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The ultimate in style and protection, Huk’s new NXTLVL Cargo Pants offer defense from the sun and biting insects while maintaining the freedom of movement anglers need for a full-day adventure. The new longer style gives anglers everything they could want in pants; modeled after the best-selling shorts. 

The NXTLVL Cargo Pants are built with quick-drying, high-stretch fabrics for freedom of movement and are designed for an active day. Constructed with a UPF fabric, the NXTLVL Cargo Pants offer all the sun protection anglers need for long days on the water—without the need to re-apply sunscreen every couple of hours. The cotton, polyester and spandex blend offers just the right combination of protection and breathability to keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums at bay while allowing the cooling breeze to get through. The blended fabric also gives anglers the flexibility they need while maintaining shape and fit. In addition, the hydrophobic quality within the fibers transports sweat away from the skin to the exterior of the clothing, where it can evaporate more efficiently. And speaking of sweat, an anti-microbial coating inhibits and kills the growth of odor-causing micro-organisms to eliminate unpleasant smells. 

The ever-adjustable waistband ensures a perfect fit, while the gusseted crotch provides for freedom of movement. Don’t worry about taking waves because the NXTLVL Cargo Pant is coated in a durable, water-resistant finish that repels water. Huk offers the new pants in three colors that will coordinate with any existing line and work with anyone’s unique style.

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Marolina Outdoor Inc. was founded to bring deep-seated product expertise across all outdoor categories. Our innovative designs and technologically focused products create the foundation of our authentic outdoor apparel. Huk clothing represents a fresh take and a unique understanding of angling needs, offering functional styles that appeal to anglers of all ages. NOMAD is motivated to provide quality apparel so that hunters can maximize their experiences to hunt and provide sustenance regardless of the size of the game or where their pursuits lead them.

Badass Tents® engineers and manufacturers Made-in-USA high-performance rooftop tents for discerning outdoor enthusiasts who live the “go-big or go-home” life. With over 20 years’ experience in the demanding powersports industry, and 56+ years in the plastics and composites industries, Badass Tents (also known as BA Tents) used this yardstick to develop next-level modern tents that exceed all current market expectations, performance that enhance consumer enjoyment and reduce carbon footprint.

Roger Davis founded Badass Tents in 2020. He rallied his engineering & manufacturing teams to use their knowledge of powersport aerodynamics and durable plastics, used in commercial, automotive and medical products, to develop best-in-class rooftop tents that someone like him would be proud to install on their vehicles. Being an avid off-roader and camper, he saw an opportunity to develop rooftop tents that fit in your garage, don’t add wind noise or reduce gas milage and offer a better aesthetic through a streamlined design that integrates with vehicles and most importantly, look Badass. Some of the patented features like the moonroof and 360-degree views utilized in BA Tents were inspired by his love of bringing the outside in and watching the spectacular desert night skies and surroundings. The modular design makes BA Tents easy to ship in a flatpack to consumers, and dealers, for an easy assembly and installation.

When Davis conceptualized the company, he wanted to name it after his beautiful wife Danielle, who shares his passion for the outdoors with their family. When discussing this with her, she raised an eyebrow and said, “I don’t know about that idea, the only thing I can think of is my nickname, Badass.” The light turned on and Roger imagined that you would never forget a name like Badass Tents. The couple enjoys taking their two young children and Goldendoodle on their adventures and showing them the wonders of the world.

“Badass Tents are for people who live for the next adventure,” explained Badass Tents Founder Roger Davis. “They demand the best from themselves and the products they choose. They want something that not only performs, but looks great doing so – period.”

Learn more about Badass Tents and how they can improve your outdoor experience at www.Badasstents.com. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook and see the latest videos on YouTube.

Badass Tents® launches its CONVOY model Made-in-USA high-performance rooftop tents with classic off-road looks and performance. Discerning outdoor enthusiasts who live the “go big or go home” life will appreciate this next-level tent designed to look like a classic expedition roof rack with features that enhance performance and enjoyment.

Badass Tents is disrupting the rooftop tent industry with 5 new patents filed in 2021 on its revolutionary engineering and designs. Prior to the Badass Tent filings, there were only 11 live patents worldwide in the category. Patents include radical industry-leading features like modular assembly to reduce transport costs, moon roof, streamlined roof rack design that integrates like it’s a part of the vehicle, utility case design and more.

All Badass Tents (also known as BA Tents®) take 1 minute to set up and feature an aerodynamic low-profile design to fit in your garage and have no noticeable wind noise or loss in gas mileage while on the road. They are the lightest, thinnest hard top tents on the market today at 122 lbs. and 5” tall from the top of the vehicle. Using their 56+ years of plastics manufacturing experience, they are manufactured in San Diego, CA with a durable, high-gloss coextruded plastic cover that looks like an OEM paint job mounted on a space age, extruded aluminum frame with no external latches or straps to give this an OEM showroom look and feel.

The Badass Tents’ Convoy RTT includes a full 40”x72” skyward moonroof with 4 large windows that give an unobstructed 360+ degree view. The Convoy’s ultra-slim profile design built using a high-strength extruded aluminum frame will allow most vehicles to pull into residential garages and parking structures without having to remove the rooftop tent.*

Outstanding vehicle integration keeps BA Tent’s RTTs snug to the vehicle for better daily commuter performance and while in route to your off-road adventure. With its lower center of gravity and weight, you’ll never feel it while crawling over rocks and racing across the Baja Desert. The enhanced aesthetic is another Badass bonus that overlanders and campers alike value.

Industry Day at the Range is excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with Carbon Media as the Official Wi-Fi Sponsor. Carbon Media’s sponsorship will enable wi-fi to be available to all attendees throughout Industry Day. In addition, Carbon Media will have a team of editors on site filming videos and preparing press coverage for exhibitors at Industry Day.

“With the renewal of Carbon Media as the Official Wi-Fi Sponsor, we are able to continue to provide more exclusive media coverage to sponsoring brands,” said Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day manager. “Carbon provides a unique look at custom content creation and has a wide reach through their network of websites.”

“Carbon Media, home of http://TheFirearmBlog.com, http://AllOutdoor.com, and  http://OutdoorHub.com is proud to be a sponsor of Industry Day At The Range for the 2022 SHOT Show. With the return of an in-person show, this year’s range day event is especially important, giving the firearms industry a unique first-look at the new products debuting in 2022. We look forward to seeing you all on the range on January 17th,” said Pete, Editor In Chief, The Firearm Blog. 

The 2022 Industry Day at the Range will take place at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. More information about Industry Day at the Range can be found at SHOTShowRangeDay.com.

For those interested in exhibiting in 2022, exhibitor spaces are extremely limited and approaching sell-out. Potential participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Exhibitor registration will close on November 30, 2021.

Sometimes a soft approach is better, and the Sea Falcon® Slow Squid offers a softer alternative for slow pitch jigging. Hand-crafted with soft silicon rubber with an embedded lead weight, the Slow Squid provides incredibly realistic lively action that cannot be achieved with traditional metal jigs or conventional soft baits.

The embedded lead weight balances the Slow Squid for a horizontal fall and allows you to fish it like a metal jig, but its soft silicone surface provides all the bells and whistles of a soft bait. Its small shape allows you to fish in deep water, where its luminous glow and undulating action will attract and entice the most finicky finfish. Choose from 8 glow-in-the-dark colors.

To ensure you can fine-tune your presentation to get the best performance from your jigs, Sea Falcon has developed a specification chart for each jig indicating the correct fall speed, weight balance, pause time, current, pulling resistance and slide width, and maps them out on an easy to understand chart on their website: www.seafalconusa.com.

Every Sea Falcon lure is based on a hand-carved original created by CEO and Chief Designer Tetsuya Itou, one of Japan’s foremost lure designers. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, they operate under the ‘Total Package’ concept, combining all processes from planning and development to manufacturing all under one roof. Sea Falcon ensures supreme quality and continues to provide innovative products to the fishing world.

Gamakatsu® hooks are specifically designed to compliment Sea Falcon lures and plugs. Gamakatsu hooks are made with the same level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, equally raising the performance of any Sea Falcon lure.

Badass Tents Take Rooftop Tents to Next Level With 5 Patents filed in 2021

Badass Tents® introduces its RECON model Made-in-USA rooftop tent that fits most vehicles with a roof rack or crossbars. This tactical styled roof top tent joins it’s family of “lightest & slimmest” hardtop roof top tents on the market today weighing in at 135 lbs. and 5” tall fully loaded. The RECON’s Onyx Black tactical-styled pop up roof top tent combines the RUGGED’s exterior shell and the CONVOY’s frame and tent to create the perfect blend of style and spacious tent. Badass Tents developed several custom mounting applications that allow for mounting the tent 1” above the roof of the vehicle to dramatically reduce wind drag and noise.

Badass Tents is disrupting the rooftop tent industry by engineering next level concepts to market and has already filing 5 new patents in 2021. Prior to the Badass Tent filings, there were only 11 live patents worldwide in the category. Patents include radical industry-leading features like modular assembly to reduce transport costs, moon roof, streamlined roof rack design that integrates like it’s a part of the vehicle, RUGGED and now RECON utility case design and more.

Badass Tents’ RECON popup tent is designed to set up in 2 minutes or less by releasing the hidden clasps and giving a slight push to raise the tent to 40”. Enter through one of the 3 large zippered doors that sport spacious windows and stretch out on the comfortable integrated mattress. Setting up camp couldn’t be easier and you’ll have best view in camp with full 360° views out the 4 large windows.

All Badass Tents (also known as BA Tents) are quick to set up, feature a sleek ultra-compact design for low wind noise which doesn’t affect gas mileage, have first in-class patented features, made using durable impact modified ABS material with a utility finish over a high strength extruded aluminum frame and offers cost savings through some user assembly. Stay where you play with a convenient Badass rooftop tent.

Gift yourself or a loved one with London gunmaker John Rigby & Co.’s fabulous new gin basket. A great addition to its range of lifestyle accessories, the stylish handmade wicker basket contains two 360ml Crystallite high ball gin glasses, a bottle of Rigby gin and a set of six leather coasters.

Rigby gin, which has been carefully crafted in collaboration with expert distillers to capture the classic qualities of the ever-popular spirit, is an exclusive blend of botanicals, coriander and lemon zest giving the gin hints of spice and subtle natural tannins that perfectly complement the citrus notes. The result is a bold gin that’s ideal for a crisp yet refreshing G&T which will go perfectly in the Rigby 360ml gin glasses. And while you sit back and relax, your drink can rest on one of Rigby’s leather coasters, hand-crafted and embossed with the Rigby ‘double R’ logo. 

Rigby’s Managing Director Marc Newton said “We’re very excited to offer this amazing collection of great Rigby products all brought together in one hamper. There’s very few things in life as enjoyable as having a gin and tonic in hand and we hope the new gin basket, with a Rigby twist, will elevate that experience even more.”

Rigby Gin Basket: RRP £149 (incl. VAT)

Available from www.johnrigbyandco.com 

As part of its mission, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has been dedicated to the development and longevity of youth shooting sports around the country. With several junior programs currently established in each state, aspiring young marksmen are fortunate to have a number of venues available to continue their growth – yet, there’s always room for more.

The thought of starting a team can be daunting, but one new coach local to Camp Perry, where ­the CMP Headquarters is located, knows what it’s like to form a fresh group of athletes from the ground up and gives his own advice on how others may do the same.

Matt Muzik of Green Springs, Ohio, is the head coach of the American Legion Post 295 Marksmanship Team – newly created in June 2020. Currently, the team is comprised of 13 athletes, ages 8 to 15, an assistant coach and five board members. The group competes in 60 shot and three-position air rifle, 60 shot pistol and smallbore.

“I love helping kids, and the reward you get is something money can’t buy,” Muzik said. “One of the biggest reasons I started a team was because of my daughter, Claudia Muzik, and her passion for this sport.”

Muzik has been working hard at being a marksmanship leader for nearly a decade now. Over the last eight years, he has been certified as a Level 2 NRA coach and has a background check for both USA Shooting Safe Sport and American Legion Safe Sport. He was also involved with the Ottawa County Shooting Stars, a local Camp Perry team, for about five years.

One week left for your chance to win $6,000 worth of Lyman® and Mark 7® products from Lyman Products. Sweepstakes ends Nov. 29, 2012 at midnight! (Eastern Standard Time)

What one lucky winner will receive:
An Apex10 – 10 Station Loading Machine complete with a Mechanical Powder Measure
Mark 7® 11” High Speed Case Feeder
Autodrive
Mr. Bullet Feeder®
Lyman® Pro Die Set

Altogether, a $6,000 value!

Mark 7 Apex 10 Station Loading Machine, complete with mechanical powder measure and a Mark 7 11-inch high speed case feeder.

The Apex 10 with its massive, robust 10-station cast iron tool head offers a wide variety of options for reloading and case processing needs. Features an 11-inch case feeder with variable speed motor. Ergonomically designed handle can be assembled for right or left-hand operation. Works with new or fired brass. Comes with fully support Mark 7 community and technical help.

Viridian Weapon Technologies is pleased to announce the release of “Full-Blown Tactical,” a collaborative video project shot over two days at Guniste Academy that pushes the boundaries of drone cinematography and captures the exuberance inherent in world-class tactical training, cutting-edge technology, and innovative firearms.

“Full-Blown Tactical represents the cooperation that defines our industry,” said Brian Hedeen, President and CEO at Viridian. “We’re extremely pleased that Springfield Armory and Federal Ammunition both shared Viridian’s epic vision, and there was no better place to capture the experience than Gunsite Academy. ‘Full-Blown Tactical’ showcases the creativity and ingenuity of this industry partnership, but also the unbelievable flying skills of the drone cinematography pioneers at Rotor Riot and JayByrd Films. The end result is everything we’d hoped it would be.”

“Federal Ammunition is thrilled to have been invited to participate in the creation of this video,” said Jason Nash VP Marketing at Federal, Ammunition. “Full-Blown Tactical does something very few other videos even attempt—it pulls you in and lets you feel the exhilaration that comes from scenario-based training exercises. We’ve had a long relationship with Viridian and Springfield, and this project is proof of how well we work together.”

“The drone cinematography in ‘Full-Blown Tactical’ is the perfect way to bring viewers into this experience,” said Steve Kramer Vice President of Marketing at Springfield Armory, Inc. “We’ve been working with Viridian and Federal for years, but most of our collaborations stay concealed. This project brings our long working relationship into the open in a truly explosive way. Springfield Armory is proud to have provided the host platforms for such a monumental and creative project.”

“Full-Blown Tactical” is live on social channels now.

A fall classic gathered the greats of the shooting sports once again at the state-of-the-art National Shooting Complex for the 2021 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Championship. This event, which took place October 22-31, was also the final NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester and the Winchester Ladies Cup.   

The 2021 NSCA National Championship consisted of 13 events over 10 days, with more than 2,250 registered entrants, including 11 members of Team Winchester. 

“Winchester is extremely proud of all the shooters who took part in NSCA events across the country this year,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing at Winchester. “We have put a tremendous amount of effort into supporting the NSCA and the attendees with our brand and our products. Winchester was very active at the National Championship Tour, and our Team Winchester athletes were once again terrific.”

Team Winchester 2021 NSCA National Championship Results: 

Additionally, Team Winchester members Theo Ribbs, Eric Harvey, Rollins Brown, Kemble DuPont and Frank Thompson shot exceptionally well throughout the event, posting tremendous scores. 

The MPA Thanksgiving Sale kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, at 12:01 am EST and will run through 11:59 pm EST Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

 MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturer of precision Pistol, BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is giving its customers another reason to be thankful this holiday season by announcing a special MasterPiece Arms Grenade Sale in time for the Thanksgiving weekend. The sale will feature MPA chassis, chassis and rifle accessories, as well as DS9 pistols. It all starts at 12:01 am EST on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, and will conclude at 11:59 pm EST Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

MPA Grenades are chassis, rifles, DS9 pistols, or other products that pass MPA’s inspection in every way except cosmetically. Whether it be a small ding in the paint, a run-in with a laser that was having a slightly off day, or some other minor cosmetic blemish, these MPA products will still function with the same flawless perfection you expect from MPA, but with their own special flair.

The blemishes are all considered mild and, in most cases, are difficult to identify without very close inspection. The small grenades lasered on them mark them as the unique MasterPieces that they are and are covered by MPA’s full lifetime warranty for the original owner.

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. These are hand-built precision instruments and not production components. To see MPA’s latest delivery and lead times for all Bolt Action Rifles and Chassis, visit https://masterpiecearms.com/bolt-action-rifle-and-chassis-current-delivery-times/.

Final Round Thrills Worldwide TV audience in Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships on Table Rock Lake

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Logan Parks, 23, and Tucker Smith, 20, fishing buddies and Auburn University students from Shoal Creek, Ala., saw their life-changing dreams come true on Sunday on the waters of Missouri’s Table Rock Lake, claiming the $1 million first-place prize at the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships.

Logan and Tucker bested a field of 350 teams that qualified for the three-day National Championship, hauling in five fish for a Sunday-best 16.41 pounds, setting off a wild celebration while confetti rained down at Long Creek Marina at Big Cedar Lodge – America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. In addition to the life-changing $1 million, both Logan and Tucker were awarded an all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra and a Toyota Extra Care Platinum Vehicle Services Agreement to go with it, and a 21-foot bass boat.

“We are excited to make some dreams come true!” Johnny Morris said. “The competition on Table Rock Lake this weekend was tremendous. Congratulations to our winners and every angler who fished this tournament. Their enthusiasm and love of fishing, nature and conservation has been a driving force in our company’s 50-year history.

“We’re incredibly grateful for these anglers, our Kids Fishin’ Contest winners and the winners of our Missouri Veterans Fishin’ Contest, presented in partnership with the Missouri Division of Tourism,” Morris continued. “Throughout this grand tournament, we tried our best to honor the sport of fishing throughout the country. We are incredibly grateful for everyone involved in making this tournament a success especially our presenting sponsors and partners in conservation at Toyota.”

Junior shooters (competitors under the age of eighteen) are the future, but what can we do to introduce more of them to shooting sports? Enter the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) whose youth shooting sports teams are growing throughout the nation in record numbers year after year. In fact, since 2019, the SASP’s National Championship holds the record as the largest action shooting event in the world, a title previously held by the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF). 

Action shooting matches such as USPSA, Steel Challenge, 3-Gun, GSSF, and IDPA are an individual’s sport where a competitor sees how they measure up against everyone else at the end of the day. Although each of these sports in the world of shooting recognizes top junior shooters with category awards, the SASP is where youth are truly measured and recognized as junior athletes.  

Introducing the mechanics of team sports gives shooting athletes life skills, values, and friendships that contribute to becoming productive young adults. The SASP is proud to provide a youth program in which athletes from grade school through college can compete and grow in a sport where there is no such thing as being “benched”. Nearly all shooting sports offer a level playing field where success can be achieved without respect to gender or athletic ability that often drives traditional “ball sports”. 

The action shooting matches of the SASP operate much like Steel Challenge in which competitors try to connect with five steel plates of various sizes and distances, with a designated “stop plate” that signifies their last shot fired for the total string time. Five strings are attempted per stage, with the slowest being dropped from the competitor’s score. This sounds familiar but an individual athlete is part of a squad of four, who’s times are totaled together for a total time on each stage. Behind each shooter both figuratively and literally, you will see a supportive group of coaches, teammates, and families cheering them on. Like other youth sports, adult volunteers typically serve as head coach or other supporting roles.

As both a means of introduction to shooting sports and a safety component, SASP athletes begin from the low ready position in all disciplines. Youth athletes may participate in the SASP using rimfire rifles, rimfire handguns, pistol caliber carbines (PCC), and/or centerfire handguns.

Al’s Goldfish Lure Company, designer and American-made manufacturer of the classic Goldfish lure and other innovative fishing lures and accessories, will be exhibiting at the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show in St. Paul, Minn. The event takes place December 3-5 at the St. Paul RiverCentre.

Al’s Goldfish Lure Company will be among hundreds of other top manufacturers presenting products and services dedicated to the diehard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. The show is open to the public, so if people like what they see, most exhibitors will be offering their products for sale on-site.

Al’s Goldfish Lure Company will be showcasing its entire line of premium fishing lures and accessories at the show. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for new accessories, an experienced angler looking to upgrade your tackle box or someone totally new to the sport of ice fishing that is looking to learn about the sport and get started, you will find everything you need at Al’s Goldfish Lure Company’s booth, #231.

“We encourage visitors at the show to stop by daily, as we will have show specials and will be launching new products for the 2022 year,” said Jeff DeBuigne, who along with wife Mandy owns Al’s Goldfish Lure Company. “This is a great opportunity to stock up for yourself and pick up some holiday gifts at great prices.”

Be sure to stop by booth #231 at the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show to take advantage of the exclusive show specials. For more information on the line of American-made products from Al’s Goldfish Lure Company visit www.alsgoldfish.com.

Spring Hill, Tenn. — Shotcrete foreman Neil Rico’s first hunt for Coues deer in the hills of Chihuahua, Mexico, begins in a blizzard and concludes in perfection with a few twists and turns along the way when the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Brotherhood Outdoors airs this week on the Sportsman Channel.

Because of their small size, extreme wariness, and inhospitable habitat, Coues deer are often said to be the most difficult whitetail subspecies to hunt. A freak storm further increases the challenge of Rico’s once-in-a-lifetime hunt.

Howling winds and falling snow in the high country keep Rico, a 14-year member of LIUNA Local 252 from Onalaska, Washington, in camp on the first day of his hunt for this pint-sized and highly prized whitetail. The tables turn on day two when the backdrop of snow covered hillsides aids the hunter and his guide in glassing several good bucks.

“I’m just a blue-collar guy,” said Rico. “Never in a million years would I have dreamed I’d be in Mexico hunting Coues deer, but thanks to the USA and Brotherhood Outdoors, here I am.”

With several deer in sight, a standout buck emerges, but fate rotates the table once more, pushing back the hunter’s success until the final minutes of the last day.

Big Game Hunting in South America

South American features numerous big game hunting outfitters that can provide you and your crew an amazing wildlife experience. Within South America, you will many outfitters providing the opportunity to hunt several of the most popular species that attracts hunters from around the world such as red stag, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, dove, pigeon, and duck. South America is a top destination on many hunters’ bucket lists due to its warm climate when North America is cold and extended hunting season.

Selecting the Right Caliber Rifle

            Based on your hunting goals and the type of hunting you do, some caliber choices will be more fitting than others. When deciding what caliber rifle to purchase, we must consider many factors like: What will you be hunting? What range will you be shooting from? Does recoil matter to you? How much available ammunition do you prefer in the chamber at a time? Top speed and size does not necessarily mean it is always “the best”. It is important to educate yourself and thoroughly prepare for the purchase to ensure the best function and safety.

.30-30

            For close range hunting of up to about 150 yards, the .30-30 is a classic that does not disappoint. .30 refers to the .30 caliber bullet, and 30 refers to 30 grains of smokeless powder. They were a top choice a hundred years ago and continue to be very popular today. .30-30 rifles are especially a great option for whitetail deer hunting. .30-30’s are not known for being the most powerful on the market, but they are still highly effective for hunting. Shots taken at around a 75 foot distance are likely to be much more accurate and effective than a shot fired at a 200 foot distance anyway. At 200 feet, a shoot and miss or a wounding is common, therefore many hunters prefer to wait for a shorter distance between them and their target before pulling the trigger since shot accuracy is more important than velocity. The .30-30 having less velocity has its advantages because this results in a light recoil which makes for quicker realignment and better accuracy. Also, 0.30-30 rifles tend to be lighter weight, so the hunter will have easier mobility and will not have the weight of their gun slowing them down. .30-30 rifles are usually on the lower end of the rifle price range, however quality is not compromised. People love these weapons as they are classic, reliable, and reasonably priced. Listed below are some popular Henry hunting rifle models that are available in .30-30:

.45-70

            The .45-70 is known as another great option for deer hunting and big game hunting in general. .45-70’s typically have a range of about 300 yards, which will be sufficient in most hunting situations but are usually suggested for killing medium size game. A .45-70’s bullets have a relatively low velocity so it will not destroy the meat if used to kill small game. However, .45-70 rifles still carry a good amount of power for their purpose and are very accurate and dependable weapons. Due to the steep trajectory of the bullets, the ideal setting for .45-70 rifles to be used in are areas that are wooded or have heavy brush for short range hunting. For big game hunting, people often suggest Marlin or Henry rifles. Here is a list of some 45-70 rifles that many consider the best on the market:

●      Henry Lever Action 45-70 Brass Receiver

●      Marlin 1895 Lever Action Rifle. 45-70 Government

●      1873 Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Government

●      Uberti 1885 High Wall 45-70

●      Davide Pedersoli 1874 Sharps

●      Pedersoli Kodiak

.270

.270 rifles are perfect for medium game such as deer, goat, and sheep hunting. They have a recoil that is on the lighter side and good shot placement. They have a range of 300 to 500 yards. This is suitable for what is considered to be long range hunting, so it is ideal for settings like open plains and fields. It is said that .270’s are the most popular big game hunting cartridges out there. Here are some of the best models of .270 rifles on the market:

Basic primer about cleaning and the general maintenance of your favorite sporting rifle

Whether you have built a custom one-off hunting rifle on the AR platform or you are dropping an upper receiver onto a lower and checked the headspacing, the visual and physical maintenance of the rifle is incredibly important in maintaining the safety, accuracy and reliability of your favorite semi-auto sporting rifle.  

This article will help you understand some important key points about maintenance of the super popular AR platform – and how to make it an easy, simple process that helps save headaches. Follow through this article to learn how easy it is to make sure your rifle retains reliability and accuracy while out in the field.

It’s no secret that many of the readers here are well experienced in gun maintenance and general safety guidelines surrounding cleaning and lubricating firearms. The Author is a gunsmith of 20 years and designed this article to be a primer on the AR platform, with some tidbits of information that can apply to all firearms. Some of the content may seem remedial, and some may even be contrary to what you have done in the past. The goal here is safety, longevity, and reliability for your favorite sporting gun. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs.

Things you should have on hand for cleaning your Black Rifle

The modularity and mainstream build qualities that has become such a big part of the AR market makes it an easy-to-understand firearm for most users, and a very easy to maintain firearm, generally. The gun was engineered to be field serviceable with minimal tooling and is easy to breakdown, simplistic in its reassembly and with a bit of practice can be serviced by most if not all users, for most needs. 

You’ll be able to perform basic servicing with the following items:

It’s important to know what essentials you need for outdoor survival, especially if you plan on spending time in the wilderness. If you don’t come prepared, it can be dangerous and even deadly. Read this blog post to learn about the essentials of wilderness survival!

Trekking Poles 

You need to be able to move around very well in the wild in order to be safe and pass every obstacle without an injury. The people working at Premier Outdoor Gear will explain how trekking poles will help you with this. They can be used as an emergency tool, to pass over a stream, and also as your third leg on the way back home. You will feel less tired if you use trekking poles because they take part of the weight off your legs and balance it more easily on uneven ground

Whenever going up or down steep slopes, using trekking poles will be recommended.

You can also use them to climb and scramble over rocks or fallen trees when you need an extra bit of support. They are sturdier than a walking stick because they have three points that secure themselves into the ground in front of your feet which makes it easier for you not to fall down if there is mud hiding under dead leaves on the surface.

They can even help with making fires by holding dry kindling together but please do not bring a lighter as a safety precaution while going out camping! Trekking poles may seem like something only people who go mountaineering would carry around but everyone should invest in some quality ones because they make life so much easier all year round especially if going uphill or downhill.

MAPLand Act and Ruby Mountains Protection Act move one step closer to the finish line

(Washington, D.C.)—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today passed important legislation that would digitize public land maps and records for outdoor recreation and safeguard an iconic Western landscape from development.

Both the Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act (S.904) and the Ruby Mountains Protection Act (S.609) received markups in the committee hearing.

The MAPLand Act passed with unanimous support. With only a few minor technical modifications, the bill will now be referred to the floor for consideration by the full chamber. The House companion bill (H.R. 3113) similarly cleared its committee markup in July. The Ruby Mountains Protection Act passed out of committee by a vote of 12-8.

“We thank the members of the committee for advancing these bills, which have become top-line priorities for hunters and anglers across the country,” said Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “The MAPLand Act will allow more Americans to get outdoors and share in the public land legacy that belongs to us all, while the Ruby Mountains Protection Act secures some of the best fish and wildlife habitats for future generations of sportsmen and sportswomen. We now encourage lawmakers in both the House and Senate to commit to final passage of these bills that will strengthen our hunting and fishing opportunities.”