Hornady® Announces New Bullets for 2016

Grand Island, NE – Hornady® Manufacturing, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, announces a comprehensive lineup of new and technologically advanced products for 2016. These bullets will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores, and their websites. Dealers can be found by visiting the Retail Locator on hornady.com.

ELD-X™ (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) Bullets

The ELD-X™ bullet is a technologically advanced, match accurate, all-range hunting bullet featuring highest-in-class ballistic coefficients and consistent, controlled expansion at all practical hunting distances.

Hornady® engineers discovered that conventional bullet tip materials in streamlined, high BC bullets melt and deform– no matter the brand or manufacturer. Although not a significant issue affecting moderate BC conventional tipped varmint and hunting bullets, aerodynamic heating causes BC reduction and degradation of accuracy, particularly at extended ranges (400 yds +). To counter this effect, Hornady® identified a heat resistant polymer and developed the patent pending Heat Shield™ tip. This revolutionary new tip creates the perfect meplat (tip) with exceptionally consistent results from bullet to bullet and lot to lot. Read more

Ammunition

380 Xtreme Defense (XD) Ammunition from Lehigh Defense

Lehigh Defense gave the 380 life with our Xtreme Penetrator Technology; now, we have given the 380 Attitude!

The goal was to reduce the depth of penetration to coincide with an individual’s personal comfort level (PCL) for penetration depth, while maintaining or improving the barrier performance of our XP product line. A secondary goal was to significantly increase the size of the Permanent Wound Cavity (PWC) as compared to the XP. We did not just meet these goals; we blew these goals out of the water! Read more

Ammunition

Minox Announces New ZX5 Line of Riflescopes

Designed to meet hunting requirements and the needs of shooting sports, the four new ZX5 riflescopes from MINOX provide a mix of powerful magnification, large field of view and reliability.

Available with or without an illuminated reticle, they make it possible to hunt even in deep twilight conditions. They also let the user concentrate faster on the target and gain an overview at the decisive moment. With all these benefits, the ZX5 ‘scopes deliver an excellent price/performance ratio.

With a 30mm riflescope tube and 5x magnification, the new ZX5 line provides maximum flexibility and precision for short and long-range shooting distances. The large field of view enables quick aiming and a reliable target acquisition. Read more

Optics

MI DNR seeks denned bears in northern Lower PeninsulaDNR wildlife biologist working with a bear

DNR wildlife biologist working with a bear The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for denned bear locations in the northern Lower Peninsula, and is asking those who come across a denned black bear during their hunting, trapping or other outdoor adventures to let the DNR know. Additional black bears, to be fitted with radio collars, are needed for an ongoing bear research project.

“Information gathered from bears assists in managing the black bear population,” said Mark Boersen, DNR wildlife biologist at the Roscommon Customer Service Center. “Currently, we have four female bears being monitored from both air and ground using radio-tracking equipment.” Read more

Wildlife

Weatherby® Introduces The Vanguard® Modular Chassis Rifle

Paso Robles, Calif.—Weatherby Inc., legendary firearms manufacturer, is honored to introduce the Modular Chassis rifle, one of the latest iterations of the Vanguard® series that debuted in the early 1970s. Since that time, Vanguard® rifles have redefined the level of performance that’s attainable from a production hunting rifle —especially budget-friendly models. With its new Modular Chassis rifle, the company combines the best attributes of the Vanguard® with features deemed nonnegotiable by the tactical community.

Adhering to the Weatherby® axiom, “Nothing is … more accurate,” accompanying the Modular Chassis rifle is an accuracy guarantee; when using premium ammunition, it will produce a three-shot group measuring 0.99-inch or less at 100 yds. from a cold barrel. Aiding this assurance is a cold-hammer-forged, No. 3-contour “bull” barrel measuring 0.740-inch at the muzzle. Twenty-two inches in length, the free-floating barrel has a bead-blasted, matte-blue finish to minimize glare.

The heart of the Modular Chassis rifle, the renowned Vanguard® action, is affixed to a CNC-machined, 6061 aluminum chassis that has a black, hard-anodized finish. The svelte, minimalist fore-end features hole spacing for Magpul MOE L5 (11 slot) and L3 (7 slot) accessory rails for true customization, as well as a stud to which a bipod and/or sling can be attached. Meanwhile, its oversize trigger guard grants a gloved finger unimpeded access to the trigger.

As with other Vanguard® rifles, the Modular Chassis is equipped with a match-quality, two-stage trigger that’s user adjustable for pull weight. It also has the familiar three-position safety and fluted bolt with dual-opposed locking lugs of its siblings.

Feeding the tactical rifle is a detachable, MDT pattern, staggered-column, polymer box magazine that holds 10 rounds of .223 Rem. or .308 Win.—its initial chamberings. This not only ensures supplemental rounds for follow-up shots or multiple target engagement are at the ready, but also immediate load adaptability; simply replace the magazine with one having loads optimally suited for the situation. Additional magazines will be available on Weatherby.com.

Borrowed from AR-style rifles, the Modular Chassis rifle is fitted with the 1.26-lb., bilateral Luth-AR Modular Buttstock Assembly (MBA) 1. Constructed from glass-filled nylon, the MBA-1 is fully adjustable for length of pull and comb height. The latter ensures consistent cheekweld and eye-to-optic alignment. Rounding out the package, a Hogue Inc. Overmolded pistol grip with finger grooves, texturing, and a palm swell enhances purchase and comfort.

The Vanguard® Modular Chassis rifle is scheduled to hit dealer’s shelves by November 16, 2016 with an MSRP of $1,449. Call your local authorized Weatherby® dealer to order yours today.

Firearms

Winchester SX3 Universal Hunter in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country

Winchester Repeating Arms® is now offering the SX3 Universal Hunter autoloading shotgun in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo for 2015. It is offered in both 12 and 20 gauge models.

The SX3 Universal Hunter features a synthetic stock with textured gripping surfaces. The back-bored barrels and the Invector-Plus Choke Tube System combine to deliver a consistent and reliable shot pattern. The 12 gauge model has 3½” chambering with 26″ or 28″ barrel lengths. The 20 gauge model has 3″ chambering and is also offered with 26″ or 28″ barrels. Read more

Firearms

NEW Lightforce LED 180


< The wait is over! No longer do off-roaders and 4x4 enthusiasts have to choose between performance and efficiency as Lightforce introduces the powerhouse LED 180 to its driving lamp line. Available in either spot or combination configurations, LED 180 spotlights are built to the high standard that customers have come to expect from the Lightforce brand. Refusing to compromise, Lightforce's LED 180 is amongst the most powerful 70w LED lights on the market, and the 5000k color temperature of the light ensures the LED range will perfectly combine with your existing Lightforce products. Read more
General

UTG’s Recon 360 Bipod, TL-BP02

The Recon 360 is UTG’s most innovative bipod design to date. When it comes to providing a stable platform to shoot from, the heavy duty Recon 360 is unlike any other with features designed to give you an edge. Its offset mounting deck allows for a cantilevered forward installation, maximizing the use of available space on your firearm, be it on a rail system or sling swivel stud mount.

Advanced features such as a tension adjustable 360° panning and multi-axial tilting capability allows any attached firearm to be panned from left to right and tilted both side to side and forward and aft in one smooth fluid motion; resulting in all terrain capability without sacrificing even the slightest bit of mobility. The front and rear tension adjustment screws can be easily adjusted with a screwdriver or coin to set the amount of tension resistance to your liking.

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Firearms

Aguila Ammunition Introduces Shotshell Product Line to U.S. Market

Aguila Ammunition is excited to formally introduce its extensive shotshell product line to the U.S. market. The 54-year old company has re-branded its shotshell offering for hunters, sport shooters, home defense and law enforcement.

As the largest ammunition manufacturer in Latin America, Aguila is now bringing its innovative line of shotshell to the United States. Aguila is offering a competition line for skeet, trap and sporting clays as well as an exclusive pigeon load. The line includes both 7.5, 8 and 9 shot in standard and high velocities. Aguila’s traditional shotshell line-up includes 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 in standard, high velocity and buckshot loads.

Aguila is the only manufacturer in the market to produce the Minishell. The unique Minishell provides good velocities in a 1 ¾” shell that allows for higher magazine capacities without sacrificing performance. The Minishell is perfect for over/under shotguns and is an excellent low recoil cartridge available in 7 ½ shot, slug and buckshot. Read more

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