Leupold Announces Second Generation of RX-1400i TBR/w Laser Rangefinder

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to introduce the second generation of the RX-1400i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder.

The RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2 enters the market as the most feature-rich rangefinder in its class. With Leupold’s proprietary DNA laser engine and an exceptionally bright red display, this rangefinder will give you fast, accurate, and visible readings every time. Its True Ballistic Range/Wind technology delivers custom shoot-to distances based on your rifle cartridge, and its Flightpath feature indicates possible arrow obstructions when you’re hunting with a bow.

“The new RX-1400i TBR/W is absolutely the best rangefinder in its class,” said Eric Overstreet, Technology Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “It’s lightning-fast, and the True Ballistic Range/Wind (TBR/W) technology takes precision to the next level by offering 25 selectable ballistics groups that account for your preferred cartridge, helping you dial in the exact range of your target. Don’t rely on rifleman’s rule when you can choose the unparalleled accuracy of TBR/W.”

Using the rifleman’s rule on an angled 600-yard shot could result in a 10-15-inch margin of error when compared to the dead-on accuracy of Leupold’s TBR/W. And with TBR/W’s 10-mph wind holds, you’ll have all the information you need to experience more first-shot hits. Combine that accuracy with Leupold’s Custom Dial System and you’ll be on target in seconds. Read more

Optics

TALO Navy SEAL Foundation SIG P320

In time for Memorial Day, TALO Distributors, Inc. is proud to share that the SIG SAUER P320 XCarry Navy SEAL Foundation is in stock at TALO member distributors. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. TALO and SIG SAUER are proud to support this worthy cause. More info on the NSF can be found at www.navysealfoundation.org.

The P320 Navy Seal Foundation is chambered in 9mm Luger. It has an optic cut XCarry slide with the Navy Seal Foundation logo engraving, an XCarry grip module with magwell, a 4.6″ 1/2×28 threaded barrel, suppressor height XRay3 day/night sights, and comes with three 21rd magazines. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Navy Seal Foundation. The item number is 320XCA-9-BXR3P-TB-NSF. Read more

Firearms

Cobalt Kinetics & Firearms Depot to Release Pro-Staff Signature Rifles

Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of exquisitely designed (and expertly built) American Masterpiece firearms and accessories; is proud to announce that they will be teaming up with Firearms Depot to release two signature rifle builds designed by their Pro-Staff members. Jon Dufresne (Kinetic Consulting) & Don Edwards (Greenline Tactical) have lent their subject matter expertise to design the 11.5” CK-Pro “Bear Claw” and the 13.9” CK-Pro “Fast Eddie” platforms.

The collaboration between both companies was viewed as a great opportunity to provide customers with specialized platforms that were built using specs hand-picked by each shooter (and borrowing on years of subject matter expertise in the process). Each build will feature the same list of amazing components that makes the standard CK-Pro so amazingly accurate/ dependable, but with some tasteful upgrades too. The 11.5” & 13.9” will come equipped with Cobalt’s suppressor compatible RCB muzzle devices (Deadair Keymo on 13.9” & HUXWRX QD on 11.5”). They will also come with lo-profile, 2-point slings. Read more

Firearms

NSSF Praises Gov. DeSantis Signing Law Barring Tracking Codes for Firearm Retail Purchases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing SB 214, a law that bars credit card companies from implementing a special Merchant Category Code (MCC) for credit card purchases at firearm retailers. Gov. DeSantis, and the Florida legislature, are ensuring that the privacy of customers at firearm retailers remains protected and is not collected to be used in an illegal backdoor firearm registry.

“Governor DeSantis is standing up against a ‘woke’ initiative borne from the efforts of antigun Wall Street banks and their gun control allies in the media to use lawful private transactions as a means to usher in gun control,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “No law-abiding American should be subjected to having their name and financial data being added to a government-accessible watchlist simply for exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Governor DeSantis is ensuring that Floridians won’t be held captive by the radical ‘woke’ antigun agenda that seeks to weaponize credit cards in gun owners’ wallets against them. Gun owners should worry about what’s in their wallet, not who’s in their wallet.”

Florida’s SB 214 will ensure that the names of law-abiding firearm owners are not illegally recorded on a list or registry; prohibit a payment settlement entity, merchant acquiring entity or third party settlement organization from assigning a MCC classifying a merchant as a seller of firearms or ammunition; and authorize the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to investigate alleged violations of the law. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

CMP Adds Action Pistol to List of Club Sanctioned Matches

If you are part of a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Affiliated Club, you may now sanction Action Pistol matches at your home range!

CMP Affiliated Clubs have the opportunity to host their own local CMP Sanctioned Matches, all year long. CMP Match Sanctioning is available for Three-Position Air Rifle, Excellence-In-Competition (EIC), non-EIC, CMP Match Pistol and CMP Games Rifle and Pistol events, along with Smallbore, Mid-Range and Long Range competitions.

Action Pistol is one of CMP’s latest programs – offering events that combine accuracy and movement. With such high profile Action Pistol matches as the long-standing Bianchi Cup in Missouri now facilitated by the CMP, the organization is striving to include more opportunities for the discipline around the country.

Those who wish to sanction a CMP Action Pistol match must first complete an application form for CMP Sanctioned Matches and Clinics, found at https://thecmp.org/competitions/forms/. Match directors must also submit a copy of the match program along with the application. Read more

Firearms

Making Friends at Terry’s Gun Shop

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

If a man does not make new acquaintances, as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone; a man should keep his friendships in constant repair…Samuel Johnson 1709-1784

It’s always a comforting feeling to arrive at one’s vacation destination – this one being the Rifle River Recreation Area in Ogema County. Even with a detailed camping list and having checked all the boxes, suspicion that I had forgotten something crept in on the way north.  Sure enough, upon arrival, it was discovered that my large cooler full of hand-picked food was left behind.  After establishing camp, a trip into Rose City was necessitated to restock provisions.

Fortunately, the Family Fare market had the requisite necessities. However, a detour ensued, when I motored in the opposite direction from camp following the signs to Terry’s Gun Shop a mile west of Rose City.  The refrigerated items would be fine for a little while, thought I.

The sign at the side of the road indicated the shop opened at 1pm.  Dang!  I was too early.  As I began to turn around at the drive, an ol’ boy was mowing and alertly noticed my vehicle’s maneuver and promptly waved me in.  “Are you Terry?” I called out.  “I am he” was the response and he proceeded to open the shop’s door.

I told Terry that I was looking for a .410 gauge repeating shotgun for hunting, after which he asked what that meant to me.  Terry then removed a few firearms from his safe and carefully pulled out an old J.C Higgins bolt-action shotgun made for Sears Roebucks by Savage Arms in the 1950s.

.410 Shotgun made for Sears Roebuck by Savage

It was a shining example of American craftsmanship and quality of days gone by.  Bluing was flawless and the straight-grain walnut stock was better than any modern-day synthetics.  The action was tight and slick.

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“I’ll take it” involuntarily seemed to jump from my lips.

When asked how long he had been this location, Terry replied, “All my life.”  We then learned we had acquaintances in common – one from the area and one from Owosso – both having passed on.  We hit it off and began to talk guns – old guns – like the gem I had in my hands.

However, one hitch evolved:  Credit cards were not accepted and I didn’t have the cash in my pocket.  With the refrigerated food still in the truck outside, I decided to get to a fast-cash machine in town and then head back to camp for my first meal of the day.

Back to the gun shop, the previously vacant lot now had five vehicles in front belonging to five men sitting indoors with Terry behind the desk.  I felt like I was among friends and shared a few laughs with the local boys.  Returning to camp was one happy camper.  (Ugh!  I usually hate that reference, but not this time!)

Back home, the old scattergun was function tested and patterned at 25 yards with different loads and the results couldn’t have been better.

In summary, the fishing was more than slow, but gaining a friend made my northern visit worthwhile.

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Michigan: dry weather boosts fire risk around state, especially in northern Lower Peninsula

Warm, sunny spring days across most of Michigan this week have sparked people’s interest in outdoor fun, but warmer weather also stokes wildfire danger. Make fire safety a top priority when working in the yard, riding all-terrain vehicles or building an evening bonfire.

Fire danger is highest across the northern Lower Peninsula and in parts of the Upper Peninsula, said Jeff Vasher, fire specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“Humidity is low, so the environment is drying out fast,” Vasher said. “A fire can take off with very little warning in these kinds of conditions, especially if it’s windy at all.”

Some parts of the Upper Peninsula still have melting snow, but those that don’t also are drying fast. Fire danger is expected to remain elevated throughout the weekend. Read more

Wildlife

Davidson’s Exclusive Girsan MC P35 PI OPS

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories wholesalers, is pleased to announce its latest Exclusive pistol produced in conjunction with EAA/Girsan.

Since beginning its relationship with EAA/Girsan, Davidson’s has introduced dozens of Exclusives in collaboration with the Turkey-based manufacturer.

When EAA/Girsan first brought the 9mm chambered MC P35 to market, Davidson’s was quick to begin design and production on several exclusives in this product family. The most recent to be received is this PI OPS model. Read more

Firearms

THROOM Ricochet-Free Targets BounceBack Series

BounceBack™ targets mount on soft wood 2x4s, 2x3s and 1x6s. With each hit they snap back and then bounce back to their upright position. There is no need to go down-range to reset this target. One-piece BounceBack™ Series targets have a flexible hinge at the base made of Shoot-Throo™ self-healing polymer, so bullets pass through the target and the hinge. For an entirely different reaction, remove the bolts to knock the BounceBack™ Series target completely off the stand. Read more

Firearms

Anglers should be cautious when fishing for deep-water walleye

Anglers who catch walleyes in deep water should carry and learn how to use deep-water release devices to prevent fish deaths.

Walleyes are moving away from their spawning locations into deep water. Anglers reeling them up from depths of 25 feet or more can cause barotrauma in walleyes. Barotrauma is when the gas in a walleye’s swim bladder, which help control buoyancy, expands, forcing eyes to bulge and bladder to push out of its mouth. If the fish is released in this condition, it is unable to get back down to its depth.

Lake McConaughy, Merritt Reservoir and Elwood Reservoir typically are the reservoirs where this can be an issue.

Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said Nebraska anglers are not aware of deep-water release devices. Instead, he said, they use hypodermic needles to release the gas from walleye suffering from barotrauma, which he said there is no research to show it is effective in saving the fish.

A blog written by Bauer discusses this issue and includes a video on how to deep-water releasing of fish. View it at magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2014/11/deep-water-mortality/.

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