Grizzly Targets Galvanized Steel Post

Grizzly Targets Galvanized Steel Post

From Grizzly Targets

Grizzly Targets has announced the immediate availability of their Galvanized Steel Post/2×4. Now you can say goodbye to your standard wooden 2×4 and say hello to the hot-dip galvanized steel post/2×4. Made for longtime use, this heavy-duty, rust-free, steel post will stand up to the elements and what normally destroys those boring wooden target posts.

More Bang for your Buck | No More Wooden 2x4s

Get more bang for your buck when you purchase the Galvanized Steel Post/2×4. Unlike wooden posts, this steel post is weather and rust-proof. It even stands up to errant rounds and spalling. Now you can spend more time shooting and less time walking downrange to replace your wooden post. It’s also easy to set-up, doesn’t require the shooter to replace existing stands and mounting options, and is compatible with any 2×4 base and hanger/topper.

Durable, Solid, Ironclad | Easy Galvanized Steel Post Set-up

Our steel post is durable, solid, and ironclad because of the grizzly galvanization process. This process ensures your target will continue functioning, even if you leave it out in the rain, or let it face the elements for years on end. It also ensures your post won’t rust, meaning it’ll keep looking great. The hot-dip galvanization is a key element to providing the longest lasting steel target system on the market.

Specifications

  • A great compliment to anyone using targets stands that utilizes a 2×4 post
  • 4′ tall to ensure targets are at an adequate and realistic training height
  • Do not need to replace your existing stands and mounting options.
  • Compatible with any 2×4 base and hanger/topper
  • Constructed of 3/8″ thick steel capable of taking multiple hits from errant rounds and spalling without compromising is usability

“As far as return on investment goes, there is nothing like it. Our customers love that they don’t have to go to the hardware store; instead, they spend that time shooting. Especially all the new shooters chewing up a lot of wood 2/4’s,” stated Patrick, Sales Manager at Grizzly Targets. And before you buy a new steel target, there’s a huge difference in quality and even material that goes into them. We interviewed some of the industry’s experts, and here are the considerations they recommended before buying.

Primary Arms Offers FN America AR15 Barrels

Primary Arms Offers FN America AR15 Barrels

From Primary Arms

Primary Arms now offers a full selection of 5.56 AR15 barrels from FN America. These barrels stand out with exceptional quality and durability, covering a wide variety of barrel and gas lengths with both cold hammer forged and button-rifled machining. If you’re looking to complete your rifle with a truly combat-proven barrel, these barrels from FN America are built to perform in the most demanding environments worldwide.

From quality materials to precision craftsmanship, every FN barrel is built for peerless reliability and accuracy in adverse conditions. Each barrel comes from 41V50 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, which is either cold hammer forged or button-cut for improved consistency and longevity in combat. The bore is chrome-lined to further protect the rifling, while the exterior receives a full Manganese Phosphate coating to prevent corrosion from humid or wet environments. With 1:7RH Twist and M4 feed ramps, these barrels help you get the most from high-grain precision ammunition.

“We are excited to kick off our recent FN America partnership with their high-quality line of AR-15 barrels,” says Aaron Whatley, Primary Arms’ Director of Merchandising. “These barrels are all chrome lined, high pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected, and machined with proven gas port values for reliable functionality.”

Even with these high-quality components, most FN America barrels are priced fairly between $199.99 and $299.99, making them a great choice for builders looking to get premium performance without breaking their budget.

And don’t forget to take a look at the company’s new 1-6×24 optic ideal for ARs.

Luth-AR Widebody Palm Handguard

Luth-AR Widebody Palm Handguard

From Luth-AR

Luth-AR has announced the new Widebody Palm Handguard for AR carbines and rifles. The Widebody Palm Handguard builds on the same ergonomic profile as our innovative Palm Handguard with a new Widebody profile that conforms to the palm of your hand, and provides a wide, flat surface to lay on a shooting bag or other support for maximum stability.

Perfect for Hunters, Precision, or 3-Gun competitors, the 15” length features MLOK slots along the upper-side flat, and three rows of slots on the bottom flat.

The Widebody Palm Handguard® is made from 6061-T6 Aluminum extrusion that is hard coat anodized black, and includes a Barrel Nut made from alloy steel with a Melonite finish.

Features:

  • MLOK
  • 15” Length available
  • Includes Palm Handguard Barrel Nut
  • Includes 4 clamp screws
  • 2 vertical set screws, to control linear movement
  • Thread lock for simple and quick installation
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum extrusion
  • Finish: Black hard coat anodized, matte finish

Priced affordably, Dealer, Quantity and OEM pricing is available upon request.

Paired with one of the Luth-AR MBA buttstocks featuring adjustable cheek rest and length-of-pull, the shooter can custom fit their AR rifle or carbine to enhance their shooting performance.

MSRP is $98.95.

Alleged Portland Attacker Surrenders

Twenty-five-year old Marquise Lee Love turned himself in at 8:30 a.m. today at the Portland Police Department, where he was arrested for his alleged role in severely beating a truck driver in the city’s downtown area Sunday night. “He was charged with assault, coercion and rioting, all three of which are felonies,” according to Fox News.

Video from the incident appears to show the accused beating the motorist and knocking him unconscious with a final kick. The suspect posted a message on Snapchat earlier this week, according to the U.S. Sun, that read, “Might go to jail for murder tonight for a racist when all i did was fight him look it up on twitter put money on my books and come see me.”

The victim has a GoFundMe page, which was established by his brother. At press time donations had already reached more than $130,000.

Love’s history of encounters with law enforcement is lengthy, likely one reason the resemblance in the video was noted early in the investigation. Fox News reports he was arrested in Washington County, OR, seven times in the last eight years and, “…still owes thousands in unpaid fines from various convictions.”

Businesses Fleeing Downtown Portland

A spokesman for Standard Insurance told Fox Business news yesterday that, “Our downtown properties have sustained significant vandalism and a number of employees and contractors have been assaulted in recent months.” The building is now empty and the 2,000 staff members who once worked there are reporting to the company’s Hillsboro campus—a safe distance away from the riots.

OCHIN, a health care non-profit once based in downtown Portland, has also announced the sale of its 40,000-square-foot building. The organization has determined remote work for the staff will become a permanent fixture of its operation.

“Businesses are leaving,” Portland Business Alliance President and Andrew Hoan told KATU TV. The report also details the theft of $1 million in jewelry from one of the local retailers. “The financial consequences to the downtown corridor are a running calculation that is almost impossible to wrap your mind around.,” he said.

The news that two major businesses are packing up comes only days after a motorist was drug from his truck and beaten to unconsciousness by rioters. His injuries were significant enough to require hospital treatment. Eyewitnesses to the assault said the assault began after he came to the aid of a person robbed by rioters.

Authorities are still investigating the incident, although an Aug. 11 report in Forbes provides a glimpse as to why the nearly three months of nightly violence that has continued unchecked. According to the story, a policy announced by Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt effectively drops all charges,“When damage is primarily financial instead of physical…charges will be dropped and victims will have three month[s] ‘to make it right.’”

It remains unclear whether “making it right” means companies and individuals must identify the criminal responsible and incur the legal fees required to recover financial loss in civil court—assuming the rioter has the means to compensate for the damage or theft.  The Forbes story does, however, explain that the policy resulted in, “…a significant portion of the over 500 charges against protesters [earlier this month] being dropped.”

The violence has spilled into the daytime hours as well. Yesterday an award-winning photojournalist was forced to shelter in his vehicle after being targeted by protesters.  

Portland Extremists Target Journalist

Yesterday award-winning photojournalist Jon Jussero, from Seattle news station KIRO, was forced to seek shelter in his vehicle, where he was harassed and threatened by protesters in broad daylight on a busy city street. His Tweet during the situation is below.

Warning: The gestures and language are not suitable for children (if young ears and eyes are nearby).

He wisely sought safety in the vehicle during the encounter. The extremists placed objects on his windshield and continued circling the car, which made any attempt to drive to safely temporarily impossible with the pedestrians seen in the video crossing the street.

The strain on the city’s law enforcement, reduced budget and retiring police chief has taken its toll on response, a situation made obvious by Jussero being trapped, harassed and threatened on an obviously busy midtown street. Last Sunday rioters in Portland assaulted a man who stopped to help another person during late night violence.

And both in Portland and Chicago, the many of the protests have slowly migrated to the suburbs.

Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge

Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge

From Hornady

Hornady would like to congratulate all of the shooters that competed in the inaugural Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge, August 8-9 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge tested the entire rifleman’s skill set as an individual and a hunter. The stages were blind with a four minute time limit to move to the shooting area, locate, range and engage targets. Shooters could choose between two rifle weight classes (light or heavy) and had to meet a minimum power factor cartridge requirement that helped even the playing field. The match featured a fun course of fire with a good mix of prone and natural terrain shooting positions that offered a dynamic experience for all shooters.

A special thank you to Match Director, Scott Satterlee, the Cameo Shooting Complex and all of the volunteers and sponsors that made this match possible.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.

For further information regarding Hornady® products, visit the company web site at http://hornady.com.

Vihtavuori’s Ian Klemm Sets New F/TR Palma National Record

Vihtavuori’s Ian Klemm Sets New F/TR Palma National Record

From Vihtavuori

Congratulations to Team Vihtavuori member, Ian Klemm, for establishing a new F/TR Palma National Record and winning the 2020 Midwest LR National Championship. The Midwest LR National Championship was held August 8-9th at the Alliance Rifle Club in Malvern, Ohio.

Ian was competing with a 308 Winchester loaded with Berger 30 cal 200.20x Hybrids propelled with Vihtavuori N150 powder. His new F/TR Palma National Record of 449-27x topped the previous record of 449-22x. Ian’s father also used Vihtavuori N150 propellant and finished 2nd place in the match.

“This National Championship victory was due largely to the reduced standard deviation (SD’s) in muzzle velocity I was able to achieve after switching to Vihtavuori N150 Powder, stated Klemm.

Learn more about Vihtavuori’s propellant offerings, download Vihtavuori’s entire reloading manual, and install the Vihtavuori Reload App at Vihtavuori.com.

Burris Signature HD Rifle Scope Named “Great Buy”

Burris Signature HD Rifle Scope Named “Great Buy”

From Burris

The Burris Signature HD rifle scope took top honors as the Great Buy pick in the versatile scope category of the 2020 Outdoor Life annual optics test. The editorial panel picked the Signature HD scope out of 19 other scopes for its high-quality features offered at a modest price.

“At Burris, we strive to deliver products that exceed expectations,” said Todd Fulton, national sales manager for Burris. “As the leader in performance optics, we designed the Signature series with high-end features for hunters and shooters at an affordable price. These features, combined with premium glass, provide consumers with an all-around scope to fit just about any need and budget. We are honored the veteran staff at Outdoor Life has chosen the Signature HD scope.”

What’s the difference between a wire and etched-glass reticle?

Outdoor Life’s editors tested the Signature HD 3-15×44 with the Ballistic E3 MOA reticle, which offers quick and simple holdovers out to 500 yards with magnum calibers. The scope delivers up to 80 MOA adjustment with a one-inch tube, making it the perfect choice for shots near and far. Outdoor Life credited the 44mm objective as key to its versatility, as the scope can be mounted to a wide variety of rifles.

The Signature HD Series produce crisp, bright images using premium, multi-coated glass. Precise machining, zero stop on all target knobs and push/pull locking turrets provide the reliability and ease-of-use that seasoned hunters demand. Signature HD riflescopes are waterproof, shockproof and fogproof and come with the Burris Forever Warranty. The HD Series is available in three models: 2-10×40 (MSRP: $439), 3-15×44 (MSRP: $599) and 5-25×50 (MSRP: $875).

And this is a great time to take a look at the company’s Eliminator riflescope, which measures distance and automatically adjusts point of aim in the optic.

NSSF and Howard Leight aim to increase safe participation in the shooting sports during National Shooting Sports Month

NSSF and Howard Leight aim to increase safe participation in the shooting sports during National Shooting Sports Month

From NSSF

August is National Shooting Sports Month, a recognized time to celebrate the joys and rewards of recreational shooting nationwide. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is encouraging businesses and individuals to go above and beyond normal efforts this month in bringing attention to the shooting sports and encouraging increased participation.

The NSSF is working with shooting sports ranges and retailers nationwide on a variety of fun events to get more people, friends and families engaged with the shooting sports this month. Special initiatives include the #RangeChallenge Summer Shots target games program, the +ONE Pledge, and Gearbox Giveaways.

Howard Leight Shooting Sports, a leading provider of diverse hearing- and eye-protection products for shooting sports enthusiasts, remains committed to such efforts year ‘round, primarily through its partnership with the NSSF’s First Shots program.

First Shots has helped ranges across the country introduce thousands of individuals to shooting and firearm safety since its inception in 2005. Developed by the NSSF and hosted by independent shooting facilities, the program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to shooting by qualified range operators and instructors that includes firearm safety, local ownership requirements, shooting fundamentals, hands-on instruction and how and where to continue. Howard Leight supports the program by donating hearing and eye-protection to the thousands of promotional packages NSSF provides to all First Shots participants at host ranges across the United States.

Honeywell Howard Leight National Sales Manager, Chris Leight, says that first-time shooters need to have a positive experience in order to become shooting sports enthusiasts, and that’s why Howard Leight is such a passionate First Shots Partner. “The support that NSSF provides to participating First Shots ranges is incredible,” says Leight, “and really gives those ranges the extra resources they need to attract new shooting participants and make sure those folks have a great experience.”