Month: October 2020

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Badlands Huron Upland Jacket and Pant

Badlands Huron Upland Jacket and Pant

From Badlands

Upland hunting is a unique event, that combines the walking of an elk stalk, the speed of sporting clays and the patience of an antelope hunter. And it has dogs, which makes any activity better.

This combination of activities means generic hunting clothing just doesn’t perform in the field, and that means it’s not helping you get more birds. Enter the Badlands Huron Upland Jacket and Pant, the first apparel set specifically designed to meet the needs of the pheasant, grouse and dove hunter.

Huron is designed as a lightweight option for those cool fall days, with a free range of motion so you can be comfortable whether you’re walking the milo fields for ringnecks or climbing the hills for chukar.

The Huron Upland Jacket features 40-gram Primaloft Active Insulation on the front and the top of the arms, where the chill tends to set in. On the back and underside of the arms, we’ve left the insulation off to reduce bulk, improve mobility and prevent overheating when wearing a vest. Sweaty backs are not a good look.

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings and four-way stretch fabrics keep things dry and flexible, while a high abrasion-resistant overlay keeps burrs, branches or shotgun stocks from damaging the jacket. Magnetic-closure front pockets feature shell holders and are darted to expand when cargo needs demand extra space. The jacket is available in Tan/Blaze or Olive, and the MSRP is $189.99.

The Huron Upland Pant features the same DWR coatings, four-way stretch and durable abrasion-resistant overlay. Articulated knees and a gusseted crotch increase flexibility and improve comfort. A zippered thigh pocket and deep front pockets, which feature an overlay for clipping in your expensive knife, offer plenty of storage. Available in either Tan/Brown or Olive, the pant carries an MSRP of $139.99.

For more information on Badlands and our complete line of hunting gear and apparel, please visit www.badlandsgear.com.

Now in its 28th year, Badlands continues to focus on exceptional quality, continuing innovation, unmatched performance, and as always, the only unconditional lifetime warranty in the industry.

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Federal, CCI and Speer Ammunition Contribute to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Campaign

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Federal, CCI and Speer Ammunition, leading firearm ammunition manufacturers part of Vista Outdoor, have contributed $100,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration, education and mobilization campaign.

“Gun owners new and old need to make sure their voice is heard at the ballot box in order to protect the Second Amendment,” said Federal, CCI, Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. “There are more than five million new first-time gun owners who already decided to jump off the fence and exercise their right to purchase and possess a firearm. NSSF’s #GUNVOTE campaign will help these Americans be more informed, engaged and confident in protecting their Constitutional rights as they head to the polls. We whole-heartedly support the #GUNVOTE effort and is proud to make this contribution toward success in November.”

“The firearm and ammunition industry is fortunate to have a leader like Jason Vanderbrink, whose dedication to protecting the Second Amendment and ensuring the growth and success of our industry is unquestioned,” stated Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “With their generous contribution to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE campaign, Federal, CCI, Speer Ammunition is 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 one month 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. NSSF strongly encourages all industry members to download the #GUNVOTE button to use on their websites and social media.

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New 10 mm Ammo for Hunting

New 10 mm Ammo for Hunting

From Federal

Federal ammunition has introduced new 10 mm ammo for hunting. The new Fusion 10 mm Auto load uses a 200-grain bullet and 1,200 fps muzzle velocity take full advantage of the 10mm Auto cartridge, with more energy and better terminal performance on impact. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

“Our Fusion 10mm Auto load delivers the toughness, accuracy, reliability and terminal performance that handgun hunters are looking for,” said Federal Centerfire Handgun Product Manager Chris Laack. “Built with the same molecularly-bonded hunting bullet used in Fusion rifle ammo, it produces ideal upsets and deep penetration when striking game. We know this new load is everything any hunter could hope for in a 10mm Auto hunting cartridge.”

Features & Benefits

  • New 10mm Auto load
  • 1,200 fps muzzle velocity
  • Copper jacket is electro-chemically to the core
  • Perfectly uniform jacket
  • Skived, pre-programmed nose provides consistent expansion
  • Maximum weight retention for deep penetration
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Part No. / Description / MSRP

F10FS1 / 10mm Auto Fusion, 200-grain, 1200 fps, 20-count / $32.99

If you’re heading out with a rifle chambered in .350 Legend, don’t forget to take a look at Federal’s new Fusion load that’s ideal for those who pursue deer.  

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Outdoor Life and Field & Stream Purchased by North Equity

Outdoor Life and Field & Stream Purchased by North Equity

From North Equity

North Equity, a leading digital media venture equity firm, today announced that it has acquired a number of media brands from Bonnier Corporation. The acquisition includes Popular Science, Popular Photography, Saveur, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Better You and Interesting Things.

The additions complement North Equity’s robust home platform, where Saveur will join BobVila.com and Kitchenistic to form a new food category. They will also create a new specialty media vertical under Popular Science and Popular Photography, and expand North’s growing footprint in the military, tactical and outdoor verticals, where it recently added Task & Purpose, one of the leading digital media properties for active-duty military and veterans.

“Since inception, the North team has proved our ability to acquire, reimagine and profitably grow media brands,” said Andrew Perlman, North Equity Managing Partner. “We have accomplished this by working with the teams at each brand to deliver high-quality, meaningful content and build innovative, sustainable business models. We’re excited to have the opportunity to add such venerable brands to our portfolio and look forward to working with the amazing people behind them.”

The brands being acquired include three 100-plus-year-old publications—Popular Science, Outdoor Life and Field & Stream—and represent some of the most trusted voices in science, outdoor and food. Collectively, they engage nearly 10 million monthly online unique visitors, another 15 million followers on social media, and have 1.7 million loyal print subscribers.

“Bonnier has been the proud owner of Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Popular Science and Saveur for more than a decade. These brands exhibit a tremendous amount of authority in their genres and have earned the trust of their readers, and we’re excited that North Equity recognizes the value these brands have in the marketplace,” said David Ritchie, chief executive officer, Bonnier Corp. “We believe North Equity is best-positioned to continue to invest in andgrow these iconic legacy brands.”

North Equity is committed to developing high-quality, trusted content, while empowering media brands and content creators to scale audience and engagement. North will be applying its proprietary operating model and technology platform—which have resulted in profitable, triple- digit year-over-year traffic and revenue growth in its home and auto platforms, which includes BobVila.com and The Drive—to grow the legacy of the acquired brands and position them to thrive into the future.

Baker McKenzie and Bailey Duquette advised North on this transaction.

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Sierra Bullets Plans to Expand Barnes Bullets

Sierra Bullets Plans to Expand Barnes Bullets

From Sierra Bullets

Sierra Bullets, L.L.C., the Bulletsmiths, a dedicated manufacturer of one of the highest-quality, most accurate bullets in the world, has acquired certain assets relating to the Barnes Bullets brand of specialty hunting bullets.

Founded in 1932 and headquartered in the Rocky Mountains just outside of Mona, Utah, since 1967, Barnes is an industry leader in manufacturing environmentally sound, lead-free bullets. Known for its superior quality, terminal performance and accuracy, Barnes enjoys an almost cult like following among western big game hunters, shooters, and handloaders.

“We are super excited and honored for the opportunity to be working with the Barnes Brand. Our strategy is to be the leader in specialty premium bullets and ammunition, and Barnes adds an additional uniquely positioned “Super Fan” brand to the Sierra portfolio,” said Keith Enlow, President of Sierra Bullets. “We want to let the industry and Barnes’ consumers know we are devoted to ensuring the quality of Barnes products, and understand the importance of continuity. We are committed to Barnes’ wonderful employees and the people of Mona, Utah where the brand is based and will continue to operate.”

The acquisition of Barnes presents multiple strategic and financial benefits, most notably the addition of a stand-alone brand featuring a comprehensive lead-free, all copper offering of premium component bullets and ammunition. Industry leading ammunition products such as the VOR-TX and TAC-XPD will continue to be a primary focus for the brand, in addition to further developing and innovating Barnes’ award-winning line of component hunting and target bullets.

“Barnes is the innovator and leader in lead-free, copper bullets — providing unmatched terminal performance, accuracy and dependability for hunters, shooters, and heroes on the frontlines protecting our nation” Enlow continued. “Our plan is to invest in and grow the Barnes brand as the category leader in premium bullets and ammunition, right here in the great state of Utah.”

Here’s the original statement from Clarus, parent company of Sierra, after the acquisition.

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Bushnell Contributes to NSSF 2020 #GUNVOTE Campaign

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Bushnell and the Family of Hunting and Shooting Accessories Brands it’s a part of, has contributed $25,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration, education and mobilization campaign.

“Voting on November 3rd is critical. At Bushnell, we’re proud to support and contribute to NSSF’s voter registration, education and mobilization campaign. Ensuring all law-abiding Americans have the ability to safely and responsibly exercise their Constitutional right to keep and bear arms will be supported when more individuals cast their ballot and vote,” said Bushnell President Vishak Sankaran.

“Vishak Sankaran’s leadership within the firearm and ammunition industry is unquestioned and his dedication to preserving the Second Amendment and future of our industry is well known and respected,” stated Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Bushnell’s contribution to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE campaign means millions of new firearm owners and Second Amendment supporters will become registered voters, educated and active heading into November’s election. We’re proud to have Bushnell as an industry partner and their contribution is crucial at this time and we thank their entire team for it.”

Election Day is less than one month 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. NSSF strongly encourages all industry members to download the #GUNVOTE button to use on their websites and social media.

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HAWKE Optics Releases New Red Dot And Reflex Sights

HAWKE Optics Releases New Red Dot And Reflex Sights

From Hawke Optics

Hawke® Optics, the worldwide leader in high-quality, high-value sporting optics, has pulled out all the stops with new Endurance Red Dot Sights and two new Reflex Dot Sights. These new products bring the pin-point accuracy of a 3MOA red dot to your ARs, hunting firearms, and handguns.

Red dot and reflex sights allow for lightning fast target acquisition and preciseness. This makes them popular with hunters and shooters for all types of firearms, including rifles, ARs, shotguns, revolvers, and pistols. Hawke developed the new Endurance Red Dot sights to meet the demands of shooters looking for an accurate red dot for hunting, target shooting, and competition. The Endurance sights have a 3 MOA red dot with eight-stage digital brightness controls, so you can match lighting and shooting conditions. The sights come in a 25mm and 30mm body size and both have 25 layer multi-coated optics for ultimate clarity and are parallax-free from 10 yards. Endurance Red Dots are supplied with 2 Weaver-style bases: a low mount ideal for shotguns and pistols, and a quick-detach high mount for co-witnessing AR iron sights.

Hawke also added two new models of Reflex sights. Like other Hawke red dot sights, these are a perfect fit for your handguns, shotguns, and AR-pattern rifles and pistols. These Reflex sights have been designed with the smaller 3 MOA red dot, with the Micro Reflex Dot being compatible with optics-ready pistols. Like the Endurance Red Dots, they too have 25 layer fully multi-coated optics and 8 levels of brightness control, so you can rest assured that they will perform flawlessly in every condition. Also parallax-free from 10 yards, the one-piece aluminum sights come with a detachable Weaver base. The Micro Reflex is ideal for pistols, while the Wide View is great for AR-pattern rifles and shotguns.

Whatever your shooting need, Hawke has the perfect red dot sight for your firearm.

For more information, go to the Hawke Optics website and don’t forget to take a look at the company’s new Nature-Trek 9-27×56 mm spotting scope.

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Galco Holsters for the Taurus G3C

Galco Holsters for the Taurus G3C

From Galco

Galco introduces a wide range of holsters for the popular Taurus G3C pistol:

Belt holsters including the popular TacSlide™ and new Switchback™.

Premium IWB designs like the acclaimed KingTuk™ series and the new QuickTuk Cloud™.

Popularly-priced Carry Lite™ IWBs including the bestselling Stow-N-Go™ and angle-adjustable Tuck-N-Go™.

The new StukOn-U™ pocket holster.

The highly versatile and comfortable UnderWraps™ belly band.

Galco also offers women’s holster handbags, day planners and ammo carriers for the G3C!

With holsters in every price range and multiple carry methods, Galco can help outfit owners of the Taurus G3C with the highest-quality American-made holsters and accessories.

Visit galcousa.com today and see the complete line!

If you own a Taurus 856, the company also has a holster for you.

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The Ozone Boot Dryer by Scent Crusher

The Ozone Boot Dryer by Scent Crusher

From Scent Crusher

The premium method for cleaning, drying, and removing odors from your shoes or gear is available with the Scent Crusher® Ozone Boot Dryer. Hunters demand a lot from their gear, and their boots are no different. Whether you’re putting the miles on in the mountains, working hours in and around the shop, or climbing into your treestand, we ask a lot of our boots. Keep yours clean, dry, and kicking with the Ozone Boot Dryer from Scent Crusher.

The Ozone Boot Dryer uses a chemical-free drying method that destroys odors, mold, mildew, and viruses by utilizing the power of heated air and ozone. The air pipes are adjustable to fit tall boots to small slip-on shoes. The boot dryer has a small footprint (10″ W x 24.5” H x 9.75” D), weighing just 3.7 pounds, allowing for use in a small mudroom or hallway. The Dryer can run up to three hours with a 110v AC and has an automatic shutoff timer so you can be worry-free. Like other Scent Crusher® products, the Boot Dryer comes with a maintenance-free, two-year warranty.

“This boot dryer isn’t just for hunting boots. It is lightweight, well built, and excellent quality. This thing has worked great for me at both drying and deodorizing a whole list of things; hunting boots, work/duty boots, running shoes, hats, gloves, socks, facemasks, and gear packs. Bottom line, I would recommend this to a friend,” said Chuck, a Scent Crusher® customer.

Technology

Scent Crusher® products are a complete scent elimination system. Based on research from NASA, these systems were developed using an exceptionally effective Ozone Generator that is 100% chemical-free and effectively removes odors from your gear. Scent Crusher® ozone generators produce on-demand ozone which is attracted to bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. The ozone attacks and destroys scent and bacteria through oxidation, then converts it safely back into oxygen, leaving your gear scent-free.

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Carry a Sub-Compact Pistol Without Sacrificing Tactical Optics

Carry a Sub-Compact Pistol Without Sacrificing Tactical Optics

From Holosun

The most popular pistol models sold today are sub-compact “pocket pistol” designs, leaving little room for accessories and tactical sights. Additionally, a streamlined concealed carry approach holsters the pistol safely out of sight, while still enabling the armed citizen to draw quickly. The lack of an electronic sight that is small, rugged, reliable and reasonably priced has meant that red dots are not often considered for concealed carry permit holders… until now.

Holosun’s new HS407K and HS507K micro sights solve these problems while allowing concealed carry pistol owners to couple their firearm with a highly effective sighting solution. While these units are compact, each offers a serious suite of features that rivals any full-sized sight on the market.

The HS407K and HS507K offer the same incredible 50,000 hours of battery life capability found on larger Holosun sights. Both units also feature our Shake Awake™ technology. This auto on/auto-off feature allows the optic to remain ready when you need it and conserve battery life when you don’t.

The HS407K uses a simple and accurate 6 MOA dot reticle. The HS507K uses our Multi-Reticle System (M.R.S.™), allowing flexibility to choose from a 2 MOA dot, a 32 MOA ring, or a combination of both! Since all three reticle options are projected from the same LED, no re-zeroing is needed when cycling between choices. This gives the optic adaptability for various conditions and preferences.

Holosun is pushing the limits of open-reflex sights through durable construction practices and advanced sight technology. The HS407K and HS507K micro sights are ideal for concealed carry pistols and serve shooters desiring a lightweight, compact option for everyday needs.

Specs:

  • HS407K (6MOA Dot), HS507K (2MOA Dot and 32MOA Ring M.R.S.™)
  • Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6)
  • IP67 Waterproof Rated
  • 12 Brightness Setting: 10 DL & 2 NV Compatible
  • Side Tray Battery Compartment

 And don’t forget to take a look at the company’s 509T reflex sight.