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.
Federal Offers Bonded Bear Claw Bullets for Handloading
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Federal is now offering their Bear Claw bullets for handloaders. The bullets are offered in many of the popular larger game calibers, from .284 to .474 (see chart below).
CCI TNT Green .17 HMR Ammunition
By · CommentsCCI expanded the .17 HMR line with the TNT Green. The TNT Green offers a 16 grain non-lead bullet zipping along at 2500 fps. If you are hunting varmint-sized critters, and either want or are required to be lead-free, check out the CCI TNT Green.
From CCI:
CCI® TNT® GreenTM CCI’s TNT® GreenTM is perfect for hunting prairie dogs or pesky small critters. This year, we bring this advanced non-lead bullet to the 17 HMR platform. Designed with the rimfire specialist in mind, these ammunition options are optimized for those hunters needing non-lead options. They also feature clean-burning propellants that keep actions cleaner. Accurate, hard- hitting and deadly, the TNT Green bullet boasts outstanding, devastating performance for hunters. 17 HMR has been a popular choice for varminters everywhere, and this new bullet provides explosive performance every time.
Jihad PSA Video from Cavalry Arms
By · CommentsCavalry Arms produced this 50’s style PSA for dealing with an unexpected jihad at your work or while out shopping.
Fusion Offers New Rifle Hunting Cartridges
By · CommentsFusion introduced four new centerfire rifle cartridges designed specifically for deer hunting. The new cartridges are available in .22-250, 7mm-08, 7.62×39, and .35 Whelen. The bullets used are boat-tailed soft points designed for deep penetration.
