Friday, January 31, 2014

Winchester Recalls Two Lots of M-22 Rimfire Ammo

From: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/310096

Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling two (2) lots of M*22™ 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Black Copper Plated Round Nose rimfire ammunition.

Symbol Number: S22LRT
Lot Numbers: GD42L and GD52L

Winchester has determined the above lots of 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition may contain double powder charges. Ammunition with double powder charges may subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury and/or death, or cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® M*22™ 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS GD42L or GD52L. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the left tuck flap of the 500-round carton as indicated here. The 1000-round intermediate carton does not have a Lot Number.
- See more at: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/310096#sthash.HwlJukCd.dpuf


Thursday, January 30, 2014

The last round you'll ever need!!!! ????

from: http://g2rip.com/

The invention of the G2R's projectile R.I.P.™ is related to the ability to control the way the projectile reacts as it passes through different mediums by control of the mfg process, geometry and the rate of failure at different zones along its axial length.

G2R's relentless study and applied physics have derived a radically invasive projectile that outperforms the rest.

A devastating new bullet designed to 'take out all your vital organs' has been released - aimed squarely at women who worry about protecting their own homes. Produced by Georgia based, G2 Research, the Radically Invasive Projectile or R.I.P, has been dubbed 'the last round you will ever need.' Intended to splinter into eight inviscerating shards, the R.I.P was launched at the Las Vegas Shot Show in January and footage of the devastating impact of the bullet has gone viral.





Thursday, January 23, 2014

New Variable Tactical/3 Gunsight from Trijicon

Trijicon, Inc.
http://www.trijicon.com/

Trijicon has a loyal following with its tactical/combat sights, and the new VCOG 1-6×24 is sure to be a popular addition to the lineup. VCOG stands for Variable Combat Optical Gunsight. It’s the result of demands from Trijicon users who wanted a variable power scope with bullet drop compensation for the .223, .308, and 300 BLK rounds. The bullet drop reticle is marked for each specific round.
From:   http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/new-variable-tactical3-gunsight-from-trijicon-shot-show-2014/




Black Hills Introduces Two New Bullets Designed to Improve Downrange Trajectory and Terminal Ballistics

Black Hills Ammunition
http://www.black-hills.com/

Black Hills supplies all of the 5.56 match ammo to the US Military’s Service Rifle Teams and counts a host of gun manufacturers among its customers. The company’s mantra is precision made ammunition at a reasonable price. No other ammunition manufacturer makes as many calibers as Black Hills. Black Hills has teamed with Sierra Bullet Company to make two new rounds. They both feature Sierra Match King tipped bullets for increased bullet coefficient. That means better aerodynamics for a flatter trajectory and more retained energy downrange. The 5.56 round uses a 77 grain tipped bullet, where the .308 uses a 175 grain tipped bullet.

From:   http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/black-hills-introduces-two-new-bullets-designed-to-improve-downrange-trajectory-and-terminal-ballistics-shot-show-2014/


Laserlyte: Train Without Knowing You’re Training

Laserlyte
http://www.laserlyte.com/

Laserlyte,  based in Cottonwood, Arizona, specializes in laser sights and laser based training aids. The company has created targets that record your hits from a Laserlyte training gun or a laser “bullet” that chambers in your gun and acts as a snap cap as you practice. You can even plink using their plinking can.

From:   http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/laserlyte-train-without-knowing-youre-training-shot-show-2014/



Hornady’s New Security Division Unveils Its First Product

Hornady Manufacturing
http://www.hornady.com/

When you think of Hornady, the first thing that comes to mind is cutting-edge ammunition and reloading supplies. What you don’t think of is gun safes. However, Hornady’s newest product happens to be just that, although not any run-of-the-mill gun safe. Hornady has developed a single firearm safe for a dresser drawer, table, truck or wherever you want to secure your gun but get to it in a hurry. There are a lot of similar safes out there with one big distinction: You don’t have to touch this safe to open it. Using RFID, or radio frequency identification technology, Hornady has brought to market a safe that opens instantly as you’re reaching for your gun. Rapid Safe, as they call it, uses three forms of RFID devices to open the safe. The first is a rubber band with an RFID tag in it that you wear on your wrist. This is also the most instinctive. As you reach for your gun, the RFID tag passes over a reader, and the safe pops open presenting your gun to be quickly drawn. There is also a key tag and a credit card sized RFID tag that will similarly open the safe. For backup purposes, you can enter a code in the keypad on the top or open it with a barrel key. As with all Hornady products, this first-of-its-kind safe is well thought out and well executed.

FROM:  http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/hornadys-new-security-division-unveils-its-first-product-shot-show-2014/








Savage Arms Adds AccuTrigger to Axis Rifle

Savage Arms
http://www.savagearms.com/

Savage introduced a new version of its popular Axis rifle this year. As you may know, the Axis is America’s best-selling bolt action rifle. In a gun test we did last year with a number of bolt action rifles, we were able to get one minute of angle accuracy with it. That’s all rounds into one inch at 100 yards. The new gun, dubbed the Axis II Xp, is an upgraded version of the original Axis. For an extra $89 you get the famous AccuTrigger that’s not available on the original Axis, plus an upgraded scope. The new scope is a Weaver Kaspa 3-9×40, professionally mounted and bore sighted. The scope alone is valued at $100 more than the scope on the original Axis. Add in the AccuTrigger, and you can see what I mean about Savage delivering value.

From:  http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/savage-arms-adds-accutrigger-to-axis-rifle-shot-show-2014/

American Rifle Company

American Rifle Company
http://www.AmericanRifle.com/

American Rifle Company has been building and selling some great scope mounts, but the intent has always been to build guns. The company was at SHOT Show with the prototypes for these guns, most notably the M2 precision rifle. This is a multi-caliber platform that will handle everything from .308 Winchester to .338 Lapua Magnum. While their other rifle, the M5 Mausenfield, was built on a Remington 700 footprint, the M2 has a custom footprint.

from:http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/american-rifle-could-this-be-the-lightest-338-lapua-shot-show-2014/

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Magpul Industries Announces Relocation

Magpul Industries Announces Relocation

from: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/307474

Company Is Moving Operations to Wyoming and Texas

Magpul Industries announced today that it is relocating its operations to Wyoming and Texas. The company is relocating manufacturing, distribution and shipping operations to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Magpul is leasing a 58,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility during the construction of a 100,000 square foot build-to-suit facility in the Cheyenne Business Parkway. The Wyoming relocation is being completed with support from Governor Matt Mead, the Wyoming Business Council and Cheyenne LEADS.

Magpul is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas. Three North Central Texas sites are under final consideration, and the transition to the Texas headquarters will begin as soon as the facility is selected. The Texas relocation is being accomplished with support from Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Economic Development Corporation. - See more at: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/307474#sthash.VQLfoq7V.dpuf

Timney Announces New Line of Calvin Elite Triggers

from: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/307437

For the discriminating shooter, demanding the utmost performance from their trigger, Timney has created a new line of triggers designed to be robust and yet delicate enough to be set with a pull weight as low as 8 ounces. An engineering accomplishment, the Calvin Elite series of Timney Triggers feature wear components that are made from A2 tool steel, heat-treated to Rockwell 58 and Teflon-nickel coatings. Sears are wire EDM cut and triggers are CNC machine using state-of-the-art robotics. The lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum housings are CNC machined and anodized Timney Elite Gold. - See more at: http://www.shootingwire.com/story/307437#sthash.OCsymvju.dpuf