Benjamin Gunnar PCP Air Rifle

BLOOMFIELD, NEW YORK— The Gunnar™—the latest adaptable, premium pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle from Benjamin®—once again puts the power in the hands of serious hunters and shooters by combining the airgun industry’s most highly desirable features and technologies. The Gunnar comes in .22 and .25 caliber models, delivering eye-opening velocities up to 1000 FPS (32FPE) and 900 FPS (50FPE) respectively. The Gunnar is an ideal airgun for small game and varmint hunting, pest control, and target shooting. It is available for order now on the Benjamin website.

As with many Benjamin airguns, multiple Gunnar features allow hunters and shooters to take control of precisely how their rifle reacts, so they can make their Benjamin truly theirs.

·A five-position external power adjuster and an internal adjustable regulator allow users to adjust the power to their preferences.

·Adjustable buttstock and cheekpiece make for custom comfort.

·Rubberized pistol grip and buttstock are AR compatible, allowing for further aftermarket personalization. Read more

Firearms

RIA-USA Announces the VRF14

(Pahrump, NV) – Armscor has announced the roll out of the first product in the history of its new U.S. based manufacturing facility, RIA-USA. The VRF14 was released to consumers in July 2021, marking a significant moment in the company’s commitment to bringing quality firearms to shooters.

A 12-gauge semi-automatic firearm, the VRF14 brings another option to the popular VR Series. The VRF14 features a 14-inch barrel and an overall length of 26 inches. The firearm comes with a pistol-style grip, sling adapter, flip-up sights and a half-rail on each side with full rails on the top and bottom. It comes with a 5+1 magazine, but is compatible with all 9- and 19-round VR Series magazines.

“This a great addition to the popular VR Series,” said Armscor President and CEO, Martin Tuason. “It’s really a one-of-a-kind firearm in the way it looks and performs. And the fact it’s American-made makes it even more special. Armscor and Rock Island Armory expanded into the U.S market in 1985, but the addition of our RIA-USA line is another example of our commitment to the U.S. shooting sports industry. This is the first of what will be many premium firearms that will be made on American soil.” Read more

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Meopta MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD

TAMPA, FL – Meopta Sport Optics is pleased to introduce the new MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD with illuminated 4C reticle. Designed for hunters seeking value and performance well beyond its price, the new MeoSport features a 30mm main tube with European-quality optics that perform in low light situations when hunters need it most. Reliable, accurate, and rugged, this 5x zoom scope with MeoBright lens coating delivers bright, crisp, and clear images, even in inclement weather thanks to Meopta’s MeoDrop hydrophobic lens coating which aggressively repels rain.

The MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD features a side focus from 10 yards to infinity, exposed 0.1 Mil windage and elevation adjustments with zero-reset turrets that lock, and an illuminated red dot reticle that makes it easier to get on target swiftly and accurately in low light. The lighter, sleek design incorporates a low-profile power ring that is easy to adjust, even when wearing gloves. Read more

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Crosman Mag-Fire Extreme Multi-Shot Air Rifle

EXTREME AIR POWER WITH THE MAG-FIRE EXTREME

The Crosman® Mag-Fire Extreme™ Multi-Shot Air Rifle Available Now

BLOOMFIELD, NEW YORK— The Crosman® Mag-Fire Extreme, the latest addition to the Mag-Fire series applies a patented design that offers airgun enthusiasts the lowest profile in its class with fewer components to reduce failure or jamming. The Mag-Fire Extreme is powered by Nitro Piston Elite technology for more accuracy, more speed, and more power. It comes in .177 and .22 caliber models, which deliver blazing velocities up to 1300 FPS (18FPE) and 975 FPS (21FPE) respectively. The Mag-Fire Extreme is ideal for small game, varmint hunting, pest control, and target shooting and it is available for order now on the Crosman website.

Mag-Fire Extreme benefits include:

·12 shot (.177) or 10 shot (.22) auto-loading magazines for faster follow up shots

·Rifled steel barrel, shrouded with integrated Quiet Fire sound suppression technology for accuracy and stealth

·An all-weather, stealth gray tactical stock to increase field usability

·Push button adjustable cheek comb and other elements that let users customize fit and function to their shooting style

·AR compatible pistol grip compatible with aftermarket options

The Mag-Fire Extreme comes with a 3-9x40AO scope pre-mounted on the picatinny rail, along with adjustable rear and fixed front sights. Both .177 and .22 models are available now at a MSRP of $234.00, backed by a industry leading 5 year warranty. Read more

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Savage Arms Announces New Impulse and Model 64 Designs

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– After the debut of the new 9mm Stance, updates to Renegauge, and new Model 110s, Savage Arms is adding two new rifle designs to the growing list of guns slated for launch in 2022.

“2022 is off to an impressive start for Savage,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “And we’re not done yet! Today we’re building on this momentum with the Impulse Elite Precision, a rifle that adds the lightning-fast Impulse straight-pull action to an already robust and reliably accurate long-range design. And the new Savage 64 Precision offers new potential by extending the range of the rimfire by building Precision Series upgrades into a design that’s popular with plinkers and target shooters.”

Impulse Elite Precision

Impulse Elite Precision has an intuitive straight-pull action bedded in an Adjustable Core Competition chassis from Modular Driven Technologies™ (MDT). With a full-length ARCA rail, Impulse Elite Precision can be customized for individual balance preferences and will provide the impeccable accuracy that has come to define Savage’s Precision rifles.

“The Elite Precision has changed the way Savage shooters think about long-range capability,” said Jessica Treglia, Senior Brand Manager for Savage Arms. “The addition of the Impulse straight-pull action is going to add a new element of speed to an already efficient rifle. When split times are an important aspect of the competition, Impulse Elite Precision will be a game-changer.” Read more

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Michigan: Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 5

Michigan’s 2022 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. All anglers must register online by Feb. 4 to participate in the fishing season.

The harvest limit for the 2022 season on Black Lake is six lake sturgeon. To prevent overfishing, Department of Natural Resources officials will close the season when one of two scenarios occurs:

  1. The sixth fish is harvested.
  2. Five fish have been harvested at the end of any fishing day.

Fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day of the season. The season will end either at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, or when one of the above scenarios is met, at which point anglers will be notified via text message and on the ice by DNR personnel that they must immediately stop fishing for lake sturgeon. Read more

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The Evolution of a Hunter

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

With the realization that I had evolved as a hunter over the years, I never understood that a subtle transformation was only natural.  In fact, after learning that there are five distinct stages a hunter experiences in a lifetime, I found myself within the uncanny descriptions to a large extent.  Also, what I did not know is that these stages are commonly introduced to those who attend Hunter Education classes throughout the country.  A review of these phases may not only define where each of us is in the process, but may foretell one’s future.

  • The Shooting Stage.  A hunter wants to shoot something – anything to show he was successful.  All I have to do is look on the garage wall where many deer antlers are hung to understand that things have changed.  I was proud to have taken any of them – even the spikehorns.
  • The Limiting-Out Stage. Here the hunter’s focus and definition of success is measured in the amount of game he takes – especially if it involves a legal limit of game.  Using a shotgun to take squirrels can put them in the bag and may be good for the brag, but my fascination with .22 rimfire rifles and handguns meant less game.  Also, the delicate meat was always no-lead, so one here and there was success enough for me.
  • The Trophy Stage. The metamorphosis finds a hunter pursuing certain characteristics of prime animals such as extraordinary antlers or unusual beards on turkeys.  To be the envy of fellow hunters and to earn bragging rights, a record-book entry will do the trick.  I’ve never been hung up on trophies, although I have a couple in the books; rather, I’ve found that prized animals come along now and then, but it takes a strong amount of faith to believe they will.
  • The Method Stage. Using archery gear in firearms season or even a handgun puts one in this box.  There is a certain challenge that is coupled with this stage but there is a tradeoff that must be understood.  One must be accomplished in his method or he runs the risk of making hunts too difficult for ethical reasons.  This stage must include the 9 out of 10 rule:  If you can’t make the shot 9 out of 10 times, you are only kidding yourself.  Stay within your known limitations above all else.
  • The Sportsmen Stage. Hunters will eventually arrive at their peak or are approaching the final years of hunting.  The hunt is not as important as the pursuit and fellowship with other hunters.  Working a dog on a trail or within a duck blind is the ultimate thrill.  Heck, sometimes older hunters don’t carry guns and spend more time with newer hunters ensuring long-time traditions are upheld.

The Giving Back Stage.  This stage is often omitted in hunter education manuals, but I find myself here, as well.  Food plots are one example of giving more to wildlife than mere taking.  As the snow cover makes foraging difficult for whitetails, the turnip plots are still providing nourishment when deer need it most.  Planting beneficial shrubs or trees fit into this category, too.  Even though we may not see them mature, we do it for the animals’ future welfare.

The circle is completed when hunters pass on knowledge and skills to others in a responsible and ethical way.  By so doing, we ensure that our unique traditions will continue beyond our time on earth.

Hunting

Moultrie Mobile Adds New Weather Feature to App

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Moultrie Mobile is relentlessly improving and pushing innovation forward in its pursuit to be the one-stop app for hunters. Adding to its impressive list of features for hunt planning, Moultrie Mobile recently released Weather functionality on its app.

The Moultrie Mobile app already allows hunters to view images and video, explore property maps, and control camera settings remotely from their phone. Now, subscribers can track weather and see detailed 14-day forecasts as well. With three easy-to-view tabs, hunters can obtain all the weather info needed to plan a successful hunt, including forecasted wind speed and direction.

Using the “Now” tab will show users the current temperature, high and low temps for the day, sunrise and sunset times (to easily track legal shooting hours), wind direction and speed, moon phase, chance of precipitation, barometric pressure, humidity and more. All these weather-related aspects play a role in determining deer movement during daylight hours. Read more

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Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has added a new solar model to its touted CelluCORE™ lineup: the CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera.

The CelluCORE 20 Solar combines the reliability and image quality of the CelluCORE 20 with an integrated solar panel to dramatically increase battery life. This camera includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can maintain a full charge for up to 70 images per day with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight.

“We’re always looking for ways to help hunters get more use from their cameras without having to disturb hunting spots,” said Jason Harris, Director of Marketing and Product Management at Primos Hunting. “Integrating a solar panel is a simple, effective way to take battery life even further allowing owners to get more time from their cameras all season long.”

High output IR LEDs on the camera are ideal for better night range as well as battery life. The CelluCORE 20 Solar also features a 0.2-second trigger speed and 1080p, 30 FPS video with audio. Video can be transmitted straight from the camera to the Bushnell Trail Camera’s app.

The CelluCORE 20 Solar has an MSRP of $179.99. For more information about this camera or to see the full lineup of Bushnell Trail Cameras, head over to Bushnell.com.

Hunting

SIGHTRON Announces the New S6 5-30×56 ED Line of Premium Riflescopes

Youngsville, NC-– SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce the launch of the new S6 5-30×56 ED line of premium riflescopes offering long-range shooters and hunters a new level of quality and performance with full-featured second focal plane (SFP) and first focal plane (FFP) models.

The S6 5-30×56 ED employs premium Japanese glass with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements to enhance contrast, improve clarity, and reduce chromatic aberration for the cleanest and sharpest sight picture possible. Combined with SIGHTRON’s exclusive Zact-7 Plus anti-reflection multi-coatings, the S6 5-30×56 ED gives shooters excellent light transmission and flare reduction when performance matters most. This new optical design offers best-in-class fields-of-view at 100 yards with 74.4 ft (5x)-12.4 ft (30x) and a comfortable eye relief of 3.6-3.4 inches. Combined with an easy to acquire sight picture, you have a scope that gets you on target quickly and keeps you on target longer.

The S6 5-30×56 ED offers side-adjusted parallax correction starting at 10 yards for competitive close and long-range shooting. The large tactical turrets are easy to read, resettable to zero, and they house SIGHTRON’s highly accurate and repeatable zero-stop mechanism. The turrets offer generous 80 MOA of elevation and 60 MOA of windage adjustments for extreme shooting conditions. SIGHTRON’s exclusive ExacTrack erector tube system provides constant, positive and flush contact that eliminates drift at any windage and elevation adjustment. Read more

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