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.
Excellent vendor EuroOptic.com is running a major clearance sale this week on big name optics. You can save hundreds on quality scopes from Vortex, Leupold, Burris, Pulsar, Athlon, Schmidt & Bender, Swarovski and more. Click these links for the optics Clearance Sales by manufacturers: Vortex| Leupold | Burris | Athlon | Schmidt & Bender | Pulsar
⏺️ » Great package for just $11 more than Chrono alone
Right now you can get the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph by itself for $549.99 at many vendors. However, for just $11 more ($560.99 total) you can get a Garmin Xero C1 Pro Package complete with tripod, charging accessories, and more. This $560.99 package includes Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph, USB Charging Adapters, White Cube, 6Ave Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, USB Car Adapter, P-Bank Battery, 72 Inch Pro Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod. That’s a great deal.
⏺️ » Great combo offer for FFP scope and good laser rangefinder
Here’s a good Scope/Rangefinder combo package for PRS/NRL shooters and varmint hunters. For just $499.99 ($200 off) you get both scope and rangefinder. The Vortex 5-25x56mm Venom scope has First Focal Plane EBR-7C MOA reticle, 34mm tube for ample turret travel, and RevStop Zero System. This is a good FFP optic for folks who prefer MOA clicks. The Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 Laser Rangefinder features an HD optical system, three target modes, and red TOLED display. Vortex states this LRF “ranges deer up to 750 yards, trees up to 950 yards, and reflective targets up to 1400 yards.”
4. Midsouth — Sale on Hornady Tools and Accessories
⏺️ » Nearly all Hornady dies, tool and products on sale this week
⏺️ Nice pair of Walkie-Talkie Muffs that can be recharged
Here’s a great item for buddies or family members who hunt together or compete in pair matches. MidwayUSA is offering a matched pair of Walker’s FireMax Rechargeable Muffs for just $159.99, 66% Off MSRP. You never need to buy batteries — these run for 150 hours after charging with a standard USB-C cable. These NRR20 muffs have comfortable Gel earpads and omni-directional microphones. This combo pack includes two earmuffs and two detachable Walkie Talkie units. The Walkie Talkies offer 4 Frequency modes: Universal, Clear Voice, High-Frequency, Power Boost.
If you are looking for a good, tough 12ga defensive shotgun, here’s a fantastic deal. The Citadel Mariner 12ga pump-action shotgun features a durable nickel finish and barrel heat-shield. It comes complete with front and rear sights, an optics rail, plus a shotshell carrier on the left side of the action. This cool pump shotgun is now just $174.91 on sale — an amazing deal, $104 off the normal price.
7. Midsouth — Summer Clearance Sale, up to 50% Off
⏺️ » Huge savings on reloading kits, ammo, and other gear
Midsouth is running a major Summer Clearance Sale right now, with discounts up to 50%. There are major savings on ammo, reloading presses, gun cases and more. For example, you can save $100 on a LEE Six Pack Pro 6000 progressive press with FREE shipping.
⏺️ 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”.
9. Midsouth — Lee Challenger Press with BONUS Die Set, $83.99
⏺️ » Get good single-stage press AND die set
The LEE Challenger is the world’s best-selling single station press. The latest Gen III Challenger features an ergonomic lever plus convenient drop-tube for spent primers. Right now LEE is offering a FREE carbide die set with the purchase of the LEE Gen III Challenger Press. Chose one of five cartridge types: .223 Rem, 9mm Luger, .38 SPL/.357 Mag, .44 SPL/.44 Mag, and .45 ACP. Another good feature of the LEE Press is the Breech Lock Quick Change Die System — change dies instantly with a twist of the wrist.
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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. Brownells — 15% Off Sale July 1-7 with Code JULY15
⏺ Great savings on large variety of products at Brownells
Starting today, 7/1/24, Brownells is running a major 4th of July Sale site-wide through July 7, 2024. With Code JULY15 you can get 15% off a wide range of products, plus there are special deals on firearms — rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Shown above are featured product deals plus some of the hundreds of rifles on sale with big savings.
2. EuroOptic — 12% Off Most Vortex Optics with Code VTX12
⏺ Use 12% discount code for big savings on Vortex optics
For a limited time, save 12% on most Vortex Optics products when you use promo code VTX12 during check-out. This special discount applies to the full selection of Vortex products including riflescopes, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, and binoculars.
3. CMP — Crosman 2021 PCP Challenger Air Rifle, $650.00
⏺ Accurate, match-proven, excellent starter competition air rifle
Airguns are inexpensive to shoot, can be used indoors, and can be purchased directly — no FFL required. If you want an affordable, competition-grade air rifle, consider the Crosman Challenger 2021 PCP. This Sporter Class air rifle has an adjustable stock, 2-stage trigger, and competition sights. With good components and ergonomics, this Challenge rifle can compete with much more expensive rigs. This Crosman air rifle has earned 100% 5-star reviews from buyers. Here are recent buyer reviews on CreedmoorSports.com:
— “Outstanding price. Well made, easy to adjust. Once sighted in, drives tacks.”
— “Feels super comfortable to hold and shoot. Trigger is nice and crisp. First 5 shots off a bag in the prone position all went through the same hole… at 10meters.”
— “I [scored] Gold in [10m 3P] competition vs. other higher-priced rifles like Feinwerkbau and Anschutz.”
— “Very accurate, fun, 10m air rifle that sips air at such a low rate you wonder if the gage is broken.”
Note: For this $650 price, sales are restricted to members of CMP affiliated clubs only.
4. Midsouth — Lee Challenger Press with BONUS Die Set, $79.99
⏺ Good LEE Press on Sale with FREE DIES
The LEE Challenger is the world’s best-selling single station press. The lastest Gen III Challenger features an ergonomic lever plus a convenient tube for spent primers. Right now, to mark its 40th Anniversary, LEE is offering a FREE die set with the purchase of the LEE Gen III Challenger Press. Chose one of four cartridge types: .223 Rem, 9mm Luger, .38 SPL/.357 Mag, and .45 ACP (.44 SPL/.44 Mag is also listed but is out of stock). Another good feature of the LEE Press is the Breech Lock Quick Change Die System — change dies instantly with a twist of the wrist.
⏺ Massive savings up to $750 on quality PRS/NRL tactical scopes
EuroOptic is a top-flight vendor, with fast shipping and great customer service. Right now EuroOptic is running major sale on Burris Extreme Tactical II & III Tactical scopes, which work great for PRS/NRL competition. With the current Burris XTR Scope Sale, you can save up to $750.00 on a rugged, reliable FFP scope with various zoom magnification options (e.g. 3.3-18x50mm, 5-25x50mm, 5.5-30x56mm), with both 0.1 Milrad and 1/4 MOA click options.
6. Powder Valley — 2500 RUAG Small Rifle Primers, $169.99
⏺ Great price on high-quality primers
If you shoot benchrest rigs, varmint rifles, or ARs, you need small rifle (SR) primers. Now you can get high-quality German-made RUAG SR Primers for $169.99 for 2500. That’s the equivalent of $68 per thousand. These RUAG #4033 primers have earned positive user reviews: “Excellent quality… they performed very well… would recommend these to anyone”. NOTE: These are mil-spec primers with a fairly hard cup.
7. Creedmoor Sports or Graf & Sons
— Garmin Xero C1 Pro Radar Chronograph, $599.99
⏺ Superb game-changing compact radar chrono in stock
The Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph works great and is ultra-compact. This popular radar chrono boasts an easy-to-use interface, great performance, and an excellent App for your smartphone. As of 7/1/2024 both Creedmoor Sports and Graf & Sons have the Garmin Xero C1 in stock for $599.99.
8. MidwayUSA — BOG Tripod + Electronic Muffs Combo, $139.99
⏺ Save $70 on outstanding tripod and electronic muffs combo
Here’s a great combo for PRS/NRL shooters and/or hunters. You get the excellent BOG Deathgrip Tripod AND Caldwell E-Max Electronic Muffs for just $139.99 total. Plus you get free shipping this week from MidwayUSA. The BOG DeathGrip Tripod has rugged aluminum legs and a patented hands-free clamp. The bipod head pans 360 degrees with cant adjustment. The 3-position leg angle lock allows bipod use in standing, kneeling, and prone positions. The comfortable, low-profile E-Max Pro electronic muffs have a 23dB noise reduction rating (NRR).
9. Palmetto SA, Blackhawk Shooting Mat/Rifle Case, $49.99
⏺ Multi-Function Shooting Mat/Rifle Case now $100 Off
Here’s a great deal on a multi-function Mat/carry case. The Blackhawk Stalker Drag Mat Carry Case is a nice padded shooting mat that ALSO serves as a rifle carry case and drag bag. Length is 50.5″ and width (in rifle case mode) is 9″. This mat/case is made from durable 1000 denier nylon and closed-cell foam. It has carry straps plus a shoulder strap.
10. Amazon — Real Avid Handgun Cleaning Kit, $19.99
⏺ Good, handy pistol cleaning kit in zipped carry case
To keep your pistols clean and safe, it’s wise to have a compact but well-equipped cleaning kit. We recommend the Real Avid Handgun Cleaning Kit (#ad). This kit includes a 2-part gun cleaning rod with T-handle, bore brush set, bore patch jag set, two small & large slotted bore patch tips and gun cleaning patches. All tools are stored in a handy, zip-closure carry case.
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The new Garmin Xero® C1 Pro chronograph has hit the market and it has been making a splash. Initial reports have been very positive, and the price is attractive — $599.99. Accordingly, many LabRadar owners are putting their orange radar chronos up for sale. Check out the features of this new compact radar chrono in this official product launch video from Garmin:
The new Xero C1 Pro radar chronograph, measuring just 3.03″x2.38″x1.36″, is compact and easy to transport. Using Doppler radar, the Xero C1 Pro accurately records projectile velocities from 100 fps to 5,000 fps, so it works with all kinds of projectiles. Setup is simple and intuitive, thanks to the button-operated design. SEE FULL RecoilWeb Review (many photos).
Garmin offers a modern ShotView™ smartphone app and lets you compare velocities for all shots fired, track ES/SD, and record total sessions. The rugged Xero C1 Pro chrono has a IPX7 water-resistant rating and boasts up to 6 hours of battery life. The unit ships with a compact tripod mount, and the screen is described as “sunlight-visible, transflective, monochrome” so it is easy to view in all conditions. There is no need to attach anything to your firearm, so this Garmin chrono won’t affect rifle zero or barrel harmonics.
Garmin Xero C1 Pro Features:
— Measures projectiles from 100 fps to 5,000 fps.
— Works with bullets, arrows, bolts, slugs, birdshot, paintballs, and airsoft BBs
— Easy to set up and use; turn it on, point it in the right direction, and shoot within 15″ of device
— Compact design is easy to transport — can even fit in a pocket
— Features an easy-to-read, backlit display
— Button-operated design is simple to use
— Up to 6 hours of battery life
— IPX7 water-resistant rating
Garmin Radar Chrono Works with Full-Featured Modern Smartphone App
Garmin offers a full-featured ShotView™ smartphone App for the Xero C1 Pro radar chronograph. This lets you compare velocity for every shot fired, calculate extreme spreads, keep track of different projectiles, track deviation and more.
The Garmin Xero C1 Pro ($599.99 MSRP) can be pre-ordered now from leading vendors including Midsouth, MidwayUSA, and Area419. In addition, Area419 offers an ARCALOCK Arm allowing the Xero C1 Pro to be mounted via an ARCA rail.
Garmin Xero C1 Pro Radar Chronograph Video Reviews: