Federal Terminal Ascent All-Range Hunting Ammunition

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal, the world’s largest sporting ammunition manufacturer is introducing its all-new Terminal Ascent—the best hunting bullet ever built within the 98-year history of the company.

“The new Terminal Ascent blends the features of top match-style bullet designs with the industry’s best bonding technology and components to deliver any-range accuracy and reliable expansion even at low velocities,” said Federal Centerfire and Handgun Ammunition Product Director Mike Holm. “This outstanding bullet design provides high weight retention, deep penetration and lethal terminal performance, both up close and at extreme distances.”

Terminal Ascent features several key elements that make up its superior overall design.

First is the solid-shanked and bonded bullet construction. A bonded bullet has a lead core bonded to the copper jacket around that core. Its solid copper shank and bonded lead core retain weight for deep penetration and energy dump, delivering extremely effective wound channels and terminal performance, even at velocities as low as 1,400 fps—speeds typically seen 1,200 yards downrange in the 200-grain 30-caliber loads.

Second is the AccuChannel grooving. Read more

Ammunition

Trijicon Expands AccuPoint Riflescope Series

Wixom, MI – Trijicon is proud to announce a major expansion of the venerable AccuPoint riflescope series. The latest models in the AccuPoint series give tactical marksmen, long-range hunters, and precision rifle shooters the ability to accurately extend their range in any light – without the need for batteries. New offerings include
3-18×50, 4-16×50, 4-24×50 and 5-20×50 options.

Built with the same military-grade construction and premium glass that has earned Trijicon a world-class reputation, the AccuPoint series now features nine different variable power models with a wide array of intuitive second focal plane reticles to choose from. The new AccuPoint models are available in a variety of the most popular reticles, such as BAC Triangle Post and Standard Duplex, as well as the brand new MOA and MRAD Ranging reticles. Read more

Optics

Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl Kicks Off

Florida Hosts Competition to Remove Invasive Pythons from America’s Everglades

The Florida Python Challenge™ 2020 Python Bowl officially kicked off in South Florida with more than 550 people registered for the competition to remove as many pythons from the wild as possible. Native to Southeast Asia, pythons pose a significant threat to Florida’s native wildlife.

Under the direction of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) have teamed up with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee and other partners to support the Committee’s Ocean to Everglades (O2E) initiative, which features the Python Bowl. Read more

Wildlife

U.S. Army Selects SIG SAUER for .300 Win Mag Ammunition

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of SIG SAUER Ammunition by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for a $10 million firm-fixed priced contract to manufacture the MK 248 MOD 1 and MOD 0 .300 Win Mag ammunition for use in U.S. Military sniper platforms.

Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “This award by the U.S. Army is validation of our state-of-the-art manufacturing that has resulted in the highest quality, and most precise, ammunition delivering on target accuracy for snipers in the field.” Read more

Ammunition

Killer Instinct Introduces BURNER 415

Frankenmuth, MI— Killer Instinct®, a leading manufacturer of performance crossbows and crossbow accessories introduces the BURNER 415 – Wicked Speed in a custom fitting crossbow package.

Raw power has never been easier for speed seeking hunters to take aim with! The BURNER™ generates 415 FPS of wicked speed while offering both accuracy and control. The 6-position AR-style buttstock shortens the crossbows overall length for smaller frame hunters but extends comfortably to fit a variety of medium to taller shooters as well. The dependability and tack driving accuracy Killer Instinct is known for is produced by a new Micro-Lite aluminum barrel that eliminates excess weight while still producing dead-on accuracy. The new X-Lok adjustable foregrip and easy-to-handle narrow frame produces a balanced and compact shooting machine. Finished off with a noise reducing integrated Dead Silent Kit, the Burner 415 is sure to produce deadly results. Read more

Archery

TenPoint ACUslide Cocking and De-Cocking System

January 2020 – Ohio – At TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, cutting-edge crossbow design, innovation, and an openness to customer feedback have allowed the company’s brands to become synonymous with quality, durability, and safety. For 2020, TenPoint is excited to announce the release of a new cocking device: the ACUslide Cocking and De-Cocking System. No more straps, pressing buttons, or losing control. Silently cock your crossbow with a mere 5-pounds of force. In the event you don’t take a shot during your hunt, safely de-cock the crossbow by simply backwinding the handle, and, unlike other de-cocking systems on the market, stop at any point without fear of losing control. Read more

Archery

Vihtavuori N555 High-Energy Powder

Sedalia, MO – Vihtavuori, the world’s #1 propellant choice of competitive benchrest and Extreme Long Range (ELR) enthusiasts, is now offering a new High Energy Series smokeless powder for the ever-popular Creedmoor cartridge family.

Vihtavuori’s new N555 High Energy Series smokeless powder is designed for precision rifle platforms chambered in cartridges such as 6mm & 6.5 Creedmoor, 284 Winchester, 260 Remington and 30-06 Springfield, among others. Competitive shooters and hunters will benefit from its unmatched accuracy, clean burning characteristics and insensitivity in extreme weather conditions. The most temperature stable powder in its class, N555 is comparable to 4350 burn rate and attains unprecedented performance in the 6.5 Creedmoor. Read more

Ammunition

GAMO Swarm Magnum Gen2

ROGERS, AR – GAMO 10X Technology first appeared in the industry changing Swarm Maxxim back in 2017 – the first breakbarrel air rifle featuring a 10-shot magazine that allows users to shoot 10 shots as fast as they can break the barrel. Now in its second generation, GAMO Swarm technology takes another step forward with more accuracy, more consistent pellet placement in the barrel every time, and the return of an open, fiber-optic sight option in addition to the scope.

Second Generation Swarm technology appeared in 2019 in the Swarm Fusion Gen2. For 2020, it is available in the super-fast Swarm Magnum. The Swarm Magnum Gen2 is available in .22 and .177 and produces incredible velocities – 1650 fps in .177 and 1300 fps in .22. Read more

Firearms

Newest Archery Gear and Speed

By Glen Wunderlich

Any experienced hunter knows speed kills. Whether it’s a centerfire rifle or bow and arrow, faster projectiles equal flatter trajectory, less guesswork and more ethical results afield. With more generous equipment regulations nationwide, crossbows have taken a larger share of the archery market over the past decade.

In Michigan, legislators enacted an inane “speed limit” on hunting crossbows at a maximum of 350 feet per second (fps), when they were first legalized for the general public. This shortsighted decision was eventually overturned and the speed limit was lifted. Since then, manufacturers have engaged in a race to pace the field and some remarkable innovations have come about. What follows are some of the latest inventions to hit the market.

* TenPoint Crossbow Technologies launched the Viper S400 at the 2020 ATA Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. TenPoint’s shortest forward-draw crossbow ever, the Viper S400 measures just 32-inches in length yet delivers speeds up to 400 fps and features the revolutionary ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system. The super-compact crossbow measures an ultra-narrow 7.2-inches wide and weighs an incredible half-pound less than previous TenPoint flagship models.

* TenPoint has launched the Vengent S440 – the fastest and narrowest forward-draw (or, reverse limb) crossbow ever delivering lightning speeds up to 440 fps measuring a scant 5.8-inches wide.

* Also. from TenPoint is the Vapor RS470 delivering supercharged speeds up to 470 FPS and featuring the new revolutionary ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system – the first safe option to de-cock a crossbow with a crank.

* Barnett’s all-new Hyperflite EVO 420™ features an entirely new and unique riser-mounted cam design that creates increased limb action and whip while reducing recoil and vibration making for longer-lasting cables and more speed.

The aluminum HyperFlite track reduces arrow contact to just the tip and nock while the shaft of the arrow floats above the track; as a result, the HyperFlite EVO 420 delivers best-in-class downrange accuracy. Pairing the HyperFlite EVO 420 with Barnett’s exclusive .204 small-diameter HyperFlite arrows makes for a deadly, accurate combination of blistering 420 fps speed and up to 25 percent greater penetration.

* From Frankenmuth, Michigan comes the Killer Instinct®, SPEED™ 425 producing an unstoppable amount of energy at 425fps. This electrifying speed is controlled with sniper precision from the Killer Instinct LUMIX™ Speed Ring Scope, which instantly matches the 20-100-yard reticle to be sighted in and provide HD clarity in low light conditions.

* Also from Frankenmuth is the SWAT™ XP. Years of research, design and testing have resulted in an ultra-compact 27-inch crossbow shooting 415 FPS and cocks down to 9-inches wide.

If you are in the market for the latest and greatest, check out these screamers and more at www.thinkingafield.org. Where it all ends is anyone’s guess but it’s safe to say the trend for speed will continue.

Archery, Hunting

QDMA Fights for Deer in All 50 States on a Record 169 Policy Issues

ATHENS, GA – The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) increased advocacy on behalf of whitetails and deer hunters to a record level in 2019, engaging on 169 policy items, the most ever in a single year for the organization. The 2019 list of action items also meant QDMA was active on issues in all 50 states, another first.

“We strive to advocate for wise policy and management of whitetails at the local, state and national levels, but 2019 was our most active year to date,” said Kip Adams, QDMA Director of Conservation, who leads QDMA’s advocacy work. “We will continue to fight in every arena to ensure the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage as we go into a new year of legislative activity.”

Some highlights of QDMA’s advocacy efforts in 2019 include: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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