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(Accokeek, MD) Beretta is now shipping an upgraded version of its Pico .380 handgun. This version of the model comes with easier operation and a more robust offering of accessories.
The Beretta Pico .380 is the thinnest, and softest-shooting deep concealment pistol on the market today. The upgraded model offers a lighter trigger pull and easier slide operation. Read more
Cortland, NY…….Serious handloaderss always wish to capture as much data as is possible about their loading tools, settings and process to better be able to replicate those loadings which provide superior accuracy and consistency on the range. Many individuals produce their own forms or use those offered throughout the internet, some at no cost and some bound into books for a fee.
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Redding offers a number of unique tools for the advanced handloader and the company determined that an Advanced Handloaders Data Sheet, which allows the user to document their process and settings, would be a benefit to all who use them. As a result, the company is now providing a free, printable PDF download of this sheet on their website as a service to their customers. It covers basic and advanced loading data and tools, plus case prep, range conditions and a number of features from popular ballistic computer programs. Finally, it allows for the recording of important information on the actual strings shot at the range. This tool allows the user to capture a large amount of information for use at later dates. It also lets the user accurately track load development against a backdrop of actual environmental conditions on the day of use. Read more
Greeley, PA – Once again, USA based Magnum Research is introducing another new version of the iconic Desert Eagle with the addition of their new Cerakote Tungsten to the .44 magnum and .50 AE Desert Eagle products. Read more
The DNR Wildlife Division has produced an instructional video on how to quarter a deer. This may be helpful if you wish to store your deer after you have submitted the head to a DNR deer check station in the core CWD area for testing. In the narrated video, just over eight minutes long, DNR wildlife biologist/pathologist Thomas Cooley demonstrates the quartering process. |
By Glen Wunderlich
Deer hunting season is upon us and it’s time to prepare by thinking ahead. Let’s get to it with this list of 10 suggestions.
Make a list: However you choose to do it, make a list of things that need to be done before you spend time afield. Be prepared to develop the list as thoughts come to mind, by keeping your list handy. By getting stuff out of your head, worry is replaced with action.
Be totally familiar with your gun’s operational features: In a hunting situation, you don’t want to be fumbling around with your safety. Sighting in ahead of time makes sense, because if something goes wrong, you’ll have time to correct it. Understand that this time of year is particularly hectic for gunsmiths and you’ll have little chance for repairs as each day passes.
Have enough ammo: When shopping for ammunition, locate the lot numbers printed somewhere on the boxes and make sure they all match, because different lot numbers could equal different results. The idea is to have enough matching ammo for practice, sighting in and hunting. Also, chamber each round in advance of hunting to ensure compatibility to avoid malfunctions afield.
Sight in properly: Diamond shaped targets are best for scopes with typical crosshair reticles, while black circles work well with iron sights and red dots. For whitetail deer you must be able to put 9 out of 10 shots into an intentionally conservative 6-inch circle from any distance, with any firearm, from any chosen position. If you are honest with yourself and have respect for your quarry, you’ll get close enough to pass this test.
Know your limitations: Making a perfect, ethical shot is always the goal. If you’ve never shot at a moving deer, it’s no time to break the 9 out of 10 rule. Use some type of rest afield whether a tree, shooting sticks, or even sand bags from box blinds.
Keep your distance: If you find another hunter legally hunting near your favorite spot, move on. Stepping on each other benefits nobody.
Be prepared for tracking: In Michigan, it is legal to use dogs to track mortally wounded deer. Be familiar with the laws in advance. If you don’t have access to a tracking dog, there are professionals available to help at www.Michigantracknhounds.com.
Don’t be a showoff: While it’s fun to share photos and to have others view your trophy, not everyone will appreciate your kill. Since hunters make up only about 7 percent of the general population, it’s wise to show discretion.
Tell others of your plans. For those traveling to remote locations, let other people know where you’ll be and when to expect your return. Long-range two-way radios are quite affordable and can save lives when cell phone signals are not available. Pack extra batteries.
Reporting Hunter Harassment: Hunters and anglers in Michigan have the right to enjoy their sport free from deliberate interference. Individuals whose hunting is being obstructed should promptly report the violation to a local conservation officer, by calling the Report All Poaching (RAP) Hotline, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, at: 800-292-7800.
By practicing some common-sense rules, may we all be better sportsmen and women for having done so. Happy hunting!
The past few years have seen an exponential rise in the number of competitive shooters. Many firearms and related products are specifically tailored for these competitive shooting sports and are designed to make firearms lighter, more ergonomic, and vastly versatile in the hands. Aside from their merits in competition, one can easily see why these added benefits provide an upper hand for when the odds are against you whether in a law enforcement, military and or home defense capacity. Read more
Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has renewed its pledge to support and protect America’s heritage of hunting, fishing and trapping with a $1 million donation to the Sportsmen’s Alliance and Foundation.
Through Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, which began in 2010 and is largely funded by retail customers who round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, Cabela’s has been able to support conservation and advocacy organizations that leave a long-lasting impact on the outdoor community by providing and enhancing opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
The $1 million grant will support the Sportsmen’s Alliance mission of protecting and advancing hunting, fishing and trapping in all 50 state legislatures, at the federal level, in the court system and at ballot boxes when animal-rights groups attempt to pervert the political system to advance their own agendas. Read more
Latest Poster from CCG Simplifies Cartridge Families, Their Power Potential, Game Animals They Cover, and Personalized Selection
Morgan, Utah – (October 19, 2015) –Cartridge Comparison Guide, the ultimate hunting & ballistics source, built to help shooters maximize their benefits from cartridge capabilities and ballistic understanding; recently released its latest poster: Parent Case. This poster visually simplifies the vastness and complexities of hunting cartridges available in the U.S. The poster takes six of the most well-known and influential hunting cartridges (223 Remington, 30-30 Win, 308 Win, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Winchester Magnum and 378 Weatherby Magnum) and shows them at 200 percent scale.
The poster also displays four or five popular cartridges at (100 percent scale) that are formed from the same parent case as each of the previous six. In total, the poster showcases 32 cartridges and provides a beautiful background image of a game animal that each cartridge can effectively cover from fox to elephant. Read more
Positive hunting forecast, enhanced habitat, new public access areas highlight October 20th pheasant opener
Saginaw, Mich. – In partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), local chapters of Pheasants Forever in Michigan have made significant progress to restore pheasant habitat and upland traditions during the first five years of the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative (MPRI). With more than 75,000 acres of habitat projects completed thus far by local chapters and an additional 917 acres of land acquisitions finalized by the DNR, Michigan’s upland hunters should look forward to better bird prospects, improved habitat conditions, and more public land available for the October 20th pheasant opener. Read more
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. Model 442 Revolver
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – A staple in the Smith & Wesson revolver line for the last two decades, the Model 442 Airweight® is one of the leading self-defense revolvers available on the market. Consumers can now own a limited-edition model of this popular J-Frame revolver with today’s release of the Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Performance Center Model 442 Exclusive. Manufactured to the exact specifications of Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, this exclusive revolver has been hand-crafted by highly-skilled Smith & Wesson master gunsmiths and custom built with select features that can only be delivered by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center. Read more