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. Midsouth — Blem Bullets Sale, 65+ Types Up to 50% Off

⏺ Big savings on rifle bullets .22 to .416 cal, match and hunting

Here’s a great Blem Bullet Sale at Midsouth. Save up to 50% on a wide range of bullets, from .22 Cal varmint projectiles up to massive 400+ grain hunting bullets. Chose among BTHP, Polymer Tip, Aluminum Tip, and even a few unleaded types. You’ll probably find something you’ll like, with huge savings. For example, PRS competitors can get 250 6mm 90gr bullets for just $59.99 — a mere 24 cents each (37% discount). And varminters can get 55gr BTHP bullets for just 13 cents each (price $32.99 for 250).

2. Midsouth — Lyman Gen 6 Powder Dispenser, $219.99

⏺ Save $40 (15%) on popular powder scale/dispenser

Optimal accuracy and low ES/SD demands very precise (and consistent) powder charges. You’ll want a quality powder scale/dispenser such as the Gen 6 Compact Digital Powder Dispenser System. Accurate to 0.10 grain, the Lyman Gen6 dispenses various types of smokeless powder at two grains per second. This machine has an auto repeat function that drops a precise charge each time the pan is reset.

3. Natchez — Primers and Ammunition Sale

⏺ Save on CCI, Fed, & Rem primers plus rimfire and centerfire ammo

The shortage of primers is easing, with prices dropping a bit. If you need primers, check out the current Primer and Ammo Sale at Natchez. A wide range of CCI, Federal, and Remington primers are on sale, with savings of $20-$35 per 1000. In addition there are significant discounts on rimfire and centerfire ammunition. Note: This sale concludes on Tuesday 4/23/24, so don’t delay.

4. Creedmoor Sports — Radians Electronic Earplugs, $74.95

⏺ Effective, compact hearing protection with ability to hear range commands

Protect your hearing and monitor range commands with the Radians Vertex Nano Electronic Earplugs now just $74.95 at Creedmoor Sports. The custom micro-circuitry has 2 mode levels for standard and enhanced amplification with < 0.02 second reaction time to protect against dangerous impulse noises. Dedicated right and left plugs are each powered by ultra-efficient batteries with 120 hours life. This is a great deal! These very same Radian electronic earplugs cost $119.99 elsewhere.

5. MidwayUSA — Vortex Gen I Diamondback Binoculars, $129.99

⏺ Great 10×42 binocs for the money — good choice for varminters

At the range or in the field, a good pair of binoculars is very useful. Right now the 10x42mm Vortex Optics Gen I Diamondback Binoculars are $100 off at MidwayUSA — a 43% savings. These lightweight (24 oz.) binoculars offer a wide field of view and a lifetime VIP Vortex warranty. These rubber-armored binocs are a good choice for hunters and backpackers. The Diamondback series are O-ring sealed and argon-purged for true 100% weatherproofing.

6. Graf’s — Competition Electronics Chron and Timer Sale

⏺ Big savings on chronos and timers

Every serious shooter needs a good chronograph. If you’re in the market for a chrono or timer check out the Competition Electronics sale at Graf & Sons. You can get a reliable Comp. Electronics chronograph for just $120 — hundreds less than a LabRadar or Garmin. And if you compete in timed, speed-based matches, a Comp. Electronics timer will help you train more effectively.

7. Amazon — Case Prep Multitool, $14.99

⏺ Great price on versatile tool with internal storage

Proper brass prep includes chamfering and deburring case-mouths as well as cleaning the primer pockets. For a modest $14.99 price, the TYRWEEY Case Prep Multitool (#ad) can perform all these key tasks. This tool will chamfer, deburr. and clean pockets. A very nice feature is that the tool heads can be stored INSIDE the handle when not in use. The tool has a non-slip, checkered exterior for secure handling.

8. Amazon — Tactical 4-Pistol Range Bag, $39.99

⏺ Good price on well-made, roomy Pistol bag.

The DSLEAF Tactical Gun Range Bag (#ad) is a good, sturdy bag that holds up to 4 full-size handguns. This DSLEAF bag has 3 inner removable dividers, 2 mesh pockets, and 6 mag-holders. It can hold up to 4 pistols as well as earmuffs and shooting eyewear. There are nice zippered pockets on the side and good, thick internal padding. If you’re not a pistol guy, you can also use this bag to haul your chronograph, target cam, and other accessories.

9. Amazon — Target Stand Dual Pack, $49.97

⏺ Good price on pair of adjustable target stand

The Knine Outdoor Shooting Target Stand kit (#ad) allows you to set up your own elevated target in any shooting area. This kit includes 2 metal target stands, 8 ground stakes, 8 butterfly screws, plus paper clips. The base units adjust for width from 13″ to 24″ horizontal spread. This kit includes ten printed 16″x12″ shooting paper targets. NOTE, you must supply your own wood risers and cardboard target backers.

10. Amazon — 6-Pack Stackable AkroBins, $15.00

⏺ Good option for tool and reloading components stackable storage

Parts, brass, and bullets all need to be kept safe on the bench when you’re reloading. Akro-Mils AkroBins (#ad) are a quality option that can be placed on wall racks, shelving, or on a benchtop. These can be stacked securely. These AkroBins are sold in packs of six for $15.00, and are available in four colors: red, yellow, blue, and white. Dimensions are 4-1/8″ Wide x 5-3/8″ Deep x 3″ High.

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Brownells is running a big Memorial Day Weekend Sale, which runs now (Friday 5/26/23) through the end of the three-day weekend. Over 100 items are featured in this sale, including tools, optics, and AR equipment, along with ammo and primers.

To add to the savings, you can get 15% off $200+ purchases with coupon code MDAY15. Now through May 28, 2023 use MDAY15 during checkout to save 15%. Then, on Monday, May 29th, you can use code MDAY20 to save 20% off purchases of $200 or more. NOTE: CODE MDAY20 will work on May 29th (Monday) only. Until then use code MDAY15.

Good Memorial Day Weekend DEALS at Brownells.com

Here are eight (8) of the 103 Memorial Day Weekend Deals on the Brownells website currently. Along with AR uppers and lowers and magazines, you’ll find centerfire and rimfire ammunition on sale. And handloaders should definitely check on the discounts on CCI 400 Small Rifle Primers and CCI Pistol Primers.

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. Bruno Shooters — Primers on Sale, Free Shipping, Free Hazmat

⏺ With 5K Primers Sealed Case $0 Hazmat and FREE Shipping

Primers are still in short supply these days. Some sellers are still charging over $200 per thousand. But Bruno’s is running a Springtime Primer Special that can save you big bucks. And if you purchase a sealed box of 5000 primers Bruno’s includes FREE HAZMAT and FREE Shipping. That can save you $50-$70 per shipment. In stock now are a variety of CCI, Federal, and Remington primers, with some European primers due soon. Prices start at $92.95 per thousand, with 5000 minimum for free shipping with $0 hazmat fee.

2. Creedmoor Sports — American Bullet Company Match Bullets, $18.95 – $38.95 per hundred

⏺ Top-quality bullets at half what some others cost

Creedmoor Sports has a new line of American Bullet Co. Match-Grade Bullets. These .224- and .308-caliber bullets are first run — no blems or seconds — with all bullets in each box from a single lot. A great value, these bullets let you shoot more without breaking the bank. The .224 bullets are offered in 75gr HPBT, 77g HPBT, and 77gr Tipped. The .308 bullets are 155gr, 169gr, and 175gr HPBT.

3. Midsouth — New Frankford F-1 Single-Stage Press, $128.99

⏺ Versatile press, built-in light, good primer exit, plus FREE shipping

Here’s a handy, single-stage press with some cool features. The new Frankford Arsenal F-1 press has an open front for easy case placement, plus a built-in LED lamp at the top (great for inspecting cases). And after decapping, spent primers go straight down a tube into a catch cylinder (as on a Forster Co-Ax). We think this would be an excellent secondary press used for decapping or bullet seating. The intro price — just $128.99 at Midsouth — is a great deal as you get FREE Shipping. NOTE: This press does NOT have priming capability — you must prime cases with a separate tool. Also, the power cord for the LED light is NOT included. For more details see Frankford Arsenal F-1 Press Review. Here is a review from a recent purchaser: “Amazing press for a great price. The ball bearing ram is smooth and feels right. The leverage is great and all-around operations of the press are [excellent].”

4. EuroOptic.com — Vortex Scope Close-outs, Save 44-54%

⏺ Massive discounts on Vortex scopes for PRS/NRL, varminting, and tactical

EuroOptic.com has Vortex Close-Out Optics sale, with savings of 44-54% on nine scopes and two deluxe Red Dots. Here are four of the best deals with both FFP and SFP options: Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50mm SFP/MOA; Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP/MRAD; Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50mm EBR-2D FFP/MRAD; Vortex Vortex Ranger 1-4x24mm Scope TMCQ SFP/MOA.

5. Midsouth — Aguila .22 LR Ammunition, $34.99 500 rounds

⏺ Large variety of Aguila rimfire ammo at great prices

With the high cost of centerfire components (bullets, brass, primers, powder), more folks are shooting rimfire rifles and pistols. Right now, Midsouth is running a major sale on Aguila rimfire ammo. Choose standard velocity (1130 fps) or high-velocity (1255 fps), solid point or hollowpoint. Ammo starts at just $3.49 for 50 round boxes of 38gr or 40gr ammo. And if you need large quantities, you can get 2000-round bulk packs for just $119.99. That works out to just $0.06 per round — a steal. For varmint work, consider Aguila’s 1700 fps Hyper Velocity Supermaximum 30gr ammo, priced at $7.49/50 rounds.

6. Precision Reloading — Lee PRO 1000 Press Package, $189.99

⏺ Amazing deal on Progressive Press with case feeder for loading pistol ammo

If you want the efficiency of a progressive press, but have a limited budget, consider the Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Reloading Press. This reloading kit includes 3-station press, dies (Carbide FL Sizing, Powder-Through Expanding, and Bullet Seating Dies), 3-Hole Turret, Shell Plate, Powder Measure, Universal Case Feeder, and priming system. Yes that’s right this $189.99 Kit includes the case feeder! Foe the $189.99 sale price you can order the kit for these cartridge types: 9mm Luger (9x19mm), .38 Auto/.38 Super, .38 Spl/.357 Mag, and .45 Colt. Just get other dies to load other cartridge types. NOTE: Lee cautions that “Only CCI or Remington brand primers are safe to use with this press”.

7. Palmetto SA — Leupold LRF and Binoculars Combo, $50 Off

⏺ Great price on Laser Rangefinder and Binoculars bundle

Here’s a nice Leupold Optics Combo for a hunter/varminter. For just $279.99 you get BOTH the Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder (LRF), plus the quality Leupold BX-1 McKenzie 10×42 HD binoculars. The RX-1400i LRF is rated for 1400 yards, and offers angle ballistics correction. The display is bright red — good for both sunny days and darker dusk/dawn conditions. The binoculars come with GO Afield shoulder strap, binocular case, lens covers, and lens cloth.

8. Palmetto SA — Taurus TX22 Competition, $415.36

⏺ Affordable .22 LR match pistol with compensator has earned positive reviews

Rimfire pistols let you enjoy action pistol competitions without spending a ton of money. Among .22 LR pistols, the Taurus TX22 Competition SCR offers great performance for the price. The TX22 Competition SCR builds features a precision-engineered slide and match-grade bull barrel. The “skeletonized” slide with enlarged ejection port is designed so that a red dot optic can be mounted to the barrel. That helps prevent problems during ejection of empty shells. Taurus claims this mounting configuration enhances accuracy compared to a slide-mounted optic platform.

9. Amazon — NEIKO 6″ Digital Calipers, $25.89

⏺ Good, reliable digital calipers at attractive price

Every handloader needs to measure shoulder bump, cartridge length, and other dimensions. A good set of calipers is essential. If you need calipers, check out the NEIKO Electronic Digital Calipers. The tool’s body/frame is constructed of finely polished stainless steel with a knurled thumb roller and locking screw that ensures smooth sliding and accurate positioning. If you’re getting started in reloading or are looking for a back-up set of calipers, this is a good option.

10. Amazon — Ear Muffs (assorted colors) 26dB SNR, $15.99

⏺ Good compact 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. Priced at just $15.99, these come in a variety of colors (black, brown, green, gray, 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.)