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. Bullet Central — Bartlein Barrels In Stock
⏺ Avoid the wait — top-tier Bartlein barrels in stock
Getting competition-grade barrels typically requires long waits when ordering from the barrel-makers. But here’s good news — Bartlein Barrels are in stock now at Bullet Central in a wide variety of calibers and profiles. From straight 1.25″ profile to slim tapers there’s a quality Bartlein for most applications.
2. Midsouth — Peterson Brass in Stock with Savings
⏺ Great brass for popular cartridges including magnums
Midsouth now has a large selection of Peterson Brass in stock. Known for consistent quality and wide range of cartridge types, Peterson brass is very popular with hunters, PRS/NRL shooters, and high power competitors. Currently, 20 Peterson brass cartridge types are in stock now at Midsouth including 22 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 7mm-08, 7mm PRC, 28 Nosler, and a wide selection of magnums.
3. Powder Valley — Barnes Bullet Sale
⏺ Save 10% on excellent all-copper varmint and hunting bullets
Whether for hunting or target shooting, Barnes Bullets are quite popular, particularly where lead-containing ammo is prohibited. From all-copper hunting bullets to polymer-tipped competition bullets there’s something for everyone on sale now at Powder Valley. Barnes all-copper TSX bullets are a good option for game hunters who need non-lead bullets.
4. Creedmoor Sports — Redding Boss ProPak Kit, $284.95
⏺ Big discount on single-stage press and tools, 50% Off MSRP
This Boss ProPak combo combines popular Redding products into one neat, money-saving package for reloaders. The Redding Boss ProPak Kit combines a single-stage Redding Boss Press, Beam Scale, Powder Trickler, Case Prep Kit (with brushes), Deburring tool, Powder Funnel, and Case Lube Kit. Get all this for just $284.95, half the MSRP. Just add dies and start reloading.
5. Graf & Sons — Cutting Edge Bullets
⏺ Superb consistency and quality — great for ELR comps and LR hunting
Are you looking for NO-LEAD solids for hunting and ELR? Check out Cutting Edge Bullets at Grafs.com. These are machined from lead-free solid copper bar stock on a CNC swiss lathe. These are high-BC, solid bullets designed for target and hunting use. A unique feature of Cutting Edge Bullets is the patented SealTite™ band — a band slightly larger than caliber diameter around the bullet which was designed to eliminate fliers by preventing gas blow-by.
6. Amazon — Lyman Case Prep Xpress, $159.99
⏺ Great price on excellent 5-station case prep center
The popular Lyman Case Prep Xpress has five stations (with a high torque gear motor) so you can run multiple case prep tools on one machine. This allows you to chamfer cases inside and out, brush case-necks, clean/uniform primer pockets, and ream military crimps. The Case Prep Xpress ships with case neck brushes and multiple tool heads. Included with the machine are: Inside Deburr (VLD) Tool, Primer Pocket Uniformers (Sm/Lg), Primer Pocket Reamers (Sm/Lg), Primer Pocket Cleaners (Sm/Lg), Case Neck Brushes (.25, .30, .38, .45 Cal), and Clean-up Brush. A dump pan provides easy clean up of brass shavings.
⏺ Save $229 on solid hunting optic with good reviews
Need a very affordable yet reliable scope for your hunting rifle? Consider the Burris Fullfield E1 Rifle Scope 3-9x50mm, a real steal for $99.99 ($229 off). This has a handy Ballistic Plex E1 reticle with hold-over marks. The latest Burris Fullfield II riflescopes have upgraded windage/elevation knobs, a new integrated power ring, and an eyepiece that accepts flip-up lens caps.
8. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Depriming Tool, $39.99
⏺ Convenient tool — no press needed to deprime anywhere
Decapping fired brass can be tedious when using a reloading press and decapping die. Make things easier with the Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Hand Deprimer Tool. You can deprime cases while watching TV. This handheld unit features an easily removable spent primer catch tube and an assisted-ejection case holder for easy removal of deprimed cases. The handle is spring-loaded to return the deprimer to the start position automatically.
9. Palmetto SA — CMMG Bravo .22 LR Conversion Kit, $169.99
⏺ Save big buck$ by shooting .22 LR ammo in your AR15
Do you own an AR but want to shoot low-cost .22 LR ammo? A good, proven solution is the CMMG Bravo .22 LR AR Conversion Kit. With this kit you can use your AR15 in rimfire tactical matches. The Conversion Kit offers a bolt replacement and comes with three magazines that hold small rimfire rounds while fitting securely in a standard AR15 magwell. This kit is compatible with MIL-STD AR upper receivers.
10. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Hinged Ammo Box, $2.95 and up
⏺ Compact, durable box with lid that lays flat when open
Frankford Arsenal Hinge-Top Ammo Boxes are now discounted. These see-through boxes are well-made with a good mechanical hinge and secure closure. The hinge design allows the lid to lie flat when open — it doesn’t spring back like some other ammo boxes. These boxes are made from durable, high-density polymer and the boxes can be stacked vertically in your loading room or during transport. NOTE: The $2.95 #509 box holds FIFTY (50) rifle rounds. The Amazon description incorrectly refers to Frankford’s larger #1009 100-rd capacity hinged box which costs $5.99.
Today is Good Friday and Easter will be celebrated Sunday, March 31, 2024. In connection with this Easter weekend, many companies are currently offering Easter-themed discounts and promotions. Here we list some of the top bargains and discounts you can get.
There is a good list of Easter Weekend Sales on the PewPewTactical.com website. You’ll find a selection of ammo bargains for .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .223 Rem/5.56, and Shotgun Ammunition.
Now through Monday, April 1st at 12:00 pm Central Time, you can get FREE Ground Shipping on all Creedmoor Sports purchases over $99.00. Use CODE EASTER24. NOTE: Certain exclusions apply.
Palmetto State Armory Easter Deals
Palmetto State Armory is running a pretty big Easter-themed sale. You’ll find complete AR-15 Blem lower starting at just $149.99, major discounts on S&W, SIG Sauer, and Taurus handguns, plus significant discounts on a wide variety of major-brand optics.
Brownells Discount Codes for March 2023
For the month of March, Brownells has three special discount codes. These codes can save you up to 15% on a major purchase:
$20 Off Orders $200+. Use Code MARCH20
$55 Off Orders $500+. Use Code MARCH50
$152 Off Orders $1000+. Use Code MARCH120
In addition, there are other current Brownells Discount Codes running which may be available for longer periods (no specific expiration date — may end soon).
10% OFF $150+. Use Code TTB10
$10 Off $100+. Use Code GIFT10
15% OFF Select Optics. Use Code OPTICS15
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.
⏺ Get 15X Binocs worth $1799 Free with LRP S5 Scope
Here’s a great optics deal. Purchase a ZEISS LRP S5 riflescope and get the ZEISS Conquest HD 15×56 binoculars for FREE — a $1799.99 value. Choose either of the two LRP S5 scope versions: 3-18x50mm and 5-25x56mm. Both are FFP with premium Schott glass and 34mm main tubes. These optics boast an impressive 40.7 MRAD or 140 MOA of total elevation with two reticle options, a ZF-MRi or ZF-MOAi. The Conquest HD 15×56 binocular comes with a ZEISS tripod adaptor. American Rifleman says this is a great offer: “With the purchase of an LRP S5, new owners can receive a free Conquest HD 15x56mm binocular. The riflescope is an excellent choice for PRS and NRL competitions or long-range hunting.”
2. Savage Axis II XP with 4-12X Scope, $429.99
⏺ Nice hunting rifle complete with Bushnell scope
Need a hunting rifle? Here’s a great deal on a Savage Axis II bolt-action rifle, complete with mounted Bushnell 4-12x40mm scope. This has a nice tan/brown stock plus a user-adjustable AccuTrigger. Total price, with scope, is just $429.99. Choose one of six (6) available chamberings: .223 Rem, 22-250, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 350 Legend.
3. Midsouth — Blem Bullets Sale, Save 20-33%
⏺ Major savings on big-name bullets in many calibers
Need bullets for your varmint, hunting, or tactical rifle? Right now Midsouth has major-brand bullets on sale at huge discounts. Get 100 bullets for as little at $13.99! These bullets may have a small blemish or visual defect or weight inconsistencies. Some are simply “factory seconds”. With all these items you can save 22-33% off the regular price. NOTE: Along with the six featured blem bullet types shown above, there are over 50 other bullet types on sale including pistol and large rifle calibers.
⏺ Save $100 on Lyman Combo with Turret Press and Gen 6 Powder Dispenser
This is a great kit if you load many different cartridge types, as the Lyman turret press holds 8 dies. This Lyman Ultimate Reloading System Kit includes ALL the following: 8-Station Turret Press, Electronic Powder Dispenser, Pro 1200 Turbo Tumbler, E-ZEE Prime Hand Priming Tool, Universal Trimmer, Magnum Inertia Bullet Puller, Case Prep Multi Tool, Steel Calipers, Bench wrench, Loading Block, Case Lue, and Lyman Reloading Handbook. You get all that for $569.99 — $100 off the regular price. This is a great Combo Deal — you could pay $240+ for this turret press alone
⏺ Fun rimfire rifle complete with optic — good owner reviews
Here’s a fun semi-auto .22 LR rifle at a crazy low price — $224.99 complete with a mounted Red Dot Reflex optic. Plus with the Winchester Warm-Up Rebate you get $25 back, lowering your net cost to just $199.99. Offer valid for purchases through March 26, 2024. CLICK HERE to submit Winchester Rebate Form.
The Winchester Wildcat takes Ruger 10/22 mags, and has some great features, such as field-removable lower receiver, ambidextrous controls, integral Picatinny rail, and rear barrel access. It has a good trigger and shoots well. In many respects the Wildcat beats the Ruger 10/22 while costing a lot less. If you don’t need the optic, you can get a basic Wildcat for $199.99 with Strata camo stock or $174.99 after rebate.
6. EuroOptic — Trijicon Close-Out Scope Sale
⏺ Huge discounts on high-quality Trijicon scopes
While supplies last, save up to 57% on these Trijicon Tenmile and Credo closeout riflescopes! User review of these optics have been very positive. Choose the 3-9x40mm Trijicon Huron BDC Hunter for $349.99, the 6-24x50mm Tenmile FFP for $849.99 (great PRS/NRL optics), or the innovative 1-8x28mm Trijicon Credo EX (good for ARs) for $999.99 (over $900 off!).
7. Midsouth — 2000 Rounds Aguila .22 LR ammo, $119.99
⏺ Good reliable ammo for just six cents a round with FREE shipping
Here is one of the best deals on rimfire ammunition that we’ve seen in years. Right now at Midsouth, you can get 2000 rounds of Aguila .22 LR Super Extra HV ammo for just $119.99 with FREE Shipping. That works out to just $3.00 per box (6 cents per round). This would work great for pistol and rifle plinking.
8. MidwayUSA — Electronic Muffs with Walkie-Talkie, $59.99
⏺ Dual-function electronic muffs — great for range communications
Electronic earmuffs protect your hearing while allowing you to hear range commands. With these Walkie-Talkie muffs you also get 2-way communication capabilities. The Walker Razor Slim Low Profile Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 23dB) with Walkie Talkie allows you to communicate with other FRS radios. That lets you give range commands or talk with friends without the need for a second radio. If you don’t need the two-way functionality, MidwayUSA also has the NRR 26 Walker’s Alpha Power Electronic Muffs for $34.99 — a 50% savings off the regular price.
9. Creedmoor Sports — Spring Rifle Cleaning Tools & Supplies
⏺ Save on cleaning tools, solvents, patches, brushes and more
With the shooting season getting started, it’s time for “spring cleaning”. Creedmoor Sports has a variety of good products for firearms cleaning, including specialty items for ARs. Show above are six of the items we liked, but there are dozens of other tools including brushes, cleaning mats, cleaning rods holder, solvents and more. These and other cleaning tools and supplies can be found on the Creedmoor Sports Cleaning & Maintenance webpage.
⏺ Great price on handy Hi-Viz adhesive target dots
Targ-Dots Instant Targets from Lyman work great and come in three sizes. For the same $3.79 price you can get a 100-ct pack of 1″ diameter targets, a 45-ct pack of 2″ targets, or a 25-ct pack of 3″ targets. These stick-on Targ-Dot hi-viz target circles have an adhesive for easy placement on your target backer. User reviews have been very positive.
We’ve found ten great discount/rebate programs. These specials can save you big bucks on pistols, shotguns, ammo, or bullets. Some of these rebates are worth $100 or more. For example you can Save $75 on a new S&W revolver, save $100 on a new Beretta pistol, or save $200 on a new Shotgun. Note: most of these promos are good through the end of May or June 2024, but some expire on March 31st — so check the dates.
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. Graf & Sons — Sightron Scope Sale — Save 20-22%
⏺ Big savings on Sightron Scopes for competition and hunting
Graf’s is running a major Sightron Scope Sale this month with 20-22% savings on many excellent optics. Get a 10-50x60mm SIII for $1179.99 or the amazing 5-40×56 SVIII ED for $2579.99, a $649.00 savings! Hunters can get the rugged 4-12x40mm S1 AO Scope for just $249.99 (20% off), and AR shooters will like the compact 1-6x24mm STAC AR1 scope for $399.99 (20% off). Note: Grab these bargains soon as sale inventory is limited.
2. Natchez — Frankford Arsenal SALE, up to 27% Off
⏺ Great prices on reloading kits, powder dispensers, tumblers and more
Frankford Arsenal makes some very effective and affordable products. Right now Frankford Arsenal products are on sale up to 27% off at Natchez. We recommend the Frankford Arsenal Essentials Reloading Kit ($299.99, $110 off), which has the excellent F-1 press, manual powder dispenser, priming tool, compact scale and more. We also recommend the Intelli-Dropper Powder Dispenser ($169.99, $60 off), the Case Prep Center ($114.99), and the Platinum Rotary Tumbler System ($149.99).
3. Midsouth — Hornady L-N-L Classis Reloading Kit, $389.99
⏺ Major $170 savings plus free Sonic Cleaner and 500 free bulleta
Right now Midsouth is offering Hornady’s L-N-L Classic Single Stage Press Reloading Kit for $389.99, a $170.00 discount. This Kit includes a nice press, manual powder dispenser, electronic scale, priming tool, powder trickler, chamfer/debur tool, case lube, shell block and more. As a special promo, this week Midsouth is including a FREE Sonic Cleaner, a $159.99 value. Plus, as an added bonus Hornady will provide 500 FREE Bullets with Kit purchase.
4. Creedmoor Sports — Starline Rifle Brass IN STOCK on SALE
⏺ Good American-made cartridge brass at attractive prices
Starline Brass is quality, American-made cartridge brass that offers good consistency and useful life at a much lower price than some other leading brands. If you shoot PRS/NRL matches or run a varmint rifle, Starline may meet your expectations. At Creedmoor Sports you can save on popular cartridge types such as 6mm Creedmoor — now $69.95 for 100 cases. You could pay $120 or more for other brands of brass.
5. Amazon — Pegboard Wall Organizer, $119.79
⏺ Very effective wall-mounted tool and parts storage solution
Here’s a great option for your reloading room or garage. There’s only so much space on the bench to store tools so why not take advantage of your wall space? The well-designed Ultrawall Pegboard Wall Organizer provides 48″ x 36″ of pegboard complete with buckets, hooks, and more ensuring that your tools and parts are organized, yet easy to access.
6. Amazon — RCBS Universal Priming Tool, $64.99
⏺ Recommended tool that adapts to multiple case rim sizes
The RCBS Universal Hand Primer tool can handle both large rim and small rim cases without any parts change. Leverage is good and the primer feeding tray is very reliable. This is a recommended tool for both beginning handloaders and expert-level reloaders. Another good feature of this tool is a patented safety gate that isolates the primer seating operation from the primer supply, lowering risk of tray detonation.
7. Amazon — 54″ Bulldog Rifle Case, $92.45`
⏺ Popular case for long-barreled F-Class, Palma, and Long Range rifles
Most rifle cases won’t fit long-barreled competition rifles. This oversize, 54″-long Bulldog 54″ Rifle Case does have the ability to hold long Palma, Benchrest, F-Class, and ELR rigs. This case has a tough 600 denier water-resistant outer shell with lockable zippers and handy large pockets for tools, ammo, and accessories (yes a Garmin GPS will fit in the outside pocket). Inside the case is a plush, heat-resistant quilted inner lining with adjustable Velcro tie downs.
8. Bullet Central — ThorroClean 20% OFF
⏺ Tests show this new cleaning product is very effective
Bullet Central has the advanced, new ThorroClean Bore Cleaning System. This cutting-edge cleaning product, developed in partnership with Iosso, is designed to provide shooters with a quick and thorough cleaning solution for their rifle bores. ThorroClean is engineered to completely eliminate copper and carbon fouling with no wear to the bore. NOTE: For a limited time you can get 20% OFF all ThorroCLean products at Bullet Central with code CLEAN20.
9. Amazon — BOG Switcheroo Tripod, $109.54
⏺ Multi-purpose lightweight tripod for rifles and optics
This BOG Adrenaline Switcheroo Tripod is a great choice as a rifle shooting support AND an optics platform. It can support your PRS rifle, and then adapt to support binoculars or spotting scope. Engineered for portability, this tripod can be used in the sitting, kneeling, and standing positions. The head rotates 360 degrees and has a handy v-shaped support. There is also a plain black BOG Switcheroo tripod version with the same features for just $88.04 on Amazon.
10. Amazon — BESTNULE Punch Kit, $29.99
⏺ Bargain price on very complete punch set for common pin sizes
All gun owners can use a quality set of precision punches for assembly and disassembly tasks. The impressive BESTNULE Punch Kit features 18 punches (both metal and plastic), plus hammer (with detachable head), bench block, and other components — all for just $29.99 at Amazon. The tools fit in a handy plastic carry case that holds hammer and pins securely.
CMP Acquires Surplus Ammunition with Upcoming Sales at Matches
In early 2023, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) announced the acquisition of vast quantities of surplus ammunition. Over the past year, this surplus ammunition was available to CMP customers, and available to competitors during our matches.
The CMP intends on maintaining a surplus ammo inventory large enough to support CMP Matches for the next several years and to provide discounted surplus ammo to competitors attending CMP events. All sales will include set limits to remain in compliance with guidelines specified in the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the Army and the CMP. The CMP’s current ammunition available for purchase may be viewed on the CMP eStore.
“CMP continues to fulfill its vision to lead the nation in marksmanship excellence providing safe, high quality, and innovative programs with a focus on youth”, said Christie Sewell, CMP’s Chief Programs Officer. “CMP continues to set purchase limits and restrictions to ensure that our competitors will have access to the surplus ammunition.”
NOTE: This video shows an M1 Garand shooting modern CMP M2 Ball ammo NOT older surplus. The surplus M2 Ball ammo obtained by the CMP is older, but should have similar velocities with 150gr bullets.
Commercial and surplus ammunition sales are currently available on the CMP E-Store to qualified individuals. Register for an account or browse the CMP E-Store at https://shop.thecmp.org/browse/Ammo.
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 — Semi-Auto 12ga Shotgun, $199.99
⏺ Great owner reports on versatile, sub-$200 shotgun
This might just be the shotgun deal of the decade. Right now you can get a reliable, optics-ready 12ga semi-auto shotgun for just $199.99. The 8-pound G-Force GF99 DLX Shotgun features a 20″ barrel, full Picatinny rail, and ships with a 5+1 magazine. Weight, unloaded, is 8 pounds. Read the very positive reviews from verified buyers: “Won’t find a better gun for the money… reliability [and] usability 5 stars”; “Cycles perfect. No jamming… go for it”; “Not one malfunction… I’m 100% happy with the purchase.”
2. MidwayUSA — BOG Tripod + Electronic Muffs Combo, $139.99
⏺ Save $70 on outstanding tripod and electronic muffs combo
Here’s a great combo for PRS/NRL shooters and/or hunters. You get the excellent BOG Deathgrip Tripod AND Caldwell E-Max Electronic Muffs for just $139.99 total. Plus you get free shipping this week from MidwayUSA. The BOG DeathGrip Tripod has rugged aluminum legs and a patented hands-free clamp. The bipod head pans 360 degrees with cant adjustment. The 3-position leg angle lock allows bipod use in standing, kneeling, and prone positions. The comfortable, low-profile E-Max Pro electronic muffs have a 23dB noise reduction rating (NRR).
3. Powder Valley — Hodgdon and Alliant Powders in Stock
⏺ Ultra-popular Hodgdon powders now available at good prices
This is your lucky day — many super-popular Hodgdon powders are in stock right now at Powder Valley. That’s right, you can order Hodgdon Varget, H4350, and H4831SC right now. And other Hodgdon powders are available starting at $32.99/lb. Plus many popular Alliant and IMR powders are in stock at Powder Valley including the outstanding Alliant Reloder 16. NOTE: If your favorite powder sells out, Midsouth also has Varget, RL16, H4350, and other top choices in stock including 8-lb jugs of H4350 and H4831sc for $390.99 ($48.87/lb).
Everyone should have a good .22 LR rimfire pistol for training and fun shooting. We really like the Walther P22 Target Model. This has excellent ergonomics and a nice trigger. With its forward compensator, this pistol has almost no muzzle flip, allowing very rapid shot strings. Currently you can get this P22 pistol plus a Hornady TrekLite Lockbox XXL portable gun safe — all for just $289.99 at CDNN Sports. Get the Lockbox via Walther mail-in rebate. CLICK HERE for Rebate INFO. NOTE: If you already have a .22 LR Pistol, CDNN has the gun+safe combo offer with other Walther 9mm and .380 ACP handguns.
⏺ Save 20% ($29.95) on very good canvas shooting coat
Creedmoor Sports makes some of the best shooting coats you can buy. Right now the popular Deluxe Canvas Shooting Coat is 20% off. Regularly $149.99, this is now on sale for $120.00, a $29.99 savings. This coat is very popular with High Power shooters, and Garand/Vintage military rifle shooters. Act soon as this discount ends on Tuesday 3/12/2024 at noon CST.
⏺ Great price on versatile, well-designed gun vise
Here’s an excellent gun vise on sale for just $35.99. The versatile MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise supports rifles and shotguns for cleaning/maintenance. High and low forks allow level or angled gun placement. The rubber-padded rotating stock clamp provides a firm hold. The base has 14 different compartments for tools/solvents, plus 11 slots for jags, brushes, and screwdrivers. On the side are tabs for two cleaning rods. This GV-20 vise is made from rugged, solvent-resistant polypropylene plastic. If this sells out on GunZoneDeals, Midsouth has the GV-30 Vise for $38.00.
7. Locked&Loaded — CCI Blazer 9mm Ammo, $219.99 1000 rds
⏺ Quality 9mm brass-cased ammo at a super-low price — $0.22/round
CCI makes very reliable pistol ammo with reloadable brass cases. Right now you can get 1000 rounds of CCI Blazer 9mm FMJ ammo for just $219.99 at LockedLoaded.com. That price works out to just $11.00 per 50-round box — a fantastic price. This very affordable 115gr Blazer 9mm ammo is excellent for practice/training, and it is more reliable than commercial reloads.
⏺ Handy adjustable rest fits nearly all types of pistols and revolvers
A small compact rest definitely helps with handgun load development and accuracy testing. A good choice (at a great price) is the Caldwell Pistolero shooting rest (#ad), now just $22.39 on sale at Amazon. The Caldwell Pistolero rest is durable, and the support surfaces will not mark your pistols. The hand support is comfortable to use. With 5 inches of rear pad movement and and 3 inches of vertical adjustment in the front, the Pistolero rest accommodates virtually all handguns, providing a stable shooting surface.
9. Amazon — GuardTech Plus Gun Cleaning Kit, $43.50
⏺ Excellent full-featured cleaning kit for all types of guns
This big GuardTech Plus Cleaning Kit will work for rifles, pistols, and even shotguns. You get a big selection of brushes, jags, and mops that fit calibers .17 to .50. In addition, there are picks and tooth-brush-style brushes for cleaning your action, plus a pull-through cleaning rope. You get all this, in a nice fitted hard case, for just $43.50 on Amazon. Choose green case (as shown), or black case.
10. MidwayUSA — Wheeler Bore Lapping Kit, $21.89
⏺ Simple, inexpensive method to enhance factory barrels — Save 54%
This kit can help polish a rifle bore to remove factory machining marks and reduce fouling. With this kit you coat bullets so they can perform a lapping function as they are fired through the barrel. This Wheeler Lapping Kit consists of three 1 oz. jars of silicon carbide abrasive pastes (220 Cutting Grit, 320 Smoothing Grit, and 600 Polishing Grit) and two steel application plates. NOTE: We do NOT recommend using this kit with high-quality, hand-lapped barrels from makers such as Bartlein, Brux, Krieger, and Shilen.
Twenty-five years ago, GunBroker.com, the world’s first firearms-centric auction marketplace, was launched. Over the past 25 years, GunBroker.com has offered firearms and outdoor enthusiasts a safe and secure place to buy and sell goods. Launched in 1999 as a response to eBay’s rejection of firearms and firearm-related auctions, GunBroker.com has led the way in listing capabilities, and volume/range of products. What began as a listing service for individual sellers has expanded into a powerful sales engines for FFL dealers, retailers, and manufacturers. So it now serves for both individual sales and commercial sales.
New Gunbroker Features
In the two and a half decades since 1999, what began as an auction-based platform has evolved to offer Buy It Now pricing, Take a Shot offers, Buy Now Button on manufacturer websites and self-service seller advertising. Brand Stores, coupon and rebate centers, and an editorial department have followed.
And, for convenience, from the Gunbroker home page you can get one-click access to all major product types:
Over One Billion Gunbroker Listings Since 1999
In late 2023, GunBroker posted its one-billionth listing. Over 36 million additional items have been listed since the one billion milestone. Gunbroker truly is the world’s largest marketplace for firearms and accessories.
Multi-Item Cart Capability Coming Soon
Looking ahead, the site will soon launch multi-item cart capability along with other new functionalities designed to make the site easier for buyers and more efficient for sellers.
“We’re celebrating the past 25 years” said Jared Smith, Chief Executive Officer. “But we’re also deeply focused on how we improve GunBroker.com over the next few months. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see these updates rolling out and we believe these will continue to make GunBroker.com the premiere marketplace for all things outdoors.”
Gunbroker Works with Nationwide Network of FFL Dealers Sellers have come to rely on GunBroker.com to help connect them with a nationwide pool of Federal Firearm License holders, ensuring a safe, secure network to handle firearms transfers across state lines. This web of dealers helps facilitate firearms transfers that are compliant with all federal, state and municipal regulations.
GunBroker.com allows small, independent shops to reach a nationwide audience of consumers, and helps buyers across the U.S. access the newest products the second they are available. For collectors, GunBroker.com offers hard-to-find firearms and accessories, with future plans designed to make it an even more valuable tool.
CEO Jared Smith added: “We celebrated the anniversary at SHOT Show, but we’re not really big on looking to the past. To remain the leader in this space, we’ve got to keep looking ahead, innovating and improving the site on a constant basis. The next 12 months is going to be evolutionary for certain, and revolutionary in many ways.”
If you’ve been thinking about a big purchase at Brownells, here are some money-saving codes. Brownells is currently offering 10% Off a $150+ purchase, 15% Off Bullet purchases, 15% Off Select Optics, and $10 Off a $100 purchase. It’s simple to get these discounts — there are no buyers’ clubs to join, no forms to fill out. Just use the appropriate Discount Code during online check-out.
Listed below are the Codes to use. Simply use the appropriate Code for your purchase at Brownells.com. NOTE: Most of these codes have no listed expiration date, so Brownells could terminate them at any time. Accordingly, we recommend you do your shopping soon. Also if the highest value code no longer works, try a lesser value CODE.
Coupon Code: BULLET15 — 15% off Bullets
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Coupon Code: TA10 — 10% off $150+
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Coupon Code: TTB10 — 10% off $150+
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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 — Big Sale on All RCBS Products, Save $10-$100
⏺ Major sale on all RCBS tools, dies, presses and more
Midsouth is running a huge SALE on RCBS products — Presses, Reloading Tools, Powder Dispensers, Tumblers, Dies, Priming Sets, Casting Accessories and more. Save up to $80 on Reloading Kits, up to $100 on Electronic Powder Dispensers, and save $30 on Rotary Tumblers. Go to Midsouth’s RCBS Sale Page, then chose a product category. NOTE — Check often as inventory is changing.
2. Graf’s — Alpha Brass IN STOCK, Many Popular Types
⏺ Great brass for popular chamberings incl. 6mmBR, 6GT, 6mm Creedmoor
Alpha Brass makes excellent-quality cartridge brass for many popular categories. The price is competitive with other top-tier brass, ranging from $118-$130. In stock now at Grafs.com are: 22 GT, 6mmBR, 6mmGT (6GT), 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, .260 Remington, 7mm-08, and .308 Winchester Alpha brass. Both benchrest shooters and PRS/NRL competitors have been impressed with current production Alpha brass which ships in excellent slotted plastic cases with perforated bi-layer foam for protection.
3. Powder Valley — Bullet Bash SALE
⏺ Huge bullet sale — many brands, very good prices
If you need bullets for hunting, target shooting, or competition, check out the big Bullet Bash Sale at Powder Valley. A huge variety of bullets are on sale from Berger, Lapua, Sierra, Barnes, Hornady, Nosler and more. IMPORTANT: From the Bullet Bash Landing Page, click your preferred bullet-makers’ name(s) on the left — that way you can quickly find your favorites.
⏺ Top choice for PRS/NRL competition, plus 15% Off Code
For NRL22 or PRS/NRL matches, you’ll want a FFP scope with 0.1 Mil clicks. While you can spend over $2k on a suitable optic, we suggest getting the Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56mm for $799.99. This has good glass, a handy EBR-7C “Xmas Tree” reticle, and great owner reviews: “You cannot find a better scope for this price. Great glass and built sturdy with 34mm tube”; “Best bang for your buck. Clear glass, turrets track extremely well”; “[Great] for NRL22 … consistently repeatable when dialing for distance. Highly recommend.” To make this deal even better, EuroOptic offers free 2-day shipping, PLUS you get 15% Off with Code VTR15. That lowers your net cost to $679.99, a $120 savings.
5. Natchez — SIG Sauer Scope & Rangefinder Combo, $394.99
⏺ Great “intelligent combo” — LRF data works with scope
Here’s a solid combo kit for hunters. For under $400 you can get the SIG Sauer BDX rangefinder and riflescope system — a 3.5-10x42mm scope and laser rangefinder. With the SIG BDX smartphone App you can pair the KILO BDX rangefinder and the BDX-enabled scope. Once you’ve created your basic ballistic profile, the system’s brain tells you the needed hold-over. After ranging your target, the KILO BDX rangefinder employs advanced Applied Ballistics software and then sends the elevation solution to the scope via Bluetooth.
⏺ Turkey time — save $101 on good Rem 870 pump shotgun
Spring Turkey season is around the corner. Here’s a good deal on a name-brand, American-made shotgun. Brownells is now offering $101 off the Remington 870 Synthetic Fieldmaster 12ga shotgun. This ultra-reliable, pump-action shotgun has a 26″ barrel, and ships with full, modified, and IC chokes. This Rem 870 has a rugged synthetic stock with a nice rubber butt pad.
7. Amazon — Walker’s Black Razor Slim Muffs, $37.00
⏺ Good NRR 23 Electronic Muffs at great price
Here’s a great deal on good electronic muffs favored by shooters. Right now you can get black Walker’s Razor Slim Electronic Muffs for just $37.00, a 47% discount. Other colors of Razor Slim muffs are offered starting at $39.99 (plain black is the best deal). These Razor muffs have a good noise reduction rating (NRR) of 23dB. (For best protection run plugs under the muffs.) The Razor series also feature Walker’s comfort fit headband for all day shooting, and come in a host of color options.
8. Amazon — Lyman LR Precision Reloading Handbook, $12.99
⏺ Good starting resource for long-range competitors
Learning to shoot long range takes time and experience. Shorten the learning curve with the Lyman Long Range Precision Reloading Handbook. This print resource features specific data for a number of precision long range cartridges and bullets. It also includes pressure and velocity data as well as articles by top PRS shooters and industry experts.
9. Field Supply — Dominus Camo Jacket, $15.99
⏺ Incredible bargain for a spring/fall hunting jacket
Here’s a good medium-weight jacket for hunters at an insanely low price. Sold elsewhere for over $200, this Dominus Jacket is now just $15.99! The Dominus Smart Foam 3-Pocket Vented Jacket has a nice Mossy Oak Infinity camo pattern. This scent-blocking jacket features dynamic thermal regulation and the stretchable fabric is water-resistant and quiet. Available sizes are medium and large.
10. Amazon — 6 Inch Calipers w/ Extra Large Screen, $29.98
⏺ Big screen is a big plus with these Digital Calipers
Every handloader can use a good set of digital calipers. With an extra large, high-contrast LCD fisplay, these Jiavarry digital calipers show bigger numbers that are easier to read. That help ensure you don’t make mistakes. These calipers have a good Lithium battery and offer ample 0-6 inch (0-150mm) measuring range with ±0.02 mm/0.001″ resolution.
