Tag: muzzleloaders

CVA Adds New ACCURA MR Model

CVA has added a second version of its new ACCURA MR muzzleloading rifle. Originally the gun was only offered in Realtree Max 1, but at the request of many CVA dealers, a black-stocked version of the gun will be added to the line and be available for early summer delivery. Both of the new ACCURA MRs (MR stands for “Mountain Rifle”), join the ACCURA V2 models in the already very popular premium line of CVA ACCURA series of muzzleloaders — being particularly known for the extreme accuracy of their Bergara® barrels. Read more

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Burris Optics Offers $100 Rebate on 4x-12-42mm Eliminator

GREELEY, Colo. (March 26, 2012) – It’s not very often that a manufacturer offers a rebate on one of its hottest products, but Burris has done just that with today’s introduction of the Eliminator™ $100 Rebate. Hunters and shooters who purchase the 4x-12x-42mm Eliminator LaserScope (Model 200112) at an authorized dealer before the end of the year can cash in on this $100 rebate program. Read more

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CVA Introduces the ACCURA Mountain Rifle Muzzleloader

CVA has introduced a new ACCURA MR into its ACCURA family of premium muzzleloading rifles. The MR, which stands for “Mountain Rifle,” joins the ACCURA V2 models, which are already among the most popular top-of-the-line muzzleloaders on the market today — being particularly known for the extreme accuracy of their Bergara® barrels. Read more

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Knight Rifle Launches Online Forum

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Knight Rifles is proud to announce the launch of a new online forum forums.knightrifles.com for muzzleloader enthusiasts. The site welcomes all shooters and hunters with forum areas dedicated to discussing Black Powder Hunting, shooting, general muzzleloader talk, and model specific forums for each Knight Rifle model. Users are encouraged to share and discuss their rifles, powder and bullet combinations, and hunting experiences. Users can even upload pictures in the Trophy Room for sharing. Read more

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More on Rifles for Michigan’s Shotgun Zone

By Glen Wunderlich

Michigan House Bill 5249 was introduced last month by Rep. Matt Lori (R) District 59, and if adopted as proposed, would increase the allowable firearms to be used for deer hunting in Zone III (shotgun zone) by including the use of .35 caliber or larger rifles loaded with straight-walled cartridges with a minimum case length of 1.16 inches and a maximum case length of 1.8 inches in Zone III. When one looks at ballistics, these proposed cartridges fit right in with what is currently legal. But, looks can be deceiving. Read more

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Muzzleloaders for the Single-Shot Mentality

By Glen Wunderlich

Old Man Winter finally arrived and just in time for some muzzleloading deer hunting. Actually, he made his appearance on the final day of regular firearms deer season in Shiawassee County, much to the chagrin of commuters but much to the delight of late-season deer hunters.

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Snow has always signified a refreshing change in an otherwise drab outdoor environment turned gray after final leaf drop. It sparkles in the moonlight like billions of diamonds sprinkled from the inner city to the outermost reaches of the country. It just seems to clean everything up. Beyond its natural beauty, however, a backdrop of white can also highlight the presence of wildlife. Read more

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