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CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer

From Source Outdoor Group

The CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer/SR was designed by CZ-USA to provide a shooter with the same look and feel of a full-sized tactical rifle while allowing for more economical .22 LR training.

The special Manners carbon-fiber composite stock on the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer/SR provides a rock-solid platform. It is finished in a stylish, three-color camouflage pattern with a base of carbon fiber peeking through the background. The stock itself is built with multiple layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass, hand-laid in high-temperature epoxy resins to create the ultimate in strength and durability.

The Varmint Precision Trainer/SR features a 24-inch, tapered Varmint barrel for precision shooting with other barrel lengths available. The “SR” in the model name means Suppressor-Ready, and the rifle sports 1/2×28 threading at barrel’s end. This rifle drive tacks—quietly!

This rifle and all members of the CZ 457 family, now feature an American-style push-to-fire safety. To make the rifle a bit more comfortable in hand, the action has also been trimmed back nearly one-inch in length, and slab-sided to reduce the footprint and weight of the actions.

To improve shooting with a scope mounted on the 457’s, CZ-USA replaced the 90º bolt rotation of the past in favor of a 60º rotation, provides more room between bolt handle and scope for easier cycling of rounds. The change also allows for the use of scopes with larger ocular bell diameters and lower ring heights.

There’s no need to buy an expensive after-market trigger with the CZ 457 family of rimfires. The 457’s now feature a trigger that is adjustable for weight, creep and overtravel, so it can be fine-tuned for each shooter.

Other features include a detachable magazine system and a hardy nitride finish that stands up to hard use in the field. For ease of optics mounting, an 11mm dovetail is milled right into the receiver.

Another version of the rifle, the 457 Pro Varmint Suppressor-Ready, is a bit nimbler thanks to a 16.5-inch barrel.  The 457 Pro Varmint is outfitted with a black-painted laminate stock which incorporates features found on much more expensive stocks, without pushing the overall price of the rifle through the roof. The short barrel gives plenty of time for the cartridge to get a full burn, while also increasing the rigidity of the barrel.

CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer Suppressor-Ready 24-inch Specs:

  • SKU: 02356
  • Caliber:  22LR
  • Stock: Manners Composite
  • Mag. Type: Detachable
  • Mag. Cap: 5
  • Trigger: Adj
  • Sights: None
  • Barrel Length:  24.875 In.
  • Weight: 7.56 Lbs.
  • Barrel :  Heavy Cold Hammer Forged
  • MSRP: $1,144.00

CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer Suppressor-Ready 16.5-inch Specs:

  • SKU: 02338
  • Caliber: 22LR
  • Stock: Manners Composite
  • Mag. Type: Detachable
  • Mag. Cap: 5
  • Trigger: Adj
  • Sights: None
  • Barrel Length: 16.5 In.
  • Weight: 7.1  Lbs.
  • Barrel :  Heavy Cold Hammer Forged
  • MSRP: $1,144.00

CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer 20.5-inch Specs:

  • SKU: 02358
  • Caliber: 22 LR
  • Stock: Manners Composite
  • Mag. Type: Detachable
  • Mag. Cap: 5
  • Trigger: Adj
  • Sights: None
  • Barrel Length: 20.5 In.
  • Weight: 7.49  Lbs.
  • Barrel :  Heavy Cold Hammer Forged
  • MSRP: $1,144.00

CZ 457 Pro Varmint Suppressor-Ready Specs:

  • SKU: 02359
  • Stock:Black Painted Laminate
  • Mag. Type: Detachable
  • Mag. Cap: 5
  • Trigger: Adj
  • Sights: None
  • Barrel Length: 16.5 In.
  • Weight: 7.3 Lbs.
  • Barrel :  Heavy Cold Hammer Forged
  • MSRP: $588
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CorrosionX Keeps Firearms Functioning Flawlessly

From Source Outdoor Group

Clean, lubricate and protect precision firearms with the power of CorrosionX Ultimate CLP from Corrosion Technologies, a leader in chemicals and coatings for the aerospace, military, industrial and sporting worlds. CorrosionX Ultimate CLP also provides excellent moisture defense and lubricity, keeping firearms protected and ready. The breakthrough performance has been verified through independent testing, significantly surpassing MilSpec requirements.

CorrosionX Ultimate CLP employs a revolutionary technology called Polar Bonding that causes it to bond molecularly to any metal surface (and subsurface) that can oxidize. This unique chemistry provides several benefits over conventional CLPs. It has been proven to safely and efficiently clean and lubricate every firearm component, even those found on high-volume full-auto arms that see harsh duty in rugged environs or suppressed weapons that are known to run dirty. CorrosionX Ultimate CLP quickly and effectively cuts through hydrocarbon resins, dust and dirt, salts, minerals, carbon and soft metal fouling, leaving firearms clean and protected. CorrosionX Ultimate CLP is powerful enough to effortlessly remove black powder fouling. 

The product also provides excellent lubricity and protection. The formula has been independently tested, illuminating the excellent wear prevention and load-carrying abilities, so you can expect top performance from your firearm after it’s been cleaned with CorrosionX Ultimate CLP. Lab testing shows that CorrosionX Ultimate CLP greatly surpasses MilSpec requirements, tripling the anti-wear qualities and nearly doubling the load-carrying capacity. Guns are protected against moisture, exceeding the humidity cabinet requirement by 47 percent, and besting the salt spray requirement six times over. A firearm treated with CorrosionX Ultimate CLP works better, longer and under harsher conditions. 

CorrosionX Ultimate CLP comes in a variety of size options from a one-ounce bottle up to a gallon, perfect for being prepared in the field or keeping a platoon’s rifles running in the harshest conditions. A one-ounce bottle features a tapered spout for precision application and easily tucks into field gear. The non-aerosol spray nozzle on the 16-ounce size is perfect for misting an entire firearm, be it bolt action or crew-served. A 6-ounce aerosol can is small enough to be tucked into your range bag but delivers big performance.  

Firearms treated with CorrosionX Ultimate CLP work better for longer, no matter what the conditions. Assure peak performance with CorrosionX Ultimate CLP from Corrosion Technologies.

Founded in February 1988, in Dallas, Texas, Corrosion Technologies began supplying corrosion-inhibitors to the aviation industry, military, commercial, and consumer clients. 

CorrosionX Ultimate CLP specs                                                     

* 3X anti-wear of CLP MilSpec requirement

* Almost 2X the load-carrying CLP MilSpec requirement

* Exceed humidity cabinet requirement by 47%

* Exceeds salt spray cabinet requirement by 6X.

And you’ll need a kit to get that bore clean. Here are some of the latest from industry leader Otis Technology.

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350 Legend FAQs

Winchester Ammunition introduced the .350 Legend cartridge to enthusiasts at the 2019 SHOT Show and a few readers have e-mailed with questions about it. Here’s a brief list of.350 Legend FAQs and links I hope help clear things up.

Who is making .350 Legend ammo right now?

Winchester already offers a diverse line of .350 Legend ammo.  If you like to keep things quiet, take a look at its Super Suppressed loads. Browning also introduced its line at the 2020 SHOT Show in January. Hornady is another manufacturer producing it, and the list of makers is growing by the day.

Will the .350 Legend run in an AR?

Yes, in compatible/properly modified modern sporting rifles. CMMG’s Resolute 300 Mk4 is already available, for example, and it’s getting good reviews. Below is one from Hickok45.

What bolt-action rifles chamber the .350 Legend?

Winchester makes XPRs in .350 Legend. In the Ruger American Rifle line you’ll find it in its Predator, Ranch and Go Wild Camo models. Savage and Mossberg also make them for the cartridge and models are added by manufacturers all the time. CVA even sells a single-shot, break-action version—and those Bergara barrels are accurate.

Is it really the fastest straight-walled cartridge every made?

We’ll defer to the expertise of Winchester Ammo, which writes, “Yes, the 350 Legend is the fastest SAAMI-approved straight-walled hunting cartridge for use in states that have specific regulations for deer hunting with straight-walled centerfire cartridges. Those states include, but may not be limited to: Michigan, Ohio, Iowa and Indiana.”

How does it compare to the .30-30 Win.?

Deferring again to Winchester, here’s the numbers when a 150-grain Extreme Tip bullet leaves a 20-inch barrel from both chamberings. In .350 Legend it is traveling 2,325 fps at the muzzle. Energy there is 1,800 ft.-lbs. From the .30-30 Win. chambering, it exits at 2,205 fps and generates 1,619 ft.-lbs.

Where can I find the ammo?

Don’t waste a lot of time looking for it at your local big-box store, but most FFLs are beginning to keep some in inventory. I use Wideners for most of my ammo purchases, and the majority of it’s online anymore. I’ve been very pleased by the service and follow-up through Wideners.

Where can I find the specs and technical drawings of the case?

I have more technical information posted in this blog, and there you will find a direct link to the SAAMI technical drawings for the cartridge and chambering.

And don’t forget to stay up to date on the latest about the .350 Legend by following this Instagram page dedicated to the cartridge!

Thank you for visiting my modest blog. Leave a comment if you have time and I hope you have a glorious day.

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DeSantis M74 Predator II Bandoleer Rig

From DeSantis

For nearly five decades, DeSantis has been developing, designing, and manufacturing the very best gun holsters that money can buy. We pride ourselves on using the best American-Premium hides and the toughest synthetics available for our holsters and accessories.

The Desantis M74 Predator II Bandoleer Rig has undergone some great new improvements. It is built from a five-part ballistic nylon laminate for large frame scoped revolvers. The integral flap with fastener provides not only great element protection, but excellent security as well. The wide heavily added bandoleer strap provides all day comfort. The Desantis M74 Predator II Rig is lined with low-friction pack cloth which provides a smooth draw and it is also equipped with a belt tie down strap. The M74 is available in two sizes—to fit scoped revolvers up to 6 1/2- and up to 8 3/8-inch barrels. MSRP is $139.99.

If you’re looking for something more concealable, take a look at the company’s Variable 87 Holster.

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Citadel Levtac-92 Arriving in July

From Legacy Sports International

The new Citadel Levtac-92 Lever Actions are set to arrive at Legacy Sports International in July. The Levtac-92 comes with a modular fore-end M-LOK design for easy accessory attachments as well as providing a firm grip point when handling.

They are topped with a picatinny rail and rear peep sight and front blade sight. The Levtac- 92 comes in an 18-inch barrel with and 8 round capacity and offers and enlarge lever loop for easy fit. The Black Synthetic Levtac-92 is sure to be a hit in its offerings of three popular lever gun calibers, including .357 Mag., .44 Mag. and .454 Casull.

They are sure to be a hit with deer hunters in straight wall cartridge allowance areas or simply for home defense or camp gun. MSRPs start at $799

And don’t forget to take a look at another of the company’s latest, the Citadel Warthog home defense shotgun.

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Firearms Guide 11th Edition

From Firearms Guide

The Firearms Guide 11th Edition, the largest gun guide, gun values guide and gun schematics, has just been released with complete original antique and modern printable gun manuals.

“The New Firearms Guide 11th Edition provides over 15,000 printable antique and modern gun manuals, schematics and blueprints. It is the place to go if you are a gunsmith” said Chris Mijic, publisher of Firearms Guide. “If you need original Russian Tula Arms blueprints for complete AK-47, blueprints for 1911 or AR-15, or you need armorer’s manuals for your SIG, Glock, S&W, or just antique manuals for your antique guns then FirearmsGuide.com is best source. Checking values of modern and antique guns with Firearms Guide is a plus too if you’re selling or buying any guns.”

Published since 2009 for shooting industry professionals and gun enthusiasts, the new 11th Edition Firearms Guide is:

1. A Reference Guide that presents more than 77,000 antique and modern firearms, air guns and ammunition from 1,300 manufacturers worldwide

· Presents models with tech specs, hi-resolution color pictures, features, ballistics and prices

· Allows search of reference guide with 14 search criteria with better results than Google

· More than 55,000 high-resolution color pictures of guns up to 4000 x 1492

2. A Gun Value Guide that presents antique and modern guns with gun values online based off of the 100 percent to 30 percent condition ratings

3. A Gun Schematics, Blueprints & Manuals Library with 15,198 printable hi-res gun schematics, blueprints & manuals for all types of antique and modern guns

The new 11th Edition of FirearmsGuide.com enables deep, complex searches of antique and modern guns (from black powder muskets to 2020 guns) and side-by-side comparisons of search results. Guns are cross-referenced with the ammunition database. Guns and ammo are presented with prices, tech specifications, features and ballistics with up to 12 high-resolution zoom able color pictures (up to 4000 x 1240).

Now with 15,198 printable gun schematics, blueprints and original gun manuals for antique and modern guns, Firearms Guide 11th Edition is a great 24/7 tool for any professional gunsmith or gun enthusiast who wants to repair any gun or air gun. With just a click or two you can find, zoom in on your screen and then print out manuals, schematics, blueprints or parts lists for 15,198 antique and modern guns, both civilian and military guns.

Firearms Guide 11th Edition is available with free updates at www.FirearmsGuide.com for $29.95 for one year of access or for $19.96 for six months of access.

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Comp-Tac Holster for STI Staccato

From Comp-Tac

Comp-Tac recently added holster fits for the STI Staccato in the International Holster and the Blue Duty Holster Series. Comp-Tac worked directly with STI International to develop an STI-branded holster for the STI Staccato 2011 that is available on its website.

The Blue Duty Holster Series is Comp-Tac’s answer to LE customers who want to carry a weapon with a rail-mounted light and a red-dot optic. The thumb-release bale is designed to work with most red-dot optics on the market, allowing officers to carry the most up-to date equipment out there. This fit is for the STI Staccato with Surefire X300.

The International Holster is an outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster with a modular mounting design that can be worn as a belt mount, a paddle mount, or with a drop offset piece. The International Holster is a popular choice for competition shooting, having been chosen as the top holster in International Defensive Pistol Association’s Championship Equipment Survey eight years in a row. The International is optics ready and can be purchased right- and left-handed shooters, as well as in a variety of colors.

Comp-Tac started in 2001 to address the lackluster offerings of concealable holsters on the market and rapidly gained popularity in the concealed carry and competition holster markets, while also becoming a trusted source for off-duty LE and undercover military members overseas. Comp-Tac joined the High Speed Gear family in mid-2018 to compliment the brand’s already diverse offerings.

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Federal Ammunition, QDMA Announce Dedicated Partnership

From Federal Ammunition

Federal Ammunition is proud to announce a strong promotional partnership with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). The arrangement includes key representation at QDMA’s national Field to Fork events slated for Georgia in October and Texas planned for December 2020.

“We are excited to have Federal as a Field to Fork sponsor providing high quality ammunition for our program needs,” said QDMA Assistant Director of Hunting Heritage Programs Hank Forester. “We’ve been amazed how quickly our Field to Fork hunters become diligent consumers of hunting equipment and how they remain loyal not only to the brands their taught with but to trusted advice from mentors. We’re happy to introduce these new hunters with American-made Federal Ammunition.”

Quality Deer Management Association has more than 60,000 members in all 50 states. They are dedicated to ensuring the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage. QDMA’s Field to Fork is a food-focused hunter recruitment program for adults from non-hunting backgrounds where participants engage in a season-long mentored hunting program that would teach them how to hunt and acquire a wild, healthy, local, sustainable source of food on their own.

“QDMA’s Field to Fork is an industry-leading, food-focused hunter recruitment program. Choosing to use Federal’s reliable Non-Typical ammo at these events will provide the participants with a great bullet,” said Federal’s Director of Rifle Ammunition Mike Holm. “They will benefit from the accurate, soft-point bullet design and consistent components used in this load. It offers performance they can rely on. Plus, everyone will appreciate the red-white-and-blue, prideful packaging.”

The soft-shooting yet hard-hitting performance of the 7 mm-08 Rem. cartridge has now been optimized for whitetails as a new option in the Federal Non-Typical line. Like all Non-Typical loads, the 7 mm-08 Rem. uses a specially designed soft-point bullet with a concentric jacket to provide tag-filling accuracy and consistent, lethal wound channels on any whitetail.

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Berger’s New 6 mm 108-Grain Elite Hunter Bullet

From Berger

Berger’s new 6 mm 108-grain Elite Hunter projectile for small-to-midsized game, such as deer and antelope. It was developed for hunters and long-range enthusiasts seeking a high ballistic coefficient (BC) projectile that delivers massive hydrostatic shock. The 108s pair well with platforms chambered in 6 mm Creedmoor, 6 mm BR, 6×47 Lapua, .243 Win., 6 mm Rem., 6XC, and a great number of other 6 mm wildcat cartridges popular today.

The 6 mm 108-grain Elite Hunter utilizes Berger’s industry-leading hybrid ogive design, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift and minimize sensitivity to seating depth. Its sleek profile features an ultra-high BC and increased sectional density, delivering the highest energy retention upon impact. Berger’s new 6 mm 108-grain Elite Hunters are easy to load and shoot, and provide unmatched accuracy and performance.

“The new 108 was developed with the modern midsized game hunter in mind. It pairs high external performance with efficient and low recoil cartridges to produce very flat trajectories. All while delivering fantastic terminal performance and energy transfer upon impact,” stated Garett Stoddard, Berger’s Production Engineer.

Berger 6mm 108 Grain Elite Hunter projectile is shipping to authorized Berger dealers now.

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SIG SAUER SIERRA6BDX Riflescope (video)

From SIG Sauer

SIG Sauer Electro-Optics is pleased to introduce the addition of the SIERRA6BDX super zoom riflescope line to the Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) family of products. The SIERRA6BDX riflescopes bring the advanced and streamlined features of BDX 2.0 to a premium super zoom HDX optic. Designed for hunters by hunters, the SIERRA6BDX has been optimized for every rifle and ammunition, but also works exceptionally well on the new Sig Sauer CROSS rifle platform with SIG Sauer hunting Elite Hunter ammunition.

“Our mission with the new SIERRA6BDX riflescope line was to bring all of the advanced features of the BDX 2.0 platform to a premium 6X zoom system,” said Andy York, President, SIG Sauer Electro-Optics. “These scopes feature HDX high transmission and high definition optical design, 6X magnification ranges, up to 95% light transmission, thinner Digital Focal Plane BDX-R2 hunting reticle with 194 LEDs with wind holds, and up to 30 yards of Bluetooth range to BDX connected rangefinders.”

The SIG Sauer Electro-Optics BDX System combines traditional hunting equipment with technology. BDX 2.0 takes all of the advanced Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth technology and adds simplified, and easy to use, functionality to get hunters and shooters on target with unprecedented speed and accuracy. New features of BDX 2.0 include nine pre-loaded, user-selectable Ballistic Drop Compensation (BDC) reticles in all SIERRA Riflescopes, eight ballistic groups pre-loaded in KILO BDX rangefinders and the QuickBOND feature that allows for quick bonding of BDX rangefinders and scopes without the use of a smartphone app. The BDX 2.0 System is simple, fast, and intuitive – Just Connect The Dot.

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

The SIG SAUER Eletro-Optics SIERRA6BDX family of riflescopes is available in 3 different zoom ranges, 5-30×56 mm, 3-18x44mm, and 2-12x40mm. Each features the SmartBDX reticle technology with up to 95% light transition. Other innovative features include KinETHIC, Kinetic Energy Transfer Indicator for ethical shots on target, and LevelPlex, an internal digital level which allows users to eliminate cant in their shooting system.

SIERRA6BDX 2-12x40mm Specs:

Weight: 21.4 oz

Adjustment Increments: 0.25 MOA

Maintube Diameter: 30 mm

Field of View: 52.5’ at 100 yards

Reticle: BDX-R2 Digital Ballistic Reticle w/194 LEDs

Waterproof: IPX-7

Battery: (2) CR2032

MSRP: $1,169.99

SIERRA6BDX 3-18x44mm Specs:

Weight: 23.8 oz.

Adjustment Increments: 0.25 MOA

Maintube Diameter: 30 mm

Field of View: 34.9’’ at 100 Yards

Reticle: BDX-R2 Digital Ballistic Reticle w/194 LEDs

Eye Relief: 3.7 in.

Waterproof: IPX-7

Battery: (2) CR2032

MSRP: $1,299.99

IERRA6BDX 5-30x56mm Specs:

Weight: 30.4 oz.

Adjustment Increments: 0.25MOA

Maintube Diameter: 34 mm

Field of View: 21’ at 100 Yards

Reticle: BDX-R2 Digital Ballistic Reticle w/194 LEDs

Eye Relief: 3.7 in.

Waterproof: IPX-7

Battery: (2) CR2032

MSRP: $1,689.99

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics SIERRA6BDX Riflescopes will be shipping and available for purchase this summer. For more information about all SIG SAUER Electro-Optics products visit sigsauer.com.

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