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June 20th, 2025

Friday Feast — Elk Lasagna and Other NRA Recipes for Hunters

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In years past, one of our favorite features on the NRA Blog was the Friday Feast Recipe of the Week. In the past, the NRA Blog offered up a new delicious food recipe each Friday. Sadly the Friday Feast has not been updated for quite some time, but you can still see dozens of past Friday Feast recipes with this link:

SEE ALL NRA Blog Friday Feast Recipes for Hunters »

Today’s featured Friday Feast combines two things we love — Italian pasta and Elk meat. Article author Emily Rupertus shares our passion for pasta: “I love pasta. I can’t get enough of it! So when I came across this Classic Elk Lasagna, I couldn’t resist sharing with you! You have to try this perfect twist on a classic comfort food.” After assembling your Lasagna in a big cast-iron skillet and covering with tin-foil, bake the Elk Lasagna in a 400° oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil, add more cheese and continue to bake uncovered for ten more minutes.

Ingredients
1/2 Package of Lasagna Noodles
1 lb Ground Elk Meat (you can substitute ground venison or antelope)
1 Medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Cups Tomato Sauce
32 oz. Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (sliced)
2 eggs

Bake in 12″ – 14″ Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

CLICK HERE for Recipe Details and Cooking Instructions.

Elk Lasagna Friday Feast recipe NRA Blog
Yellowstone Elk photo from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Here are three other Friday Feast Recipe offerings:

pheasant breast recipe

grilled venison backstrap kabob recipe

pulled wild boar sandwich recipe

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June 19th, 2025

CMP National Matches at Camp Perry in July and August 2025

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The CMP National matches at Camp Perry, Ohio kick off on July 6, 2025 and run through August 9, 2025. The National Matches are open to the public and have offered a wide range of events and matches since 1907. Held annually at Camp Perry, the National Matches include a wide range of events for rimfire rifles, centerfire rifles, and pistols. Listed below are event by category. Click on each discipline below for registration information, detailed match program, and schedule.

These matches are conducted by a partnership of the CMP and Ohio National Guard. Since their inception, the National Matches have become a huge national shooting sports festival with over 4,500 annual participants including many of the world’s best marksmen.

Nat’l 3P Smallbore and Air Rifle

Smallbore Prone Matches

Air Pistol Nationals

NM Air Gun Events

National Trophy Pistol Matches

GSSF CMP National Challenge

Rimfire Sporter Match

National Matches Clinics and Schools

National Trophy Rifle Matches and Highpower Rifle Championship

National Match Games Matches

National Mid- and Long Range Matches

Simulator Match Steel Challenge

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2025 CMP National Matches Program and Calendar

The full National Match Program and National Match Calendar are available online.

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E-Targets at 2025 National Matches — Rimfire and Centerfire

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After years of testing, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will make full use of eTargets at the 2025 National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, which run July 20 through August 9, 2025. The advanced Kongsberg eTargets will be used at all Highpower rifle matches, National Trophy Rifle competitions, and Rifle Games events. In addition the eTargets will be used for the Rimfire Sporter Match on July 20 and the National Mid/Long Range Matches in August. The use of eTargets eliminates the need for pit duty, drastically cutting down the duration of each match. “Shooting on eTargets is just a better experience for all competitors” notes Brian Williams, CMP Highpower manager. CLICK HERE to learn more about Camp Perry eTargets.

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These matches are conducted by a partnership of the CMP and Ohio National Guard. Since their inception, the National Matches have become a huge, national shooting sports festival with well over 4,500 annual participants. School students and competitors range from beginners to many of the world’s best.

Feel free to contact the CMP Competitions Department at competitions@thecmp.org or (419) 635-2141, ext. 724 or 714 for additional questions.

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June 19th, 2025

The Origins of Silhouette Shooting — Mexican BBQ Beginnings

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The NRA Blog ran an feature on Silhouette shooting by NRA Silhouette Program Coordinator Jonathan Leighton. Here are selections from Leighton’s story:

NRA Silhouette Shooting
The loud crack from the bullet exiting the muzzle followed by an even louder ‘clang’ as you watch your target fly off the railing is really a true addiction for most Silhouette shooters. There is nothing better than shooting a game where you actually get to see your target react to the bullet. In my opinion, this is truly what makes this game so much fun.

Metallic Silhouette — A Mexican Import
Silhouette shooting came to this country from Mexico in the 1960s. It is speculated that sport had its origins in shooting contests between Pancho Villa’s men around 1914. After the Mexican Revolution the sport spread quickly throughout Mexico. ‘Siluetas Metalicas’ uses steel silhouettes shaped like game animals. Chickens up front followed by rows of pigs, turkeys, and furthest away, rams. Being that ‘Siluetas Metalicas’ was originally a Mexican sport, it is common to hear the targets referred to by their Spanish names Gallina (chicken), Javelina (pig), Guajalote (turkey) and Borrego (ram). Depending on the discipline one is shooting, these animals are set at different distances from the firing line, but always in the same order.

Before Steel There Was… Barbeque
In the very beginnings of the sport, live farm animals were used as targets, and afterwards, the shooters would have a barbeque with all the livestock and/or game that was shot during the match. The first Silhouette match that used steel targets instead of livestock was conducted in 1948 in Mexico City, Mexico by Don Gonzalo Aguilar. [Some matches hosted by wealthy Mexicans included high-ranking politicians and military leaders].

As the sport spread and gained popularity during the 1950s, shooters from the Southwestern USA started crossing the Mexican border to compete. Silhouette shooting came into the US in 1968 at the Tucson Rifle Club in Arizona. The rules have stayed pretty much the same since the sport has been shot in the US. NRA officially recognized Silhouette as a shooting discipline in 1972, and conducted its first NRA Silhouette Nationals in November of 1972.

Great Video of Silhouette Shooting in Canada with Drone Footage

Now There Are Multiple Disciplines
The actual sport of Silhouette is broken into several different disciplines. High Power Rifle, Smallbore Rifle, Cowboy Lever Action Rifle, Black Powder Cartridge Rifle, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Hunter’s Pistol are the basic disciplines. Cowboy Lever Action is broken into three sub-categories to include Smallbore Cowboy Rifle, Pistol Cartridge Cowboy Lever Action, and regular Cowboy Lever Action. Black Powder Cartridge Rifle also has a ‘Scope’ class, and Hunter’s Pistol is broken into four sub-categories. Some clubs also offer Military Rifle Silhouette comps.

Here is a rimfire silhouette match conducted by the Sporting Shooters’ Assn. of Australia.
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Where to Shoot Silhouette
NRA-Sanctioned matches are found at gun clubs nation-wide. There are also many State, Regional, and National matches across the country as well. You can find match listings on the Shooting Sports USA website or contact the NRA Silhouette Department at (703) 267-1465. For more info, visit SteelChickens.com, the #1 website dedicated to Silhouette shooting sports.

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June 19th, 2025

Weaver Rail vs. Picatinny Rail — What Are the Differences?

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Readers often ask “What’s the difference between a Weaver scope rail and a Picatinny Rail?” The answer is not as simple as it seems. The dimensions of a Picatinny Rail should be consistent (from one rail-maker to another), since there IS a government spec. Conversely, there is some variance in “Weaver-style” rails. The width of the groove is the most important difference between Picatinny Rails and Weaver-type rails. “Mil-spec” Picatinny rails will have a grove width of 0.206″ while Weaver rails typically have a narrower, 0.180″ groove width.

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Does your rifle have a Weaver Rail or Picatinny Rail? Check the dimensions to be sure.

A while back, Brownells had a helpful GunTech™ Article that discussed the Picatinny Rail vs. Weaver Rail. That article explained:

What are the differences between the ‘Picatinny’ and the ‘Weaver’ systems? The profile of the two systems is virtually identical. Depending on the quality of the machining done by the manufacturer, the two systems should be indistinguishable from the profile. The key difference lies in the placement of the recoil grooves and with width of the grooves. MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) grooves are .206″ wide and have a center-to-center width of .394”. The placement of these grooves has to be consistent in order for it to be a true Picatinny MIL-STD system. Weaver systems have a .180” width of recoil groove and are not necessarily consistent in a center-to-center measurement from one groove to the next.

Picatinny Rail specifications 1913 Mil-std

In many instances, a Weaver system has a specific application that it is machined for, so interchangeability is not necessarily an issue. A MIL-STD-1913 system must adhere to the specifications listed above in order for it to be considered MIL-STD, since the military desires uniformity in the recoil grooves to allow for different systems to be mounted on the weapon with no concern for compatibility.

Now, what does this mean? Boiled down, it means that accessories designed for a Weaver system will, in most cases, fit on a Picatinny system. The reverse, however, is probably not the case. Due to the larger recoil groove, Picatinny accessories will not fit a Weaver system. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule, but for a good rule-of-thumb, [full-width] Picatinny won’t fit Weaver, but Weaver accessories WILL fit Picatinny.

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June 18th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee Approves Elimination of $200 NFA Tax

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Good news for gun owners — we are a step closer to the elimination of the $200 National Firearms Act taxes on suppressors and short-barreled guns. After passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee officially advanced language to fully repeal the excise taxes imposed under the National Firearms Act (NFA).

Thanks to aggressive advocacy from Gun Owners of America (GOA) and mounting grassroots pressure, the Senate’s version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” now includes full repeal of the $200 NFA tax on:

Suppressors
Short-barreled rifles (SBRs)
Short-barreled shotguns (SBSs)
“Any Other Weapons” (AOWs)

This expands the House-passed repeal of the suppressor tax. The bill next heads to the “Byrd Bath” review, where non-budgetary provisions may be stripped, but because the NFA operates primarily as a tax mechanism — given that the Supreme Court held that the NFA is primarily a tax in Sonzinky v. U.S. (1937) — GOA feels strongly that the provision ought to survive.

Erich Pratt, GOA Senior V.P., stated: “The House opened the door — now the Senate is charging through it. The American people have been forced to pay hundreds of dollars and submit to federal gun registration just to own firearms that are protected by the Second Amendment[.] This is a monumental step toward dismantling the ATF’s unconstitutional enforcement regime, and the Senate must finish the job.”

Aidan Johnston, GOA Director of Federal Affairs, added: “The Senate Finance Committee’s move to fully repeal the unconstitutional and archaic National Firearms Act tax on short-barreled firearms and suppressors is the direct result of relentless pressure from GOA’s grassroots and our lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. The government has no right to tax and register accessories like suppressors or firearms with short barrels.”

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June 18th, 2025

SIG Sauer P322 Comp Pistol — Great Option for Rimfire Matches

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One of the most fun things you can do with a firearm is to shoot reactive targets at relatively short ranges. For this kind of shooting, a rimfire gun is the way to go. Recoil is way less so you can transition targets quickly, and the cost of .22 LR ammo is a fraction of the cost of centerfire ammo. Rimfire is a bargain — you can get decent bulk .22 LR ammo for just six cents ($0.06) a round. Even cheap 9mm ammo can cost you twenty-four cents ($0.24) a round or more — that’s four times more expensive than .22 LR!

If you’re looking for a nice .22 LR pistol for gun games, we can recommend the SIG Sauer P322-COMP pistol. Designed for speed, accuracy, and flat shooting (low muzzle flip), this rimfire pistol is ready for competition right out of the box. It comes with a red dot optic, barrel-mounted compensator, slide-mounted racker, good trigger, and high-capacity (20- and 25-rd) magazines. READ P322 Manual.

We think this would be a good choice for fun action pistol matches. One YouTube viewer noted: “I applaud SIG… basically [the P322-COMP is] the first RFPO (Rimfire Pistol Open) factory option for Steel Challenge. Every other gun on the market you have to buy the optic, thumb rest, and compensator.”

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SIG P322-COMP — Components and Features Video


NOTE: This 44-second video from SIG Sauer has detailed illustrations of all components with 3D rotation of the pistol so you can see it from all angles.

Sig sauer p322 p-322 .22 lr 22lr pistol handgun competitionThe SIG SAUER P322-COMP is a competition-ready .22 LR rimfire pistol with class-leading 25+1-round and 20+1-round capacity. It has a threaded barrel equipped with a 2-port compensator and comes with a factory-installed ROMEO Zero Elite Red Dot Optic. The polymer grip features an extended magazine catch, adjustable trigger shoe, sport takedown lever, 1913 rail, and integrated magwell. The Single Action Only hammer-fired action on the P322-COMP is completely enclosed in a two-tone competition alloy slide with a high viz fiber-optic front sight, plus front, rear, and top cocking serrations. The ambidextrous, slide-mounted racker ensures easy slide manipulation. The pistol ships with (1) 20-round magazine and (1) 25-round magazine.

P322-COMP Specs:
Caliber: .22 LR
Capacity: 20+1, 25+1
Barrel length: 4 inches
Sight Radius: 6 inches
Weight (w/magazine): 19.8 oz.

22Plinkster Review of P322-COMP Pistol

Note how fast 22Plinkster can hit multiple targets with this new brake-equipped pistol. No question this rimfire pistol would be fun to shoot on steel targets.

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June 18th, 2025

Primers — How They Work and Primer Types Compared

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Winchester Pistol Primers on bench. Photo courtesy UltimateReloader.com.

There is an excellent article about primers on the Shooting Times website. We strongly recommend you read Mysteries And Misconceptions Of The All-Important Primer, written by Allan Jones. Mr. Jones is a bona fide expert — he served as the manager of technical publications for CCI Ammunition and Speer Bullets and Jones authored three editions of the Speer Reloading Manual.

» READ Full Primer “Mysteries and Misconceptions” Article

This authoritative Shooting Times article explains the fine points of primer design and construction. Jones also reveals some little-known facts about primers and he corrects common misconceptions. Here are some highlights from the article:

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Useful Trivia — even though Small Rifle and Small Pistol primer pockets share the same depth specification, Large Rifle and Large Pistol primers do not. The standard pocket for a Large Pistol primer is somewhat shallower than its Large Rifle counterpart, specifically, 0.008 to 0.009 inch less.

Magnum Primers
There are two ways to make a Magnum primer — either use more of the standard chemical mix to provide a longer-burning flame or change the mix to one with more aggressive burn characteristics. Prior to 1989, CCI used the first option in Magnum Rifle primers. After that, we switched to a mix optimized for spherical propellants that produced a 24% increase in flame temperature and a 16% boost in gas volume.

Foiled Again
Most component primers have a little disk of paper between the anvil and the priming mix. It is called “foil paper” not because it’s made of foil but because it replaces the true metal foil used to seal early percussion caps. The reason this little disk exists is strictly a manufacturing convenience. Wet primer pellets are smaller than the inside diameter of the cup when inserted and must be compacted to achieve their proper diameter and height. Without the foil paper, the wet mix would stick to the compaction pins and jam up the assembly process.

Read Full Primer Story on ShootingTimes.com

Primer Functionality and Primer Types Compared
This video looks at a variety of primer types from multiple manufacturers, foreign and domestic. The video explains the basics of how primers function, and then explains the key characteristics of standard primers, magnum primers, and mil-spec primers (designed for semi-auto rifles).

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June 17th, 2025

NRA America’s Rifle Challenge on ShootingUSA TV This Week

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Shooting USA TV has a good show this week. Shooting USA’s Wednesday episode features the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge, an AR-based competition program for shooters of all levels. On April 19, 2025, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, the NRA held the America’s Rifle Challenge, a one-day competition giving participants an intro to action shooting sports with AR-15 type rifles. The NRA provided awards/prizes for competitors and winners. ShootingUSA filmed the match and conducted interviews with competitors.

Shooting USA SHOW TIMES: This Shooting USA Episode airs Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific; 8:00 PM Central. If you miss the regular broadcast, you can stream the show online at any time on Vimeo for $0.99 per episode.

On April 19, 2025, at Camp Atterbury the NRA held the America’s Rifle Challenge, a one-day, multi-stage competition with AR-15 type rifles. This is a new shooting sport format designed with two competition classes to challenge both novices and experienced practical shooters.

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In this video, Professional shooter, Ryan Muller, shows three typical AR-15 platform configurations and shares what he looks for in an AR-15 rifle for long-range shooting, competitive shooting, and home defense — all of which are also suitable options for AR Challenge competition.

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America’s Rifle Challenge Match Gear Requirements:
AR rifle in .223/5.56, .300 Blackout, or .308 Win
Level 1 Ammo Requirement: 125 Rounds (bring 180 Rounds)
Level 2 Ammo Requirement: 150 Rounds (bring 200 Rounds)
All firearms must have Empty Chamber Indicator
At least three magazines
Magazine holders
AR Sling required
Hearing protection
Eye protection

America’s Rifle Challenge Event Levels:

Level 1: The Level 1 course of fire is conducted from 10 out to 100 yards with competitors firing from different positions under time constraints. Level 1 is intended for AR owners new to competitive shooting. This event focuses on building skills to improve accuracy, speed, and mechanics. L1 matches are conducted from 100 yards and inward, with a balance of both time and accuracy being measured in every event. There are currently five total stages of fire in this match, with more in development. NOTE: Level 1 is limited to the first 32 competitors (4 squads). Space in level 1 is limited, so sign up quickly.

Level 2: The Level 2 course of fire covers the full spectrum of what is possible with an AR. L2 matches are conducted from 500 yards inward. Competitors will face a variety of stages designed to test skills — shooting and moving, positional shooting skills, long-range precision, speed, stage planning, and use of barricades, as well as close-quarters exercises. Level 2 offers a higher round count and more dynamics to the stages. NOTE: Level 2 is limited to the first 60 competitors (6 squads).

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June 17th, 2025

2025 CMP Eastern Games Draws Nearly 450 Participants

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The CMP Eastern Games ran April 25 through May 4, 2025 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. The 2025 Eastern Games had nearly 450 competitors from 33 states who competed in a variety of events including rimfire sporter, highpower rifle, long range rifle, and pistol. This popular event, part of CMP’s Travel Games series, combines competitions and educational clinics open to adults and juniors of all experience levels. CLICK HERE to learn more about the CMP Eastern Games.

» VIEW 2025 CMP Eastern Games Match Program

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The CMP employs electronic targets for all highpower and long-range events at Eastern Games.

Here Are Some of the Notable Eastern Games Winners by Category:

Garand Match Overall: David (Greg) Ficklin, 296-6X *New Record
Long Range Aggregate: SSG Logan Frost, USA, 793-36X
Four Gun Aggregate: Keith Schachle, 1151-35X
Mid-Range 3×600 Match Rifle (and High Overall): Jerrel Neuhaus, 598-30X
Carbine Match Overall: Victor Betzold, 359-3X
Vintage Sniper Team Semi-Auto: Team Shenanigans, 395-24X *New Record
Rimfire Sporter Match Tactical: John Hawes, 596-39X *New Record
Overall Individual Pistol Aggregate: CWO4 Brian Turlington, USCG, 1546-20X

There will be modern and vintage military rifle competitions, like the Springfield, Carbine, and John C. Garand Matches, as well as the .22 Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Vintage Sniper team event. Mid-Range 3×600 and 1,000-yard Long Range matches, added to Eastern Games in recent years, will also make a return in 2025, as well as CMP Cup Rifle Matches – comprised of 4-Man Team, 80 Shot and EIC Rifle competitions. All rifle matches will be fired on advanced CMP electronic targets, removing pit duty. That allows matches to be concluded more quickly.

Long Range Competition at CMP Eastern Games

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The newest addition to the CMP Eastern Games is the Long Range program for Palma rifles, service rifles, and F-Class rifles. KTS (Kongsberg Target System) electronic targets were used for this match as well as all other rifle matches. Shown above is a Long Range competitor shooting with scoped Eliseo Tubegun. Note the viewing screen for electronic target. In addition to the Long Range Rifle matches, there will be a mid-range 3×600 match, EIC Rifle match, 80-shot HP match, Carbine Match, Vintage Sniper Match, 4-Man Team match, and other rifle competitions.

Garand, Springfield and Modern Military (GSMM) Matches

Like other Travel Games events, those competing in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles will have the chance to earn a GCA (Garand Collectors Association) Master Marksman medal.

Service Rifle Competition at CMP Eastern Games

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There were multiple matches for modern service rifles. Current rules allow ARs to be fitted with optics. In CMP and NRA service rifle competitions using AR-15 platform rifles, scopes are allowed with a maximum magnification of 4.5X and a maximum objective lens of 34mm, and the rifle, including the optic, must weigh no more than 11.5 pounds.

Rimfire Sporter Competition at CMP Eastern Games

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The CMP had a good turn-out of Rimfire Sporter class competitors. Rimfire Sporter competition uses relatively inexpensive .22 LR production rifles and is a good way to enjoy a CMP match without a huge investment in rifle and scope. John Hawes set a new 596-39X record in Rimfire Sporter Tactical Class. Victor Betzold won Rimfire Sporter T-Class with 588-33.

Pistol Competition at the CMP Eastern Games

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The Eastern Games included multiple pistol competitions including Centerfire, .45 and .22 Pistol 900 Aggregates and a Service Revolver EIC Match. In the pistol competitions, Daniel Kupar won the any sights category in the Pistol 2700 Aggregate with a score of 2563-95X. SFC Ryan Adams won metallic sights with 2513-59X. Martha Hall took first place for .22 only with her score of 2433-51X.

For more information about the CMP and its programs, visit TheCMP.org.

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June 16th, 2025

BargainFinder 508: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

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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. EuroOptic — Vortex Optics 15% Off Site-Wide Sale

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⏺️ » Save 15% on Vortex scopes, spotting scopes, LRFs and more

If you’re in the market for a new scope, spotter, rangefinder, binoculars and/or other optics, check out the Vortex sale at EuroOptic.com. For a limited time, save 15% on most Vortex products when you use promo CODE VTX15. There is a wide selection of scopes available for both hunting and competition use, with FFP and SFP models. Vortex also makes very popular spotting scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders.

2. Palmetto State Armory — S&W M&P 15-22 Sport Kit, $449.99

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⏺️ » Excellent rifle for NRL22 matches and plinking — save $150

Looking for a .22 LR AR-type rifle that’s fun and cheap to shoot? Check out the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 now on sale for $449.99 at Palmetto State Armory with 3 mags and gun case. This rig has the look and feel of an AR15 so it’s great for cross-training. The stock adjusts and there is a good trigger. The 10-inch handguard has Magpul M-LOK slots, allowing users to easily add accessories. This 16″-barrel M&P 15-22 Sport also boasts the excellent Magpul MBUS front and rear folding sights. Right now save $150 on this M&P 15-22 combo kit with gun case and three high-capacity rimfire magazines.

3. Powder Valley — Primers in Stock, Small and Large Rifle

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⏺️ Grab some top-quality match-grade primers now — large and small

Powder Valley has the primers you’ve been looking for! Top-quality primers favored by competitive shooters are in stock now: CCI BR4 Small Rifle Benchrest Primers ($99.95), CCI 450 Small Rifle Primers ($65.95), CCI No. 41 Milspec Primers ($78.95), Federal Gold Medal Match 205M Small Rifle Primers ($99.95), and CCI No. 34 Large Rifle Military Primers ($99.95). A wide variety of other rifle, shotshell, and pistol primers are in stock at Powder Valley now. NOTE: Along with these primer deals, Powder Valley offers FREE HAZMAT on Tuesday, June 19, 2025. This One-Day Deal is good for powder/primer orders over $99.00.

4. Midsouth — Top-Tier Powders Clearance Sale, Up to 12% OFF

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⏺️ Major savings on match-winning powders, in stock now

Midsouth is running a major Clearance Sale on some great powders. Alliant 15.5 TS (Temp Stable) has proven very accurate in our tests and showed an amazingly low ES/SD in a 30-shot test. It is a really great powder with exceptional temperature stability. IMR 8208 XBR proved exceptionally accurate in a variety of rifles and is a great choice for .308 Win. It has a burn rate close to H4895. And Vihtavuori N133 is the leading powder of choice for 6PPC short-range benchrest. Many other great powders including VV N570, Hodgdon H1000, Alliant Reloder 50, and Shooters World SW4350 are clearance-sale priced now.

5. Amazon — Frankford Intellidropper Scale/Dispenser, $159.99

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⏺️ Fast, programmable, accurate dispenser at great price

The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper (#ad) is a high-quality powder scale/dispenser. It’s accurate to +/- one-tenth of a grain, dispenses in seconds, and can be controlled by a handy mobile App that stores charge weights for different cartridges. This unit has a 7000-grain capacity with both auto and manual trickle capability. This $159.99 sale price is great deal — save $70 off the $230 regular retail price.

6. Champion’s Choice — 52″ Deluxe Rifle Case, $85.00

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⏺️ » High-quality soft case big enough for Palma and F-Class rifles

Typical soft rifle cases will not fit long-barreled match rifles. But this 52″-long quality case from Champion’s Choice is big enough for most F-Class and Palma rifles. Forum members highly recommend this $85.00 Deluxe Rifle Case which has a water-resistant heavy duty 600 denier PVC outer shell. It has large outside pockets for ammo and accessories, and is well-padded with over 1″ of thick high-density foam. This case boasts a carry handle, adjustable shoulder strap, and backpack straps. The case even has an interior tube for holding a cleaning rod.

7. Midsouth — Aguila .22 LR ammo, 2000-rd case, $114.99

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⏺️ » Great 2000-round .22 LR bulk pack, super-low price

Modern .22 LR rimfire ammo is way cheaper than centerfire ammo, which can cost $1.30 or more per round for your own handloads, given the high costs of bullets, powder, and primers. Here’s a great deal — Midsouth offers 2000 rounds of Aguila .22 LR for only $114.99. This 38gr High Velocity Copper Plated Hollow Point is sold in a 2000-rd case. The $114.99 price works out to just $.06 (six cents) per round.

8. Amazon — Waterproof 200rd Rifle Ammo Case, $49.99/$39.99

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⏺️ » Great high-capacity waterproof ammo transport case — three versions

Keep 200 rounds of ammo securely stored in this Waterproof Ammo Case (#ad), now $49.99 on sale. Made of high-strength ABS plastic, this 11.5″ x 9.5″ x 4.5″ ammo transport case can withstand harsh environments, resist impact, and protect against scratches. Shown above is the version that holds 200 .308 Win-sized rounds. If you are traveling long distances to a major match, this is a good option. The ammo is very secure with a foam base surrounding every round.

Another model holds 200 .223 Rem rounds in the same-size case. This .223 Rem version — great for varminters or service rifle shooters — is priced $39.99 on Amazon (#ad). There is also a $36.99 double-decker KingHardCase (#ad) that holds 350 rounds of pistol ammo.

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9. Amazon — MAICO 20-CH Walkie-Talkie Pair Set, $19.94

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⏺️ » Get good Walkie-Talkie Pair for under $20.00!

Walkie-Talkies are “must-have” items for long-range shooting. The MOICO 22-CH Long-Range Walkie-Talkie Set is an Amazon Favorite in FRS Handheld Radios. These MOICO units offer VOX hands-free functionality plus a handy built-in LED flashlight. This MOICO 2-Radio set is now just $19.94 on Amazon (#ad) with orange or black top section. Models with other colors (Day-glo Green, Silver, Blue) are $20.99 or $25.99.

10. Amazon — Rust Preventer Bags (3-Pack), $15.99

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⏺️ » Protect long guns during storage — rust prevention bags

Keep firearms rust-free during storage with Victory VCI Rust Prevention Storage Bags ($15.99/3-pack) (#ad). These 12″x48″ durable Victory VCI bags block out moisture, humidity, and other environmental factors that can cause damage. Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology releases a safe, odorless vapor that forms a protective molecular layer on metal surfaces, preventing rust and tarnishing. Anti-rust bags are essential for rifles with blued steel, and even stainless guns should use anti-rust bags for storage.

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