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Rossi Rio Grande: New Lever-Action Rifle
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For 2010 Rossi introduces the Rio Grande, adding the popular .30-30 Win. caliber to its lineup of popular lever-action rifles. The Rio Grande offers accuracy, performance and practicality for a lifetime of fast, lever-action shooting.
Authentic buckhorn sights and a beautiful hardwood finish make this model look like the classic, but the new Rossi design performs like a state-of-the art rifle. Available in deep blue or polished stainless steel, these hard-charging lever-actions provide 6+1 rounds for shooting fun.
ATK Acquires BLACKHAWK!
Posted by: | CommentsThe latest acquisition news surrounds the purchase of BLACKHAWK! by global giant ATK. I’m a fan of BLACKHAWK! gear and of many of the ATK products (Federal ammunition, for example), yet I find myself somewhat apprehensive about this latest acquisition.
When a large conglomerate scoops up a great company like BLACKHAWK!, I wonder if the new corporate structure will squash the innovation and “out-of-the-box” thinking that the smaller company used to be successful. All too frequently we have seen this take place in tech acquisitions. I hope this will not be the case with BLACKHAWK!
As a side note, ATK also recently acquired tactical gear manufacturer Eagle Industries.
Federal Sledgehammer Bullets Available to Handloaders
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Federal is now offering the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullets to handloaders. These large-caliber, solid bullets are designed for hunters needing deep penetration. There are 20 bullets per box.
Urban Shooter Podcast #153: American History Part Three
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Kenn Blanchard put out episode #153 of the Urban Shooter Podcast: American History Part Three. This episode Kenn explores the plight of the African American people in the early part of the 20th century, and how guns played a significant role. Regardless of your race or background, important lessons exist in this lesson for those with the ears to hear.
Also, Kenn is now part of the DownRange.TV team as one of the bloggers. Lest you think this is some small feat, Kenn’s companions on the DownRange team are Rob Pincus, Michael Janich, Marshal Halloway, Ed Head and Jim Shepherd. That’s an impressive group.
IMR White Hots Gunpowder
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IMR®-Legendary Powders enters the muzzleloading market with newly developed White Hots®. The ONLY white gunpowder, White Hots unleash pure power offering high performance preformed charges.
IMR engineers have designed the most modern technology muzzleloading propellant that:
- Looks nothing like anything seen before, it’s the only white gunpowder
- Are in easy to load preformed charges, especially well suited for speed loading today’s 50 caliber in-line 209 rifles.
- Deliver faster velocities that exceed 2,300fps for more knock out performance on game
- Shoot consistently with pinpoint shot to shot accuracy
- Is cleaner burning for faster follow-up reloading and easy clean up
- Produces no strong odors, it’s sulfur free and rotten egg smell is nonexistent
- Are packaged in an unique 72-unit carton, convienient for carrying into the field
For ease of use, stunning accuracy and hard-hitting pure power it’s IMR White Hots®. For data and more information see imrpowder.com, call 913-362-9455 or write to IMR-Legendary Powders 6231 Robinson, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202.
RKBA Holsters Adds Sig P238 Holster to Line-Up
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RKBA Holsters, makers of leather pocket holsters, announced they are now making pocket holsters for the Sig Sauer P238.
The Sig P238 has been a hot seller this year, and demand for quality holsters has been heavy. RKBA Holsters stepped up with their new P238 pocket holster to help fill the void.
I previously reviewed the pocket holsters from RKBA Holsters, and I found that they are quality holsters, that do the job well, at a great price. Read More→
Stark Equipment SE-2 AR-15 Grips with Sling Mount
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Stark Equipment is now shipping their latest product, the SE-2 Sling Grip for AR-15 style rifles. The SE-2 is the first AR-15 pistol grip to be integrated with an ambidextrous sling mount.
The SE-2 is available in two versions. The Hook Mount provides a loop compatible with most common sling hooks. The Swivel Mount allows the attachment of push-button sling swivels.
The SE-2′s sling mount is located above the hand and below the buffer tube, with a low profile design that stays out of the way of even fully collapsed M4-style stocks. When added to AR pistols, the SE-2 provides excellent one-handed control while providing sling attachment that doesn’t clutter up the receiver extension. Read More→
Sig Sauer Resumes Shipping Two Magazines with Pistols
Posted by: | CommentsSig Sauer began shipping only one magazine with all commercial pistols in March 2009. Sig Sauer has now recinded that policy, and is once again shipping two magazines with every commercial pistol sale.
Sig claimed that the decision to ship only one magazine was based on the inability of their magazine supplier to keep up with demand. This meant that Sig was manufacturing guns, but could not get an adequate supply of magazines to make them run. Read More→
New Remington 597 VTR: More Info and Photos
Posted by: | CommentsAs I posted earlier, Remington has announced the new 597 VTR rifle. The 597 VTR is an AR-style rimfire rifle chambered for .22 LR.
The Remington 597 VTR features: Read More→
Remington 597 VTR: New AR Platform Gun in .22LR
Posted by: | CommentsThe Firearms Blog is reporting a new AR platform gun from Remington designed around the .22LR cartridge: the Remington 597 VTR.
The new gun is another in the series of Remington’s popular 597 rimfire rifles. The 597 VTR is a black rifle using the A2-style stock, pistol grip, and other typical AR type configurations. With the A2 stock MSRP is $445-479.
Additional options are available.
Smith and Wesson Sponsors NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting
Posted by: | CommentsSmith & Wesson Corp. announced that the company has pledged $75,000 to the National Rifle Association (NRA) in support of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. The donation will provide a three-year sponsorship of the handbook that reaches approximately 500,000 firearms students each year and is in addition to the company’s existing contributions to the NRA. Smith & Wesson presented the donation during the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits held over the weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Read More→
Review: Fenix TK40 630 Lumen Flashlight
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The Fenix TK40 flashlight is one of the brightest handheld flashlights I have ever seen. Believe it or not, Fenix rates the light output at 630 lumens!
Check out the review of the Fenix TK40 flashlight over at BlueSheepdog.com.
