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October 23rd, 2023

BargainFinder 422: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.

NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.

1. Creedmoor Sports — American Bullet Company Sale

⏺ Excellent prices on .224 (5.56) and .308 caliber bullets

American Bullet Company offers quality bullets at very attractive prices — as much as 40% less than some name brands. Starting at just $24.95 per 100, these are a good choice for service rifle shooters and Garand/Springfield competitors. These bullets are made in the USA by major manufacturers. They are all first-run bullets — no blems or seconds. These bullets are packed in 100-ct and 500-ct boxes, with all bullets in each box coming from a single lot. These value-priced bullets let you shoot more without breaking the bank.

2. Midsouth — Peterson Brass Sale

⏺ Large variety of cartridge brass, including hard-to-find types

We have found that Peterson Brass is consistently very good, and lasts a long time. Right now Midsouth has a large variety of Peterson brass in stock at competitive prices. Available types include: 22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 6.5 PRC, .280 Ackley Imp, 28 Nosler, 7mm PRC, 7mm RemMag, .300 WinMag, .300 Rem UltraMag, 30 Nosler, 33 Nosler, and .338 Weatherby (rebated).

3. Creedmoor Sports — Redding Boss ProPak, $299.95

⏺ High quality Redding press with scale and tools

The Redding Boss is a great press for novices and pros alike and now you can pick up the Redding Boss ProPak for only $299.95 (#ad). That’s a $278 (48%) savings. The Boss ProPak includes: Boss Single-Stage Reloading Press, Model 2 Powder and Bullet Scale, Powder Trickler, Pad Style Case Lube Kit, Deburring Tool, Model 18 Case Preparation Kit, Powder Funnel and Hodgdon Annual Manual. Dies sold separately.

4. Graf & Sons — Nikon Binoculars Sale

⏺ Big savings on Nikon Binocs from 7X to16X, compact and full sizes

A good set of binoculars is great at the range and/or in the field. Binoculars are useful when hiking and hunting and just enjoying nature. Right now Graf’s is running a Nikon binocular sale with prices 30% Off! Nikon makes high-quality binoculars in many sizes and powers, from compact 8X versions to high power 16X. For hikers, we like the 8×25 Travelite Compact now just $76.97.

5. Amazon — BTMETER BT-100 Handheld Anemometer, $30.99

⏺ Sophisticated wind speed meter at a super-affordable price

Knowing wind speed is critical to making accurate ballistic adjustments both on the line or in the field. If you need a reliable yet affordable wind speed meter, consider the BTMETER BT-100 Handheld Anemometer (#ad). The BT-100’s multi-function capabilities include Wind Speed, Wind Temperature, and Wind Chill factor. The BT-100 portable wind speed gauge can accurately measure wind velocity in 5 units: m/s, km/h, ft/min, knots, mph. The unit also records air temperatures in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.

6. Amazon — Allen Deluxe Rifle Case, $75.99

⏺ Quality case for long-barreled hunting rifles, PRS rifles, and shotguns

This Allen Long Gun Case in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo has three large external pockets. This case fits scoped rifles (and other long guns) up to 50 inches overall. Well-made, with lots of features, this gun case has earned 84% 5-Star ratings from verified purchasers. Right now this handsome case is $75.99 on Amazon (#ad), a 22% discount.

7. Amazon — Caldwell Pistolero Handgun Shooting Rest, $27.99

⏺ Handy adjustable rest fits nearly all types of pistols and revolvers

A small compact rest definitely helps when doing load development and accuracy testing with handguns. A good choice (at a great price) is the Caldwell Pistolero shooting rest (#ad), now just $27.99 on sale at Amazon. The Caldwell Pistolero rest is durable, and the support surfaces will not mark your pistols. The hand support is comfortable to use. With 5 inches of rear pad movement and and 3 inches of vertical adjustment in the front, the Pistolero rest accommodates virtually all handguns, providing a stable shooting surface.

8. Harbor Freight — 105-Piece Tool Set and Chest, $44.99

⏺ Get a complete tool kit for the price of a couple wrenches

If you’re looking for a very complete tool set at a bargain price check out this Harbor Freight 105-piece tool kit with 4 drawer chest. On sale now for just $44.99, this major tool kit includes wrenches, sockets, screw drivers and more — everything you need to perform multiple tasks at home and in the reloading room. NOTE: Use Coupon 77484334 to get the $44.99 price through 10/29/23.

9. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Media Separator, $46.99

⏺ Very effective Media Separator that works for both wet AND dry media

After tumbling brass, separating the brass cases from cleaning media can be a challenge. You need to separate the brass from corncob/walnut media, or stainless pins and water. The Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Media Separator (#ad) will get your brass clean quickly and efficiently. For use with wet or dry media it features a sturdy center sphere with handle, a useful cover, and a specially designed corner filter to strain water out. We’ve used this unit and it works well.

10. Midsouth — Hornady Kinetic Bullet Puller, $21.59

⏺ Good, effective reliable tool with storage

Sooner or later, every reloader needs a good bullet puller. Hornady Lock-N-Load Impact Bullet Puller, just $21.59 at Midsouth, will do the job. With a couple smacks the bullet will pop loose and then be captured along with the powder for re-use. The base of the handle has a storage area to hold two extra brass holders (collets). This Hornady LNL Impact Bullet Puller works for most rifle or pistol cartridges up to .45 caliber. For a few bucks more ($25.99), Amazon sells this Hornady Bullet Puller (#ad) with free delivery.

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October 23rd, 2023

How to Deal with Common Pistol Malfunctions — KEY Advice

The Cheaper Than Dirt Shooter’s Log has a very helpful article for pistol shooters. This CTD article identifies five common malfunctions in semi-auto pistols, and explains how to deal with the five issues safely.

This can be very important — even life-saving. For example, with a hang fire, i.e. a round that does not fire immediately, it is vital to keep the gun pointed DOWN-RANGE. And with a squib load, which may have left a round inside the barrel, it is vital to UNLOAD and NOT take another shot! If you did, the gun could blow up in your hand when the second, full-charge bullet hits the trapped bullet.

The Five Topics Covered Are:
Misfeed (aka Tip-Up) Double Feed	Stovepipe (Failure to Extract) Misfire / Hangfire	Squib Load

1. Misfeed or Tip-Up: With any misfeed you should stop firing. With the muzzle pointed safely down-range, remove the magazine, then pull the slide back and remove the round that did not feed. Check the slide for dirt, debris, and check the round that did not feed. After re-inserting the magazine, make sure the mag is seated properly.

2. Double-Feed: This is a fairly common issue with some gun types with worn springs or cheap magazines. Again you want to remove the magazine. CTD states: “Remove the magazine and cycle the action until your double-fed rounds fall out — always keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction[.]”

3. Stove-Pipe: This occurs when the case of a fired round does not eject fully. There can be many causes — damaged extractor, low-pressure powder charge, dirty chamber, or greasy cartridge brass. In addition the issue is common with old, worn-out recoil springs. To avoid Stove-Pipes, replace the recoil spring every 4000 rounds, and make sure your chamber is clean and the extractor is not chipped or damaged.

4. Misfires and Hang-Fires: There are multiple causes for misfires (“click no bang”) and hang-fires (slow ignition). There can be a defective primer, the firing pin could be damaged, the powder many have been bad, or the case not filled properly. With a misfire, keep the gun pointed down-range at least one minute. If the case does not fire, eject it but leave it on the ground. With a hang-fire (delayed ignition after firing pin strike), keep the gun pointed down-range, then drop the magazine and eject the (new) unfired cartridge in the chamber and inspect the gun when completely empty.

5. Squib Load: A squib load is when the gun fires, but the actual case ignition is very light with little noise, smoke, or recoil. This can be because the case had a primer but no powder. Or it can be because the powder did not ignite. Squib loads can be very dangerous in rapid-fire situations. If you EVER get a squib load STOP immediately! Do NOT fire another round! This is because the squib may have left a bullet inside the barrel.

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