Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger 10/22 Target Rifle

Davidson's Exclusive Ruger 10/22 Target Rifle

From Davidson’s

Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, is proud to announce one of its latest exclusives produced in collaboration with Ruger.

At the heart of this 10/22 Target Rifle is the truly ambidextrous Altamont laminate thumbhole stock. Its beautiful form is matched by its function and ability to fit both right- and left-handed shooters. Coupled with the thumbhole stock is a 16-1/8″ cold hammer-forged stainless bull barrel. The barrel is fluted to reduce weight and dissipate heat and is also threaded with a 1/2″-28 pattern to accommodate barrel accessories.

Built into this exclusive as standard equipment is Ruger’s rugged, reliable, and safe BX-Trigger. The BX-Trigger has a light, crisp 2.5-3 pound pull weight with minimal overtravel and a positive reset.

The receiver has a blued finish and is drilled and tapped for the attachment of the user’s choice of optics.

[The above video isn’t off the Davidson’s exclusive, but it does provide a glimpse of how great looking the Ruger 10/22 Target series is]

“Davidson’s is known for our extensive line-up of exclusive firearms”, said Kane Cannedy, VP of Purchasing for Davidson’s. “The sheer number of special make-ups we have produced with Ruger is a reflection of our successful and years-long relationship with this iconic manufacturer.”

Other specifications of Item#31153:

Weight: 5 lbs

Overall length: 31.25”

Magazine: One ten-round rotary magazine included

Thread protector included

MSRP $586.00

For more information dealers can visit the Communications Center on DavidsonsInc.com.

Consumers are invited to visit our blog located at Blog.GalleryofGuns.com.

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Leica Hunting App and Firmware Update

Leica Hunting App and Firmware Update

From Leica

Leica announces highly anticipated Hunting App update as well as firmware update for CRF 2800.com and 3500.com.  

Following feedback, Leica has updated its popular Leica Hunting App so that ballistic profiles can now be transferred offline using Bluetooth technology. Previously, this was only possible with a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. This useful update means hunters can calculate and change gun profiles when they are off-grid and need it the most.

Users will also see improved overall performance particularly when using in conjunction with a Kestrel Elite weather meter and Apple Watch. Version 1.5.13 of the Leica Hunting App is now available to download in App stores for both Android and iOS.

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Leica Sport Optic’s Ryan Trenka explained: “This is the most exciting update to the app to date – pairing market leading optics with the most up to date technology. If you’re hunting in backcountry with no cell signal, you can now transfer a ballistic profile directly from your smartphone to your binoculars or compact rangefinder. Leica strives to meet the needs of our customers and provide the best solutions. That is why we work hard to improve our products continuously.”

And don’t forget to take a look at the company’s new Trinovid Classic Binoculars.

Steiner Optics Offers Savings with Fall Promotions

Steiner Optics Offers Savings with Fall Promotions

From Steiner

Steiner Optics is offering a number of fall promotions to give hunters, shooters, birders and outdoor enthusiasts added savings on select products from October 1 through December 31, 2020.

The Steiner “Ring it Up” promo offers a free set of Steiner H-Series hunting rings with the purchase of a H4Xi 3-12x56mm riflescope (model #5250). Consumers who purchase a T5Xi or M-Series riflescope will receive a free set of T-Series tactical rings or a Cantilever mount. A free Neoprene scope cover will also be provided for any of those purchases.

Steiner is also offering a “Free Bino Bib” promotion during the same time period. Consumers who spend $250 or more on Steiner binoculars will get a free bino bib cover to protect their newly acquired glass.

The offers are valid on new purchases only from authorized Steiner dealers and do not apply to refurbished items and blemished sale items. Both the free rings and bino bib can be redeemed with a coupon on Steiner-Optics.com.

And the company is offering a 10 percent discount on even more optics until Sept. 30.

Browning Arms Company and FN America Contribute $50,000 to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Campaign

Browning Arms Company and FN America Contribute $50,000 to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Campaign

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Browning Arms Company and FN America have together contributed $50,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE voter registration, education and mobilization campaign.

“With more than 5 million new first-time firearm owners in the United States, November’s election will have a profound impact on the lives and ability of these Americans to continue to lawfully and responsibly exercise their Second Amendment right,” said Browning Arms Company CEO Travis Hall. “Americans of all backgrounds have been moved to purchase firearms and NSSF’s efforts to educate and engage gun-owning voters with the #GUNVOTE campaign will encourage these voters to make their voices loudly and clearly heard at the ballot box. We are proud to contribute to this worthy cause.”

Hornady has already donated a half million dollars, and so has Smith & Wesson.

“Safeguarding the Second Amendment is a foundational element of FN’s core philosophy and beliefs. Our drive as a manufacturer is to protect the rights and liberties of all firearms enthusiasts across our nation,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO, FN America, LLC. “In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever for Americans to understand the issues at stake with their constitutional right to gun ownership and self-protection. We applaud NSSF’s #GUNVOTE campaign and the push to provide clarity to the most important issue of our generation. The support of this effort reaffirms our commitment to protecting those rights and preserving them for future generations.”

“The firearm and ammunition industry is fortunate to have leaders like Travis Hall and Mark Cherpes who are both dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment and ensuring the growth and success of our industry,” stated Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “With their generous contribution to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE campaign, Browning and FN America are going above and beyond to assist NSSF in registering, educating and activating voters ahead of November’s election. Their substantial contribution is vital now more than ever and is to be commended.”

Election Day is less than 50 days away when tens of millions of voters, including more than 5 million first-time gun buyers, will head to the polls to cast their ballot in the most consequential election for the Second Amendment.

#GUNVOTE is a campaign by the NSSF to encourage America’s gun owners, target shooters and hunters to register to vote, to become educated on where the candidates stand on the Second Amendment and, on election day, not to risk their rights and #GUNVOTE. The campaign’s website provides links to help voters register and find their polling place.

Ulfhednar’s UH010 Long Day Range Bag

Ulfhednar's UH010 Long Day Range Bag

From Ulfhednar

For shooters, there’s nothing worse than arriving at the shooting range to find you’ve inadvertently left an essential piece of equipment back home. That’s why having a range bag that’s large enough to store and carry everything you need is so important. Ulfhednar’s Model UH010 Long Range Bag is the finest on the market today.

The UH010 is designed in Norway from ultra-tough Cordura nylon, with best in class YKK zippers with oversized pulls for ease of use when wearing gloves, metal D-rings for straps and an ergonomic carrying strap with non-slip material so it will stay snug up against your shoulder no matter how far you have to walk. Inside the bag is a removable bag that simplifies organization — even in a full bag. A large exterior side pocket has a fold-flat “table” with a soft pad for small cleaning/repair jobs, and there are many smart, well-padded exterior and interior pockets as well. The featured Molle system for attaching compatible pouches and accessories is the de facto standard for modular tactical gear used by NATO forces and law enforcement agencies around the world. The bag measures 60cm x 40cm x 25cm (23.6 x 15.75 x 9.85 inches), and comes in Ulfhednar’s signature gray color. It’s built to last a lifetime.

Ulfhednar, the Norwegian-based subsidiary of Skytterlinken AS and manufacturer of some of the world’s finest equipment, clothing and weapons parts for hunting, long-range shooting and general sports use, is staffed with experienced competition shooters and hunters who know how important the finest shooting accessories are. Ulfhednar uses only the toughest materials, designed to survive in a harsh Arctic environment, and enforces strict standards throughout the manufacturing process, to build all its products. All Ulfhednar products are designed to withstand inclement weather without damage or loss of function.

MSRP of the UH010 Long Range Bag is $256.20. More information is available at https://www.ulfhednar.no/.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Product: Ulfhednar UH010 Long Range Bag

Dimensions: 60cm x 40cm x 25cm (23.6 x 15.75 x 9.85 inches)

Material: Cordura nylon

Zippers: YKK

Molle System

Shoulder Strap

Package Contents: Padded Compartment Dividers, Shoulder Strap

Included Accessories: Bottle holder, socket cup and cleaning mat

MSRP: $256.20

And don’t forget to take a look at the company’s new gun cover with backpack straps.

American Tactical Introduces FXH-45M Moxie

American Tactical Introduces FXH-45M Moxie

From American Tactical

American Tactical, US manufacturer and worldwide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment, is proud to introduce the all-new FXH-45M Moxie 1911 pistol.

The FXH-45M Moxie looks and feels different with an all new barrel, slide and sight set. This is a full-size hybrid 1911 pistol featuring a patented polymer frame with two metal inserts for added stability and durability. The Moxie also features a 4140 steel slide with a parkerized finish. The frame was designed with built-in finger grooves for an ergonomic feel.

The FXH-45M Moxie is a single action, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It has a height of 5.4 inches and measures 8.7 inches long. It weighs 1.95 lbs unloaded and without the magazine. The Moxie has black polymer grips and a removable top plate that allows for the addition of an optics mount. It accepts Glock front and rear sights, including aftermarket night sights. This new breed of 1911 is compatible with most standard 1911 parts and grips. It ships with one 8-round magazine included.

The FXH-45M Moxie (ATIGFXH45M) has an MSRP of $399.95 and is proudly 100% made in America.

And don’t forget to check out the company’s new color for its FxH-45.

Sector Optics Introduces Specialized Riflescope Rings & Mounts

Sector Optics Introduces Specialized Riflescope Rings & Mounts

From Sector Optics

To complement their assortment of highly innovative thermal optics, Sector Optics has now introduced a series of specialized riflescope rings and mounts.

Sector Optics has now given every hunter and shooter the ability to add a thermal imager to their shooting setup. The new Sector Optics rings and mounts feature a Picatinny rail on the top of the front ring, thus allowing for the mounting of the T20x or T3 thermal imager on top of most 30mm or 34mm riflescope.

The new Sector Optics rings and mounts are all constructed of durable, aircraft grade, anodized aluminum and come in a matte black color. The rings easily and quickly attach to Picatinny rail or Weaver style bases. The 30mm rings come in low, medium, and high sets and the 34mm rings in medium and high sets.

In addition to the rings sets, Sector Optics now also offers a 30mm cantilever mount for flat-top AR rifles. The off-set forward mount allows the shooter to maintain a proper shooting position due to correct eye relief distance and riflescope height.

Available from any authorized Sector Optics retailer, the ring sets have a MSRP starting at $94.99 and the 30mm cantilever mount as a MSRP of $149.99.

About Sector Optics: Based in San Diego, California, Sector Optics manufactures cutting edge optics for hunters, shooters and law enforcement professionals. From riflescopes and rangefinders, to thermal imagers and optical accessories, Sector Optics produces highly innovative optical products for the modern consumer. Sector Optics is a division of Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. Find out more at https://sectoroptics.com/.

Nightstick Introduces TSM-13G for Select Sig Sauer Handguns

Nightstick Introduces TSM-13G for Select Sig Sauer Handguns

From Nightstick

Nightstick, a global manufacturer of innovative, professional lighting products continues to grow its new TSM-Series of subcompact handgun weapon lights with the TSM-13G. Designed to securely mount to the front of the trigger guard and dustcover of Sig Sauer P365, P365XL and P365 SAS pistols, the li-ion powered light features a magnetically-coupled MagMate™ USB charging cable that eliminates the need to replace multiple disposable coin cell batteries after every hour of use. The TSM-13G’s white light and green laser are designed to maximize threat identification and target discrimination in a variety of concealed carry, home defense, and tactical applications. The light’s dual switches provide the shooter tactile, click actuation in momentary or constant-on use.

The TSM-13G features an LED delivering a 150-lumen bright white beam and 2700 candela for 45 minutes to illuminate objects and threats up to 104 meters (341 feet) away. Weighing in at scant 1.3 ounces, the light is constructed of durable, impact-resistant engineered polymer and rated as IP-X4 water-resistant. The light, laser or light & laser modes are activated by holding one switch down while toggling through the modes with the alternate. The laser is easily zeroed to the user’s preferred distance with built-in elevation and windage adjusters.

“Following the significant increase in handgun sales in recent years, Nightstick is introducing the TSM-Series line of subcompact weapon lights to serve the needs of the self-defense and concealed-carry market,” says Russell Hoppe, Director of Marketing. “The TSM-13G rechargeable subcompact weapon light with green aiming lasers is designed to provide Sig Sauer subcompact handgun owners without accessory rails, a small, low profile integrated weapon light for target and background identification when life depends on light.”

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The TSM-13G comes with installation Allen screwdriver, MagMate USB charging cable and complimentary combination gun lock for added safety and peace of mind while charging. The light is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

If you’re a Glock owner, the company has a different model for you and if you want more information on how we’ve come to this cutting-edge place in tactical lighting, here are full details from the industry leaders.

New Hawke Optics Nature-trek 9-27×56 Spotting Scope

New Hawke Optics Nature-trek 9-27x56 Spotting Scope

From Hawke Optics

Hawke Optics, the world leader in high-quality sporting optics with outstanding performance in the field and at amazing value to consumers, breaks new barriers in spotting scope size, performance and cost with the new Nature Trek 9-27×56 spotter. It is the perfect scope to pack on a long, back-country adventure where space and weight are an issue.

Spotting scopes are extremely useful for hunting. They allow you to study and assess game animals from a distance before it comes time to take the shot. Hunters are often faced with a choice, especially when it comes to hunting in the back country, between hauling in a bigger, heavier scope so they get the clarity they need, or spending a huge amount of money to get a compact, lightweight spotter. Clarity is critical for spotting scopes. Without it, eye strain can affect your ability to see the fine details of your target. That’s where the new Nature Trek 9-27×56 spotting scope comes in.

To handle the clarity aspect of the scope, Hawke uses fully multi-coated optics with a BAK-4 Porro Prism to give you better contrast and color transmission. This helps to cut down on your eye strain, since you can see the image clearly. The field of view is 234-108ft at 1000 yards. There is a dual-focus knob to let you truly fine tune the image you see. This spotter has close focus letting you see detail as close as 8.2 feet away. It is digi-scope compatible so you can use it as a zoom lens for your camera.

The Nature Trek 9-27×56 spotting scope is extremely durable. It’s nitrogen purged and is water and fog proof. There is a stay-on lens cover, slide out sun shade and a twist-up eye cup. Hawke is confident in this scope’s durability to the point that it comes with Hawke’s No-Fault Lifetime Warranty. The point that will truly endear this spotting scope to hunters and outdoor adventurers is how compact the Nature Trek is. The scope weighs in at a scant 20.3 ounces, or just over a pound and it is only 7.6 inches long. The compact size means it will slide into a backpack, waist pack, glove box or even your pocket. It comes with lens covers and has an MRSP of only $219, making it the most economical, compact and clear choice for hunters looking for the ultimate compact spotting scope for this fall.

For more information, visit the Hawke Optics website and make sure you take a look at the company’s new Frontier binocular.

Benjamin Craftsman Collection

Benjamin Craftsman Collection

From Benjamin

The first Craftsman Collection PCP-powered air rifles from Benjamin are in the field and delivering impressive reviews from experts and consumers alike. Developed to fulfill the demands of Benjamin’s consumer base, the Cayden, Akela and Kratos each achieve the unique style PCP enthusiasts have requested while maintaining the accuracy, reliability and customization that the brand is known for. Benjamin also added an extra level of class to the collection by featuring exotic-figured Turkish Walnut stocks, resulting a premium offering at an affordable price point.

All three of these air rifles sport a side lever-action and multi-shot rotary magazine that is perfect for small game, pest control and recreational shooting. The rifled steel barrel helps deliver lead-pellet velocities of up to 1,000 feet per second with the power adjustment on full and up to 60 accurate shots per fill of the reservoir. Each rifle in this collection contains an adjustable trigger shoe and a Picatinny rail for the attachment of scopes, sights or other accessories. All three come in .22 caliber and the Kratos comes in an additional .25 caliber.

Each model is unique in design to fit the styles of today’s PCP shooter. The Cayden is built with a more traditional rifle silhouette that shoulders comfortably. The adjustable cheekpiece helps shooter’s achieve proper shooting form and anchoring. The Kratos features a bottle-PCP design that moves the center of gravity more towards the center while the stock maintains the same adjustability of the Cayden. Last, the Akela is a bullpup design that is lighter and more maneuverable but still shoulders extremely well.

“The feedback from the marketplace has been nothing short of phenomenal,” says Phillip Guadalupe, Product Manager for Benjamin. “From our most die-hard consumers to industry influencers, they tell us we have exceeded their expectations and know this will be a lasting staple in the Benjamin portfolio.”

The initial reactions are plentiful and easy to come by. Rick Rehm of the YouTube channel Shooter1721 mentions that the Kratos is a “real tack driver” and “had a 100 yard grouping with under a ¾” spread during his benchmark testing (link). Zechariah Gaskins gave a thorough review of the Akela and mentions, “This gun is outstanding! No complaints!” and that “This gun does exactly what [Benjamin] says it does and does it really well!” (link).

Each model is shipping now with prices starting at $599 for the Cayden to $699 for the Kratos on BenjaminAirguns.com.