Crosman Prospect in Stock and Shipping Now

BLOOMFIELD, NY — Crosman Corporation, the trusted name in airgun innovation, now has the integrally suppressed Prospect pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle in stock and shipping. It retails for $369.99.

Featured at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Prospect has a barrel with internal, built-in sound suppression as well as ½-20 muzzle threads to accept an external moderator to make it even more quiet.

The Prospect runs on a 3,600-psi air cylinder that gives up to 25 shots between fills. The rifle is available in both .177 and .22 calibers with the .177 rifle firing pellets up to 1,000 feet per second and the .22 up to 900 feet per second. The air regulator is optimized to deliver the maximum number of full-power shots. Read more

Firearms

SPYPOINT Introduces the FLEX-M Cellular Trail Camera

SPYPOINT is proud to unveil the latest addition to its innovative FLEX series lineup – the SPYPOINT FLEX-M. The FLEX-M delivers unparalleled quality and connectivity at an unbeatable price, making it the best value on the market.

“Our goal is to make switching to cellular easier than ever before,” said Jimmy Angers, President and Chief Executive Officer at SPYPOINT. “The FLEX-M provides our customers with the best value and reflects our commitment to delivering incredible quality at an unbeatable price.”

The FLEX-M features a variety of cutting-edge features, such as; true Dual SIM technology that ensures cross-carrier coverage on all major cellular networks, mobile activation and on-camera buttons that facilitate the formatting of the required microSD card and capture of a test photo, four capture modes including Time-Lapse and Time-Lapse+, a responsive trigger that automatically optimizes settings for each photo, and Constant Capture technology that allows the camera to send and capture photos simultaneously. Integration with the SPYPOINT app offers easy camera activation, customizable maps, weather information, and BUCK TRACKER technology that utilizes AI image recognition to scan images with species filters. The app allows you to manage settings and update firmware remotely, putting the entire hunt in the palm of your hand. Read more

Hunting, Optics

Smith & Wesson Limited-Release, Jerry Miculek-Inspired M327 World Record Revolver

Smith & Wesson® Introduces Limited-Release Jerry Miculek Inspired M327 World Record Revolver

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of a new Jerry Miculek signature revolver, the Performance Center® Model 327 WR.

Designed in partnership with Professional Shooter and S&W Brand Ambassador, Jerry Miculek, the Model 327 WR boasts features that embody speed and accuracy. This lightweight 9MM handgun is built on a scandium N-Frame and includes a titanium cylinder that allows the user to quickly and precisely transition between targets. Included with the brass bead front and adjustable rear sight package, is a Vortex® COMPDOT and C.O.R.E.™ optic-plate system for revolvers that accommodates a wide range of optics to enhance the shooter’s experience. The revolver also features a JM Signature laminated wood grip that provides optimal ergonomics for any necessary adjustments needed between holster draw and target acquisition. Read more

Firearms

Barrett Announces the Return of REC7 DI Rifle

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., the leader in long range, is pleased to announce the return of the REC7 DI rifle. First introduced in 2016, this iconic firearm returns to the market in Summer 2024 following a temporary production hold due to the MK 22 contract.

Known for its reliability and precision, the Barrett REC7 is designed specifically for situations in which there’s no room for error and features a mid-length gas system for reliability with or without a suppressor. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, its upper and lower receivers are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, while all aluminum components are coated in Type 3 hardcoat anodizing.

Featuring a cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, Magpul® furniture, ALG QMS trigger, and extended slimline Barrett handguard with M-LOK® accessory mounting slots, no detail has been overlooked in the pursuit of excellence. Read more

Firearms

Heritage Mfg. Proudly Unveils the Heritage 92 Line

[Bainbridge, GA] – Saddle up and get ready to experience the spirit of the Old West with the launch of the Heritage 92 line from Heritage Manufacturing. Rooted in tradition yet tailored for the contemporary cowboy, the Heritage 92 lever action rifles pay homage to the iconic firearms of yesteryear while delivering the precision and performance demanded by today’s enthusiasts.

Crafted with a keen eye for detail, the Heritage 92 line features a diverse range of calibers, including the classic .357 Magnum, the legendary 45 Colt, and the ever-reliable .44 Magnum. Each rifle in the Heritage 92 line is available in three distinctive finishes, allowing shooters to choose between stainless with hardwood, PVD gold finish with hardwood, or polished black with hardwood, ensuring a look that matches their style and mission.

Equipped with adjustable buckhorn sights for precise aiming, the Heritage 92 rifles offer unmatched accuracy across a variety of shooting scenarios. Additionally, select models in the line feature different profile barrels, including the iconic octagonal design, available in lengths ranging from 16.5 inches to 24 inches, providing shooters with options to suit their individual preferences and shooting needs. Read more

Firearms

Hornady Introduces Patented Drag Variability Reduction Technology

Hornady® is proud to announce Drag Variability Reduction Technology (DVRT™), a patented bullet tip design that increases the uniformity of bullet drag from shot to shot.

The new DVRT™ optimizes the bullet tip shape to provide excellent overall drag and unrivaled bullet to bullet consistency. Specifically, the meplat must be flat – not pointed – and the diameter of the flat meplat is a specific ratio to the bullet diameter. This new technology decreases the drag variation from shot to shot, resulting in less dispersion at long range.

After development and refinement of this new technology in 2018, it was immediately implemented into the Heat Shield® Tip design and in the A-Tip® Match bullet while the patent was pending. Now, with the patent issued, we can publish the science and benefits of Drag Variability Reduction Technology.

“As a bullet company, Hornady has always prided itself on innovation and we are always looking to push the boundaries of bullet design. This is evident with our recent innovations of the A-Tip Match bullet and Heat Shield Tip technology and also in past innovations like InterLock and the secant ogive,” said Jason Hornady, Vice President at Hornady. “The new DVRT is yet another groundbreaking innovation from Hornady and a significant addition to the field of ballistics” he added. Read more

Ammunition

SAF Files Brief in Challenge of ATF Final Arm Brace Rule

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a reply brief with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in its challenge of the “Final Rule” issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding arm braces for pistols.

In 2023, SAF won, in part, a preliminary injunction in the case. Last August, in a 2-1 ruling, a Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel said the rule was “likely illegal” because the government had violated the Administrative Procedures Act by adopting the rule without meaningful opportunity for public comment.

The case is known as SAF v. ATF and was filed in February 2023. SAF is joined by Rainier Arms, LLC and two private citizens, Samuel Walley and William Green. They are represented by attorney Chad Flores at Flores Law in Houston.

In their brief to the court, SAF and its partners maintain the appeals court should hold the plaintiffs have established a likelihood of success because the Final Rule changes the definition of an arm brace “using the guise of mere clarification.”

“Our challenge is part of a consolidation of four separate cases for briefing purposes, underscoring the broad and compelling opposition to the ATF’s action,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “We have contended all along the Final Rule regulates brace-equipped pistols, which are in common use, as short-barreled rifles. This is a complete reversal of previous policy.” Read more

Gun Control

Hot Tip for Travelers: Leave Firewood at Home

Moving firewood when you camp, hunt or head out for a weekend getaway means you risk carrying tree-killing insects and diseases to new places. Invasive pests can crawl out, infesting trees and carrying diseases that can forever change the landscape of the places you love.

According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, there are 140 pests and diseases that can be moved with firewood. Some, like oak wilt, hemlock woolly adelgid and spotted lanternfly are already present in Michigan, while others such as Asian longhorned beetle are infesting nearby states.

“On their own, these insects and diseases can’t travel very far, but they can travel hundreds of miles on firewood,” said Joanne Foreman, Invasive Species Program communications coordinator with the DNR. “Trees cut for firewood often died due to insects or disease. Why risk carrying oak wilt to your cabin or beech bark disease to your favorite camping spot?”

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Wildlife

Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Cast $400,000 Lifeline to Revive Lake George

Johnny Morris, legendary angler, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder, recently announced a personal donation of $200,000 to the nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which when added to a $200,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, makes a total donation of $400,000 for the transformative work to restore Lake George.

These announcements, set against the backdrop of the elite competition at the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River, come at a critical juncture for Lake George, whose vital aquatic vegetation — a linchpin for the ecosystem and pivotal for prized freshwater fish like the Florida largemouth bass — is under threat. Hurricanes Matthew and Irma significantly damaged the lake’s aquatic vegetation. In response, FWC increased monitoring and restoration efforts to bring back this crucial habitat.

“We are honored and excited to be able to support this important work in one of the most iconic and celebrated fisheries for bass anywhere in the world,” Morris said. “We’re proud to stand alongside our customers in advocating for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in supporting this important conservation project. Maintaining the health of Lake George will ensure its future for generations of anglers and everyone to enjoy.” Read more

Fishing

Experience Spring Migration with MI Birds

Did you know that our public lands are some of the best places to go birding in Michigan? This month is one of the most exciting during spring migration, as small, gemlike birds called warblers and other songbirds arrive in great numbers. Learn more about which bird species to expect and where to find them.

Join MI Birds and DNR at an event near you! Look for spring migrants on an immersive bird walk, attend a public open house or join us for a webinar from wherever you are!

May 17: Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area open house – Bay County

May 17: Pointe Mouillee State Game Area open house – Wayne County

May 18: Portage Marsh birding tour – Delta County

June 8: Harsens Island at St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area open house – St. Clair County

June 13: Demystifying Michigan State Game Areas: Gourdneck State Game Area webinar – Online, wherever you are

MI Birds is a public outreach and education program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the Michigan DNR. Birders and hunters share similar conservation values, but rarely cross paths. MI Birds aims to bridge the divide and increase and deepen Michiganders’ engagement in the understanding, care and stewardship of public lands that are important for birds and communities.

Wildlife
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