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June 23rd, 2025

BargainFinder 509: 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 — Athlon Rangecraft Vel Pro Chronograph, $399.99

⏺️ » impressive new compact radar chrono — competition for Garmin

The new Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar Chronograph is an impressive and very affordable compact chrono, now $399.99 at Midsouth. This employs Doppler radar allowing ultra-accurate velocity readings. Since the unit isn’t triggered by a muzzle blast, it can work with suppressors, muzzle brakes, and other muzzle devices. The Rangecraft Vel Pro reads velocities between 65 FPS and 5000 FPS. So far field tests have shown that the Athlon Rangecraft chrono is very reliable and picks up all shots fired with all types of rifles and pistols (even airguns). However the listed velocities may be a few FPS different than a Magnetospeed or Labradar. Athlon also has a good Ballistics Lite App that works with this chrono — see video at 21:45 time-mark. The unit includes a compact tripod.

2. Natchez — Truglo Optics Sale, Save up to 34%

⏺️ » Major savings on Truglo scopes — good for hunters and AR shooters

Truglo optics (scopes, red dots), offer notable features and great value. Right now Truglo optics products are on sale at Natchez at crazy low prices. For example the Truglo 4-16x44m EMINUS16 scope with illuminated reticle and scope mount is now just $209.99 — $111.00 off the regular $321.00 price. And for AR shooters the 1-4x24mm OMNIA4 Tactical scope is discounted to $159.99 complete with rugged Aptus-M1 scope mount (with rings) — a $75 savings.

3. Creedmoor Sports — Peterson Brass Sale

⏺️ » Save on good, American-made cartridge brass

Quality loads demand quality brass. We’ve been impressed with American-made Peterson brass that has performed great for popular cartridge types including 6mm Dasher, 6XC, 6×47 Lapua, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Norma Mag, .300 WinMag, .338 Lapua, .376 CheyTac and others. Peterson brass is very consistent and holds up well for multiple reload cycles. With the current Peterson sale, there are substantial discounts for: 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08, 7mm RUM, 30 Nosler, .300 RUM, 33 Nosler, and .338 Lapua.

4. Amazon — VEVOR 50″ Rifle TSA-Compliant Hard Case, $96.38

⏺️ » Good waterproof hard case with wheels — great value

Protecting your firearms requires a good, tough transport case. The VEVOR 50″ Rifle Case (#ad) features three layers of protective foam, solid locking points, wheels, and a IP67 waterproof case. This VEVOR gun case meets TSA gun case requirements, making it a good choice for marksmen and hunters who travel by air. At just $96.38 (29% off) this is a great deal — much cheaper than other sturdy, wheeled rifle cases of similar size. This case is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller among rifle hard cases.

5. MidwayUSA — Umarex Air Rifle Sale

⏺️ » Air rifles offer affordable shooting for many disciplines

With centerfire and rimfire ammunition costs rising, more people are giving airguns a try. Air rifle shoppers should consider Umarex airguns. These start at well under $200 with the current Umarex Sale at MidwayUSA. For example, the Umarex Synergis Elite Air Rifle just $179.39 on sale, including 3-9x40mm scope. And the impressive Umarex Gauntlet SL22 PCP Air Rifle is now just $389.89, $60 off the regular price. The Umarex lineup includes a wide variety of airguns from $55 to $1100 — for fun shooting or high-level competition. NOTE: For air rifles no FFL is required for transfer in most states.

6. Midsouth — Rifle Basix Trigger Sale, Save 10%

⏺️ » Excellent Triggers for Remington, Howa, CZ, Savage — 10% OFF

Do you want to upgrade your rifle’s trigger but have a limited budget for the trigger replacement? Consider Rifle Basix Triggers. Offered for many rifle brands including Remington, Savage, Howa, and CZ, Rifle Basix triggers feature crisp breaks and lighter trigger pull weight. Enhanced triggers can translate to better accuracy (and shot consistency) at the range and in the field.

7. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Universal Seating Die, $67.83

⏺️ » Great, versatile system for seating multiple caliber bullets

Are you tired of buying another expensive seating die every time you try a new cartridge type? With the unique Frankford Arsenal Universal Bullet Seating Die (#ad) you can have one die that loads multiple cartridge types. This clever bullet-seating system includes 3 different stems and 9 sleeves allowing you to seat .224 to .338-caliber bullets with this one multi-caliber tool. Forum members using this system have praised it. NOTE: the universal seating die comes with the .308-caliber sleeve pre-installed.

8. Amazon — Chuckwalla Competition Barrel Cooler, $58.95

⏺️ » Good product — extend barrel life, multiple charging options

Barrel heat can shorten life and cause erratic testing results. One very good barrel-cooling system is Chuckwalla’s Competition barrel cooler (#ad). This low-profile cooler has a flow tube that fits right-hand bolt-action rifles from .223 REM to .300 WSM. (It can also run in even larger chambers but with a looser fit.) The Chuckwalla’s shape and orange color allows this cooler to serve as a chamber flag. This cooling fan includes a AA battery pack with 8-hour run time and a USB charging connection. NOTE: As the AA batteries are NOT included, we suggest using rechargeable AA batteries.

9. Amazon — Acoway Roll-up Shooting Mat, $17.99

⏺️ » Handy roll-up mat at super-low price — black or green

Most rifle shooters can use a good, simple shooting mat that can be easily rolled up and stored. The ACOWAY Roll-Up Shooting Mat (#ad) measures 76″ x 29″ and has a durable, double-layered Nylon outer fabric in Black or Green. This mat provides a protective barrier between you and the ground. The black mat is just $17.99 while the green version is $19.99, both great deals. The mat folds into a handy smaller size, held with attached straps and clips.

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June 23rd, 2025

9th Circuit Rules CA One-Gun-Per-Month Law Is Unconstitutional

California “1-in-30″ Firearm Ban Struck Down in Ninth Circuit Decision
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a California law restricting gun purchases to just one every 30 days is absolutely unconstitutional. With a unanimous 3-0 decision, a Ninth Circuit panel held that California’s “one-gun-per-month” gun ban law clearly violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The full Ninth Circuit ruling in Nguyen v. Bonta can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/nguyen.

“California has a ‘one-gun-a-month’ law that prohibits most people from buying more than one firearm in a 30-day period. The district court held that this law violates the Second Amendment. We affirm. California’s law is facially unconstitutional because possession of multiple firearms and the ability to acquire firearms through purchase without meaningful constraints are protected by the Second Amendment and California’s law is not supported by our nation’s tradition of firearms regulation”, wrote Ninth Circuit Judge Forrest. At the end of the 24-page decision, Judge Forest added: “The Second Amendment expressly protects the right to possess multiple arms. It also protects against meaningful constraints on the right to acquire arms because otherwise the right to ‘keep and bear’ would be hollow.”

Plaintiffs in the case included two FFL gun dealers, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, and six private citizens including Michelle Nguyen, for whom the case is named.

The Nguyen v. Bonta lawsuit challenged the California statute that only allows for the purchase of one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle, from a licensed dealer within a 30-day period. Plaintiffs secured a summary judgment win at the District Court, which California then appealed to the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court decision, striking down the gun rationing law as impermissible under the Second Amendment.

READ FPC Report | READ SAF Report | READ CRPA Report

Firearms Policy Coalition Praises Result
“As this decision shows, the right to keep and bear arms cannot be limited by an arbitrary cap on the number of guns that can be acquired at one time”, explained FPC President Brandon Combs. “We have a right to buy more than one gun at a time just as we have a right to buy more than one bible at a time. FPC is proud to have secured the rights of peaceable people and will continue to fight forward until we eliminate immoral laws like this everywhere.”

Second Amendment Foundation Predicts Progress in Fighting California Gun Laws
“Today’s decision claws back a portion of Second Amendment rights stolen by California’s government”, said SAF Exec. Director Adam Kraut. “California’s one-gun-per-month law was in clear violation of the Second Amendment, as affirmed by the unanimous decision in the Ninth Circuit. This ruling is one step closer to liberating the people of the state from the totalitarian ideals of those in power who believe the right to keep and bear arms is a second-class right.”

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“There was no doubt the one-gun-per-month restriction was put in place to circumvent the ability of citizens to exercise their full Second Amendment rights,” said SAF founder and Exec. V.P. Alan M. Gottlieb. “This ruling is a victory for all who believe in the fundamental right to keep and bear arms[.]”

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June 23rd, 2025

How to Clean Brass by Wet-Tumbling — Plus Drying Options

Cartridge brass case tumbler thumblers wet brass stainless media lapua cleaning

Ace tactical shooter and gunsmith Jim See of Elite Accuracy LLC has tested a Frankford Arsenal rotary brass tumbler. Like the older Thumbler’s Tumblers, this can tumble your cases in a liquid solution. The wet-tumbling process worked very well Jim reports. Posting on Facebook, Jim noted: “I was super impressed with the Frankford Arsenal rotary tumbler and cleaning packs they sent me. I ran 350 pieces of brass for one hour. They now look great.” Jim appreciated not having to deal with dry tumbling media, such as crushed walnut shells. Dry media produces dust and can leave residues or clog flash-holes.

Cartridge brass case tumbler thumblers Frankford Arsenal wet brass stainless media lapua cleaning

Interestingly, Jim recommends you try wet-tumbling WITHOUT using stainless media. At least give it a try. Tumbling without media simplifies the process and you don’t have to worry about pins stuck in flash-holes or case-necks*. Jim reports: “Stainless steel pins come with the Frankford kit, but mine hit the trash right out of the box. There is no need to clean the inside of your cases 100% and that’s all the pins add to the equation. The brass bumping brass with hot water and Frankford’s liquid cleaner works great all by itself.” One wag stated: “That’s great to hear. Stainless steel pins are a PITA.”

Other Facebook posters concurred with Jim’s evaluation of the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler:

“I’ve had one for a couple years, and it works well. I usually run about 250-300 Dasher cases at once in it. But I use the pins because I’m OCD about clean brass.” — David W.

“I’ve had one for a year and a half and it definitely works with or without pins.” — Luke C.

“I got one about six months ago and have yet to use any stainless steel media [pins]. I just use some dawn, distilled water, and Lemi Shine®. Turns nasty 5.56 range brass bright and shiny.” — Brian D.

“I don’t use the pins either and use a combination of Dawn soap and Lemi Shine.” — Jon N.G.

This video shows how to assemble and operate the Frankford rotary tumbler. But note, Jim See does NOT feel that it is necessary to use stainless media.

How to Dry Your Brass — Hair Dryer Vs. Machine

The downside of wet tumbling is that you end up with a pile of wet brass at the end of the cleaning cycle. There are many ways to dry brass, from drying in the sun to using a kitchen oven (be careful not to “overcook” your brass). One Facebook poster asked Jim: “What is your drying method for wet brass, and how long does it take?”

Jim See replied: “To start I just drain off the dirty water, and rinse the brass with clean hot water. Then I roll the brass on a towel for 30 seconds and put the brass in a one-gallon bucket. Next I insert a hair dryer in the bucket (with the brass) and let it run for about 5 minutes. With this procedure, the drying process for me is done in less than 10 minutes.”

Jack Lanhart has another method: “I use a food dehydrator. It takes 30 to 45 minutes.”

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For those who don’t want to mess with towels and hair dryers, Frankford Arsenal offers a matching Platinum Series Case Dryer that simplifies the process of drying brass. Lyman also makes an excellent Cyclone Case Dryer. These drying machines each cost about $65.00 and both have multiple levels so you can separate different types of cartridge brass. Lyman states that “The forced heated air circulation of the Cyclone will dry your brass inside and out within an hour or two, with no unsightly water spots.” The Lyman dryer can also be used for ultrasonically-cleaned gun parts.

Cyclone Lyman Case cartridge dryer dehydrator

*The Frankford Rotary tumbler does include media separators if you choose to use the provided pins or other media. CLICK HERE for diagram showing how to use media separators.

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1. Midsouth — Athlon Rangecraft Vel Pro Chronograph, $399.99

2. Natchez — Truglo Optics Sale, Save up to 34%

3. Creedmoor Sports — Peterson Brass Sale

4. Amazon — VEVOR 50″ Rifle TSA-Compliant Hard Case, $96.38

5. MidwayUSA — Umarex Air Rifle Sale

6. Midsouth — Rifle Basix Trigger Sale, Save 10%

7. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Universal Seating Die, $67.83

8. Amazon — Chuckwalla Competition Barrel Cooler, $58.95

9. Amazon — Acoway Roll-up Shooting Mat, $17.99

9th Circuit Rules CA One-Gun-Per-Month Law Is Unconstitutional

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