Mepro RDS Pro V2 in Green Or Red

Born out of necessity, red-dot optics revolutionized rifle aiming solutions for CQB—Close-Quarter Battle— engagements. From the beginning, Meprolight® was in the forefront of this category of sighting systems. As a result of their required military service in the IDF, Meprolight’s engineers recognized first-hand the need for an advanced red-dot optic. Out of their experience, the RDS family of advanced red-dot optics were designed. Whether you are LE, competitive shooter, defense-minded individual or a hunter, the Mepro RDS Pro V2 warrants your consideration.

It is the latest and most technical MIL-SPEC red dot optic from Meprolight®. New features include 16 levels of brightness for any lighting condition, day or night. Shooters can choose from two reticle patterns—2.0 MOA dot or 2.0 dot / 4.3 circle bullseye—both are available in either green or red.

Shooters can expect thousands of hours of use from a single AA battery depending on the level of reticle brightness selected. The Mepro RDS Pro V2 operates under all weather conditions, no matter how extreme. It is battle proven and trusted by militaries, law enforcement agencies and professional shooters world-wide. It utilizes a Picatinny rail mounting system and is compatible with NVGs and magnifying scopes. Wide, crystal-clear display window for increased field-of-vision. Read more

Optics

Bruce Buck Shares Choke & Shot Size Advice in Latest Column

Whigham, GA – At Trulock Choke Tubes, we understand there is a lot of confusing information regarding chokes tube selection and shot loads for any given scenario, which is why we enjoyed a recent article by the Shotgun Report Technoid, Bruck Buck titled, “The 7 ½ Shot at Sporting.” We reached out to Bruce and received permission to reprint the article to share. It was originally posted on the Shotgun Report on May 24, 2021. This article offers great advice from Bruce Buck, the “Technoid,” on chokes and shot sizes. He is primarily referencing Sporting Clays, but this is also a good starting point for doves or any other small gamebird where distances can vary by a large degree. However, we also recommend patterning your gun with your load(s) and chokes to make sure.

Dear Guru of Gear:

Last weekend my buddies and I did some practicing on a really tough, long-range teal shot on the 5-stand at Sporting Clays. It is a standard target, with the entire top side exposed to the shooter at a range I would guess to be 45 yards. It angles lightly to the right, which makes it deceptive. I was shooting with modified chokes and no. 7 1/2 shot, but a AA shooter was breaking it with IC and no. 8 shot.

I have noticed that some sporting clay shooters use no. 7 1/2 shot at every target that is beyond arm’s length, while others almost never use them. In Gary Phillips’ video, he says he relies chiefly on no. 8, only occasionally using no. 7 1/2. When I checked my “Choke Chooser” for recommendations on chokes and loads for a few selected target presentations, I found that no. 8 shot generally gives better results than no. 7 1/2, even at fairly long range. It appears that the greater number of pellets in a charge of no. 8 gives it an advantage in effective pattern size. Still, there must be some range beyond which the greater retained energy of the larger shot becomes an advantage. Read more

Firearms

Big Wins for USA Archers in Tokyo Preliminary Individual Matches

TOKYO, Japan – Team USA is finally on target at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Brady Ellison and Mackenzie Brown are through to the top 16 in the individual events. After a difficult start in the finals venue, where USA’s top ranked teams came up short in some very challenging competition conditions, it seems they’ve got it figured out and are poised for success headed into the 1/8th rounds later this week.

Four-time Olympian, three-time medalist, World Champion, World No. 1, world record holder and the world’s only 5-time World Cup Final Champion Brady Ellison bears many titles on his shoulders but has been eagerly seeking the Olympic Champion title to add to his most impressive list of accomplishments.

“We made a small form change, an adjustment to my finger tab, which I think really helped,” commented Ellison, “and then Butch [Johnson] actually texted me today and said that he saw something, so I made sure to watch out for that and I think just everyone helping out, I felt pretty good today, I felt calm. First thing I’ve been in the Olympic finals had felt no nerves so I’m feeling pretty feisty.” Read more

Archery

Birder’s Field Guide & Binocular

“What’s that bird in our yard?” You might need your field guide and binoculars to figure this one out (female Scarlet Tanager photo by Paul Konrad).
The importance of a good look with binoculars before you consult a field guide, Merlin, or another bird ID source would emphasized when you located this bird in one of your trees. Same species? No, look at that beak … the key is to be prepared (immature Summer Tanager photo by Paul Konrad).

There are two essential pieces of birding equipment that everyone should have within reach – a field guide and a binocular. Even at home, whether you’re seated in your favorite chair with your feeding station in sight, or on your front porch, back deck, or balcony, it’s always a good bet to keep your binoculars close to check out the moment to moment potential of a bird’s appearance that catches your attention and imagination. You can always check your field guide moments later, but don’t underestimate the importance of having a good field guide within easy access.

It may seem early, but some birds are already beginning their southbound migrations – including new fledglings that have different plumages than adults, possibly with unfamiliar plumage coloration for you. If you are really lucky, you may even find a “rare bird,” a species that is a thousand miles beyond its normal range.

If you take a look at this week’s Rare Birds article you will see that rare birds are making record-breaking appearances in many states, including a Lark Bunting that’s visiting a feeding station in New Hampshire, a Beryline Hummingbird that frequents a feeder in Arizona, and a Mexican Violetear that stopped at a nectar feeder south Texas. At the same time you may see a species you’ve never seen in your yard before – a newbie for your Yard List. That’s always fun, and personally significant. Read more

Wildlife

Whitetails Unlimited Awards $10,000 to Student Air Rifle Program

Whitetails Unlimited awarded a $2,500 grant to the Student Air Rifle Program which was developed by the Missouri Youth Sport Shooting Alliance. This brings the total WTU has contributed to SAR to $10,000. The SAR is a national school-based air rifle program that promotes safety, teamwork, focus, self-esteem, and marksmanship.

Since its inception 5 years ago, the program has trained instructors in more than 75 schools reaching more than 11,000 students. It uses school aligned units of study, teacher training, universal whistle commands, positive language, and standardized equipment. Students use .177-claiber pellet rifles, shooting at reactive and paper targets at 10 meters, in front of a safety backstop.

“WTU has been a partner of the SAR program since the start,” said Whitetails Unlimited Program Services Director Russ Austad. “It has been very exciting to see how far the program has come in the past 5 years.” Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Releases Emissary 1911 Pistol

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911’s—the Emissary. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use.

The new Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and loaded with custom-grade features. It’s constructed with a forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, with a beautiful two-tone finish. The blued carbon steel slide pairs with a stainless steel frame featuring a distinctive squared trigger guard with additional room for ease of operation with a gloved hand.

The slide’s “Tri-Top” cut gives the Emissary custom styling, while a flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare. On top, the tritium and luminescent front sight on the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.

Inside the slide, a bushingless heavy stainless steel bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. In addition, the Emissary’s skeletonized hammer delivers ultra-fast lock times and combines with a solid-body, flat-faced trigger for top-end performance.

The forged stainless frame’s front strap and mainspring housing are wrapped in a grenade-pattern texture for firm engagement in adverse conditions, which are matched with slim line grip panels by VZ Grips® machined from G10. At the front, a Picatinny accessory rail is integrated into the steel of the frame and is ready to accept a light, laser or combo of your choice.

Each pistol comes with two top-quality 8-round stainless steel magazines with base pads. MSRP is $1,279. Read more

Firearms

Cyclops Announces New Multi-Function Waterproof Spotlight

Irving, TX- Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, has just introduced a new handheld spotlight designed to serve as both a conventional, high-intensity spotlight as well as a flood light/lantern for close range illumination.

The new Waterproof LED Spotlight is built on the standard pistol grip/lamp body configuration for balanced ease of operation and fatigue-free deployment. The chassis is comprised of a combination aluminum, PC, rubber, and TPR materials to protect the unit from hard impact and to provide a comfortable, no-slip grip in the most austere conditions. What’s more, the housing construction is waterproof, dustproof (IP67), and floats in water.

The front spotlight is powered by an exceptionally bright 20W XHP50.2 Cree LED that allows the user to switch between high, low, SOS, and off via a magnetic trigger switch with a locking mechanism. In back is a 6W Cree XP-G3 LED that serves as a flood light or a lantern. This light is controlled by an IC chip-monitored battery saver mode that automatically reduces output to extend run time.

The Cyclops Waterproof LED Spotlight is an ideal solution for anyone requiring diverse, high-output illumination in a field setting, and its multi-function lamp system is especially advantageous for hunters and boaters who often require spotlight and lantern operations in a single outing. Read more

Optics

The Ultimate Double Scrape-Dripper® Kit

Due to the extreme interest in mock scrape hunting and the high consumer demand for the Magnum Scrape-Dripper®, Wildlife Research Center® has introduced Ultimate Double Scrape-Dripper® Kit for even better value and mock scrape results.

Two is better than one and this serious combo includes 2 of the best Scrape-Drippers and 2 bottles of the best scrape scent you can use at a mock scrape location.

The Magnum Scrape-Dripper® is the smart dispenser that keeps a scrape fresh and working. It drips daytime only, to get bucks to come in during daytime hunting hours. The Magnum Scrape-Dripper® can operate for up to 2 – 3 weeks on 4 FL OZ of scent depending on temperature swings and gradually intensifies scent output to get bucks even more riled up! It’s the change in temperature that makes it work, no batteries are required.

Golden Scrape® with break-through Scent Reflex® Technology is a perfect blend of Golden Estrus® and intruding buck scents combined with subtle tones of freshly scraped earth and Territorial Musk™. With a powerful fresh scrape smell and a Special Time-Release Formula, it really heats up a scrape. It will make your scrape more appealing to the bucks in the area, especially that trophy buck! Read more

Hunting

Wildgame Innovations Launches New Encounter™ Cell Camera and Updates HuntSmart™ App

As many new players have entered the ring for smart technology trail cameras, Wildgame Innovations are coming in swinging with the launch of the Encounter cellular trail camera and updated HuntSmart app. The newest release is designed to work on ALL cellular networks regardless of the service provider, allowing for connectivity anywhere cellular signal is available.

The new Encounter trail camera is designed to work on all cellular networks regardless of the service provider in the US or Canada, which means connectivity anywhere you have a signal. The unit incorporates red, yellow, and green cell signal strength indicator lights so you know immediately if the camera is set up in an optimal transmit/receive location. Best of all, the Encounter can send images straight to a mobile device via the HuntSmart app and even access accounts directly from any computer via the HuntSmart website.

The Encounter provides 20-megapixel image captures with a .5-second trigger speed and illumination extend to 80 feet. For optimal concealment, the Encounter is built around a brown, bark-textured case that blends well in any field environment. Read more

Hunting

Yamaha Unveils New EF2200iS Generator with CO Sensor

Yamaha Enters the Next Generation of Generator Protection Standards

KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today announced the new EF2200iS inverter generator, highlighted by the addition of a new Carbon Monoxide Sensor (CO Sensor) integrated into a detection and shutdown system.

Designed for emergency home backup portable power use, RV and camping power needs, and as a power source on many DIY home projects, the EF2200iS is the first in Yamaha’s upcoming lineup of generators exclusively equipped with CO Sensor technology to meet the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association’s™ (PGMA®) ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 standard to monitor carbon monoxide emissions. When the CO Sensor detects elevated levels of carbon monoxide, the EF2200iS automatically shuts off and will remain off for approximately five minutes, with indication that the generator needs to be moved to a well-ventilated space. A new CO Sensor graphic and LED indicator lights on the control panel notify the user of carbon monoxide emission levels or system malfunctions. Read more

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