Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The new AMFMD1C from Radians is an AM / FM Digital Radio Ear Muff with an NRR of 25. The Noise Reduction Rating of 25 and the competitive pricing puts the Radians unit on equal footing with other units offered in the marketplace. Read more
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
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
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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
Trulock Choke prides itself in making an excellent line of high-quality choke tubes for most any shotgun. With waterfowl season almost here, let Trulock Chokes help you get ready for it with a stainless-steel choke tube for your shotgun. Read more
Introducing the most versatile weapons storage system ever, the Weapon RAC (Ready Access Containment) from BenchMaster. Read more
Madison, N.C. – Remington announced today, that it has been awarded, a $47 million dollar initial contract, to supply and deliver over 40,000 R4 carbines with accessories and training by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This contract award is the result of an open bid competition conducted by the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND). Read more
Michigander Charlotte M. Peyerk, 66, of Shelby Township, Michigan has gone from hero to zero after killing a grizzly bear out of season. Her fine is $25,000 and she must apologize to the Safari Club International for cheating. Her son, Mark of Mio, Michigan must pay $30,000 and write a letter of apology, as well.
Both rightfully earn a place in my Poachers category.
Details here…
Thanks to the OutdoorPressroom.
State Senator Evie Hudak resigned her seat Wednesday, just before gun-rights Americans were prepared to submit petitions to boot the lefty Democrat from office. The move enables the Dems to appoint another anti-Second Amendment politician, thus retaining the Dem’s majority. Details of the maneuver are here…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 26, 2013) — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that Thompson/Center Arms is offering sportsmen the chance to win a hunt of a lifetime through “The Real Hunter Giveaway” sweepstakes. The new sweepstakes promotion, which lasts until December 31, 2013, provides entrants the opportunity to win an all-expense paid Texas exotic game hunt with Wade Middleton to be filmed for American Outdoors®. In addition to the fully outfitted trip, the grand prize winner will be provided with the ultimate hunter package which includes a Thompson/Center Venture™ .308 bolt-action rifle, a Leupold® scope, 200 rounds of Hornady® American Whitetail™ ammunition, a pair of Zeiss binoculars, a Steamlight® flashlight, an Otis® cleaning kit and Ripcord, a Plano® hard rifle case plus much more. Read more