Do Antlers and Horns Really Shrink?

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By PJ Delhomme
Whether you found an ancient set of antlers in your uncle’s barn or you just killed a massive whitetail, you’re going to have to wait 60 days before getting a true measurement. Allow us to explain why.

In the spring of 2014, retreating snow drifts in Alberta revealed a massive bighorn ram that died of natural causes. Alberta wildlife officials green-scored it at more than 209 points, and it appeared to be a new world record—at the time. The celebratory Molsons couldn’t be cracked right away, though. Everyone had to wait the mandatory 60-day drying period before official measurements could be taken. During this drying period, the horns had to air dry at “habitable” room temperature (60 degrees F/15 degrees C or greater). This goes for hunter-killed animals as well as “pick ups” like the ram in question. Once the ram started to thaw, the horns started to shrink.

Over those 60 days, the horns shrank an astounding four inches in net score. Every measurement was smaller on both horns. It’s still an amazing ram at 205-7/8 and ranks tenth of all time in the Boone and Crockett Records. But what happened? Read more

Hunting

Bullet HP from Convergent Hunting Solutions

Euless, TX — Convergent Hunting Solutions offers predator hunters the ultimate package in the Bullet HP Kit. Featuring a Bluetooth electronic game call, Picatinny phone mount, full sound library, and camo carry bag. The new system is sure to help predator hunters call in more critters.

Created by professional predator hunter Byron South, Convergent game calls are made in the USA and deliver premium sound quality at an incredible value. Tested extensively from the piney woods of East Texas to the deserts of Northern Nevada, Convergent game calls provide the best sound thanks to industry-leading technology, effective volume control and unparalleled clarity of sound that’s sure to up your game.

The Bullet HP is Convergent’s flagship electronic call, and it allows hunters to pair a smartphone with the call up to 300 feet away. Unlike older calls with megaphone-style speakers, the Bullet HP features a conical design for premium sound quality in any environment. The call is Android and Apple compatible and allows for complete control of the unit via five different sound apps, including coyote, deer, hog, turkey, and crow. The unit offers a loud, clear sound and is powered by an integrated Li-ION battery with over 10 hours of run time. At just 2.9 lbs., the Bullet HP is easy to carry, features a built-in decoy and ground spike, and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for your favorite music. Read more

Hunting

Kimber Releases New 1911 RAPIDE Models

TROY, AL — Kimber Mfg. announces exciting new models to the highly popular line of RAPIDE 1911 pistols.

Introducing the RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius. Aesthetically styled after the RAPIDE family of 1911 handguns, the new pistols feature the same stainless-steel slides with stepped cocking serrations and slide lightening cuts. The frame includes Kimber’s Stiplex textured front strap, as well as G-10 grips creating a secure grip surface area.

RAPIDE Dawn pistols feature a frame and slide finished in Silver KimPro II with brush-polished flats and a Gold TiN finished barrel, and include Gray/Black RAPIDE G-10 grips. The RAPIDE Scorpius pistols feature frames and slides finished in Black KimPro II with brush-polished flats, and the barrel wears a Black DLC finish. This model features Black RAPIDE G-10 grips. Read more

Firearms

S&W Re-enters the World of Semi-auto 10mm Handguns

Smith & Wesson® Launches New M&P®10mm M2.0™

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today unveiled the latest expansion in its M&P M2.0 line of handguns. The new standard 10mm comes with enhanced features like an optics cut slide with the C.O.R.E.™ system that enables users to mount a variety of popular optics. This handgun is designed to carry an impressive 15 + 1 capacity, ships with two magazines, and, reflecting the needs of the consumer, features Smith & Wesson’s brand new M2.0 flat face trigger design, which is designed to optimize trigger finger placement to allow for more consistent and accurate shooting.

John Myles, Smith & Wesson’s Senior New Product Manager, said, “Having not made a 10mm semi-automatic hand gun since the 1990’s, it’s a pleasure to re-enter that space with the M&P10mm M2.0 pistol. The 10mm caliber has its own following, and our customers have been asking us to bring one back. We are excited to launch this product using the M&P45 M2.0 as a building block to support existing aftermarket accessories that are readily available, as well as adding new enhanced features like the optics ready slide and the new M2.0 flat face trigger.”

These new handguns are purpose-built with the end consumer in mind. They include the M2.0 features and are available with or without an ambidextrous manual thumb safety. Smith & Wesson will offer a shorter 4” configuration of the handgun to allow for quicker clearance of a holster or a slightly longer 4.6” configuration to provide for a longer sight radius to optimize the accuracy of the barrel’s 1-in-10 twist rate. The M&P10mm M2.0 comes with the familiar 18-degree grip angle, four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts, and enhanced grip texture to help manage recoil.

The MSRP on the M&P10mm pistol is $654.00 to $665.00. Read more

Firearms

Remington Kicks Off Core-Lokt Club with Prize-Packed Sweepstakes

Lonoke, Arkansas – – Remington Ammunition is giving Core-Lokt® fans nationwide a chance to win big and become a part of the Remington family by joining the new Core-Lokt Club. The Core-Lokt Club is a place for hunters to share pictures, recipes, stories and more within the community. Participating members can enter for a chance to randomly win from a variety of prizes at Remington.com.

“Core-Lokt Club is a cool new way for hunters to join Big Green and be a part of this coast-to-coast hunt club,” said Joel Hodgdon, Remington’s Marketing Director. “So many of us grew up sharing stories, bragging about big bucks and feeling right at home in deer camp. With the Core-Lokt Club, hunters can do just that on a digital platform with hunters from all over the country and even have a chance to win some awesome prizes.”

Beginning November 15, 2021, and running through January 31, 2022, Core-Lokt Club members will have multiple chances to win from a stacked deck of prizes. One grand prize winner will be invited on a guided big game hunt with Remington, while other winners will take home ammunition and exclusive Club swag. Winners will be chosen at random from participating club members. Abbreviated sweepstakes rules can be found below, for full sweepstakes rules, visit Remington.com/core-lokt-club. Read more

Firearms

Kimber Innovates Micro 9 Lineup

TROY, AL — Kimber Mfg., is bringing several premium, innovative, and performance-enhancing features to the Micro 9 family of all-metal, subcompact carry pistols.

The most groundbreaking Micro 9 pistol offers an unprecedented feature: a mini compensator (MC) made from the same aluminum alloy as the frame. These compensated Micro 9 models–the ESV Two-Tone (MC) (TP) and the Stainless (MC) (TP)–deliver a 23% reduction in muzzle rise due to the new Mini Comp (MC), which only adds an inch to the overall length (7.09”) versus a standard Micro 9 (6.1”). Each pistol also ships with a set of premium TruGlo Tritium Pro (TP) sights installed from the factory. ESV Two-Tone (MC) (TP) MSRP: $975; Stainless (MC) (TP) MSRP: $889.

For those wanting to get a Micro 9 built to meet the current trend in compact, optic-installed (OI) pistols, the striking Black (OI) and Stainless (OI) models each sport a Swamp Fox Sentinel red dot optic constructed from 7075 aluminum with a red reticle that is manually adjusted for brightness and includes a “shake n wake” feature. Black (OI) $904; Stainless (OI) MSRP: $904

Three additional striking Micro 9 models in the RAPIDE family are also available. In keeping with the RAPIDE family’s unique aesthetics, these models all feature slides with stepped cocking serrations, and slide-lightening cuts as well as Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day/Night sights. The frames include Kimber’s Stiplex textured front strap, and G-10 grips. The RAPIDE Dawn variant is finished in Silver KimPro II with brush-polished flats, and the barrel is finished in Gold TiN, while the RAPIDE Scorpius pistols are finished in Black KimPro II with brush-polished flats and Black DLC barrels. The third iteration of the new Micro 9 RAPIDE is styled after the original 1911 RAPIDE design, with a frame and slide finished in Black KimPro II and a Gold TiN barrel. RAPIDE Dawn MSRP: $985; RAPIDE Scorpius MSRP: $985; Standard RAPIDE MSRP: $985 Read more

Firearms

Credova’s “$75k Starting Pay” Initiative

Washington DC has one of the highest cost of living nationally, requiring a $67,867 annual salary. Unfortunately, a huge portion of the population lives on an hourly wage that equates to $45,080 annual salary. That’s over a $20k gap between livable wage and actual pay. It’s not just DC that has this issue. California recently attempted to compensate the difference between cost of living and pay by upping the minimum hourly rate to $13/hr for companies with less than 26 employees, and $14/hr for companies with more than 26 employees. Washington state has a similar initiative, with increases in 2022 to $14.49/hr.

Unfortunately, though CA and WA state provide some of the higher minimum wage rates nationally, they are a far cry from what, on average, is considered a livable wage. The median living wage across the entire US is $67,690 annual pay, and $14/hr just doesn’t cut it. The stress impacts of disparages between pay and cost of living, are dire. In fact, the effects of living in poverty on children can be long term dysregulation of physiological properties, and a reduction in cognitive performance and psychological well being. Poverty and wage gaps are not just financial crisis’, these issues are human health hazards effecting entire generations. Read more

General

SilencerCo Kicks Off Black Friday Sale With Free Suppressor Promotion

Promo to Run For a Limited Time

November 15, 2021 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is launching a free suppressor promo that customers won’t want to miss. Starting November 15, 2021, and running through December 5, 2021, customers who make a purchase over a certain dollar threshold will receive either a free Silencerco Octane or Warlock suppressor. The best part? The free items will ship within six months of the original purchase date.

In order to qualify for a free Warlock 22, customers must spend at least $599 (before tax) on SilencerCo suppressors and accessories. To receive the free Octane 9 or 45, they are required to spend $799 (before tax). The qualifying purchase must include at least one serialized item. There is no limit on free suppressors, however, you can only register up to five free suppressors per submission. Two of SilencerCo’s most iconic silencers, the Octane is primarily used on pistol platforms while the Warlock is intended for rimfire use.

“With the Octane MSRP set at $624 and the Warlock at $323, the potential value in free products for the customer is substantially high,” said VP of Sales Scott Clinger. “That totals almost $1,000 in savings, simply by making a purchase within a certain timeframe.”

Purchases must be made through a retailer between November 15, 2021 – December 5, 2021 to be eligible. After the purchase, the customer needs to register for the promo using a date-stamped receipt and a copy of their form 4. The deadline for registration is December 31, 2021. Read more

Firearms

Dead Air Silencers Consumer Promo

Kamas, Utah –

Earn up to $100 with every Dead Air silencer purchased between November 15th, 2021 and December 15th, 2021. Dead Air Silencers is running a consumer promotion with values of $50, $75, and $100, depending on the model.

To take advantage of this promotion, simply purchase any Dead Air suppressor from an authorized retailer and follow the instructions at DeadAirSilencers.com/Consumer Promo. Scanning the QR code will also direct consumers to the same page.

“This consumer promotion is the first in a long time, and we’re happy to help our customers maximize their value for their dollar during the holiday season. We want to thank all of our loyal customers and also welcome our new customers to the Dead Air family” says Rod Cleveland, Vice President of Dead Air Silencers.

At the end of the promotion period, purchasers will be emailed a coupon code valid for one year in their qualified dollar amount to use at DeadAirSilencers.com. Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Releases Garrison 1911

GENESEO, ILL. (11/15/21) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911 pistols—the Garrison in .45 ACP. Featuring forged materials and heirloom-quality construction, the 5”-barreled Garrison 1911 combines modern construction with a heritage spanning back more than a century.

Available with classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless-steel construction, the Garrison is a rock-solid 1911 that gives you a host of upgrades along with the strength to provide a lifetime of service. The pistols feature forged frames, slides and barrels for durability as well as modern enhancements such as low-profile yet high-visibility sights, extended thumb safety, thinline grips and much more.

“The Garrison is designed to appeal to those who respect tradition and demand the quality for which Springfield Armory 1911 pistols are known,” says Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing, Steve Kramer. “With a forged steel foundation for strength and heirloom-quality construction, this is a pistol that offers a modern take on a proven classic.”

Anyone familiar with the classic 1911 pistol will be right at home with the Garrison. With its traditional barrel bushing system and wood grips, this is a pistol that captures the charm of a design with more than a century of service behind it. At the same time, enhancements such as the match grade stainless steel barrel, skeletonized hammer, extended beavertail grip safety with memory bump, and more ensure maximum performance. Read more

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