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April 28th, 2025

BargainFinder 501: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week Weekly Bargain Finder Sale Discount Savings

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. Graf & Sons — Primed Pulled Down Brass Sale

primed brass sale
⏺️ » Good choice for high volume shooters — low cost primed brass

If you need reliable plinking brass and don’t want to spend a lot of money, consider pulled down primed factory-ammo brass. This is name-brand ammo that has been pulled apart for various reasons. NOTE: You get PRIMED big-name brass at very low prices (way less than new brass alone). Most of the brass is Federal or CCI. Choose among many rifle and pistol cartridge types including: 9mm Luger, 22-250, 22 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .280 Ackley, 7.62×39, and .30-06 Springfield.

2. CDNN Sports — Walther P22 Target with StopBox, $219.99

walther P22 .22 LR target pistol compensator sale
⏺️ Very good .22 LR Target/Training pistol plus FREE security case

All shooters should have a quality .22 LR rimfire pistol with a good trigger, ergonomic grip, and excellent accuracy. With the Walther P22 Target Model, you can get all those things for just $219.99 at CDNN Sports, a great deal. Plus with your purchase (before 4/30/25) you get a FREE Walther Stop Box by mail-in rebate. The Stop Box ($99 MSRP) is a secure transport case with a programmable push button lock system. The P22 Target pistol is a nice rimfire handgun with a 5″ barrel plus forward ported compensator. The ergonomic grip has interchangeable backstraps.

3. Midsouth — Lee Challenger Press with BONUS Die Set, $83.99

lee press sale
⏺️ » Get good single-stage press AND die set

The LEE Challenger is the world’s best-selling single station press. The latest Gen III Challenger features an ergonomic lever plus convenient drop-tube for spent primers. Right now LEE is offering a FREE carbide die set with the purchase of the LEE Gen III Challenger Press. Chose one of five cartridge types: .223 Rem, 9mm Luger, .38 SPL/.357 Mag, .44 SPL/.44 Mag, and .45 ACP. Another good feature of the LEE Press is the Breech Lock Quick Change Die System — change dies instantly with a twist of the wrist.

4. Natchez — Spring Cleaning Event Sale, Up to 30% Off

reloading clearance sale
⏺️ » Huge selection of cleaning products and tools on sale

If you need ANY kind of gun cleaning supplies and/or tools, definitely head over to Natchez for the Spring Cleaning Sale. You’ll find solvents, brushes, jags, cleaning rods, bore guides, mats, and even gun vises on sale. This is a great one-stop option for your gun maintenance needs. With this Natchez Annual Spring Cleaning Event you’ll find every type of cleaning product up to 30% off.

5. Creedmoor Sp. — Sightron S-TAC 1-4.5x24mm Optic, $374.99

service rifle scope sale
⏺️ » Very good choice for service rifle optic, now on SALE

Designed for Service Rifle competition, the Sightron S-TAC 1-4.5x24mm SSP SR1 Scp[e has precise windage/elevation controls and quality MC-333 lens coatings. This scope provides the max 4.5-power service rifle magnification with very good low-glare views through the glass. With a 30mm tube, the S-TAC 1-4.5x24mm SR1 is shockproof and nitrogen-charged for waterproofing.

6. MidwayUSA — Frankford Arsenal Tumbler Combo Kit, $94.99

brass tumbler sale
⏺️ » Complete tumbling kit — tumbler, separator, bucket, and media

Cleaning brass is a key step in the reloading process. Here’s a complete brass tumbler set-up at a great price. The Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Kit (#ad) includes: Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler, Quick-N-EZ Rotary Media Separator, 4 oz. Brass Polish, 3 lb. Cleaning Media and a Plastic Bucket. Current price is $94.99 at MidwayUSA. This may ship FREE with a total MidwayUSA purchase of $99 or more.

6. Precision Reloading — RCBS Powder Funnel Kit, $84.99

rcbs funnel sale
⏺️ » Excellent funnel that fits perfectly on various neck sizes

Powder transfer into cases can be faster, cleaner, and more precise with the RCBS MatchMaster Aluminum Powder Funnel Kit. One of our editors uses this now because it’s the only funnel he’s tried that has never bridged powder. This $84.99 kit includes the fastest powder funnel on the market, six precision-fit adapters for popular calibers (.22, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, .30, 338), and a nice, compact storage case. Another funnel kit option at a lower price point ($31.99) is the Lyman BrassSmith Pro Powder Funnel System which also features caliber-specific aluminum inserts that fit well.

7. Amazon — Precision Ball Micrometer, $34.99

micrometer tool sale
⏺️ » Handy tool great for measuring neck wall thickness

There’s no better tool for measuring case-neck thickness than a ball micrometer. This quality HFS Precision Tube Micrometer with Ball Spherical Anvil (#ad) is just $34.95 at Amazon. The manufacturer claims accuracy to 0.0001″. The thimble design works well and the laser-etched scale and satin chrome-plated surface provide fast, accurate read-outs without glare.

8. Amazon — Caldwell Matrix Adjustable Shooting Rest, $54.99

caldwell pistol matrix rest sale
⏺️ » Versatile 2-part shooting rest for pistols and hunting rifles

For sighting-in a hunting rifle or testing pistol loads, you’ll want a good basic gun rest. The very affordable Caldwell Matrix Adjustable Rest (#ad) works with both rifles and pistols. Use the front section by itself with a handgun, then attach the rear support for sighting-in and testing a hunting rig. The spring-loaded elevation system allows for fast one-handed, no wobble adjustment.

10. MidwayUSA — Pro Series Competition Shooting Mat, $39.99

midwayusa pro series competition shooting mag roll-up sale
⏺️ » Excellent mat — good size with nice padding and carry handle

MidwayUSA’s Pro Series Competition Shooting Mat is on sale for just $39.99 — 20% off the regular $49.99 price. This mat is bigger and better than MidwayUSA’s basic shooting mat. The Pro Series mat measures a full 74″ x 35″ and the padding is thicker. A zippered pocket on the front extension flap holds ammo or log book. There are pockets for bipod feet so you can pre-load your bipod. At $39.99 on sale this Pro Series mat is an excellent deal. Choose either OD green as shown, or Coyote Tan.

11. Amazon — A.I. Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack, $18.99

hand warmer sale
⏺️ » Great for hunters and field competitors in cold climates

Electric handwarmers are great for hunters and outdoorsmen. These A.I. Rechargeable Hand Warmers (#ad) offer precise warming capability plus very good 6000mAh battery capacity. By continuously checking the temperature of your hands, this unit ensures precise heat control for optimal comfort. The heat output is max’d at 130 degrees for safety.

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April 28th, 2025

Hornady Introduces New 25 Creedmoor SAAMI Cartridge

25 creedmoor new cartridge ELD-X hunting PRS

Hornady has announced a new 25 Creedmoor cartridge. The SAAMI-accepted 25 Creedmoor is a necked-down version of the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. It’s primarily designed for hunters who prefer a compact 25-cal cartridge. Some PRS/NRL shooters may also turn to the 25 Creedmoor because it offers heavier bullets than the 6mm Creedmoor. This allow easier perception of hits on steel at longer ranges. The bigger bullet transfers more energy.

25 creedmoor new cartridge ELD-X hunting PRS“The 25 Creedmoor is the end result of our constant pursuit of maximizing ballistic potential” states Jayden Quinlan, Hornady Senior Ballistician. “This cartridge fills that competitive niche between 6mm and 6.5mm — providing shooters the absolute best blend of moderate recoil, flat trajectory, and superior wind resistance.”

Hornady claims that, given its up-to-date case design, the “25 Creedmoor is the first SAAMI-accepted 25 caliber cartridge that was explicitly designed to take full advantage of the sleek, low-drag bullets that are now available.” As you might expect, the 25 Creedmoor has a 2.800″ overall length to function properly from AICS-style magazines.

“Variants of the 25 Creedmoor have existed in the wildcat space for quite some time and for good reason … it gives the discerning shooter a competitive advantage. Now we can offer that same level of performance to the shooter with factory ammo offerings” added Quinlan. Hornady claims that the 25 Creedmoor is the “first SAAMI‑accepted .25 caliber cartridge purpose‑built to harness today’s sleek, low‑drag bullets.”

Filling the gap between the 6mm and 6.5mm, Hornady claims that this new 25-caliber cartridge delivers exceptional accuracy and functions perfectly in AICS‑style magazines. For PRS/NRL shooters this offers a middle range of recoil between the 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor. Hopefully Hornady’s 25-caliber bullets will prove accurate. Initially you’ll have a choice of a 128gr ELD-X hunting bullet and a 134gr ELD Match gullet — both offered in Hornady factory ammo:

hornady 25 creedmoor hunting ELD ammunition saami cartridge

For the new 25 Creedmoor cartridge, Hornady will be offering modified cases and a variety of die sets.

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April 28th, 2025

How to Pull-Down Ammo with Collet-Type Bullet Puller

Hornady cam-lock bullet puller ammunition UlimateReloader

When you make a reloading mistake, you may need to “pull down” assembled ammo. The embedded UltimateReloader.com video demonstrates how to use the Hornady Cam-Lock bullet pulling system.

When Reloading Goes Bad — The Danger of Over-Charging
Our friend Gavin Gear of UltimateReloader.com was recently reloading some 9mm pistol ammo with his Hornady progressive press. As part of his reloading procedure, he visually checks the cases — and he noticed that the charges seemed high. Sure enough, his most recently-produced rounds were about two grains over spec. He diagnosed the issue: “I was using a powder measure without a baffle. What happened was, over the course of the loading session, things settled in, and the charge level increased.”

Not knowing just when his powder measure started delivering too much powder, Gavin decided, for safety’s sake, to pull down all the ammo he had just reloaded. Yes that’s time-consuming, but it’s better than the alternative — having a dangerous Kaboom while shooting. With fast-burning pistol powders, a two-grain over-charge could cause a blown case, damaged firearm, and/or serious injury.

Watch Cam-Lock Bullet Puller Used to Remove Bullets from Loaded Ammo:

Use of Bullet Puller starts 4:00 minutes into video.

Gavin says it is vitally important to perform safety checks during the reloading process: “You’ve got to do it — check every single round to make sure there IS powder, and that there’s not too MUCH powder. Double, Triple, Quadruple check your components… and your powder charges. You can’t be too careful.”

To pull down a loaded round, first place the cartridge in the shellholder on your press ram. Then raise the round up into the bullet puller device installed where a die would go. The Hornady Cam-lock bullet puller works by clamping the bullet in a collet when you flip down the red-coated lever. Then, with the case held by the rim in the shell-holder, the bullet exits the cartridge as the press ram is lowered. It takes time, but it’s pretty fool-proof once you get the hang of it. This entire process is illustrated in Gavin’s video, starting near the four-minute mark.

Hornady Cam-Lock Bullet puller Gavin Gear Ultimate Reloder.com

The Hornady Cam Lock Bullet Puller has four (4) key components: 1. Cam-Lock die body; 2. Cam-Lock lever; 3. Stem; and 4. Collet (Caliber-specific).

NOTE: In order to use this tool, you’ll need the appropriate collet for each diameter range of bullets you intend to pull. For example use collet #3 for 6mm, collect #6 for 7mm, and collet #7 for .308 Caliber.

Hornady cam-lock bullet puller ammunition UlimateReloader

RCBS Lockout Lock Out die Dillon HornadyRCBS Lock-Out Die
A good safety option for users with progressive presses is the RCBS Lock-Out Die. This has a charge detection rod that dips into each case after powder has dropped. You adjust the die to the proper charge height for your desired load. If the actual dispensed charge is too high or too low, the Lock-Out Die senses the problem and stops the press from advancing to the next case (it does this by preventing the ram/shellplate from fully elevating). We’ve used the Lock-out die with success for both pistol and rifle cartridges. It’s sensitive to about one-half grain with pistol powders.

This Lock-Out Die works with Hornady and Dillon progressives as well as with RCBS progressives. It does take up one die station on the press.

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