More Speer Gold Dot Bullets Available for Handloading
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Speer Gold Dot bullets are regarded by many as one of the best self defense bullet designs ever developed. Speer sells the bullets in factory loadings and as component pieces for handloaders.
For 2010, Speer introduced two new component offerings in the Gold Dot line: the 90 grain .355 caliber bullet and the 100 grain .312 caliber bullet.
Fusion Shotgun Sabot Slugs
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Fusion, Federal Premium’s line of affordable quality ammunition, introduced four new shotgun sabot slug loads: two for 12-gauge, two for 20-gauge.
- 12-ga, 3″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1700 fps
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1650 fps
- 20-ga, 2-3/4″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1450 fps
- 20-ga, 3″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1500 fps
New Federal Field Loads in .410 and 28-gauge
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New field loads from Federal have been introduced. Federal states the loads are designed for small upland bird hunting, and are also good for practice or field training using clays.
- .410-ga, 3″, 3/8 oz, #6 Steel 1400 fps
- .410-ga, 3″, 3/8 oz, #7 Steel 1400 fps
- 28-ga, 2-3/4″, 5/8 oz, #6 Steel 1300 fps
- 28-ga, 2-3/4″, 5/8 oz, #7 Steel 1300 fps
Nikon M-223 Scope for AR-15
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From Nikon:
Recognizing the popularity of AR rifles, Nikon has developed a new line of riflescopes built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and shooting confidence. The M-223 line offers five new riflescopes, all engineered for the 223 Rem./5.56mm NATO round with 55-grain polymer tipped bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3240fps. With Nikon’s latest reticle and adjustment technologies, the M-223 integrates the same level of quality as the flagship Monarch riflescopes.
T/C HotShot Youth Rifle
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Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, has added a new level of excitement to recreational shooting with the introduction of the new T/C HotShot. Chambered in .22LR, the HotShot offers young and novice shooters a highly accurate, lightweight single-shot rifle, designed with safety features that will provide unlimited hours of enjoyment and a lifetime of reliability without breaking the bank.
Designed to look just like Dad’s T/C Pro- Hunter, the Thompson/Center HotShot features an easy to operate break-open design, accessible via the trigger guard release. Manufactured with a blued steel 19-inch precision rifled barrel with target style crown, the new HotShot delivers the top-notch accuracy that consumers have come to expect from all Thompson/Center firearms. With an unloaded weight of only 3 pounds and an overall length of 30 1⁄4 inches, the HotShot provides youth and first time shooters with a versatile rifle that incorporates safety features and is easy to use.
Streamlight TLR-1s and TLR-2s
By · CommentsI posted photos and the press release on the new Streamlight TLR-1s and TLR-2s weaponlights over at BlueSheepdog.com.
Galco WheelGunner Holster
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Galco introduced a new belt slide holster for revolvers called the WheelGunner.
From Galco:
Galco’s extremely versatile new WheelGunner uses an innovative belt slide design to offer ambidextrous design as well as the ability to be used strongside or crossdraw. Suitable for both casual concealment and outdoor sportsman’s use, it carries a medium- or large-frame revolver high and close to the body.The WheelGunner secures the revolver with a combination of hand molding and an adjustable hammer thong.
Constructed of premium saddle leather it fits belts up to 13/4″ and is available for single- and double-action revolvers in tan color. MSRP $54.95
New Speer .327 Federal Magnum Gold Dot Ammo
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Speer originally introduced a 115 grain Gold Dot hollowpoint for the .327 Federal Magnum when that caliber was announced. At the 2010 SHOT Show, Speer introduced a new load in the .327 caliber: a 100 grain Gold Dot.
Rated at 1500 fps at the muzzle, the 100 grain Gold Dot develops a whopping 500 ft-lbs of energy. This isn’t your grandpa’s .32! Compared to the 115 grain version, the 100 grain is 120 fps faster, and develops 14 more ft-lbs of energy.
