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October 14th, 2024

BargainFinder 473: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week Weekly Bargain Finder Sale Discount Savings

At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.

NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.

1. EuroOptic — Sako S20 Hunter or Precision, $1099.99 and up

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Excellent hunting rifle now with $599 price reduction

Need a quality, accurate field rifle with outstanding reliability — plus a great factory trigger and a smooth-running action? Consider the Sako S20 Hunter. The Sako S20 rifle in 6.5 PRC is $1099.99 on sale — a $599.01 discount from the original $1699.00 list price. Along with the 6.5 PRC other chamberings are available with this close-out sale: 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Win Magnum. Along with the thumbhole stock Hunter model S20, you can also purchase the Precision Rifle version which works well with a bipod and/or rear bag. NOTE: As both stock models fit the same S20 action so you can have two rifles in one (second stock sold separately).

2. Amazon — RCBS Rock Chucker Combo, $435.08

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Excellent combo kit with major savings

Here’s a great package to get started in reloading. You get an excellent RCBS press, plus all the tools you need to load, other than dies. RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit (#ad) has all the necessary items to start including the Rock Chucker Supreme Press, Universal Case Loading Block, Uniflow III Powder Measure, Hand Priming Tool, M500 Mechanical Scale, .17-.60 Debur Tool, Hex Key Set, Case Lube Kit, Powder Funnel and Speer Reloading Manual. You get all this for $435.08 — a very good deal.

3. Graf’s — RCBS MatchMaster Seating Dies, 15% Savings

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Great precision seater dies with open bullet port

RCBS MatchMaster Dies are great for bullet seating. A key, unique feature is the open “window” (port) on the upper part of the die that allows easy, efficient bullet placement. Along with micrometer seating-depth control, the MatchMaster seating die features a free-floating, self-centering seating stem for perfect bullet alignment. Available for a wide range of cartridge types, these excellent MatchMaster seaters are now 15% off at Grafs.com.

4. Graf & Sons — Frankford Arsenal F-1 Press, $103.99

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Versatile press, good primer exit, plus built-in light

Here’s a handy, single-stage press with some cool features. The Frankford Arsenal F-1 press has an open front for easy case placement, plus a built-in LED lamp at the top. And after decapping, spent primers go straight down a tube into a handy, clear, twist-off catch cylinder (as on a Forster Co-Ax). We think this would be an excellent secondary press used for decapping or bullet seating. Priced at just $103.99 at Graf & Sons — this press is a GREAT deal, but act quick, supplies are limited. NOTE: This press does NOT have primer seating capability — you must prime cases with a separate tool. Also, the power cord for the LED light is NOT included. CLICK HERE for full Frankford Arsenal F-1 Press Review.

5. Sportsman’s Warehouse — Leupold SX-2 Spotting Scope Sale

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Save $100 on spotters, plus get Leupold gift cards

Currently, Sportsman’s Warehouse (SW) is offering $100 OFF quality Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD spotting scopes. Chose either the 20-60x60mm SX-2 for $299.99 or the larger 20-60x80mm SX-2 for $399.99. Both models boast a rugged design and an oversized eyepiece for comfortable all-day glassing. As a bonus, get a FREE $10 SW Gift Card with every $100 spent on Leupold Products (up to a $300 Gift Card).

6. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite, $99.99

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Good, affordable rotary tumbler for wet-tumbling brass

Get your brass sparkly clean with the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite (#ad). When combined with stainless steel cleaning pins, this rotary tumbler works much faster than ultrasonic or vibratory tumbling methods. With a secure seal this Frankford tumbler allows fast, effective wet cleaning. This 3.3 Liter tumbler is ideal for cleaning small batches of brass and easily fits on any reloading bench.

7. Amazon — Walker Noise Reduction Bluetooth Ear Buds, $46.42

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Lightweight, affordable NRR 29 earbuds with volume controls

Walker’s Electronic Earbuds offer good hearing protection PLUS the ability to hear range commands and other communications. These Walker Earbuds have an impressive NRR 29 rating — better than many large, bulky ear muffs. You can choose from two different designs. The $46.42 Walker Omni-Directional Microphone Rope Hearing Enhancer Earbuds (#ad) offer good noise protection plus Bluetooth connectivity. The newer, gray-color $54.79 Walker Earbuds also have a NRR 29 rating with a more sleek look and controls. Both types have a rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery with up to 10 hours of run-time. Both types of Walker Earbuds boast hi-gain omnidirectional microphones and ship with carrying case, extra foam tips, and USB charging cable.

8. Creedmoor Sports — Real Avid Sale

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Versatile tool kits for firearms

Real Avid offers excellent, innovative tools for ARs as well as other firearms. Right now Creedmoor Sports is running a big sale on Real Avid products, including maintenance kits, folding multi-function tools, cleaning stations, and other clever products for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. These Real Avid tools help you perform cleaning, maintenance, adjustment, and repair tasks with greater precision and efficiency. Save up to 28% now with Creedmoor Sports’ Real Avid Sale.

9. Amazon — Biometric Slider Pistol Safe, $176.99

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Good fast opening gun safe for home or vehicle

The Biometric Slider Gun Safe (#ad) is a great option for rapid access pistol storage in the home, RV, or workplace. This Slider Gun Safe features a modern Hi-Rez 508 DPI Biometric Sensor capable of storing 20 unique fingerprints. You can also open the Slider Safe with a 4-8 digit PIN Code, OR a manual key. The 16-gauge carbon steel construction with a durable finish prevents corrosion and ensures long lasting protection of your device. This Slider Safe has an anti-impact latch that protect contents.

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September 23rd, 2024

BargainFinder 470: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week Weekly Bargain Finder Sale Discount Savings

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. CDNN Sports — Winchester XPR with Vortex Scope, $599.99

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week winchester xpr rifle vortex crossfire scope sale Savings

Super deal on Winchester hunting rifle with Vortex 3-9x40mm scope

Here’s a great deal on a hunting rifle. For just $599.99, you can get a quality Winchester XPR rifle with Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm with BDC reticle. For this rifle + optic special, there are six (6) chambering choices: .243 Winchester (regular and compact), 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Magnum, .300 WSM (regular and compact), .300 WinMag, .338 WinMag. These rifles feature a 20″, 22″, or 26″ barrel, Perma-Coat steel receiver, free-floating button-rifled barrel, MOA trigger system, and black composite stock.

2. Midsouth — Powders on Sale, Hodgdon, VV, Alliant & More

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Big discounts on popular powders for rifles and pistols

Right now there a great sale on Powders at Midsouth. Many of the popular powders from Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, Alliant, Accurate, Winchester, and Shooters World are now IN STOCK and ON SALE. For example, save $18 per pound on Accurate LT-30 (28% off) and save $10 per pound on Alliant Reloder 16 a 15% savings. You want to act quickly on these deals, because some of the most popular propellants — such as Varget, RL 15.5 TS, RL 16, and VV N560 — can be expected to sell out quickly.

3. Sportsman’s WH — Rangefinders on Sale, Save up to 34%

lyman powder dispenser sale
Big discounts on Vortex, SIG, Leupold, and Bushnell Rangefinders

As part of its Hunting Season Sale, Sportsman’s Warehouse has slashed prices on Vortex, Leupold, SIG Sauer, and Bushnell laser rangefinders and rangefinder binoculars. For example, you can get $100 OFF the SIG Sauer Kilo 2800 Rangefinder — a whopping 33% savings off the regular price. The popular SIG Sauer Canyon Rangefinder Binoculars are also discounted $250.00, a 31% savings.

4. Palmetto SA — SIG Sauer 3-12x44mm Hunting Scope, $89.99

sig sauer buckmaster scope bargain
Save 50% now on good, basic hunting scope

Here’s a fantastic deal. Get a good, reliable major brand hunting scope for just $89.99. You can save 50% ($90!) this week on this SIG Sauer 3-12x44mm Buckmaster scope. This SFP riflescope features a custom Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) reticle with holdover dots out to 500 yards plus an illuminated display for low-light hunting. NOTE: we believe this optic ships complete with front and rear flip-up lens covers.

5. Palmetto SA — Winchester 5.56 Ammo, $249.99 500 rds

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Super deal on Winchester 5.56 (.223 Rem) ammunition

If you shoot an AR15 or .223 Rem varmint rifle, here’s a great deal. Get 500 rounds of good, reliable Winchester 5.56 55gr FMJ ammo for just $249.99. That works out to just 50 cents per round. This 55gr target ammo works great for service rifle practice or varminting. It will shoot fine in modern rifles chambered for either 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington.

6. Sportsman’s WH — Leupold Spotting Scopes, $299.99/$399.99

leupold sx-2 hd spotting scope sale discount
Save $100 on good spotting scopes for hunting or competition

Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD (High Definition) spotting scopes provides exceptionally clear glass and high light transmission, along with a great Leupold warranty. Right now you can save $100 on Leupold SX-2 spotters with the Sportsman’s Warehouse Fall Hunting Sale. Choose the 20-60x60mm SX-2 for $299.99, or the bigger 20-60x80mm SX-2 for $399.99.

7. Midsouth — CCI Blazer .22 LR Ammo, $32.99/500 Rounds

cci blazer rimfire .22 LR 40gr LRN sale
Very low price on good, reliable .22 LR ammunition

If you use .22 LR ammo for NRL22, varminting, or plinking, consider this CCI Blazer 40gr ammunition. Rated at 1235 fps, this CCI ammo runs pretty fast and packs a punch. Right now you can get a 500-ct brick for just $32.99. That’s just $3.29 per 50-ct box, a great value for quality American-made ammo.

8. Amazon — Deyace Extra Large Shooting Mat, $37.99

shooting mat sale
Nice, relatively big shooting mat with good padding

When shooting prone, you need a good shooting mat. The Deyace Extra Large padded shooting mat (#ad) is a great value for just $37.99. Measuring a generous 78″x28.5″, this XL mat has nice padding for elbows and knees, and the mat folds up nicely for transport. This mat is offered in four colors: Green, Tan, Tan Camo, and Black. For transport, we like this mat’s integral straps and carry handle.

9. Amazon — Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, $17.99

triger pull gauge sale
Cool sub-$20 tool that works really well — great buy

The Pridefend Professional Digital Trigger Pull Gauge (#ad) offers great performance for a very low price. We’ve used this “smart” pull gauge with success on match rifle triggers. This gauge measures in 1 oz. increments from 0 to 12 pounds. The gauge display is easy to read and you can choose ounce, pound, or Kg units. Though it costs just $17.99, this digital gauge offers better consistency than many conventional spring-type gauges. Plus, when you do a sequence of multiple pull tests on one gun, the unit automatically calculates maximum, minimum, and average pull weights.

10. Harbor Freight — Apache 9800 53″ Rifle Hard Case, $149.99

rifle case sale
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”.

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February 22nd, 2021

Bargain Finder 283: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week Weekly Bargain Finder Sale Discount Savings

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. KYGUNCO — Anderson AM-15 (AR) Lower Receiver, $89.99

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More gun control is coming — get an AR lower while you can

With the developments in Washington, it will likely become more difficult to purchase an AR-platform rifle in the future. You may want to get an AR lower now, while you can, at a reasonable price. KYGUNGO (Kentucky Gun Co.) is selling the Anderson AM-15 AR15 Lower Receiver for just $89.99 (cash price) or $92.69 (credit card). This is a mil-spec 7075 T6 Forged aluminum lower, Type 3 Hard Anodized. Flat-Rate Shipping to your FFL is just $11.99. These will probably sell out quickly.

2. Midsouth — Delton AR-15 Lower Parts Kit with Grip, $52.99

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Very complete AR-15 parts kit at low price

Here’s what you need to fill up that AR-15 lower receiver featured above. This Delton Complete Lower Receiver Parts Kit contains all the attachment pins, trigger system parts, and springs you need, along with a classic AR grip. Installation is straight-forward with instructions available online.

3. Amazon — Tipton Best Gun Vise, $84.84

tipton gun vise sale
Versatile, stable, works with all rifles, including ARs

You need a stable platform when cleaning your long guns, but most gun cradles are too light or unstable to do the job properly. If you’re looking upgrade to a better solution, grab the Tipton Best Gun Vise. The vise was designed to accommodate the widest possible array of firearms for cleaning, maintenance, or gunsmithing. This vise is easily configurable to handle bolt-action rifles, break-open shotguns, AR-15s, and handguns. You can also purchase this excellent Gun Vise for $89.99 at Midsouth Shooters.

4. MidwayUSA — Stable Table Portable Shooting Bench, $178.39

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Hard to beat bench at this price; swivel seat, 60-lb total weight

The Caldwell® Stable Table, a 60-lb tripod-style bench, offers a 34″L x 23″W top surface with a bench seat that adjusts from 16″ to 22″ in height. The polymer top has two integrated carry handles. These handles double as anchors for two gun-holding forks that can be used when cleaning your rifle. Leg adjustments keep the table and seat parallel even on uneven ground. The overall unit breaks down into seven pieces using a quick-release pin system. Maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds. This bench has earned 80% 5-star reviews from actual purchasers.

5. MidwayUSA — MagnetoSpeed Sporter Chronograph, $159.99

Deals of Week Magnetospeed sporter Kit
Great deal on easy-to-use, accurate, barrel-attached Chronograph

Priced at just $159.99 at MidwayUSA, the Magnetospeed Sporter model costs less than half as much as Magnetospeed’s V3 models. This chronograph attaches directly to your barrel so you don’t have to go downrange to set up skyscreens. For most people the Sporter Model contains all the features they need. Using Magnetospeed’s XFR adapter (sold separately), data can be transferred easily to your mobile device. READ Magnetospeed Sporter Review. NOTE: You MUST add the item to cart to see the $159.99 SALE price. This typically sells elsewhere for around $180.00.

6. EuroOptic –$100 Rebate on Leupold SX-4 Spotting Scopes

Leupold SC-4 HD spotting scope $100 Rebate instant
Instant $100 savings on excellent HD Glass spotting scopes

Get Instant Savings of $100 with the purchase of any SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope. Offer valid February 1, 2021 through April 4, 2021, while supplies last. Leupold offers SX-4 HD spotters in 65mm objective and 85mm objective models, with both angled and straight versions. If you can’t find your preferred SX-4 in stock at EuroOptic, this Rebate will be available at other authorized Leupold dealers such as Grafs.com.

7. MidwayUSA — Caldwell Rock BR Rest + Bag, $99.99

Caldwell Rock rest and rear bag
Good inexpensive system for varminters or sight-in duties

Here’s a great bargain for someone looking for a basic functional benchrest set-up. This Caldwell Rock BR Rest and Bag Combo could be a gift to a family member or a junior shooter. Or this $99.99 combo would suffice for someone testing a hunting rifle. The front rest adjusts for both windage and elevation.

8. Amazon — Sawback Bowie 3.5″ Tactical Knife, $10.95

Sawback serrated tactical bowie knife $10.95
Owners say it is sharp with good features for price

This Sawback Bowie spring-assisted folding knife, just $10.95 on Amazon, has a 3.5″ blade. There is a curved cutting edge with a serrated section near the handle. Actual purchasers state: “This knife is very well made with a tight feel. No play at all. The assisted open is excellent [and] they come very sharp too”, and “This is a good quality knife. It’s solid and a bit heavy, really good looking and comes pretty sharp. Overall its a great knife.”

9. Grafs.com — Lockdown Safe Accessory Package $12.99

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Great accessories for safes — light alone is worth the price

This Lockdown Safe Accessory Package includes one Large Organizer, a Vault Light, and a Large Document Holder. The bright LED Vault light runs on AAA batteries so no wiring is needed. The Document holder easily mounts to your safe’s door or sidewall. And the Large 18″x12″ Organizer will secure valuables, knives, and even small handguns. It comes with hooks for carpeted interiors and magnets for metal interiors. This KIT normally sells for $49.99 so it’s a STEAL at $12.99 — that’s 74% OFF.

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December 31st, 2018

Bargain Finder 171: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

Accurateshooter Bargain Finder Deals of Week

At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every 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. Brownells — Howa 1500 USA Flag Chassis Rifle, $1299.99

Howa 1500 usa flag .308 Win Nikko scope PRS tactical rifle luth AR

With its “battleworn” stars and stripes Cerakote finish, Howa’s USA Flag Chassis Rifle is an eye-catcher. AND this handsome Howa shoots as good as it looks. This .308 Win rifle features a quality 26″ barrel with factory muzzle brake. The Howa 1500 action cycles very smoothly (better than a Remington or Savage), and this rifle comes with Howa’s fine HACT 2-stage trigger. This rifle includes a 4-16x50mm Nikko Sterling scope mounted to an EGW +20 MOA scope rail, Luth AR buttstock, plus a 10-round detachable box magazine. Howa even includes a Buffalo River swivel bipod with 6″-9″ adjustable legs. With this rig, all you need is ammo! Price is $1299.99 with scope and bipod. NOTE: This is also offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, but that is currently out-of-stock. Check with other vendors.

2. Bruno’s — Nightforce Competition 15-55x52mm Sale, $2160.00

Bruno Nightforce Sale

You can’t walk up to any respectable match line and not see a bevy of Nightforce scopes. The Nightforce 15-55x52mm Competition scope is still one of the very best scopes for serious F-Class and long-range competitors. Now Bruno’s is selling the 15-55x52mm NF for $2160.00 — that’s nearly $200 cheaper than other vendors. Bruno Shooters Supply has the Nightforce Competition 15-55x52mm optic as well as countless other Nightforce scopes on sale. Get yours now before prices go back up.

3. Midsouth Shooters Supply — End of Year Clearance Sale

Midsouth Clearance Sale

End of year means CLEARANCE at Midsouth Shooters Supply, with prices up to SEVENTY PERCENT (70%) off normal pricing. We’ve posted just a few of the nearly 800 items we found in their clearance section and with prices that can’t be beat it’s worth your time to scour the pages. Head to the Midsouth clearance sale to what you can’t live without before you hit the range again. Note, this End-of-Year Clearance sale ends today December 31, 2018. Don’t hesitate if you see a bargain you like.

4. Amazon — Leupold 15-45x60mm Spotting Scope, $322.98

Leupold 15-45X compact s-1 spotting scope hunting optic

The Leupold Ventana S-1 15-45x60mm spotting scope offers a good 15-45X range of power along with a 60mm objective. For a competitor using the spotter mostly for watching mirage and shot markers, this may be all you need in a spotter. And this is compact and easy to transport in a range bag. As one Amazon reviewer said, “TERRIFIC scope! 45X is plenty. Most people with 60X scopes rarely use more than 40X power so I decided to go for this smaller, lighter scope. We used it on wolves in Yellowstone this week at distances of 1/2 to 1 mile. This scope is tack sharp. I was able to compare to Swarovski, Vortex, and Nikon and this Leupold seems just as sharp at a fraction of the price. The amount of eye relief is generous, even better than some of the Swarovskis I looked through.”

5. Midsouth — Hornady L-N-L Auto Progressive Press, $378.99

Hornady Lock N Load AP Progressive Press Sale Rebate Discount

If you need large quantities of pistol or rifle ammo, it makes sense to get a progressive press. This auto-indexing, 5-station press will give you one loaded round for every complete cycle of the loading handle. We’ve used this Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive press and can confirm that it works well. We actually prefer the rotary powder measure to the sliding powder system on Dillon progressives. We find it much easier to change load weights with the Hornady system (which uses inserts), and it is more precise with certain types of powder. This press also uses convenient quick-change die bushings. Right now you can save $113.00 with the $378.99 sale. NOTE: Press purchasers can get 500 free bullets through the Hornady Rebate Program but that ends 12/31/2018!

6. EuroOptic — Leica CRF 2000-B, $399.00

Leica 2000-B Rangemaster Laser LRF Rangefinder Sale Eurooptics.com

This may be the best deal we’ve seen on the vaunted Leica 2000-B Laser Rangefinder (LRF) with 7-power optic. This unit is rated out to 2000 yards on reflective objects (in real-world use it will laze a deer well past 800 if you can hold steady). The Leica 2000-B features air pressure and temperature sensors, plus on-board inclinometer. Angle correction works out to 1200 horizontal yards equivalent, with the true hold-over displayed in both MILs and MOA. The compact Leica CRF 2000-B weighs just 6.5 ounces and measures 4.5″ L x 2.25″ H x 1.25″ W. It has a waterproof outer shell.

7. Natchez — Hornady L-N-L Auto-Charge Powder Dispenser

Hornady Powder Dispenser

Are you tired of using pan scales and trickling your charges just to spend a day at the range? Now for under $170.00 you can set your charges and watch them automatically drop quickly and efficiently. The Hornady Lock-N-Load auto charge powder dispenser gives you the confidence and speed whether you’re doing load development or just looking to make some rounds for a day at the range. With this $164.99 sale price, this Hornady dispenser over $90 cheaper than an RCBS Chargemaster Lite.

8. Amazon — Champion Redfield Precision Sight-In Target, $18.39

Sight-In Targets

Have you ever been ready to run to the range and blow off a few rounds only to find that you’re out of targets? If you’re like us that’s one of the most frustrating things that can happen when heading to the club and nobody likes using printer paper and a marker to make a target. Pick up this 100 count set of sight-in targets and you won’t have to run to the store last minute or dig through the range trash cans hoping to find a barely-used target. This is a great value — only 18.4 cents per target!

9. Amazon — Caldwell Zeromax Rifle Rest, $28.99

Caldwell Rifle Rest

No this basic, inexpensive rest won’t work for benchrest matches. However, it will suffice to sight-in a hunting or varmint rifle. AND it will do double duty as a cradle for rifle cleaning and maintenance. In fact this Caldwell rest is less expensive than some cleaning cradles than can’t be used for shooting at all. Pick up one of these Caldwell Zeromax Rests for only $28.99 and you’ll have a handy back-up rest you can keep in a vehicle or lend to a friend. Plus, some low-cost modifications can improve the rest’s adjustability. One purchaser noted: “The back foot is just a threaded bolt with a rubber end cap, but it does not turn or move. Changing the elevation with the front two bolts, and keeping everything level can be a challenge, so I added elevation adjustments to the back bolt as well. I did this by taking a bolt spacer from Ace Hardware super glued to a nut, and using that to lift or drop the back. Total cost was about $4.”

Credit Forum Member F-Class John for preparing most of this week’s deals.

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October 26th, 2018

NEW High-Performance 27-55x80mm Leupold Spotting Scope

Leupold Stevens Santiam SX-5 Spotter spotting scope HD 26-55X 80mm

Leupold recently annouced a new, premium spotting scope with outstanding low-light performance. Leupold’s new Santium SX-5 Spotter features a jumbo 80mm objective with a 27-55X zoom eyepiece. The SX-5 is offered in both straight and angled versions. Suggested retail price (including eyepiece) is $2339.00. Best “street price” should be around $1800.00. That positions Leupold’s SX-5 above Vortex, Burris, and Pentax price-wise, but the SX-5 is over $1000 less than high-end, 80mm-class Swarovski and Leica spotters which approach $3000 with eyepiece.

We’re interested to see how this new Leupold stacks up against the Kowa TSN-880 Prominar spotter ($2450.00 on Amazon) which has been a benchmark in the 80mm class. Leupold worked hard to give the SX-5 “second to none” low-light performance. The goal was to create a truly superior optic for hunters who may spend long periods “glassing” for game at dawn and dusk.

Leupold Stevens Santiam SX-5 Spotter spotting scope HD 26-55X 80mm

The SX-5 features High Definition (HD) glass with proprietary lens coatings to maximize light transmission and color fidelity. Zac Bird, Product Manager for Leupold states: “The human eye is most sensitive to colors outside the middle of the spectrum during dawn and dusk, when game is moving — the Twilight Max HD Light Management System literally helps you see more in less light. The superior glare reduction it offers ensures the maximum amount of usable light gets to your eye. Our proprietary lens coatings and superior optical design help deliver the very best contrast and resolution”

Features of New SX-5 Santiam HD 27-55x80mm Spotting Scope:
– Full-Diameter Focus Ring for smooth and precise focusing
– Oversized Eyepiece for reduced fatigue
– Guard-Ion Rain-Shedding Lens Coating
– Built-in Retractable Lens Shade
– Tough Rubber Armor Coating
– Full Lifetime Warranty

Leupold Stevens Santiam SX-5 Spotter spotting scope HD 26-55X 80mm

Price vs. Performance in the Field
Should a hunter spend a couple grand ($2000) on a spotting scope? It depends on your priorities. Leupold says: “Don’t underestimate the importance of a quality spotting scope. Your spotter can mean difference between tagging out or going home empty-handed…. Ultimately, you can’t shoot what you can’t find.”

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November 21st, 2012

Leupold Mark-4 FFP 12-40x60mm Spotting Scopes on Sale

Webyshops.com just let us know about a very special deal — FFP Mildot Spotting Scopes priced way below the original U.S. Army contract price. This is an excellent deal for guys looking for a spotter with mildot ranging ability. Webyshops’ buyer tells us: “We picked up a limited number of Leupold spotting scopes (it was originally a military order and they decided not to take all or did not get the budget approved for all). It has a First Focal Plane Duplex Mil Dot Reticle. Normal retail price is $2800.00. We have them available on a first come, first serve basis for $999.” CLICK HERE for more info.

Leupold Mark 4 Mark IV spotting scope

The rugged, waterproof Leupold Mark 4 Tactical spotting scope is currently in service with several branches of the U.S. military. The LEUPOLD Mark-4 12-40×60 Tactical Spotting Scope, Duplex Mil-Dot Reticle (67180) utilizes a front focal Duplex Mil-Dot Reticle. With the reticle located in the front focal plane, the reticle magnifies with the image, so you can calculate range at any power setting.

LEUPOLD Mark-4 12-40×60 Tactical Spotting Scope
Duplex Mil-Dot Reticle
  • Xtended Twilight lens system provides high definition and superior luminance.
  • Lightweight (37 ounces).
  • Very compact design (12.4″ long).
  • Ranging capability at ALL power settings.
  • Universal 1/4-20 thread tripod attachment mount
  • Includes soft-side protective case which remains on the scope during use.
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