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November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

German Precision Optics Optic-Fit Binocular Adapter System

From German Precision Optics

Being able to glass for extended periods of time is essential when hunting. To make this task easier, GPO is pleased to introduce its new Optic-Fit binocular and spotting scope tripod adapter system. Designed by outdoor enthusiasts who demand the highest quality optic-tripod mounting system for heavy and extreme use, this quick connect system will get your optic on and off a tripod with an inventive, durable and one of the fastest quick detach systems in the industry.

Made in the USA, this premium tripod adapter system is available through GPO authorized retailers nationwide. Its multi-part system is compatible with virtually all binocular and spotting scopes. The machined aluminum base is made of high-grade aircraft aluminum block components and assembled with steel Allen screws. It simply attaches to any tripod by using the ¼” x20” base plate on the tripod. The binocular post that attaches to and remains on the binocular threads into the hole on the front center hinge, located between the two binocular barrels. It is machined from high grade stainless steel and locks into place on the binocular with a standard stainless-steel hex bolt. After the quick detach post is connected to the binoculars, it attaches to the Optic-Fit base by sliding it through a machined hole in the base, which quickly and securely locks it into place.

By using a tripod adapter in the field you not only eliminate shaky imagery, but it enables you to relocate animals and landmarks quickly, lets you grid up the country with both eyes open, and physically gives your legs a break. It will change your way of hunting forever, and the new Optic-Fit is one of the most durable, easy-to-use binocular and spotting scope adapter system on the market. In fact, if you break it, we will replace it at no charge.

The Optic-Fit is available at retailers nationwide and conveniently online at www.gpo-usa.com. The complete system has a starting suggested retail price of $79.99 for the base Optic-Fit model, $99.99 for the Optic-Fit Pro model, and $129.99 for the camera/spotting scope accessory mount.

About GPO USA

German Precision Optics was founded on the premise that design, engineering and quality management is 100-percent controlled in Germany to its strictest standards, yet products can be produced at some of the largest production facilities around the world. This unique corporate structure allows GPO to offer the highest quality products with better features at a significantly better price. The company is 100-percent confident that all of its products will not only function perfectly but will exceed all expectations. Therefore, GPO, USA has created an industry-leading Spectacular Lifetime Warranty™. With outstanding professional service, GPO USA will take care of its products before, during, and after the purchase at no charge, ever. Founded in 2016, GPO has its U.S. headquarters in Richmond, Va. For more information on GPO USA, visit www.gpo-usa.com or call 844-MY BINOS (844-692-4667).

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

TALON SNAP Cleaning System

From Talon

The TALON SNAP Cleaning System has a Patented Quick Click System that makes it easy to change between calibers and tools, saving you time and money.

The TALON SNAP Cleaning System changes tools out at the press of a button. No more time wasted screwing and unscrewing each tool. Just press the button, SNAP one tool out and SNAP the next tool in.

The system uses easy to identify color coding so you can quickly and easily grab the right tool for the firearm. Each tool is color coded and stamped by caliber. Easily identify the tool you need.

The TALON SNAP Cleaning System rotating T-handle that has a larger circumference and longer shaft to prevent accidental smashing and/or pinching of your fingers while cleaning your barrel.

The TALON SNAP Cleaning System is made from a glass re-enforced nylon that will not scratch your bore. It is so flexible, durable and strong that we offer a limited lifetime warranty on all parts (except bore brushes that wear out over time).

For more information, see the TALON website.

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

McMillan Introduces the Z-10 Bag Rider Stock

From McMillan

McMillan® Fiberglass Stocks, the industry leader in precision-driven custom stocks, expands its lineup of ready-to-install fiberglass stocks with the introduction of the new Z-10 Bag Rider.

The Z-10 Bag Rider is based on the company’s popular A-10 tactical stock, which replaces the A-10’s familiar butt hook with a swept butt profile to more easily accommodate rear bags for bench or prone shooting.

McMillan also has a new Game Stalker Upgrade stock.

As part of the McMillan Z-series line, the Z-10 Bag Rider features a universal inlet design that fits most Remington and Remington clone barreled actions and that accepts a wide range of barrel contours. These include actions from APA, Defiance, Bighorn, Stiller, Lone Peak, Surgeon, Ultimatum, and more. The universal inletting makes the Z-10 Bag Rider drop-in-ready direct from the factory.

The Z-10 Bag Rider is available in right- or left-hand configurations. Other key features include:

adjustable cheek riser height
adjustable length-of-pull
forward-positioned vertical grip
multiple color and finish options

For more information on the new Z-10 Bag Rider or to view the complete McMillan product line, visit McMillanUSA.com.

McMillan Fiberglass stocks manufactures custom rifle stocks and accessories. Product areas include Tactical, Competition, Benchrest, Hunting & Sport, and Ultralight. Customers include shooters, military, law enforcement, government agencies, custom gunsmiths, and OEM rifle manufacturers.

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production and Import and Export Figures

From NSSF

NSSF®, the firearm industry’s trade association, released the 2020 edition of its Firearm Production Report to members. The report compiles the most up to date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER) as well as the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Key findings for public release showed:

In 2018, 11.4 million total firearms were produced or imported in the United States (less exported firearms).
Approximately one-half (48%) of all rifles produced and imported (less exports) in 2018 were Modern Sporting Rifles.
Since 1990, there are an estimated 19.8 million Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) in circulation today.
An interim 2019 estimate showed a total of 6 million total firearms were produced in the United States. Of those, 3.6 million were pistols and revolvers, 2 million were rifles and 480,000 were shotguns. Those are interim figures that will be updated when complete reports become available from the ATF.
In 2019, there were approximately 3.3 million firearms imported into the United States which included 2.3 million pistols and revolvers, 301,000 rifles and 678,000 shotguns.
From 1991 to 2019, nearly 214 million firearms have been made available to the U.S. market.
According to reports such as: ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States, ATF AFMER and Congressional Research Service data, there are an estimated 434 million firearms in civilian possession in the United States.
There are approximately 71.2 million pistol magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, and 79.2 million rifle magazines capable of holding 30 or more rounds in circulation.
Firearm and ammunition manufacturing accounted for nearly 12,000 employees producing over $3.9 billion in goods shipped in 2018. An estimated 8.7 billion rounds of all calibers and gauges were produced in 2018 for the U.S. market.

“These figures, combined with the record-breaking 17.2 million NSSF-adjusted background checks for the sale or transfer of a firearm in the first ten months of 2020, demonstrates that Americans have a strong desire to continue purchasing firearms for lawful purposes,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO. “The Modern Sporting Rifle continues to be the most popular rifle sold in America today, and with nearly 20 million in circulation, is clearly a commonly-owned firearm that is being used for lawful purposes every day in America. The continued popularity of handguns demonstrates a strong interest by Americans to protect themselves, their family and homes, as well as to participate in the recreational shooting sports.”

Today’s report also shows that as lawful firearm ownership in America continues to grow, criminal and unintentional misuse of firearms is falling. During the 28-year period covered by this report (1991–2018) the violent crime rate has decreased by 51.3 percent and unintentional firearm-related fatalities have declined by 68.2 percent.

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Three New Cartridges

From SAAMI

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components, announced the acceptance of new rife cartridges for SAAMI standardization.

Developed by SIG SAUER, the 277 SIG FURY was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 80,000 psi, with a 135-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,000 fps.

Developed by Weatherby, the 6.5 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi, with a 140-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,075 fps.

Developed by Olin Winchester, the 6.8 Western was introduced with a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi, with a 175-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,840 fps.

For additional information on these new cartridge designs and other recently accepted cartridge and chamber designs, visit SAAMI.org.

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Barrett Receives First MK22 Delivery Order from USSOCOM

From Barrett

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. is pleased to announce that the submission of its initial production MRAD MK22 (Multi-Role Adaptive Design Mark 22) rifles have met all requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense contract for ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) in support of USSOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command). Since being awarded the contract in March 2019, the MK22 has completed all aspects of the Production Qualification Testing and Operational Testing phases.

As a result, Barrett has received the initial production order and deliveries will commence in January 2021.

“We are pleased to have reached this milestone with the project and look forward to providing our warfighters with this highly capable platform,” stated Joel Miller, Director of Global Military Sales.

USSOCOM initially announced in 2016 they were in search of a modular, multi-caliber bolt action sniper rifle capable of converting between .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm through a “full and open competition.”

For more product information please visit https://barrett.net/products/firearms/mrad

November 17, 2020November 19, 2020

Galco’s Spare Ammo Options for Hunters

From Galco

We all like to carry spare ammunition when in the field, and Galco offers several great options for hunters. All are handcrafted from rich, premium Latigo dark havana leather for both beauty and long term durability.

The Butt Cuff has reinforced stitching between each loop to help prevent interior cartridge loop dimensions from changing, while a suede tongue and nylon lacing keep the cuff securely on the stock. The Butt Cuff carries between five and nine rounds, depending on the cartridge, and is available in both right and left-handed models.

I interviewed several custom holster experts, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.

The Double Rifle Six Pack™ carries six big-bore double rifle cartridges on the belt in 2x2x2 fashion. One size fits .450, .470, .500 Nitro Express and similar.

The Stalker™ Cartridge Wallet features a compact design that carries ten rifle cartridge neatly on the belt. The cartridge loops are individually stitched to retain their shape over years of hard use. Stalker versions are available in three sizes to fit cartridges from .243 through .375 H&H and similar.

Finally, when hunting larger game, the handsome Safari Five™ cartridge wallet is designed to accommodate high-powered cartridges. Also featuring individually stitched cartridge loops, the Safari Five is available in one size to fit the .338 Winchester through 458 Winchester.

See all Galco’s ammunition carriers at galcoholsters.com!

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Springfield Armory Introduces Ronin 1911 Pistol in 10mm

From Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory® is proud to introduce the Ronin™ 1911 in 10mm, a powerful and reliable pistol built for a lifetime of service at an MSRP of just $849.

The Ronin 1911 provides shooters with a pistol that combines classic styling with modern features, the result of thoroughly modern precision manufacturing mixed with a traditional approach to quality and performance.

If you’re looking for the company quality in a rifle, take a look at its new 2020.

Configured as a full-size 5″ gun, the 8+1 Ronin in 10mm features a forged steel slide and frame as well as a hammer-forged barrel for unparalleled durability and strength — ideal for a pistol harnessing the impressive power of the ever-popular 10mm cartridge.

The 10mm Ronin sports a beautiful two-tone finish, with a stainless steel forged frame and a forged slide of carbon steel. The slide features a beautiful hot salt bluing treatment that not only brings out the luster of the steel, but also hearkens back to the earliest days of the classic 1911. The flats of both the slide and frame are thoroughly polished, with an attractive matte finish applied to the rest of the pistol.

Despite the remarkably affordable $849 MSRP of the pistol, all Ronins feature upgrades and enhancements well beyond what you would normally see at this price point. Everything you would want on a modern 1911 is present on the Ronin 1911. The pistol features forward slide serrations, a beavertail grip safety with “memory bump” for solid engagement, a fiber optic front/tactical rack white dot rear sight system and an extended safety lever.

Rounding out the package of the Ronin is a pair of Crossed Cannon™ premium laminate wood grips, a stainless steel checkered flat mainspring housing, Springfield Armory 2nd Generation Speed Trigger and a basepad-equipped magazine.

“The Ronin series of pistols — offered in 9mm and .45 ACP, and now 10mm — have proven to be extremely popular with 1911 enthusiasts due to their impressive quality, forged strength and durability, and exceptional features,” explains Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With the addition of the 10mm chambering, the Ronin family now has even more to offer.”

With this new addition to the Ronin line, 1911 fans have a powerful and capable 10mm pistol that combines classic styling, forged strength for a lifetime of service, and cutting-edge performance.

Ronin 1911 10mm | PX9121L | MSPR $849

To learn more about the new Ronin 1911 in 10mm, visit https://www.spr-ar.com/r/4435

To learn more about the 1911 Ronin series, visit https://www.spr-ar.com/r/4436

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

NASGW Names Hornady 2020 Innovator of the Year

From Hornady

Hornady has been recognized as the Innovator of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

Hornady received the award on October 20th at the Annual Caliber Awards during the associations virtual Expo and Annual Meeting.

Hornady’s new 6 mm ARC is a good example of its innovation.

“We know how many reputable companies in our industry were also up for this award, so we are very humbled to have received it” said Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady. “We strive to continuously innovate and bring new products to the market that bring excitement and fun for the consumer” Hornady added.

Hornady has gone from a start-up in a small Grand Island, Nebraska former auto body shop, to become the largest independently owned maker of bullets, ammunition and tools in the world. This demonstrates that many great things have been done throughout the company’s history.

Now operating out of three different facilities in Grand Island, Nebraska, manufacturing and shipping more product than ever before, the success of this company has all been made through quality, continuous improvement, innovation and responsiveness.

Each year at this event, NASGW awards the top accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution and who provide outstanding value and service. Wholesaler members evaluate the performance of this manufacturer on key criteria that includes distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics and operations and NASGW industry support.

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.

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Guns & Ammo Names Benelli Lupo 2020 Rifle of the Year

From Benelli

The Benelli Lupo bolt-action rifle has been chosen by Guns & Ammo as their Rifle of the Year for 2020. The prestigious award goes to the rifle that exceeds expectations of reliability and quality along with offering the greatest appeal to readers.

“We developed the Lupo rifle with the same enthusiasm and attention-to-detail as we do with our renowned shotguns,” said Benelli Vice President of Brand Marketing Timothy Joseph. “Combining sub-MOA accuracy and innovative features into a chassis-style rifle that can be adjusted for a customizable fit, we created an exceptional rifle with Italian craftsmanship that raises the bar for what a hunting rifle should deliver. We are honored to receive this award and are looking forward to future expansion of the Lupo bolt-action line.”

The annual Guns & Ammo awards are decided by a panel of Guns & Ammo editors, contributors and staff who test and evaluate products for reliability, high-quality and affordability. The panel cited the Lupo’s accuracy, styling and felt-recoil reduction to deliver high performance.

Known for high-quality shotguns, Benelli introduced its first bolt-action rifle in January 2020. The Lupo is loaded with innovative features—including seven exclusive Benelli patents—adding up to a hunting rifle that handles beautifully and provides a truly customizable fit.

This sub-MOA rifle achieves repeatable, consistent accuracy thanks to a precision CRIO-treated and free-floating barrel, securely bedded (steel-to-steel) into the alloy chassis receiver. This accuracy is unleashed with a crisp and adjustable trigger.

In addition to great accuracy, the Benelli Lupo’s design features modular adjustability to provide the perfect fit between shooter and rifle. The chassis-style configuration of a separate stock, receiver and forend allow the shooter to adjust the Lupo to one of 12 drop and cast positions with the included shims. The Benelli Lupo tames recoil with a patented built-in Progressive Comfort system and a Combtech cheek pad.

To learn more about the Benelli and Benelli products, please visit www.benelliusa.com.