Federal Ammunition will unveil new products at the 2023 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, held at the Indiana Convention Center, on April 14-16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees are encouraged to visit booth 5355 to see all of Federal’s new products for 2023, which includes new 7mm PRC cartridges in 155-grain and 170-grain Terminal Ascent.

“The new 7mm PRC cartridge is built for long-range hunting, delivering magnum power from a standard-action rifle platform with streamlined, heavy-for-caliber bullets,” said Federal’s Centerfire Product Line Manager, Eric Miller. “Federal is maximizing the accuracy, range and terminal performance of the 7mm PRC with three new offerings.”

Features of these new cartridges include: all-new standard-action centerfire rifle cartridge; high ballistic coefficient (BC), heavy-for-caliber bullets; available in Terminal Ascent or ELD-X bullets; and loaded with Gold Medal primers, specially formulated propellant, and Premium brass.

“We looked at the 7mm PRC and it’s capabilities as a new cartridge and knew that paired with Terminal Ascent, we would have a fantastic load for the hunter and shooter,” continued Miller. “With the faster twist rates, the high BC and long ogive in Terminal Ascent is a great combination for the hunter and shooter. People will like the energy that the .284-inch caliber carries, and through our test shooting we are extremely pleased with the accuracy of these new loads.”

The 2023 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear. Learn more at: www.nraam.org.

Primary Weapons Systems will have the full lineup of B.D.E. suppressors on display, as well as several rifles and pistols for attendees to get a closer look at.

PWS (Primary Weapons Systems) will attend the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Annual Meetings this week, taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana April 14-16. PWS will showcase the BDE® (Bravo Delta Echo) line of modular suppressors with caliber-specific options for 22 LR up to 5.7x28mm, 9mm Luger, 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm as well as multiple rilfes and pistols  featuring the tried and true long stroke piston system. New for 2023 is the MK1 Compound line of firearms, which uses the MK1 MOD 2-M lower receiver and MK1 MOD 1-M upper.

The NRA Annual Meeting is a chance for the public to interact with their favorite brands and get a closer look at existing and brand new products from throughout the industry. Attendees are encouraged to stop by PWS booth #1812 to get up-close interaction with all their revolutionary products and find the best way to purchase them as well, particularly the new B.D.E. suppressors and MK1 compound line.

“Our suppressors are really starting to get traction,” said Primary Weapons Systems Director of Sales Ben Peters. “The full line appeals to a broad range of shooters. As more people have learned about them and seen them at retail, orders have picked up. We can’t wait to get to the Annual Meetings where attendees will be able to see the difference of our design and engineering in person.”

To see a full list of all exhibitors at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting, or to learn more information on how to attend, visit the NRAAM website.

Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, announced the promotion of Jason Vanderbrink to CEO of Sporting Products, effective immediately. Vanderbrink, a respected industry veteran, has been with the company since 2005 and has held many senior positions during his tenure including Senior Vice President of Sales and President of Sporting Products.

“Jason and his team have significantly expanded the size of the ammunition business, revived Remington and built a culture of conservation and service. Jason’s promotion is a testament to our future confidence in the business, and I’m excited for Jason to take a larger role in the near term and ultimately lead an independent company later this year,” states Vista Outdoor Interim CEO Gary McArthur.

“I am excited to continue to lead the ammunition business as we are about to chart our own course as a stand-alone company,” states Jason Vanderbrink.  “We have a great team of dedicated employees throughout the organization with an unmatched focus on building, selling, and marketing the best American made ammunition,” continued Vanderbrink.  “The needs of our customers are our number one priority whether it be hunting, target shooting, personal protection, or law enforcement.”

Under the leadership of Vanderbrink, Vista Outdoor has successfully acquired and integrated Remington Ammunition and HEVI-Shot to complement existing legacy brands, including Federal Ammunition, CCI, Speer, and Alliant Powder.  Elevating the consumer experience is also a driver for Vanderbrink, and under his leadership, innovations such as Federal’s superior performing Terminal Ascent hunting bullet and new cartridges like Federal’s 30 Super Carry and Remington’s new 360 Buckhammer are revolutionizing their respective markets. Vanderbrink earned his bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University and his master’s degree from Missouri State University along with completing the advanced management and leadership program at Oxford University.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a commendation recognizing the NWTF’s 50-year anniversary and praising the organization’s mission delivery throughout the state.

“The NWTF has a rich history of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage in Alabama,” said Craig Harris, member of the NWTF National Board of Directors and former Alabama State Chapter President. “Through our dedicated volunteers and chapters, we have accomplished so much in the state, and we are not letting our foot off the gas anytime soon. On behalf of the entire NWTF Alabama, we are honored to be recognized by Governor Ivey for 50 years, and we are ready to continue our ever-important mission for the next 50 years.” 

The commendation reads:

“WHEREAS, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., was incorporated on March 28, 1973; and

WHEREAS, over the course of 50 years, the National Wild Turkey Federation has worked with state, federal and nongovernmental partners to promote the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage, participating in one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history, the return of the wild turkey from the brink of extinction; and

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — On April 1, 2023, the East Dakota Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation held its 30th annual banquet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The banquet raised funds for wildlife conservation projects and preserving hunting heritage in the state.

At the banquet, 204 attendees enjoyed a meal and had the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions and several raffles. These activities raised funds and awareness to support the NWTF’s conservation initiatives.

During the banquet, plaques were awarded to donors who have generously supported the chapter and banquet over the past 30 years. Additionally, five members of the East Dakota committee — Dean Schueler, Duane Albers, Jon Soderholm, Ron Schauer and Mark Anderson — were recognized and honored with plaques for their dedication to the chapter for 30 years. 

During the banquet, South Dakota Rep. Jessica Bahmuller presented the NWTF East Dakota Chapter with the 50th Anniversary legislative commemoration, recognizing the NWTF’s pivotal role in wildlife management research, habitat conservation and preservation of outdoor traditions in the United States. Randy Gaskins, NWTF senior regional director, read the commemoration to those present at the event.

The NWTF East Dakota Chapter holds the distinction of being the longest-running chapter in South Dakota. In recognition of its exceptional contributions to conservation efforts, the NWTF awarded the East Dakota Chapter the prestigious Golden Gobbler status (50% net-to-gross profit), which only 18 chapters across the nation have achieved for over 25 years — 29 consecutive years for the East Dakota Chapter. Moreover, the chapter has raised over $1.5 million to support conservation initiatives since 1993.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FOR THE ULTIMATE FISHING EXPERIENCE WITH TROPHY GRAPH SYSTEMS

Rose Metal Products is a company that focuses on its customers and their needs, striving to produce the best graph mounts on the market and refusing to offer a product that hasn’t been rigorously tested and proven. Investing time and resources in product research and development guarantees that Trophy Graph Systems mounts from Rose Metal Products are the best electronics mounts available today.

All Trophy Graph Systems mounts undergo a comprehensive testing process which ensures that each mount will hold up under all conditions that anglers encounter on the water. Rose Metal Products expects its customers to be more than satisfied with the products they receive and ensures that Trophy Graph Systems mounts do the job they are supposed to do – and more. 

Each Trophy Graph Systems mount is subjected to a harsh, demanding vibration test, delivering thousands of vibrations per second to the mounts and guaranteeing against the development of stress cracks. Chris Castillo from Rose Metal Products explains it to be the difference between strength of the material versus performance when subjected to extreme vibrational forces. This vibration test is designed to exceed even the worst windy, wavy conditions on a boat by delivering constant vibrational stress to the graph mount when it supports a significant weight – like today’s heaviest fishfinders. The Rose Metal Products vibrational test ensures that Trophy Graph Systems mounts – and the materials they are manufactured from – will deliver excellence and reliability under all conditions on the water.

Rose Metal Products also conducts a weight test that puts a substantial amount of weight on their mounts for up to several days to ensure the graph mount’s relative strength is maintained and that no stress cracks occur. These tests are used several times with a single product to guarantee a trouble-free ownership experience with Trophy Graph Systems mounts. 

Rose Metal Products truly values each of its customers and focuses on their needs. As such, Rose Metal Products goes above and beyond to be certain that Trophy Graph Systems mounts perform as expected over many years of demanding service. And if the unexpected should occur, Rose Metal Products stands behind its products and will pull out all the stops to help each and every Trophy Graph Systems mount owner. 

The CZ Shadow 2 and enhanced Shadow 2 Orange excel in practical shooting competitions and are now more affordable, starting at $1099. In matches like the Production Division of USPSA and IPSC, where competitors need both speed and accuracy to win, Shadow 2 pistols provide a competitive edge. Both pistols come from a lineage of high-performance DA/SA hammer-fired pistols, inheriting competition-winning features. The Orange model includes the match-grade features found on Shadow 2, plus several crucial upgrades—the Orange delivers custom pistol performance from a production gun with an MSRP of $1699. 

Engineers purpose-built the Shadow 2 race gun with an impressive list of improvements over its predecessors. CZ started with one goal—creating the perfect sport shooting pistol. They lengthened the slide, increasing the pistol’s sight radius and making it easier to achieve accurate hits. Adding an extended dust cover on its frame increased the weight and shifted the balance slightly forward, dampening the recoil and reducing the muzzle jump. Also, the slide tapers as it approaches the muzzle, slicing weight away above the bore’s centerline, keeping the pistol flat as it cycles. The Shadow 2 utilizes the proven CZ 75 ergonomic grip angle shape providing natural aim while aggressive texturing secures the pistol in hand.

In contrast, the Shadow 2 Orange sports brightly-colored orange grips, mag bases, and mag release. CZ wanted to signal this model was unique. The beauty of the Shadow 2 Orange is more than skin deep—the pistol is more accurate too. CZ polished the barrel and fitted an externally installed, removable bushing. The new bushing assembly tightened the tolerances between the barrel and the slide, delivering smaller groups on paper.   

Further accuracy enhancements to the Orange come from hand-fitting the slide at the factory. Slide rails start oversized and are slowly fit to the frame until it cycles like it’s sliding on glass. An improved trigger with a short reset comes standard on the Shadow 2 Orange. Less trigger travel shaves precious milli-seconds, which means follow-up shots are faster. The barrel and hammer are polished to help achieve a smoother shooting experience. It’s all about speed and the Shadow 2 Orange delivers. 

The Shadow 2 and Shadow 2 Orange are superior competition pistols, loaded with high-performance features competitors need to win at new price points. Head to head, the Shadow 2 Orange has a clear performance advantage, but either is a solid choice for action pistol shooting sports.   

Based on strong territory growth, combined with dedicated and responsive service, HatsanUSA is proud to announce Elite Outdoor Sports as its 2022 Sales Group of the Year. The Elite team earned the award representing HatsanUSA’s line of Escort firearms and Hatsan performance airguns in the western states and TALO. Elite Outdoor Sports principals include Todd Curell, Rich Sandstrom and Wade Shults.   

“I am very excited and greatly honored to present Elite Outdoor Sports as HatsanUSA’s 2022 Sales Group of the Year. Their team continues to show great enthusiasm and product line expertise, which contributed to increased account acquisition and expanded sales growth within their territories. I am proud to be associated with this very professional group.” – Blaine Manifold CEO/President

The Sales Group of the Year award is based on the following criteria: HatsanUSA brand growth, existing customer growth, new customer acquisitions, customer command, professionalism, and responsiveness.

HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the U.S. Recognized for craftsmanship and precision performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are purpose-driven and renowned for outstanding power, performance, reliability, and value. Hatsan takes pride in its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which enables it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive advantage.

For more information, please visit 
www.hatsanusa.com

An energy-filled contest sponsored by Mack’s Prairie Wings and Drake Waterfowl will crown a world champion cutdown caller on July 29

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA—The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO will host the World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship at 12 p.m. on July 29 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sponsored by Mack’s Prairie Wings and Drake Waterfowl, the event is produced by renowned champion callers Jim Ronquest and Heath Vanlandingham.

The cutdown call is a specially modified duck call long-favored by timber hunters in Arkansas and on the Lower Illinois River. Inspired by this history, Ronquest and Vanlandingham developed a contest that requires the use of these particular calls. 

“On behalf of the World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship, LLC, we look forward to being a part of this year’s Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo,” Ronquest said . “Last year’s event was a rousing success and this year’s will only be better.”

The classic Arkansas style duck call was introduced in 1904 by Philip Olt of Pekin, Illinois. In the 1950s and 1960s, duck hunters started individually modifying the call, which allowed them to customize the volume and pitch. These modified Olt calls—called “cutdowns”—were tremendously successful, and their popularity among hunters eventually led to commercial production by major duck call manufacturers.

The Firminator G3 is by far the most versatile piece of equipment in the industry, allowing the entire process of planting a food plot – plowing, planting, and packing the soil – from start to finish with one implement. However, for those who already own tillage equipment but still want all the other features and advantages of a Firminator, there’s a stand-alone Firmiseeder.

Like the G3 unit, the Firmiseeder features Firminator’s Accurate Seeding System, which can handle any seed size, from large corn, soybeans, peas, and sunflowers to the tiniest clovers without the need to change seed hoppers. The Accurate Seeding System’s easily adjustable metering openings ensure seeds are spread in the right amount.

Because the system is ground-driven, the seed is metered out relative to the travel speed, allowing the user to control the seeding rate. The optional seed hopper agitator keeps seeds thoroughly mixed, preventing smaller seeds from sifting through too quickly. So it evenly spreads seed blends with extreme size differences in a single pass. When the unit stops, an automatic shut-off prevents wasteful spills that occur with other hopper types.

Simply spreading seeds is not enough. Post-spread packing is also essential, ensuring good seed-to-soil contact for better germination rates and protection from wind deflection. The Firmiseeder also has the Firminator’s commercial-grade culti-packer. As the Firmiseeder moves forward, seeds are dropped into a specially designed baffle that thoroughly distributes them before the culti-packer, which rolls over the seeds and compacts soil.

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Renowned London gunmaker, John Rigby & Co, is proud to announce that their talented engraver, Karen Wallace, has won the prestigious Jacques Cartier Award for Excellence, presented at the 2023 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards. Karen entered a Rigby bolt action rifle magazine floor plate that she had made, which was beautifully carved with scrollwork.

The Cartier Award for Excellence is a national award that recognises exceptional craftsmanship and artistry in jewellery making and other related fields. Independent jewellers and artisans from around the world are invited to submit their work for consideration. Out of all the gold medal winners, only one piece is selected as the winner of Cartier excellence. This award has been presented for 65 years, but it has only been awarded 43 times, as it is only given if there is a clear winner that meets the highest standards of excellence.

Karen Wallace’s winning entry is particularly noteworthy because it is the only time that someone has won with an item that is not made from gold nor silver. It is also the only gun engraving or anything related to gunmaking that has ever won the award. Karen’s beautiful scrollwork on the Rigby bolt action rifle magazine floor plate impressed the judges with its exceptional quality and attention to detail.

Rigby has a long and distinguished history as one of the world’s leading gunmakers. Founded in 1775, the company has been at the forefront of gunmaking technology for over two centuries. Today, they continue to produce some of the finest sporting rifles and shotguns available, using the latest manufacturing techniques and the highest quality materials.

Rigby’s managing director, Marc Newton, commented: “We are proud to have Karen Wallace as part of their team of skilled artisans. Her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft are a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence. The Cartier Award for Excellence is a well-deserved recognition of Karen’s exceptional talent and the outstanding quality of her work. The team congratulates her on the achievement and look forward to continuing to produce the finest sporting rifles and shotguns for discerning customers around the world.”

The nutritional needs of wildlife vary throughout the year, and to better meet those changes, it’s essential to plant a variety of hard and soft mast-producing trees and shrubs. Hard mast addresses the late season, but spring and early summer are also critical nutritional periods that are best addressed by planting soft mast. Chestnut Hill Outdoors offers an array of soft mast producers ideal for filling nutrition calendar gaps.

Mulberries

Mulberries are among the first shrubs to bear fruit in spring, as early as April and May in the deep south, and early June further north – peak periods for young and growing wildlife. Chestnut Hill Outdoors offers several varieties. Everbearing mulberry (Morus rubra), which includes black, white, and native red varieties, grows in a bush-like form, providing abundant fruit and cover – another important component of wildlife habitat. Black mulberry (Morus nigra) grows in a taller tree form and produces what many consider the highest quality mulberry fruits.

All trees are shipped bare-root.

Size shipped: 12 – 24 inches

The National Deer Association (NDA) is seeking two full-time Regional Directors in its Midwest and South regions. NDA’s Regional Directors work closely with volunteer-led Branches to plan and implement successful fundraising and conservation-related events to help drive the non-profit mission of the National Deer Association.  

The ideal candidate for the Midwest and South position should reside in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States, respectively. Otherwise, location is remote. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include competitive health insurance, vacation, retirement, paid holidays and flexible working arrangements. These positions report to NDA’s Director of Grassroots Support.

Key Job Responsibilities:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For more information, please visit our website: www.deerassociation.com.

The results are in for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2022-2023 National Three-Position Postal Competition. The annual sporter and precision junior air rifle event saw 1,370 participants in total over the course of the postal period, which ran from October 2022 to February 2023.

Incredibly, the precision match saw Gracie Dinh, 17, of the Starkville Gun Club International Team in Mississippi, reaching a perfect score of 300-25X – the first 300 score in the match’s 10-year existence. Nearly matching the outstanding score was Katrina Demerle, 18, of Hamilton, OH, and Griffin Lake, 17, of Ontelaunee Jr. Rifle Team, PA, who each tallied a score of 299.

Sporter athlete Clara Yang, 17, of University High School, WA, fired a score of 281-8X to lead over last year’s sporter Postal top scorer Charles Bratton, 18, of Clover High School, SC, who trailed by one point.

High individuals and teams of the 2022-2023 CMP Three-Position Postal Competition:

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CAMP BUTNER, N.C. – Those wanting to enhance or even begin their pistol skills should mark their calendars for April and May as the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosts an educational Pistol Marksmanship 101 Course at the 2023 Eastern CMP Rifle and Pistol Matches as well as at the CMP’s Talladega Quarterly Matches. The hands-on pistol course is designed for those familiar with marksmanship as well as those completely new to the sport – meaning no previous knowledge or experience is required.

The annual Eastern Matches will be held April 28 to May 7 at the Camp Butner National Guard Training Facility in North Carolina, with the Marksmanship 101 Course set on the opening day. Likewise, a Pistol Marksmanship 101 will be conducted during the CMP’s Talladega Quarterly Matches, held at the Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama, on May 13 and Aug. 26.

The CMP’s Marksmanship 101 Courses are designed to train individuals on firearm essentials and competition basics in a closely monitored setting. Utilizing the talents of qualified CMP staff and world-class instructors, participants learn safety, positioning, how to load and clear a pistol and more through classroom discussion and active training on the range. Near the conclusion of the course, students apply all they have learned in a true Excellence-In-Competition match.

Pistols and ammo will be provided by the CMP. Hearing and eye protection are required during live firing. Juniors must be at least 14 years old to participate.

Learn more and register for the 2023 Eastern Matches at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/. See more on the Talladega Quarterly Matches at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/talladega-quarterly-matches/.