In recognition of Father’s Day, Savage Arms launched a rebate program for its Axis and Axis II rifles. You can SAVE $75.00 on Savage Axis and Axis II purchases made between 6/1/2024 and 7/31/2024. So there are 21 more days (3 weeks) to take advantage of this promotion. DEADLINE for mail-in or online submission is 8/31/2024.
Savage Axis and Axis II rifles are a reliable, budget-priced rigs for hunting/varminting. These rifles are currently offered in a variety of configurations, starting at $429.00 MSRP. Both right-hand and left-hand actions are offered, with both polymer and wood stocks in a variety of colors, including many camo options. NOTE: The XP models include a mounted and boresighted 3-9x40mm optic. That makes the Axis XP and Axis II XP very affordable ready-to-go options for hunters.
Savage currently offers 39 Axis and Axis II model rifles. There are many choices of stock colors and the Axis XP and Axis II XP models come with a mounted scope. Here are 7 popular Savage Axis and Axis II models. CLICK HERE to see ALL 39 current offerings.
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SHOT Show 2024 has just concluded. Thousands of new products were unveiled at SHOT Show, including hundreds of new rifles. Today’s Saturday Movie showcase features a number of new (or nearly-new) rifles displayed at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas. This showcase gives our readers a chance to check out some of the newest hunting, precision, and tactical rifles recently featured at SHOT Show 2024.
New Carbon-Fiber Stocked Savage Hunting Rifle
The HuntStand staff had a chance to field test the new KLYM rifle series from Savage. Based on a new carbon-fiber platform, the straight-pull Savage KLYM weighs just 6.7 pounds without optics.
Top AR-Platform Rifles for 2024
AR-platform “Modern Sporting Rifles” continue to be top sellers because of their affordability and versatility. An AR rifle can be used for Service Rifle competition, 3-Gun games, varmint hunting, and of course, home defense. This video features 10 modern-generation AR-platform rifles. Many of these rifles were on display at SHOT Show in Las Vegas this past week.
MDT Chassis and Howa Rifles for 2024 — SHOT Show Report
This video, recorded this past week at SHOT Show 2024, shows some interesting new products — both complete rifles and new components. Many notable products are featured in this 24-minute video. At 16:16 the video shows the new Howa Super Deluxe Walnut rifle. This comes with a handsome figured Walnut stock and either stainless or blued barrels. Starting at 15:04 other new Howa models are shown including a new Mini-action with carbon-wrapped barrel and hinged floor plate.
At 11:05 the video covers MDT’s Zero Stage electronic trigger. First announced in 2023, this is a unique new technology for field rifles. This operates by pressure on the trigger blade, rather than backward mechanical movement. The Zero Stage trigger adjusts from 4 to 64 ounces (0.25 to 4 pounds) without tools. Last but not least, at 00:30 the MDT ACC Premier Gen 2 Chassis is shown (photo below). This has many new features, including a shorter fore-end and new components to help with rimfire magazines.
SHOT Show 2024 “Shorts” — New CZ Rifles, New AirGun
Ten Good Bolt-Action Hunting Rifles — All Under $600
This 9-minute video provides quick looks at ten affordable bolt-action rifles, all under $600.00. If you are looking for a basic hunting rifle, perhaps for a young family member, here are some options with good “bang for the buck”. Using mostly factory footage, this video covers these 10 bolt-guns:
1:04 TC Arms Venture
1:56 Mossberg Patriot
2:28 Ruger Ranch Rifle
3:10 Howa Mini Action Rifle
3:47 Howa Hogue Rifle
4:35 Thompson Center Compass
5:15 Ruger American Rifle
6:03 Winchester XPR Compact
6:52 Remington 783
7:44 Savage Axis II XP
BONUS — Get a Howa Barreled Action for Your Next Rifle Project
Howa M1500 barreled actions are great for hunting and varmint rifle projects. These Japanese-made Howa actions are smooth running and the two-stage HACT trigger is way better than most factory triggers. CLICK HERE to learn more about Howa M1500 barreled actions.
Right now at Brownells you can get a complete Howa barreled action (with trigger!) starting around $400.00. Chamberings in stock now include: 22-250, 6mm ARC, .243 Win, 6.5 Grendel (Mini), 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, and .300 WinMag. A wide variety of barrel lengths are offered, and some chamberings have carbon-wrapped barrels.
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Black Friday, the major discount day, was two days ago. For many vendors, Black Friday discounts continue all weekend through Cyber Monday, 11/27/23. So there are some spectacular pistol, shotgun, and rifle bargains offered today and tomorrow. In addition, many very high-quality rifle chassis systems are on sale. If you’re looking for a new handgun, rifle, or shotgun, or need a chassis for a new rifle project, now’s a great time to shop.
Here are some of the best long gun deals we’ve found. Don’t hesitate, as these deals are short-lived. Most of the specials are good through 11:59 pm on Monday, November 27, 2023. However, some of the sales expire tonight, Sunday 11/26/2023 at 11:59 pm Central Time.
Browning X-Bolt Stalker Long Range in .300 Winchester Magnum
The Browning X-Bolt Stalker in .300 WinMag features a 26″ barrel with muzzle brake, removable magazine, extended bolt handle, and black composite stock with adjustable comb. Complete with a Browning 4-12x40mm AO scope, this rifle was originally $1149.00. Now CDNN has discounted the price to $949.00. And it gets even better. For purchases November 22-27, Browning is offering a $100 factory mail-in rebate. That lowers your net cost to just $849.00 — a great deal for a serious large-game hunting rifle.
Savage 110 Hunter XP with 4-12x40mm Vortex Diamondback Scope — Multiple Calibers
If you want a solid, accurate hunting rig with a top-tier camo stock, look no further. Right now at Cabela’s/Bass Pro, the Savage 110 Hunter XP with TrueTimber VXP camo stock is on sale for $749.98, a $70.00 savings. This handsome rifle is available in a wide variety of calibers/chamberings: .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, .30-06 Springfield, and 350 Legend. NOTE: Today 11/26/2023 is the last day for this Cabela’s/Bass Pro discount pricing, so don’t delay.
Christensen Arms Ranger .22 LR with Carbon-Wrapped Barrel
The Ranger 22 brings a rimfire back to the Christensen Arms lineup. The bolt-action Ranger 22 features an aluminum receiver with Picatinnny rail, Christensen Arms carbon fiber tension barrel with Bentz match chamber, and carbon fiber composite stock. The Ranger 22 rifle boasts a nice “match grade” Rem 700 style trigger. These rifles shoot well — Christensen Arms backs the Ranger 22 with a Sub-MOA at 50 Yards Guarantee. Right now the Ranger 22 is on sale at Palmetto SA for $729.99, a $270.00 savings off the regular $999.99 price.
Winchester SXP 12ga Shotgun, $179.99 After Winchester Rebate
This may be the shotgun steal of the year. Right now you can get a Winchester SXP 12ga pump shotgun with 26″ or 28″ barrel for just $254.99, marked down from $324.99. But it gets even better. Winchester has a $75 factory rebate good for Super X Pump (SXP) firearms purchased November 20-27, 2023. So if grab one of these today or tomorrow your net cost is just $179.99! That’s a steal — you could pay twice that just for a barrel these days. If you want something fancier, Kygunco also has a wood stocked SXP for $244.99 (after rebate) and a nice SXP waterfowl with Mossy Oak Camo for $294.99 (after rebate).
WOOX Metal/Wood Hybrid Chassis Systems — $100-$300 Off
WOOX offers unique, handsome hybrid chassis systems that combine modern high-tech metal frameworks with fine-finished highly-figured wood forearms, grips, and butt-stock segments. Right now, a variety of these Woox metal and wood chassis systems are deeply discounted, so you can save from $100 to $300. NOTE: These sale prices on hybrid chassis systems are good through 11:59 pm on Monday 11/27/2023.
Video shows how WOOX hybrid chassis is crafted with metal and high-grade wood components.
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) EPT AR-15 Platform Rifle
This rifle, a top seller among PSA’s extensive AR line-up, has earned overwhelming 5-star reviews from verified buyers. Now through Monday get this great PSA AR15-platform rifle for just $579.99 complete with MBUS sights and adjustable buttstock. This PSA EPT rifle has a 16″ chrome-moly vanadium steel barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1:7″ twist rate, and mid-length gas system. This rifle features a lightweight M-LOK handguard for easy accessory attachment. The upper includes a Picatinny rail for mounting optics. This PSA EPT rifle even comes with FREE Shipping.
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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. Midsouth — Hodgdon and Vihtavuori Powders in Stock
⏺ Ultra-popular Hodgdon and VV powders now available at good prices
Many super-popular Hodgdon and Vihtavuori (“VV”) powders are in stock right now at Midsouth. That’s right, you can order Hodgdon Varget, H4350, and H4831SC right now for $50.99/lb (or $43.62/lb for 8-lb H4350, H4831sc). And other Hodgdon powders are available starting at $36.99/lb. Plus many popular Vihtavuori powders are in stock at Midsouth including VV N133, N150, N310, N550, N560 and more.
2. Sportsman’s WH — Savage Axis Rifle/Scope Combo, $369.99
⏺ Truly great deal for hunting rifle with Bushnell 4-12X Scope
Here’s a shockingly good deal on a scoped Savage hunting rifle. The Sportsman’s Warehouse exclusive Savage AXIS XP rifle features a black synthetic stock paired with a carbon steel, button-rifled sporter barrel, plus a Bushnell scope. Right now this rig is offered in many chamberings for just $369.99 with optic: .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, and .350 Legend. This package rifle is ready to go hunting, thanks to a mounted and bore-sighted Bushnell 4-12x40mm scope.
3. Sportsman’s Guide — Tipton Best Gun Vise + Wheeler Gunsmithing Kit, both for $99.98
⏺ Outstanding gun vise PLUS a 72-piece gunsmithing driver set
This is a great $99.98 combo kit for working on rifles and shotguns. This is a super deal — the same gun vise with a lesser 43-piece tool kit costs $139.99 at MidwayUSA and the 72-bit kit sells for $64.99 by itself. The Tipton Best Gun Vise is stable with plenty of storage for solvents, patches, small tools and parts. The vise can adapt to hold a variety of long guns, including ARs. Along with the Gun Vise, you get a 72-piece Wheeler screwdriver kit with two driver handles and 70 bits (Standard, Phillips, Allen, and Torx).
⏺ Great deal on covert carry gun after $150 Rebate
Beretta Tomcats are slim, compact, metal-framed .32 ACP semi-auto pistols. These are good “deep concealment” guns that can be carried in a pocket or purse. Currently Beretta Tomcat Pistols are on sale at Palmetto State Armory. Choose from a wide variety of finishes and colors for $399.99. But right now there is a $150 Beretta Rebate good through 12/31/2023. With the $150 factory rebate, your net cost for a Tomcat pistol is just $249.99.
⏺ Versatile storage cabinet at very reasonable price
If you already have a good gun safe, but need a rugged security cabinet to hold optics, tools, stocks, and other valuables, consider this. The Homak First Watch Steel Security Cabinet is made from thick steel and features a pry-resistant door frame and heavy-duty locking plate. Choose either 8-gun or 10-gun capacity for the same $179.99 sale price (or $161.99 for Sportsman’s Guide members). This Homak Security Cabinet includes a fixed metal shelf and plastic barrel rest kit.
⏺ 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 with FREE Shipping. This spotting scope has good light transmission throughout the magnification range. Sharpness is good, and 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.
7. Brownell’s — LEE Breechlock Kit, $161.99 with Discount Codes
⏺ 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 $175.00? Brownells offers the Lee Breechlock Press Package for a low $174.99 price. But it gets better — enter Brownells 10% Off codes TA10, TTB10, or WLS10 at checkout to bring the price down to a crazy low $161.99 (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.
⏺ Good budget-priced laser rangefinder plus binoculars combo set
If you need affordable optics for a late-fall hunt, consider the Bushnell Prime Rangefinder/Binoculars combo. For just $189.99 you get a compact, 1300-yd-rated bright-lens laser rangefinder plus Prime 10×42 binoculars with EXO Barrier lens coating. This combo is a great bargain. The Bushnell Prime 1300 LRF by itself is $164.99 on Amazon. So you effectively get the 10×42 Bushnell binoculars for just $25.00.
⏺ Amazing price on good knife with very solid reviews
Everyone can use a good, handy folding knife to carry in the field or use at home. This rugged, spring-assist Tac-Force Folding Bowie Knife has a 3.5″ stainless spearpoint blade and measures about 9″ when folded. The inboard part of the blade has serrations for cutting ropes and tubing. Priced under ten bucks, this Tac-Force knife has earned excellent reviews (71% 5-star, 15% 4-star) from verified purchasers. Watch Amazon’s customer videos to see how the blade opens rapidly with spring assist.
⏺ Easy to see hits at distance, convenient 200-target roll
When shooting plain paper targets, it can be hard to see impacts. With these handy 4″ Splatterburst Targets your hits instantly display in bright yellow upon impact. Spend more time shooting and less time looking for shots. These adhesive targets peel off the 200-ct roll and then stick firmly to your target backer. Get a roll of 200 adhesive targets for $25.99 on Amazon. That works out to just 13 cents per target.
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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 State Armory — $30 Rebate on Savage Hunting Rifles
Palmetto State Armory is running a promo on Savage hunting rifles this month. Purchase any AXIS/Trophy/Apex or Engage Hunter and receive a $30 Mail-In-Rebate. If you’re looking for a deer rifle with a nice camo finish — this is a good deal. Rifles start at just $329.99, so with the $30 rebate your net cost is just $299.99. NOTE: This $30 Savage Factory Rebate applies to purchases made from ANY Savage dealer, as long as you purchase from 10/1/2019 through 10/30/2019. For example, Sportsman’s Guide has the Savage Axis in .308 Win for just $289.99. That’s just $259.99 after Rebate.
Right now you can save big with discount codes for Precision Reloading. These codes provide INSTANT SAVINGS for nearly all in-stock items. You save $10 on orders of $100 or more with Code 1PR19. If you spend $200 or more, use Code 2PR19 to save $20. And, likewise, use code 3PR19 to save $30 on orders of $300 or more. But act soon! This deal expires at 11:59 pm on Monday October 14, 2019.
Right now at Palmetto State Armory you can grab the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm carry pistol for just $249.99. Add the $50 S&W Manufacturer’s Rebate, and your net cost is just $199.99. Other retailers change $440.00 or more for this trusty little 9mm handgun. Visit the Smith & Wesson Rebate Site to get your $50 Rebate.
4. CCI Primers — 20% Rebate on $100 or more of CCI Primers
Spend at least $100 on CCI reloading primers before 10/31/2019 to get 20% of the purchase price back. With CCI’s Primed for Action Special, you get a prepaid Giftcard with the purchase CCI rifle, pistol, or shotshell primers. Minimum spend $100.00 required. Maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Rebate amount calculated on purchase price only. NOTE: CCI’s sister company Federal is also offering 20% off all Federal reloading components, including primers, as part of Federal’s Handload and Save promo.
5. Amazon — Teslong Digital Borescope, $50.99
The impressive Teslong digital borescope offers capabilities that rival optical systems costing $700 or more. This compact, electro-optical, cable-type borescope outputs sharp, high-resolution images and VIDEO to desktop computers, laptops, as well as Android tablets and smartphones. Check out our Full Teslong Review complete with inside-the-barrel videos. At $50.99 this is a great value. NOTE: This unit does NOT currently work with iPhones and iPads.
Here’s a killer optics bargain at Brownells. The Athlon Talos 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope is just $149.99 right now. This Athlon spotter comes with 20-60X zoom eyepiece and multi-coated lenses. Of course, this inexpensive spotting scope will not compete for sharpness or clarity with high-end optics. But it is more than adequate for spotting mirage and seeing bullet holes out to 300 yards. This spotter measures 16.5″ overall and weighs 38.5 ounces.
7. Grizzly — Bald Eagle Precision Priming Press, $70.97
Primer seating is one of the most critical steps in reloading. There are lots of priming tool options but no device anywhere near the price can match the Bald Eagle Precision Priming Press. This high-quality tool is close-out priced at $70.97 — a very good deal. This beautifully-made priming press is click adjustable to .002″ and incredibly repeatable. If you’re in the market for something that’s easy on the hands and works like units costing hundreds more, grab one of these now.
Vortex makes a great product and offers one of the best warranties in the business. So when we saw the Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50mm scope for only $299.99 we had to feature it. It has a great 6 times zoom range and features Vortex’s popular EBR-4 MOA reticle. If you are looking for a SFP MOA-based scope for varminting or practical matches, this is a very good offering for the price — a real bargain.
9. Midsouth — Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite, $99.99
Lots of people love wet-tumbling their brass in stainless pins but not everyone want to do it in a giant unit. We found a sweet deal on the Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite. Midsouth has this unit on sale for $99.99. This tumbler is small enough to fit on a counter but still big enough to hold 300 pieces of .223 Rem brass. For folks on a limited budget who want to get started with wet tumbling, this is a solid choice.
10. Home Depot — Low-Profile Muffs + Shooting Glasses, $16.01
Every shooter should have an extra set of shooting muffs and protective earwear. These will provide vital protection for friends/guests you bring to the range. And let’s face it, sooner or later you’ll forget your own muffs, so it’s wise to keep an extra set in your vehicle at all times. Home Depot a great deal on Walker’s NRR 22 Muffs + ANSI Z87.1-rated Shooting Glasses. Get both as a Combo Set for just $16.01. Midsouth also has this combo for $19.99.
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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. EuroOptic and Midsouth — Nikon Scopes Up to 46% Off
Save hundreds right now on Nikon rifle scopes. Midsouth has slashed prices on Nikon’s excellent FX1000-series scopes while EuroOptic has some amazing deals on Nikon’s M-Tactical and P-Tactical optics — zoom scopes from 1-4X power to 6-24X power. The various discounted Nikon scopes should provide pretty much anything a tactical shooter or hunter could need. Here are some of the best deals:
FX1000 6-24x50mm SF Illum. FX-MOA Reticle FFP
Was $799.95, now just $599.95 at Midsouth
FX1000 4-16x50mm SF FX-MRAD Reticle FFP
Was $649.95, now just $449.95 at Midsouth
Nikon M-TACTICAL 4-16x42mm SF BDC-800
Was $449.95, now just $259.95 at EuroOptic
Nikon M-TACTICAL 3-12x42mm SF MK1-MRAD
Was $399.95, now just $199.95 at EuroOptic
2. Palmetto — .308 Win Savage with 3-9x40mm Vortex, $449.99
Here’s a complete .308 Win deer-hunting rig for under $450 with scope! The Savage Apex Hunter XP pairs a Model 110 rifle with a 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope that’s mounted, bore-sighted, and ready to hunt. The stock features adjustable length-of-pull. Overall rifle length is 40.25″ with 20″ barrel, and weight is a modest 7.67 pounds complete with optics. This rifle is a .308 Win, but other chamberings are available.
3. Grizzly Industrial — Bald Eagle Slingshot Rest, $129.97
Maybe you’re just getting into F-Class or just need a good stable front rest to shoot from and don’t want to spend a ton of money on one. Don’t worry because Grizzly now has the Bald Eagle BE1129 aluminum slingshot rest for an amazingly low $129.97 Closeout price. Just add your favorite front bag and you’re ready to go with a competition quality elevation adjustable rest. They also have the Bald Eagle BE1209 – Big Fifty Rest on sale now for $202.97, nearly 50% off. With a much wider span and cast-iron legs, the Big Fifty is designed for larger guns up to .50 caliber. Either way, these rests are a great value.
4. EuroOptic — Leica CRF 2400-R Rangemaster, $550 No Tax
For long-range hunters, a compact laser rangefinder (LRF) is a vital accessory — and not just for ranging prey before taking the shot. You can use the LRF to range distant objects to get an idea of how far you’ll need to trek to your desired location. There are many good rangefinders on the market, but we have always liked the handheld Leicas. The CRF 2400-R Rangemaster is a solid value at $550.00. Plus, right now EuroOptic will pay any state sales tax you might owe. That can save you up to $50.00.
5. Midway USA — Lyman 8-Station Turret Press, $135.03
Right now you can get Lyman’s new All-American 8-station turret press for just $135.03. That’s a great price. This high-capacity turret press sells elsewhere for up to $229.99. The Lyman offers more die stations than the 6-station RCBS Turret and the 7-station Redding T-7. It also has a strong rear support that minimizes head flex. NOTE: Priming on the Lyman turret is done in the front; the image above shows the priming station but not the vertical tube which holds stacked primers.
6. Precision Reloading — 10% Off All Frankford Arsenal Products
Now through the end of September you can save ten percent (10%) on virtually all Frankford Arsenal products in stock at Precision Reloading. this includes the great new Intellidropper powder dispenser, Case Prep Center, Wet Tumbling System, Perfect Seat Hand Priming Tool, Precision Scales, Brass Dryer, Powder Trickler, Bullet Trays, Media Separator, and more. See all sale items at PrecisionReloading.com.
7. Midsouth — Frankford Click-Adjust Hand Priming Tool, $61.99
This is a GREAT primer seating tool. It has good feel, plenty of leverage, and the primer feed-from-tray works well. Importantly, it has a click-adjust wheel for precise primer seating depth control. Read our Frankford Primer Seating Tool Product Review by gunsmith Jim See. Now discounted from $72.49 to $61.99 at Midsouth, this is a great product for the price. The tool comes complete with 12 precision shell holders.
8. Cabelas — Garmin GPSMAP 64ST Handheld, $199.99
Hunters who spend considerable time in the wilderness, far from roads and mapped trails, should have a hand-held GPS that can plot their location within a few meters. Right now Cabelas.com has the highly-regarded Garmin GPSMAP 64ST on sale for $199.99. That’s fifty bucks off the regular price. This same handheld Garmin GPS sells for $242.50 on Amazon, so this is a great price at Cabelas.com.
9. Midsouth — Aguila .22 LR Ammo, 500 Rds $17.99
Plinking is fun. Especially when your ammo is really cheap. If you need low-cost .22 LR rimfire ammo for range sessions with friends and family, check out this crazy good deal from Midsouth. You get 500 rounds of Aguila 38gr HiVel .22 LR ammo for just $17.99 (marked down from $32.99). That works out to 3.6 cents ($0.036) per round. We’ve used this stuff. It’s not match-grade, but it’s more than adequate for .22 LR handguns and rifles with fun targets, such as dueling trees and rimfire poppers.
10. Midsouth — 250 Adhesive Precision Targets on Roll, $12.49
Midsouth offers 250 self-adhesive Benchrest Targets on a convenient roll. These stick-on targets are great for load development. The aiming diamond helps align the cross hairs of your scope while the 1/4″ grid pattern makes it easy to eyeball your group size. At the bottom are fields for your load info. Each Target sticker measures 6″ x 4″ with a 4.5″ x 2.5″ printed area. Midsouth sells the 250-target roll for $12.49.
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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. PSA — 6.5 Creedmoor Savage Axis II, $296.99 with Rebate
The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is the hottest thing going these days. And now you can get a good-looking, ultra-reliable 6.5 Creedmoor Savage Axis II rifle for under $300.00. The Axis II in Realtree Timber Camo is on sale now at Palmetto State Armory (PSA) for just $329.99. But you can save another 10% with the Savage Tax Season Rebate. That lowers your net cost to just $295.99 after rebate. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-shooting hunting rig for anywhere near this price. This rifle weighs 6.2 pounds (before optics) with 20″, 1:8″-twist barrel. It comes with a Picatinny Rail mounted.
2. Precision Reloading — FREE HazMat on Alliant ($125 Minimum)
Don’t delay! Now through 11:59 pm on Wednesday May 15, you can get FREE Hazmat on Alliant Powders at Precision Reloading. If you buy at least $125.00 of Alliant propellants, there is NO HazMat. And yes, Precision Reloading has the very accurate and temp-stable Reloder 16 in stock in both 1-lb and 8-lb containers. If you like H4350, you should definitely try Reloder 16. It works great in the 6mm Creedmoor, 6XC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .284 Win match cartridges. You’ll find other great Alliant powders, such as Reloder 23 (like RL16 but slower), AR Comp, and Unique in stock at great prices.
Benchrest Matches have been won (and many records set) with 36X Weaver T-Series optics. Our friend Boyd Allen observed “You can pay three or four times as much for a scope but not necessarily be more competitive — a 36X front objective Weaver is enough to win with…” The Classic T-Series Weaver has proven to be one of the most reliable high-magnification scopes ever made. The “old-fashioned” adjustable objective works well and the Weaver Micro-Trac turret system delivers precise and repeatable elevation and windage control. You can also save money on rings since the main tube is 1″ diameter. The Weaver T-36 with 1/8 MOA clicks and Fine Cross-hair reticle costs $339.99 at Natchez Shooters Supplies. NOTE: Natchez also has the classic T-36 scope with 1/8-MOA Dot reticle for $379.99.
4. Krieger Barrels — Discounted Overstock Barrels
Krieger barrels have a strong tradition of being at the top of leaderboards year after year. But like any good barrel company they often need to be ordered months ahead of time. A little-known secret is that Krieger maintains a supply of Krieger overstock barrels that are priced to move and available right now. These are absolutely first-run quality, but just represent excess volume in particular contours and calibers. We’ve ordered Krieger overstock barrels and have never been disappointed — especially when the barrel shows up a week later.
5. Bruno’s — Vihtavuori N133 On Sale with Low HazMat
Short-range Benchrest competitors (and varminters) here’s your chance to save on ultra-accurate Vihtavuori N133, a superb propellant for the 6 PPC and other smaller cartridges. Bruno Shooters Supply has N133 on Sale for $204.99 for 8 pounds. That works out to $25.62 per pound. In addition, you can get FREE HazMat if you buy four 8-lb kegs, or get half-price HazMat if you purchase two 8-pounders. One-pound containers are also available. Bruno’s has other attractive promotions currently including FREE Shipping on Jewell Triggers.
6. Midsouth — Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler LITE, $99.99
Wet-tumbling with stainless media gets large quantities of cartridge brass clean inside and out. If you’ve wanted to try wet-tumbling, here’s your chance. Midsouth has the Frankford Arsenal Platinum LITE Tumbler on sale for just $99.99 — a total steal. If you run large quantities of brass, you can get the larger-capacity Frankford Arsenal Platinum Tumbler for $179.99. Either one of these is a reliable, durable (and watertight) machine that should provide years of worry-free tumbling.
7. CDNN Sports — Walther Creed 9mm — $249.99
The Walther Creed offers excellent ergonomics, good accuracy, and well-designed controls at a killer price — $249.99 at CDNN Sports. This gun, designed to be a value-leader, emulates Walther’s more expensive PPQ model (MSRP $649.00) at a much lower price. The Creed’s frame size and shape is the same as the PPQ, but the Creed lacks interchangeable backstraps. Slide and trigger are very similar. The Creed features a snag-free bobbed hammer. Testers have praised the new Creed, saying that, despite the bargain price, it “sacrifices little to nothing in… ergonomics, accuracy, and reliability.”
8. Amazon — MPow 28 NRR Safety Earmuffs, $10.99
These MPow 28 dB NRR earmuffs are Amazon’s “#1 Best Seller” in safety muffs. Purchasers report that the ear padding is quite pliant and comfortable (much better than most inexpensive muffs). Selling for just $10.99 on Amazon, these muffs are a great deal. These muffs work well for indoor pistol shooting, for free-recoil style benchrest shooting, or outdoors 3-Gun and action shooting. For PRS shooting or prone rifle shooting (with your head on the stock), we recommend a lower profile muff with earplugs underneath.
9. Amazon — NcStar Vism Shooting Mat, $24.99
Looking for a good mat at a great price? For $24.99 now you can grab this NcStar Vism shooting mat. This has decent padding, and reinforced areas for elbows and knees. Full dimensions are: 69″ Long x 35″ Wide. This mat has straps for pre-loading your bipod. When you’re done simply fold in the edges, roll it up into a compact 19.50″ W x 8.50″ H package — about the same size as a sleeping bag. You can pay twice as much for a shooting mat and not get much more quality. Purchaser reviews have been very positive. This mat has earned 79% Five-Star buyer ratings on Amazon.
10. Amazon — Jialitte Scope Bubble Level, $10.99
All serious rifle shooters need a scope level. This nicely designed Jialitte Scope Bubble Level features a 30mm milled inside diameter, plus an inner insert ring so it will also fit 1″-diameter main tubes — that dual-diameter versatility is a nice feature. We also like the way the unit is nicely radiused, and has a low profile in the middle. Price is just $10.99 with free shipping. User reviews have been very positive. You could easily pay $35.00 or more for a 30mm scope level. Purchasers have praised this product — nearly all verified buyers rated this five stars.
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