New Guns & Gear for 2021—Magpul PRS Lite

From Magpul

The PRS Lite provides similar adjustability and features of our PRS GEN3 Stock with the added benefits of reduced weight and a price that’s almost half of its fully featured counterpart. At 10 ounces lighter than the PRS GEN3, it provides an optimized shooter interface with .8” of comb height and 1.4” of LOP adjustments for carbine/SR25/A5 extension tubes for .223 and .308 receiver-pattern rifles. The low-profile rubber butt-pad is adjustable for height and cant and provides a stable interface with the shooter’s shoulder. There are multiple attachment options for slings, including an ambidextrous 1.25” footman’s loop, a reversible QD sling swivel cup, and space for another optional QD sling swivel cup.

Features

  • Adjustable LOP from 13.85”-15.25″ and comb height from flush to +.8″
  • Weight: 18.2 OZ
  • Sling options include a 1.25″ ambidextrous footman’s loop in the rear, a reversible rotation-limited QD sling swivel cup in front, and a QD sling swivel cup in the rear

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Magpul MOE K2-XL Grip

From Magpul

Designed for use with larger hands and to enhance precision shooting with an AR, the K2-XL Grip is similar to our MOE-K2® Grip – AR15/M4 but it’s nearly 25% bigger. It offers a more vertical grip angle to improve comfort and control on short LOP rifles where the primary hand is closer to the shooter’s body and enables proper finger placement in precision shooting to improve accuracy. Its TSP texture increases positive weapon control, the front and rear serrations provide traction. The K2-XL brings modern styling and ergonomics to the AR platform in a larger size. The XL grip cap, oil bottle grip core, and mounting hardware are included, but other Magpul grip cores will not fit with the K2-XL grip cap.

Features

  • Approximately 25% larger than MOE K2 Grip
  • More vertical angle provides optimal hand position for modern shooting techniques
  • Accepts proprietary XL grip cap and oil bottle grip core (not compatible with current grip cores)
  • TSP textured side panels and front and rear serrations provide positive traction and enhanced weapons control

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Magpul MBUS 3 Sight-Rear

From Magpul

The MBUS 3 incorporates the best features, strengths, and value of our original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights in a feature-packed back-up sight system. Significantly reduced in size from the MBUS, it sits at just .44” when folded and 1.15” at its widest point. Constructed of our impact-resistant polymer, it’s lightweight and extremely durable and its aesthetics and features are derived from the MBUS Pro line. With the same spring-loaded technology as its predecessor, it can be deployed with an ambidextrous push-button. It sits at standard AR-height when deployed and includes a rapid-select rear aperture system for changing conditions.

Features

  • Rapid-select rear aperture system and ambidextrous push-button deployment
  • 0.44” high when folded  and 1.15” wide at widest point
  • Standard AR-height when deployed

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Elite Iron Revolution Bipod Panning Model

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Elite Iron Revolution Bipod Panning Model

From Elite Iron

Elite Iron, premier designer and manufacturer of professional grade firearms equipment and accessories, is proud to offer their innovative Revolution Bipod Panning Model.

Through years of researching and developing alternatives to the traditional bipod, Elite Iron has patented their proprietary designs based upon deep experience of real world tactical demands. The result of their commitment and efforts is the creation of the Revolution Bipod Panning Model. Designed for rifles up to .338 caliber, it is the most revolutionary choice in superior design for strength, stability, adjustability, and choices in the tactical world today. The bipod and mount weigh only 24 ounces. 

Elite Iron has chosen only the highest quality components, resulting in reliable product strength. With no exposed springs or cheaply made stamped parts, the Revolution Bipod Panning Model‘s legs and tube stems are made of 7075 aluminum. The leg locks are made from 17-4 heat treated material  and the hidden springs are made from 316 stainless steel.

The Revolution Bipod Panning Model also offers impressive stability while allowing the rifle to revolve a full 360 degrees. The bipod maintains control of two axes of motion: side to side and up and down. Any position can be locked in place by tightening the tri-nut. Ease of movement decreases by tightening the torsion nut slightly until the final position is found and locked. The innovative design of the Revolution Bipod places the rifle under the apex of the legs and not on top.

The superior adjustability of the Revolution Bipod Panning Model allows the rifle to have horizontal 10 o’clock through 2 o’clock movement. The length of the legs can be adjusted quickly one at a time and at different lengths. Legs can be positioned or rotated forward, straight or back and either in parallel or separately. The center line of the ring is 7.25″ with legs retracted and 12.25″ extended on the Standard Leg Bipod. On the Optional Short Leg Bipod, the center line of the ring is 6″ with legs retracted and 10″ extended. The user can also attach different kinds of feet to match the environment.

Every Revolution Bipod comes with a choice of one free mount. The buyer will need to choose the right mount for the rifle and the interface (at an additional charge) that matches that mount. However, if the rifle has an interface such as a PIC RAIL, an interface might not be needed.

Every Revolution Bipod comes with a 2-year limited warranty. All parts are replaceable and available from Elite Iron.

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Danner Recurve Moc Toe

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Danner Recurve Moc Toe

From Danner

Inspired by traditional style hunting boots while drawing design and technology cues from Danner’s best-selling hiking boots, the Recurve Moc Toe delivers the next generation of performance for use across any type of hunt.

New for Fall 2021, the Recurve Moc Toe features a Vibram® SPE midsole and TPU heel clip to ensure long hours of comfort on preseason scouts and extended treks. With seven inches of height for ankle support and options available with Danner® Dry waterproofing, the Recurve Moc Toe will keep you in the wild and on the hunt longer.

• Waterproof, full-grain leather and nylon upper

• Danner® Dry waterproof protection [47611, 47612, 47613]

• Breathable mesh lining [47610]

• Thinsulate™ Ultra insulation [47612]

• Cushioning open-cell OrthoLite® footbed

• Vibram® SPE midsole for maximum rebound, comfort and support

• Nylon shank

• TPU heel frame to enhance support and stability

• Vibram® Recurve outsole with Megagrip technology features adaptive lugs and flex lines for superior grip in wet and dry terrain

Height: 7”

Waterproof: Danner®

Dry Sizing: D: 7-14 (1/2 thru 12); EE: 9-13 (1/2 thru 12)

MSRP: $200

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Bushnell Adds New Trail Camera Models

Bushnell Adds New Trail Camera Models

From Bushnell

Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today new lines of trail camera models to be released at the ATA 2021 Online tradeshow. Included among the new offerings from Bushnell is the company’s CelluCORE™ line of cellular trail cameras, boasting easy setup and operation, high output LEDs for crystal clear day and night images, class-leading battery life and rugged durability for season-long performance.

Additional new models include the Bushnell CORE DS4K and 4KS for improved high-quality images and video, plus the new Prime L20 trail camera for those seeking an entry level option with increased functionality and simple operation.

“Over the last several years, the trail camera market has challenged every manufacturer to drive prices down while keeping features and reliability at a high level – especially in cellular models,” said Jason Harris, Director of Marketing for Bushnell Trail Cameras. “For the end user, Bushnell has always meant quality and reliability, and for 2021 we’ve exceeded that challenge with an entirely new lineup of trail cameras that are simple to use but yet give hunters even more value and reliability at the price points they’ll be excited to see.”

Bushnell CelluCORE Trail Cameras

Leading the pack of new cellular trail cameras from Bushnell is the CelluCORE 30 and CelluCORE 20. Designed to check all the boxes that serious users demand, the new CelluCORE line offers high output LEDs for improved day and night images, along with extended battery life and easy setup.  Available for either AT&T or Verizon, the CelluCORE offers 30MP or 20MP resolution for outstanding image resolution even in low light conditions. The CelluCORE 30 is standard with high-output IR LEDs along with best-in-class 100-foot night range plus the ability to receive and sort images through a user-friendly app.

The CelluCORE 20 puts high-end features and proven cellular performance at a price point under $130 MSRP. With extended night range of 80-feet and a 0.5 second trigger speed, the CelluCORE 20 won’t miss even the most elusive animals, giving you the confidence that nothing will get by unnoticed.

Bushnell CORE™ DS4K 4KS and DKS Trail Cameras

For those hunters looking for feature-rich SD cameras they can depend on season after season, the new Bushnell DS4K and DKS have them covered. Offering improved image and video quality over other traditional models in a compact, discreet design, the newest Bushnell trail cameras won’t disappoint with their optimized battery life, improved trigger speeds and shortened recovery times.

The new Bushnell CORE DS4K features dual sensors for high quality images day and night plus best-in-class 4K 30FPS video and 120-foot flash range. Through its 2.1” color viewscreen, users can view images and video in the field. Additional features include 0.15s trigger speed, 0.5s recovery rate along with three preset menus plus an advanced mode for the best performance possible.

Likewise, the Bushnell CORE 4Ks is packed with features that hunters demand including 4K 20FPS, a 110-foot flash range and a 0.2s trigger speed. The CORE 4KS comes equipped with a 4K single sensor plus all the reliability consumers have come to expect from Bushnell trail cameras.

Prime L20

Continuing Bushnell’s offering of opening price point SD cameras, the Prime L20 is the company’s first model under $80 MSRP. Despite its reduced cost, the new Prime L20 won’t leave hunters wanting, delivering high quality 20MP images and 30FPS video. Additional standard features include a 0.5s trigger speed plus an 80-foot glow illumination. Delivering proven performance, image quality and reliable operation into a trail camera model that fits any budget, the Prime L20 is must-have for hunters this season.

Federal Wins Predator Xtreme 2021 Gold Award for Best Shotshells

Federal Wins Predator Xtreme 2021 Gold Award for Best Shotshells

From Federal

Federal has received the 2021 Gold Award in the category of Shotshells by the readers of Predator Xtreme. Hunters who read this magazine are extremely loyal to the products they use. These annual awards allow them to reveal what products they think are the absolute best.

“Federal is proud to be crowned gold by readers of Predator Xtreme for the second year in a row. We know their readers know their stuff,” said Federal Shotshell Product Director Rick Stoeckel. “Federal has long been a fan favorite and continues to be the consistent brand predator hunters trust time and time again. We listen to our customers for what they need. Because of that, we are their top choice.”

Predator Xtreme polled its readership to find out their favorite gear; the products that really work. They then tallied the votes to determine the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards represent the best insider knowledge on products proven to work best for hunters nationwide. Reporting this knowledge helps their readers become better hunters and helps them smartly spend their hunting gear money wisely. 

Federal Premium Buckshot is engineered to provide precision and power. It uses copper-plated pellets to produce more downrange energy. Loads equipped with the FLITECONTROL wad system deliver the tightest patterns possible. Federal Power-Shot Buckshot delivers consistency the field. The Triple Plus wad system provides better shot alignment and granulated plastic buffer keeps pellets uniform in shape for tight patterns. Federal offers a large variety of buckshot loads for hunting predators of all types.

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

CZ Shadow 2 OR Pistol Wins Ballistic’s Best Reader’s Choice Award

CZ Shadow 2 OR Pistol Wins Ballistic's Best Reader's Choice Award

From CZ-USA

The results of the Ballistic Magazine’s annual Ballistic’s Best Awards are in, and the Shadow 2 OR pistol from CZ-USA has been named as the best Full Size Semi-Automatic Handgun of the year. 

The awards cover a broad spectrum of firearms in the magazine’s Best Guns of the Year issue, which tests and ranks over 100 handguns, rifles, and shotguns every year, setting the best apart from the rest. 

“CZ’s Shadow 2 OR really turned out to be the full package in this year’s go-big-or-go-the-hell-home category,” says Nino Bosaz, editorial director of Ballistic magazine. “Besides the fact that, aesthetically, it’s a head-turner, this 19+1 fighter ran like a turbo-tuned, dead-accurate racing machine.” 

The Ballistic’s Best winners are chosen in an unbiased method with category rankings determined by testing teams based on a nine-point criteria system that includes aesthetics, ergonomics, sights, trigger control, recoil control, reloading ease, accuracy, reliability and value/price. The magazine only uses the final tallies on the score sheets to crown the winners in each category. Objectivity is paramount for Ballistic, and its parent company, Athlon Outdoors. 

“Our team pledges full honesty and transparency in our scoring process and editorial practices,” Bosaz writes in the issue. “There’s no pay-to-play funny business in this awards issue or any magazine issue we produce. It’s no wonder CZ-USA can barely keep up with consumer demand.” 

The Shadow 2 OR beat out several state-of-the-art handguns in its category, including the Beretta 92X Performance, the Ruger 57, the Springfield Elite XD-M 5.25, the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2.0 Pro Series CORE, the IWI Masada, the Zev Tech Z320 XCarry Octane, and the SAR9X Platinum pistol. 

The Shadow 2 OR is an updated version of the original Shadow 2 with a milled slide to accept various red-dot sights. The original Shadow 2 came in second place in last year’s Ballistic’s Best awards.  

“When the scoring was done, I can’t say it was a real surprise. CZ’s new Optics Ready Shadow 2 flipped the script this time around by pulling ahead of the Walther Q5’s little brother, the Q4 SF, and finishing in front by a nose,” says Garret Lucas, who ran the handgun tests in the category. “With aesthetics, accuracy, reliability, recoil control, and its trigger as its highest-scoring criteria, the CZ Shadow 2 OR had it all when it came to the most important aspects of a top-tier shooter.” 

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro

From Browning

Browning is pleased to introduce the new line of X-bolt Mountain Pro rifles.

There are several standout features found on these new rifles, among them is the carbon fiber stock that is now ¼ lb. lighter than previous versions and the innovative new Browning Recoil Hawg muzzle brake that reduces recoil up to 77%. A thread protector is included.

Weather resistance is paramount with the stainless steel barreled action available with either a Cerakote Brunt Bronze or Tungsten finish. A Picatinny bipod rail on the fore-end is also included. To learn more about the features and specs, as well access to downloadable hi res images please visit:

Features:

  • Carbon Fiber stock with camouflage accent graphics
  • 1/4 pound weight reduction over previous models
  • Cerakote Burnt Bronze or Tungsten finish on stainless steel barrel and action
  • Spiral fluted, lapped sporter contour barrel, threaded and supplied with Recoil Hawg muzzle brake and thread protector
  • Spiral fluted bolt

For more information on Browning products, please visit browning.com.

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