioning accuracy better than SIG SAUER. The TANGO Series was designed for one reason: making the shot count.

Leading the way in the all new lineup of SIG SAUER Optics, the TANGO scopes have been specifically designed to set the bar within the tactical optics industry. Comprised of the TANGO6 and TANGO4, this series will give the shooter an unsurpassed advantage in any situation.

The TANGO6 super-zoom 6X riflescope performs in varied settings ranging from close quarter battle operations to long range shooting, from 3-Gun competitions to hunting dangerous game, from bolt-actions to MSR’s. This premium scope is complete with an HDX™ optical system for extreme clarity and low-light performance. The TANGO6 incorporates a HellFire™ fiber optic and glass-etched illuminated reticles, first or second focal plane designs and SIG’s innovative LockDown™ turrets which feature a resettable zero, zero-stop and is lockable at any location. This TANGO scope includes one FREE SBT™ (SIG Ballistic Turret) custom lasered elevation dial calibrated to the shooter’s unique ballistics and environmental conditions. Read more

Optics

Last Michigan elk hunt of 2015 is complete


DNR staff member checking in elk hunterAlthough it may not feel like a Michigan December, the final 2015 elk hunt drew to a close last weekend.”We had crazy weather conditions for this year’s late elk hunt,” said Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Shelby Hiestand. “In a typical year, we would have had a ton of snow on the ground, where hunters could track and pattern elk and really have a better chance at spotting them against the white snow.”

Although conditions may not have been typical for the December elk hunt, the harvest was still quite successful. Ninety-two percent of hunters harvested an elk this December season, totaling 46 elk. Each hunter was selected out of a random, weighted lottery of more than 31,000 Michigan hunters who applied to hunt elk this year. Read more

Hunting

MI Late antlerless deer season begins Dec. 21

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2015 late antlerless firearm deer season is right around the corner. Below is a list of the deer management units (DMUs) that are open and closed for this private-land-only hunt.

A valid private-land antlerless deer license is required for this season, which runs Dec. 21, 2015, through Jan. 1, 2016. Read more

Hunting

Walther’s Slim 9mm Meets Comfort with the New PPS M2

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – New to the Walther line of personal protection pistols is the PPS M2, an innovative new 9mm pistol that sets the bar for ergonomics and comfort for concealed carry. The new PPS M2 is engineered for the concealed carry shooter looking for a slim 9mm that provides superior concealability while maintaining comfort and accuracy. The new PPS M2 is built to carry, measuring in at 1 inch wide, low profile and smooth features. This coupled with a new push button style magazine release for easy operation, highlights some of the changes from the Classic PPS to the new M2.

The new PPS M2 is equipped with a smooth, light 6.1 lb trigger pull, which improves control and accuracy. The PPS M2 can be the perfect fit for every shooter with Carl Walther signature ergonomics, that have become a staple in 21st Century Walther Arms. The PPS M2 is also available in an LE edition with phosphoric sights. Read more

Firearms

Christmas Comes Early For PA Eagle Cam Viewers

Streaming video from Hanover, Pa. nest now available at Game Commission’s website.  To view the Eagle Cam, go to the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.state.pa.us and click on the eagle cam icon found near the top of the homepage. The live stream can be accessed on the page that will open.

What’s better than a camera that gives viewers worldwide a rare glimpse inside a bald-eagle nest?

That’s easy – two cameras. Read more

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