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. Bullet Central — Save 7% Site-Wide
⏺ Save on ammo, bullets, brass, dies, actions, optics, barrels, and more
Bullet Central is a great source for products for competitive shooting and game hunting. Bullet Central carries top products and now you can save 7% off EVERYTHING with code FCLASSJOHN7. This is a great time to pick up components, actions, and more and save money on items you rarely see on sale.
2. CDNN Sports — Ruger American Gen II with Scope, $599.99
⏺ Great deal on modern hunting rifle with Bushnell scope
Need a rifle for your fall hunt? Save $199 on this Ruger American Rifle at CDNN Sports. For $599.99 this gray-stocked rifle comes complete with a 4-12x40mm Bushnell hunting scope, and 20″ fluted barrel (with brake). Choose .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, .243 Win, .308 Winchester, or .450 BM chamberings. In addition, for the same $599.99 price, there are versions with FDE tan stock or green stock and 16.1″ or 16.4″ barrels offered in .223 Rem, 300 Blackout, and .450 BM. All these Ruger American Gen II rifles come with 4-12x40mm Bushnell scope and rings, adjustable trigger, and Cerakote metal finish.
3. Creedmoor Sports — Peterson Cartridge Brass Sale
⏺ Large selection of strong, long-lasting cartridge brass
Peterson crafts quality, long-lasting made-in-USA cartridge brass. Right now you can get major savings with the Peterson Brass Sale at Creedmoor Sports. You’ll find a wide selection of cartridge types, many offered at 15% Off — a significant discount.
4. Natchez — Reloading Press and Press Kit Sale
⏺ Major savings on reloading presses, combo kits, and progressives
Natchez is running a big Reloading Press and Press Combo sale. Save up to $155 on Press Combo sets from RCBS, Hornady, and Lyman. These combos can include press, scale, priming tools, powder measures and more. There are also deals on multi-stage progressive presses from Lee and Hornady. And if you just need a single-stage press, there are big savings on RCBS, Lee, Redding, Lyman, and Hornady presses. For example, you can get the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme for $199.99, $42 off the regular price.
5. Midsouth — .308 Cal 168gr BTHP Bullets, 250 for $64.99
⏺ Good .308 practice bullets for just $26 per 100
Quality .308-caliber bullets can be expensive. If you practice frequently with a .308 Win or .30-06 rifle, consider these Classic Match Bullets from a major American bullet-maker. These bullets are a good choice for Garand or Modern Military rifle shooters who practice often. And the price is great — just $64.99 for 250 bullets. That works out to just $0.26 per shot. NOTE: If you want to test these bullets first, you can get a 25-count Sample Pack for just $9.00.
⏺ Top choice for PRS/NRL competition, plus 15% Off Code
For NRL22 or PRS/NRL matches, you’ll want a FFP scope with 0.1 Mil clicks. While you can spend over $2k on a suitable optic, we suggest getting the Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56mm for $799.99. This has good glass, a handy EBR-7C “Xmas Tree” reticle, and great owner reviews: “You cannot find a better scope for this price. Great glass and built sturdy with 34mm tube”; “Best bang for your buck. Clear glass, turrets track extremely well”; “[Great] for NRL22 … consistently repeatable when dialing for distance. Highly recommend.” To make this deal even better, EuroOptic offers free 2-day shipping, PLUS you get 12% Off with Code VTX12. That lowers your net cost to $703.99, a $96 savings.
7. 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 you can enjoy target shooting for a fraction of the ammo cost of centerfire handguns. 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 very reliable and quite accurate.
Having a reloading scale with a built-in trickler makes loading faster and more efficient. If you need a compact scale, consider this Reloading Basic ERS2000 Electronic Scale (#ad). This unit reads up to 2000 grains with 1/10th grain accuracy. The included powder trickler mounts securely on the top of the blue scale housing. This ERS2000 scale comes with a convenient powder tray plus check-weights. NOTE: This unit has a power cord that plugs into a wall socket — it is NOT battery-powered.
9. 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.
10. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Hinged Ammo Box Sale
⏺ Good plastic ammo boxes with hinged lids that open completely
Built for stacking and available for wide range of cartridges, Frankford Arsenal Hinge-Top Ammo Boxes (#ad) work well for factory and/or hand-loaded ammunition. These boxes have a good hinge that prevents the lid from inadvertently closing. The lid clasp also provides a secure closure. Made from high-density polymer, these boxes are strong and durable so they can be stacked.
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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, so now’s the time get a great gift for the “Old Man”. If your father enjoys the shooting sports and hunting, here are some recommended items. These will all benefit “Pops” when he goes to the range. All selections cost less than $100.00. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can get FREE shipping in most areas of the country.
Eight Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dad Under $100.00
Protect Dad’s hearing — Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Muffs provide NRR 22 dB sound protection with the ability to still hear conversations and range commands. These muffs offer Headphone Functionality via external audio jack, so Dad can listen to music. These Impact Sport Muffs are currently $59.99 on Amazon.
We recommend using muffs over plugs for maximum hearing protection.
Teslong Digital Borescopes are “game-changers”, hugely popular with our Forum members. These Teslong borescopes display clear, sharp digital images on your mobile device. Shown here is the latest rigid version.
The versatile MTM Ultimate Range Box includes cradles so you can do gun maintenance while at the range. A lift-out tray holds small items such as patches and jags. This is a durable product that can hold ammo and other gear. It is now on sale for $49.99 at Midsouth.
Are you looking for a secondary press to handle basic tasks such as decapping? We’ve used this inexpensive Lee Breech Lock Challenger press for many functions. It is sturdy and has a convenient primer ejection tube. This is a great value for $90.45 on Amazon, including one Breech Lock quick change bushing.
This Columbia Bahama II guide shirt is durable and comfortable. More importantly it provides UPF 30 protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The added cape over the shoulder area provides extra protection for shooters in the prone position. This is offered in 17 colors in breathable nylon. This is popular for fishing, sailing, hiking and other outdoors sports. It is currently on sale (in various sizes and colors) for $43.50 from Columbia.com
Walkie-Talkies are “must-have” items for long-range shooting. The MOICO 22-CH Long-Range Walkie-Talkie Set is an Amazon Favorite in FRS Handheld Radios. These MOICO units offer VOX hands-free functionality plus a handy built-in LED flashlight.
This MOICO 2-Radio set is now just $23.85 on Amazon. Models with other color inserts (Day-glo Green, Silver, Black, Blue) are $24.95 on Amazon, just $1.10 more.
The latest 2020 Edition of The Wind Book, is the best wind resource in print for competitive shooters. The Wind Book analyzes key aspects of wind reading — vectors, cycles, vertical elements, and mirage. This excellent resource is now $20.86 at Amazon.
This cleverly-designed Shotshell thermos will make Dad smile. Styled just like a 12ga shotgun shell, the Stansport Thermo Bottle holds 25 oz. of hot or cold liquids. Current price is $34.99 for black, a few bucks more for green or red.
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The LEE Hand Press Kit comes complete with: Breech Lock Hand Press, Ram Primer fittings, Powder Funnel, Case Lube, and one Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing.
The LEE Breech Lock Hand Press is a useful addition to any reloader’s tool collection. This Hand Press allows you to resize brass or seat bullets while at the range or away from your loading room. No it won’t replace your Co-Ax or Rockchucker, but this is a handy piece of gear. And it’s very affordable. Midsouth sells the LEE Breech Lock Hand Press Kit, with everything shown above, for $65.99. Or you can buy just the Hand Press by itself for $42.57 at Battlehawk Armory. That’s a great deal.
LEE Hand Press Quick-Change Die Functionality
This LEE Press includes the Breech Lock Quick-Change Die Feature, so you can instantly change dies with just a twist of the wrist. One Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing is included. The Breech Lock Hand Press is light and compact. It tips the scale at a mere 1 3/4 pounds and overall product length is 11.5″. Note: the maximum overall length cartridge the LEE Hand Press can accept is 3.650 inches.
While we don’t recommend the Hand Press for major full-length sizing chores, it does a good job seating bullets. This makes it a handy “field expedient” tool when doing load development at the range. For example you can experiment with seating depth by loading a batch of cartridges at home with the bullets deliberately seated long. Then, at the range, you can re-seat the bullets progressively shorter (in a series of rounds), until you find the optimal Cartridge OAL.
LEE’s Hand Press is also great for decapping operations. One verified buyer reports: “I mostly use it for decapping while watching TV, with a universal decapper die. Of course it is also useful for other operations. I wouldn’t love sizing large rifle cases with it, but if you’ve prepped your cases on a bigger press you could comfortably take it to the range for load development, one round at a time, working right there at the line instead of making a bunch of loads at home that you’ll have to disassemble later. It’s smaller and more lightweight than it looks[.]”
Using LEE Hand Press to Load at the Range
To learn more about using the LEE Hand Press in the field with a compact scale, read Reloading Without a Bench on GunsAmerica.com. Author Christopher Mace explains: “Whether you want a better way to do load development, the capability to reload out of your ‘bugout bag’, or you’re short of space but wanting to get into reloading, the LEE Loaders and the LEE Hand Press offer you some options.”
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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. Sportsman’s Warehouse — Vortex Optics Sale
⏺ Major discounts on Vortex scopes — plus gift cards and package deals
Vortex Optics makes some of the best scopes on the market and they come with a solid lifetime guarantee. If you need a new optic, check out the Vortex Scope Sale at Sportsman’s Warehouse. NOTE: Along with the discounted prices, you can receive Sportsman’s Gift Cards worth up to $200 with Select Vortex Purchases. Plus there are package deals when you purchase another product, such as a Weatherby rifle or Springfield Hellcat pistol. For example save $200 on a Vortex Razor HD LHT with the purchase of a Weatherby Vanguard rifle. (SEE Combo Deals Offer).
2. Creedmoor Sports — Hornady A-Tip Sale
⏺ Popular bullets for PRS/NRL, varminting, and target shooting
Good, highly consistent bullets are key to successful rifle competition and hunting. Hornady A-Tip bullets feature an advanced tip design resulting in improved accuracy and more consistent BCs. Right now these A-Tips are on sale at Creedmoor Sports. You can save 10-15% on already attractive prices. These bullets have very uniform tip length, base to ogive length, and bearing surface.
3. Natchez — Burris Scope Sale
⏺ Great deals on large selection of Burris riflescopes
If you’re looking to pick up a new scope check out the Burris scope sale at Natchez. There are numerous scope types deeply discounted now — hunting scopes, target scopes, ballistics calculating optics, Red Dots, spotters, and even crossbow scopes.
4. Graf’s — Hornady L-N-L Iron and LEE Presses, 18%-23% Off
⏺ Major savings on two good reloading presses
Hornady’s Lock-N-Load Iron press is one of our favorites. We like the open front design and the ability to store tools on top of the press. Now just $235.00 at Grafs.com, this is a great deal. The same press is currently $297.60 on Amazon, over $62 more! The compact LEE Breech Lock press is a nice secondary press for your reloading room. Easily transported, this little press works great for bullet-seating chores when loading at the range. The $39.99 price at Graf’s is a steal.
5. Midway — Winchester Ammo Sale PLUS rebates
⏺ Big 20% rebate on large selection of Winchester ammunition
With hunting season around the corner it’s time to grab some high-quality rifle ammunition. You can find a wide range of Winchester Hunting Ammo on sale PLUS up to 20% rebate on top of the sale prices. This is quality ammo to help you make your next hunt successful.
6. Palmetto SA (PSA) — AR-15 Lower with Buttstock, $99.99
⏺ Killer deal on good AR-15 lower — under $100
This PSA Classic Stealth Lower, complete with adjustable buttstock, is now just $99.99. Great deal — you can pay $250 or more for a complete lower from a different vendor. NOTE: Palmetto has offered multiple versions of this basic AR lower. Choose black, gray, OD green, or FDE stocks (price may vary with color). If this particular lower model sells out, go to the PSA Lower Sale Page, and you should find another PSA AR lower priced from $99.99 to $109.99.
7. Amazon — Eylar 48″ Hard Travel Case, $159.99
If you travel by car or plane you need a good hard case to keep your rifle safe from damage. One excellent option is theEylar 44″ TSA-approved case. This has a strong external shell. Inside the case features a customizable, cubed “pull and pluck” foam layer above a foam base layer, with egg-crate foam padding on the upper side. This Eylar rifle case meets TSA requirements, with two padlock fittings for secure storage at home or on the go.
8. Cheaper Than Dirt — HK VP9 9mm, $519.00
⏺ Very good 9mm pistol with excellent trigger and ergonomics
The HK VP9 9mm pistol is an excellent defensive handgun. It features a 4.09″ barrel and 17-rd magazine. The VP’s trigger is very good, with a short, light take-up, crisp break, and a short, positive reset. Interchangeable back straps and side grip panels help mold the VP pistol to your hand. This pistol features a Picatinny rail up front plus ambidextrous controls. NOTE: This is a good price –the same pistol is $635.99 at KYGUNCO.
9. Amazon — RCBS Auto Priming Tool, $115.99
⏺ Durable, reliable bench-mounted priming tool
Seating your primers consistently is critical to accuracy. A quality tool that gets priming duties done very well is the RCBS Automatic Priming Tool. The bench-mounted Automatic Priming Tool is fast and consistent due to a long seating arm with plenty of leverage. Primers feed through a vertical feed tube one by one, preventing potential contamination by oily fingers.
10. Graf’s — Blue Book of AR-15s, $10.00 (57% Off)
⏺ Save 57% on the definitive guide to AR Modern Sporting Rifles
If you own an AR-platform “modern sporting rifle”, we recommend you get this detailed print resource. With 384 pages of information, The Blue Book of AR-15s & Variations is the definitive guide to ARs. Packed with diagrams and technical information, this book provides vital maintenance tips along with guides for starting an AR project. Regularly $22.99, this book is now just $10.00 at Grafs.com — a real steal.
11. Amazon — 10-Pack of Loading Blocks, $9.99
⏺ Great, low-cost loading blocks for high-volume reloaders
Reloading blocks are important for anyone who reloads. If you don’t need a large-format, case-specific loading block, consider this 10 Pack of 50-round loading blocks. These will fit most small-caliber cartridges. These stackable ammo blocks provide a stable base plus a compact storage footprint.
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The LEE Hand Press Kit comes complete with: Breech Lock Hand Press, Ram Primer fittings, Powder Funnel, Case Lube, and one Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing.
The LEE Breech Lock Hand Press is a useful addition to any reloader’s tool collection. This Hand Press allows you to resize brass or seat bullets while at the range or away from your loading room. No it won’t replace your Co-Ax or Rockchucker, but this is a handy piece of gear. And it’s very affordable. Midsouth sells the LEE Breech Lock Hand Press Kit, with everything shown above, for $58.89. Or you can buy just the Hand Press by itself for $42.22 at Battlehawk Armory. That’s a great deal.
LEE Hand Press Quick-Change Die Functionality
This LEE Press includes the Breech Lock Quick-Change Die Feature, so you can instantly change dies with just a twist of the wrist. One Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing is included. The Breech Lock Hand Press is light and compact. It tips the scale at a mere 1 3/4 pounds and overall product length is 11.5″. Note: the maximum overall length cartridge the LEE Hand Press can accept is 3.650 inches.
While we don’t recommend the Hand Press for major full-length sizing chores, it does a good job seating bullets. This makes it a handy “field expedient” tool when doing load development at the range. For example you can experiment with seating depth by loading a batch of cartridges at home with the bullets deliberately seated long. Then, at the range, you can re-seat the bullets progressively shorter (in a series of rounds), until you find the optimal Cartridge OAL.
LEE’s Hand Press is also great for decapping operations. One verified buyer reports: “I mostly use it for decapping while watching TV, with a universal decapper die. Of course it is also useful for other operations. I wouldn’t love sizing large rifle cases with it, but if you’ve prepped your cases on a bigger press you could comfortably take it to the range for load development, one round at a time, working right there at the line instead of making a bunch of loads at home that you’ll have to disassemble later. It’s smaller and more lightweight than it looks[.]”
Using LEE Hand Press to Load at the Range
To learn more about using the LEE Hand Press in the field with a compact scale, read Reloading Without a Bench on GunsAmerica.com. Author Christopher Mace explains: “whether you want a better way to do load development, the capability to reload out of your ‘bugout bag’, or you’re short of space but wanting to get into reloading, the LEE Loaders and the LEE Hand Press offer you some options.”
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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.
1. EuroOptic — Eliminator III 4-16x50mm LaserScope, $999.00
⏺ Save $400 on popular integrated scope/laser rangefinder
Burris recently released its new, $1699 IV-Series Eliminator LaserScope. That’s good news for bargain hunters because the price of the VERY similar Burris 4-16x50mm Eliminator III is now just $999.00, marked down from $1399.00 ($400 savings). The Eliminator system works great for varmint hunting. Combining optical magnification with laser rangefinding, the Eliminator III ranges out to 1,200 yards with push-button automatic trajectory compensation. You range your target, and the Eliminator III sets a red aiming point. Then just put the red dot on the target and pull the trigger — no drop charts, no knobs to crank. NOTE: EuroOptic also has Demo Model Eliminator IIIs for $899.00.
⏺ Outstanding deal on quality muffs — many color options
Every shooter should have quality ear muffs, both for yourself and any friends/family members you bring to the range. For those on a tight budget, we recommend the Walker’s Razor Slim Passive Earmuffs. These are comfortable and have a good 28dB Noise Reduction rating — very high for slim muffs. These Walker’s Razor Slims are available in a wide variety of colors, starting at just $15.80 on Amazon — a great deal. These muffs fold compactly, making them easy to stow.
⏺ Good press, powder measure plus many tools for crazy-low price
Though reloading tools are in high demand, right now you can get this very complete Lee 50th Anniversary multi-component kit for $147.99, an incredible bargain — the press alone is worth $100! The main attraction is the Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press with quick-change bushing. In addition, you get a Lee Perfect Powder Measure, Safety Scale, Powder Funnel, and Safety Prime. The kit even includes variety of Case Prep tools: Case trimmer, Chamfer Tool, Primer Pocket-Cleaning tool.
4. Midsouth — Hornady .22 Cal Bullet Bulk Packs, 9¢ per bullet
⏺ Get 6000 .22 Caliber bullets for just 9 cents each
5. MidwayUSA — Frankford Large Rotary Tumbler, $143.99
⏺ Big Capacity, Great Deal — save $77 over typical price
If your brass is dirty on the outside or if you want to get it “squeaky clean” before annealing, a Rotary Wet Tumbler is a smart option. Right now the large, full-size Frankford Rotary Tumbler is on sale. Order it now from MidwayUSA for just $143.99 including 5 pounds of 304 stainless media pins and a packet of Frankford Brass Cleaning Solution. NOTE: You must ADD to CART to see that $143.99 price. This a great deal — this tumbler sells elsewhere for $220 or more. Note: if you already have the media, you can also buy the unit by itself from Amazon for $143.99, with free shipping for Prime members.
6. Amazon — Teslong Borescope with Monitor
⏺ Chose Rigid or Flexible model — every rifle shooter needs a good borescope
Seeing inside your barrel can provide clues to how well you’re cleaning and the bore’s overall health. One of the best tools we’ve found is the Teslong Rigid Borescope. This features a solid rod for easy use in barrels. It comes with an self-contained high-definition viewing monitor so no phones or pads are needed. If you’re looking for something more portable and a bit more versatile, try the Teslong Flexible Borescope, $99.99 including monitor. Our Forum members give high praise to both models.
7. Precision Reloading — Hornady Bulk Bullets
⏺ Hornady bullets IN STOCK with great bulk savings
Here’s your opportunity to save big on a huge variety of Hornady bullets in many calibers and various profiles and weights. You’ll find .22, 6mm, and .308 bullets discounted 10-20%. The more you buy the more you save. Precision Reloading is also offering big discounts on a variety of Hornady 9mm and 10mm pistol projectiles.
8. Dunn’s — Norma 9mm Luger Ammo, $18.99/50
⏺ Great Norma 9mm ammo at attractive price in today’s market
9mm Luger ammo remains the most sought-after pistol ammo. Some vendors are charging up to $59.00 for 50 rounds. Now you can get high-quality Norma-brand 9mm ammo for less than one-third that price — just $18.99 for 50 rounds ($0.40/round). Grab it now. If this Norma 9mm ammo sells out, head over to Grafs.com which has Wolf 9mm ammo for $23.49 per 50 rounds. This Wolf ammo features polymer-coated FMJ bullets for reduced copper fouling. NOTE: This steel-cased Wolf ammo is NOT reloadable.
9. Palmetto SA — Taurus 22 Poly 11 oz. Pistol, $279.99
⏺ VERY light and VERY small — for everyday deep concealment
Boasting sleek lines and a lightweight, polymer frame, the 11 oz. Taurus 22 Poly pistol features a blowback action and tip-up barrel for safety/convenience during loading and chambering. Capacity is 8 rounds. The frame is polymer while the barrel and slide are steel. No, this will not run with an 18-round Glock, but is it so small and so light you can literally carry it anywhere in a pants or coat pocket, or a small purse.
⏺ Affordable padded mat rolls up for easy transport
When shooting prone, it’s really important to be comfortable. You need a good mat that offers some padding along with plenty of room for your gear. The Redneck Convent Padded Shooters Mat fits the bill. Measuring 64 inches by 21 inches it boasts plenty of room and features 1/2″ padding top to bottom. This mat rolls up for easy storage/transport (Rolled size is 21″x8″) with handy built-in rolling straps. This is also available in Green for $38.99 or Black for $39.99.
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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021, so now’s the time to shop for a great gift for the “Old Man”. If your father enjoys the shooting sports and hunting, here are some recommended items. There are a couple items for home use as well. All selections cost less than $100.00. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can get two-day shipping in most areas of the country.
TEN Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dad Under $100.00
Protect Dad’s hearing — Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Muffs These high-tech muffs provide NRR 22 dB sound protection with the ability to still hear conversations and range commands. These muffs offer Headphone Functionality via external audio jack, so Dad can listen to music. We recommend using muffs over plugs for maximum hearing protection.
Teslong Digital Borescopes are “game-changers”, hugely popular with our Forum members. These Teslong borescopes display clear, sharp digital images on your mobile device. Shown here is the latest rigid version. Get the Rigid Borescope for $69.98, or flexible cable model for $45.98.
It’s hard to find quality tactical gun cases that fit long match rifles. This Savior Gun Case (55″ model) can hold two rifles up to about 54″ OAL. Multiple colors and five lengths are available: 36″, 42″, 46″, 51″, 55″. This is a great choice for PRS. The 51″ case is $94.12 at Amazon while the 46″ version is $84.99.
Are you looking for a secondary press to handle basic tasks such as decapping? We’ve used this inexpensive Lee Breech Lock Challenger press for many functions. It is sturdy and has a convenient primer ejection tube. This is a great value for $99.99 on Amazon, including one Breech Lock quick change bushing.
Does your father enjoy golf and hunting? Here is a economical Laser Rangefinder rated for 650 yards. The Gogogo Rangefinder features easy controls and an ergonomic grip. It also has a “flagpole” range locking feature that’s great for golfers. An Amazon’s Choice for rangefinders, this unit is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon.
This Columbia Bahama II guide shirt is durable and comfortable. More importantly it provides UPF 30 protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The added cape over the shoulder area provides extra protection for shooters in the prone position. This is offered in 17 colors in breathable nylon. This is popular for fishing, sailing, hiking and other outdoors sports.
Walkie-Talkies are “must-have” items for long-range shooting. The 22-CH Motorola T100 Two-Way Radio is an Amazon Favorite in FRS/GMRS Handheld Radios. This is a 2-Radio set for under $30.00.
The latest 2020 Edition of The Wind Book, is the best wind resource in print for competitive shooters. The Wind Book analyzes key aspects of wind reading — vectors, cycles, vertical elements, and mirage. This excellent resource is now $19.48 at Amazon.
The Corque Gun Cleaning Kit boasts 12 jags, 9 bronze brushes, 9 mops, nylon brushes, 100 patches, oil bottles, plus 6 brass rods and other gear. This even comes with a mat and gloves. NOTE: we recommend one-piece rods for rifles.
This cleverly-designed Shotshell thermos will make Dad smile. Styled just like a 12ga shotgun shell, the Stansport Thermo Bottle holds 25 oz. of hot or cold liquids. Current price is about $29 for Black or Green, or $41 for red.
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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.
1. Palmetto SA — Complete PSA Lower with Adj. Magpul FDE Stock — $249.99
⏺ Good assembled lower with nice stock — add upper and you’re good to go
Get that AR lower while you still can. This complete Palmetto State Armory lower with Magpul stock is fully assembled. It will take a standard upper, which you can build or purchase later without an FFL. The lower is the section that much be purchased through an FFL with a background check. This lower features polished hammer and trigger components with nickel-plating for smoother trigger action. This lower is finished with a Magpul MOE Carbine Stock, Magpul MOE Trigger Guard, and Magpul MOE Grip.
⏺ Good press, powder measure plus many tools for crazy-low price
Though reloading tools are in high demand, right now you can get this very complete Lee 50th Anniversary multi-component kit for $199.99. The main attraction is the Lee Breech Lock Challenger Press with quick-change bushing. (We’ve used this press and it functions well.) In addition, you get a Lee Perfect Powder Measure, Safety Scale, Powder Funnel, and Safety Prime. The kit even includes variety of Case Prep tools: Case trimmer, Chamfer Tool, Primer Pocket-Cleaning tool.
3. EuroOptic.com — Vortex Riflescope Close-outs, Save Hundreds
⏺ Great Value on Vortex Viper Series Close-outs
Vortex riflescopes offer great performance for the price with models suited for all shooting disciplines. Right now you can save hundreds on Vortex Viper scopes at EuroOptic.com, such as the 6-24x50mm Viper PST model. If you are looking for a good scope for varminting or fun matches this is an excellent option. And the Vortex Lifetime Warranty is one of the best in the business.
⏺ Current Data with 5000+ loads, good modern resource
The Hodgdon 2021 Annual Reloading Manual contains data for Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester smokeless propellants. There are over 5000 loads listed in the 168-page manual. Along with comprehensive load data, the 2021 Hodgdon Annual Manual offers authoritative articles by leading gun and outdoor industry writers. Shooting Times magazine, the 2021 Hodgdon Annual Reloading Manual is now available on newsstands everywhere, or directly from Hodgdon. This edition has updated data for 33 cartridge types plus NEW data for 6mm ARC, 6.5 WBY RPM, 27 Nosler, and 458 SOCOM.
5. MidwayUSA — Leupold Mark IV 8.5-25x50mm M1, $999.99
⏺ Great value on superb Second Focal Plane scope with great glass
Here is an excellent optic for varmint shooting and local fun matches. This Leupold Mark 4 Long Range Tactical M1 offers optimal 8.5-25X power range for varminting, along with excellent low-light performance. NOTE: This has a Second Focal Plane reticle which we prefer for varmint hunting. The 1/4-MOA clicks are handy. Save $400 (28%) right now on this deal. This scope enjoys over 91% five-star reviews from actual purchasers. Here’s one review: “I purchased 2 of these at the sale price MidwayUSA has on them. At that price they are unbeatable in terms of toughness, clarity, repeatability. Excellent scope for the money!”
6. Cabela’s — BOG Deathgrip Aluminum Tripod, $149.99
⏺ Versatile tripod mounts quickly, securely — use for PRS/NRL or hunting.
This is a great tripod for long-range hunters and PRS/NRL competitors. The Clamp-type head quickly secures to your rifle’s forearm for a secure shooting solution. The BOG Deathgrip Aluminum Tripod is on sale now at Cabela’s for $149.99. If weight is critical, Cabela’s also a lighter carbon fiber BOG model for $249.99. Either can be purchased online with free shipping to a Cabela’s store. NOTE: Natchez also has the BOG Aluminum Deathgrip Tripod for $149.95 (ADD to cart to see price).
7. MidwayUSA — RCBS MatchMaster, FREE Dies + $100 Gift Card
⏺ Buy MatchMaster, get $186 Free Dies plus $100 Gift Certificate
The RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser is a high-tech, programmable scale/dispenser that combines speed and excellent load weight accuracy. And right now, with an RCBS Promo, you’ll get both FL sizing die and micrometer seating die for FREE if you buy the $899.00 MatchMaster. The retail value of the die set is $185.95. But wait — it gets even better. If you purchase from MidwayUSA you get a $100 MidwayUSA Gift Certificate. So, with this deal you pay $899 but get $286 worth of product value. To qualify for the Free Dies deal, the MatchMaster must be purchased 4/1/2021 through 4/30/2021.
⏺ Great Value on versatile security cabinet — good secondary safe
In addition to a heavy, primary gunsafe, many gun-owners can use a smaller security cabinet for another area of the house, for the garage, or even for an RV. If you’re looking for a good basic gun locker, check out the SnapSafe Premium 12-Gun Tactical Cabinet. It has a simple key-lock system and can fit in most closets. Purchasers praised this unit given the low cost: “For a gun case below $200 you can’t get much better than this” and “More of a light-weight gun locker … it is well made and sturdy though, and is much better than I expected for the price.”
9. Amazon — MAXUS Dante Milligram Scale, $16.99
⏺ Great price for nice hunting rifle; many calibers, coated action + barrel
Having a good compact utility scale is great for weighing bullets, primers, and brass. Everyone should have a small battery scale for loading at the range or sorting bullets by weight. Right now you can get a decent digital scale for a mere $16.99. Despite the low price, this MAXUS Dante Milligram Scale has earned good owner reviews. The scale reads up to 771 grains and comes with batteries, check weight, and powder pan.
10. Amazon — 10000mAh Dual USB Battery Packs, $19.99
⏺ Recharge your smartphones and tablets — good for Labradar too
Do you have a cellphone, tablet, LabRadar, barrel cooler or other device that needs mobile power? If so, we found a killer deal on a pair of Miady 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Chargers. Yes you get TWO (2) charging packs for just $19.99 total! Featuring USB and USB-C ports and fast 2 amp charging capability, this pair of portable power banks is one of the best deals we’ve seen.
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The Lee Classic Cast “O”-style press has always been an excellent value — it works as well as some other presses costing twice as much. And now Lee has improved on its Classic Cast Press design by adding a breech-lock fitting in the top. This allows you to swap dies in and out in seconds, once your dies are equipped with breech-lock quick-change bushings. The Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock press is available for under $120.00. That makes it a bargain compared to other heavy-duty single-stage presses. MidwayUSA offers this press (item #824144) for $105.29, while Natchez Shooters Supplies sells the press (item #LEE90999) for $110.49.
Breech-Lock System Allows Fast Die Exchanges
With the Lee Breech-Lock Press system, the die drops straight in from the top. Then, with a quick 1/6th (60°) turn, the die locks firmly in place (like the breech on an artillery canon). The interrupted three-start thread assures dies return and lock into the exact same position each time. Bushings cost $7.43 each at Midsouth. If you prefer, you can leave a bushing in the press, and screw your dies in normally. But consider that it normally takes a dozen or more turns to screw in a normally threaded die. The Breech-lock system is way faster.
The Lee Classic Cast press features a strong, cast-iron frame and all-steel linkage. The large 1 1/8″-diameter ram is guided by over twelve square inches of ram bearing surface. We like the fact that you can mount the handle on either side, and adjust handle angle and length. As Lee explains: “The start and stop position is adjustable with a 48-tooth, ratchet-type handle clamp. In addition, the handle length is completely adjustable. Shorten [it] when you’re loading handgun and short rifle cases.”
Lock-Ring Eliminator Quick-Change Bushings
With Lee’s basic quick-lock bushings, you control vertical die position with the normal locking ring that seats against the top of the bushing. That works fine, but Lee also offers a handy Lock-Ring Eliminator Bushing (Lee SKU 90063). This clever design combines bushing and lock-ring into a single part. The Eliminator is turned from a solid piece of steel and the lock ring is integrated into the design of the part. With the Eliminator you’ll get the most repeatable and precise die positioning because lock ring and bushing are all one piece. Moreover, some guys say the Eliminator Bushings are easier to grab and remove than the standard Lee Breech-Lock Bushings.
Press owners have praised their Lee Classic Cast Breech-Lock units. Here are reports from two MidwayUSA customers:
Five Stars: Perfect single stage press. Loads accurately 6mm BR and 308 Win for competition. Large clearance is also great for my 460 Wby and 30-378 Wby. Pistol rounds in 44 mag and 45 ACP also load easy. The press has a lot of leverage for full-length rifle case sizing. Nice primer disposal system. Lowest price for its class. This unit beats my Lyman press by several miles…. ” — J. Davidson, California
Five Stars: This thing is outstanding and better than my old RCBS partner press. Once you get the sweet setting of the die, lock it in place and next time you load, you need not fumble to find the best setting. Breech lock is the key. I load a lot of .308 Win and .223 Rem for my ARs and this requires full-length sizing. Lee meets the challenge with no flex and excellent ram/die fit and alignment. Another nice feature is that the breech-lock inserts have a lock preventing [them] from unlocking. [T]he spent primer disposal is perfect vs. RCBS where primers can miss the primer catcher. The handle can also be placed left or right as needed and shortened for small cases or pistol to reduce the handle travel.” — E. Stanley, Rockford, IL
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LEE Hand Press Quick-Change Die Functionality
Breech-Lock System Allows Fast Die Exchanges
