BargainFinder 388: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

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. Palmetto SA — S&W M&P 9mm Shield Bundle, $374.99

⏺ Great value Bundle PLUS $75 S&W Factory Rebate

S&W makes some great firearms and one of their best values is the M&P 9mm M2.0 pistol. With this multi-item BUNDLE you get the M&P Shield M2.0 9mm plus a cleaning kit, range bag, and tactical knife — all for $374.99. On top of that, S&W offers a $75 Rebate on this pistol. That lowers your net cost to just $299.99!

2. MidwayUSA — Vortex 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope, $249.99

⏺ Great spotting scope for the price with rock-solid warranty

Having a quality spotting scope can help when in the field, at matches, or just having fun at the range. We found a great deal on the Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60mm spotting scope, now just $249.99 at MidwayUSA. This spotting scope has good light transmission throughout the magnification range. Sharpness is good, and the spotting scope’s construction stands up to rough use in the field. This spotter is protected by Vortex’s VIP Unlimited Lifetime Warranty. If you need a bigger objective, MidwayUSA also has the 20-60x80mm version for $324.99.

3. Brownell’s — LEE Breechlock Kit, $157.50 with Discount Code

⏺ Get a complete reloading kit for less than the cost of a single-stage press

Would you like to grab a complete reloading setup for under $200? Brownells offers the Lee Breechlock Press Package for a low $174.99 price. But it gets better — enter Brownells 10% Off codes TA10 or WLS10 at checkout to bring the price down to a crazy low $157.50 (before tax/shipping). This is a great deal on a complete reloading package with all the essentials — Press, Powder Measure, Scale, Priming Tool, Chamfer Tool, Shellholders, and more.

4. Amazon — HQA TSA-Approved Rifle Case, $109.99

⏺ Very rugged, full-featured TSA-approved roller case

Whether flying or just transporting your rifles to the range it’s important to protect them with a rugged, quality gun case. The solidly-built HQ ISSUE 41″ Tactical Rifle Case meets all the TSA requirements and can withstand tough treatment. Offered in two colors — Flat Dark Earth and Gray — this case has rollers to ease movement through the airport. Handy pick-n-pluck foam allows a secure custom fit for your firearms. NOTE: This case is 41″ overall so it will NOT fit long-barrel competition rifles unless the action is separated from the stock/chassis. For larger rifles, one good option is the Eylar 53″ Protective Roller Rifle Hard Case priced at $199.99.

5. Graf’s — Frankford Arsenal Trimmer, $69.99

⏺ Adjustable collet for all case sizes — strong user reviews

The nicely-crafted Frankford Arsenal Universal Precision Trimmer is a versatile tool that can work with most popular cartridge types. This case-trimming system indexes on case shoulders for precise trimming every time. The adjustable collet system works with shouldered cases from .17 Remington to .460 Weatherby and fits just about any drill or drill press.

6. Graf’s — Federal .22 LR Hi-Vel ammo, 525 Rounds $36.99

⏺ Quality USA-made ammo, just $0.07 (seven cents) per round

With the high cost of primers, powder, and bullets these days, more gun guys/gals are shooting rimfire rifles. If you need good .22 LR ammo at a very attractive price, check out Federal .22 LR Hi-Vel ammo at Graf’s. Get a bulk pack with 525 rounds for just $36.99. That works out to $3.52 for 50 rounds — a great price for good-quality major USA brand ammo.

7. Natchez — Pistol and Rifle Magazines on Sale

⏺ Huge selection of pistol and rifle magazines deeply discounted

Have you been waiting for the right time to pick up more magazines for your favorite pistol or rifle? Right now Natchez is running a big Multi-Brand Magazine SALE. You’ll find mags for Glock, Ruger, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, and Kimber at big savings. For example, a Glock G17 Gen5 17rd magazine is just $19.99. That’s 17% off the regular $23.99 price.

8. Amazon — RCBS Automatic Priming Tool, $115.99

⏺ Popular and efficient bench-top priming unit

If you’re looking to prime your cases fast and consistently then check out the RCBS Auto Priming Tool. This tool mounts securely to a bench top. It is simple to use but reliable and very consistent thanks to its single-stage lever system. You can load up to 100 primers in the two provided vertical primer-holder tubes. This system is very efficient — you can insert a case and prime it in just a few seconds. Here are verified owner comments: “Fast with very consistent sitting depth”; “Works fantastic, netting me over 500 cases an hour easily — my hand-priming days are over”; “Loading the primers into the feeding tube is easier than handling individual primers [with] traditional tools.”

9. Amazon — Hunpal Compact Tripod, $19.99

⏺ Handy tripod for hunters and varminters — low-cost and compact

For plinking fun days or a varmint trip, sometimes a simple, small-format front rest may be all you need. This HUNTPAL Portable Tripod offers versatility, low cost, and a compact footprint. With aluminum construction, non-slip rubber feet, and the ability to work as either a tripod or monopod, this HUNTPAL unit can be helpful for varminters and hunters in the field. It can also work as a front rest for sighting in a hunting rig.