Vortex, the large American optics company, has acquired GeoBallistics, a Texas-based business that sells mobile platform ballistics software. The GeoBallistics software is offered for both iOS (Apple) and Android platforms. This software features an advanced 3DOF solver and continuously updated bullet library. GeoBallistics software has other very sophisticated features:
1. Four Operating Modes (HUD, Map, Chart, and Comp). 2. Atmospherics Bluetooth Connectivity with Kestrel and Weatherflow. 3. Map Mode with GPS Rangefinder (use to range targets, create range cards). 4. Rifle Data and Range Cards available and synched via internet cloud servers.
Vortex Will Support Current GeoBallistics Users
For shooters already utilizing the GeoBallistics software, nothing in the software and App experience will change. And Vortex will now provide customer service and support. To learn more about GeoBallistics Apps, visit GeoBallistics.com.
Vortex plans to add GeoBallistics products to the Vortex portfolio to continue “to enhance and simplify hunting and shooting while providing critical information quickly and accurately.”
“We’re always looking for new ways to help Vortex Nation enjoy unforgettable experiences in the field”, said Joe Hamilton, Vortex CEO. “Acquiring GeoBallistics means we can offer both consistency in our product line and make long-range ballistics simpler and more accessible for everyone.”
How to Use GeoBallistics App — Informative Video
In this video, Clay Hergert, owner of ATX Precision (and former SEAL Team Sniper) demonstrates the GeoBallistics App with BallisticsARC capabilities. Clay shows how to use BallisticsARC to create rifle profiles.
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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.
⏺ Electronic earbuds are good for hunters, Muffs are tough yet comfortable
Good hearing protection is essential whenever you go to the range. We recommend muffs and/or plugs with at least a 24dB NRR (noise reduction rating). Having electronic amplification is very valuable as it allows you to hear range commands while still protecting against dangerous noises. Right now MidwayUSA is offering two excellent Walker’s hearing protection products. For a lightweight solution, the 29dB NRR Electronic earbud-type plugs on a rope-style connector are now just $44.99, a 50% savings. Or choose the 27db NRR electronic muffs for $59.99, a huge 66% savings over the regular $159.99 price.
2. Midsouth — Vihtavuori Powders with FREE Reloading Guide
⏺ Vihtavuori powders in stock at good prices with FREE Load Manual
Right now Midsouth has a large selection of rifle and pistol powders IN STOCK at attractive prices. And, this week, purchasers of Vihtavuori powders from Midsouth will get a FREE official Vihtavuori 100th Anniversary print reloading guide. Vihtavuori makes many great powders. N133 is the top choice of most short-range benchrest-for-group shooter. N320 is our favorite .45 ACP powder, and N550, with a burn rate between H4350 and H4831, works well for a variety of medium and large rifle cartridges.
3. Sentry Ammo — Norma 9mm Ammo, 1000 Rds $207.99
⏺ Very high quality 9mm Norma 124gr FMJ 9mm ammo at fantastic price
Here is an absolutely GREAT DEAL for high-quality 9mm Luger ammunition. Right now Sentry Ammo is offering 1000 rounds of quality Norma 124gr 9mm bulk pack ammunition for $207.99. That’s just $0.21 (twenty-one cents) per round! With this special deal you even get a nice hinged polymer ammo can.
4. Locked & Loaded — Savage A22 FV-SR, $287.56
⏺ Good deal on reliable, semi-auto .22 LR rimfire rifle
NRL22 and PRS 22 disciplines are America’s fastest-growing forms of rifle competitions. If you want to try your hand at NRL22 without sinking a fortune, check out the Savage A22 FV-SR now on sale for $287.56, 18% OFF. This semi-auto rifle has shown good accuracy, and it comes complete with a Picatinny rail on top. The .22 LR Savage FV-SR model upgrades the original A22 platform with a button-rifled, 16.5″ medium-contour barrel, and threaded muzzle. The A22 FV-SR features a user-adjustable AccuTrigger and reliable straight blowback semi-auto action for fast follow-up shots.
5. Graf & Sons — CCI .22 LR Ammunition from $3.99/50
⏺ Quality CCI .22 LR ammo in stock at very good prices
With the growth of NRL22, PRS 22, and rimfire F-Class, more and more shooters are competing with rimfire rifles. And with action steel matches, rimfire pistol shooting is hugely popular these days. Thankfully, its still possible to get good rimfire ammo at reasonable prices. At Graf’s you’ll find good CCI .22 LR ammunition starting at just $0.08 (eight cents) per round. CLICK HERE for CCI .22 LR Deals.
6. Midsouth — RCBS Reloading Presses on SALE
⏺ Quality RCBS Presses in stock now at very competitive prices
Midsouth Shooters Supply has discounted its line-up of RCBS Single-Stage Presses. For example Midsouth has the Rock Chucker Supreme Press at $169.99. That’s over forty bucks less than some other sellers charge. And you can get the new RCBS Rebel Press for $179.99, a solid deal. The innovative compact RCBS Summit press is now $199.99. We’ve used the Summit press. We like the open front and it works well for small reloading areas or at the range.
7. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Perfect Seat Priming Tool, $52.59
⏺ Precise Depth Control, 12 Shell Holders, Quick-Change, Carry Case
Seating primers to a consistent depth helps deliver enhanced accuracy and low ES/SD. However, most priming systems don’t allow precise depth control. If you’re looking for a priming tool that allows you to adjust primer seating depth, check out the Frankford Arsenal Perfect Seat Hand Primer. This tool comes in a protective case along with a full set of case holders and primer flip tray. A quick thumb release system allows you to switch from small to large primers quickly. Get this now for $59.99 on Amazon.
⏺ Self-resetting targets made from good AR500 steel
Shooting at reactive targets is ton of fun, but no one likes trekking down range to reset them. Here’s the answer — sturdy, self-resetting AR 500 steel targets. These come complete with frames that raise them off the ground. Grab the Caldwell Prairie Dog Popper Target at $99.99 or the Caldwell Pepper Popper Target at $86.99. Both these targets tilt when hit for instant confirmation. Then the built-in, automatic reset spring lifts the steel back up so you don’t need to go down range.
9. CDNN Sports — Grid Target Packs starting at $1.99/12
⏺ Great deals on colorful Champion grid target packs
⏺ Good compact muffs for the price with a good 26db SNR
We say it all the time but don’t ever shoot without quality hearing protection. Consider these Vanderfield folding ear muffs. These come in a variety of colors (blue, black, brown, green, gray, red, purple, pink) so you can easily tell yours apart from others. The 26db SNR sound protection rating is above average for compact muffs. For maximum protection use plugs under the muffs. (FYI, “SNR” or Single Number Rating, is the EURO equivalent of the NRR noise rating in the USA.)
New for 2023, ZEISS offers added protection for ZEISS riflescopes in the form of ‘Flip-Up and Fold-Flat Pro Lens Covers’. These heavy-duty lens covers are designed with several key – and proprietary – features that set them apart from similar products currently available. Retail prices are $34.99 for the ocular (eyepiece) lens covers and $49.99 for the objective lens cover. The new accessories will be available from Authorized ZEISS Retailers in North America, beginning late April 2023.
“Our all-new flip-up lens covers are manufactured with a robust stay-secure dual-clamping system and provides OEM fitment for current ZEISS riflescopes; they also offer a few extra unique features as well,” said Kyle Brown – Director of Marketing/Product for Carl ZEISS SBE, LLC. “These lens covers remain open and secured in place when in the folded-flat, shooter-ready position — even under heavy recoil. They offer great protection from the environmental elements and will help keep those valuable lenses from getting scratched. The benefit is simple: clean and scratch-free optics at-the-ready. And clean optics will help you deliver precise and accurate hits on target.”
ZEISS will offer a total of nine unique lens covers sizes, each providing an excellent OEM fit for each ZEISS riflescope. All are made in the USA with Nylon 11 material to resist harsh UV light and maintain proper fitment – even with extreme shifts in temperature – and reduce weight. Each lens cover utilizes dual clamps with stainless steel hardware and springs to ensure long-term fit and serviceability. Both ocular and objective lens covers provide a fold-flat securing system which allows for the flip-up cap to be held in the shooter-ready position parallel with the scope’s main tube, and then remain there, secure during recoil.
Additional Proprietary Features
The design of the objective lens cover offers two unique, proprietary features: 1) The integrated spare battery containment system provides a spare battery when and where it’s needed most; 2) The on-board Torx® wrench containment system provides a secure and out-of-the-way, yet handy, location for keeping this valuable turret tool where it belongs. These features provide great benefits for hunters and shooters.
With the Berger Southwest Nationals (SWN) underway this week at Ben Avery outside Phoenix, Arizona, we’ll take a look at F-Class competition. The majority of SWN shooters compete in F-TR and F-Open divisions. On the firing line you’ll see the latest and greatest stocks, actions, optics, bipods (for F-TR), and Front Rests (for F-Open). This article looks at the two F-Class divisions.
A while back, our friend Vince Bottomley in the UK wrote an excellent article for Target Shooter Magazine. Vince offers “solid-gold” advice for new F-TR and F-Open shooters. Vince reviews the cartridge options, and offers suggestions for a shooter’s first (and hopefully affordable) F-Class rifle. Vince also reviews various bipod choices for F-TR and discusses optics options (from $300 to $3000).
Getting Started in F-Class by Vince Bottomley
As membership secretary of a large club, one of the questions I’m frequently asked – “What’s the best way to get started in F-Class?” My club has an F-Class shoot every couple of weeks at ranges from 300 to 1000 yards and, not surprisingly, it’s very popular.
F-TR or Open Class?
From a shaky start way back in 2004, the F-TR Class is now proving as popular as Open Class and, at GBFCA League shoots and club shoots, many shooters choose to start with a 308, shooting off a bi-pod – in other words F-TR. In Open Class, the 7mm WSM soon established itself as the “must have” cartridge – if you wanted to win but, the WSM’s appetite for barrels eventually brought another 7mm cartridge into play – the 284 Winchester. This 50-year-old stalwart was revived a decade or so ago as the 6.5-284 and indeed this cartridge found some favor with F-Class pioneers – before the potency of the WSM was discovered. If you don’t mind shelling out for a couple of barrels per year (barrel life is about 750 rounds with the WSM) go for the 7mm WSM but, if you require a decent round-count, then opt for the .284 Win and learn to read the wind a bit better!
[Editor: In the last couple of years, another option has emerged — the 6.5 PRC necked up to 7mm. This wildcat 7-6.5 PRC offers a bit more velocity than a .284 Win or its “improved” cousin the .284 Shehane.]
F-Open rifles on the firing line at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Scopes for F-Class
If you will be shooting 1000 yards then I would recommend at least 32 power and preferably a variable – like the 8-32. The cheapest “usable” scope in this range is the Sightron. It’s a great scope for the money and at under $900 (in the USA) it’s half the price of its nearest competitor. It’s also light – at 1.5 lbs – and there are some great reticles for the F-Class shooter – like the LRMOA.
Bushnell unveiled a new set of 15-power binoculars at SHOT Show 2023. These have a MilRad reticle for ranging and determining shot locations. The new Match Pro ED 15×56 Binoculars with Shot-Call reticle combines a high-magnification binocular with an MRAD-based reticle for ranging, target sizing, and shot correction. The benefit is that this 15X binocular optic could replace a bigger, heavier reticle-equipped spotting scope. This Match Pro ED Binocular can be quickly mounted on a tripod for enhanced stability. We recommend that because it is pretty hard to hold a 15X optic very steady with hands alone.
The Match Pro ED’s offset SHOT-CALL reticle, located in the right barrel, has a dedicated focus adjustment and can be rotated for leveling after IPD (interpupillary distance) adjustment (i.e. how far the eyepieces are spread apart). Users can secure their preferred IPD with the included BRIDGESET stabilizer, which ensures the binocular is set for quick use and is stable when mounted on a tripod. Claimed light transmission is 92%. Suggested MSRP for the Match Pro ED 15×56 binoculars is $699.99.
Our friend Jonathan Ocab reviewed the new Match Pro ED 15x56mm binoculars: “Bushnell Optics showed off their new Match Pro ED 15×56 binocular, which is based off of their Forge binocular design. The Forge 15×56 has a good reputation as a budget-friendly binocular with good performance at its price range. The Match Pro ED 15×56 is a hefty binocular with a magnesium chassis coming in at 51 ounces with what is dubbed the SHOT-CALL MRAD reticle. The reticle [rotates in the right barrel] so that it can be leveled for the user’s eyes after the barrels are adjusted to the pupil distance.”
Jonathan added: “My initial impressions of this binocular are positive. It is definitely a bigger, heavier binocular and is not going to be one for field use. This is definitely the type of binocular one would employ on the range at NRL/PRS matches to spot for a shooter.” CLICK HERE for full SHOT Show 2023 Optics report by Jonathan Ocab.
Recoil Web also did a review of these new 15×56 binoculars stating: “The new Bushnell Match Pro ED 15×56 binoculars [offering] is a big deal, but maybe just to a niche crowd. For a long time, spotting scopes have often come with a MIL or MOA reticle in the eyepiece so one could spot shots at long range and call corrections or for use in ranging a target if a laser rangefinder wasn’t available. With a reticle in the right barrel, you get a MIL grid for ranging and shot correction like a spotting scope but the [wide] field of view and outstanding glass of the binoculars.”
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 — Hornady Get Loaded Promo with 500 Free Bullets
⏺ Get 500 or 100 Free Bullets with Hornady hardware
Hornady is now running its 2023 Get Loaded® promotion. Now through 12/31/2023 get up to 500 FREE BULLETS with qualifying purchases of Hornady reloading products. You can also get significant up-front savings and/or FREE Shipping when you buy Hornady reloading presses and other products at Midsouth. For example, you can save $90 on the Hornady Iron Press Kit. Depending on the products purchased, customers can get 500 or 100 free bullets, valued up to $234.33.
⏺ Quality USA-made hunting rifle at good price; many chamberings
Looking for a good hunting rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee? Right now the Weatherby Vanguard with synthetic stock is ON SALE for just $499.97 at Sportsman’s Warehouse. This Vanguard model features a gray, Griptonite Monte Carlo composite stock. For this $499.97 bargain price, many chamberings are offered: .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .240 Weatherby Magnum. Overall weight (without scope) is 7.75 pounds.
3. Midsouth — Fiocchi .223 Rem Ammo with V-Max Bullets
⏺ Good deal on factory ammo with quality Hornady V-Max bullets
Here’s excellent varmint ammo on SALE at a bargain price. If you’re planning a Prairie Dog safari this spring, but don’t want to handload, grab some Fiocchi Field Dynamics .223 Rem ammo. Choose the 40gr V-Max, 50gr V-Max, or 55gr V-Max versions, all with 50-rd boxes for just $34.99 on SALE. That’s $0.70 per round, a darn good price. This Fiocchi .223 Rem ammo has earned very positive reviews from purchasers.
⏺ Fast, programmable, accurate dispenser at great price
The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper is a high-quality powder scale/dispenser. It’s accurate to +/- one-tenth of a grain, dispenses in seconds, and can be controlled by a handy mobile App that stores charge weights for different cartridges. This unit has a 7000-grain capacity with both auto and manual trickle capability. This is a great deal — you save fifty bucks (21%) off the regular MidwayUSA price, and the same Intellidropper is now $239.96 on Amazon.
5. Natchez — Frankford Quick-N-Easy Case Tumbler Kit, $79.99
⏺ We’ve used this Combo Kit for many seasons — very good value right now
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.
6. Palmetto State Armory — Norma Tac-22 .22 LR 500rds, $32.99
⏺ Very good .22 LR ammo at extremely low price — GREAT VALUE
If you love .22 LR rimfires and want quality ammo at an ultra-low price, grab some Norma TAC-22. Priced at just $3.30 per 50-ct box, 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 anywhere near this price. Don’t delay ordering — at this price, we expect this TAC-22 ammo will sell out soon.
7. KYGUNCO — Rock Island Armory TM22 Rifle, $278.00
⏺ Slick, AR-style rimfire rifle with new features
Looking to get started in NRL22 competition, or want a rimfire varmint rifle with familiar AR look and feel? Then check out the Rock Island Armory TM22. This handsome semi-auto .22 LR rimfire rig weighs 6.5 lbs. with its 18″ barrel. The modestly-priced TM22 sports an AR-type grip, commercial buffer tube adapter, top rail, and M-LOK fore-end. The rifle is set up with right-handed controls, but the TM22 can easily be modified for left-handed operation. The TM22 ships with two 10-rd aluminum magazines with aftermarket 15- and 25-round magazines available.
8. Midsouth — 1000 Rounds Federal 9mm FMJ Ammo, $314.99
⏺ Great DEAL on quality Federal 9mm Luger (9x19mm) ammo
Here’s a great ammo offering, with major-brand quality 9mm cartridges from Federal. Get 1000 rounds of 115gr FMJ American Eagle ammo for just $314.99 at Midsouth. This works out to just $15.75 per 50rd box — a great deal. We have shot this ammo in a variety of 9x19mm pistols and it is very reliable. This is NOT loose bulk-pack, there are twenty convenient 50rd boxes.
⏺ Super-low prices on compact binoculars — up to 63% Off
Need a spare pair of compact, lightweight binoculars? Now you can get a decent set of weatherproof binoculars for under $25.00. Choose from Bushnell, Simmons, and Tasco binoculars on sale now at CDNN Sports starting at just $9.99. We like the Bushnell H20 8×25 waterproof binocs at $17.76 — 61% off the $44.99 MSRP. NOTE: None of these are truly excellent binoculars that can compete with a $400+ Nikon, Leica, Sightron, or Zeiss. But these are small, handy, and can fit in a vehicle glove box or a fanny pack. So they can be used regularly when you’re hiking, camping, or game-watching.
⏺ Versatile eye protection — 4 colors of lenses plus adjustable frame
Walker’s Adjustable Sport Glasses feature FOUR interchangeable lenses made of high-grade polycarbonate that exceeds ANSI 287.1-2003 High Impact Requirements. The interchangeable lenses come in four colors (Smoke Gray, Amber, Yellow, and Clear). The frames adjust for length and angle. These safety glasses ship with a soft carrying pouch that holds the extra lenses. This is a good deal — the same combo kit sells for $23.53 on Amazon!
Forum member Jacob spotted this simple, but effective set of scope ring inserts on the Brownells Website. With these inserts, you can use a scope with 1″-diameter main tube in 30mm rings. Non-marring, matte black Delrin sleeves surround the scope tube so it can fit larger-diameter rings. Each sleeve comes in two parts for easy installation around your scope tube. This way you can use the same 30mm rings for all your scopes.
Ring Reducers are sold as front/rear kits. Cost is $16.99 for the Delrin 30mm to 1″ converters, item 084-000-091WB. There are also sets that reduce 30mm rings to 26mm, and 1″ rings to 3/4″ or 7/8″.
Note: These Brownells units simply function as plastic bushings. Unlike Burris Signature Ring inserts, they do not allow you to “pre-load” windage or elevation. If your rings are misaligned, the Brownells Ring Reducers won’t correct that problem.
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 — Trijicon Scope Sale, Save $609 to $1578
⏺ Excellent scopes with savings over 50% — grab these deals
Trijicon makes excellent optics with features and lens quality found on much more expensive scopes. If you’ve been considering a Trijicon Scope here’s a great opportunity. Right now at EuroOptic.com you can save from $600 to $1500+ with these close-out specials. Get a top-quality optic for less than half the cost of another major brand. With Trijicon scope prices more than 50% off, grab one soon before they sell out.
2. Sportsman’s Warehouse — Winchester .22 LR Wildcat, $239.99
⏺ Removable lower receiver, Picatinny rails, good trigger, great price
Here is a fun little semi-auto .22 LR rifle at a crazy low price — $239.99 at Sportsman’s Warehouse. The Winchester Wildcat takes Ruger 10/22 mags, and has some great features, such as field-removable lower receiver, ambidextrous controls, integral Picatinny rails 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. The lower receiver assembly is easily removed from the upper assembly by pushing a button — no tools required.
3. Walmart — Fingerprint Access Gun Safe, $268.99
⏺ Good price on Rapid Access Gun Safe (fingerprint, keypad, key)
Need to store a few rifles or shotguns with secure yet rapid access? Consider this 5-Gun Safe with Fingerprint Access. With a $453.30 MSRP, it is now just $268.99 on sale. It has five locking bolts on the door sides plus an internal locking compartment. Sized 13.8″ x 11.8″ x 57″, this 74-lb safe can hold multiple long guns and pistols, along with other valuables. The main door can be opened instantly with fingerprint recognition, or use the digital keypad (there is also an emergency keyhole). The interior has anti-static protective fleece, plus three pistol pouches on the door. NOTE: We do NOT recommend this as a primary gun safe. But it can be a good secondary safe, offering rapid access to defensive weapons.
4. Creedmoor Sports — Ammo, Bullet, and Brass Sale
⏺ Major SALE at Creedmoor Sports, save on components and ammo
Here’s your opportunity to get top-tier ELEY, Lapua, and Berger products at significant discounts. Creedmoor Sports is running a big sale right now with ELEY .22 LR ammo, Lapua Brass, and Berger Ammo on sale (along with other products).
5. Brownell’s — Smith & Wesson Gun Sale with $50-$100 Rebates
⏺ Save with $50, $75, and $100 Rebate on S&W pistols and rifles
Smith & Wesson makes some of the finest firearms on the market but they’re rarely on sale. However, right now Brownells has discounted a variety of popular S&W guns. Plus, now through 4/2/2023, you can get a S&W Factory Rebate up to $100 on a variety of S&W pistols and rifles. For max savings, choose a qualifying S&W pistol or rifle on sale at Brownells and then apply for the $50, $75, or $100 manufacturer’s rebate.
6. Bruno’s Shooters Supply — Kelbly Rifle Actions In Stock
⏺ Get superb Kelbly custom actions with no long wait
Kelbly rifle actions are some of the best on the market. Kelbly’s Panda, Nanook, Prometheus, and Atlas actions offer great quality and smooth functionality. With these superb actions, expect excellent results on target. These actions have set records and won matches. By ordering these in-stock actions through Bruno’s you can save money and get your gun project underway without delay.
7. Graf’s — FREE Outers Cleaning Kit with $100 of Tula Ammo
⏺ Get a great cleaning kit with bargain-priced Tula Ammo
Here’s a nice bonus if you shoot .223 Rem, 7.62×39, or 7.62×54 rifles. If you purchase at least $100.00 of reliable Tula ammunition from Grafs.com you’ll get a very good Outers cleaning kit for free. The kit includes brushes, mops, and jags to fit multiple cartridge types. The kit also comes with solid brass rods plus 50 patches. All the cleaning gear is contained in an nice aluminum case with slotted interior. NOTE: This is steel-cased Tula ammo which is NOT reloadable.
8. Amazon — 4-Pack of Ammo Carrying Bags, $22.99-$26.99
⏺ Nice four-pack of secure ammunition carriers good for range trips
For handy transport of ammunition and small gear items, consider Savior Equipment 4-Pack Tactical Ammo Pouches. Seven different colors are offered including two camo styles. Choose the regular 7.75″ size or the smaller 6.75″ version — both in 4-packs, starting at $22.99. When you need to carry ammo, medical supplies, or other accessories, these Savior “Loose Sac” pouches can do the job at low cost.
9. Amazon — Folding Ammo Ranging Card, $39.99
⏺ Good system for showing elevation scope settings
Have you attended PRS/NRL matches only to find you’re writing your distances and dopes on your arm or random pieces of paper? This UUC X-Ring RDS Tactical Shooting Range Cards can hold your come-up data securely on your rifle, in an easy to read format. Ballistic data can be recorded on the provided blank DOPE cards, or written directly on the vinyl protective sleeve with either a wet erase pen, map pen, or grease pencil. This Range Card conveniently folds inward when not in use. The Card will fit under low optics even when retracted.
10. Graf’s — Lapua Cloth + Ammo Can w/ Lapua Ammo Purchase
⏺ Freebies offered with purchase of superb Lapua ammo
Lapua makes some of the highest-quality competition and hunting ammo available. Purchase at least $75 of any Lapua rimfire or centerfire ammunition at Graf’s and receive a free MTM Ammo Box plus a nice Lapua Silicone Cleaning Cloth. That cloth helps protect your guns from corrosion, and the modern polymer ammo box is great for carrying ammunition and/or accessories to the range. The ammo box can hold your earmuffs and eye protection, along with boxes of ammo.
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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 — Hornady Iron Press Kit, $599.99
⏺ Save $90 on an excellent loading kit with good press
Here’s a great deal on a complete reloading kit with a premium single stage press and all the accessories you need to load pistol and rifle rounds. Right now the Hornady Iron Press Kit is on sale at Midsouth for $599.99, $90 off the regular price. This kit features everything you need to get loading including the rock solid Iron Press, LNL powder measure, electronic scale, calipers, chamfer tools, loading manual, and more.
2. Smith & Wesson Firearm Frenzy Rebate and KYGUNCO Sale
⏺ S&W Factory Rebate through 4/2/2023 plus KYGUNCO gun discounts
Smith & Wesson firearms are some of the best you can buy. Right now you can save up to $100 with the Smith & Wesson Firearms Frenzy Rebate program covering purchases made from 1/15/2023 to 4/2/2023. To redeem online, visit www.SWRebates.com. Along with the S&W factory rebate, you can save with KYGUNCO’s S&W promotion right now. KYGUNCO has attractive pricing on numerous Smith & Wesson firearms. The S&W Rebate applies to revolvers, semi-auto handguns, and even S&W modern sporting rifles.
3. Amazon — Teslong WiFi Borescope, $89.99
⏺ New generation WiFi borescope displays views on mobile devices
Are you cleaning your barrels correctly and efficiently? A Teslong Flexible WiFi Borescope provides the answer. This $89.99 Wifi Borescope sends a feed wirelessly to your mobile device. With this unit’s built-in Wifi, you can view the live imagery from inside your barrel with just about any iPhone, Android device, tablet, or PC. NOTE: This borescope has a 36″ flexible cord, so it will work with the longest barrels. (NOTE: One part of the listing states 45″ length but the product dimension states 36″). Some folks will prefer a rigid wand-type borescope. Teslong does now offer a WiFi rigid borescope with 26″ insertion tube. That rigid WiFi unit is currently $129.99 on Amazon. Flexible or rigid, choose the unit that suits you.
4. Graf & Sons — SK Rimfire Ammo
⏺ SK .22 LR ammunition delivers great accuracy for the price
For folks getting started in rimfire matches here is some very accurate ammo that’s still quite affordable — offering great accuracy at a modest price. We’re big fans of SK Ammo and for good reason. It’s highly accurate with good consistency and is just one step below the highly-rated Lapua rimfire choices but at a fraction of the cost. Our tester uses this ammo with great success.
5. EuroOptic — Athlon Scope Sale
⏺ Save 20% now on excellent budget-priced Athlon optics
Athlon scopes offer really great performance for the price. We’ve heard many positive reports about these optics. Right now EuroOptic has select Athlon scopes on sale at 20% off. For an AR or scout rifle, try the 1-4x24mm Athlon Talos BTR SFP. For hunting or general use the 4-14x44mm Athlon Talos BTR FFP is a great scope for the $329.99 sale price.
6. Amazon — MOZETO Shooting Mat (Folding), $34.99
⏺ Nice padded nylon mat stows conveniently
Whether in the field or at the range, having a comfortable mat to keep you and your gear dry and clean is critical. The Mozeto shooting mat is made from durable 1000D nylon with EPE padding fabric for long-lasting durability. There is an extra thick padded section for elbows and knees. This nice 78″ x 28.5″ mat has convenient straps and carry handle. To transport, just roll it up, fold it over and attach the quick release plastic snap buckles.
7. Precision Reloading — 10% Off All Redding Products
⏺ Discounts on all Redding items through January 26, 2023
Redding makes great dies, tools, presses and other products for handloaders. Right now you save save a solid 10% on ALL Redding products in stock at Precision Reloading. You’ll want to act soon as this 10% Off promotion ends at 11:59 pm on Thursday 1/26/23. If you need dies, a turret press, or precision tools, take advantage of this Precision Reloading Redding Sale soon.
8. Amazon — Case Prep Tool, $22.99
⏺ Versatile Case Prep Tool with storage inside handle
Handloaders need to debur and chamfer brass, and uniform/clean primer pockets? A fine tool for these tasks is the Dreyoo Case Prep Multitool, now just $22.99 on Amazon. The handle is threaded on both ends so you can fit two tools. Conveniently, the orange tool handle can hold the attachments INSIDE (just unscrew the handle in the middle to access storage). This kit includes VLD Inside deburring tool, Out deburring tool, large and small primer pocket cleaners, and large and small primer pocket reamers.
9. Creedmoor Sports — Rifle Bore Guides
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⏺ Excellent, durable Bore Guides for many chamber sizes
The key to properly cleaning your barrel without damaging the chamber is a chamber-specific bore guide. A good-fitting guide with 0-Ring also prevents leakage of solvents into your expensive action and trigger group. Creedmoor Sports has a great selection of high-quality bore guides that are sized for specific chambers. Choose from many popular cartridge types from .222 up to .338 Lapua Magnum. These O-Ring equipped guides have a port on the outboard end for adding solvent.
10. Palmetto SA, CMMG .22 LR Conversion Kit for ARs, $169.99
⏺ Quick, easy .22 LR conversion kit for AR-platform rifles
If you couldn’t attend SHOT Show 2023, don’t despair. You can now access complete digital editions of the official SHOT Show Daily Magazines provided to SHOT Show attendees and exhibitors. CLICK HERE to access all the SHOT Daily magazines distributed at SHOT Show 2023. In addition, you will find FREE digital issues of SHOT Business magazines from 2022.
Each of the four (4) issues contains a major product review, and many interesting shorter features. We highly recommend the major feature stories. In the Day 1 Edition, check out the Guns 2023 article starting on page 28. In the Day 2 Edition, look for the Optics 2023 article starting on page 38 and Ammo 2023 on page 22. New Knives are featured in the Day 3 Edition. In the Day 4 Edition, there is a summary of new Accessories starting on page 22. CLICK HERE to see ALL FOUR SHOT Daily 2023 magazines.
Even if you’re not interested in the latest retail trends it’s worth browsing all four issues, because there are a number of articles relating to Second Amendment issues, range operations, hunting, and competitive shooting. In addition, you’ll find many shorter items of interest to rifle shooters.
Vortex, the large American optics company, has acquired GeoBallistics, a Texas-based business that sells mobile platform ballistics software. The GeoBallistics software is offered for both iOS (Apple) and Android platforms. This software features an advanced 3DOF solver and continuously updated bullet library. GeoBallistics software has other very sophisticated features:
The Match Pro ED’s offset SHOT-CALL reticle, located in the right barrel, has a dedicated focus adjustment and can be rotated for leveling after IPD (interpupillary distance) adjustment (i.e. how far the eyepieces are spread apart). Users can secure their preferred IPD with the included BRIDGESET stabilizer, which ensures the binocular is set for quick use and is stable when mounted on a tripod. Claimed light transmission is 92%. Suggested MSRP for the Match Pro ED 15×56 binoculars is $699.99.
