NovX Pentagon-Series Personal Defensive Ammunition

Available First Exclusively at Midway USA

NovX™, the industry leader in advanced-technology ammunition, has launched a new line of personal defense handgun ammunition, available first exclusively at Midway USA. The Pentagon defense cartridge was developed to provide maximum terminal performance for defensive, concealed carry applications.

Building on the NovX reputation for innovative, field-proven personal protection ammunition for civilians and law enforcement, the just-released Pentagon cartridge establishes new benchmarks in terminal performance for handgun ammunition.

The Pentagon line of handgun ammo centers on a monolithic copper hollow point design specifically engineered for controlled expansion on impact, maximizing penetration while delivering optimal hydrostatic shock. These environmentally safe, lead-free projectiles deliver petal expansion up to twice the bullet diameter. The Pentagon’s higher velocities and greater impact energy than conventional composite bullets are credited to the monolithic copper bullet’s lighter weight and the NovX patented 2-piece stainless steel cartridge case design. The net result is a defensive cartridge that is lighter to carry concealed, easier to shoot, provides for fast sight picture acquisition on follow-up shots through reduced muzzle flip, and superior terminal performance to quickly end defensive engagements. Read more

Ammunition

Christensen Arms Introduces New Modern Precision Pistol

Gunnison, Utah – Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce the new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP). Weighting in at just 4.4 to 5.8 lbs., this new MPP was created for situations that require a lightweight, compact firearm such as backpacking or back-country hunting.

Building upon the success of their Modern Precision Rifle (MPR), the Modern Precision Pistol (MPP) is a purpose-built, bolt-action pistol chassis. It is initially available in four calibers with a muzzle-threaded barrel, in lengths ranging from 7.5” to 12.5”, creating an ideal suppressor host. Read more

Firearms

Plano Frost™ Cooler Chills, Preps, and Protects 

Grand Prairie, TX – Plano’s new Frost™ cooler is the newest addition to an excellent lineup of outdoor products for 2021. These shock resistant coolers come in 3 sizes: 14-quart, 21 quart, and 32-quart. Each is made from industrial strength injection molding and is something that Plano has been doing for 70 years. Plano’s production history and experience are leaps and bounds above competitors.

While the smaller 14-quart version can keep things cool for up to 5 days and is perfect for tailgating, the 32 quart keeps up with the performance of the smaller versions while being able to fill every roll from tailgating to hunting. Each style comes with a stainless-steel bottle opener on the lid and a small hanging basket on the inside to keep things separated and organized perfectly. The 32-quart also comes with a small twist drain and an internal divider to keep items separated and doubles as a cutting board for food prep while in the bush or on a road trip. Read more

General

SIG SAUER Unveils U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition M17 Trophy Pistols

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is honored to announce the creation of the U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition M17 Trophy Pistols for the upcoming 2021 Best Ranger Competition being held at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 16-18, 2021. The custom M17 pistols were designed and built by SIG Custom Works and beginning this year, the custom M17 pistols will be presented as the official Best Ranger Competition Trophy pistols to the two-man team that earns the Best Ranger title annually.

The U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition is a grueling competition that identifies the best, two-man U.S. Army Ranger buddy team on a course that is designed to place extreme demand on each team’s physical, mental, technical and tactical skills. The competition is open to all Ranger-coded positions within the U.S. Army and each year competitors from across the globe come to compete with the hopes of earning the prestigious Best Ranger title.

“The Best Ranger Competition is the ultimate physical challenge that puts any operational and traditional skills to test, under extreme circumstances, for sixty straight hours of punishing, non-stop, endurance competition,” said Jason St. John, Director, Government Products, SIG SAUER, Inc. and Sergeant First Class (Retired), U.S. Army Ranger. “It’s an incredible honor for SIG SAUER to be afforded this opportunity to present this custom M17 pistol as the official trophy pistol of this prestigious competition to recognize the elite Ranger competitors and their sacrifice.” Read more

Firearms

Gray wolf confirmed in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — Genetic testing results recently confirmed a large canine killed Jan. 28, 2021, near Ueling, was a gray wolf.

The female wolf had been legally shot by coyote hunters, who contacted the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Genetic testing showed the animal originated from a population of wolves found in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

“This is the third confirmed instance of wolf presence in Nebraska since the early 1900’s,” said Sam Wilson, Game and Parks Furbearer and Carnivore program manager. “Wolves can disperse great distances from their nearest populations in the northern Rocky Mountains or Upper Great Lakes. While we don’t have any evidence of resident wolves or reproduction in Nebraska, we can expect young wolves in search of new territory to cover long distances and make it to Nebraska from time to time.”

The first modern confirmation of a wolf occurred near Spaulding in 2002. The second occurred south of Bassett in 2020. All three confirmed wolves in modern times were genetically linked to the population in the upper Great Lakes.

For more information about wolves, their history and range, visit OutdoorNebraska.org/graywolf.

Wildlife

BIG 8 PRODUCTS Releases Turkey Beard Hanger

Atlanta, GA – April 15, 2021 – BIG 8 PRODUCTS®, your go-to for tough, DIY taxidermy products, has recently released a new product––Turkey Beard Hanger.

The Turkey Beard Hanger is BIG 8’s new solution to displaying turkey beards. It takes seconds to install the beard into the bottom of the Turkey Beard Hanger. The beard grip uses friction fit tabs to hold the beard in place. No tools or glue are required, which means no mess, and no hassle. Another key feature of the Hanger is the ease of switching out the beards whenever you’d like.

T.J. Eads, CEO of BIG 8 PRODUCTS® said, “Every turkey hunter we have met saves their beards – big or small. There are very few taxidermy options out there for displaying turkey beards. Therefore, we have spent the last year refining the best Beard Hanger for all turkey hunters. Our ‘Flex Fit Grip’ design allows you to mount your beard in seconds at an affordable price that looks great; after all, those memories matter.” Read more

Hunting

U.S. Coast Guard Changes Certificate of Documentation to 5 Years

New rule will spare some boaters a yearly task

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Of the nation’s nearly 12 million registered recreational boats, those owners who federally document their vessels, or about 165,000 boats, will be spared the hassle of renewing their U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation every year as a result of recent rule change that now makes documentation valid for five years. The move was the result of Coast Guard cost-saving efforts and requirements set forth in the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018.

“The change to a five-year documentation period will be a time-saver,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy. Kennedy notes the new rule also eliminates some options that were formerly available. Read more

Fishing

Huskemaw Adds 10×42 HD Binoculars to Optics Lineup

CODY, WY — Long known for delivering the most accurate and fastest long-range firing solution in optics with its riflescopes, Huskemaw Optics has added Huskemaw 10×42 HD binoculars to its lineup. The new binoculars were born from three years of rigorous field testing from sea level to 12,000 feet in elevation. The result is a compact and lightweight package that’s big on performance.

The new 10×42 HD Binoculars leverage the same high-density Blue Diamond lens coatings found on Huskemaw’s Blue Diamond Series long-range riflescopes. The multi-coated lenses are made from the highest quality German glass and deliver extreme clarity and light transmission. Read more

Optics

Federal Ammunition Introduces New 22 LR Punch Personal Defense

ANOKA, Minnesota – Different shooters have different needs, different limitations, and different firearms. Yet for all those variables, 22 Long Rifle has never really been an option for personal defense—until now. Federal Premium introduces Punch 22 LR, a new load using a first-of-its-kind 29-grain nickel-plated lead-core bullet, pushed at maximum velocities for the deepest penetration through short-barrel handguns. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

“Self-defense isn’t one size fits all. So, whether shooters want to carry a 22 LR handgun as a backup gun, do not feel comfortable with centerfire pistols, or simply want to get more versatility from a rimfire handgun,” said Federal’s Rimfire Product Manager, Dan Compton, “Punch makes the 22 LR cartridge a viable defensive choice for the first time ever.”

The Punch 22 LR bullet is a departure from standard 22 LR design. It features a flat nose and utilizes a heavy nickel-plated jacket around a lead core. So not only does it travel faster than competing 22 projectiles, but its design also deliberately minimizes expansion and retains weight to maintain sufficient straight-line penetration. That is a lot to ask from a .22 bullet, which is why other manufacturers have shied away from the challenge. But Federal’s engineering team pulled it off, giving America’s favorite cartridge a chance to prove itself for protection.

“We’ve talked about making a 22 LR defensive load for some time. We finally decided that people are already carrying 22 LRs, so we might as well build a .22 bullet optimized for protection,” said Compton. “After much research, we decided that for a .22 LR defense bullet, penetration was more important than expansion.” Read more
Ammunition

Daiwa: High Quality, Small Price

Anglers will discover an extraordinary performance-to-price ratio in new Daiwa spinning reels

Cypress, CA – For anglers searching out their next reel that offers a high level of performance to value, now available, Daiwa’s Laguna LT was built for you. Abbreviated “LT” for “light” and “tough”, the Laguna LT offers everyone from panfish and trout anglers to bass, walleye, and inshore a solution that won’t leave your wallet empty.

In terms of application, the Laguna is available in six sizes – all the way from a pocket-sized 1000 model for panfish and smaller freshwater fish to the LAGUNA LT5000-C, which fits the bill for inshore applications and larger freshwater fish pursuits.

The reels feature a carbon frame, ABS aluminum spool, as well as DIGIGEAR® technology. DIGIGEAR means machined, digitally cut gears that are polished to increase smoothness and gear meshing. Daiwa’s Laguna LT is also considerably more resistant to wear than similarly priced models. Read more

Fishing
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