With a focus on accuracy, Winchester Ammunition announced the introduction of the new Varmint X cartridge line. The new ammo will be offered in four different calibers for a total of five loads. See below for the exact details on each load.
The number of varmint hunters has rapidly increased in the recent past. According to Winchester, this segment of the market has doubled in the past decade. Understandably, ammo companies are moving to meet the specific needs of these hunters.
Traditions™ Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders is proud to announce the addition of NEW Reaper Buck camo, exclusive on muzzleloaders by Traditions™. When it comes to muzzleloaders, you will only be able to get this pattern on a Traditions™ firearm!
Created by Proveil™ Camo, Reaper Buck is an effective forest camouflage pattern which incorporates floating eight and ten point buck skulls in the background. Proveil™ Camouflage produces technically effective camouflage with an artistic edge. Proveil™ is committed to using technology to produce camouflage to create some of the most effective concealment solutions on the market.
From Stealth Cam:
Stealth Cam, the leader in scouting camera innovation, introduces the New SHADOW Scouting Camera in conjunction with world-renowned hunter, Jim Shockey.
Stealth Cam teamed up with Jim Shockey to develop scouting cameras for the discriminating outdoorsman who demands the highest quality and best value in their gear. Shockey has been an award winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer/videographer, wilderness guide and outfitter for the last two decades bringing a wealth of knowledge to the hunting industry.
Hoppe’s announced the introduction of “Pillow Packs”, which are individual servings of Elite Gun Cleaner and Elite T3 gun oil for use in the field. The idea is to have an easy to carry way to clean and protect your firearm when you are away from the comforts of your workbench at home.
For those of you with kids, Pillow Packs are not Pillow Pets. So, don’t buy these when they ask for those this Christmas.
I ran across an old post on how to butcher a deer at Everything Hunting. The blog hasn’t been updated in a long time, but the information is still good. If you can butcher your own meat, you look at saving some significant money.
Rolling out in 2012 is the Winchester Razorback XT line of ammunition designed for hog hunting. Initially, the Razorback XT will be loaded in .223 and .308. The .223 will use a 64 grain bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3020 fps. The .308 load will use a 150 grain bullet with a velocity of 2810 fps.
Two thoughts. First, hunting wild pigs is really catching on, and it is nice to see the industry keeping up with the needs of their customers. The Razorback XT might be the first line specifically developed for hogs, but I don’t think it will be the last.
Second, I hope to see a .300 BLK round in the line soon. The .300 BLK cartridge is really gaining a lot of traction in the shooting world. From what I hear, a lot of people shooting the .300 BLK think very highly of it as a hog cartridge. I think Winchester could sell a few boxes of it.
I imagine we will get to see the Razorback XT ammo at the 2012 SHOT Show.
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Fall is upon us and the deer are rapidly approaching the peak of the rutting season. The Rocky mountains and the northeastern states have already experienced their first heavy snows of the year, and other areas are experiencing the cold rain that comes as the weather patterns change from the heat of summer to the cold of winter.
If you’re planning on entering the woods to hunt, or are simply going to be out in the elements, you need to make sure that you have the proper gear to keep you warm and dry. To help keep you comfortable, I wrote this review of the Field & Stream Field & Stream hydroProof Ultra outerwear.
I am truly blessed to live in a part of the country that boasts some of the biggest trophy bucks on the record books, but I also live in an area where the weather can go from 70 degrees one day to below freezing the next! Usually that brings some form of precipitation along with it. Having the right outerwear is crucial to a successful hunt, and is just as important as my selection of rifle and ammunition.
