SIGHTRON Offers Instant Rebate on Premium Riflescopes & Red Dot Sight

Youngsville, NC – May 02, 2022 – SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is pleased to announce an instant rebate promotion on select premium riflescopes: the S-TAC, SIII PLR and S30 RDS. With Father’s Day and Graduation just around the corner, now is a great time to SAVE up to $200 on some of SIGHTRON’s most popular models.

This time of year, hunters and sport shooters aim for big savings, so take advantage of this instant rebate promotion and add a new SIGHTRON riflescope to your collection. SIGHTRON is one of the most recognized brands in modern, high-powered, long-range and precision shooting competitions today. Whether you’re shopping for Dad, a recent graduate or your favorite sportsman, SIGHTRON has you covered. This instant rebate promotion event begins Sunday, May 1st and runs through June 30th.

SIGHTRON is now offering up to $200 in savings on select premium riflescopes:

Save up to $120 on S-TAC – Excellent choice for hunting or competitive shooting, the S-TAC 3-16×42 and 4-12×50 riflescopes have all the features you need to get on target and stay there. Available in SFP and FFP models, the S-TAC series features Zact-7 Revcoat multicoating technology applied to high quality Japanese precision-ground glass for high-quality, crisp and clear color corrected images.

Save $200 on SIII PLR – (precision long-range riflescopes) Designed for long-range target and competition shooting, the PLR series offers 6-24×50, 8-32×56, and 10-50×60 models. All models employ a new optical design, Zact-7 Plus Revcoat multicoating technology, internal zero-stop and illuminated reticles. Providing premium performance at an unbeatable price.

Save $50 on S30-5 Red Dot Sight – Engineered to be the perfect red dot sight for just about any compatible firearm. The S30-5 Red Dot makes it simple to find your target quickly and re-acquire immediately after your shot. SIGHTRON S30-5 offers you many years of dependable and reliable service.

All of SIGHTRON’s riflescopes are backed by their Lifetime Performance Guarantee supported by a team of skilled technicians. If you ever have an issue, they will get your scope working as it should or they will replace it.

Be sure to visit an authorized SIGHTRON retailer to take advantage of these incredible savings.

For more information on the SIGHTRON riflescopes and red dot sight included in the rebate or the complete product line from SIGHTRON, please visit www.sightron.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sightroninc/.

About SIGHTRON

SIGHTRON is dedicated to meeting the needs of serious sportsmen who demand reliability and repeat performance. The company is committed to providing premium quality optical products utilizing the latest in innovation and technology. Product categories include: hunting, target shooting, nature observation, exploration and spectator sports. This diversity of contribution in products has made SIGHTRON a leader in the sports optics industry.

Optics

NRA America’s 1st Freedom: Gun Companies Under Attack

Now on A1F.com: Gun companies and stores are under constant attack from President Joe Biden (D) who is repeatedly and falsely claiming that gun manufactures have been given legal protection that shields them from accountability—even mainstream-news fact checkers have called this lie false. Biden also blames gun manufacturers and dealers for arming criminals—a lot of government data shows this not to be true.

To push back, we need to clearly tell the truth. That’s what this article, now on A1F.com, does.

Find this and other stories related to your right to keep and bear arms at A1F.com.

Contact: Brook Chiasson bchiasson@nrahq.org (703) 267-1327

Gun Control

Nosler Announcing Rifle Package to Raise Money for Veterans

Bend, Ore. – May 2, 2022 – Nosler, Inc. is proud to announce a new program to raise awareness and proceeds for the nation’s veterans and their families. They have produced 22 specially serialized Model 48 Long Range Carbon rifles chambered in 28 Nosler that feature a PROOF® Research barrel and a Timney® trigger. The stock is a custom Manners® Carbon Fiber stock with a special Kryptek® Obskura Nox pattern that highlights the carbon fiber construction. Leupold® has graciously joined this project by donating the optics and mounts to make the package complete and Nosler then mounted and zeroed each VX-5HD 3-15×44 for shots at any range.

The payment of $6,500 for each rifle will be handled directly by Boot Campaign as a charitable donation and then the rifles will be shipped from Nosler to your FFL of choice. Boot Campaign is a 501c3 non-profit that creates individualized programs and customized care to treat the root causes of the invisible wounds of war, such as posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, self-medication and insomnia. The Boot Campaign logo is laser engraved on the bottom metal to further highlight the significance of this project.

“Chris Kyle famously said that it is our duty to serve those who serve us. We don’t take that lightly and Boot Campaign does a tremendous job in helping the people and their families that have sacrificed the most for our freedoms. For us this project wasn’t even an option but an obligation and the only other question we had was what can we do next to help this nation’s greatest heroes. ” John Nosler, President.

To order one of the limited-edition Boot Campaign rifles from Nosler visit Nosler.com/BootCampaign

For more information on Boot Campaign and their mission, visit BootCampaign.org Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Camping Necessities

By  Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

The Michigan inland-waters trout season is upon us and the camper is packed for an “Up North” adventure.  One by one, as items are crossed off the list, I’ve learned that the list itself must be fluid; outdated items are crossed off and left behind, while modern gear is added.

The campsite will be rustic and that means my self-sufficient tendencies will replace running water and electrical hook-ups.  One of the creature comforts I’ve come to enjoy is a daily, hot shower and here’s how it’s done.

Some type of outdoor shelter is required and store-bought models never made it to my list.  Instead, my innate cheapness has me toting along a portable hunting blind turned bath house.  It’s a unique design similar to an umbrella with zip-up sides.  A rubber-backed carpet piece becomes the shower floor, while the umbrella framework allows hanging of the shower head.

The heartbeat of the shower is a Zodi hot shower fueled by propane.  The original pump has been replaced with a modern, rechargeable unit that is far better than the old D-cell pump.  A 5-gallon pail is filled with enough water (about 3 gallons) for a good shower.  To expedite the heating of water, it can be pre-heated on a stove or the Zodi unit can do the job but it takes more time to go from ice to nice.  To get the water to the desired temperature, simply put the shower head into the bucket with the pump and fire up the heater and begin recycling the water to the desired comfort level.

It is recommended to recharge the shower unit after each use.  Newer vehicles have USB ports for recharging, but operating a motor vehicle to merely recharge the pump, doesn’t make sense, although it will work just fine.

A better solution is to purchase a portable power station.  These modern marvels are basically large batteries that can recharge almost anything off the power grid.  They’ll power anything from refrigerators to phones; the capacity of the electrical power sources are about as large as one’s wallet and some can be successfully recharged with solar panels, making an off-grid experience somewhat luxurious indefinitely.  (The local cheap mart has small units (Vault) on closeout for $75 now.)

 

Since lamps and flashlights have been upgraded with rechargeable batteries, there are no worries about having extra throw-away batteries.

White-gas stoves and lanterns are no longer used.   Lanterns are powered with rechargeable batteries and a small cooking stove is powered with propane – a much safer and affordable option.

However, those 1-pound propane gas bottles are about $5 each, unless one is able to refill them.  Simply purchase an adapter for about $10 (available on Amazon or Ebay) and it will connect a 20-pound tank to a 1-pound bottle.  Chill the small bottles first, then twist them onto the large tank and set the assembly upside down and open the valve on the large tank.  In a few minutes, the small bottle is filled and you can pat yourself on the back.  YouTube has the videos, too.

All this for a fresh trout breakfast?  You bet!

Fishing, Wildlife

Michigan: DNR Reports Partial Failure of ‘Low Hazard’ Dam on Net River

Media contact: Bill Scullon (DNR), 906-250-6781

DNR reports partial failure of ‘low hazard’ dam on Net River in Baraga County

Several state, county and local officials are on the scene at the Net River Flooding State Wildlife Management Area in Baraga County (south of Covington and north of Crystal Falls) to assess the partial failure of the Net River dam, located on the south outlet of the Net River Flooding. The area is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

A person visiting the area Wednesday evening noticed the washed-out area around the dam and berm and contacted the local DNR Wildlife Field Office.

“Initial examination of the site suggests that, at some point over the last few days, the Net River Dam experienced a partial failure due to corrosion of the water control structure in the middle of the dam, and that caused a sinkhole to develop,” said Bill Scullon, DNR wildlife operations field manager. “The good news is that both the upstream and downstream embankments appear to be solid and are currently retaining the impoundment water just as they are designed to do.” Read more

General

The Professional- Cobra Archery’s First Hinge Release

Cobra Archery introduced their first hinge release in the company’s 48-year history. After the purchase of the iconic industry brand in 2017, the Major family moved the business to Pennsylvania. Since then, Cobra has introduced to the archery world innovation never known. Their technologies range from bodyless pinch-to-close caliper releases, Radius technology sights and the world’s toughest mechanical broadhead with 0.07” thick blades that require no rings bands or clips. The “Professional” is another example of the consistent innovation being developed at Cobra Archery. This release is made from 100% stainless steel that gives the desired weight and durability the target archers demand. The patented roller sear trigger system is incredibly smooth. Until now all manufactures use the same metal friction approach. “At Cobra Archery we don’t do average” said Jake Major owner and designer of all products. This roller sear has an extra wide roller to disperse hook pressure and to produce an effortless rotation of the shot. The grip is an identical match to the Harvester thumb release. The 100% precision machined Professional has unique fully adjustable hot/cold setting and comes in a three-finger style. The release boasts a spring-loaded hook and head that allows you to address the D-loop in any position. This keeps it firmly in place and always ready. “We have a completely different approach here at Cobra. The key to our designs from our high-end products to our entry level is simplification that leads to brilliance of design. It’s reflected in every product we produce. We truly are #1 in innovation.” – Jake Major. Read more

Archery

E-Bikes Bring New Users to National Forests, Grass

By Korey Morgan

Today, the Forest Service recounts their experience with E-bikes that are helping bring more people to their great outdoor spaces.

E-bike sales have surged during the pandemic. Between 2019 and 2020, e-bike sales were up an estimated 145% in the United States. Photo courtesy Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship with permission.
Joscelyn flashed a wide grin as she rolled back onto the paved parking lot, her cheeks rosy with windburn from the spring air. She pulled the break lever and brought the electric bicycle to a sudden stop in front of the small group of onlookers. “This thing is so awesome!” she said.

The first experience on an e-bike tends to stick with people. They reminisce about how the experience brought back the joy they felt when they first rode a bike as a child. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan DNR pledges 50 million trees by 2030, invites residents to help ‘plant it forward’

When is the best time to plant a tree?

There’s an old proverb that says the answer is “20 years ago,” and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the second-best time is right now!

The DNR is encouraging people to grab a shovel and a tree and join in planting 50 million trees by 2030 as part of the 1T.org Trillion Trees campaign. Whether you have a family forest plot handed down through generations or a small city lot, a new tree (or trees!) can make a big difference to your quality of life.

“Trees provide cooling shade in towns and cities,” said Kevin Sayers, Urban and Community Forest program lead for the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “Trees in any setting help provide clean air and water, prevent erosion and provide homes for wildlife.”

The Mi Trees campaign is part of a global effort to plant more trees to help communities adapt to the world’s changing climate. Michiganders do love the state’s forests, which cover 20 million acres, about half of the state’s entire area. Nearly 4 million acres of that total is state forest managed by the DNR.

In a 2016 survey conducted by the Forest Resources Division, more than nine out of 10 people agreed that forests are part of Michigan’s unique public heritage. Survey respondents also said they want to make sure that Michigan takes good care of its forests so they will be abundant, healthy and green far into the future.

That’s where you can lend a hand. Read more

General

Hawke Optics Adds Increased Magnification Riflescope with Exclusive .223/.308 Marksman Reticle

The New 4-12×42 Vantage 30 WA with .223/.308 Marksman Reticle Offers Impressive Features

at an Affordable Price

Hawke® Optics, a worldwide leader in precision tactical optics with outstanding performance in the field and optimum value for the consumer, continues to enhance its stellar Vantage 30 WA lineup. Hawke’s highly popular .223/.308 Marksman reticle is now available in a 4-12×42, bringing shooters an affordable, compact scope with increased magnification.

Hawke is leading the charge with caliber-specific reticles. The new 4-12×42 model in the Vantage 30 WA lineup is perfect for AR-platforms or any .223 or .308 chambered rifle. Featuring Hawke’s exclusive .223/.308 Marksman reticle, the new for 2022 riflescope offers impressive features packed into a compact size, all at an affordable price, MSRP $329. Read more

Optics

Vortex Drops New Laser Rangefinder Lineup

Three new options deliver increased speed and accuracy for hunters and shooters.

BARNEVELD, Wis. – Whether your perfect day consists of time at the range or on the mountain, three new laser rangefinders from Vortex® will help you do what you love and do it well.

The time-tested Vortex® Razor® HD 4000 is now joined by the new Viper® HD 3000, Diamondback™ HD 2000, and Crossfire™ HD 1400 laser rangefinders. Each unit comes equipped with a powerful HD optical system and soft carry case. Read more

Optics
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