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Ruger Honored as Manufacturer of the Year
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NOV 10, 2010 07:57P.M. Ruger Honored as “Manufacturer of the Year” Ruger was given the award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for Fourth Year in a Row.
“Strong wholesaler support and cooperation are vital to our success as a manufacturer, and we continue to develop new products, marketing promotions and communication tools that will benefit distributors of Ruger firearms,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chris Killoy. “We appreciate this recognition of our efforts to help distributors, retailers and ultimately the consumer, receive high– ] quality products and support from Ruger.” About Sturm Ruger Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation fs leading manufacturers of high– ]quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ. Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com
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Ruger Honored as Manufacturer of the Year
Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE– ]RGR) has been presented with the Firearms Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for the fourth consecutive year.
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The award was presented during the Association’s 37th Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. NASGW members evaluated top manufacturers and found Ruger to excel in four key areas: distribution policy; marketing, sales and promotion; logistics and operations; and NASGW and industry support. We are extremely gratified to receive this award for the fourth year in a row, h said Ruger CEO Mike Fifer. We appreciate that wholesalers have awarded our commitment to two– ]step distribution; you have confirmed that our sales model works, and it works well.
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The Buckscore system was developed by biologists with Mississippi State University’s Deer Ecology and Management Lab. The software allows users to estimate antler size of photographed whitetail deer.
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The program uses a unique set of physical features, as well as statistically-derived models to achieve accurate estimates.
NOV 10, 2010 07:26P.M. Measure The Boone & Crocket Score Of The Bucks With The Bushnell Trophy Cam Trail Camera Take His Picture and Score Him in the Field with Select Models of the Bushnell Trophy Cam Trail Camera.
BuckScore.com The Bushnell Trophy Cam has quickly become one of the most popular trail cameras on the market since it was introduced in 2009. It uses AA batteries as the power source with battery life lasting up to a year while taking hundreds of photos. Consumers should look for a Buckscore.com sticker on Bushnell Trophy Cam packages to find the models that include the free coupon.
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Estimating antler size of a deer “on-the-hoof” has been deemed an art rather than a science. It is a skill desired by many deer enthusiasts. Trail cameras are a favorite scouting tool and they generate pictures of bucks of unknown antler size. Estimating these characteristics from pictures can allow collection of data from pictures as part of a herd monitoring program or entertainment. Buckscore™ is an educational and data collection tool for biologists and deer hunters. Developed by scientists and biologists with Mississippi State University’s Deer Ecology and Management Lab the software allows users to estimate antler size of photographed white-tailed deer. The program uses a unique set of physical features, as well as statistically-derived, models to achieve accurate estimates.
Bushnell Outdoor Products Overland Park, KS --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products is now offering consumers a way to measure the “on-the-hoof” Boone & Crocket score of the bucks taken with the Bushnell Trophy Cam Trail Camera.
The software was developed using white-tailed deer from across North America. A user will select the state or region in which the deer was photographed, the program then accesses a unique set of physical features from that particular area to accurately score your buck.
Working with Buckscore, an educational and data collection tool for biologists and deer hunters, Bushnell is including a coupon for a free Buckscore Lite software program from Buckscore.com in select models of the Trophy Cam.
For more information on Bushnell Products visit www.bushnell.com or call 800-423-3537 for consumer inquiries.
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Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Uncle Mike’s®, Millett®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Kolpin®, Cébé®, Final Approach® and Simmons® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.
Wiley X Eyewear Livermore, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Wiley X Eyewear has been developing the kind of rugged, battlefield proven eyewear, gloves and tactical accessories that have made it standard issue for top military and law enforcement personnel worldwide.
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With Veteran’s Day approaching, the attention of the world turns to honoring the valor and sacrifices made by those who protect our freedom today and all through our country’s proud heritage. And, Wiley X has been proud of its own 20+ year legacy, but for the entire team of veteran owned and operated Wiley X, applauding those who make our way of life possible is part of the day-to-day business model.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Wiley X is the only premium sunglass manufacturer whose entire line is certified to exceed ANSI Z87.1-2003 high velocity and high mass impact standards. The experts at the company know what the people who wear their products face in the field — environments so dangerous, mercurial and punishing that taking chances with anything other than real protection can mean life or death. In fact, Wiley X tests each model of its eyewear vigorously, and from different angles, to withstand the impact of a .25” diameter steel ball fired at 150fps, and the weight of a 1.1lb. pointed projectile dropped from a height of 50” before entrusting to the faces of those who protect the U.S.
Wiley X Salutes The Brave Men & Women Of The Armed Forces NOV 10, 2010 07:07P.M. Wiley X Salutes The Brave Men And Women Of The Armed Forces Every Day is Veteran’s Day for the Tactical Eyewear and Accessory Leader.
ISO 9001:2008-certified Wiley X knows that those serving in the armed forces are held to a higher standard, and feels that its eyewear needs to set the benchmark for safety and performance, as well. Specific Wiley X products are certified to the military’s rigid Ballistic VO impact standards, and have even received coveted National Stock Numbers (NSN) numbers, which identify standardized supplies that are recognized by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and all NATO countries. Wiley X also provides exceptionally rugged tactical gloves that are trusted by the same members of the Special Forces, the USMC, and elite members of the L/E community to name a few — creating these well engineered protective gloves and accessories to help them achieve victory in the field day in and day out. The company recently launched a new Wiley X Black Ops™ Collection — a line expressly developed for upper echelon tactical operatives — with their signature High Velocity Protection™ (HVP™) and shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate lenses which offer 100% UVA and UVB protection.
Wiley X Salutes The Brave Men And Women Of The Armed Forces
So on November 11th, when you join the rest of the country to applaud those who have fought the good fight and faced danger as part of their day-to-day duties now and throughout history, remember that these heroes put their lives on the line for all of us and that freedom comes at a
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Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- We are bringing back the Dan Wesson Guardian with a twist. It has long been requested that we make a commander size 9mm.
To learn more about Wiley X’s full line of high performance eyewear — visit Wiley X Eyewear at 7800 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550 • Telephone: (800) 776-7842 • Or visit online at www.wileyx.com. For updates on Wiley X pro athletes and events, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wileyxeyewear.
Here is the twist: We have combined the best features from two of our most popular models, the Bobtail Commander and the CCO. The new Guardian has the bobtail frame to help reduce printing when carrying concealed, and the alloy frame, makes it light enough for comfortable full time carry.
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The commander length slide and alloy frame give it just the right feel and balance. The Guardian wears the handsome and durable black “Duty” finish from Dan Wesson.
Wiley X Salutes The Brave Men & Women Of The Armed Forces Tags: Eyewear, Iraq Veterans, Veteran Hunters, Veteran Outdoors, Veteran Shooters, Veteran Tributes, Veterans Day, Wiley X
Item # and Suggested Retail Price: • 01985 DAN WESSON Guardian 9mm Luger $1530
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS • 01987 DAN WESSON Guardian .45 ACP $1590
Dan Wesson Guardian Pistol Now Available in .45ACP & 9mm
About: CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com
NOV 10, 2010 05:40P.M. Dan Wesson Guardian Pistol Now Available in .45ACP & 9mm
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Wyoming Mule Deer Losses Deemed “Unacceptable” by Sportsmen
NOV 10, 2010 05:31P.M. Ayla Brown – NRACountry.com
NOV 10, 2010 03:18P.M. Mule Deer Losses in Wyoming Gas Field Deemed “Unacceptable” by Sportsmen Recent report documents population losses of 60 percent in 10 years; no specific action planned by federal government to reverse trend. NRA - ILA Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA grass roots news recently debuted a new and improved format for the “Grassroots News Minute” video! To view the current video in its new format, please click above: Cam Edwards talks to singer Ayla Brown about her upcoming tour of Southwest Asia – For more information, go to http://nracountry.com/news/nracountry. Read More on these topics: • Country Music Artist Mark Wills to Return to 2010 MidwayUSA • Country Music Star John Michael Montgomery Joins Outdoors Show
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
About: Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org
WASHINGTON --(Ammoland.com)- Following the release of a monitoring report documenting steep declines in mule deer numbers on federal public lands in Wyoming’s Upper Green River Basin, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is renewing calls for urgent action to conserve important seasonal habitat and arrest the dramatic decline of the prized game species. Winter home to once-legendary populations of mule deer, the Pinedale Anticline in southwestern Wyoming also hosts one of the nation’s largest producing natural gas fields. The report, prepared by Western Ecosystems Technology Inc., documents a 60-percent decline in mule deer since 2000, when energy development on the anticline began in earnest.
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Thresholds previously established by the Bureau of Land Management were exceeded in the first year of implementation of a revised Record of Decision, which drastically increased the number of wells allowed and permitted more drilling within typically restricted mule deer crucial winter range.
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Yet at a recent meeting held in Pinedale to discuss the report, the BLM resisted making explicit commitments to address the mule deer declines, instead promising to further consider action and respond to public
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“Sportsmen frankly are outraged that these mule deer losses are not seen by the federal government as ‘severe’ and warranting specific reparative actions,” said Steve Belinda, TRCP director of energy programs and a former BLM biologist. “This lackadaisical response is, in a word, unacceptable, and it continues a string of broken promises by the BLM that were meant to assure responsible management of these public resources.”
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“This portion of the Sublette mule deer herd is one of the most studied, documented populations of mule deer in the country, yet the BLM continues to insist that we don’t know enough to change course on actions that affect them,” said Dr. Rollin Sparrowe, a former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and TRCP board member who lives near the project site. “By labeling its misguided approach ‘adaptive management,’ the BLM is avoiding doing what it must to sustain these animals and fulfill its multiple-use mandate for all resources, not just extraction of energy.
Weatherby Rifles Help Raise More than $100,000 for National High School Rodeo Association
“Less than two years ago, biologists documented losses of 30 percent and changes in mule deer distribution patterns as a result of drilling operations in Pinedale,” continued Sparrowe, past leader of the Pinedale Anticline Working Group Wildlife Task Force. “Thousands of additional wells will be drilled in the anticline over the next decade. What further losses should we expect if corrective action is not taken at this critical moment?”
Weatherby.com Paso Robles, CA --(Ammoland.com)- A custom-made, limited-edition Mark V rifle and a Vanguard rifle donated by Weatherby helped raise more than $100,000 to support scholarship and leadership development programs of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA). The NHSRA conducted a national drawing for the Weatherby rifles. The Mark V was valued at $14,000, and the Vanguard was part of a Texas deer hunt package. The drawing, held this summer at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyo., gave participants the chance to win the rifles with each $10 donation.
Read the report from Western Ecosystems Technology Inc. Mule Deer Monitoring 2010 Annual Report The TRCP supports responsible energy development balanced with natural resource management to assure sustainable fish and wildlife populations for this and future generations of Americans. Learn more about the TRCP’s energy work.
“The NHSRA is thrilled with the success of the benefit,” said Austin White, NHSRA marketing director. “The money raised supported our state and provincial scholarship programs, the national college scholarship program and other valuable leadership development programs. Having Weatherby play such a major role as a sponsor of the benefit for the past nine years means so much to our association, membership and benefactors.”
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“Weatherby is proud to help support the NHSRA and the high school athletes who represent their sport so well,” said Brad Ruddell, Weatherby’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We very much appreciate the opportunity to partner with the NHSRA in helping these youngsters further their education and develop their leadership skills.”
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“NHSRA Scholarship Rifle 2010” is engraved on the Mark V’s barrel, while the NHSRA logo is engraved on the floorplate. The NHSRA logo is
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also embossed on the strap of the rifle’s walnut-tone leather case.
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Candidates Pledging To Legalize Open Carry Win Governorships In Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, & Texas
The Mark V is a .300 Weatherby Magnum with a low-lustre blue metal finish and engraved 24-karat gold and silver selective plating. The custom-designed rifle also features: • Exhibition-grade claro walnut stock with ebony tip, cap and gold swivels. The stock has a satin oil finish and checkering in a fineline point pattern
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• Brown side wall recoil pad
Candidates Pledging To Legalize Open Carry Win Governorships In Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, & Texas 2 of the new “open carry governors” are women. OpenCarry.org sees gun rights as a non-partisan issue & applauds NRA endorsements of many Democrats.
• 26-inch #2 contour barrel • Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5-10x40mm scope donated by Bushnell • Talley two-piece mounts About: Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc.’s line features the popular Vanguard and legendary Mark V rifles, over/under and side-by-side shotguns in the classic Athena and Orion lines, semi-auto and pump shotguns, premium ammunition and security/shooting accessories. The company is based in Paso Robles, Calif., and invites all hunters and shooters to visit and join its free online community at www.weatherbynation.com.
OpenCarry.org Sacramento, California --(Ammoland.com)- This past summer a lone bill (AB 1934) to ban the open carry of properly holstered handguns failed in the California legislature, leaving the number of states banning open carry at 7 mostly Southern states: Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, and New York.
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But meanwhile, back at their respective ranches, Gubernatorial candidates in 3 of these states (Oklahoma, Florida, and South Carolina) explicitly ran on pro-open carry platforms – and won!
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Additionally, Texas Governor Perry, who has said he would sign an open carry bill, was returned to another term over his opponent, Bill White, who remained AWOL on the open carry issue during the campaign (see http://tiny.cc/opencarry). State by State analysis: Oklahoma – Mary Fallin wins on platform to sign an open carry bill. Explained the LA Times: “Fallin want[ed] to send a message that if Oklahoma had a boyfriend, it would be the 2nd Amendment – the right to bear arms. ‘I believe that gun ownership rights in Oklahoma can and should be expanded,’ Fallin wrote on her website. ‘Gov. Brad Henry vetoed an ‘open carry’ law that would have permitted responsible gun owners to carry weapons without concealing them. When I am governor, I will sign that bill into law and send a message that in Oklahoma, we mean business when it comes to the second amendment’” (see
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http://tiny.cc/ot31y).
think we’d be better off with New York’s Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority leader?”
Florida - Rick Scott won a hotly contested race shortly after issuing the following statement:
Carry on!
“As a member of the NRA and a hunter, I’m a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and I will protect our fundamental right to keep and bear arms. Florida is one of only seven states with wide prohibition on carrying an unconcealed firearm. Repealing the ban on unconcealed or Open Carry will eliminate practical and constitutional problems in Florida (see http://tiny.cc/open-carry).
About: OpenCarry.org was founded in 2004 by Virginia gun-rights activists John Pierce and Mike Stollenwerk and has served to ignite the “Open Carry Movement” that is sweeping the country. In addition to being an invaluable legal resource for gun owners, the site has quickly grown to be a social networking portal for thousands of American gun owners. Visit: www.OpenCarry.org
South Carolina - Nikki Haily will be both the first woman and nonwhite person in history to occupy the South Carolina Governor’s mansion. The race was one of the closest in the nation, perhaps because BOTH candidates supported legalizing open carry in South Carolina. Haily declared her support for open carry as did Democrat Vincent Sheheen who issued the following statement during the campaign:
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“Vincent Sheheen would sign an open carry law if it were passed by the legislature and came across his desk as governor” (see http://tiny.cc/94n39).
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Meanwhile open carry organizers in these states are not taking anything for granted. For example, Florida Open Carry’s Sean Caranna organized open carry “fish-ins” (the only way to legally open carry in Florida) in Tampa, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ft. Myers, and Daytona Beach yesterday (see http://www.ammoland.com/2010/11/05/open-carryfishing-event).
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Open carry was legal in Florida until then Dade County Assistant State Attorney Janet Reno pushed the legislature to ban it in 1987 (see http://tiny.cc/v6egn). Vows Mr. Caranna,
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“the Janet Reno open carry ban will be repealed.” John Pierce, co-founder and spokesman for OpenCarry.org, welcomes these election results and predicts that “open carry will be legalized in Oklahoma in the next legislative session, and probably Florida as well. Once that happens, South Carolina, Texas, and Arkansas will probably follow suit.” Mr. Piece also says he was pleased to see the National Rifle Association endorse many pro-gun Democratic party candidates despite heavy criticism from some of the NRA’s members and national pundits. “Gun rights are and should be a non-partisan issue, so the NRA is right to endorse pro-gun Democrats, or choose to not endorse pro-gun Republicans like Sharron Angle challenging pro-gun Democrats like Harry Reid,” says Pierce, adding
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“just think for a moment if Harry Reid lost his election but the Democrats maintained control of the Senate. Do you
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customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com, call 866.803.0000. MasterPiece Arms is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterPiece-Arms Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com MasterPiece Arms Shipping New Protector Series Handguns Tags: Concealed Carry, Firearms News, MasterPiece Arms, New Guns
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Hornady Ammunition Named Manufacturer of the Year by NASGW
CARROLLTON, GA --(Ammoland.com)- MasterPiece Arms new product line, the MPA Protector Series pistols, has begun shipping from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Comer, Georgia. This highly awaited series of conceal carry pistols in .32 ACP and .380 ACP are American-made, finest quality personal protection or back-up guns at a wallet friendly retail price.
NOV 10, 2010 11:34A.M. Hornady Ammunition Named Manufacturer of the Year by NASGW
One of the unique features of the MPA32 and MPA380 is that, unlike most of the competition, the Protector series pistols are fully machined from solid steel and have no castings, polymers or MIMs. The machined 4140 steel receivers and 4140 or stainless steel upper slides are very durable, strong and lightweight; all features important in a personal protection pistol. The overall “grip-feel” of the Protector Series has been found in customer grip-test after grip-test to provide a more comfortable, confident and controlled grip on the pistols. Other Protector Series pistol features include a recessed hammer for snag-proof control and safety, a 6 round magazine capacity and injection molded black grips. Both the MPA380 and MPA32 weigh 11.8 ounces. Both measure .925” in width, 4.37” in length, and 3.2” in height and have a 2.25” barrel. MSRP for the MPA32 and MPA380 in black is $322.90. MSRP for both with a stainless steel upper is $345.90. About MasterPiece Arms: MPA 32 MasterPiece Arms, main offices located in Carrollton, Georgia, was founded in 1992 by Gary Poole and purchased in 2008 by Jimmy Payne and Phil Cashin. MasterPiece Arms combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as the re-innovated MAC 10 Defender Series. MasterPiece Arms is proud to offer one of the highest quality, subcompact, double action only pistols on the market while maintaining a very affordable price. MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process. MPA puts more than a year and a half into engineering, testing and re-testing its weapons to provide
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website. About: Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture. Visit: www.hornady.com Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com Hornady Ammunition Named Manufacturer of the Year by NASGW Hornady Ammunition
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Grand Island, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)- Hornady Manufacturing is honored to have been named the 2010 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), at an awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, November 3, 2010.
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More than 475 NASGW members attended the event. “We are extremely honored to be chosen from amongst our peers by the NASGW, and would like to thank our customers for their recognition of our continual efforts to service the shooting sports industry,” said Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing.
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“This award was made possible through the efforts of the many dedicated people who work for our company. Their contributions keep us on the cutting-edge of our industry, and being selected as the NASGW Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year is the direct result of our loyal and dedicated workforce.” CZ 200S Cal .177 Combo Air Rifle With 4X32 AO Scope & Rings Each year, the NASGW awards top accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution, and who provide outstanding value and service. The award is selected by NASGW members, and based on criteria that assess manufacturers on distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics and operations, and NASGW and industry support. This comprehensive judging process provides a balanced appraisal that truly identifies the best of the best in the shooting industry. CZ USA Firearms Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.
Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The CZ 200 S is a high power, precision air rifle based on CZ’s 10 meter Olympic style competition model. The increased velocity of the 200 S (16 Joules delivering up to 800 fps)
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makes it appropriate for pest control as well as most competitive disciplines, both youth and adult.
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Webyshops.com Launches Search Wizard Tool for Rifle Scopes Shoppers
The 2 stage adjustable trigger, and consistent pneumatics allow the shooter to take full advantage of the hammer forged 12 groove barrel. The new red laminate stock is optimized for use with optics and excels at 3 position as well as off hand shooting.
NOV 10, 2010 10:36A.M. The rifle is delivered with a 4×32 scope and rings, parallax adjustable down to 10 yards, especially important for shooting at typical air gun distances. Adapters for filling and discharging the 2900 psi pressure cylinder of the 200 S are also included.
Webyshops.com Launches Search Wizard Tool When Shopping for Rifle Scopes & Other Outdoor Products New Search Wizard Tool Helps Customers Match Their Own Needs to the Products That Best Match Desired Qualities.
Accessories including diopter (aperture) sights, a manual pump, 5 and 10 shot magazine adapters, and spare cylinders are available from CZUSA. • Adjustable Pre-charged pneumatic(16 Joules max) • 2 stage adjustable trigger • 12 groove match bbl • Red laminate competition style stock • 4×32 adjustable objective scope and rings • 800 FPS with 7.9 gr .177 cal pellet • Removable Compressed Air Cylinder with pressure gauge. Webyshops.com Launches Search Wizard Tool for Rifle Scopes Item # and Suggested Retail Price: • 07004 CZ 200 S PCP air rifle cal. 177 with 4×32 scope, red laminate stock About: CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com
Webyshops Riflescopes ARLINGTON, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Webyshops.com, an online division of Weby Corp, launches the Search Wizard Tool on its website www.Riflescopes.Webyshops.com. The Search Wizard allows customers to look for products such as rifle scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders by narrowing the search using more specific attributes. If a customer wants to find a riflescope that has a 40 mm objective lens with an illuminated reticle and a side focus adjustment, then he/she will simply click on the Search Wizard and select the corresponding options, and rifle scopes with these attributes will be displayed.
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“highly informative, easy to navigate, category specific outdoor products sites that are run by knowledge experts.”
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“Customers want interactive ways to find exactly what they are looking for even if they do not know specifically what it is,” stated Webyshops.com’s Alex Grigorenko. “The shopping experience is just as much about customer self-education as it is about getting the best price.”
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The Search Wizard is the second online customer experience enhancement rolled out by Webyshops.com this year. In mid-summer, the company released its Reticle Selection Tables, which are brand specific matrices that allow customers to find model numbers of specific rifle scopes quickly based on reticle type, magnification and scope finish (available for Leupold, Nikon, EoTech and several other brands). No other optics site offers this feature.
Mossberg Teams Up With Shooter Patrick Flanigan Xtreme Sport Shooter to Push the Limit with Mossberg Shotguns.
About Webyshops.com: Webyshops.com, an online aggregator of niche sites, was launched in June of 2010 with its first property being focused on optics, such as rifle scopes, spotting scopes, range finders, night vision and more. Riflescopes.Webyshops.com carries a wide range of brands, from such popular names as Nikon, Leupold, and EoTech to less-known but upand-coming trademarks like Hawke, Lucid and TruGlo. The company offers products across the full spectrum of prices, from high end Zeiss and Leica to low end NcStar and Barska. Webyshops.com continues to pursue and implement its strategy of creating “highly informative, easy to navigate, category specific outdoor products sites that are run by knowledge experts.”
Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan
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Mossberg North Haven, CT --(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, a leader in the design and manufacturing of hunting, shooting sports, youth, military and law enforcement firearms for over 90 years is excited to announce the sponsorship of Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan. In this exciting new partnership, Flanigan will begin using Mossberg shotguns in all aspects of his exciting style of shooting and as he pursues numerous world records. He will also work with Mossberg to introduce fast paced shooting sports to a new generation of shooters.
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Patrick Flanigan has taken the shooting world by storm as he continues to break one world record after another. He first experienced his love for shooting and the outdoors at the young age of 6 and has turned that passion into a career. In 2006, Patrick Flanigan set the world record with a pump-action shotgun in Xtreme Sport Shooting. As an eight-time world record holder, he continues to push the limits of this sport. On October 22, 2010, Flanigan shattered his previous world record, breaking 7 clay targets thrown by hand, shot individually from the hip with a Mossberg® 500 pump-action shotgun while filming Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots.
About: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. History. For more information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at www.mossberg.com
Flanigan comments, “This was one of the most difficult records for me in terms of technical difficulty; however, it was the fastest I have ever set a record with a new gun. I had my Mossberg 500 for less than 24 hours with only a few rounds fired attempting to get familiarized with my gun. The cameras were rolling, the pressure was on and, well, the rest is history.”
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Flanigan also timed his new Mossberg 930™ semi-auto shotgun with intervals of a round per tenth of a second, which matches or beats some of his current records.
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Flanigan explained that he has teamed up with Mossberg because they offer the three things he looks for in a shotgun: reliability, speed and natural accuracy.
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“I found all of that and much more with the first trigger-pull of my new Mossberg shotguns. All shooters, whether professional, rookie, or avid sportsmen, need to have a strong sense of confidence when they uncase their shotguns to challenge the field or shooting course. I not only feel a strong sense of confidence, but an even stronger sense of pride and honor because the Mossberg guns I shoot are stamped ‘Made in USA’, and that is how I spell real confidence.”
NOV 10, 2010 09:53A.M. Mastiff Teams with Remington for the Super Slam Hunting Series Top hunting manufacturer provides more than twenty weapons for hunts set in North America and Africa on Wii, PC and iPhone Remington Super Slam Hunting North America SS1
Tom Taylor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, comments, “We are extremely excited that Patrick Flanigan is now part of the Mossberg Team. Patrick pushes himself and his guns to the limit to achieve his goals. He brings an exciting and aggressive style to Xtreme Shooting and we are confident that he has chosen the right guns for his grueling requirements.” Mossberg strives to create innovative shotguns for the hunter and avid shooter, with designs that optimize accuracy, reliability and function. The company also continues to focus on the next generation, offering the most extensive line youth firearms. Now, through Flanigan’s enthusiasm and fresh outlook, they will continue that emphasis on the need to encourage youth education and involvement in hunting and shooting sports. Look for Patrick Flanigan and his new Mossberg shotguns on TV, in live performances, and throughout the Xtreme Sport Shooting world as he puts these guns to the ultimate test.
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Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa will be available by Thanksgiving 2010.
San Francisco, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Leading video game publisher, Mastiff LLC today announced today that it has partnered with the Remington Arms Company, the leading hunting, rifle and shotgun manufacturer in the world to publish the Remington Super Slam Hunting Series, an exciting new gaming franchise that will appear on the Wii system from Nintendo, PC and iPhone starting the second week of November 2010.
Remington, whose brand recognition is second only to Nike with sportsmen, is featured prominently throughout the Super Slam Hunting Series. Whether players are looking for the power of the 870™ Express® Super Magnum Synthetic or the accuracy of the Model 7 Predator™ hunting rifle, players will see and hear accurate recreations of the latest Remington firearms, such as:
The Remington Super Slam Hunting series will let players experience the thrill of hunting through locations like the woods of North America, the savannah of Africa or the tundra of Alaska as they track big game with more than twenty accurate likenesses of weapons, hunting gear and accessories from top manufacturers like Remington, Wiley X, and Magnum Research, Inc.
• Model 750 Rifle • Model 7600 Rifle • Model R-25 Rifle • Model Seven CDL Rifle
The first title in the series, Remington Super Slam Hunting: North America, ships to retail this week and will have players testing their skills at spotting, stalking and bagging big game such as deer, elk, bears and mountain lions.
• Model 1100 Sporting 12 Gauge Shotgun • 887™ Nitro Mag
Players can take on these large prizes by themselves, or join together with a friend to hunt animals through the woodland settings.
The Remington weaponry will compliment additional hunting gear from companies such as Wiley X, producers of ballistic sunglasses, and Magnum Research, the manufacturer of legendary magnum-caliber Desert Eagle® Pistol. The addition of this gear will ensure that the Remington Super Slam Hunting Series will be one of the most exciting and realistic hunting franchises ever.
Once a hunt is over, players can post their scores to an online leaderboard and receive medals and achievement awards, or challenge up to four players in multiplayer matches to take down the largest animal in the wild.
Remington Super Slam Hunting: North America is being released this week for the Wii and PC for $19.99, with an iPhone version to follow. Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa is scheduled for release by Thanksgiving 2010 for $19.99. The third title in the franchise, Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska, will release in early 2011. About Mastiff Mastiff is a leading publisher of outdoor action and licensed products for consoles, PC and all mobile platforms including iPhone and iPad. Mastiff has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco and Orlando, Florida. Titles from Mastiff include outdoor hits such as Deer Drive, Remington Great American Bird Hunt, and Shimano Xtreme Fishing for Wii™ as well as the award winning Moon for DS and critically acclaimed Gurumin for PSP. For more information please visit www.mastiff-games.com. About Remington Arms Company Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
Mastiff Teams with Remington for the Super Slam Hunting Series The second game in the series, Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa, will take players across East, West and South Africa as players hunt down leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and lions, along with other animals and birds. Players can choose to team up with a friend to track and hunt on safari, earning medals or awards based on their progress. Challenges can also be issued to up to four players in a multiplayer versus round, with top scores getting posted to an online leaderboard.
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About Magnum Research Magnum Research, Inc. was founded in 1979 and was responsible for the design and the development of the Desert Eagle Pistol. For more information about Magnum Research firearms, visit www.magnumresearch.com. About Wiley X To learn more about Wiley X’s full line of high performance, ANSI approved eyewear including “new” Black Ops Collection, Changeable Series, Active Series, Street Series and the world’s best tactical gloves – visit www.wileyx.com.
Aimpoint Chantilly, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced that the company’s shipments of M68 Close Combat Optics under contract to the US Army recently passed a total of one million sights.
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Contracts for the M68CCO have been issued to Aimpoint by the US Military since 1997, and continue with shipments as part of the latest contract for 565,000 sights awarded to the company in August, 2009.
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“The continuous use of Aimpoint sights by the US Army for the past 14 years is a great honor for our company, and passing the one million sight mark is indeed a momentous achievement” said Lennart Ljungfelt, President of Aimpoint AB.
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“The M68 Close Combat Optic has continued to evolve and improve over the years with feedback from our experience during use with the US Army, and we look forward to continuing to meet future requirements as they arise”.
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Aimpoint sights have been tested and chosen by the US Army following several competitive evaluations, and Aimpoint is the only manufacturer type-classified to supply the M68CCO to the US Military. The company’s products are currently in service with all branches of the US Military, and the wide variety of models available make the product suitable for nearly all infantry weapons from small arms to heavy weapons.
Aimpoint Sight Deliveries To Us Army Surpass The One Million Mark Company’s successful m68 combat optic standard issue equipment for us forces since 1997.
The M68CCO is an electronic red dot reflex sight which increases effective marksmanship, and allows the user to acquire and engage targets with increased speed and accuracy without diminishing situational awareness. The optic is extremely rugged, and the latest versions of the sight operate continuously for up to 8 years using a single AA battery. The contract for the M68CCO is administered by the US Army Materiel Command’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, in close cooperation with Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier). Based in Malmo, Sweden, Aimpoint supplies the US market through a wholly owned subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc, based in Chantilly, VA. For more information on Aimpoint and Aimpoint products, visit the company’s website at: www.aimpoint.com
AimPoint M68 Close Combat Optics
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News Ammo Land.comSubmit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com Aimpoint Sight Deliveries To Us Army Surpass The One Million Mark Tags: Aimpoint, Gun Gear, Military Contracts, Optics, Red Dot Scopes, Tactical Gear, US Army
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