HK VP9-B Announced

Columbus, Georgia — Introducing the newest option on the most ergonomic striker fired handgun available, the VP9-B in 9mm. Retail priced at $719, the VP9-B offers a new US-style reversible push button and utilizes the same magazines as the other VP9 Series. The new push-button style mag release option from HK means the VP doesn’t just fit your hand, it fits your shooting style as well.

In any firearm, especially a handgun, the many “touchpoints ”between the shooter and the firearm are critical to consistent, repeatable, performance. Now, no matter how you are built or how you shoot, the VP series just fits.

• Depending on your shooting style, you can choose between a European-style ambidextrous paddle mag release or the new US-style reversible button. This determination must be made at time of purchase, as the two models are not convertible.

• The most ergonomic, adaptable grip frame available allows you to interchange both backstraps and grip panels in 27 unique configurations to fit your hand.

• The VP trigger is a real upgrade over the industry standard of many years. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, clean break; followed by a short, positive reset.

VP9-B models are made in HK’s Oberndorf factory in southwest Germany using all of the company’s advanced barrel manufacturing technologies and high level production of their machined steel slides, polymer frames, and all internal components. HK VP pistols are competitively priced and covered by Heckler & Koch’s lifetime warranty. Read more

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Hornady Plans Open House for New Facility

(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady, a fixture of the Grand Island, Nebraska business community for nearly 70 years, will open a new chapter in its history with a public open house for its new Hornady “West” facility on Friday, Oct. 26.

The open house will be from noon to 3 p.m. at 8350 W. Old Potash Highway, six miles west of the company’s main Grand Island facility. Read more

Ammunition

The aging process: How and why deer are aged at DNR check stations

Whether for fun or to better judge preferable animals to target, many hunters have an interest in the ability to age white-tailed deer, whether on the hoof or in hand.

Attempting to determine the age of a deer while it is in the field is a matter of observing a range of physical characteristics based on various age classes. There are numerous resources available online and elsewhere to help hunters learn how to become proficient at doing this.

Each fall, as successful hunters bring their deer in to be registered at Michigan Department of Natural Resources check stations across the state, many of these men and women watch carefully as DNR wildlife technicians and biologists age deer based on characteristics of the animal’s teeth.

The DNR uses the age of harvested animals — not exclusively deer — to model species age structure with the intent to better manage wildlife.

A student check station worker prepares to remove a black bear tooth for aging. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Old Town 25-foot Camp Canoe Relaunched

SOLOMONS, MD – The vintage 25-foot Old Town Camp Canoe was relaunched on Tuesday at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) after spending many years in storage. Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) volunteers have been restoring this beauty for the past eight months.

Built in Maine in 1960, this classic canvas canoe was used for years at YMCA summer camps in Calvert County. The canoe first hit the water at Camp Druid Hill on the Patuxent River near Huntingtown, Maryland. Camp Druid Hill was a residential summer camp for African American youths from Baltimore and is now King’s Landing Park. These large canoes, sometimes referred to as war canoes, were very popular at summer camps and were used to teach water safety and the importance of teamwork to children. The 25-foot model seats an experienced paddler in the bow and stern and a crew of up to 12 campers.

When the camp closed, the wooden boat was retired. In the late 1970’s, Augie Selckmann, Calvert County resident and avid canoe paddler, picked up the canoe at an auction for a mere $25. He covered it with fiberglass and it was later sold to George Surgent, the museum’s Boatwright. The PSCG volunteers have replaced several broken ribs and split planks, made new decks and inner and outer stems, stripped the fiberglass and re-canvased the boat. Read more

General

Annual International Sniper Competition

Christiania, TN: Sniper teams from across the globe will travel to Fort Benning, Georgia to compete in the Annual International Sniper Competition. Barrett is honored to be part of the competition that will identify the best sniper team from a wide range of agencies and organizations that includes the U.S. Military, International Militaries, and Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement. The 2018 International Sniper Competition takes place October 13-20. Read more

Firearms

Remington Custom Shop Now Offering Custom 700’s in Hornady’s New 300 PRC

Sturgis, SD – The custom shop is now offering the Model 700 Custom North American and the Model 700 Custom Sendero chambered in 300 PRC.

Custom Shop Features:

  • All custom builds feature a premium button rifled and hand lapped barrel
  • All rifles built on traditional stocks feature a full-length hand laid epoxy bedding
  • Guaranteed 1” MOA with premium ammo

Custom Build Options:

  • Stocks: Manners, McMillan, HS Precision or chassis of choice
  • Barreled actions: Chromoly or Stainless Steel

Additional Options:

  • Fluting (barrel and/or bolt)
  • Threaded barrel
  • Muzzle brake
  • Side bolt release
  • Custom cerakote
  • Detachable magazine system
  • Oversized bolt knobs

700 Custom North American available starting at $1995

700 Custom Sendera available starting at $2495 Read more

Firearms

Hanging Judge Gambrel

For those who process their own game, Ranew’s Outdoors Hanging Judge Gambrel allows a secure way to hang, weigh, skin and quarter large game at a convenient height that won’t hurt your back. Ranew’s Outdoor Hanging Judge Gambrel keeps the carcass suspended off the ground to ensure the meat stays clean. That’s only part of the convenience and utility of this unique device.

The heavy duty electronic scale and gambrel combo allows the hunter to measure live weight and dressed weight and continue skinning or processing the animal without worry of damaging the scale. This removes the hassle of raising and lowering the animal to remove the scale between steps. Definitely a time and back saver!

Even if you don’t process your own deer, Ranew’s Outdoors Gambrel and Scale offers an easy means for taking digitally accurate live and dressed weights. In the short term it helps you assess the general condition of your herd. Over the long term you can better judge how habitat management programs like food plots may influence deer weights.

Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment offers the ideal equipment to make your food plot planting easier and more effective. Ranew’s is ready to serve all your hunting and agriculture needs across the USA and abroad. Today, Ranew’s headquarters stands on the original two acre tract acquired for the move to Milner. In addition, the surrounding 30+ acres were acquired over the years and are now the home of three manufacturing divisions, a warehouse, 60+ dedicated employees and a customer base which includes local, state, national and international companies.

Hunting

Crimson Trace Releases New Laser Sight for Shockwave

(Wilsonville, OR) — Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s Top Brand of laser sights and tactical lights in a shooting sports industry survey, announces the release of the innovative Lasersaddle™ LS-250 red laser sight (and LS-250G green laser sight) for the Mossberg® Shockwave™ firearm. The simple-to-install Lasersaddle LS-250/G laser sight secures onto the firearm’s receiver side and upper area and operates with three distinct activation points, including one that can be accessed by left-handed users. The batteries for operation can also be easily changed with a rapid-change battery cap on the sight’s exterior and without the laser sight being removed from the firearm. Read more

Optics

FLIR Systems Gets Coast Guard Contract to Support Encrypted AIS

WILSONVILLE, Ore. – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Second Generation Automatic Identification System (AIS-2) program. The indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a ceiling value of $9.9 million to provide second generation Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders, associated peripherals, and spare parts for nearly 1,774 boats and 282 cutters in the USCG’s active fleet.

The government anticipates the purchase of vessel class-specific kits and spare parts to equip all USCG vessels with AIS-2 over the next five years. Read more

Optics

CMP Vintage/Modern Military Rifle Event

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Those looking for a place to fire in recreational rifle competition during the fall will have a chance on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts an As-Issued M1 Garand, Springfield, Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) Match on Petrarca Range at Camp Perry. Registration opens on Oct. 16.

The event, held on CMP’s electronic targets, is set to begin at 9:00 a.m. and will follow the As-Issued Military Course A course of fire. Official competition rules can be found online by visiting http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.

The event is open to both adult and junior competitors. An entry fee of $40 will be required for adults and $25 for juniors. A limit of six relays will be allowed for the match, and competitors may only fire once, so sign up early! More information and registration can be found at: https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=&match=17531&reload=true. Read more

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