Federal Ammunition FireStick for Hunting with Muzzleloaders

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ANOKA, Minnesota –– As long as there have been muzzleloading firearms, their shooters have been burdened by reliability, consistency and safety concerns. The new Federal Premium FireStick solves those issues. It is the main component of a whole new ignition system that uses an encapsulated propellant charge inserted from the breech, with the bullet loaded from the muzzle. The result is a safer, cleaner, more convenient and reliable way to hunt with a muzzleloader. Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers. Read more

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BlackHeart Launches New Line of Gun Slings

Mount Joy, PA – BlackHeart Gear has launched its exciting new line of gun slings. Brand new for the 2020 season, the BlackHeart gun sling line offers hunters and shooting enthusiasts a new way to easily and comfortably transport their favorite firearms. The BlackHeart gun sling line offers four different and unique options with a variety of features and functions for both modern and traditional marksmen.

The Max Sling line of premium gun slings are sure to stand out and turn heads in the field or at the range. The Max Sling provides a 16? x 3.5? neoprene pad with non-slip backing. What makes the Max Sling truly unique is the fact it’s two for the price of one. Not only is it a gun sling, but it also includes a 12? neoprene scope cover. Read more

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Michigan: Antlerless deer licenses just $5 for northeastern Lower Peninsula hunters

Hunters in deer management units 452 and 487 may now purchase antlerless deer licenses for only $5. Public- and private-land antlerless licenses are available in DMU 487 and public-land antlerless licenses are available in DMU 452. The discounted cost – reduced from the regular $20 antlerless deer license – is intended to provide an incentive for hunters to take more deer, which would help manage the size of the herd in northeast Michigan and may reduce the amount of bovine tuberculosis in the area. The discounted licenses are available to both resident and nonresident hunters. Read more

Hunting

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. to Acquire Marlin Firearms Assets

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that its offer to purchase substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets was accepted by Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. and approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Company will pay the $30 million purchase price from cash on hand at the time of closing, which is expected to occur in October.

“The value of Marlin and its 150-year legacy was too great of an opportunity for us to pass up,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “The brand aligns perfectly with ours and the Marlin product portfolio will help us widen our already diverse product offerings.”

The transaction is exclusively for the Marlin Firearms assets. Read more

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Roundhill Group LLC Purchases Remington Firearms

Lancaster, PA — Roundhill Group, LLC, an investment company with headquarters in Pennsylvania and Florida announced that it is purchasing Remington Firearms. The purchase includes all long guns, shotguns, pistols, the firearms manufacturing facilities, museum and giftshop.

With this acquisition have come many industry questions and rumors. Roundhill Group LLC partner and spokesman, Jeff Edwards addresses these issues: Read more

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Michigan Deer movement study underway in Clinton, Ingham and Ionia counties

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center at Michigan State University are researching movements and survival of white-tailed deer in south-central Michigan. Deer in Clinton, Ingham and Ionia counties have been fitted with radio-tracking collars, ear tags or both. Be aware that radio-collared and ear-tagged deer may be encountered in these and adjacent counties.

If you see one of these deer, they are legal to hunt during regular deer hunting seasons.

If you harvest a collared or tagged deer, please register it at the nearest deer check station and provide the head for chronic wasting disease testing. Check station staff will collect the collars and tags and provide you with contact information for someone who can tell you more about the deer.

Hunting, Wildlife

Viridian Debuts EON Optics Red Dot Series

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. –– Viridian Weapon Technologies is proud to announce two new additions to their EON Optics lineup. The EON 1×20 Red Dot and EON 1X35 Red Dot offer rapid target acquisition in a robust and compact package. Their 2MOA dots offer parallax free precision at 100 yards. These new EON Optics are covered by Viridian’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and will be available exclusively through Rural King stores or at www.rkguns.com.

“Viridian is proud to be expanding our line of optics with these highly versatile red dots, and Rural King is an ideal partner to bring them to American gun owners.” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “Red Dots are perfect for pistol caliber carbines, tactical shotguns and rifles. Our new EON Red Dots combine precision with durable dependability. From range work to self-defense, red dots speed up time-to-target when you need it most.” Read more

Optics

New Springfield Armory Model 2020

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® has a storied history of building fine firearms for defense and competition. Now, our skilled gun makers set their sights on their next pursuit — the all new Model 2020 family of premium American-made bolt action hunting rifles.

The heart of the rifle is the custom-grade Model 2020 action, designed to take advantage of the most advanced manufacturing methods to hold incredibly tight tolerances. The Cerakote® finished action features an integral recoil lug and is machined from pre-hardened stainless steel with EDM cut raceways. The fluted bolt can be disassembled without tools and employs dual cocking cams and an enhanced extractor for high pressure loads. The result is a production rifle that delivers levels of precision usually found only on custom rifles that have been blueprinted and trued. This allows each Model 2020 to carry a remarkable .75″ MOA accuracy guarantee.

“The Model 2020 has arrived and marks a new dawn for modern bolt-action rifles from Springfield Armory,” said company CEO Dennis Reese. “It sets the standard for precision manufacturing, performance and accuracy from a premium, American-made rifle.” Read more

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Boat Buyers and Sellers: Don’t Get Scammed

Here’s how to spot the email warning signs

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – The boating season is drawing to a close, but the cold weather buying season will heat up soon. On snowy nights, potential boat buyers will hunch over computers and cellphones looking at boats for sale, dreaming of sugarplums and their first boat, while current owners with two-footitis seek a larger boat and look to sell. Nearly all boat buying and selling scams involve emails and they often contain clues to alert you. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers these common email warning signs to help prevent you from being scammed.

Warning signs for boat buyers: Read more

Fishing

SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle Receives “2020 Editor’s Choice” Award

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the newly released SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle has received the Outdoor Life “2020 Editor’s Choice Award” for Best New Rifle. The prestigious “Editor’s Choice” honor from Outdoor Life magazine is given to the best new products, across multiple categories, in 2020 following rigorous testing protocols.

The official award announcement from Outdoor Life noted that, “this new gun from SIG is the real deal. It’s not just a bolt-action thrown into a chassis with AR-15 dimensions. The Cross has attained the elusive goal of being a portable mountain rifle, with a hefty dose of battlefield DNA thrown in.” Read more

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