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September 1st, 2011
 Lousiana has a once-a-year Sales Tax relief program we wish all the other states would emulate. Wouldn’t it be great if California, Pennsylvania, Texas and other major gun markets had a Second Amendment Tax Holiday? For a few days each year, Louisiana waives all the sales tax on firearms, ammunition, reloading components, and hunting gear. The 2011 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, September 2, through Sunday, September 4, 2011.
During these three days, eligible items (for individual use) are exempt from all state and local sales taxes in Louisiana. In Louisiana, eligible items include:
• Accessories designed to be used for hunting.
• Shotguns, rifles, pistols, revolvers, or other handguns.
• Ammunition intended to be fired from a gun or firearm is eligible.
• Animal feed for consumption by game which can be legally hunted.
• Apparel such as safety gear, camouflage clothing, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, face masks and thermal underwear for use while hunting;
• Off-road vehicles such as all terrain vehicles designed for hunting. The exemption does not apply to golf carts, bikes, motorcycles, tractors, or motor vehicles which may be legally driven on highways.
So if you live in Louisiana, enjoy your tax break, starting Friday September 2nd! For the full list of eligible items and special provisions of the Louisiana sales tax holiday, visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/secondamendment. NOTE: Louisiana is not the only state with such a program. South Carolina has held Second Amendment Tax Holidays in the past, and other states are considering the idea.
August 31st, 2011
Here’s a sweet offer from Browning. Purchase a Browning firearm at retail price from August 5, 2011 and September 5, 2011 and Browning will reimburse you up to 8% in U.S. funds for the sales tax. We like Browning’s reasoning for this promotion: “Uncle Sam has picked your pocket all year long. Now is the time for some [tax relief]”. To get your sales tax refund, fill out the Browning Tax Relief coupon and mail it in, along with a copy of your sales receipt. CLICK HERE for tax relief coupon. Participating Browning dealers should also have flyers and coupons available at their stores. NOTE: This offer is available only in the USA, and Buckmark and 1911-22 pistols are excluded.
What should you buy? Here are some suggestions:
X-Bolt Composite Stalker: Browning’s X-Bolt series is an affordable line of hunting rifles with adjustable triggers, 60°-lift bolts, and detachable rotary magazines. These guns have glass-bedded receivers and free-floating, hand-chambered barrels. Sixteen (16) different chamberings are offered, from .223 Rem all the way up to .338 Win Mag. Street price on the Composite Stalker is about $750.00.
T-Bolt Target Varmint: Browning makes a sweet, nice-handling rimfire varmint rifle with Browning’s unique, straight-pull T-Bolt action. This is offered in .22 LR, .22 Magnum, and 17 HMR. T-Bolts come in both right-hand or left-hand versions, with wood or synthetic stocks. Street prices on T-Bolt rifles range from about $500.00 to $650.00, depending on configuration.
Restrictions: Offer valid only on the consumer retail purchase of a new Browning firearm (offer excludes Buck Mark and 1911-22 pistols) purchased between August 5, 2011 and September 5, 2011. Documents must be postmarked no later than midnight, September 20, 2011. Browning employees and dealers etc., and members of their immediate families, are not eligible for this promotion. Limited to one offer per person. All purchasers must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Story tip by Edlongrange. We welcome reader submissions.
August 27th, 2011
The NRA is running a big sale right now on 55 popular products, with discounts up to 50% on some items. The sale concludes on August 31st at midnight, so you still have a few days to take advantage of the savings. If you see something you like, remember that 100% of profits from the NRA store go to support NRA programs. To order, visit the NRA online store or call 1-888-607-6007. Here are some of the more attractive items we saw:
August 27th, 2011
For its web customers, Creedmoor Sports is running a sale on Sierra Bullets and select Lapua cartridge brass. You can get 5% off a big 500-count box of Sierra Bullets, and save 10% on Lapua .260 Rem or .338 Lapua Magnum brass. Discounts are good through 11:59 pm, Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Sierra Bullets, 500-ct Box (Any Caliber)
Save 5% with Coupon Code BULLET 2011
Lapua Brass — Weekend Special through 8/28/2011
.260 Rem Brass, $87.95 — marked down from $96.95
.338 Lapua Mag Brass, $229.95 — marked down from $254.95
August 25th, 2011
Now through the end of August, MidwayUSA is running an A-Max Bullet Sale, with 10% off Hornady’s popular A-Max polymer-tipped bullets. For example, 6mm (.243 Cal) 105gr BT A-Maxs are now just $19.79 per 100.
In addition, MidwayUSA is currently offering huge discounts on select “special buy” Speer hunting bullets. Here are some examples of the big savings (up to 60% off normal retail price) good through 9/4/2011:
Speer Hot-Cor Bullets 243 Caliber, 6mm 105gr Spitzer Box of 100, Product #312950
Sale Price: $10.99, Reg. $21.99 — Save $11.00
Speer Hot-Cor Bullets 264 Caliber, 6.5mm 140gr Spitzer Box of 100, Product #717893
Sale Price: $14.49, Reg. $28.99 — Save $14.50
Speer Hot-Cor Bullets 270 Caliber (277 Diameter) 150gr Spitzer Box of 100, Product #476459
Sale Price: $13.79, Reg. $22.99 — Save $9.20
Speer Hot-Cor Bullets 7mm (284 Diameter) 175gr Mag-Tip Box of 100, Product #621527
Sale Price: $19.79, Reg. $33.99 — Save $14.20
August 19th, 2011
 The National Matches at Camp Perry have wrapped up. That means it’s time to lay in a supply of practice targets so you can improve your skills during the off-season. Creedmoor Sports is now offering 20% off its inventory of targets and target pit supplies (spotters, spindles, and pasters). Creedmoor has a full line of official NRA High Power Targets, F-Class Targets, Smallbore Targets, Airgun Targets, and Pistol targets. You’ll find both full-size targets and replacement centers (which are much less expensive). To get your 20% discount on targets and target supplies, use Coupon Code TARGET11 during checkout.
IMPORTANT: The 20% off promo runs for a limited time — this offer is only good from August 19, 2011 through August 21, 2011, and the discounted prices apply to in-stock targets only (no discounted back-orders). So if you want to save 20%, order soon!
August 14th, 2011
 We know that many of our readers are 55 years of age or older (or soon will be). Your Editor just hit the 55 mark this year. But growing old isn’t all bad — many companies offer discounts for seniors. The threshhold age for discounts can range from 50 to 66, but for many programs, persons 55 or older qualify. A list of 106 companies offering senior discounts has been compiled by BradsDeals.com. On the list, you’ll find savings on groceries, restaurant meals, clothing, hard goods, cell phone plans, park admissions, hotels, car rentals, air travel and even personal services such as haircuts. We know you guys traveling to matches can benefit from the hotel and rental car discounts. CLICK HERE to download Senior Discount Company List (PDF).
Here are some of the best deals from the list (savings may vary by region):
- U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off other services including camping (Age 62+).
- Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+).
- American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+).
- Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
- Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off (55+).
- Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions.
- Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+).
- Alamo, Avis, and Hertz Rent-a-car: Up to 25% off for AARP members.
- Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+).
- Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+).
- Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+).
The above list is just a small sampling of the senior discounts available. Download the entire list to see 106 companies’ senior savings programs (with eligibility requirements). You can find more discounts at www.SeniorDiscounts.com. In addition, since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, folks over 55 should ALWAYS inquire (before you hand over your credit card) whether the store or vendor provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for your buck. Even if you only save $1.00 on a cup of coffee, that’s money saved that can be used to pay important bills, or used to buy more reloading components.
August 12th, 2011
Grafs.com is having a big sale on certain Hornady reloading products. The Lock N Load Auto Charge Scale/Powder Dispenser is now just $199.99, marked down from $224.99. Reports on this unit have been generally positive. This sale makes the Hornady scale/dispenser much less expensive than an RCBS Chargemaster, which typically sells for about $330.00.
Next, the price of the Hornady Lock N Load Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine has been knocked down to $84.99 from $99.99. That makes the machine cheaper than “no-name” alternatives sold on eBay. This is similar to the machine we used for our original ultrasonic cleaning tests. It should do the job, unless you have large quantities of brass, in which case we recommend the larger Hornady Magnum Sonic Cleaning Machine, which has twin transducers and a larger immersion bay.
Grafs.com has also slashed the price of the Hornady Concentricity Gauge from $94.99 to $79.99. This tool can measure bullet run-out, and it has the capacity to straighten bullet alignment in the neck. Be aware, however, that because this tool supports a cartridge at both ends (like holding the two ends of a jump-rope), you will typically get a different run-out reading than with a traditional tool, such as the Sinclair Concentricity Gauge, which supports the case body only (without touching the bullet tip). Both tool designs give meaningful results, but the read-outs will not normally be the same.
 Hornady Reloading Handbook $10.00 with Bullet Purchase
In addition to the tool sales, Grafs.com is now offering the lastest Hornady Reloading Handbook for just $10.00 if you purchase five (5) boxes of in-stock Hornady Bullets. If you could use the book, we recommend Hornady’s V-Max bullets for varmint hunters, and the new BTHP match bullets for target shooters. The new BTHP match bullets feature AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) jackets for greater dimensional uniformity.
August 12th, 2011
Sightron is offering $75 rebates on its SII Big Sky™ line of riflescopes. To qualify, just purchase any new Sightron SII Big Sky™ from the Models listed below between August 15, 2011 and December 31, 2011. CLICK HERE to review Sightrong Rebate Terms and to print out $75.00 Rebate Coupon.
| Scopes Qualifying for $75.00 Rebate |
SIIB642
SIIB3942D
SIIB31242AO
SIIB1242D
SIIB351042 |
SIIB451442
SIIB2444D
SIIB351050
SIIB41642D
SIIB3942 |
SIIB31242
SIIB41642ST
SIIB3936AO
SIIB31242MD
SIIB62442D |
Rebate Rules and Conditions: Purchaser must submit Sightron coupon with original sales receipt, warranty card, and UPC sticker by March 31, 2012. Purchase must be made between August 15th, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. Please Allow four to six weeks for processing of rebate. Remit Rebate Coupon to:
Sightron Inc.
Dept: 2011 Rebate Offer
100 Jeffrey Way, Suite A
Youngsville NC. 27596
Story Tip by EdLongrange. We welcome submissions from our readers.
August 3rd, 2011
Here’s an opportunity for your wordsmiths out there. Write a 200-word essay and you can win a ton of range gear in Champion’s Third Annual Range Contest. This contest gives shooters a chance to win a fully-outfitted personal shooting range system worth more than $1,700 — all with a 200-word online essay submission. Two additional prize packages are also up for grabs.
Contest Details
Shooters can enter the Champion Range Contest at www.ChampionBackyard.com. For a chance to win, submit a 200-word essay explaining why you deserve the grand prize shooting range system. CLICK HERE for Official Contest Rules.
Three lucky shooters will each be awarded a personal shooting range system. The grand prize is a fully-loaded shooting range system worth more than $1,700. Two additional prize packages also include valuable Champion gear. All of the shooting range systems will include trap throwers, VisiColor targets, eye and ear protection, shooting accessories and more.
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