Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
ACCOKEEK, MD– Franchi’s Intensity is a 3 ½-inch 12-gauge powerhouse featuring the versatile Inertia Driven® system. The new Intensity shotguns embody the feel of smaller gauge guns, which is possible because the recoil spring encircles the magazine tube located forward of the receiver. This is what keeps recoil in line with the shooter and helps reduce muzzle flip. Read more
Vortex’s tried and true Diamondback riflescopes get a big brother in 2014 with the introduction of the all-new Diamondback HP Series. The HP (High Performance) designation encompasses an array of features hunters are sure to appreciate – game animals, not so much. Read more
Weatherby’s® new PA-459 TR 8-Shot pump shotgun features a magazine capacity of seven 2 ¾-inch shells (plus one in chamber), providing an extra measure of assurance for personal/home defense situations as well as more firepower for three-gun and other competitive shooting events. Read more
Madison, NC – Design a concealed carry handgun to maximize any user’s shooting ability under the extreme stress of a personal defense scenario: This was the charge of Remington engineers, and the launch of the new Model R51 subcompact marks the proud completion of this multi-year mission. Read more
GREELEY, CO- The Nighthunter Xtreme premium German-made riflescope line features high definition glass and rugged components. Over half a century of experience building rugged and reliable, mil-spec products provided Steiner the ability to develop this new line of hunting scopes. Many optics manufacturers boast shock resistance, but Steiner’s battle-grade components introduce a new level of toughness. The Nighthunter Scopes are tested to withstand up to 1000 Gs of force and are waterproof to 6 feet – with electronics installed! Read more
GREELEY, Colo. – Burris® is proud to introduce the new C4 Plus™ line of riflescopes. Offering a truly customized shooting experience, C4 Plus riflescopes provide a custom elevation turret that matches your exact ammunition. PLUS, shooters will enjoy a customized WindMap™ that provides wind hold-off information for your specific ammunition. This customized shooting platform is built with Burris quality and available at an affordable price. Read more
In Michigan, the Upper Peninsula’s kill fell an estimated 15 to 20 percent, while the Lower Peninsula’s kill fell about 10 percent. The annual Mackinac Bridge Authority’s survey of deer on hunters’ vehicles showed a 34 percent decline, with 4,207 deer counted in November, down from 6,420 in 2012. Further, the bridge survey was 26 percent below 2011’s count, 5,731.
Weatherby’s popular Vanguard® Series 2 Synthetic rifle now comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a cartridge that offers precision-based performance at extended ranges for big-game hunters and competitive shooters alike. The gun can be seen at Weatherby’s SHOT Show booth, #12729, starting Tuesday, January 14. Read more
Ann Arbor, MI (January 2014) – EOTech, the world leader in holographic optics, is pleased to announce the release of two new products in their thermal imaging line. The new X320 compact handheld thermal imager and the LWTS clip-on thermal weapon sight will be unveiled at the 2014 SHOT Show.
The X320 is a must see product for this year. This rugged ultra compact handheld thermal imager offers 320 x 240 resolution and features a 30 Hz frame refresh rate. The X320 also offers white hot, black hot and 3 color modes for temperature identification. The interface software included with the X320 allows the operator to customize the temperature measurements and cross hair options. The device is able to detect human activity up to 800 yards away and has a 2x, 3X or 4 X zoom. All of these features and benefits are available through a simple one-button operation menu with a suggested retail price of $3,799. Read more
COMER, GA (January 2014) – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of pistols, carbines, suppressors and MPAR Rifles, suppressors and MPAR Rifles, proudly announces the finest bolt-action .308: the MPA 308BA. Read more