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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Prairie Storm 16- and 28-Gauge Upland Hunting Loads

Federal Ammunition Introduces New Prairie Storm 16- and 28-Gauge Upland Hunting Loads

From Federal Premium

New 16- and 28-gauge Federal Premium Prairie Storm FLITESTOPPER (FS) Lead loads use the updated FLITECONTROL FLEX wad and a mixed payload of standard pellets with FS lead to produce full, consistent patterns from these smaller payloads. The improved wad design can be used through both ported and standard chokes for better patterning and versatility. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.

“Our all-new 28- and 16-gauge offerings use the full-length FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, which was introduced with the launch of Federal Premium’s redesigned Black Cloud waterfowl shotshells and HEAVYWEIGHT TSS turkey loads. The wad’s unique design improves pattern density and consistency when fired through ported and non-ported chokes,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Manager. “FLITESTOPPER pellets feature a raised cutting ridge encircling the exterior gives the pellets an unparalleled ability to slice through feathers and flesh, with no loss of penetration or adverse effect on ballistics and flight characteristics. This cutting action creates significantly larger wound channels.” 

These enhanced design elements deliver holes in the bird, not the pattern. Testing done at the Federal Factory in Anoka, MN shows a No. 4 load puts more than 75 percent of its pattern in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards with a modified choke.

Features

  • New options for sub-gauge shotguns, specifically 16- and 28-gauge
  • FLITECONTROL FLEX wad can be used through all upland chokes
  • Payload mix of 70 percent standard copper-plated lead and 30 percent FS Lead
  • FS lead produces even edge-to-edge patterns and creates large wound channels
  • Time-tested, ultra-effective powder and a reliable primer.
  • Supports Pheasants Forever through on-box royalty program

Federal has supported Pheasants Forever since 1998. That on-going support includes an on-box ammunition royalty program. For every box of Prairie Storm purchased, which sports the Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever logo, Federal donates a portion of the proceeds to the organization’s habitat and education programs. So far, Federal has sold more than 55 million of these special shotshells to support these important organizations.

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.

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.350 Legend Loads from Hornady

.350 Legend Loads from Hornady

The .350 Legend is growing quickly in popularity and famed manufacturer Hornady has a pair of loads currently available. One is tailored for hunting under the company’s American Whitetail line and the other turns things up a notch in its renowned Custom category.

For hunters the company offers its American Whitetail cartridge with a 170-grain InterLock bullet. It leaves the muzzle at 2,200 fps and generates 1,827 ft.-lbs. of energy there.

With a 200-yard zero drop at 300 yards is 19.4 inches, where the bullet is traveling 1,271 fps carrying 609 ft.-lbs. of knockdown power. You can expect to hold under the target by 4.5 inches at 100 yards.

Here’s a look at the SAAMI specs for the .350 Legend and an FAQ on the cartridge, which was introduced in 2019.

Hornady has a new load in its Custom line with a 165-grain FTX bullet. It leaves the barrel at the same velocity, but thanks to the improved ballistic coefficient, drop at 300 yards (also with a 200-yard zero) is 17.6 inches. Energy at that distance is also improved, 689 ft.-lbs.

The lighter-weight bullet, however, leaves the muzzle with less energy. There is measures 1,773 ft.-lbs.

Hornady isn’t the only company producing the cartridge. Browning rolled out options at the 2020 SHOT Show as did Federal in its Fusion line.

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New 350 Legend Items Available Now From Browning Ammunition

New 350 Legend Items Available Now From Browning Ammunition

From Browning

In 2019, a new “Legend” was born: 350 Legend, a caliber that proudly claims to wield more power than the famous .30-30 and less recoil than a .243 Winchester. Better still, it is available at a surprisingly low price and is compliant for hunting in states that only allow straight-walled centerfire cartridges. But that’s not all. This caliber is also uniquely suited for use across multiple firearm platforms.

Many hunters and recreational shooters alike were immediately excited by the potential of this newcomer. After its first year on the market, it is clearly living up to its Legend namesake, and consumers are fervently jumping on the bandwagon.

Not one to be left behind, Browning® Ammunition is proud to announce that their 350 Legend offerings are now available. The year 2020 brings two new options to 350 Legend fans with the introduction of an FMJ and BXR Deer load. Unique in the marketplace, this FMJ weighs in at only 124 grains and will be the fastest straight-walled cartridge in the world at a blazing muzzle velocity of 2500 fps (when fired from a 20-inch barrel).

Here are more loads that Browning introduced at the January 2020 SHOT Show.

The newly developed 350 Legend BXR Deer bullet is a 155-grain rapid expansion design that maximizes energy transfer on impact for quick and effective terminal performance.  

“Browning is all about innovation and superior engineering,” said Ben Frank, Browning Ammunition brand manager. “This new caliber’s list of superlatives represents a rare achievement in a crowded ammunition space, and it’s something that we want to be a part of and add our own spin on.”

SAAMI has also published complete specs for the .350 Legend.



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Aker Leather 147C Nightguard Compact for Weapons with Tactical Lights

Aker Leather 147C Nightguard Compact for Weapons with Tactical Lights,

From Aker Leather

With many officers and civilians adding tactical lights to their pistols, it is imperative to have a holster that can properly accommodate weapon/light combinations. In addition to the Nightguard series for full size weapons and tactical lights, Aker now offers the 147C Nightguard Compact for compact weapons with smaller lights such as the Streamlight TLR7 and TLR8.

Produced in the USA using high quality full grain US cowhides, the 147C holster is slim and features a thumb break for quick access. It also features a polymer reinforcement on the front of the holster opening, which is designed to reduce wear from frequent drawing and re-holstering with the light attached. Law enforcement departments around the nation including Customs & Border Protection provide the Aker 147C Nightguard Compact to their officers.

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

Available in black or tan for right or left-handed shooters, the 147C fits compact and subcompact weapons such as the Glock 19, 26, and 43X, the M&P Shield, and the Sig Sauer P320C and P365. Available light options are for the Streamlight TLR6, TLR7, and TLR8 and other popular fits from Surefire and Viridian. More weapon and light combinations are coming soon.

See Aker Leather’s full line of holsters, belts, and accessories at akerleather.com!

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SAR9 X Platinum 9mm

SAR9 X Platinum 9mm

From SAR USA

SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms is pleased to announce introduction of the new SAR 9X Platinum striker-fired semi-automatic 9x19mm pistol.

“The SAR 9X Platinum’s DNA comes directly from the SAR 9 pistol which is one of the latest offerings from SAR USA,” said Todd Pearson, COO of SAR USA. “The SAR 9 was originally designed and engineered to compete on the world stage as a military sidearm, and to fill a military contract. Now we are offering the SAR 9 in the X Platinum package which includes Cerakote finished slide, paddle holster, double mag pouch, magazine loader and accessory flashlight. All are packaged in a handsome carrying case”.

SAR USA also recently teamed with the Personal Defense Network. Here are details.

The SAR 9X Platinum striker-fired pistol features a lightweight polymer frame with accessory rail, serrated slide with Cerakoteâ platinum finish and a 4.5″ hammer-forged barrel with recessed crown for increased accuracy. With a 3-dot sight optic-ready mount plus choice of three insertable back straps to personalize the fit, the 9X Platinum points naturally and is a pleasure to shoot. Its low barrel axis-to-grip ratio lessens muzzle climb, and the 20-degree grip angle provides superior control and fast second shot recovery… the accuracy is built in. Couple these features with an ambidextrous safety trigger that is smoother than a double-action revolver and the SAR 9X becomes the perfect carry-pistol when you want a round in the chamber.

The SAR 9X Platinum incorporates a unique safety trigger that features a tab safety in the center to prevent inertial discharges should the gun be dropped onto the rear of its slide. There is also a bright-red insert at the top that is visible from the side when the trigger is in the forward position. Labeled a “striker status indicator”, this enables the shooter to see, at a glance, whether the gun is cocked or not, even from a distance as long as the side of the trigger is visible. The SAR 9X Platinum comes standard with one 17rd. and one 19rd. magazine. For capacity restricted states 2-10rd mags.

I interviewed the experts, and here’s what they had to say when asked how long polymer handguns will last.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: 9x19mm Height: 5.5”

Capacity: 10+1 or 17+1 Width: 1.4”

Overall length: 7.6” Barrel Length: 4.4

Weight: 27.5 oz MSRP: Black: $422.21 Stainless: $444.43

To learn more about the complete product line from SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, please visit: www.sarusa.com or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sarusaofficial/

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Galco’s Walkabout 2

Galco's Walkabout 2

From Galco

It’s never been more important to have a reload available for carry guns. Galco’s WalkAbout™ 2.0 helps shooters do exactly that with comfort and convenience.

Part of Galco’s Concealed Carry Lite™ line of holsters, the WalkAbout 2.0 offers all the benefits of the bestselling Tuck-n-Go™ 2.0­ – with the addition of an integral spare magazine (autos) or speedloader (revolvers) carrier! It’s an exceptional combination of high performance, comfort and affordability.

The WalkAbout 2.0’s open top offers a very fast draw, while the reinforced mouth allows a smooth and easy return of the gun to the holster. The WalkAbout 2.0’s belt clips are adjustable for cant, making it suitable for the strongside, crossdraw, or appendix carry positions.

The ambidextrous WalkAbout 2.0 is supplied with two types of interchangeable tuckable clips. The first is the UniClip™, designed to go over the belt, but which also works well without a belt. The second is the Ultimate Stealth™ clip with hook, which fits on the trouser waistband, under or behind a belt with just the clip showing, for the ultimate in stealthy concealment!

Made for semiautomatic pistols and small revolvers, the WalkAbout 2.0 is available in black with an MSRP of $49 (autos) and $59 (revolvers).


See Galco’s complete line of appendix carry holsters at galcousa.com!

 
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XS Sights Renames RAM Sights and Introduces New Line Extensions

XS Sights Renames RAM Sights and Introduces New Line Extensions

From XS Sights

XS® Sights is changing the name of its popular 3-Dot RAM Night Sights to R3D Night Sights due to a trademark issue. The name change is effective immediately. XS is also pleased to introduce R3D Suppressor Height sights for Glock pistols.

“We always like to be smart with our resources and lengthy litigation wasn’t the way to go,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights. “To our support channel, please know it will not affect our forward momentum. We are excited to announce the new suppressor height line extensions for popular LE and aftermarket pistols, and we plan to continue with the R3D product line full speed ahead.”

The radioactive material night sights have a traditional 3-dot tritium and notch and post sight picture. The rear sight is blacked out to increase contrast against the front sight which is available in bright orange or green. XS’s proprietary Ember™ Glow Dot technology allows the front sight to absorb ambient light and glow in low light. The front tritium lamp in the R3D sight also charges the Ember Glow Dot, making the front sight glow brighter than the rear, keeping one’s focus down range.

Here’s more on the company’s DXT2 sights.

Other advantages of the R3D Night Sight:

  • The brightly colored Ember Glow Dot in the front sight is a much brighter color which differentiates the front dot from the two rear dots.
  • The notch is 15% wider than the front sight, allowing more visible light around the front sight. This makes it easier to see the front sight in changing light conditions and when shooting on the move, aiding in sight alignment, and increasing accuracy.

R3D Night Sights are CNC machined from bar-stock steel and treated with a rust-preventative coating making them extremely durable and reliable additions to your firearm. The R3D sights fit standard holster options and are designed for simple installation by hand or with a sight pusher tool.

R3D Night Sights offer end users many ways to install their own sight sets including file to fit, the gunsmith way, budget methods, or by sight pusher tools.

Find out why the Members of the NTOA gave the R3D Night Sights a gold ranking for 2020.

All XS Sights are backed by a 10-year, No Questions Asked Warranty and XS’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

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Limited-Edition Beretta M9 T-Shirt For Folds of Honor

Limited-Edition Beretta M9 T-Shirt For Folds of Honor

From Beretta

Beretta USA is honored to announce the launch of a limited-edition Beretta M9 T-shirt in honor of Veteran’s Day. Created in collaboration with Folds of Honor, this commemorative T-shirt pays homage to our country’s service members, their families, and the sacrifices that they made for our freedom. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the commemorative T-shirt will benefit Folds of Honor.

Since 2007, Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization, has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members to honor their sacrifice by educating their legacy. To date, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 28,000 educational scholarships throughout the United States as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, Australia, Italy, and the Philippines.

“For decades, service members proudly have been carrying the M9 as their sidearm, and we at Beretta USA are proud to serve them,” Francesco Valente, COO and General Manager of Beretta USA, said. “We are honored to partner with Folds of Honor to serve these men and women once more. The children of fallen and disabled service members have enough struggles; they should never have to worry about how they will pay for their education. Beretta USA will do its part to make sure they do not have to.”

For more than 30 years, the Beretta M9 served as the official sidearm of the U.S. Armed Forces in its various conflicts and operations around the globe, from Operation Desert Storm in 1990, missions in Africa and eastern Europe in the late 1990s, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars of the 2000s. The M9 and other variations of the 92 series line continue to be carried by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide.

About Folds of Honor:

Folds of Honor is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and platinum on GuideStar, that provides educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States armed forces. Our educational scholarships support private educational tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. Founded in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and F-16 fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserves who served three tours of duty in Iraq, Folds of Honor is proud to have awarded nearly 20,000 scholarships in all 50 states and some US territories, including approximately 3,500 in 2020 alone.

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Stealth Cam Updates FUSION Trail Camera System

Stealth Cam Updates FUSION Trail Camera System

From Stealth Cam

Stealth Cam®, manufacturer of the industry’s leading trail cameras for hunting and wildlife monitoring, announces two important upgrades to the new FUSION wireless trail camera system.

The FUSION trail cameras feature a new easy to install firmware update that significantly enhances image quality, taking FUSION’s photo performance to new levels. Thanks to the advanced FUSION technology, firmware updating can be done quickly in a simple to follow step by step process that the app directs users through. The firmware update will give users the option to have the standard or a higher quality image sent to their Command App.

Another upgrade announced by Stealth Cam for the FUSION is the new COMMAND App. Available for instant download through Google Play or the iOS App store, the COMMAND App replaces the previous Stealth Cam Remote App. With the new COMMAND App, FUSION owners can completely control, customize, and manage their wireless camera from their mobile device. COMMAND App features include:

• Access photos remotely

• Manage all your cameras with a single secure login

• Complete control of all camera settings remotely

• Monitor internal & auxiliary battery levels, cell signal, & memory card capacity remotely

• Set transmission times: Instant, Hourly, Twice or Once a day

• Pin camera locations using Google Maps

• Photo Tracker – shows the activity of your cameras

• Receive push notifications for new photos

• Manage camera plans

• Format your camera’s memory card

• Share images via Text, Email, & Social Media

For more info on FUSION by Stealth Cam and the available Stealth Cam wireless plans, visit stealthcam.com.

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New Wildgame Innovations Switch Game Scouting Cameras

New Wildgame Innovations Switch Game Scouting Cameras

From Wildgame Innovations

Three buttons: that’s all it takes to get the Switch™ and Switch Lightsout™ cameras fully operational. This dummy-proof trail camera is the easiest setup we’ve ever created.

For over two decades, Wildgame Innovations has led the way in affordable trail cameras. With the Switch™ and Switch Lightsout™ cameras, we’ve addressed user comments by providing the simplest setup of any game camera on the market. Choose a capture mode, delay, setting and time zone and you’re done. The Switch™ and Switch Lightsout™ cameras capture crisp 12- megapixel images and 720p HD videos, and update the date and time automatically (even during Daylight Savings). Spend your time hunting, not setting up cameras, with the Switch™ and Switch Lightsout™ cameras.

The Switch™ is outfitted with high-intensity infrared LEDs, while the Switch™ Lightsout™ uses both invisible black infrared LEDs and the Lightsout™ invisible infrared LED flash. As a result, hunters will capture crisp and vivid high-definition photos and videos to help hone in on your next hunt.

Switch™ Features:

  • Extremely simple toggle switch user-interface for ease of setup
  • Automatically syncs date and time – self-corrects for daylight savings
  • Includes adjustable tree strap
  • Unique shape reduces footprint for easier concealment
  • 12 MP image and 720p video resolution
  • 21 Invisible black infrared LEDs
  • 65-foot range
  • Less than 1 second trigger speed
  • 15 second video length
  • Up to 32GB memory storage (SD card not included)
  • Uses 8 AA Batteries (not included)
  • MSRP: $59.99

Switch™ Lightsout™ Features:

  • Lightsout™ technology
  • Extremely simple toggle switch user-interface for ease of setup
  • Automatically syncs date and time – self-corrects for daylight savings
  • Includes adjustable tree strap
  • Unique shape reduces footprint for easier concealment
  • 12 MP image and 720p video resolution
  • 36 Invisible black infrared LEDs
  • 60-foot range
  • Less than 1-second trigger speed
  • 15-second video length
  • Up to 32GB memory storage (SD card not included)
  • Uses 8 AA Batteries (not included)

MSRP: $69.99