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. Brownells — Howa 1500 Barreled Actions with HACT Triggers
⏺ Great barreled actions with nice trigger starting at $399.99
Howa M1500 barreled actions are great for hunting and varmint rifle projects. And now you can get a complete barreled action (with trigger!) starting around $400.00. Chamberings in stock now include: 22-250, 6mm ARC, .243 Win, 6.5 Grendel (Mini), 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, and .300 WinMag. A wide variety of barrel lengths are offered, and some chamberings have carbon-wrapped barrels. These Japanese-made Howa actions are smooth running and the two-stage HACT trigger is way better than most factory triggers. CLICK HERE to learn more about Howa M1500 barreled actions.
2. Midsouth — January Clearance Sale, Amazing Deals
⏺ Huge clearance sale savings on optics, tools, ammo and more
We found some truly great bargains on Midsouth’s January Clearance sale, with savings up to 75% on 100 products. There are super deals on optics and hunting ammo. And save $90 on a rapid-access gun safe. NOTE: To see all the clearance items, we suggest you can set Midsouth’s page to display up to 90 items at once. And to better browse optics, choose the “Sort By” high-to-low price option.
3. EuroOptic — Burris XTR II Extreme Tactical Scopes Close-Outs
⏺ Save up to $850 on quality PRS/NRL tactical scopes
EuroOptic is a top-flight vendor, with fast shipping and great customer service. Right now EuroOptic is running major sale on Burris XTR II Tactical scopes, which work great for PRS/NRL competition. With the current Burris XTR II Scope Sale, you can save up to $850.00 on a rugged, reliable FFP scope with various zoom magnification options (e.g. 3-15x50mm, 3.3-18x50mm, 5-25x50mm), with both 0.1 Milrad and 1/4 MOA click options.
4. Midsouth — Aguila .22 LR Ammo Sale, Save $65 on 2K Rds
⏺ Good .22 LR ammo for 5 cents/round with 2000-round case buy
Shooting rimfire guns is fun and very affordable. Here’s an amazing deal on reliable Aguila .22 LR Super Extra high velocity ammunition — get 2000 rounds for just $99.99. That works out to just five cents per round! If you don’t need 2000 rounds, you can also save with 500-rd cases of 40gr Super Extra HV or 38gr Super Extra HV ammo for $28.99, just six cents per round.
5. CDNN Sports — Walther PPQ .22 LR Pistol, $289.99
⏺ Save $260 on very good rimfire pistol
We like Walther pistols — they have good ergonomics (better than Glock), nice standard triggers, and handy controls. It makes sense to have a rimfire pistol — .22 LR rimfire ammo is a small fraction of the cost of centerfire ammo. And rimfire matches are fun and popular. Right now you can get the excellent target model Walther PPQ M2 .22 LR Pistol for $289.99. That’s $259 OFF the regular price!
⏺ Versatile, affordable — great for ARs and sighting-in hunting rifles
Here’s a great product for sighting-in your hunting rifles. This Caldwell Precision Adjustable Turret Rest, now just $69.99 on Amazon (#ad) offers quick horizontal and vertical adjustment making it great for target shooting as well as varminting from a bench. Amazon user ‘Jet Mech 1′ reports “…it’s REALLY solid! Solid steel legs and everything is heavy duty. It’s really compact. Easily fits in the smallest car trunk. It holds your firearm very securely. The tilt and pan is super smooth and precise. This is the perfect platform for an AR-style rifle but works equally well for just about anything.”
7. KYGUNCO — January Sports Afield Gunsafe Sale, Save 47%
⏺ HUGE Savings on large capacity safes
All serious shooters should have a full-sized sturdy gun safe that can hold a collection of long guns and handguns. If you need a new gun safe, KYGUNCO is running a great Father’s day sale on Sports Afield Gun Safes. You can save $617 on the big 40″-wide 64-gun safe, or save $566 on the 35″-wide 56-gun safe. These are great prices on good fire-rated safes.
8. Natchez — Frankford Quick-N-Easy Case Tumbler Kit, $79.99
⏺ We’ve used this Combo Kit for many seasons — very good value
Keeping your brass clean is important (and essential if you anneal). If you’re looking for a new, affordable setup to clean cartridge brass, consider the Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Case Tumbler Master Kit. You get everything needed to dry-tumble your brass and remove the media. This is all available now for a very low $79.99. You could pay that much for a good vibratory tumbler alone, yet this combo kit includes tumbler, media separator, bucket, brass polish, and media.
⏺ Sophisticated wind speed meter at a super-affordable price
Knowing wind speed is critical to making accurate ballistic adjustments both on the line or in the field. If you need a reliable yet affordable wind speed meter, consider the BTMETER BT-100 Handheld Anemometer (#ad). The BT-100’s multi-function capabilities include Wind Speed, Wind Temperature, and Wind Chill factor. The BT-100 portable wind speed gauge can accurately measure wind velocity in 5 units: m/s, km/h, ft/min, knots, mph. The unit also records air temperatures in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.
10. Amazon — XAegis Tactical Eyewear, $18.99
⏺ Under $20 for versatile, multi-lens Eye Protection
All shooters need quality eye protection when operating firearms. XAegis Tactical Eyewear is a versatile and affordable option. These ANSI Z87+ rated shooting glasses come with three different interchangeable lenses (Clear, Yellow, Gray). You also get a transport case, lanyard, and cleaning cloth. Choose from three frame colors, each for $18.99: Black frame, Green Frame, or Khaki frame. For under $20 these are hard to beat. It’s nice to have the color lens options for different weather conditions, and indoors/outdoors.
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New Product Showcase Part Two Shooting Industry’s January 2024 issue has the second installment of the 2024 New Product Showcase — featuring new (or recently introduced) products from dozens of companies including Beretta, Colt, Mossberg, Ruger, Savage, SIG Sauer, Sightron, Smith & Wesson, Volquartsen, Walther and more. You can see all these new products in a mobile-friendly format that works with cell phones.
Or, CLICK HERE to see the full January 2024 issue in printable PDF format. The New Product Showcase is found on pages 52-64. NOTE: This PDF may take time to load.
There are dozens of other new (or recently introduced) products in Shooting Industry’s Part 1 2024 Product feature, found in last month’s December 2023 issue. CLICK HERE to see Part 1 Products.
Here are our Top Six Picks among the many new products featured this month in Shooting Industry magazine.
Mossberg Optics-Ready Turkey Model 500 and 836 Shotguns
This year, Mossberg will offer optics-equipped 500 and 835 shotguns in multiple models and gauges. These pump-action shotguns have extended turkey chokes and bi-color front fiber optic sights. Some models come with Holosun HS407K red dot sights installed. And the receivers will accept low-profile direct mounting of other Shield RMSc-pattern optics. The 500 models are offered in .410 bore or 20 gauge with a 20″ barrel and 6-shot capacity. For better fit with a variety of shooters the 20-GA 500 Super Bantam’s stock includes 1″ spacers to extend the length of pull.
Smith & Wesson Metal-Frame Performance Center M&P9 M2.0
The new Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Metal M2.0 features a handsome OD Green Cerakote finish on the metal frame and slide. The ventilated slide boasts a C.O.R.E plate system for mounting optics and raised suppressor-height iron sights. This Spec Series pistol includes a built-in Faxon compensator for reduced recoil. This Spec Series Smith & Wesson M&P9 Metal M2.0 ships with two 23-round magazines, two 17-round magazines, a bonus knife and custom M&P Spec Series challenge coin.
Springfield Armory Hellion Bullpup Carbine
Springfield Armory has updated its 5.56×45 (.223 Rem) Hellion bullpup rifle. Three colors are now offered: Gray, Olive Drab Green, and Flat Dark Earth Tan. This rifle has a 16″ barrel in a compact 28.25″ overall length. The design features ambidextrous controls, rear-placed magazine, and a reversible ejection system. This could be a good choice for a home defense gun.
Pulsar’s new Thermion 2 LRF XL50 optic boasts impressive new technology for hunters. This scope has thermal imaging capability so you can see game animals easier at night and during low light. Pulsar states the “The high-definition [temp] sensor maintains exceptional image detail across the entire magnification range, with the option to magnify the optic in 2x increments or in a smooth, continuous motion, depending on the situation.” This scope also include a built-in Laser Rangefinder with a range of 875 yards (in good conditions). This scope will also connect to Pulsar’s Stream Vision Ballistics App. With the App you can load ballistic profiles directly into the Thermion scope’s built-in memory.
Volquartsen Summit Rifle, Straight-Pull .17 HMR and .22 WMR
Ever shot a straight-pull (aka toggle-link) action rifle? We like these action types, which were developed for Biathlon competitors who needed to shoot fast, but were not allowed to use semi-auto actions. The biathlon-style toggle action features a lever on the side of the action. Pull the lever back with your index figure to open the bolt, then push forward with your finger to close the bolt. With some practice, you can cycle the action in a couple of seconds — nearly as fast as a semi-auto. The Summit has been a popular .22 LR rifle for quite some time. Now, in response to requests from varminters, Volquartsen will be selling the Summit in .17 HMR and .22 WMR, two potent rimfire cartridges.
SIG Sauer P-322 Comp .22 LR Pistol
SIG Sauer has a new .22 LR rimfire handgun — the P322-COMP pistol. Designed for speed, accuracy, and flat shooting (low muzzle flip), this new rimfire pistol from SIG Sauer 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.
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Here’s a very cool 3D Animation showing pistol rounds being fired. Computer-generated graphics provide a look inside the cartridge at the moment of ignition as the primer fires and the flame front moves through the ignited powder. It’s really kind of mesmerizing. If you’ve every wondered just what happens inside your cartridges the moment that firing pin strikes, then watch this video…
Watch Video to See Handgun Ammo Being Chambered and Fired:
Mute Enabled — Click Speaker Icon to Hear Audio. Firing Sequence Starts at 1:28.
This animated video from German ammo-maker GECO (part of the Swiss RUAG group of companies) reveals the inside of a pistol cartridge, showing jacket, lead core, case, powder and primer. Employing advanced 3D rendering and computer graphics, the video shows an X-ray view of ammo being loaded in a handgun, feeding from a magazine.
Then it really gets interesting. At 1:28 – 1:50 you’ll see the firing pin strike the primer cup, the primer’s hot jet streaming through the flash-hole, and the powder igniting. Finally you can see the bullet as it moves down the barrel and spins its way to a target. This is a very nicely-produced video. If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside a cartridge when you pull the trigger, this video shows all. They say “a picture’s worth a thousand words”… well a 3D video is even better.
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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. Creedmoor Sports — Sightron Competition Optics Sale
⏺ Save Hundreds on excellent Sightron Scopes
Need a high-magnification scope for your Benchrest, F-Class, or ELR match? Then head over to Creedmoor Sports. Now through 2/29/2024 there are great savings on a wide range of Sightron optics including the amazing SV ED 10-50x60mm, the popular SIII Long Range 8-32×56 SFP, plus 36X and 45X fixed power Comp ED models. Save up to $450 now with this sale.
2. MidwayUSA –Hundreds of Deals under $25.00
⏺ Hundreds of bargain products, all under $25.00
Looking for a bargain? MidwayUSA has a special section for products priced under $25.00. There you’ll find great deals on budget-priced items including ammo, bullets, magazines, knives, scope covers, solvents, and more. CLICK HERE to see everything you can buy for under $25.00. You’ll be tempted by these bargains, such as a handsome pair of Buck Knives for just $21.99 (66% off).
3. Palmetto SA — PSA Dagger compact 9mm, $349.99
⏺ Excellent value in 9mm optics-ready pistol
Who doesn’t love a well-made 9mm pistol that’s fun to shoot and super reliable. If you’re looking for something to fit the bill, grab this Optics-Ready PSA Dagger Compact 9mm for only $349.99. Chambered in 9x19mm, the Palmetto Dagger is fed from a supplied PMAG® 15 GL9 (15-Round) magazine and operated by a smooth single-action striker-fired trigger mechanism like a Glock. The slide is compatible with RMR pattern optics. You can also get an all-black Dagger 9mm pistol for the same $349.99 price as well.
4. Creedmoor Sports — Hornady Match Ammo Sale
⏺ Good ammo option for competitors who do not hand-load
Will you be competing with a .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor this spring, but aren’t set up to hand-load? Consider Hornady Match Ammo, on sale now at Creedmoor Sports. This ammunition shoots very well based on buyer reports. Hornady Match Ammo utilizes Hornady ELD Match, A-MAX, or high-performance boat-tail hollow point bullets. This ammo has delivered good accuracy with consistent velocities.
5. EuroOptic — Timney AR Trigger Sale
⏺ Big savings on quality triggers for AR-platform rifles — Save $64
Whether you shoot 3-Gun matches or just for fun, having a good trigger on your AR makes it much better. A great choice is the Timney Impact Trigger. Now just $99.99 on sale, the Impact Trigger for AR-platform rifles provides a provides an excellent, consistent trigger pull at a modest price. The Timney Impact is offered with either curve or straight trigger blade, and will provide a clean, 3-4 pound break in your AR.
6. Amazon — Deyace Extra Large Shooting Mat, $37.99
⏺ Nice, relatively big shooting mat with good padding
When shooting prone, you need a good shooting mat. The Deyace Extra Large padded shooting mat is a great value for just $37.99. Measuring a generous 78″x28.5″, this XL mat has nice padding for elbows and knees, and the mat folds up nicely for transport. This mat is offered in four colors: Green, Tan, Tan Camo, and Black. For transport, we like this mat’s integral straps and carry handle.
⏺ Comfortable, versatile, weather-proof jacket for outdoor adventures
Need a jacket to keep the wind and rain out when you’re in the field or at a match? This ReFire Gear Men’s Tactical Jacket features 100% polyester soft shell fabric, with a thermal fleece liner. The exterior fabric is wind and water repellant. This jacket features 2 large zippered chest pockets; 2 back pockets; 2 small left sleeve pockets, and 1 small pocket on right sleeve. This jacket is offered in five color options: Khaki, Army Green, Navy Blue, Gray, and Black.
⏺ Excellent cleaning kit for pistols, rifles, and shotguns
To maintain your firearms you need good gun-cleaning gear. A great option is the Gloryfire Elite Gun Cleaning Kit. This has a very complete selection of tools for small to large calibers (pistols, rifles, shotguns). This kit includes cleaning rod assembly, bronze jags, bore brushes, bore mops, general cleaning brushes, a lubricant bottle, and even a chamber flag.
⏺ Improve your pistol shooting with special targets
If you can’t hit center when pistol shooting do you know how to fix your mistakes? With these clever Diagnostic pistol targets (#ad) you can quickly figure out your mistakes based on shot impact location. For example if the shot hits low, you may be breaking your wrist down. These targets have nine diagnostic zones. This target is offered in both left- and right-handed versions, with a 10-pack for $9.99 on Amazon.
10. Palmetto State Armory — Banana Magazines
⏺ Funny, yes but functional too — real world banana mags
You may have heard the term “banana mag” referring to high-capacity rifle magazines with a banana-like curvature. Well Palmetto State Armory actually sells banana-style mags for ARs and 9mm AKs which have a cool, banana-style yellow finish. The href=”https://bit.ly/3tG5Cr6″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>PSA Palmetto Banana Magazine combines fun and functionality for semi-auto rifle shooters. Chose the 30-rd 5.56 (.223) AR magazine or the 35-rd AK-V 9mm magazine, each priced at $29.95.
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Here is a video every shooter should watch. It reminds us that our sport demands 100% attention. Lose track of individuals down-range and the results could be tragic. This video will give you chills (starting at about the 0:25 mark). We need to remember to follow all the firearms safety rules, and apply them all the time. At the range, all it takes is one brief moment of inattention to create a life-threatening situation. Never assume the downrange area is safe. Use your own eyes and ears.
This video shows a competitor shooting a stage at an action pistol match. He starts when instructed by the Range Safety Officer (RSO). But unbeknownst to both RS0 and competitor, a volunteer is downrange working on targets. Watch carefully. At 0:27 the shooter sweeps left to right, engaging a paper silhouette target to his right. Then, at 0:30, as he begins a mag change, his head turns downrange. A few yards away is a white-shirted range worker! The shooter yells “Hey what’s going on?!”
What’s going on indeed… The RSO should have ensured that nobody was downrange before the shooter even stepped up to the firing line. If other competitors standing to the side had been alert, they might have seen the worker changing targets and called for a halt. And the target-worker himself — even if he was wearing earmuffs, he should have noticed that live fire had commenced just yards away…
We also have to wonder about the stage design. This set-up made it very difficult to see downrange. The white panels (see 0:10-0:20) definitely hid the target worker from view. In hindsight, given the way the stage was laid out, this was truly an “accident waiting to happen”. It’s fortunate that no one got injured in this incident. But this chilling video provides a lesson to all shooters — “Safety First”.
How could this “near-fatality” have been averted? Post your comments below.
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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.
This week we mark a special milestone of bargains and discounts. To celebrate the first day of 2024, we are boosting the number of deals listed, for a total of TWENTY-FOUR great deals for 2024!
The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper powder scale/dispenser has earned positive owner reviews. This unit is FAST, and you can program your loads with a smart-phone App. Get it now for $179.99 at Midsouth, a great deal.
Everyone needs a borescope to check barrel fouling. Teslong makes very good borescopes. Get the Basic Model for $55.99 or get the Rigid Model for $99.99 with a metal shaft. Both work well.
Here’s a nice .22 LR bolt-action rifle for just $399.99 on sale. This Springfield Armory 2020 rifles comes complete with installed Viridian EON 3-9x40mm scope.
This dual-mode rifle case for hunters and tactical shooters boasts comfortable shoulder straps, plus large external pockets. This case is offered in green or black in 36″, 42″, and 51″ sizes. The 36″ model starts at $55.95 on Amazon.
Here’s a nice Taurus 9mm pistol with threaded muzzle for $299.99 at Brownells or just $269.99 with $30 Taurus Factory Rebate.
These compact ZEISS TL 10x25mm binoculars are now just $199.99 on sale at MidwayUSA. That’s $200 off the MSRP — an amazing bargain for very high quality binoculars.
Protect your ears while hearing those around you with these Walker Electronic Muffs with Walkie Talkie. These slim muffs include a Walkie-Talkie attachment and have a 23db NRR rating. These sell for over $110 elsewhere.
Here’s a killer deal on rimfire plinking ammo. You get 2000 rounds of Aguila Super Extra .22 HiVel 40gr ammo for just $114.99! That works out to just $2.88 per 50rd box or less than $0.06 per round. Plus you get FREE Shipping on 1/1/2024.
The Hornady RFID Vehicle Safe offers rapid handgun access without a conventional key or keyboard entry. Right now this Hornady RFID vehicle safe is just $89.00, a 60% savings off the normal $224.99 price.
Varget powder is a great choice for .223 Rem, 6BR, 6mm Creedmoor, .308 Win. But it has been very hard to find. Graf’s has Varget in stock $50.99 per pound. Grab some now.
Simple targets are hard to beat at the range. We love these Champion Sight-In Targets for only $3. Grab a bunch and go have some fun.
The Frankford Arsenal F-1 single-stage press has great reviews from buyers. The open front offers excellent access for cartridges and operation is smooth. Get this on sale for $128.99 at Midsouth.
Walker’s Electronic Earplugs with BlueTooth are now just $149.99, a $100 savings. These plugs provide good NRR 24 dB hearing protection while allowing you to hear range commands.
With this Frankford Universal Seating Die you can load NINE different bullet diameters: .224, .243, .257, .264, .277, .284, .308, .325, .338. Now $76.99 at Midsouth this kit includes micrometer stem, 9 bullet alignment sleeves, 3 VLD bullet seating stems, and molded storage case.
Anyone with a gunsafe can benefit from this handy Lockdown Safe Accessory Pack. For just $9.99 (80% off), you get a Vault Light, Large Organizer, and Document holder for passports and ID cards.
Here’s a great set-up for storing loaded ammunition and brass. The handy MTM 4-unit Ammo Crate comes with four stackable, O-ring sealed 30-Cal ammo containers. These will protect your ammo from moisture. The full crate measures measures 23.5″ L x 11.3″ W x 7.5″ H.
You should cover your long guns in your safe to prevent rust and avoid dings/scratches. Right now for $23.99 on Amazon, you can get a multi-color set of four GMW 52″x4″ gun socks with silicone-treated fabric. Or get four gray socks for $24.99.
This is a great deal — Get a 9mm Smith & Wesson SD9VE pistol with built-in Crimson Trace Laser and extra night sights for just $299.99.
These 10-power Vortex Diamondback Binoculars are rubber-armored and 100% weatherproof with O-Ring seals. Get these for just $129.99, a $100 savings off the regular $229.99 price.
The Burris Eliminator IV is a 4-16x50mm optic with a built-in Laser Rangefinder. This is great option for varmint hunters. This rangefinding scope is on sale for $1099.99 at MidwayUSA, a 37% savings.
You have the equipment but do you have the skills to shoot in the wind? Grab The Wind Book and you’ll get tips and tricks from wind experts so you can dominate your next match.
This Gloryfire Elite Gun Cleaning Kit features brushes and brass jags for all popular calibers. It includes cleaning rod sections, patches, bore mops, pull cords, and even a chamber flag. This $69.99 kit has 79% 5-star ratings.
Get high-quality, American-made Federal 9x19mm brass-cased FMJ pistol ammo at a great price — just $14.99 for 50 rounds at Midsouth.
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Now that it is wintertime, many of our readers will be switching to indoor shooting for a few months. Practicing at indoor ranges can be fun with both handguns and rifles (with permitted chamberings). But indoor shooters must be aware of noise issues and general safety concerns.
There are important safety and behavior rules you need to follow at a gun range. Sometimes bad range etiquette is simply annoying. Other times poor gun-handling practices can be downright dangerous. The NRA Blog has published a useful article about range safety and “range etiquette”. While these tips were formulated with indoor ranges in mind, most of the points apply equally well to outdoor ranges. You may want to print out this article to provide to novice shooters at your local range or club.
8 Tips for Gun Range Etiquette
Story by Kyle Jillson for NRABlog
Here are eight tips on range etiquette to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying your day [at the range]. Special thanks to NRA Headquarters Range General Manager Michael Johns who assisted with this article.
1. Follow the Three Fundamental Rules for Safe Gun Handling
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
This NSSF Video Covers Basic Gun Range Safety Rules:
2. Bring Safety Gear (Eye and Ear Protection)
Eye and Ear protection are MANDATORY for proper safety and health, no matter if “required” by range rules or not. It is the shooter’s responsibility to ensure proper protection is secured and used prior to entering/using any range. Hearing loss can be instantaneous and permanent in some cases. Eyesight can be ruined in an instant with a catastrophic firearm failure.
3. Carry a Gun Bag or Case
Common courtesy and general good behavior dictates that you bring all firearms to a range unloaded and cased and/or covered. No range staff appreciates a stranger walking into a range with a “naked” firearm whose loaded/unloaded condition is not known. You can buy a long gun sock or pistol case for less than $10.
4. Know Your Range’s Rules
Review and understand any and all “range specific” rules/requirements/expectations set forth by your range. What’s the range’s maximum rate of fire? Are you allowed to collect your brass? Are you required to take a test before you can shoot? Don’t be afraid to ask the staff questions or tell them it’s your first time. They’re there to help.
5. Follow ALL Range Officer instructions
ROs are the first and final authority on any range and their decisions are generally final. Arguing/debating with a Range Officer is both in poor taste and may just get you thrown out depending on circumstances.
6. Don’t Bother Others or Touch Their Guns
Respect other shooters’ privacy unless a safety issue arises. Do NOT engage other shooters to correct a perceived safety violation unless absolutely necessary – inform the RO instead. Shooters have the right and responsibility to call for a cease fire should a SERIOUS safety event occur. Handling/touching another shooter’s firearm without their permission is a major breech of protocol. Offering unsolicited “training” or other instructional suggestions to other shooters is also impolite.
7. Know What To Do During a Cease Fire
IMMEDIATELY set down your firearm, pointed downrange, and STEP AWAY from the shooting booth (or bench). The Range Officer(s) on duty will give instructions from that point and/or secure all firearms prior to going downrange if needed. ROs do not want shooters trying to “secure/unload” their firearms in a cease fire situation, possibly in a stressful event; they want the shooters separated from their guns instantly so that they can then control the situation as they see fit.
8. Clean Up After Yourself
Remember to take down your old targets, police your shooting booth, throw away your trash, and return any equipment/chairs, etc. Other people use the range too; no one wants to walk up to a dirty lane.
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What if you could see a speeding bullet in the milliseconds it exits the muzzle of a pistol? How cool would that be… Well, the Mythbusters folks (Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman) have made that possible. Using an exotic Phantom super-high-speed camera running at 73,000 frames per second, the Mythbusters recorded a .45 ACP bullet being fired from a 1911-type handgun.
Watch Mythbusters Super-Slow-Motion Pistol Video:
Watch this FULL SCREEN to see the amazing details of the flame and smoke exiting the muzzle.
What unfolds is spectacular. First you see a ball of flame as the bullet emerges from the barrel of the 1911, then two distinct, separate swirling clouds form as the bullet races toward the target. Watch the video a couple times — it’s mesmerizing.
Co-host Adam Savage is nearly rendered speechless by the remarkable slow-motion footage from the Phantom. Filmed at 73,000 frames per second, the video reveals a dance of pressure and fire that would otherwise be missed by the unaided eye.
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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. Midsouth — Electronic Powder Dispenser Sale
⏺ Save big on Powder Scale/Dispensers from Lyman, RCBS, Frankford Arsenal
Looking for a good powder dispenser? With the Midsouth Powder Dispenser/Scale Sale you can get significant savings on a large variety of powder dispensers. Choose among quality Lyman, RCBS, and Frankford Arsenal scale/dispensers — all with major discounts. All of these machines will help you load more efficiently and with excellent powder charge precision.
2. EuroOptic — Vortex Optics Sale
⏺ Huge savings on Popular Vortex Scopes and Optics
Need a scope for your latest rifle build? There are some great deals right now at the Vortex Optics Sale, with savings up to 60% off MSRP. There are SFP high-magnification scopes for competition, rugged FFP scopes for PRS/NRL, and lower power scopes for hunting rifles and ARs. For a home defense application, there is a Vortex SPARC Red Dot for just $109.99.
3. Brownells — Taurus Pistol Sale and $30 Rebate
⏺ Some of the best pistol deals of the year, plus $30 factory Rebate
How would you like an excellent, reliable 9mm pistol for under $300? Right now, at Brownells, you can get a variety of Taurus pistols for under $270 with rebate. In fact, you can get the TAURUS GS2 for under $200 after rebate! That’s a steal. With this Brownells sale, you’ll find great deals on the Taurus G-Series pistols such as the TAURUS G3 Tactical 9MM or the TAURUS GX4 T.O.R.O. 9MM Micro-Compact. You’ll find a wide selection of TAURUS pistols at very low prices PLUS you can get an additional $30 Mfg. Rebate. NOTE: Because of high Brownells Xmas site traffic, it may take 30 seconds to load the links.
4. Graf & Sons — Aguila Rimfire Ammo In Stock
⏺ Good, reliable .22 LR rimfire ammo for as little as 8 cents a round
If you’re looking for .22 LR ammo with great performance for the price check out Aguila .22 LR Ammo. Aguila rimfire ammo is reliable and works well for target shooting or plinking, in both rifles and pistols. Aguila offers a variety of options, including standard velocity, subsonic velocity (1024 fps), and high-velocity (1470 fps) types. The big attraction is the price — starting at just $3.79 per 50rd box. That works out to just 8 cents per round. Compare that to centerfire ammo that can cost over $1.00 per round.
⏺ Save $200 on great 25X spotter for match shooting
Kowa makes some of the finest spotting scopes on the market. For good reason, Kowas are used by many top competition shooters (including F-Class, Palma, and sling disciplines). Right now you can save $200 on the Kowa 82SV Spotting Scope with 25X LER Eyepiece. This $958.95 Creedmoor Combo includes a high quality, padded scope cover. The 25-power LER eyepiece allows you to maintain your shooting position, without needing to stretch over to see through your scope, making it ideal to read mirage between shots.
6. Amazon — Midland-EX37VP Radio Kit (Set of 2), $44.99
⏺ Quality Walkie-Talkies with good range and special Emergency functions
Having a good 2-way communication system is vital when hunting or wilderness hiking. And walkie-talkies really help during shooting practices when a buddy goes downrange to set targets. A good budget-priced walkie-talkie set is the Midland-EX37VP E+Ready Emergency Two-Way Radio Kit. These radios have a 26 mile range and feature 22 FRS (Family Radio Service) channels, along with channel scan. With this kit you get E+Ready Emergency functionality, plus NOAA weather alerts. NOTE: This kit includes a compact flashlight, and compass with whistle and temp gauge.
⏺ Versatile 2-part shooting rest for pistols and hunting rifles
When sighting-in a hunting rifle or testing pistol loads, it’s really useful to have a basic rifle rest. The very affordable Caldwell Matrix Adjustable Rest (#ad) is specifically designed to work with both rifles and pistols. Use the front section by itself with a handgun, then attach the rear support for rifle shooting. An innovative spring-loaded elevation system allows for fast one handed, no wobble adjustment.
8. Amazon — Smith & Wesson Deluxe Range Bag, $63.74
⏺ Large capacity, nicely-made bag, now 15% off MSRP
A good range bag keeps your guns and gear protected from scratches and damage. The Smith & Wesson M&P Tactical Range Bag (#ad) has 8 pistol mag pouches, plus two 13.5″ x 9.5″ padded handgun cases. In addition this bag boasts two large external accessory pockets, plus two internal zippered side pockets. This bag even comes with a fitted, removable ammo bag to hold your spent cases.
9. Amazon — Adjustable 47.2″ Workbench, $141.99
⏺ Great addition to a reloading room — includes POWER OUTLETS
Having a stable work surface for reloading for firearm maintenance is critical for safe use but it can often be hard to find a table that fits your height whether sitting or standing. Get around those issues with this 47.2″ Adjustable Work Bench (#ad) that features an adjustable height from 27.5”-39.5”. And take note — this workbench comes equipped with built-in power outlets, allowing you to conveniently connect power tools, electronic devices, or chargers. You can easily customize the workbench’s height to achieve the optimal working posture, reducing fatigue during extended work sessions. NOTE: On the Amazon page is a orange “Coupon” icon below the product price. Click the Coupon box to save an extra $8.00. That lowers the price to $141.99, a very good deal.
10. Amazon — Rexbeti Digital Calipers, $25.99
⏺ Attractive price on digital read-out calipers in nice case
Digital calipers are easy to read and ensure you are measuring correctly so you stay safe when reloading. For just $25.99 you can get the stainless steel 6″ REXBETI Digital Calipers. This handy measuring tool features an LCD display that is readable even in sunlight and shows the measurements in inch and millimeters. These calipers will measure a 6″ max length.
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Rimfire .22 LR pistols are great training guns for both novice and seasoned shooters. The minimal recoil and reduced muzzle rise of .22 LR pistols makes them easy to handle, and fast to get back on target. This allows novices to build their basic pistol skills, and helps seasoned competitors upgrade their performance. Even experienced centerfire handgun shooters can improve their skills by cross-training with .22 LR pistols.
Today’s Saturday Showcase features 7 videos covering a large selection of rimfire pistols. Along with these video reviews, serious shoppers should read some articles on the web. Pew Pew Tactical has a good online article that’s definitely worth reading: 9 Best .22 LR Handguns. As the author notes: “Every gun owner should own at least one .22 LR firearm. The ammo is ubiquitous, and affordable at around 5 cents a round.” And BackFire TV has published another good article covering eight popular .22 LR handguns.
Taurus TX 22 Competition — Optics-Ready
The TaurusTX™ 22 Competition model is built on the same full-size polymer receiver as the Taurus TX 22 but has a newly engineered slide and barrel assembly designed to work with red dot optics. The Taurus TX 22 Competition features a “skeletonized” slide with a cutout between the ejection port to just behind the front sight. The mounting system allows the use of the following (but not limited to) sight models: Trijicon RMR, C-More STS 2, Vortex Venom, Doctor Noblex, Burris Fast Fire, Sightmark Mini, Holosun HS507C, Leupold Delta Point Pro.
Eight Popular .22 LR Pistols Reviewed
When initially shopping for a pistol, it’s wise to try a variety of guns from multiple manufacturers. You’ll want to try polymer vs. metal frame, iron sights vs. optics. And try to test-fire the pistols on the type of targets you’ll be using for competition and/or fun shooting. This helpful review video features eight (8) popular .22 LR pistols. In order of appearance these eight rimfire handguns are:
1. Browning Buck Mark Hunter (0:28)
2. Ruger SR22 (1:30)
3. Sig P322 (2:21)
4. Walther WMP (3:30)
5. Taurus TX22 Compact (4:36)
6. Smith & Wesson SW-22 Victory (5:48)
7. KelTec CP33 (6:56)
8. Ruger Mark IV (7:54)
Smith & Wesson Model 41 .22 LR Pistol Review
The S&W Model 41 is a classic American rimfire target pistol. Beautifully crafted, the Model 41 boasts a superb trigger, comfortable grip, and excellent accuracy. New or used, a Model 41 would be a fine addition to any firearms collection.
Browning Buck Mark Pistol Review
Among the most popular .22 LR pistols are the Browning Buck Mark series. Buck Marks are very accurate and very reliable. This rimfire pistol is available in a variety of models starting at under $350.00. Reliable, accurate, and well-crafted, a good Buck Mark will serve you for a lifetime. The tester for the Sootch00 Channel says the “Browning Buck Mark UDX 22 [is] one of the highest quality production .22 LR pistols on the market.” This in-depth, 19-minute Sootch00 Channel review has been viewed over 560,000 times.
SIG P322 Comp Review by 22Plinkster
If you are looking for a well-crafted, .22 LR pistol for action pistol competitions, the SIG Sauer P322 Comp is an option you should definitely consider. The new .22 LR rimfire P322 Comp offers excellent ergonomics and 20+1 capacity, making it good for cross-training and fun rimfire shooting. Note how fast 22Plinkster can hit multiple targets with this new brake-equipped pistol. He observed: “The trigger is really nice and you just want to run it fast”. No question this rimfire pistol would be fun to shoot on steel targets.
Though it may look like a striker-fired pistol, the SIG P322 is a hammer-fired, single-action-only design (the hammer is enclosed by the rear of the slide). The P322 is blow-back operated with a fixed (non-tilting) 4″ barrel. This helps contribute to excellent accuracy and reliability.
S&W Victory Vs. Ruger Mark IV Pistol Shoot-Off
In this video, popular YouTube host 22Plinkster tests two rimfire pistols — the Smith & Wesson Victory and Ruger Mark IV. He favored the grips on the Ruger while preferring the S&W’s trigger. He felt the Ruger’s iron sights were best for precision work, but he noted that the green dot fiber optic sights on the S&W Victory worked better for speed work.
FN 502 .22 LR Tactical Pistol Review
The FN 502 is a modern, hammer-fired design with an optics-ready slide. The barrel is threaded for a suppressor. In this video, popular YouTube gun reviewer Colion Noir tests a FN 502 with suppressor. He was impressed, stating: “This is the best tactical .22 LR handgun I’ve ever shot.”
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NOTE: The contest is OVER, so ignore information on the PDF about submitting targets — that’s from back in 2013.
Here’s a target for the holidays that can provide some fun at the range. This Christmas Tree Target was created by Sierra Bullets for a 2013 contest. This contest is now over, but you can still have fun with the target. This tree target is designed to be shot at 15 yards with pistol, or at 100 yards with rifle.
Santa’s Extra Accuracy Challenge
Start with the big circles, and then work your way down to the small circles (7,8,9,10) as you build your confidence. Shoot the gifts for bonus points.
For an extra challenge (with an accurate rifle), try working your way back up to the top, aiming for the X-Marks in the circles and finishing with the small, inset star at the top. Try to hit each X-Mark and then put your final shot in the inner star. Have fun!
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SIG Sauer has a new .22 LR rimfire handgun — the P322-COMP pistol. Designed for speed, accuracy, and flat shooting (low muzzle flip), this new rimfire pistol from SIG SAUER 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.”
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 states: “The P322-COMP ships with a factory-installed ROMEO Zero ELITE Red Dot optic for fast target acquisition, is designed with a slide mounted racker and sport takedown lever as value-added fun features. It has a barrel-mounted compensator to reduce muzzle rise making the P322-COMP a fast, fun, and [flat-shooting pistol].
The 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.
TheHumbleMarksman Review of P322-COMP Pistol
This video starts with close-up, slow-motion footage of the pistol. Components and magazines are illustrated at 0:55-1:30 time segment, and there’s a good explanation of how the compensator works at the 6-minute mark.
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This animated video from German ammo-maker 
Santa’s Extra Accuracy Challenge
