Springfield Armory XD(M) 10mm

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory is pleased to announce a highly anticipated new addition to their polymer pistol lineup, the XD(M) 10mm. This full-size pistol is the latest variation in the series, now chambered in the popular 10mm round for more power in the highly accurate and reliable XD(M) platform.

An unprecedented torture test of 10,000 rounds was performed to prove the quality and reliability of this new addition to the XD(M) line, firing 10,000 rounds of Federal Premium® Hydra-Shok® 10mm ammunition through the gun with EVERY round documented on video. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and adding Lucas® Extreme Duty Gun Oil at 2,000 round intervals. The magazines were left uncleaned and exposed to wind, dust, and grit. The XD(M) 10mm performed flawlessly under these conditions and powered through all 10,000 rounds without a single failure. The XD(M) 10mm has been meticulously engineered to ensure the pistol is as robust and reliable a defensive force as possible.

Available with a 4.5” or 5.25” barrel, the length is well-balanced when combined with the full-size grip frame for maximum controllability and comfort while shooting. Mega-Lock grip texturing, with the option of three interchangeable backstraps, allows for a customized fit that provides a secure and natural feel in the palm of your hand.

The Melonite® finished hammer-forged barrel and forged slide allow for a steady diet of full-power 10mm ammo, and the full-length guide rod lessens felt recoil. Holding 15+1 rounds, the XD(M) 10mm tames this potent cartridge for a comfortable shooting experience with each pull of the trigger. Read more

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Remington Introduces Premier Expander Shotshell Ammunition

Huntsville, AL – Delivering 2 ¾” or 3” magnum-caliber terminal performance in 12 and 20 gauge, tack-driving precision and Barnes devastating copper petal expansion, the new Remington Expander Sabot Slugs.

The Remington Premier Expander shotshell features Barnes all-copper tipped Expander slugs. The Barnes Expander slug is precision engineered with six cutting petals that deploy at impact to inflict enormous terminal damage and pass-through penetration to down game instantly.

The Remington Premier Expander shotshell is loaded to the highest industry standards with top quality components to provide hunters the fullest measure of confidence in accuracy and terminal performance. Additionally, the all-new Remington Premier Expander shotshell line of ammunition features the ballistics listed on its packaging. Read more

Ammunition

Taurus G2C 40 Cal Now Shipping

Miami, FL –Taurus USA sets the new standard for concealed carry handguns with the introduction of the new Taurus® G2C series semi-automatic pistols. These streamlined, performance-driven autoloaders strike the ideal balance between comfort and confidence in both self-defense and target shooting conditions.

Chambered in .40 S&W caliber, the new G2C pistol is built on a rugged polymer frame that includes aggressive stipling, ergonomically placed along the grip to ensure firearm retention and to maintain positive hand alignment for optimal accuracy. The compact profile (1.25″ wide x 6.25″ long x 5.0″ tall) combined with the 10-round (.40 S&W) capacity magazines’ contoured grip extension delivers a solid, comfortable hold for small- or large-hand shooters. Read more

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October BDX Combo Kit Sweepstakes From SIG

NEWINGTON, N.H. – This is your chance to upgrade your hunting gear and enter to win the award-winning SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX™) Combo Kit. BDX is a rangefinder and riflescope system that uses your ballistics, environmental conditions, and Bluetooth to illuminate the exact holdover dot. The BDX System is simple, fast, and intuitive – Just Connect The Dot™. Register today for the BDX Combo Kit sweepstakes by visiting sigsauer.com/promotions now through Friday, October 12, 2018 to participate in this promotion.

The BDX Combo Kit includes a KILO1400BDX Rangefinder and a SIERRA3BDX 3.5-10 x 42mm Riflescope. The KILO1400BDX Rangefinder features a Lightwave DSP™ digital rangefinder engine, Hyperscan™ with 4 times per second scan rate, RangeLock™, and the Lumatic™ auto-adjusting display. The SIERRA3BDX 3.5-10 x 42mm Riflescope features HD glass for superior resolution and optical clarity, a 30mm main tube, the LevelPlex™ digital anti-cant system, a BDX-R1 Digital Ballistic Reticle with a second focal plane reticle that scales your ballistic holdover dot with magnification like a first focal plane reticle, providing a ballistic solution out to 800 yards with 1 MOA of accuracy. Read more

Optics

Viridian Releases New “Art of Defense” Episodes on YouTube

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. –– Viridian Weapon Technologies has released new “Art of Defense” video episodes, showcasing potentially life-saving firearms and defensive techniques for personal protection. Episodes 2-4 are now available for viewing on YouTube, and viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the Viridian YouTube channel to be notified when additional episodes are released.

“Art of Defense” Series

Presented by Defensive Mindset Training and Range Systems, the “Art of Defense” video series is hosted by Beau Doboszenski, owner and lead instructor for Defensive Mindset Training. The series is designed to address common defensive mistakes, answer everyday questions, provide concealed carry tips and deliver instruction on using tools like Viridian laser sights. Both novice and skilled shooters can take advantage of the materials and use the videos as a resource for effective firearms operation. Episodes cover a variety of topics, ranging from target acquisition and trigger control to improved draw and more. Read more

Optics, Self Defense

Redding Dies for Military Surplus Cartridges

Cortland, NY….. Its fall and many of the military surplus issues are coming out from major publications highlighting this years crop of great mil-surp firearms. That makes it a perfect time to remember that many of these guns can be excellent shooters if you have the ammunition you need. Redding has long been a major supplier of dies for a wide variety of mil-surp cartridges that can keep these firearms fed and fun.

Moreover , Redding had a broad selection of case forming dies and sets that can allow you to actually make cases for hard to find Military Surplus chamberings from common brass.

Form dies are available for a number of popular and not so popular cartridges associated with the military surplus market.

A list of the more common cartridges, are in the Redding 2019 catalog and even more can are available by calling the Redding Customer Service Dept. at 607-753-3331. Also too, remember that Redding still produces true Custom Dies for most any unique chambering. Read more

Ammunition

Costs of Michigan’s Antlerless Tags Makes No Sense

By Glen Wunderlich

It never really sunk in until I was at the counter of the Morrice Hardware and intended to purchase an antlerless deer license.  When I was asked my opinion of the new regulations aimed at suppressing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, I stated that I didn’t see any better options.  Pressed about a specific change from last season, whereas discounted antlerless licenses were available at the reduced cost of $12 for all of the combined seasons in the  CWD Management Zone but would now expire November 4, 2018, it hit me.  What sense does that make?

No doubt, it was a change, but what will be the result of effectively raising the cost of antlerless tags in an area where the intent is to reduce the herd?  Personally, it made no sense to me, because my policy is to take antlerless deer with a firearm later in the season.  To me, a firearm is a better tool for the job and the weather is more conducive to hanging deer, as the season progresses.  With all the warm weather and rain we’ve experienced in the early archery season, my beliefs have been solidified.

As any experienced archer understands, a deer shot with an arrow will typically run off.  Depending on the placement of the shot, the distance it may travel could be well over a hundred yards.  That may not seem consequential, unless the habitat it heads for is thick cover, which is usually the case.  The wise archer also knows that it’s good policy to wait and hour or so to begin tracking chores and this is where things can get complicated.

I’d venture to take an educated guess that most deer are taken in late afternoon, as twilight sets in; that means, it will be dark, when recovery begins.  Add to that a little rain and the hunter’s challenge becomes more difficult, if not virtually impossible.  Should the hunter get on the trail immediately and run the risk of pushing a deer that has yet to expire?  Or, should the hunter wait an extended period of time, as most knowledgeable hunters do, and risk the potential of rain washing away any sign of the trail?

The dilemma is compounded by the fact that October weather is naturally warmer than that of the late seasons.  That same scenario played out in during a chilly December hunt may allow an ethical hunter to wait until morning light to recover the prize; however, that same hunter now faces a quandary of risks that fly in the face of ethical conduct.

With all of this in mind, it didn’t take me long to pass on the “new” reduced rate for antlerless licenses, which wasn’t new at all; only the counter-intuitive expiration date was new.

Personally, I wasn’t about to change my philosophy to save $8 and to go against long-held beliefs.  I handed over $20 to get all the benefits of taking an antlerless deer when the snow is on the ground.  It made no sense to do otherwise and I would venture to guess a fair amount of hunters will have made the same decision.  However, if the reduced rate is meant to prompt more license sales, only time will tell of the wisdom, or lack thereof, of the new policy to reduce the herd. 

 

Hunting

MDT Releases New Competition Chassis

MDT has just released their latest chassis system for precision rifle competition called the ACC. The ACC (Adjustable Core Competition) Chassis is designed around an integrated, modular weight system which allows you to customize the balance and mass of your rifle to maximize performance and minimize recoil.

“This gives shooters complete control over balance and recoil reduction – with a little help from solid steel.” says Sales Manager, Kyle Van Ruitenburg. “Balance your rifle, reduce recoil, stay on target – with the ACC you can make your rifle as heavy as you like it.” Read more

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