Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Portions of Mackinac and Chippewa counties continue to feel the effects of recent snow and ice storms that hit the area, including portions of snowmobile trails administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
On Jan. 6, there were an estimated 120 miles of storm-damaged snowmobile trails in the eastern part of the region. As of today, about 30 miles remain impassable. Read more
Wixom, MI — Trijicon is proud to introduce the new Credo and Credo HX series of riflescopes, a Brilliant Aiming Solution designed to meet the demands of serious shooters and hunters. Featuring an incredibly clear sight picture, illuminated reticles, and rugged durability based on decades of deployment with America’s greatest fighting forces, these riflescopes offer a range of reticle choices, focal plane options, and adjuster styles to meet any need.
The Credo series is engineered for tactical and competitive shooters and is available in nine matte finish models, including 2-10×36 and 2.5-15×42. Shooters can choose from nine LED-illuminated milling, holdover, and BDC reticles that deliver any-light aiming. Credo models are available in both first and second focal plane and offer 0.1 MRAD or ¼ MOA adjustments. Adjusters are precision engineered for crisp, repeatable windage and elevation control. Users have a choice of capped, exposed/locking, or exposed zero stop elevation adjusters. Read more
Boise, ID Tactical Solutions (TacSol), the market leader in quality rimfire firearms, upgrades and accessories, is proud to announce the company’s revolutionary new Owyhee (oh-WYE-hee) bolt action takedown rifle.
TacSol’s new, uniquely designed bolt action Owyhee rifle is the only .22 bolt action takedown rifle available and is equipped with unparalleled features: threaded barrel for easy addition of silencers, drilled and tapped for addition of the scope rail, extended magazine release for quick and easy magazine removal, fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight, behind the trigger safety, 10 round rotary magazine, and a lightweight fluted .920” barrel. The Owyhee weighs in at only 3.9 pounds and features a lightweight aluminum barrel with a chromoly steel bore and 11-degree target crown. The TacSol customized Magpul Backpacker stock collapses into a compact package making this rifle the perfect solution for backpacking, hunting, target shooting, and plinking. “This rifle encompasses everything a takedown rifle should be.” Says Mike Corkish, TacSol Director of Sales. He continues, “It is compact, highly accurate, and is also whisper quiet when used with a suppressor.” Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced that it will be adding a model with milliradian adjustments to the previously MOA-based VX-5HD riflescope. Featuring Mil-based adjustments and a Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR), the new model is built to serve as the best of both worlds.
Leupold’s VX-5HD line – which has been recognized for its excellence by being named “Optic of the Year” by Guns & Ammo and embraced by consumers around the globe – features a 5x erector assembly and fits perfectly into Leupold’s riflescope family between the VX-3i and the VX-6HD. Read more
Tucson, AZ- All new for 2020, Riton Optics is introducing a new line of optics complete with proprietary, high performance reticles and enhanced features all at the industry’s best value. The new line has been touted as the industry’s new, better way to buy optics, breaking from the normal confusion of abstract product designations with an intuitive buying guide. Read more
GENESEO, ILL.– The new XD-M® Elite from Springfield Armory® represents the pinnacle of performance in factory striker-fired pistols. Taking the polymer platform that broke the mold and incorporating numerous upgrades and improvements, the XD-M® Elite redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms.
At the heart of the new XD-M® Elite is the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META™) system, a superbly refined trigger designed to wring out the most from the pistol’s most important interface with the shooter. Featuring a flat face and integral overtravel stop, the META™ system delivers the finest trigger pull available on a production polymer-framed pistol.
In addition to the exceptionally crisp and clean trigger pull tuned to the pistol’s fully cocked striker, the XD-M® Elite also features increased-capacity magazines holding up to 22 rounds of 9mm. These magazines mate up with another impressive upgrade on the XD-M® Elite — removable extended and flared magwells, designed to make ultra-fast reloads a breeze. Read more
ANOKA, Minnesota – – The newest addition to Federal’s Hydra-Shok Deep lineup is the industry’s first expanding 380 Auto to consistently meet FBI protocol recommendations for penetration (12 inches minimum) through bare gel and through heavy clothing.
In the past three years, Federal Premium’s new Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition product line has been greatly recognized by its customers—and the industry—for its improved penetration and superior reliability. This has been most recently proven by it winning a 2019 NRA Golden Bullseye Award for “Ammo of the Year” by Shooting Illustrated magazine. Read more
Rogers, AR – The classic Winchester Model 12 shotgun now has a little brother! The Winchester Air Rifles Model 12 Pump BB Gun makes the perfect first gun for any youth. Made to resemble Winchester’s classic shotgun, the Model 12 Pump BB Gun allows mentors to teach gun safety and marksmanship skills with a BB gun that looks just like the Dad’s. Designed and sized for today’s youth, the Model 12 Pump BB Gun introduces the pump mechanics many kids will find in their first shotgun. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently approved nearly $2 million in Recreation Passport grant funding. The $1,993,500 will be shared by 18 communities across the state for local park improvement projects, including playground development and renovations, sports and fitness facility development and improvements, trail and walkway development and park improvements. Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the launch of four new models in its VX-3i riflescope line, all of which feature the company’s ZeroLock CDS dial for the first time.
Built to deliver relentless versatility, the award-winning VX-3i line appeals to hunters and shooters alike. Now it will be available featuring one of Leupold’s most popular attributes, the ZeroLock dial. Four VX-3i CDS-ZL models are shipping now. Two will feature a 30mm maintube and a side focus feature, while two others have a 1-inch maintube and no side focus. Magnification ranges from 3.5-10x to 4.5-14x, and Duplex and Wind-Plex reticles are available. Read more