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September 15th, 2025

BargainFinder 521: 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. Palmetto State Armory — CANIK 9mm Pistol Sale and REBATE

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⏺️ » Good handguns with Factory Rebates up to $100

If you’re in the market for 9mm target or carry pistol check out the CANIK TP9SFx and MC9L pistols now on sale at Palmetto SA. The full-frame CANIK TP9SFx is great for gun games with a good trigger, long sight radius, and ability to mount red-dot (reflex) optics. The more compact CANIK Mete MC9L has adjustable backstraps, is also red-dot capable, and despite its compact size it boasts a 17+1 capacity. NOTE: CANIK is offering significant rebates (up to $100) on many handguns through 9/30/2025. To qualify for a rebate: 1. Purchase a qualifying CANIK pistol; 2. Scan the QR Code; 3. Complete the Online Rebate Form.

2. Amazon — RCBS Chargemaster Link, $299.99

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⏺️ » Popular Electronic Scale/Dispenser with Bluetooth App

The RCBS Chargemaster Link is a top-grade electronic powder scale/dispenser. This unit is fast and accurate. It also connects with an RCBS reloading App via Bluetooth. Using the RCBS ChargeMaster Link is easy. You can use the keypad or run the RCBS App that allows you to customize powder dispensing settings. The ChargeMaster Link’s load cell and electronics are extremely accurate, providing precise measurements with all powder types for rifles and handguns.

3. Graf & Sons — Sierra Bullet Sale, Save 15%

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⏺️ » Major savings on excellent match and hunting bullets

Sierra bullets are a top choice for hunting, target shooting, PRS/NRL competition, and self-defense. Right now a vast selection of Sierra bullets are on sale at Grafs.com. Save 15% on popular .22, 6mm, 6.5mm, .277, 7mm, and .308 Caliber rifle bullets, plus pistol projectiles, and get $12.95 flat rate shipping. For example the .224 40gr BlitzKing is just $28.04/100, the 6mm 107gr MatchKing is just $38.24/100, and the 6.5mm 120gr ProHunter is just $35.69/100. There are dozens of other Sierra bullet types on sale. NOTE: If Graf’s doesn’t have the Sierra bullets you want, Midsouth has 28 Sierra bullet types on sale right now. Midsouth deals include: .224 60gr MatchKing $21.99/100; 6mm 110gr MatchKing $99.99/250, .308 155gr TMK, $49.99/100.

4. Amazon — Lyman 8-station Turret Press, $279.99

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⏺️ » 8-station turret press is great for loading multiple cartridge types

The 8-station Lyman Brass Smith All-American 8 Press (#ad) is an impressive product. This sturdy turret press is made from heavy-duty cast iron. The 8-die station turret will hold up to four 2-die sets. Below the turret is a rigid cast iron frame, housing a 1″-diameter ram and compound linkage. NOTE: With a $279.99 price on Amazon, the 8-station Lyman is $109 cheaper than the $389.05 7-station Redding T-7. No question, that’s a significant price advantage.

5. EuroOptic — TriggerTech Trigger Sale, 34-40% Off

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⏺️ » Save up to 40% on popular triggers for bolt guns and ARs

Upgrading your trigger is an efficient way to improve performance. We like the TriggerTech line of triggers. Currently there are a number of very good TriggerTech triggers on sale at EuroOptic. You will find nice, adjustable triggers for Remington 700s and Rem 700 clone actions. In addition, TriggerTech offers a large selection of AR triggers suitable for both match and defensive applications. Save up to 40% with this sale.

6. Midway — Burris Fullfield Scope, $139.99

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⏺️ » Good, light-weight hunting rifle scope at ultra-low price

Need a compact, lightweight, affordable optic for your hunting rifle? Check out this Burris Fullfield 2.5-10x42mm, now just $139.99 on sale ($60 OFF). Constructed from a single piece of durable aluminum, the Fullfield’s 2.5-10X magnification range is just about ideal for game hunters, and the scope’s mere 15-oz. weight reduces the burden of your rifle in the field. The knobs offer smooth elevation/windage adjustments, and the Wind MOA reticle is very good for hunting. This scope comes with the Burris “Forever” warranty.

7. Amazon — Hornady Rapid Safe, $112.24

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⏺️ » Good fast-access handgun safe for home or shop

Prevent firearm accidents, theft, and misuse with the Hornady Rapid Safe Keypad Vault RFID (#ad) now $112.24 on sale. This rapid access safe can store handguns, ammo, and/or valuables. With the RFID technology, this safe can be opened in seconds. This Hornady Rapid Safe is made from 14-gauge steel and has a thick steel lid for added security. A pre-drilled housing allows you to bolt this safe to a secure structure. This safe has a back-up mechanical lock.

8. Amazon — Tactical Shooting Mat, $17.99

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⏺️ » Very affordable waterproof nylon mat

All shooters need a good, durable shooting mat. A good, low-cost option is this Tactical Shooting Mat. Priced at just $17.99 on Amazon (#ad), this mat measures 78.4″ x 29.5″, long enough for even a tall shooter. The 900D Nylon fabric is waterproof with good tear resistance. This mat can do double-duty as a sleeping mat for camping. This mat also features 2 rows of MOLLE mil-spec webbing. Note, the Amazon header erroneously lists a 98″x29″ size. This mat is actually 78.4″ x 29.5″ inches.

9. MidwayUSA — Vortex Diamondback Gen 1 Binoculars, $129.99

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⏺️ » Save $100 on good compact binoculars for hunters

Hunting season is almost here. Every hunter should have a decent set of binoculars to spot deer and elk. These 10-power Vortex Diamondback Binoculars are rubber-armored and 100% weatherproof with O-Ring seals. Get these for just $129.99, a 43% savings off the regular $229.99 price. These binocs come with Rainguard eyepiece cover, lens covers, comfort neck strap, and a deluxe carry case.

10. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Powder Funnel Kit, $29.99

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⏺️ » Handy smooth-flow funnels with 8 sizes

Charging cartridges has never been so easy. The Frankford Arsenal Aluminum Powder Funnel Kit (#ad) includes 8 interchangeable nozzles, eliminating the need for caliber-specific funnels. Each nozzle fits over the neck of your brass, providing a smooth surface for powder to flow while avoiding spills. Overall, this funnel kit makes accurate powder measurements a simple process.

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September 15th, 2025

Smith & Wesson Opens New Training Academy in Tennessee

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Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) has opened a state-of-the-art training center in Tennessee. This new Smith & Wesson Academy replaces the former Smith & Wesson Academy and Shooting Sports Center which operated in Massachusetts between 1969 to 2017.

The newly established Academy will provide training in firearm proficiency, self-defense, and firearm safety. Situated on the 236-acre headquarters campus in Maryville, Tennessee, this state-of-the-art facility features pistol and carbine ranges, a multi-purpose flex range, a 300-yard rifle range, and a two-story immersive shoot house for simunition training.

The Academy also has classrooms, a fitness center, and offices that will house world-class training instructors. Starting this weekend, a registration portal will be available on the Smith & Wesson Academy website for a variety of training courses focused on pistol, carbine, and rifle platforms. These courses will range from introductory skills and safety to advanced techniques.

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Outdoor Wire/Shooting Wire EIC Jim Shepherd attended the opening ceremonies at the new Smith & Wesson Academy. Jim noted: “One thing made obvious during the ceremonies was that Maryville, Tennessee definitely isn’t Springfield, Massachusetts. Having taken part in numerous media and training events in the former Shooting Sports Center in Springfield until its closure in 2017, the depth and breadth of the new facilities was testimony to the expansiveness of the Tennessee campus. This new facility not only includes enclosed ranges with acreage, but classrooms, a fitness center, and offices to house what the company says will be ‘world-class experts leading the training programs’.”

The Smith & Wesson Academy team will be led by renowned instructor Mark “Coch” Cochiolo. Mark is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer with over three decades of service in Naval Special Warfare. Mark completed four SEAL deployments to the Western Pacific and served eight years with the Navy’s premier counterterrorism unit. Following his retirement from active duty, Mark transitioned to instruction, training the next generations of Navy SEALs. As a contract instructor, he developed curriculum and trained more than 4,000 SEAL candidates in marksmanship and tactical weapons handling. Mark is recognized for his precision, discipline, and leadership in the special operations community.

Mark Cochiolo stated: “I have worked with a variety of firearm platforms, and I am grateful for the opportunity to leverage that experience in developing effective curriculum at the Academy, helping as many individuals become proficient with their firearms as possible. Smith & Wesson produces dependable, quality firearms – at the Academy, we’ll teach you how to use them”.

To learn more about the new Smith & Wesson Academy, visit Academy.smith-wesson.com.

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September 15th, 2025

Tech Tip: How to Determine a Barrel’s True Twist Rate

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Sometimes you’ll get a barrel that doesn’t stabilize bullets the way you’d anticipate, based on the stated (or presumed) twist rate. A barrel might have 1:10″ stamped on the side but it is, in truth, a 1:10.5″ twist or even a 1:9.5″. Cut-rifled barrels, such as Kriegers and Bartleins, normally hold very true to the specified twist rate. With buttoned barrels, due to the nature of the rifling process, there’s a greater chance of a small variation in twist rate. And yes, factory barrels can be slightly out of spec as well.

After buying a new barrel, you should determine the true twist rate BEFORE you start load development. You don’t want to invest in a large supply of expensive bullets only to find that that won’t stabilize because your “8 twist” barrel is really a 1:8.5″. Sinclair International provides a simple procedure for determining the actual twist rate of your barrel.

Sinclair’s Simple Twist Rate Measurement Method
If are unsure of the twist rate of the barrel, you can measure it yourself in a couple of minutes. You need a good cleaning rod with a rotating handle and a jag with a fairly tight fitting patch. Utilize a rod guide if you are accessing the barrel through the breech or a muzzle guide if you are going to come in from the muzzle end. Make sure the rod rotates freely in the handle under load. Start the patch into the barrel for a few inches and then stop. Put a piece of tape at the back of the rod by the handle (like a flag) or mark the rod in some way. Measure how much of the rod is still protruding from the rod guide. You can either measure from the rod guide or muzzle guide back to the flag or to a spot on the handle. Next, continue to push the rod in until the mark or tape flag has made one complete revolution. Re-measure the amount of rod that is left sticking out of the barrel. Use the same reference marks as you did on the first measurement. Next, subtract this measurement from the first measurement. This number is the twist rate. For example, if the rod has 24 inches remaining at the start and 16 inches remain after making one revolution, you have 8 inches of travel, thus a 1:8″-twist barrel.

Determining Barrel Twist Rate Empirically
Twist rate is defined as the distance in inches of barrel that the rifling takes to make one complete revolution. An example would be a 1:10″ twist rate. A 1:10″ barrel has rifling that makes one complete revolution in 10 inches of barrel length. Rifle manufacturers usually publish twist rates for their standard rifle offerings and custom barrels are always ordered by caliber, contour, and twist rate. If you are having a custom barrel chambered you can ask the gunsmith to mark the barrel with the twist rate.

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