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October 10th, 2022
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. Grafs.com — RCBS Sitewide SALE — Over 1200 Items on Sale
⏺ Save on ALL RCBS products now — Dies, Presses, Tools and more
Are you in the market for new reloading gear or a press? Right now Graf’s is running a huge sale on ALL RCBS Reloading Equipment. Virtually every RCBS product in stock is on sale at 10% OFF. Get everything from a set of dies to a full progressive reloading press all at 10% Off with no limit.
2. Sportsman’s WH — Leupold Gold Event, Discounts & Gift Cards
⏺ Leupold scopes, spotters, LRFs, binocs on sale plus valuable GIFT Cards
Leupold makes fine optics but you rarely see a big sale on all Leupold product lines. Head over to Sportsman’s Warehouse for the exclusive Leupold Gold Event. You’ll find Leupold riflescopes, spotting scopes, rangefinders, binoculars, and more — with dozens of items on sale. Plus, you can get a valuable bonus for each Leupold purchase. Buyers get a $10 Sportsman’s Warehouse Gift Card for every $100 spent on Leupold products. Plus you can enter a Gold Event Contest with a $16,000 prize package.
3. Sportsman’s WH — CZ 457 Scout .22 LR Rifle, $349.99
⏺ Very good price on a solid, versatile CZ 457 rimfire rifle
Whether for NRL-22 matches or getting rid of critters around the property, a good .22 LR rifle is something every gun guy should have. CZ makes excellent rimfire rifles with smooth actions and good triggers. Right now you can get the .22 LR CZ 457 Scout for a bargain $349.99 price. This is a great deal — this very same 457 Scout rifle sells for $493.16 elsewhere. With the CZ 457’s quick, 60-degree bolt throw, nice sights, and compact magazines, this rifle is a handy shooter that can excel at multiple tasks.
4. K&M Precision — 20% Off K&M Expander Mandrel Systems
⏺ Superb expand mandrels — precise dimensions and see-through die body
Optimize bullet tension with K&M expander mandrels for precision case neck sizing. Use code 4BT1FREE to get 20% OFF bullet tension expand mandrels from an industry leader trusted by precision shooters for optimizing accuracy when reloading. Mandrels are precision ground in .0005″ increments and controlled to +/- 50 millionths (.00005″). Simply select your caliber, desired bullet tension*, optional etched mandrel holder, and corresponding gage pin to confirm size. Every expand mandrel shank is laser-etched with the caliber and the bullet tension for easy identification.
5. Amazon — Midland-EX37VP Radio Kit (Set of 2), $49.99
⏺ Quality Walkie-Talkies with good range and special Emergency functions
Having a good 2-way communication system is vital when hunting or wilderness hiking. And a pair of walkie-talkies really helps during shooting practices when a buddy goes downrange to set targets. A very good 2-Way radio system is the Midland-EX37VP E+Ready Emergency Two-Way Radio Kit. These walkie-talkies have a 26 mile range and feature 22 FRS (Family Radio Service) channels, along with channel scan. With this kit you get vital E+Ready Emergency functionality, plus NOAA weather alerts — important in the event of a natural disaster.
6. Amazon — Caldwell Resetting AR500 Popper Targets, $99-109
⏺ 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 or the Caldwell Pepper Popper Target. Both these targets tilt when hit for instant confirmation. Then the built-in, automatic spring reset eliminates the need to go down range.
7. Amazon — Lyman Universal Press Stand, $59.99
⏺ Excellent stand offers better ergonomics and adds storage levels
Do you have a reloading press but wish you could mount it higher than bench level? We recommend the Lyman Universal Press Stand. This heavy-duty steel stand comes with two mounting plates pre-drilled for nearly all single-station, turret, or progressive press. The stand raises your press 9.25″ for a clear view of reloading operations. The top plates adapt to most popular presses, and there is also an area where you can drill mounting holes. The stand base can be bolted to your bench or secured with C-Clamps.
8. Midsouth — Fiocchi 9mm Pistol Ammo, $349.99 for 1000 Rds
⏺ Good ammo — grab a case now at this super-low price
The 9mm Luger (9x19mm) is the most popular centerfire pistol cartridge. Every handgunner should keep a good supply of 9mm ammo on hand for days at the range. Here’s a great deal on quality, major-manufacturer 9mm FMJ pistol ammunition. Get 1000 rounds of Fiocchi 9mm 115gr FMJ ammo for just $349.99. That works out to just $17.50 per 50 count box, or $0.35 per round — a great deal.
9. Amazon — Hornady Powder Funnel, $46.99
⏺ Good funnel kit has 9 cartridge adapters and handy wide mouth
Every serious handloader needs a good powder funnel, preferably one that fits multiple rim diameters. One of our favorite funnel systems is the Hornady Premium Powder Funnel Kit. This includes an anti-static aluminum funnel PLUS 9 caliber-specific adapters, all housed in a handy, padded storage case. This easy-to-use reloading funnel boasts a large diameter mouth (less prone to spillage) and squared rim design that will not roll off the table.
10. Amazon — Ear Muffs (assorted colors) 26dB SNR, $15.99
⏺ Very good 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, brown, green, gray, black, 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.)
* K&M Bullet tension expand mandrels are ground to account for spring-back of brass based on nominal anneal – spring back can vary by manufacture, number of reloads before annealing, and other factors. K&M recommends getting three mandrels, including a size above and below target bullet tension.
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December 4th, 2019
Image Courtesy NSSF. This story is based on an NSSF Article.
‘Tis the season of gift-giving — Christmas is just 3 weeks away. Perhaps you’re considering giving a a first rifle to your grandson or perhaps a carry pistol to a spouse. When making a gun gift to a friend or family member, however, there are some very important legal considerations. Also the rules on firearms gift transfers vary from state to state. Bottom line here — you need to know the law BEFORE you deliver that shiny new firearm to a family member, close friend, or relative.
The first thing to remember if you’re thinking about giving someone a gun is that … it’s a gun! You already know that ownership of a firearm brings with it some serious legal and ethical obligations that other consumer products don’t. So let’s look at some questions you may have about giving a firearm as a gift.
Image Courtesy NSSF
 The first question you have to ask is whether the intended recipient can legally own the firearm where he or she lives. With more than 20,000 different gun laws on the books, even the kinds of firearms that law-abiding citizens can own vary from place to place. For example, juveniles (under age 18) generally speaking are precluded by law from possessing a handgun. Check out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) website for an overview of local laws and, whatever you do, don’t forget that you can never under any circumstances transfer a firearm to someone you know — or have reasonable cause to believe — legally can’t own one. That’s a federal felony, so be careful.
There’s no federal law that prohibits a gift of a firearm to a relative or friend who lives in your home state. Abramski v. United States, a recent Supreme Court decision involving a “straw purchase” of a firearm did not change the law regarding firearms as gifts. The following states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington State) and the District of Columbia require you to transfer a firearm through a local firearms retailer so an instant background check will be performed to make sure the recipient is not legally prohibited from owning the gun. Maryland and Pennsylvania require a background check for private party transfer of a handgun. There are exceptions, so it’s important to check the law of your state or ask your local firearms retailer.
 Consider a Gift Card Instead of Direct Gift
The ATF recommends that if you want to give someone a new firearm, rather than going to a gun store and buying the gun on your own, consider instead purchasing a gift certificate/card from your favorite gun retailer. Then give that gift card as the present. That way the recipient can choose the exact gun he or she wants, and there’s no question about who is “the actual buyer of the firearm,” which is a question any purchaser must certify on the Federal Form 4473 at the time of purchase. The Gift Card option avoids any “straw purchaser” issues.
Intra-Family Transfers and Antique Arms
What if you want to give “Old Betsy,” your favorite old deer rifle, to your son or daughter as a college graduation gift? Again, in most states, there’s no law that says you can’t, but some states require even intra-family transfers to go through a licensed dealer. Remember, you can never transfer a firearm directly to another person who is a resident of a different state. In that case, you must transfer the firearm through a licensed dealer in the state where the person receiving the gift resides. Using a gift certificate from a firearms retailer near where the recipient lives might be a good solution. Pre-1898 antique firearms are generally exempt from the dealer requirement. [But check with the laws in your jurisdiction]. Be safe and check with your dealer or local law enforcement before you hand over your prized possession.
Regulations on Firearms Shipping to Third Parties
When you intend to transfer a gun, there are important rules on interstate shipping*. Generally speaking, you can only ship a handgun by common carrier (but not U.S. Mail) and a long gun by U.S. Mail or common carrier to a federally licensed dealer, but not to a non-licensed individual. With all carriers, federal law requires you to declare that your package contains an unloaded firearm. To be safe, always consult your carrier in advance about its regulations for shipping firearms. Also check your state laws on transfers.
*Different rules may apply to shipping to parties IN-STATE or shipping firearms to yourself in temporary care of others. Always consult your own state laws, but here are some FAQs copied directly from the ATF.GOV website:
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July 11th, 2017
Inspired by the Prime Day Deals offered by Amazon.com this week, Brownells is offering some big discounts this week, plus Free Shipping. For June 11, 2017, the free shipping code is JNT. For other days, look for the code on Brownells’ Home Page.
We found that some of the best offers are products that come with money-value Brownells Gift Cards. These are premium items that are rarely (if ever) discounted. But with the Gift Cards, you can effectively save $50 or $100. Anyway you look at it, that’s a significant savings.
MagnetoSpeed V3 (Premium Model) Chronograph, buy for $380.00, get $50 Gift Card.
Weaver T-Series XR Fixed Power Scope, buy for $849.99, get $100 Gift Card.
Leica Geovid Rangefinder Binoculars, Buy for $2029.99, get $200 Gift Card.
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September 6th, 2016
Get $25 Gift Card with $30 NRA Membership this Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th.
This upcoming weekend, September 10-11, 2016, you can get an NRA annual membership for a net cost of $5.00. That’s right, five bucks. Here’s how it works. If you go to a Gander Mountain Store and purchase a one-year NRA membership for $30.00 ($10.00 off the regular price) you’ll receive a $25.00 Gander Mountain Gift Card you can use immediately.
Throughout the weekend event, store customers can purchase NRA annual memberships for $30.00, and receive a $25.00 Gander Mountain gift card in addition to the membership. NRA representatives will be on hand at all Gander Mountain stores nationwide to answer questions and process membership applications for new and renewing NRA members.
The regular NRA annual membership (which normally costs $40.00), includes a variety of extras, including one free NRA monthly print magazine, and $2,500 worth of firearms insurance coverage. NOTE, however — in order to get the insurance benefits, you MUST activate your NRA Policy. Many NRA members have learned the hard way that NRA insurance won’t pay unless the policy is activated!
Extended Discount and $10.00 Gift Card in Future
Even after NRA Weekend wraps up, Gander Mountain customers will be able to purchase NRA memberships in stores nationwide for $30.00 and receive a $10.00 Gander Mountain gift card and additional benefits.
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February 9th, 2013
This is “NRA Weekend” at Cabela’s retail outlet stores across the country. On Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10th, the NRA will be offering seminars AND a special promotion. If you sign up for an NRA membership at a Cabela’s “brick and mortar” store, you’ll get a $25.00 Cabela’s gift card.
Here’s how it works. An NRA membership booth will be at every Cabela’s store. You’ll receive a $25.00 gift card if you join the NRA, renew your membership, sign up a friend/family member or add a year to your membership. That’s right, if you purchase a year-long NRA membership you’ll get most of your money back to spend at Cabela’s. The gift card is not available online, not available by phone, not available by mail-in request. You have to go to an actual Cabela’s store. Got it?
If you chose to visit a Cabela’s outlet, your time will be well-spent. At Cabela’s stores, the NRA will host a variety of special events, including ladies-only seminars, and informational sessions on home defense, concealed carry laws, and firearm maintenance.
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January 11th, 2013
Here’s a great bargain — maybe the NRA deal of the decade for gun guys. Right now, if you pay $25.00 for a one-year NRA membership (that’s $10.00 off normal price), you will get a Bass Pro Shops Gift Card worth $25.00. In other words, for every dollar you spend on your NRA membership, you get a dollar’s worth of merchandise at Bass Pro Shops. Imagine if you bought $25.00 worth of motor oil and got a gas card worth twenty-five bucks. Who wouldn’t jump at that? Well this is virtually the same deal. That $25.00 gift card can be applied to pretty much any merchandise in the Bass Pro Shops store: clothes, shooting supplies, hunting and fishing gear, even optics or a GPS.
If you take advantage of this great deal, you’ll also get a FREE annual subscription to one of three NRA-sponsored print magazines: American Rifleman, American Hunter, or 1st Freedom. (Junior members have the additional fourth choice of InSights magazine.) You’ll have to agree that a FREE magazine subscription sweetens the deal even more. CLICK HERE to learn more about this great offer.
You can fill out a membership application online, print and mail a sign-up form, or call 1-877-NRA-2000 to join by phone. But don’t wait too long — this is a limited-time NRA sign-up offer.
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September 17th, 2011
Here’s a great way to be rewarded for joining the NRA, or renewing your existing NRA membership. If you go to a Cabela’s store during Cabela’s 50th Anniversary event this weekend, September 17 & 18, 2011, you can get your annual NRA membership for just $25.00 — that’s $10.00 off the regular fee.
But it gets even better. Cabela’s has sweetened the pot by giving a $25.00 gift card to everyone who joins or renews their NRA membership this weekend. This Cabela’s gift card can be used to purchase in-store merchandise, and other items sold online through Cabelas.com. You can’t go wrong with this promotion. Spend $25 on an NRA membership, and get every penny back in Cabela’s merchandise credit. Nice.
Already an NRA Life Member? You can take part in the celebration as well. The first 50 NRA Life Members to walk through the doors of each Cabela’s store will receive a free Cabela’s 50th Anniversary pistol case with the NRA logo on the handle.
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