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May 5th, 2025

BargainFinder 502: 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. Midsouth — Lyman Sale: Presses, Prep Machines, Tools, & More

⏺️ » 10-15% savings on presses, reloading tools, all Lyman products

Right now Midsouth is running a huge sale on virtually ALL Lyman products. Save 10% or more on reloading presses, case prep tools, dies and a wide variety of popular Lyman products. Click links for product types on sale now: Reloading Presses/Combos; Gunsmithing Tools; Case Prep Tools/Supplies; Bullet Casting Gear; Gauges and Calipers; and Cleaning tools/supplies.

2. MidwayUSA — Scopes & Spotting Scopes SALE, Up to 50% Off

⏺️ » Great deals on big name scopes and spotters

As part of its regular Sale & Clearance Program, MidwayUSA now has big-name optics at major savings. Save on ZEISS, Vortex, Burris, and other brands. CLICK HERE for hot optics deals. In addition to the four items shown above, there are dozens of other optics on sale discounted up to 50% off MSRP. In addition MidwayUSA is offering FREE Shipping for most optics over $99.00.

3. Precision Reloading — FREE Hazmat This Week

⏺️ » Super bargain; Buyers praise this defensive shotgun

Need powder or primers? Then head over to Precision Reloading. Now through 5/12/2025 you can get FREE Hazmat on Powder and/or Primers orders over $199.00. Use Code FREEHAZ during checkout to qualify. With current price levels, just a couple pounds of powder plus a couple 1K boxes of primers can reach that total. Then you can save $27-$29 in HazMat charges.

4. Palmetto SA — Dickinson 12ga Shotgun, $144.99

⏺️ » Super bargain; Buyers praise this defensive shotgun

For under $150.00 you can get a rugged, reliable defensive 12ga shotgun. Right now you can get the Dickensen TAC-4-ST pump shotgun for just $144.99 at Palmetto State Armory. This rig comes with pistol grip, optics rail, and adjustable cheek piece. Verified purchaser reviews have been very positive: “Great tactical shotgun for the price”; “Great price. Fast delivery. A pleasure to shoot. No issues.”

5. Palmetto SA — Bulk .22 LR Ammo, 5 to 8 cents per round

⏺️ » Great deals on American-made rimfire ammo — Federal, Rem, Winchester

For fun close-range shooting, it’s hard to beat the .22 LR rimfire cartridge. It is inexpensive, has low recoil, and barrels last many thousands of rounds. Right now you can get good, reliable, American-made .22 LR ammo at big savings. Bulk ammo packs of 250 to 1400 rounds are on sale for just 5 to 8 cents per round at Palmetto State Armory. Show above are three bargain packs, but there are many other great deals.

6. Amazon — Plano AW2 All Weather Rifle Case Sale, $153.32

⏺️ » Excellent wheeled case big enough for F-Class and Palma rifles

Traveling with a long gun requires a quality case that protects your valuable firearm. If you’re in need of a new case for your next hunting or match trip check out the 52″ Plano All Weather Rifle/Shotgun Case (#ad). With a 52″ internal length, this is long enough for most F-Class, PRS, Palma, and Benchrest rifles. You can also fit two hunting rifles inside (see photo). This all-weather case is strong, tough, and seals out moisture. With a Durashell Plus outer shell, this case is relatively lightweight yet durable. If you don’t need a 52″ case, Plano also offers 36″-long and 42″-long cases capable of carrying two rifles or shotguns.

7. Palmetto SA — SAR9 X Kit with Holster, Lamp, Mags, $249.99

⏺️ » Complete kit with Holster, Mag Carry Pack, Rail-mounted Light

Here’s a superb deal on a full SAR9 X 9mm Pistol Kit. The $249.99 SAR9 “X package” features a Cerakoted slide, 17-rd and 19-rd magazines PLUS holster, magazine pouch, magazine loader, and even a rail-mounted flashlight. This pistol offers good ergonomics with adjustable backstraps.

8. GunZoneDeals — MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise, $35.99

⏺️ » Great price on versatile, well-designed gun vise

Here’s an excellent gun vise on sale for just $35.99. The versatile MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise supports rifles and shotguns for cleaning/maintenance. High and low forks allow level or angled gun placement. The rubber-padded rotating stock clamp provides a firm hold. The base has 14 different compartments for tools/solvents, plus 11 slots for jags, brushes, and screwdrivers. On the side are tabs for two cleaning rods. This GV-20 vise is made from rugged, solvent-resistant polypropylene plastic. If this sells out on GunZoneDeals, Midsouth has the GV-30 Vise for $38.00.

9. Amazon — GuardTech Plus Gun Cleaning Kit, $47.50

⏺️ » Excellent full-featured cleaning kit for all types of guns

This big GuardTech Plus Cleaning Kit will work for rifles, pistols, and even shotguns. You get a big selection of brushes, jags, and mops that fit calibers .17 to .50. In addition, there are picks and tooth-brush-style brushes for cleaning your action, plus a pull-through cleaning rope. You get all this, in a nice fitted hard case, for just $47.50 on Amazon (#ad). Choose green case (as shown), or black case.

10. Midway USA — Walker’s Electronic EarMuffs on Sale

⏺️ Major savings on popular electronic hearing protection

This week the MidwayUSA Sales Page has major discounts on quality Walker Electronic EarMuffs. Get a combo with ANSI Z87.1 Safety Glasses and Razor Slim XTRM Electronic Muffs for just $39.99. This same muffs/eyewear combo is $59.99 on Amazon, so you save $20 (i.e. 33%). Or, if you want to talk with a shooting buddy or rangemaster, consider Walker’s FireMax Rechargeable Electronic Muffs with Detachable Microphone for $89.99 ($110 off MSRP). CLICK HERE for other MidwayUSA Sales and Clearance Offers.

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May 5th, 2025

Cartridge Efficiency — Bullet Velocity and Energy Vs. Case Volume

USAMU Handloading Guide Facebook cartridge efficiency

Efficient cartridges make excellent use of their available powder and case/bore capacity. They yield good ballistic performance with relatively little recoil and throat erosion.

USAMU Handloading Guide Facebook cartridge efficiency

Cartridge Efficiency: A Primer (pun intended!) by USAMU Staff

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) published a series of reloading articles on its Facebook Page. In this article, the USAMU discusses cartridge case efficiency and its benefits. While this is oriented primarily toward NRA High Power Rifle and Long Range (1000-yard) competition, these factors also apply to medium/big game hunters. Assuming one’s rifle and ammunition are accurate, key considerations include ballistic performance (i.e., resistance to wind effects, plus trajectory), recoil, and throat erosion/barrel life.

Efficient cartridges make excellent use of their available powder and case/bore capacity. They yield good ballistic performance with relatively little recoil and throat erosion. A classic example in the author’s experience involved a featherweight 7x57mm hunting/silhouette rifle. When loaded to modern-rifle pressures, just 43-44 grains of powder pushed a 139gr bullet at 2900 fps from its 22″ barrel. Recoil in this light rifle was mild; it was very easy to shoot well, and its performance was superb.

An acquaintance chose a “do everything” 7mm Remington Magnum for use on medium game at short ranges. A larger, heavier rifle, it used ~65 grains of powder to achieve ~3200 fps with similar bullets — from its 26″ barrel. Recoil was higher, and he was sensitive to it, which hampered his shooting ability.

Similarly efficient calibers include the 6mm BR [Norma], and others. Today’s highly-efficient calibers, such as 6mm BR and a host of newer developments might use 28-30 grains of powder to launch a 105-107gr match bullet at speeds approaching the .243 Winchester. The .243 Win needs 40-45 grain charges at the same velocity.

Champion-level Long Range shooters need every ballistic edge feasible. They compete at a level where 1″ more or less drift in a wind change could make the difference between winning and losing. Shooters recognized this early on — the then-new .300 H&H Magnum quickly supplanted the .30-06 at the Wimbledon winner’s circle in the early days.

The .300 Winchester Magnum became popular, but its 190-220gr bullets had their work cut out for them once the 6.5-284 and its streamlined 140-142gr bullets arrived on the scene. The 6.5-284 gives superb accuracy and wind performance with about half the recoil of the big .30 magnums – albeit it is a known barrel-burner.

Currently, the 7mm Remington Short Action Ultra-Magnum (aka 7mm RSAUM), is giving stellar accuracy with cutting-edge, ~180 grain bullets, powder charges in the mid-50 grain range and velocities about 2800+ fps in long barrels. Beyond pure efficiency, the RSAUM’s modern, “short and fat” design helps ensure fine accuracy relative to older, longer cartridge designs of similar performance.

Recent design advances are yielding bullets with here-to-fore unheard-of ballistic efficiency; depending on the cartridge, they can make or break ones decision. Ballistic coefficients (“BC” — a numerical expression of a bullet’s ballistic efficiency) are soaring to new heights, and there are many exciting new avenues to explore.

The ideal choice [involves a] balancing act between bullet BCs, case capacity, velocity, barrel life, and recoil. But, as with new-car decisions, choosing can be half the fun!

Factors to Consider When Evaluating Cartridges
For competitive shooters… pristine accuracy and ballistic performance in the wind are critical. Flat trajectory benefits the hunter who may shoot at long, unknown distances (nowadays, range-finders help). However, this is of much less importance to competitors firing at known distances.

Recoil is an issue, particularly when one fires long strings during competition, and/or multiple strings in a day. Its effects are cumulative; cartridges with medium/heavy recoil can lead to shooter fatigue, disturbance of the shooting position and lower scores.

For hunters, who may only fire a few shots a year, recoil that does not induce flinching during sight-in, practice and hunting is a deciding factor. Depending on their game and ranges, etc., they may accept more recoil than the high-volume High Power or Long Range competitor.

Likewise, throat erosion/barrel life is important to competitive shooters, who fire thousands of rounds in practice and matches, vs. the medium/big game hunter. A cartridge that performs well ballistically with great accuracy, has long barrel life and low recoil is the competitive shooter’s ideal. For the hunter, other factors may weigh more heavily.

Cartridge Efficiency and Energy — Another Perspective
Former Lapua staffer Kevin Thomas explains that efficiency can be evaluated in terms of energy:

“Cartridge efficiency is pretty straight forward — energy in vs. energy out. Most modern single-based propellants run around 178-215 ft/lbs of energy per grain. These figures give the energy potential that you’re loading into the rifle. The resulting kinetic energy transferred to the bullet will give you the efficiency of the round. Most cases operate at around 20-25% efficiency. This is just another way to evaluate the potential of a given cartridge. There’s a big difference between this and simply looking at max velocities produced by various cartridges.”

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May 5th, 2025

FN America Offers $200 High Power Pistol Instant Rebate

FN America now offers a $200 instant rebate on FN High Power handguns purchased from Guns.com during the month of May. For any new FN High Power purchased from Guns.com between May 1, 2025, and May 31, 2025, consumers will receive an instant rebate in the amount of $200, which will be reflected as a $200 discount off the posted purchase price. That will allow purchase of a new FN High Power starting at $832.98 (after instant rebate).

Built for the modern handgun owner, the FN High Power is an improved version of the legendary Browning High Power handgun designed by John Browning and then refined by FN Herstal. As a modern pistol designed for today’s sport shooter, the current High Power has been enhanced for greater accuracy, reliability, and trigger feel. With improvements to ergonomics and fire control, shootability and accuracy is better than the original FN High Power, thanks in part to the smooth, single-action trigger. In addition, today’s High Power includes an industry-first 17+1 capacity and is offered in three finish colors: Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), and stainless steel.

John Moses browning portrait High Power pistol History of Browning High Power Pistol
The High Power pistol is a single-action, semi-automatic pistol now offered with either 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger) or .40 S&W chamberings. It was based on a design by American firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN Herstal.

Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. FN Herstal named it the “High Power” because of it 13-round magazine capacity, almost twice that of other designs at the time, such as the Walther P38 or Colt M1911.

“With its roots traced to John Browning’s design from before World War II, the FN High Power is the most iconic handgun in our product line”, said Chris Cole, FN America Sr. Sales Director. “With today’s modernization of the High Power, combined with this rebate through Guns.com, it’s never been easier for customers to own a modern piece of history.”

To take advantage of the Guns.com FN High Power rebate promotion, please visit Guns.com/fn-america. CLICK HERE to learn more about the FN High Power pistol.

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BargainFinder 502: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

1. Midsouth — Lyman Sale: Presses, Prep Machines, Tools, & More

2. MidwayUSA — Scopes & Spotting Scopes SALE, Up to 50% Off

3. Precision Reloading — FREE Hazmat This Week

4. Palmetto SA — Dickinson 12ga Shotgun, $144.99

5. Palmetto SA — Bulk .22 LR Ammo, 5 to 8 cents per round

6. Amazon — Plano AW2 All Weather Rifle Case Sale, $153.32

7. Palmetto SA — SAR9 X Kit with Holster, Lamp, Mags, $249.99

8. GunZoneDeals — MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise, $35.99

9. Amazon — GuardTech Plus Gun Cleaning Kit, $47.50

10. Midway USA — Walker’s Electronic EarMuffs on Sale

Cartridge Efficiency — Bullet Velocity and Energy Vs. Case Volume

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