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.
Graf & Sons — Berger Bullet Sale
⏺️ » Good 20-29% savings on Berger match and hunting bullets, many calibers
When it comes to competition components, Berger Bullets produces some of the best bullets you can buy. And Berger offers a wide selection of calibers, bullet weights, and bullet profiles (standard, VLD, hybrid). With savings up to 29%, now is the time to stock up for this year’s matches and take advantage of these big Berger bullet discounts at Grafs.com.
MidwayUSA — Major Discounts on All Types of Optics
⏺️ » Big Optics Sale with major savings, plus FREE Shipping offers
If you’re looking to grab a new scope or other type of optic, check out the optics sale at MidwayUSA. You’ll find riflescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, thermal monoculars, rangefinders and Red Dots at crazy low prices. For example the Burris 5-20x50mm Eliminator rangefinder scope has been discounted $800, a huge 40% savings. Plus many orders over $100 will qualify for FREE Shipping this week.
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This popular video, viewed 3.9 million times on YouTube, provides a clear explanation of Minute of Angle (MOA) and how that angular measurement is used. Among novice shooters, there is much confusion over this term. In this NSSF Video, Ryan Cleckner, a former U.S. Army Sniper Instructor, defines the term “Minute of Angle” (MOA) and explains how you can adjust for windage and elevation using 1/4 or 1/8 MOA clicks on your scope. This allows you to sight-in precisely and compensate for bullet drop at various distances.
For starters, Ryan explains that, when talking about angular degrees, a “minute” is simply 1/60th. So a “Minute of Angle” is simply 1/60th of one degree of a central angle, measured either up and down (for elevation) or side to side (for windage). At 100 yards, 1 MOA equals 1.047″ on the target. This is often rounded to one inch for simplicity. Say, for example, you click up 1 MOA. That is roughly 1 inch at 100 yards, or roughly 4 inches at 400 yards, since the target area measured by 1 MOA increases in linear fashion with the distance.
More Minute of Angle (MOA) Explanatory Videos
This Gunwerks video explains that Minute of Angle subtends approximately 1″ for each 100 yards (well, 1.047″ to be more precise). That means a Minute of Angle increases in actual measured size the greater the distance of the target from the shooter.
This lengthy (24-minute) video defines Minute of Angle, and uses multiple diagrams to illustrate how MOA angular measurements works. The video also how MOA-based click values translate to point-of-impact changes at various distances.
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.
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Midsouth — RCBS Sale on Popular Products and Dies
⏺️ » Major discounts on RCBS reloading hardware, tools and dies
Need a press, case prep machine, or brass cleaning system? Then head over to Midsouth which is running a major RCBS Reloading Product Sale right now with major discount on case prep equipment, tumblers, trimmers, and more. Along with these reloading products, scales, and press, Midsouth is also running a major SALE on RCBS MatchMaster Reloading Dies. You can save $20-$30 now on these die sets, which are available for over 50 cartridge types (from .17 to .338 calibers), including these popular 6mm cartridges: 6mmBR, 6mm Dasher, 6mmx47, 6GT, 6XC, 6mm Rem, 6mm Creedmoor, and .243 Win.
Locked & Loaded Ltd. — Rimfire Ammo Sale for .17 Cal, .22 Cal
⏺️ » Major discounts on .17 Cal and .22 Cal rimfire ammunition
Shooting rimfire is way less expensive than centerfire shooting. And right now at LockLoaded.com you can get significant savings on popular rimfire ammo types: .17 HM2, .17 HMR, .17 WSM, .22 Short, .22 LR, and .22 WMR (WinMag Rimfire). NOTE: To see the full selection of each rimfire cartridge type, use the Caliber Index control after visiting the Locked & Loaded Rimfire Ammo Page.
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Readers often ask “What’s the difference between a Weaver scope rail and a Picatinny Rail?” The answer is not as simple as it seems. The dimensions of a Picatinny Rail should be consistent (from one rail-maker to another), since there IS a government spec. Conversely, there is some variance in “Weaver-style” rails. The width of the groove is the most important difference between Picatinny Rails and Weaver-type rails. “Mil-spec” Picatinny rails will have a grove width of 0.206″ while Weaver rails typically have a narrower, 0.180″ groove width.
Does your rifle have a Weaver Rail or Picatinny Rail? Check the dimensions to be sure.
A while back, Brownells had a helpful GunTech™ Article that discussed the Picatinny Rail vs. Weaver Rail. That article explained:
What are the differences between the ‘Picatinny’ and the ‘Weaver’ systems? The profile of the two systems is virtually identical. Depending on the quality of the machining done by the manufacturer, the two systems should be indistinguishable from the profile. The key difference lies in the placement of the recoil grooves and with width of the grooves. MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) grooves are .206″ wide and have a center-to-center width of .394”. The placement of these grooves has to be consistent in order for it to be a true Picatinny MIL-STD system. Weaver systems have a .180” width of recoil groove and are not necessarily consistent in a center-to-center measurement from one groove to the next.
In many instances, a Weaver system has a specific application that it is machined for, so interchangeability is not necessarily an issue. A MIL-STD-1913 system must adhere to the specifications listed above in order for it to be considered MIL-STD, since the military desires uniformity in the recoil grooves to allow for different systems to be mounted on the weapon with no concern for compatibility.
Now, what does this mean? Boiled down, it means that accessories designed for a Weaver system will, in most cases, fit on a Picatinny system. The reverse, however, is probably not the case. Due to the larger recoil groove, Picatinny accessories will not fit a Weaver system. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule, but for a good rule-of-thumb, [full-width] Picatinny won’t fit Weaver, but Weaver accessories WILL fit Picatinny.
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.
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Midsouth — Big Savings on Lyman Products
⏺️ » Major discounts on hundreds of Lyman products
Lookin’ for a great deal? Currently there are over 500 discounted items in the Creedmoor Sports Sale section with 90+ in the Bargain Bunker (with major price cuts). You’ll find some great savings on Sightron Scopes, Wilson and Redding presses, Edgewood Bags, Protektor Front Rests, Wilson and Redding Dies, Berger Bullets, Starline Brass and much more.
Graf & Sons — Dillon Getting Started Reloading Kit, $719.95
⏺️ » Great starter kit with BL550 press, dies, powder funnel die and more
If you’re looking to upgrade to a progressive press consider the Dillon Precision BL550 Get Started Kit. This combo features the BL550 progressive press with multiple die slots and a quick-change toolhead for fast caliber swaps. NOTE: This Dillon BL550 is upgradeable to the RL550 for higher output. This “Get Started” kit also includes a 3-die set, digital scale, powder trickler, calipers, case gauge, ammo box, and more. The kit is on sale for $719.95 for a variety of popular cartridge types including .223 Rem, .308 Win, 9mm Luger, .38 SPL, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, and .45 ACP.
Whidden Gunworks — 50% Off Rimfire Gun Ammo Testing
⏺️ » Save 50% on test to find best ammo for your rimfire gun
Whidden Gunworks is offering 50% OFF Rimfire Test Range fees. The Whidden test center team will test your .22 LR rifle or handgun at 50m and 100m with top quality ammunition from ELEY, Lapua, Norma, and RWS. Multiple lots can be tested, and then you can buy the lots that shoot best in your firearm. Whidden Gunworks even offers door-to-door valet shipping. Offer good through May 17, 2026.
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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.
Creedmoor Sports — Big Savings on Optics, Tools, Bags, & More
⏺️ » Major discounts on hundreds of top-tier products
Lookin’ for a great deal? Currently there are over 500 discounted items in the Creedmoor Sports Sale section with 90+ in the Bargain Bunker (with major price cuts). You’ll find some great savings on Sightron Scopes, Wilson and Redding presses, Edgewood Bags, Protektor Front Rests, Wilson and Redding Dies, Berger Bullets, Starline Brass and much more.
Palmetto SA — AR Complete Rifles, Uppers, Lowers on Sale
⏺️ » Spectacular deals on AR Black Rifles, AR Pistols, and AR components
This week at Palmetto State Armory you’ll find exceptional deals on AR rifles, AR uppers, AR lowers, AR pistols, and the full range of AR components (such as bolt assemblies, sights, triggers, magazines etc.). If you are looking to add a quality 16″ bbl AR to your collection, you’ll find some great bargains. We like the 16″ barrel PSA EPT model. Complete with adjustable buttstock, M-LOK fore-end, and MBUS sights, it’s just $569.99 with FREE shipping.
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Today, April 22, 2026, Shooting USA TV will feature products from the 2026 SHOT Show event. The Shooting USA team were in Las Vegas for the annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) event held in late January. New products in all categories — guns, optics, ammo, hunting gear, reloading equipment and more — were on display at this major annual trade show.
Shooting USA SHOW TIMES: This Shooting USA Episode airs Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific; 8:00 PM Central on the Outdoor Channel. If you miss the regular broadcast, you can stream the show online on Vimeo for $0.99 per episode. Or you can get unlimited streaming for $2.99 per month on Vimeo. There are also many videos available on Shooting USA’s YouTube Channel.
SHOT Show 2026 Highlights
SHOT Show 2026 featured impressive new offerings from hundreds of manufacturers. To learn more about new-for-2026 products, check out the SHOT Show Blog which had these recent features:
SHOT Show is one of the biggest trade shows of the year among ALL industries. This year there were thousands of exhibitors spread out over two exhibit halls the combined size of 14 football fields (19 acres)! This is the 9th largest trade show in the USA, promoting an industry that supports over 380,000 jobs and generates over $26 billion in wages.
Savage Revamps Multiple Rifle Models
As displayed at SHOT Show 2026, Savage Arms has updated its rifle line-up, including the Savage 110, signaling a major refresh across multiple platforms. While specifics are still limited, these changes point toward improved features and modern refinements throughout the lineup. This video features GunsAmerica Media Editor True Pearce, who recently tested many new firearms at Industry Day at the Range.
Century Arms ATA ALR — Affordable Precision Rifle
At SHOT Show, Century Arms showcased the new ATA ALR Tactical Rifle. Chambered in .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor, this modular rifle comes complete with adjustable aluminum chassis and muzzle brake. This could be a good starter rifle for PRS/NRL competition that does double duty as a hunting rig. And the ATA ALR is just $1099.99. That’s a great deal — you can pay that much just for an aftermarket chassis system.
Smith & Wesson New Metal-Frame Handguns
Smith & Wesson showcased many impressive new handguns at this year’s SHOT Show. This video covers some very impressive S&W handguns that feature aluminum and steel frames. The first pistol is the S&W SPEC VI with aluminum frame, ported barrel, and pre-installed Aimport optic. Next the reviewer covers the impressive steel-framed HD series pistols — both standard and competitor models. With good ergonomics and triggers, these are great for action pistol games.
NEW Nightforce NX6 Scope Family for 2026
Nightforce’s new NX6 riflescopes offer lightweight configurations with an impressive 6X magnification range across the series. NX6 options include: NX6 1-6x24mm, 2-12x42mm, 3-18x50mm, 4-24x50mm, and 5-30x56mm. NX6 scopes are designed for wide field of view and good clarity. The FieldSet turret system provides great repeatability and tracking while offering ease of use and configurability, allowing shooters to convert from capped to exposed dials and custom Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) dials.
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.
MidwayUSA — Demo and Refurbished Premium Optics SALE
⏺️ » Great Swarovski, Kahles, Steiner, and Pulsar products — huge discounts
Have you always wanted a top-of-the-line, prestigious European optic but couldn’t afford the high price? Well here’s your chance to get a superb scope, spotting scope, rangefinder or binoculars at huge discounts with the Demo & Refurbished Optics Sale at MidwayUSA. Top featured brands include Swarovski, Kahles, Steiner, and Pulsar. Choose a riflescope, thermal scope, spotting scope, rangefinder binoculars, or standard binoculars — there are superb products on sale now with prices up to 54% off.
Graf & Sons — Primers In Stock and On Sale
⏺️ » Major savings on popular CCI primers, plus other primer brands
There’s a great Primer Sale this week at Grafs.com. You’ll find a large selection of quality CCI rifle and pistol primers on sale. In addition other primer brands are offered at significant discounts. This is a great chance to pick up cases of 5000 for a little as $261.99 — equivalent to just $52.40/1000.
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Want to improve your understanding of Ballistics, Bullet Design, Bullet Pointing, and other shooting-related tech topics? Well here’s a treasure trove of gun expertise. Applied Ballistics offers dozens of FREE tech articles on its website. Curious about Coriolis? — You’ll find answers. Want to understand the difference between G1 and G7 BC? — There’s an article about that.
“Doc” Beech, technical support specialist at Applied Ballistics says these articles can help shooters working with ballistics programs: “One of the biggest issues I have seen is the misunderstanding… about a bullet’s ballistic coefficient (BC) and what it really means. Several papers on ballistic coefficient are available for shooters to review on the website.”
Credit Shooting Sports USA Editor John Parker for finding this great resource. John writes: “Our friends at Applied Ballistics have a real gold mine of articles on the science of accurate shooting on their website. This is a fantastic source for precision shooting information[.] Topics presented are wide-ranging — from ballistic coefficients to bullet analysis.”
Here are six (6) of our favorite Applied Ballistics articles, available for FREE to read online. There are dozens more, all available on the Applied Ballistics Education Webpage. After Clicking link, select Plus (+) Symbol for “White Papers”, then find the article(s) you want in the list. For each selection, then click “Download” in the right column. This will send a PDF version to your device.
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.
Midsouth — RCBS Explorer Reloading Kit 2, $329.88
⏺️ » Great price for everything you need — press, powder measure, scale etc.
For folks getting started with hand-loading, a great basic package is the RCBS Explorer Reloading Kit 2. On sale for $329.88 at Midsouth, this RCBS Package features pretty much all you need to load rifle and pistol ammo: Reloader Special 5 single-stage press, Uniflow-III Powder Measure, 1500gr digital scale, hand priming tool, powder funnel, powder trickler, hex key set, deburring tool, loading block, and Case Slick spray lube. You even get a Speer Reloading Manual.
Palmetto SA — Bulk Ammunition Sale, Rimfire and Centerfire
⏺️ » Major savings on wide selection of rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammo
Here is a great opportunity to get quality ammo for your pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Head over to Palmetto SA for the current April Ammo Sale. There is a large variety of .223 Rem/5.56 NATO ammo, plus very affordable .38 SPL and 9mm ammo. Rimfire fans will find great deals on all popular types: .17 HMR, .22 LR, and .22 WMR. Along with the ammo types shown above, there are many other pistol cartridge types. Plus you’ll find a huge selection of 12ga and 20ga shotgun ammo starting at just $0.36/shell.
