NSSF Challenges Local Boy Scouts Councils WIth $50,000 in Grants

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Boy Scouts of America Councils that take up the challenge to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship can receive a portion of $50,000 in grant funds provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
For the fourth year, NSSF is making challenge grants available to qualifying BSA Councils. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. Read more

Hawk Eggs Hatching: Watch on Cornell’s Live Cam

Ithaca, N.Y.–It was an eventful weekend for Big Red and Ezra, the Red-tailed Hawk pair nesting on a light pole high above the Cornell University campus. Two of their three eggs hatched Sunday, April 27. Viewers can watch at AllAboutBirds.org/CornellHawks to see the parents feeding two fluffy chicks and to watch the last egg hatch out.
In addition to the hawks, viewers can watch nesting Barn Owls, Barred Owls, Laysan Albatrosses, and other birds at AllAboutBirds.org/Cams.

Obama Administration’s latest “Executive Action” aims to curb ammo imports

The BATFE sure doesn’t care about ballistics and Obama sure doesn’t care about the Second Amendment.

According to John Lott, the 5.45×39 is slightly narrower and a little longer than a .22 magnum.  If you want to see the illogic of banning the importation of the 5.45×39 compare it to the .44 magnum or the 38 special.

In inches 5.45 is about .21 inches, so that is less than half the diameter of the .44 inches magnum shell.  The 38 special is .359 inches in diameter.
The 39 millimeter length is 1.535 inches, while the .44 magnum is 1.61 inches (41 millimeters).  The .38 special is also slightly longer than the 5.45×39 — it is 1.55 inches long.

More details here…

Ruger Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 10/22®

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 10/22®, is proud to announce the 10/22® 50th Anniversary Design Contest Winning Rifle. The contest winning rifle, available only in 2014, takes the legendary action and renowned, reliable rotary magazine of the 10/22® and combines them with the best features of other popular Ruger® rifles. The result is a fun, versatile .22 rifle that enthusiasts of all ages are sure to enjoy. Read more

Winchester’s Deadly Long Beard XR Turkey Loads

By Glen Wunderlich

At the end of a day’s session at the firing range, a friend plopped down a 12 x 18-inch turkey target thoroughly covered with shot from Winchester’s new Long Beard XR 12-gauge load.  “60 yards!” he exclaimed.

12-Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR, No. 5 Shot, 60 Yards

12-Gauge Winchester Long Beard XR, No. 5 Shot, 60 Yards

 

I knew right then that further review was necessary.

Winchester obliged by supplying some of its Long Beard XR copper plated, 3-inch loads of 4s and 6s and some test targets.  It was time for the testing to begin.

With a “scant” 1 ¾-ounce load of shot, it’s almost incomprehensible how science could make it more effective than much heavier loads.  A proprietary Shot-Lok compound insures the plated pellets’ roundness under impact in the barrel.  The result:  more pellets on target.

Since it doesn’t need as much costly shot to get the job done, the price of $23 for a box of 10 rounds is significantly less than other high-end shotshells.  Plus, the felt recoil seemed to be a bit less punishing – even with the added weight of an additional ¼ ounce of shot buffer material.  Winchester claims the load offers 10 percent greater penetration over standard loads beyond 50 yards and twice the number of pellets in a 10-inch circle out to 60 yards.

Here’s what I learned.  At 40 yards, a charge of #4 shot put 39 pellets on target in the head and neck. No. 4 Shot, 50 Yards I backed up to 50 yards and 16 pellets resulted in the kill zone.

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Premium Introduces Trophy Copper Muzzleloader Bullet and B.O.R. Lock MZ System

ANOKA, Minn. – April 24, 2014 – Federal Premium® will redefine modern in-line performance when it unveils the all-new Trophy® Copper Muzzleloader Bullet during the 2014 NRA Meetings & Exhibits event, April 24 through April 27. Its exclusive B.O.R. Lock MZ™ System provides 200-yard accuracy in a non-sabot bullet design that’s easy to load, scrubs fouling from the breech and ensures consistent seating. Read more

Michigan DNR: Wolf survey results indicate no significant change in state’s wolf population

GW:  So science has it right again.  We didn’t kill ’em all.  But, we are sure to hear the cries of wolf from the Humane Society of the United States. 

The results of Michigan’s 2014 wolf population survey indicate no significant change in the estimated number of wolves in the Upper Peninsula compared to the results of last year’s survey, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division officials said today. 

DNR wildlife biologists estimate there was a minimum of 636 wolves in Michigan this winter, with a confidence interval of plus-or-minus 42 animals. In comparison, the 2013 population estimate was 658 wolves, with a confidence interval of plus-or-minus 56 animals. Read more

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