With days growing shorter and winter on its way — here’s a great audio “infotainment” resource to help fill those long winter nights. Leupold offers podcasts, 40-75 minutes in length, on a variety of topics of interest to hunters and precision shooters. A podcast is like a radio show that’s available 24/7, at your convenience. To “tune in” via your home computer or mobile devices, just visit the Leupold Podcast Page.
Oregon-based optics-maker Leupold & Stevens (“Leupold) offers the “Core Insider” podcast series. These podcasts deliver hunting advice and recount successful hunting trips — such as Caribou hunting in Alaska. Other Leupold podcasts provide optics info, industry intel, and tech tips. Leupold’s Core Insider podcasts can also be accessed directly from Leupold.com. From the Leupold Podcast Home Page, you can stream the podcasts live or download for later listening.
The Leupold Core Insider Podcasts cover a wide variety of shooting and hunting topics. One early episode features Leupold team members Kyle Lamb and Buck Doyle discussing long-range shooting, while recent Episode 55 explains how Binoculars and Rangefinders function. There are now 96 Leupold Podcasts available online for FREE.
Do you know which one of your eyes is dominant? It’s easy to determine eye dominance with a simple exercise. Pick an object about 6-10 feet away (a light switch or door knob works well). Make an “OK” sign with your right hand (see photo) and hold that about 18″ from your face. Now, with both eyes open, look through the circle formed by your thumb and index finger. Center the circle on the object, so you can see the object in the middle.
Now, here’s the important part — while still holding your hand up, centered on the object, first close your right eye. If you don’t see the object anymore, then your right eye is dominant. If you still see the object, then repeat the procedure with the left eye shut and right eye open. If you don’t see the object when your left eye (only) is closed, then you are left-eye dominant.
The digital archives of Shooting Sports USA contain many interesting articles. A while back, Shooting Sports USA featured a “must-read” expert Symposium on Eye Dominance, as it affects both rifle and pistol shooting. No matter whether you have normal dominance (i.e. your dominant eye is on the same side as your dominant hand), or if you have cross-dominance, you’ll benefit by reading this excellent article. The physiology and science of eye dominance is explained by Dr. Norman Wong, a noted optometrist. In addition, expert advice is provided by champion shooters such as David Tubb, Lones Wigger, Dennis DeMille, Julie Golob, Jessie Harrison, and Phil Hemphill. NOTE: If the story doesn’t open at the links, go to the ssusa.org home page first, indicate you are over 18, and then CLICK HERE.
Top Rifle Champions Talk About Eye Dominance:
David Tubb — 11-Time National High Power Champion
I keep both eyes open, always. Some use an opaque blinder in rifle or shotgun shooting. If you close your non-dominant eye, you will not get as good a sight picture. If your aiming eye is not your dominant eye, you have even more of a problem to overcome.
Lones Wigger — World, National and Olympic Champion Rifleman
Shooters should try to use the dominant eye unless the vision is impaired and the non-dominant eye has better vision. You should always shoot with both eyes open since this will allow the shooting eye to function properly.
Dennis DeMille — National Service Rifle Champion
I close my non-shooting eye initially. Once I pick up my sight picture, it’s not something I focus on. For those that use a patch, I recommend that they use something white to block their view, rather than cover the eye.
Bruce Piatt — 2015 World Shooting Championship Winner
Some shooters, especially those with nearly equal or cross-dominance, will naturally find themselves squinting one eye. When anyone does this, you are also closing your dominant eye to some extent and adding stress to your face.
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. Precision Reloading — RCBS Sale and Major RCBS Rebates
⏺️ Get big factory Rebates plus major RCBS discounts
Now is a great time to buy RCBS products — presses, powder dispensers, case prep tools, dies and more. Right now RCBS is offering major rebates: $100 Rebate for purchases of $400 or more; $75 Rebate for purchases of $250 to $399.99, and $35 Rebate for purchases of $100 to $249.99. These rebates apply to purchases made from 11/15/2024 to 12/31/24 (i.e. through the end of the year). Along with the rebates (from RCBS), many RCBS products are ON SALE now at Precision Reloading with savings up to 37%. For example, the RCBS Rebel Press is $199.99 on sale, a $54.76 (22%) discount. You can also now buy RBCS products from Powder Valley Outdoors.
2. Midsouth — Popular Hodgdon and Alliant Powders IN STOCK
⏺️ Great powders for precision reloading now in stock at Midsouth
Right now Midsouth has some of the best Hodgdon and Alliant powders in stock, with many on sale. If you need top-tier powders such as Varget, H4350, H4831sc, Reloder 16, Reloder 15.5 TS, then head over to Midsouth today. The prices are very competitive, with some items, such as RL 15.5 TS, currently on sale. Both 1-lb and 8-lb varieties are offered. For example you can get an 8-lb jug of H4350 or H4831sc for $390.99. And 8 lbs. of Alliant 15.5 TS is now on sale for $449.99.
3. Palmetto State Armory — TaurusTX 22 .22 LR Pistol, $249.99
⏺️ Amazingly low price on rimfire pistol with good accuracy and ergonomics
With .22 LR rimfire pistols, ammo is a fraction of the ammo cost for centerfire handguns — 8 cents/rd (bulk pack) vs. 30 cents/rd (or more). And the low rimfire recoil is good for developing your shooting skills. Right now, the nicely-designed TaurusTX 22 Pistol is on sale at a bargain price — just $249.99. This gray-framed pistol has a good ergonomic grip and a crisp trigger. Owners report the TX 22 is reliable and quite accurate. NOTE: Right now Taurus offers a Triple Mag Mania rebate on the TX22, so you get THREE extra .22 LR magazines with every TX 22 purchase.
⏺️ Scope and rangefinder for hunting — combo for under $170
Hunting season is here. Here’s a good, ultra-affordable scope/LRF combo for a hunter on a tight budget. Get the SIG Sauer Buckmasters Scope and Rangefinder Combo for just $169.99 — an amazing combo bargain. The 3-9x50mm scope has a Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) reticle with holdover dots. The SIG Sauer LRF 1500 Laser Rangefinder offers fast performance with red illuminated display for low light hunting. If you don’t need a scope, you can get the Buckmasters 1500 Laser Rangefinder for just $119.99 at Palmetto SA, an amazing deal.
5. CDNN Sports — Smith & Wesson Revolvers, $50-$150 Rebate
⏺️ Major rebates on top-tier Smith & Wesson wheelguns
Smith & Wesson makes superb revolvers that boast superior accuracy and build quality. We think every serious gun owner should have an S&W wheelgun in his/her collection. Right now, at CDNN Sports, many popular S&W revolvers are discounted. In addition, Smith & Wesson is running a major rebate program through the end of the year. Save $50, $100, or $150 with the S&W Factory rebate on popular models including 686 (.357 Mag), 629 (.44 Mag), and 637 Airweight (.38 SPL).
6. Palmetto SA — AR-15 Lower with Trump-47 Logo, $49.99
⏺️ Good AR-15 lower with distinctive “Trump-47″ image on side
If you’re planning a new AR build, consider a lower receiver that celebrates the history election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. This is a great deal, with a sale price of just $49.99 at Palmetto SA. This lower can be used as the basis for a home defense, target, or varmint rifle. NOTE: This is an exclusive “pre-order” item with delivery in 30 to 60 days.
⏺️ Excellent, rugged rifle case at a very good price
When flying or driving it’s vital to protect your rifles. A good hard case option (at a great price) is the APACHE 9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case. On sale for $149.99, this 53″-long case is $190.00 less than an equivalent-size Pelican case. Constructed from durable polypropylene, this quality hard case can protect long guns from from impact, moisture, and dust. The built-in purge valve equalizes pressure so you can open the case after changing elevations. NOTE: Case interior dimensions are 50⅜” by 13⅝”.
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.
9. MidwayUSA — Electronic Muffs with Walkie-Talkie, $49.99
⏺️ 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. These are now just $49.99 (50% Off) with FREE Shipping. If you don’t need the two-way functionality, you can get Walker’s NRR 23 Razor Slim Electronic Muffs for $43.00 (#ad) — 46% off the list price.
10. Amazon — KUBEI USB Rechargeable Digital Scale, $24.99
⏺️ Compact scale with USB-rechargeable battery at great price
Everyone can use an inexpensive, compact scale for loading at the range or sorting bullets or maybe even primers. One very affordable option KUBEI USB Rechargeable Digital Scale (#ad). Unlike most other inexpensive digital scales, this comes with a large dust cover with a “window” for your powder pan. Notably, this scale can be conveniently recharged with a standard USB cable — no batteries to replace ever! We have heard positive reports from Forum members about this $24.99 portable scale, which offers 9 types of weight units, calibration weight, and fold-down protective lid.
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You have probably watched one of the excellent shooting sports videos Ryan Cleckner has done for the NSSF. Ryan’s Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) video (see below) has been viewed over 3.6 million times! Ryan is noted for his ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-comprehend manner.
Cleckner has also authored a hugely popular book, the Long Range Shooting Handbook, which expands on the topics covered in his popular video series. This book is the #1 Best Seller on Amazon in its category. You can view Sample Chapters from Ryan’s book — just click “Read Sample” on the Amazon product page.
As a long-range shooting expert, Ryan Cleckner has impressive credentials. Cleckner was a special operations sniper (1/75 Rgr) with multiple combat deployments, and he has served a U.S. Army sniper instructor. Currently he works as a firearms industry executive and attorney.
The Long Range Shooting Handbook is divided into three main categories: What It Is/How It Works, Fundamentals, and How to Use It. “What It Is/How It Works” covers equipment, terminology, and basic principles. “Fundamentals” covers the theory of long range shooting. “How to Use It” gives practical advice on implementing what you’ve learned, so you can progress as a skilled, long range shooter.
Ryan Cleckner’s best-selling Long Range Shooting Handbook is designed as an introduction to important fundamental concepts such as MOA vs. MILs, External Ballistics, and Environmental Effects. Included are personal tips and advice based on Cleckner’s years of experience as a sniper instructor.
Iain Harrison, editor of Recoil Magazine, said: “Whether you’re looking to dip a toe into the complex world of long range shooting, or you’re a seasoned shooter with years of trigger time, Ryan Cleckner’s book will prove to be excellent reference material. Well written and easy to understand, it covers all the essential topics that a well-rounded shooter needs to master.”
In this video, Ryan Cleckner reviews proper technique for rifle shooters. A stable platform, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control are key fundamentals to shooting properly.
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 — S&W M&P 15-22 Sport Kit, $399.99
⏺ Excellent rifle for NRL22 matches and plinking — save $200
Looking for a .22 LR AR-type rifle that’s fun and cheap to shoot? Check out the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 now on sale at Palmetto State Armory with 3 mags and gun case. This rig has the look and feel of an AR15 so it’s great for cross-training. The stock adjusts and there is a good trigger. The 10-inch handguard has Magpul M-LOK slots, allowing users to easily add accessories. This 16″-barrel M&P 15-22 Sport also boasts the excellent Magpul MBUS front and rear folding sights. Right now save $200 on this M&P 15-22 combo kit with gun case and three high-capacity rimfire magazines. UPDATE: After this BargainFinder release, the price was raised to $429.99 — still a good deal.
2. Midsouth — Rifle Bullet Sale (Match, Varmint, Hunting)
⏺ Match and hunting bullets from leading makers at good prices
Finding quality bullets at good prices can be tough. But Midsouth is running a Major Brand Bullet Sale featuring Hornady, Nosler, and other popular brands. There are match bullets and a large selection of hunting projectiles in many calibers. With this sale you can save up to 43% on major brand bullets, with prices as low at ten cents per projectile. This is a great opportunity if you need large quantities of .22 cal varmint bullets or .270/7mm/.30 Cal hunting bullets.
3. Creedmoor Sports — Sightron Scope Sale
⏺ Good deals on competition and varmint hunting optics
Sightron makes excellent scopes for hunting rifles and competition rifles, with a large selection of magnification levels. Sightron always offers good value, and now you can get major discounts with the Sightron Scope Sale over at Creedmoor Sports. You’ll find everything from hunting optics to high-magnification competition scopes at some of the lowest prices of the year — with savings from $300 to over $700. Those are HUGE discounts.
The Stiller 2500XR Rimfire Repeater Action is a great choice for a .22 LR competition rifle. And right now EuroOptic has the Stiller 2500XR for $999.00, a $650 savings. This repeater action is aimed at the tactical trainer market, NRL22, or rapid fire position shooting. This Stiller 2500XR It shares most of the features of the 2500X line but allows for magazines. The 2500XR repeater fits in a standard short action Rem footprint stock with a bottom cut for the magazine. This $999.99 action package includes magazine and scope rail.
5. Graf & Sons — Nosler Ammunition Sale
⏺ Good selection of very high quality hunting ammo
Right now Graf’s is running a major sale on the top-quality Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition. If you need top-quality ammunition for your hunting rifle, check out this Nosler sale. Through an exclusive bonding process that eliminates voids in the bullet core, AccuBond bullets combine Nosler’s proven copper-alloy jacket with its special lead-alloy core. These bullets have excellent consistency and perform great on game.
6. Amazon — Maxus Reloading Scale Kit, $16.99
⏺ Handy compact scale good for loading at range or home
Here is a VERY affordable compact scale for use at home or at the range (with battery power). Though it costs under $20, the MAXUS Digital Milligram Scale (#ad) has earned good reviews and should be precise and repeatable. This high-precision digital milligram scale set comes with calibration weight and other reloading accessories. And numbers are easy to read with its large backlit LCD display. NOTE: This MAXUS Scale has dual power functionality — run with batteries or USB cable.
7. Amazon — Hornady Case Prep Duo, $48.99
⏺ Handy tool with adjustable handle for case chamfering
The popular Hornady Case Prep Loading Tool (#ad) efficiently performs inside and outside case chamfering. You can set it on a bench to rest on integrated rubber feet, or rotate it 180 degrees to use as a handheld power tool. The provided 8-32 spindle heads do the chamfering work quickly. NOTE: You can also remove the chamfered spindle heads and use this tool as a powered screwdriver with standard 1/4-inch hex bits (not included). NOTE: this is not a case OAL trimmer. It is designed to do inside and outside chamfering AFTER the case has been trimmed to length.
The RTAC Large MOLLE Backpack with Pistol Retention System (#ad) is a modular, lightweight bag with multiple compartments and pockets. This RTAC large backpack is versatile and can hold ammo, rangefinders, earmuffs, plus gear items such as Kestrels, Garmin Chronos, and more. It also has a storage pocket with slots for handgun and magazines. Adjust the exterior straps to fit your payload, and use the MOLLE webbing to secure additional gear. NOTE: The $22.09 price is 78% off the $99.99 regular price.
If you work on guns, vehicles, or home projects you need good tools. This Wheeler 55-Piece Hex/Torx Screwdriver Set (#ad) is a great kit for gun assembly/maintenance and scope mounting. With a rugged case, this 55-piece set includes all of the most common bit types: SAE hex, Metric hex, standard blades, Phillips, and Torx style. The kit includes one ¼” driver handle, and one 4mm driver handle.
10. Amazon — Rust Preventer Bags (3pk), $15.99
⏺ Protect long guns during winter storage — rust prevention bags
Keep firearms rust-free during storage with Victory VCI Rust Prevention Storage Bags ($15.99/3-pack) (#ad). These 12″x48″ durable Victory VCI bags block out moisture, humidity, and other environmental factors that can cause damage. Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology releases a safe, odorless vapor that forms a protective molecular layer on metal surfaces, preventing rust and tarnishing. Anti-rust bags are essential for rifles with blued steel, and even stainless guns should use anti-rust bags for storage.
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At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.
NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.
1. Palmetto State Armory — AR15 Lower Receiver, $49.99
⏺ Grab AR Lower while you can if anti-2A Dems win election
With Election Day tomorrow 11/5/2024, and the threat of aggressive anti-gun executive orders if Kamala Harris gets elected, you want to get that AR15 build started while you still can. If you need an AR lower, here’s a great deal. Palmetto State Armory (PSA) now has stripped AR15 lowers for just $49.99. With this lower as the core, you can build up your AR for any discipline you choose: 3-Gun rifle, service rifle competition, varmint rifle, or even “race gun” for the PRS Gas Gun Series. These PSA lowers are forged using 7075-T6 Aluminum and have a durable, mil-spec anodized hardcoat finish.
2. Savage — November Savage Precision Rifle Rebate, Save $200
⏺ Save $200 on Savage chassis rifle for PRS/NRL matches
Here’s a great way to save $200 on a rifle for PRS/NRL precision shooting competitions. With the purchase of a Savage m110 Elite Precision, m110 Precision, or Impulse Elite Precision rifle you qualify for a $200 mail-in rebate from Savage. CLICK HERE for rebate info page. NOTE: This offer is valid for purchases made from November 1-30, 2024. Purchase these Savage rifles from a leading retailer such as Sportsman’s Warehouse. For hunters, there is also a $100 Rebate on purchase of a Savage Impulse hunting rifle.
⏺ Get quality slide-mount Red Dot Optic with Walther pistol
Now through 12/31/24, if you buy a Walther PDP handgun you get a FREE C&H Precision Red Dot Optic valued at $338. There are multiple Walther PDP pistol models, starting at $599.99 retail. This Free Red Dot offer applies to the PDP Compact, Full-Size, F-Series, PRO, MATCH, and Steel Frame models. The C&H optic will fit with no Adapter Plate required. You get the free optic with a PDP purchase from Walther dealers, such as Palmetto State Armory, which has virtually all popular PDP pistol models in stock. View redemption instructions at WaltherArms.com/FreeOptic.
4. Amazon — Garmin Xero C1 Chrono with Accessories, $609.95
⏺ Superb Radar Chrono plus battery and accesssories
The Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph is the most popular radar Chrono on the market now for good reason. It is ultra-reliable, very accurate, easy to set up, and very compact. The price for the unit by itself is $599.99 for all legit sellers, but Amazon is offering a nice deal. For ten bucks more you can get a Garmin Xero C1 Combo Kit which includes external battery, charging accessories, extra cables, car charging socket, and cleaning cloth. If you want for a Garmin C1 Pro, this kit is worth the $10 extra. Plus Amazon Prime members get FREE 2-day shipping. Another option to consider is the nice Xero C1 Pro Carry Case.
6. EuroOptic — Tikka Rifle Close-Out Sale — Save Hundreds
⏺ Tikka makes great hunting rifles now offered at major savings
With this Close-Out Sale at EuroOptic.com,you can save $150-$200 on a quality Tikka T3x hunting rifles, starting at just $649.99. Multiple models are on sale including T3x Lite, T3x Lite Compact, T3x Lite Stainless, T3x Hunter, and T3x RoughNeck. Both right-hand and Left-hand versions are offered. The Hunter models feature a handsome wood stock. These rifles can deliver sub-MOA accuracy with good hand-loads.
7. Natchez — CCI, Federal, Remington Ammo Sale
⏺ Very good deals on pistol ammo and rimfire ammo
Need 9mm or .380 ACP pistol ammo? Could you use bargain .22 LR or .22 WMR for your rimfire guns? Then head over to Natchez which has a wide variety of pistol and rifle ammunition on sale. There’s a large selection of 9mm ammo, as low as 25 cents per round. You’ll also find bargain-priced bulk packs of .22 LR ammo from Federal and CCI. Act soon as some of these deals expire on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
8. Amazon — Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, $17.99
⏺ Cool sub-$20 tool that works really well — great buy
The Pridefend Professional Digital Trigger Pull Gauge (#ad) offers great performance for a very low price. We’ve used this “smart” pull gauge with success on match rifle triggers. This gauge measures in 1 oz. increments from 0 to 12 pounds. The gauge display is easy to read and you can choose ounce, pound, or Kg units. Though it costs just $17.99, this digital gauge offers better consistency than many conventional spring-type gauges. Plus, when you do a sequence of multiple pull tests on one gun, the unit automatically calculates maximum, minimum, and average pull weights.
9. KYGUNCO — KONUS 1-8X Night Vision Binoculars, $99.99
Here’s a good night vision optics solution for hunters and outdoorsmen. These 1x-8x KONUS Konuspy-17 digital day/night binoculars are on sale for $99.99, a 17% savings. These offer 1920×1080 resolution with day/night video recording capability. The unit has nice finger controls, plus a tripod mount on the underside. Shipped with a carrying case, these come with A/V cable and USB cable for recharging. The Konuspy-17 binoculars provide the visual quality of high-end night optics at a fraction of the cost.
10. 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 (#ad). 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.
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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. Graf & Sons — Peterson Brass in Stock Plus Free Shipping
⏺ Excellent brass for popular cartridges with free shipping option
Quality loads start with quality brass and Peterson offers excellent made-in-USA brass. Graf’s has a full line of Peterson Cartridge Brass in stock and ready to ship. You’ll find popular cartridge types including 6mmBR, 6mm Creedmoor, 6XC, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .284 Win, .308 Win, 300 WinMag and many more. PLUS, if you spend at least $150 of in-stock Peterson Brass, you get Free Shipping on your entire order.
2. Sportsman’s WH — Springfield Armory Model 2020 .22 LR Scoped Rifle, $419.99
⏺ Nice scoped rifle for NRL22, plinking, varminting
Here’s a good rimfire rifle with accuracy guarantee for under $420 complete with optic. Sportsman’s Warehouse has the .22 LR Springfield Armory 2020 Rimfire Target Rifle on sale for only $419.99, a $130 savings. The Model 2020 Rimfire rifle boasts a free-floated barrel and is guaranteed to shoot 1 inch or less at 50 yards with quality ammunition. The trigger is pretty good and the action features dual cocking cams for smooth, reliable operation. This 2020 Rimfire rifle can use Ruger 10/22 magazines.
3. Midsouth — Blem Bullet Sale with Huge Savings
⏺ Major discounts on good bullets for practice, hunting, and varminting
For plinking, varminting, barrel break-in, or just fun shooting on reactive targets, you don’t need ultra-expensive premium projectiles. And for deer hunting, a slight blemish on your bullet shouldn’t be an issue. You can now save up to 50% with the Blem Bullets Sale at Midsouth. For example .270 cal 145gr poly-tip hunting bullets are now just $27.99/100, 45% off the regular price. Offered in a wide range of calibers and styles, these blem bullets are produced by major bullet-makers.
4. Creedmoor Sports — Redding Boss ProPack Combo, $284.95
⏺ Very good single stage press and key components
Get started reloading with the Redding Boss ProPak Loading Kit. Redding has combined top-quality reloading equipment in a money-saving package. This kit provides nearly everything you need (besides dies) to start reloading: Redding Boss Single-Stage Reloading Press, Model 2 Powder and Bullet Scale, Powder Trickler, Deburring Tool, Powder Funnel, Case Prep Kit, Non-skid lube pad and case lube, and Hodgdon Manual. NOTE: This same $284.95 Redding combo is now $489.99 on Amazon, over $200 more!
5. Palmetto SA — AR15 and 9mm Pistol Combo, $799.99
⏺ Get an AR rifle AND a 9mm pistol for under $800
Need a 8mm pistol? Need an AR? How about grabbing both at the same time and saving some money? This week Palmetto State Armory offers the PA-15 Nitride M4 Carbine AND the PSA Dagger RMR 9mm Pistol as a two-gun combo for just $799.99. You could easily pay that much just for a good AR rifle. Both the PA15 rifle and the Dagger Pistol come in OD and matte black colors. These are both well-made and reliable guns.
6. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Case Trim/Prep System, $139.99
⏺ Versatile system popular with hand-loaders — good price
The Frankford Arsenal Case Trim and Prep Center (#ad) houses the key tools you need to trim, chamfer, and deburr brass, and clean primer pockets. The case holder features an adjustable collet and bushing system that indexes the case shoulder and can be set to precisely trim brass to an exact length. Built from aluminum and a durable steel frame, the Frankford Case Trim and Prep Center is sturdy and has earned praise from purchasers. Right now it is just $139.99 on Amazon, a 30% discount.
7. Amazon — Caldwell Front and Rear Bag Combo, $29.53
⏺ Very affordable bags for zeroing rifles or PRS/NRL practice
Here’s a low cost yet handy support set-up for your rifle (or pistol). With the Caldwell DeadShot Front and Rear Bag Combo (#ad) you get durable front and rear bags for just $29.53 (for both). This bag combo can be used for sighting in rifles, or easy-to-carry support when varminting. The Caldwell DeadShot Front Bag works pretty well for sighting-in a hunting rifle, and can also be used for PRS/NRL competition. For easier transport, the rear bag has a clasp that can be attached to a strap on the larger front bag.
8. Amazon — Hexeum 4K Night Vision Binoculars, $121.98
⏺ Popular recording night vision binocs at affordable price
Here is a great product for hunters that can also serve for home security, allowing you to scan your property at night. These Hexeum 4K Night Vision Binoculars (#ad) can “watch live” as well as record stills and video. Now available for just $121.98, these Night Vision Binoculars can take high definition photos, and record/playback video in daytime or night time. The recording is 4K HD quality with playback via a 3″ wide view screen. This unit is Amazon’s #1 Best-Seller among Night Vision Binoculars & Goggles. It comes with a 32GB storage card and has USB Type-C fast charging.
9. Amazon — RPNB KeyPad Gun Safe, $69.99
⏺ Compact pistol safe with quick keypad entry, for vehicle or house
If you have a handgun for defense in the home, RV, or vehicle, it is essential that you keep it safely stored while still retaining rapid access. The RPNB Mounted KeyPad Gun Safe (#ad) offers safe storage plus the ability to deploy the gun in seconds. This vertical desk-mount safe features an electronic keypad for single-handed operation. The fast activation drop-down drawer provides a stored firearm in the ready position. Multiple brackets allow left-side, right-side and top bracket mounting. NOTE: There is also a fingerprint-activated Biometric version of this safe for $109.99 on Amazon.
10. Amazon — The ABCs of Reloading 10th Edition, $17.54
⏺ Excellent 288-page resource for reloaders
The ABCs of Reloading book (#ad) covers safe, reliable methods for hand-loading rifle and pistol ammunition. This latest 2021 10th Edition offers detailed reloading instruction, explaining the procedures involved and the tools needed. This book has earned 77% 5-Star reviews. One buyer noted: “This answers over 90% of the questions I see people asking online, but from a RELIABLE source. I’ve been reloading since the mid 70s and I think this is a great source of information for reloaders, new and old.”
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Burris Signature Rings with polymer inserts are an excellent product. The inserts allow you to clamp your scope securely without ring marks. Moreover, using the matched offset inserts you can “pre-load” your scope to add additional elevation. This helps keep the scope centered in its elevation range while shooting at long range. Additionally, with a -20 insert set in the front and a +20 insert set in the rear, you may be able to zero at very long ranges without using an angled scope base — and that can save money. (To move your point of impact upwards, you lower the front of the scope relative to the bore axis, while raising the rear of the scope.)
Insert Elevation Values and Ring Spacing
People are sometimes confused when they employ the Burris inserts. The inset numbers (-10, +10, -20, +20 etc.) refer to hundredths of inch shim values, rather than to MOA. And you need the correct, matched top/bottom pair of inserts to give you the marked thousandth value. Importantly, the actual amount of elevation you get with Burris inserts will depend BOTH on the insert value AND the spacing between ring centers.
Forum member Gunamonth has explained this in our Shooters’ Forum:
Working with Burris Signature Rings
Burris inserts are [marked] in thousandths of an inch, not MOA. To know how many MOA you gain you also need to know the ring spacing. For example, with a -20 thou insert set in the front and a +20 thou insert set in the rear, if the ring spacing is 6″, the elevation change will be approximately +24 MOA upwards.
Here’s how we calculate that. If you have a 2 X 0.020″ “lift” over a distance of 6 inches (i.e. 0.040″ total offset at 0.5 feet) that’s equivalent to 0.080″ “lift” over 12 inches (one foot). There are 300 feet in 100 yards so we multiply 0.080″ X 300 and get 24″ for the total elevation increase at 100 yard. (Note: One inch at 100 yards isn’t exactly a MOA but it’s fairly close.)
Here’s a formula, with all units in inches:
Total Ring Offset
——————– X 3600 = Change @ 100 yards
Ring Spacing
(.020 + .020)
—————– X 3600 = 24 inches at 100 yards
Ring Spacing: 6 inches
NOTE: Using the above formula, the only time the marked insert offset will equal the actual MOA shift is when the center to center ring spacing is 3.60″. Of course, you are not required to use 3.60″ spacing, but if you have a different spacing your elevation “lift” will be more or less than the values on the inserts.
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 SA — Radical Firearms RF-15 AR, $399.99
⏺ Get complete AR-platform rifle for the price of an upper — $399.99
Yes you can get a modern 5.56 AR-platform rifle for under $400.00. Right now Palmetto State Armory is offering the Radical Firearms RF-15 Rifle for just $399.99. This comes complete with 15″ M-Lok handguard. Along with the all-black version, this RF-15 is also available with FDE (tan) stock, or OD Green stock for the same $399.99 price. NOTE: We do recommend getting a PSA drop-in trigger for this rifle which is chambered for 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem.
⏺ Great price on press and complete reloading system
Natchez is offering Hornady’s L-N-L Classic Single Stage Press Reloading Kit for $339.99, a $154.00 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 bonus, Natchez is including the powered Hornady Case Prep Duo Chamfer tool, a $49 value by itself.
3. EuroOptic — Vortex Optics 12% Site Wide Sale
⏺ Save 12% on Vortex scopes, spotting scopes, LRFs and more
If you’re in the market for a new scope, spotter, and/or other optics, check out the Vortex sale at EuroOptic.com. For a limited time, save 12% on most Vortex products when you use promo code VTX12. There is a wide selection of scopes available for both hunting and competition use, with FFP and SFP models. Vortex also makes very popular (and durable) spotting scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders.
4. Midsouth — Hornady V-Max Bullets on Sale, $105.99/500
⏺ Excellent bullets for varmint rifles and ARs, just $21.20 per 100
Here’s a great bullet deal for AR shooters and varmint hunters with .22-caliber cartridges. At Midsouth now you can get 500-ct packs of 50gr or 55gr Hornady V-Max tipped bullets for just $105.99. And get the bigger V-Max 60-grainers for just four bucks more — $109.99. These bullets work great on prairie dogs and other small critters. V-Max bullets are also good for sporting AR15s shooting steel and paper targets.
5. Palmetto SA — Taurus G2C 9mm Pistol, $229.99
⏺ With rebate get a good 9mm carry pistol for just $204.99
If you need a good, reliable carry pistol, but have a limited budget, consider the Taurus G2C 9mm pistol, on sale at Palmetto State Armory for just $229.99. The G2C features an accessory rail, adjustable rear sight, textured grip, and smooth edges for comfort. The double-stack magazine holds 12 rounds. NOTE: This G2C pistol qualifies for a $25 Taurus Rebate right now. That lowers your net price to just $204.99 — a steal.
6. Amazon — Caldwell AR-500 Steel Targets, starting at $14.99
⏺ Great deals on durable AR500 steel targets — watch video below right
Caldwell’s bright, easy-to-see steel targets come in multiple shapes and sizes for competition, training, and recreational use. Made of AR-500 grade hardened steel, these bright yellow targets can withstand thousands of rounds. Rated up to a 3000 fps impact velocity and a 3500 ft-lb impact energy, these targets come in seven styles and sizes with three hanging solutions. These bright yellow Caldwell AR500 Steel Targets (#ad) are on sale now on Amazon, starting at just $14.99 for the 5″ Gong Target.
7. Natchez, Norma TAC-22 Ammo, $3.59/50ct Box
⏺ Very good .22 LR ammo at extremely low price — GREAT VALUE
If you want quality .22 LR ammo at a very low price, grab some Norma TAC-22. Natchez now has Norma Tac-22 for just $3.59 for 50 rounds. This is a true bargain, yet the TAC-22 is good enough for NRL22 matches as well as fun target shooting. We’ve shot this Norma ammo and been very satisfied. You’ll be hard-pressed to find better .22 LR ammo at this price. Don’t delay ordering — at this price, we expect this TAC-22 ammo will sell out soon. The $3.59 for 50 rds price which works out to just seven cents per round.
8. Amazon — Earmuffs Plus Safety Glasses Combo, $22.49
⏺ Good deal on Muffs/safety eyewear combo
Here’s a good set of NRR 28-rated earmuffs plus Z87.1-approved, wrap-around shooting glasses. This combo offers great protection for the price. The muffs come in multiple color combos: Yellow/Black (as shown), Gray/Black, Blue/Black, Pink/Black, and Purple/Black. Get the muffs and one set of safety eyewear for just $22.49 on sale (#ad). Or, for $8.00 more you can get a $30.99 kit with TWO sets of safety glasses, one tinted and one clear.
⏺ 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. TargetSports USA — Self-Inking Stamp for Targets, $5.99
⏺ Handy tool to stamp your own 2″ bullseyes on target
Are you tired of buying targets or wasting expensive printer ink just to shoot holes in paper? Consider this Self-Inking Target Stamp. With an easy-to-fill ink reservoir, you can stamp a grid of multiple targets or add 2″ red bullseyes to a printed target. NOTE: This target stamp is listed at 51mm, so it makes bulls 2 inches in diameter.
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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. EuroOptic — Sako S20 Hunter or Precision, $1099.99 and up
⏺ Excellent hunting rifle now with $599 price reduction
Need a quality, accurate field rifle with outstanding reliability — plus a great factory trigger and a smooth-running action? Consider the Sako S20 Hunter. The Sako S20 rifle in 6.5 PRC is $1099.99 on sale — a $599.01 discount from the original $1699.00 list price. Along with the 6.5 PRC other chamberings are available with this close-out sale: 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Win Magnum. Along with the thumbhole stock Hunter model S20, you can also purchase the Precision Rifle version which works well with a bipod and/or rear bag. NOTE: As both stock models fit the same S20 action so you can have two rifles in one (second stock sold separately).
2. Amazon — RCBS Rock Chucker Combo, $435.08
⏺ Excellent combo kit with major savings
Here’s a great package to get started in reloading. You get an excellent RCBS press, plus all the tools you need to load, other than dies. RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit (#ad) has all the necessary items to start including the Rock Chucker Supreme Press, Universal Case Loading Block, Uniflow III Powder Measure, Hand Priming Tool, M500 Mechanical Scale, .17-.60 Debur Tool, Hex Key Set, Case Lube Kit, Powder Funnel and Speer Reloading Manual. You get all this for $435.08 — a very good deal.
⏺ Great precision seater dies with open bullet port
RCBS MatchMaster Dies are great for bullet seating. A key, unique feature is the open “window” (port) on the upper part of the die that allows easy, efficient bullet placement. Along with micrometer seating-depth control, the MatchMaster seating die features a free-floating, self-centering seating stem for perfect bullet alignment. Available for a wide range of cartridge types, these excellent MatchMaster seaters are now 15% off at Grafs.com.
4. Graf & Sons — Frankford Arsenal F-1 Press, $103.99
⏺ Versatile press, good primer exit, plus built-in light
Here’s a handy, single-stage press with some cool features. The Frankford Arsenal F-1 press has an open front for easy case placement, plus a built-in LED lamp at the top. And after decapping, spent primers go straight down a tube into a handy, clear, twist-off catch cylinder (as on a Forster Co-Ax). We think this would be an excellent secondary press used for decapping or bullet seating. Priced at just $103.99 at Graf & Sons — this press is a GREAT deal, but act quick, supplies are limited. NOTE: This press does NOT have primer seating capability — you must prime cases with a separate tool. Also, the power cord for the LED light is NOT included. CLICK HERE for full Frankford Arsenal F-1 Press Review.
5. Sportsman’s Warehouse — Leupold SX-2 Spotting Scope Sale
⏺ Save $100 on spotters, plus get Leupold gift cards
Currently, Sportsman’s Warehouse (SW) is offering $100 OFF quality Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD spotting scopes. Chose either the 20-60x60mm SX-2 for $299.99 or the larger 20-60x80mm SX-2 for $399.99. Both models boast a rugged design and an oversized eyepiece for comfortable all-day glassing. As a bonus, get a FREE $10 SW Gift Card with every $100 spent on Leupold Products (up to a $300 Gift Card).
6. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite, $99.99
⏺ Good, affordable rotary tumbler for wet-tumbling brass
Get your brass sparkly clean with the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite (#ad). When combined with stainless steel cleaning pins, this rotary tumbler works much faster than ultrasonic or vibratory tumbling methods. With a secure seal this Frankford tumbler allows fast, effective wet cleaning. This 3.3 Liter tumbler is ideal for cleaning small batches of brass and easily fits on any reloading bench.
7. Amazon — Walker Noise Reduction Bluetooth Ear Buds, $46.42
⏺ Lightweight, affordable NRR 29 earbuds with volume controls
Walker’s Electronic Earbuds offer good hearing protection PLUS the ability to hear range commands and other communications. These Walker Earbuds have an impressive NRR 29 rating — better than many large, bulky ear muffs. You can choose from two different designs. The $46.42 Walker Omni-Directional Microphone Rope Hearing Enhancer Earbuds (#ad) offer good noise protection plus Bluetooth connectivity. The newer, gray-color $54.79 Walker Earbuds also have a NRR 29 rating with a more sleek look and controls. Both types have a rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery with up to 10 hours of run-time. Both types of Walker Earbuds boast hi-gain omnidirectional microphones and ship with carrying case, extra foam tips, and USB charging cable.
8. Creedmoor Sports — Real Avid Sale
⏺ Versatile tool kits for firearms
Real Avid offers excellent, innovative tools for ARs as well as other firearms. Right now Creedmoor Sports is running a big sale on Real Avid products, including maintenance kits, folding multi-function tools, cleaning stations, and other clever products for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. These Real Avid tools help you perform cleaning, maintenance, adjustment, and repair tasks with greater precision and efficiency. Save up to 28% now with Creedmoor Sports’ Real Avid Sale.
9. Amazon — Biometric Slider Pistol Safe, $176.99
⏺ Good fast opening gun safe for home or vehicle
The Biometric Slider Gun Safe (#ad) is a great option for rapid access pistol storage in the home, RV, or workplace. This Slider Gun Safe features a modern Hi-Rez 508 DPI Biometric Sensor capable of storing 20 unique fingerprints. You can also open the Slider Safe with a 4-8 digit PIN Code, OR a manual key. The 16-gauge carbon steel construction with a durable finish prevents corrosion and ensures long lasting protection of your device. This Slider Safe has an anti-impact latch that protect contents.
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Episode 94: Anyone’s Hunt Colorado Rifle Elk
Do you know which one of your eyes is dominant? It’s easy to determine eye dominance with a simple exercise. Pick an object about 6-10 feet away (a light switch or door knob works well). Make an “OK” sign with your right hand (see photo) and hold that about 18″ from your face. Now, with both eyes open, look through the circle formed by your thumb and index finger. Center the circle on the object, so you can see the object in the middle.
