Beretta USA Brings Sako Cartridges to the US

Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new generation of Sako Cartridges into the US market. This launch will include six new and innovative cartridge families developed by Sako, including TRG Precision, the innovative, lead-free Powerhead Blade, Gamehead Pro, Gamehead, Speedhead, and Super Hammerhead.

Since 1928, Sako Cartridges has strived to maintain the same uncompromising combination of performance & craftsmanship found in their rifles. Utilizing the latest computer aided R&D and CNC manufacturing methods, each case goes through a series of automatic and manual inspections to ensure the high-quality cases become the most accurate and consistent cartridges available to the modern shooter.

In addition, due to a proprietary heat treatment method and zero impurities of the case material, Sako cartridges have the industry’s highest reloadability and pressure resistance, maximizing the lifespan and safety of any rifle.

“The whole team at Sako is excited to introduce our range of ammunition into the US market. With a diverse group of products including the TRG line of Precision Cartridges and the innovative Powerhead Blade lead free family, Sako Cartridges are made using world class components to give reliability, accuracy, and repeatability – no matter if you’re on the range or in the back country,” Phillip Jones, Rifle, Ammunition, and Premium Guns Product Manager, said.

The TRG Precision is an open tip, boat tail match bullet developed solely for competition and precision long-range shooting. Using only the finest components, the TRG Precision provides the ultimate consistency and extreme accuracy and is available in .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .338 Lapua Mag.

The new lead-free Powerhead Blade was developed to meet the needs of the most demanding hunters. With its Blade Tip, 100% pure ductile copper, and 5-Stage terminal architecture, the Sako Powerhead Blade offers excellent performance for various game sizes and is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Win Mag, .30-06 SPRG, and .308 Win. Read more

Ammunition

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional  Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Lake Ovid is a reservoir located within Sleepy Hollow State Park in Clinton County and it was time for me to discover its lure.  Loading my small jon boat into my truck the night before would make for an early get-away and a solitary experience on the man-made lake, or so I thought.  When I arrived at the boat launch, I couldn’t believe the sight:  dozens of bass boats lined up at water’s edge for some type of tournament.  Curses!  Good for them but bad for my idea of being alone.  I made a U-turn and headed away.

That scene played out last year and I figured to try again a week ago; this time, only one other boater met me along the shore at daybreak.  Within minutes, I had the oars in the water and began my discovery mission.  As I applied some muscle power, one oar was not cooperating properly and actually came out of the oar lock.  Unfortunately, I found that one of my nylon oar lock bushings had inexplicably vanished over the winter, as rowing became problematic.  Somehow, I managed to jam the oar hardware in place and limped along.

The first cast with my open-faced reel had a rather large bluegill brighten my day.  Unharmed, it was given back to the lake and I slipped closer to the nearby shore, where I witnessed a huge surface splash moments before.  Switching to a Rapala minnow, I tossed it toward the area of commotion.  Wham!  A largemouth bass gave a good tussle and found its way into my landing net.  Since the season had yet to open – and, because I never keep bass for table fare – I eased the hook from its lip and turned it loose without measuring it.  For a few hours on the water, the action was steady until the heat of the day took over.

The 410-acre Lake Ovid was created in the 1970’s with the construction of a dam on the Little Maple River. With an average depth of 10 feet, Lake Ovid is generally fairly shallow, with depths not exceeding 23 feet.

The typical fish species available are Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Sunfish, and Yellow Perch.  A bit of research shows that some 6800 Channel Catfish were planted in 2019 – the last stocking activity found.

Hours are from 8 am – 10 pm and a Recreation Passport is required.  Other entities include a beach with swimming plus kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats and pontoon boats are available for rent. Camping with modern restrooms, and miles of walking trails and some horse trails are all part of the 2600 acre state park.

Since the lake is defined as a “no wake” lake, electric trolling motors are probably the most desirable method of propulsion but gasoline motors are permitted, as well.  The lake weeds are evident along the shore and other shallow areas of the lake, but it is there you’ll find some good action.

So, if you are looking for a get-away close to home, Lake Ovid may serve you and your family well.

Fishing

SB Tactical Opposes Proposed Rule on Stabilizing Braces

Bradenton, Fla. – With the release of its Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has left little doubt to its intention to wreak havoc on millions of American firearm owners and devastate the firearms industry through lost jobs and revenue.

The Congressional Research Service estimates that there are somewhere between 10 million and 40 million firearms in circulation with Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Under the NPRM posted to the Federal Register, the vast majority of these would become unregistered short-barrel rifles. This creates a significant burden on legal gun owners, especially the disabled shooter these products were designed to support.

“ATF’s proposal would outlaw the vast majority of pistols sold with Stabilizing Braces, and by ATF’s own admission, would result in more than a billion dollars in damage to the firearms industry and countless American jobs lost,” said Alex Bosco, inventor and founder of SB Tactical. “As the leader in the Pistol Stabilizing Brace industry, we will champion the legal and economic interests of the millions of owners of brace products who are using the device as intended for sport shooting, home protection and to overcome a physical handicap.”

In what amounts to the largest firearms registration scheme in U.S. history, the ATF has explicitly prohibited the grandfathering of existing braced firearms. This leaves the millions of firearms owners, who relied on previous ATF guidance, in legal jeopardy with only a few options, which include adding a longer barrel, surrendering their firearm to the ATF, destroying the firearm, or paying the $200 tax and registering the firearm as a short-barrel rifle. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

FOXPRO’s Hi-Jack Electronic Game Caller

Lewistown, PA– The FOXPRO Hi-Jack is a completely re-engineered unit made for big volume in a small package. This lightweight powerhouse, which includes a decoy, also comes with the most sought-after remote control on the market, the TX-1000. It comes standard with 100 high-quality FOXPRO sounds, plus the FOXPRO FREE SOUND LIBRARY (100+ sounds), and has the ability to hold up to 1000 sounds. Enhance the realism by operating the attached Hi-Jack decoy and Fuzzy Wuzzy topper via the remote control. The Hi-Jack comes complete with a lithium battery and charger kit in the box!

The TX-1000 remote features a full color graphic LCD screen, which displays your sound list or sound categories. It also has auto-volume, wireless upload to the remote, a battery level indicator, timer or time clock, and FOXBANG technology. The Hi-Jack is backed by a 5 year limited warranty, FOXPRO’s unmatched customer support, and is proudly made in the USA. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: landowners receive payment to enroll in DNR Hunting Access Program

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunting Access Program is enrolling private property in portions of the southern and northeastern Lower Peninsula, as well as the eastern Upper Peninsula.

To enroll, landowners should have at least 40 acres of land with some wildlife habitat (forest, brush, grassland and/or wetland).

Explore the program ?

Priority for enrollment will be given to lands near urban and suburban areas with limited public access. Enrollment also will focus on:

  • Areas where the distance to public lands is over 30 miles.
  • Land with sharp-tailed grouse hunting opportunities in the eastern U.P.
  • Counties where bovine tuberculosis has been identified in the northeastern Lower Peninsula.

There are 46 counties in the Lower Peninsula eligible for enrollment. A map of counties with enrollment opportunities can be found at Michigan.gov/HAP. Read more

Wildlife

SIG SAUER Custom Works P320 XCOMPACT, P365XL Spectre Series Pistols

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the Spectre series pistols from SIG SAUER Custom Works. The P320 XCOMPACT Spectre and P365XL Spectre pistols feature the new Laser Engraved LXG Grip Module, and custom distressed slide, combined with the popular XSERIES features, delivering a custom concealed carry experience straight from the SIG SAUER factory.

“This latest creation form SIG Custom Works brings an entirely new level of customization to our two most popular lines of pistols – the P320 and P365,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The all new LXG grip module is laser engraved in-house, and the custom pattern on all four sides delivers an aggressive, stylish texture for a stronger, more controlled grip. The custom slides are distressed with the exclusive Spectre XSERIES lightening cuts, making the Spectre series of pistols truly unique, and a real standout for concealed carry.”

The SIG Custom Works Spectre series pistols are 9mm striker-fired pistols, featuring the all-new LXG Grip Module with laser engraving on all four sides, a deep trigger undercut, and extended beavertail, complemented by the Custom Works Spectre slide with distressed finish and custom Spectre XSERIES lightening cuts. Both pistols include XSERIES flat triggers, XRAY3 Day/Night sights, and custom optic ready slides.. The SIG Custom Works P320 Spectre is direct-mount compatible with the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1Pro , the soon to be released SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO2, Delta Point Pro, and RMR Reflex Optics, and ships with (2) 15-round steel magazines. The SIG Custom Works P365XL Spectre is compatible with the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEOZero or RMSC sights, and ships with (2) 12-round steel magazines. Each Spectre pistol comes with a SIG Custom Works Challenge Coin and Certificate of Authenticity. Read more

Firearms

FN Wins Army Contract to Provide M240 Machine Guns, Spare Receivers

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to supply the U.S. Army with M240 series machine gun variants and spare receivers. The contract, awarded through 2026, is multi-faceted and will support both the U.S. Army and other Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

“The U.S. Army contract for the M240 machine gun was the first military contract FN was awarded and the first to be produced from our production facility in South Carolina,” noted Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “We’re incredibly honored to continue our relationship with the Army, supporting them with high quality and reliable weapon systems for our servicemen and women.”

The M240 general purpose machine gun, derived from the FN MAG 58, was adopted by the U.S. military in the late 1970s, and has been in continual service since being introduced. This contract provides a procurement vehicle for the US Army to purchase multiple variants of the M240 machine gun, including the M240 coaxial, the M240B, M240L, M240D and M240H models. Read more

Firearms

Henry and Brownells Join to Recognize Iwo Jima Flag-Raiser

HENRY REPEATING ARMS
107 W Coleman Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868

Henry and Brownells Join Forces to Recognize Iwo Jima Flag-Raiser

Exclusive Rifles to Fund Harold “Pie” Keller Monument Available On Flag Day

RICE LAKE, WI – On February 23, 1945, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured one of the most iconic images in US military history as six Marines hoisted the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. In October 2019, Harold “Pie” Keller of Brooklyn, Iowa, was identified as one of these Marines, 74 years after Rosenthal took the photograph. With his story almost lost to history, Keller’s hometown is now cementing his legacy with a monument funded in part by American firearms manufacturer Henry Repeating Arms and Iowa-based firearms parts and accessories supplier, Brownells, Inc.

The Brooklyn Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is spearheading the memorial construction efforts with $17,000 left to raise to pay for the monument. To assist the foundation, Henry Repeating Arms created a limited-edition series of 100 Golden Boy Pie Keller Memorial Edition rifles (Model #H004PKM). In celebration of Flag Day, the rifles will be available for sale through Brownells’ retail store in Grinnell, IA, and online at Brownells.com starting on Monday, June 14, until supplies last. Henry Repeating Arms is donating $50 for each gun sold and all the proceeds from an online auction for the first rifle in the series. Bidding for serial no. 1 begins on Flag Day as well at Gunbroker.com, item #902646486.

“We sincerely appreciate Henry Repeating Arms, Brownells, and Crow Shooting Supply for stepping up to the plate and providing so much assistance to make this monument a reality,” said Rusty Clayton of the Brooklyn Community Foundation. “This is going to solidify Pie’s name and legacy in our town forever, and we could not have done it without the contributions that will come out of these incredible rifles.” Read more

Firearms

Kalamazoo County Commission set to vote on ‘wildlife killing contests’

Contact: Nick Green, MUCC Public Information Officer at ngreen@mucc.org

Kalamazoo County commissioners are poised to vote on a proclamation Tuesday “opposing wildlife killing contests and asking Michigan policymakers to ban them.”

Passage of the proclamation would not limit hunting contests or any other hunting activity in Kalamazoo County — it is a statement of position. The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has the exclusive authority over the manner and method of take of game species in Michigan.

The proclamation was introduced by Commissioner Mike Quinn (D-10 District) and supported by numerous anti-hunting organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the Detroit Zoological Society, Michigan Audubon, Michigan Humane, various local humane societies and Sierra Club, among others. Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Christine Morse (D-Portage) joined in supporting this proclamation as well.

A major concern regarding the proclamation is the absence of a widely accepted definition of the phrase “wildlife killing contest” among the scientific fish and wildlife management community. While much of the proclamation’s claims specifically reference predator-hunting competitions, the absence of a scientifically accepted definition begs the question of what other events are slated to be lumped into the anti-hunters’ definition of “wildlife killing contests.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan Outdoor Skills Academy offers new location, classes, guest speaker

Whether you’re an outdoors newbie building up your recreational skills or an experienced veteran searching for a fresh hobby, the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy has a class for you!

Starting this month, the academy will offer classes at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center on Higgins Lake in Roscommon. The RAM Center recently opened for individuals, families or small groups to “Lodge and Learn,” a chance to stay amid Michigan’s northern woods while building outdoor recreation know-how.

Check out these upcoming classes:

  • Walleye Fishing Clinic, June 19 – Pro walleye tournament angler Dan Miller will cover walleye fishing from A to Z.
  • Bush Craft, Wild Mushroom and Wild Edibles Clinic, Oct. 8-10 – Instruction on wilderness safety, bush craft (surviving and thriving in the natural world), wild edibles and how to find, identify and handle a variety of Michigan’s edible wild mushrooms.
  • Ice Fishing for Beginners, Jan. 8, 2022 – How to set up equipment and how, where and when to fish, electronics, ice safety, and rules and regulations.
  • Advanced Hard Water School, Feb. 25-27, 2022 – Learn from the ice fishing pros. Each student will pick a topic of interest and be assigned a pro fisherman.

The RAM Center isn’t the only place to catch one of these invaluable classes. The new North Woods Survival Skills Clinic will be at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac Aug. 14. The class will cover skills needed in an outdoor survival situation, including navigation; wilderness first aid; and how to safely prepare water for drinking, safely start a fire without matches, make cordage (rope from plants), make a log stove and identify animal tracks and scat. Participants also will learn how to shoot a bow and arrow. Read more

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