Winchester Issues Warning, Recall for Super-X 17 HMR 20 Grain JHP Rimfire Ammunition

Symbol: X17HMR1
Lot Numbers (last four characters): NB51 and NB61

Winchester has determined the above lots of 17 HMR ammunition may contain no powder charges. Ammunition with no powder charges may result in a bullet remaining in the barrel (i.e., a bullet-in-bore obstruction). Firing a subsequent bullet into the bore obstruction could cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable and subjecting the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® 17 HMR 20 GRAIN JHP SYMBOL X17HMR1 THAT HAS A LOT NUMBER ENDING IN NB51 or NB61. The ammunition Lot Number is stamped on the top of the 1000-round case and the outside of the 50-round plastic box as indicated here.

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol and Lot Number. If it is Symbol X17HMR1 and the last four characters of the Lot Number are NB51 or NB61, immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 844-653-8358 for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.

This notice applies only to Symbol X17HMR1 with Lot Numbers ending in NB51 and NB61. Other Symbols or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.

If you have any questions concerning this 17 HMR rimfire rifle ammunition recall, please call toll-free 844-653-8358, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 | Attn: X17HMR1 Recall), or visit our website at www.winchester.com.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

WINCHESTER

Ammunition

Johnny Morris/Bass Pro Shops and Supporters Donate $2 Million to Support People of Bahamas

Johnny Morris – Bass Pro Shops and initial supporters donate $2 million and invite all anglers to unite in support for the people of the Bahamas

“Anglers for the Bahamas” campaign aligns anglers with worldwide relief leader, Convoy of Hope

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist Johnny Morris today announced “Anglers for the Bahamas,” a campaign to support the Bahamas in the wake of catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. Together with fishing industry partners, the initial donations are approaching nearly $2 million after a Thursday morning launch event.

Bass Pro Shops is contributing a minimum of $1 million toward relief efforts, including $500,000 worth of donated goods and $500,000 in cash donations to Convoy of Hope, an international humanitarian relief organization. As part of the donation, the outdoor retailer is contributing thousands of essential supplies including family-sized tents, outdoor cooking kits, and protein-rich Jack Links Beef Jerky. Other partners like Tyson Foods are donating 125,000 meals. Read more

General

Tennessee Aquarium Warns of Danger Posed By Invasive Carp

Tennessee Aquarium Warns of Danger Posed By Invasive Carp, Highlights These Delicious Fish in Upcoming Dinner Fundraiser

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Eighty years ago, farmers were encouraged to plant an innocuous ornamental plant from Asia to serve as cheap ground cover and feed for livestock. Decades later, entire hillsides, power lines and forests have been devoured in kudzu’s jungle-thick, creeping conquest of the Southeast.

Despite these potent, twining reminders of the danger posed by invasive species, America is once more attempting to stem a seemingly unstoppable tide of alien invaders. This time, however, it’s not a vine that’s eating the South; it’s a fish that’s swallowing America’s waterways. Read more

Fishing

CCRKBA: Dems Ramped-Up Gun Control Push

BELLEVUE, WA – Congressional Democrats “just don’t get it,” the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today after the House Judiciary Committee moved three gun control bills on party lines, including one to limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds.

“So far,” CCRRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb observed, “all Democrats have accomplished with their gun prohibition agenda is increase gun sales by 15 percent over the last month. This happens every time they introduce or pass new restrictions. They just don’t get it.”

He recalled how previous gun control crusades have accomplished only two things, neither of which Congressional Democrats care to admit. First, campaigns to erode the Second Amendment historically have sent increasing numbers of Americans to gun shops and sporting goods stores to buy firearms, often for the first time. Second, such efforts push people away from the Democratic Party, which no longer represents their values.

“Their attack on Second Amendment rights is really going to increase gun owner voter turnout in the 2020 elections,” Gottlieb predicted. “Remember the elections in 1994, 2000 and 2016. Those elections should serve as reminders that American gun owners are tired of being treated like second-class citizens. Read more

Gun Control

Savage A17 Semi-Auto in 17 HM2

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage is expanding its line-up of the semi-automatic A Series with the introduction of A17, 17 HM2. The 17 HM2 is a flat shooting tack driver with achievable velocities of 2,100 ft/s. The proven delayed-blowback-action used in the A17 17 HMR is replicated in the new offering to support the high pressures of the Mach 2 caliber. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

The new A17 has a free-floating, button rifled barrel, corrosion resistant chrome plated bolt, bolt release and removable dust cover for improved functionality. Its steel receiver is made to withstand increased pressure and prevent porosity and voids. With these performance-enhancing features, this rifle is a threat to small varmint in any field.

Features

·Semi-Automatic Rimfire Rifle

·Rugged black synthetic stock

·Free-floating button rifled barrel

·Carbon Steel Sporter Barrel

·Two-piece Weaver style bases

·10-round Rotary Magazine

·User-adjustable AccuTrigger

Part No. / Description / MSRP

47700 / A17 17 HM2, 20-inch barrel / $379

Firearms

DTE Energy Foundation Trail opens fourth “flow trail” loop

The fourth loop of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail opened last month in southeast Michigan. The single-track, cutting-edge trail is designed for mountain bikers, but open to runners, cross-country skiers and hikers too.

Known as a “flow trail,” the surface of the trail is mechanically cut to create highly structured grades and outslopes. The loops cover varying terrain and experience levels, including technical, downhill and climbing features. View the new 360-degree trail video.

The trail consists of four loops, including the Green Lake Loop (5.2 miles), Big Kame Loop (4.75 miles), Winn Loop (8 miles) and Sugar Loop (4 miles). The newest segment is the Sugar Loop and is the most technical. Read more
Wildlife

Riton Optics X3 Tactix PRD

Tucson, AZ – Veteran owned optics company, Riton Optics, is proud to announce the release of their first pistol red dot optic, the X3 Tactix PRD. This new product release further diversifies the Riton product line which currently features riflescopes, red dots, binoculars and accessories.

Being engineered and tested at the Riton headquarters in Tucson, AZ, the goal was to create a high-quality product that can withstand the most rugged applications, while also providing an optic with the highest level of functionality and ease of use. Riton Optics, once again, hit the mark with the new X3 Tactix PRD. Read more

Optics

Weatherby Mark V AccuMark Models

Sheridan, WY – Weatherby is excited to announce three new Mark V Accumark rifles with updated features. The Accumark is a classic Weatherby, but with new features and technologies delivering new style and new pricing.

The new Weatherby Mark V Accumark, Accumark Pro, and Accumark Elite have the following features

? New TriggerTech Mark V trigger

? SUB MOA Guarantee

? Cerakote on all metal work (Pro and Elite)

? New spiral fluted bolt

? Accubrake ST with standard 5/8×24 threads on all calibers

? Monte Carlo Fiberglass Stock or Carbon Fiber Stock *Select Models

In addition to the above the new Weatherby Mark V Accumark has the classic #3 contour barrel. Read more

Firearms

Bond Arms® Wins Fastest Derringer 20 Years in a Row

Bond Arms® claims both men’s and women’s categories at the End of Trail World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting event.

Granbury, TX – For the 20th year in a row, a Bond Arms® handgun was used to win the Fastest Derringer in one of the many side matches held as part of The Single Action Shooting Society’s® (SASS) End of Trail World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. The event was held June 18-28, 2019 at the Founder’s Ranch in Edgewood, NM. A Bond Arms handgun was not used to win just the men’s or the women’s side match, a Bond Arms® break-action pistol won both!

In the women’s category for Fastest Derringer, Danielle Martin from Texas, outshot approximately 15 other female competitors, delivering two accurate rounds in just .67 seconds on her target. Competitors hit a timer and then fire as quickly as they can either a shot at each of the two side-by-side targets or two shots into the same target. Read more

Firearms

Michgian DNR herbicide application underway at northern Lower Peninsula sites

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is applying herbicide treatments over the next few weeks at sites across the northern Lower Peninsula.

The spraying, which will be done from the ground as well as by helicopter, will affect only a very small percentage of state-managed land. The herbicide helps provide favorable conditions for red pine tree plantings by discouraging the growth of other plants.

Spraying already has occurred or will occur in the following counties: Benzie, Clare, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Otsego, Roscommon and Wexford. Read more

Wildlife
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