November 2013 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Down

The November 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,308,100 is a decrease of 14.2 percent compared to the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,525,177 in November 2012. For comparison, the unadjusted November 2013 NICS figure of 1,805,759 reflects a 9.6 percent decrease from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,997,703 in November 2012. NSSF-adjusted NICS for November 2013 is the second highest on record – an 18.8% increase over November 2011. Read more

Advantages of Granular Powder in Muzzleloaders

By Glen Wunderlich

For those of us that handload their own ammunition, the resulting accuracy can be quite satisfying.  Even though modern factory ammunition rivals that of the do-it-yourselfer, shooters that want to squeeze the most from a given firearm, still build their own loads.  With muzzleloaders, however, each of us becomes a handloader of necessity.

Although many facets of muzzleloading have changed over the past 150 years, – including powder, primers, projectiles and firearms – we still handload each charge one at a time.  Traditionalists use genuine black powder, while the modern hunter may opt for black powder substitutes, which minimize the potential for fouling and corrosion.

One of the most popular muzzleloading powders on the market today is Hodgdon’s Triple Seven powder.  The modern powder can produce some of the most consistent results and that’s what accuracy-minded handloaders want.  This fuel comes in various configurations – pellets of various weights and granular in sizes of FFg and FFFg.

Before getting into granular formations, a few words about the handy pellets are in order:  pelletized powder is not consistent.  When weighed, they can vary as much as several grains.   Add to this malady the fact that the pellets can be damaged by bouncing them around, they become even more inconsistent.  Not so with granular. Read more

Barrett Rifles Cyber Monday Offers

On Monday, December 2, 2013, be sure to visit barrettrifles.com to take advantage of the deals below.
REC7 5.56 Upper w/ MFR Handguard – $1275.00
A complete REC7 5.56 mm piston driven upper receiver that utilizes the Barrett enhanced, NP3 coated, full auto bolt carrier and parkerized bolt assembly.
The 16″ cold-hammer forged chrome-lined barrel with 2 position gas block, one piece stainless steel piston and DD MFR hand guard provide unparalleled accuracy and reliabIlity. Read more

PCP Ammo Set to Release Limited Production .308 Polymer Cased Ammo

Register at the link below for special invitation only purchasing opportunity.
After several years of engineering research, development, testing, and production planning, PCP Ammunition is pleased to offer its .308 polymer cased ammunition to the commercial market. This is the first time in history that a ammunition manufacturer has offered high performance polymer cased rifle ammunition to the commercial market. Prior to this initial civilian release PCP Ammunition was recently awarded contracts with the US Government Department of Defense to deliver advanced lightweight polymer sub-sonic ammunition and an improved .50 caliber precision round. Read more

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