Viridian Introduces RFX 45 Closed Emitter Green Dot Optic

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 18, 2023 – Viridian Weapon Technologies continues to expand on the fact that human eyes see green better with the introduction of the RFX 45 Closed Emitter Green Dot Optic. The RFX 45 is the next in the RFX line of highly visible green LED-equipped optics, first introduced in 2021. The entire RFX line has been designed from the ground up to improve performance and provide rapid target acquisition.

The all-new RFX 45 is packed with industry-leading features while offering a tremendous value to the shooter. A rock-solid machined 6061 aluminum housing, fully multi coated lenses, audible and tactile adjustability, INSTANT-ON activation w/ memory and auto shut off and a 50k hour battery life are just a few of the features that make the RFX 45 closed emitter green dot optic a must-have for any shooter. Read more

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Baschieri & Pellagri Gives Competitive Shooters the Edge

January 2023 – Baschieri & Pellagri USA, manufacturer of the world’s premiere shotshells for sporting clays and hunting, gives competitive shooters, especially those who hammer hard-to-hit plastic targets, a decisive advantage with the new Helice.

Helice targets, also known as ZZ birds, are said by many competitive shooters to be “the hardest of all flying targets to hit.” Made of plastic and not clay, these targets dip, dive, and move similar to unpredictable bird flight. For this reason, helice shooters demand shot-to-shot consistency, and Helice Domination provides it. A triple threat of perfect payloads, honed velocities, and a wad that delivers undeniable performance, this load was designed specifically with the helice shooter in mind.

Helice is available in 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch loads with perfectly spherical White Lead in shot sizes of #7 1/2 (1300 fps) and #8 (1365 fps). Helice Domination comes in 10-round boxes with 10 boxes per case. It also includes the venerable Gordon System technology with a unique, shock-absorbing base wad dramatically reduces felt recoil. Read more

Ammunition

Benelli’s Montefeltro Receives New Look, Features for 2023

A backbone of Benelli’s upland and clay target shotgun line, the Montefeltro has, for years, been a favorite of discerning shotgun aficionados. This year, Benelli’s sleek, classically styled shotgun is available in eight different configurations to ensure all shooters, regardless of size, body type, or experience level, can dominate in the field and on the clay range.

New for 2023, the Montefeltro is now upgraded with Benelli’s newest Inertia-Driven™ System bolt for outstanding performance and exceptional reliability. A redesigned bolt handle improves bolt manipulation, even when wearing gloves. Its improved ergonomics complement the handsome walnut stock, pairing perfectly with the deep gloss-blue finish on the sleek receiver and barrel. The new 2-piece shell latch makes loading the shotgun a faster and easier task.

The Montefeltro is offered in 12- and 20-gauge chambers with vent-ribbed barrel lengths of 24-, 26-, and 28-inches, as well as 12- (26-inch barrel) and 20-gauge (24-inch barrel) Compact models. All Montefeltro models come with a Micro Cell Recoil Pad to reduce felt recoil, a shim kit for drop and cast adjustment, and IC, M, and F Crio® chokes.

Be ready to dominate the skies and shatter clays with this updated 4+1 capacity semi-automatic shotgun.

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Firearms

Benelli Adds a Dynamic Duo to the Nova Pump Line

Accokeek, MD — A Benelli original, the Nova pump shotgun has made an indelible mark on the waterfowl hunting scene thanks to its reliable performance, smooth operation, and its rugged design. For 2023, Benelli ups the ante with two new Nova models in Realtree’s Max-7 camo.

A true waterfowl wrecker, Benelli’s Nova shattered the “as good as it gets” barrier regarding pump shotgun design. Up to the introduction of the Benelli Nova, many thought it was impossible to create a more durable, lightweight pump-action than those already on the market. Yet Benelli’s steel skeletal framework over-molded with state-of-the-art polymer technology effectively redefined how light, nimble, and strong a pump shotgun could be. Today, the Nova is trusted by dedicated waterfowlers across the globe.

Thoughtfully placed ergonomic grooves on the Nova’s pistol grip deliver positive retention and control no matter the weather conditions. A button on the underside of the forend that activates the shell stop means a chambered shotshell can be removed without releasing rounds from the magazine.

The new Nova Pump in Realtree Max-7 handles 2 3/4-, 3-, and 3 1/2-inch shotshells and is available in either 26- or 28-inch barrel lengths. A reliable shooter that has proven itself in the toughest hunting conditions around the world, the Benelli Nova comes with a 4+1 capacity, IC, M, and F choke tubes, and a red bar front sight for optimal visibility in any weather.

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Firearms

Uberti USA Celebrates 150 Years of the Model 1873 with Special Anniversary Edition

Accokeek, MD – Uberti, the world’s leading manufacturer of classical, single-action revolvers, western heritage black powder revolvers, and cartridge rifles, recognizes 2023 as the 150th anniversary of the famed Winchester Model 1873 lever-action—the “gun that won the West.” To celebrate this milestone, Uberti is offering a commemorative edition of this classic firearm.

Following the same proven design as the original, the Uberti 150th Anniversary 1873 rifle is built on all-steel frame and features a 20-inch octagonal and blued steel barrel. Chambered in .45 Colt or .357 Mag./.38 Spl., this premium lever-action comes with an A-Grade satin walnut stock and forend. The warm, rich tones of the hardwood offer the perfect complement to the case-hardened frame and lever.

The star of this rodeo is the rifle’s authentic-style engraving. Copied from an original 19th-century Winchester frame, Italian engraver Atélier Giovanelli executed the classical design.

While the 150th Anniversary 1873 rifle is built for field work and optimally sized for foot- or saddle-carry, it can also serve as a centerpiece for any western-themed collection or display.

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Firearms

Yamaha Introduces Upgraded 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard

KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Marine kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including an updated XTO Offshore outboard which delivers greater convenience, enhanced technology and 450 horsepower. Featuring the same 5.6-liter of big block displacement and long list of features as the original XTO 425, the updated XTO 450 improves upon the powerful platform that changed the offshore boating game.

Yamaha introduces an upgraded 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard in addition to F200/F150 Models with integrated steering and new Helm Master® EX features. (Photo: Business Wire)

Yamaha introduces an upgraded 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard in addition to F200/F150 Models with integrated steering and new Helm Master® EX features. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The XTO 450 allows boaters to enjoy the convenience and ease of operation associated with the XTO line – in addition to more torque and power,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “In addition, Yamaha’s esteemed F200 and F150 DEC and Mechanical outboards now feature integrated electro-hydraulic steering for the 2.8L DEC models and integrated hydraulic steering for the 2.8L and 2.7L mechanical models. Helm Master EX also gets new features that take boat control to a new level in 2023. In a nutshell, these new products all work to elevate boating experiences for customers.” Read more

Fishing

Franchi Expands Momentum Line with All-Terrain Elite “EDC Rifle”

Accokeek, MD – Everyone loves a “truck gun”—a high-mobility, quick-to-action firearm that goes where you go and is ready for deployment anywhere, any time. In the spirit of the fast and easy-to-carry scout-style rifle, Franchi introduces a platform for the modern consumer with the Momentum All-Terrain Elite bolt-action as the newest member of the brand’s vaunted Momentum Elite series.

The Momentum All-Terrain Elite builds on the standard Momentum Elite rifle design with its detachable box magazine, one-piece Picatinny rail top, threaded barrel with muzzle brake, adjustable trigger, and one-piece, spiral fluted bolt with three locking lugs. The proven accuracy performance (1 MOA guarantee with premium ammo) and intelligent, ergonomic stock design of the Momentum Elite series rifles lead the class of superior hunting rifles for those who go hard and demand high performance from their equipment.

Now, for 2023, Franchi addresses the needs of those looking for the same exacting standards and accuracy of the Momentum Elite but with a more everyday carry attitude.

The new Momentum All-Terrain Elite is equipped with a shorter 18-inch barrel compared to the 22- and 24-inch barrels on the standard Momentum Elite. This shorter barrel pairs with an extended Picatinny rail with a forward end that free-floats over the barrel. With this rail configuration, multiple optics options are presented—including LPVOs (Low Power Variable Optics), long eye relief scout-style optics, and modern magnifier-optic combinations. Also, in keeping with the modern scout rifle concept, the Momentum All-Terrain Elite comes with a rugged flip-up aperture rear sight—adjustable for windage—and an elevation adjustable blade front sight system favored by practiced marksmen. Read more

Firearms

Indiana: burbot state record broken twice in two weeks

A state record that was held for 32 years has been broken twice in two weeks.

On Dec. 30 of last year, Scott Skafar broke the state burbot record that had been set in 1990 with a 10.2-pound fish he caught from Lake Michigan. On Jan. 10, Phillip Duracz caught a new state record burbot weighing 11.4 pounds, also from Lake Michigan. Duracz also holds the lake whitefish state record, 9.34 pounds, which he caught from Lake Michigan in 2021. Read more

Fishing

Results from 2022 wolf survey show population remains stable

Minimum wolf population in the UP is estimated at 631 wolves

A close-up image of a gray wolf is shown from Marquette County.Wildlife biologists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources released their findings of the latest Michigan gray wolf survey.

The survey, conducted in early 2022, shows the wolf population in the Upper Peninsula remains stable, as it has for more than a decade.

“These results show a continued trend of statistical stability, indicating that gray wolves may have reached their biological carrying capacity within the Upper Peninsula,” said Cody Norton, the DNR’s wolf specialist. “Wolf presence has only been confirmed twice genetically in the Lower Peninsula in recent times; in 2004 and 2014.”

The survey, which is conducted every other winter, covers the U.P., including Drummond, Neebish and Sugar islands, with Isle Royale excluded. The wolves on Isle Royale are managed by the National Park Service.

Completing analysis of the field data collected during the DNR’s 2022 wolf survey was delayed during the past year as wildlife biologists focused on updating the state’s Wolf Management Plan.

The plan was updated using all pertinent social and biological scientific knowledge on wolves to date.

The minimum wolf population estimate from the 2022 survey is 631 wolves, plus or minus 49 wolves. A total of 136 packs was estimated with an average number of individuals per pack calculated at 4.5.

“Our minimum wolf population estimate is not statistically different from the last estimate in 2020,” Norton said. “All of the estimates since 2011 have not differed statistically.”

However, wolf density appears to have shifted over time.

“The density of wolves may have decreased in some areas of the west U.P. and increased in some parts of the east U.P.,” DNR wildlife biologist Brian Roell said.

This may be linked to significant winter weather events during 2013-2015, which greatly reduced deer densities in mid- and high-snowfall zones of the region.

Trending results

The wolf population in the U.P. showed mostly steady growth from 1989 to 2011. From 1994 to 2007, the population grew at an average annual rate of 19%. From 2003 to 2007, the average annual growth rate was 12%. Read more

Wildlife

Foxtrot Launches Celik Blade 9mm Pistol at SHOT Show

The BLADE 9×19 tactical pistol will make its debut at the upcoming SHOT Show 2023 in Foxtrot’s booth #43153. The Blade is a fully machined aircraft grade aluminum construction semi-automatic pistol with the highest of R&D, patented light recoil system, and strong enough for special forces or combat duty use. The Blade has a unique two-point magazine release system – a standard right-side mounted button and an under-trigger-guard release. Blade is compatible with all Glock style magazines. Multiple picatinny rails make for easy mounting of tactical accessories. Foxtrot is the exclusive importer and distributor of the Blade pistol and will handle all sales and service from their US location. Website: www.foxtrotlima.net or – Foxtrot LLC 315-689-0000 for more information.

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