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Benelli Lupo
GIFT IDEAS FOR 2023 1.
BENELLI LUPO The Lupo in AA-Grade satin walnut has been a hit with shooters who appreciate the classic look and feel of a wood stock rifle. Previously available in .300 Win. Mag. and 6.5 Creedmoor, the walnut stock Lupo is now offered in two more popular hunting calibers—.308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Both rifles are available with 22-inch Crio®-treated barrels and are protected with the same Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.) as featured on many Benelli long arms, including the award-winning Super Black Eagle series shotguns. BE.S.T. offers superior protection against rust, corrosion, and abrasion and comes with a 25-year warranty. » MSRP: $2,199 » Find out more: benelliusa.com/rifles
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FRANCHI MOMENTUM ALL-TERRAIN The Momentum All-Terrain Elite builds on the standard Momentum Elite rifle design with its detachable box magazine, one-piece Picatinny rail top, threaded barrel with muzzle brake, adjustable trigger, and one-piece, spiral fluted bolt with three locking lugs. The proven accuracy performance (1 MOA guarantee with premium ammo) and intelligent, ergonomic stock design of the Momentum Elite series rifles lead the class of superior hunting rifles for those who go hard and demand high performance from their equipment. » MRSP: $1,449 » Find out more: franchiusa.com/rifles
Franchi Momentum All-Terrain
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DRYSHOD EVALUSION The Evalusion is the first waterproof boot series to feature the Dryshod-exclusive Dureva™ outsole technology. Dureva is a lightweight and abrasion-resistant fusion compound that delivers the superior durability and traction demanded in a high-performance outsole while offering exceptional comfort, energy return, and stable footing. This means a secondary rubber outsole is no longer required. By eliminating the need for a secondary outsole, Evalusion boots are nearly one pound lighter than Dryshod’s already lightweight counterparts. Such weight reduction lets you go farther and for longer duration without the fatigue commonly associated with waterproof boots. » MSRP: $189.95 » Find out more: dryshodusa.com
Dryshod Evalusion
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WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER® ACTIVEBRANCH™ MOCK SCRAPE KIT The Anywhere Mock Scrape Solution™ Scrape hunting is one of the most effective ways to hunt trophy bucks. Mock Scrapes are an effective tool, but sometimes it is hard to find the right tree in a good location at your favorite hunting spot. The Active-Branch™ Mock Scrape Kit solves this problem and allows you to create an attractive mock scrape and interaction branch set up with the perfect presentation, exactly where you want it. You can easily set up Active-Branch™ on a tree or wooden post in the perfect location for the perfect shot. If there is not a convenient place to mount it to, you can even set it up on your own post, right where you want it. Perfect for making mock scrapes in fields, by mature trees, or just about any spot at your favorite hunting location. The innovative patentpending branch holder allows you to easily mount two branches at the same time. An interaction branch at the perfect height for the perfect presentation and a second higher branch to mount your Magnum Scrape-Dripper® above. The Magnum Scrape-Dripper® drips daytime only to help condition bucks to visit during daytime hunting hours. The Active-Branch™ Mock Scrape Kit provides the tools you need to Attract, Pattern, and Condition bucks to visit during daytime hunting hours. » MSRP: $47.99 » Find out more: wildlife.com
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BLASER B2 RIFLESCOPE Featuring world-class German optical performance designed to accommodate thermal clip-on devices, these all-purpose hunting scopes are made in Germany and available in 1-6x24 iC, 2-12x50 iC, and 2.5-15x56 iC models. Featuring a 6x zoom and 30mm main tube, B2 riflescopes are extremely compact, robust, and engineered to handle the additional weight and stress when shooting with a thermal unit attached. The shorter length ensures the clip-on device can be comfortably operated from the shooting position, and that the rifle’s center of gravity is not shifted too far forward. This design also requires a shorter range of motion of the zoom system’s movable lenses which results in improved mechanical precision and a more stable point of impact when changing magnification. » Blaser B2 1-6x24 iC, MRSP: $1,700 » Blaser B2 2-12x50 iC, MRSP: $1,900 » Blaser B2 2.5-15x56 iC, MRSP: $1,900 » Find out more: blaser.de/us
Wildlife Research Center® Active-Branch™
Blaser B2 Riflescope
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Gunwerks Nexus Rifle System
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LIEMKE LUCHS 1 & 2 THERMAL CLIP ON Made in Wetzlar, Germany, the Liemke Luchs (or Lynx as translated in English) incorporates the latest in thermal technology in these versatile devices that can be clipped onto any daytime riflescope or used as a handheld monocular. Fast and quiet with a startup time of only five seconds for both Luchs models, and a standby mode for immediate activation, the Luchs-1 has a 35mm lens with heat signature detection range of up to 1,750 meters and the Luchs-2 has a 50mm lens with heat detection up to 2,500 meters. Easy and intuitive to operate, the Luchs thermal units have an internal memory of 32 GB and a Wi-Fi function for live streaming via an app. Users can capture photos and videos of their hunt on the internal memory even while streaming live, and these can be transferred later via USB-C port. The built-in rechargeable battery has a run time of up to 9 hours and the three-position switch – On/Standby/ Off – can be used to extend battery life in the field. » Luchs-1, MRSP: $5,554 » Luchs-2, MRSP: $6,110 » Find out more: liemke.com/uk
HECSTYLE™ Lightweight System Hidden in Plain Sight® 28 HUNTER'S HORN™ FALL 2023
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HECSTYLE™ LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEM HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT® HECS®’s hunting camouflage combo is lightweight, breathable, and extremely versatile for hunters. This hunting camouflage combo is made with a unique material. It features an electrically conductive carbon grid woven into the polyester base cloth. What this does is it blocks your body’s electrical radiation and allows you to get closer to animals. HECS® technology requires all 3 pieces of the suit to be worn at the same time to fully block your body’s electrical radiation. The shirt is a pullover and it features thumb holes through the sleeves, serge stitching, and an embroidered logo. » MRSP: $199.97-$209.97 » Find out more: hecshunting.com
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GUNWERKS NEXUS RIFLE SYSTEM The Future Of Long Range Is Here. The NEXUS rifle system from the engineering minds at Gunwerks is the next step in the evolution of the Long Range Rifle System. We’ve shed the limitations put in place by the Rem700 platform. The result yields both luxury and technology in a future-proof platform with a world of possibilities. The result of over 2 years of research and development and massive investment in manufacturing infrastructure & technology, the NEXUS is the first fully vertically integrated rifle system coming out of Gunwerks’ state-of-the-art facility in Cody, WY. Key Features: User changeable barrel, Improved vertical grip, New NEXUS Stock Design, New NXT Action Design, New Magazine & Bottom Metal, Full Length ARCA + Picatinny bipod mount. » MRSP: $5,975 » Find out more: gunwerks.com
Liemke Luchs Thermal Clip on
Remington Core-Lokt Tipped
Moultrie Edge Pro Camera
Agility
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MOULTRIE EDGE PRO CAMERA The Edge Pro will become the flagship camera in the Edge series. It provides premium performance by utilizing customer-favorite technologies found in the original Edge camera—Auto Connect Technology and built-in memory—while adding strategically enhanced features, including several industry-first technologies. It will be the first cellular trail camera to integrate False Trigger Elimination capabilities, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to power all-new features including SmartCapture, SmartTrigger, and SmartZone Technology. Additionally, the Edge Pro is built with NYXEL® NIR (near infrared) technology for enhanced low-light performance with minimized power consumption. » MRSP: $179.99 » Find out more: moultriemobile.com/triggered
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REMINGTON CORE-LOKT TIPPED The Deadliest Mushroom in the Woods. Now Even Deadlier. Remington Core-Lokt Tipped brings match-grade accuracy and unrivaled terminal performance to the deer woods. Featuring improved ballistic coefficient, rapid bullet expansion, and massive energy on game, CoreLokt Tipped is ready for your next hunt. Available in all popular big game hunting cartridges and grain weights. » Find out more: remington.com/rifle
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At-One Thumbhole
AGILITY A Modern Version of a Traditional Gunstock The Agility™ Performance Gunstock from Boyds has the traits you recognize with features you need to enhance your accuracy. » Find out more: boydsgunstocks.com
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AT-ONE THUMBHOLE Precisely adjust your gun at the push of a button for an overall, true custom fit, and further fine-tune your gun. » Find out more: boydsgunstocks.com
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SPIKE CAMP THUMBHOLE A highly functional, extremely comfortable, lightweight, essentials-only premium hardwood gunstock. » Find out more: boydsgunstocks.com
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BANISH BACKCOUNTRY The Backcountry is a fixed-length suppressor that measures 5.5” in length (5.7 with mount) and weighs just 7.8 ounces. That’s a full 1.3” shorter and 2.2 ounces lighter than the Banish 30 in its short configuration. That may not sound like much, but it makes a world of difference for backcountry adventurers who carefully pack their gear with size and weight in mind. Rated for calibers up to the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM), the Banish Backcountry is the ultimate suppressor designed specifically for hunters. This lightweight, high-performance suppressor reduces the sound level of your most popular hunting cartridges down to Hearing Safe levels without adding significant length or weight to your rifle. » MSRP: $1,099 » Find out more: silencercentral.com
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BANISH 30-GOLD The Banish 30-Gold is an 8.2-inch quick detach suppressor holding 11 baffles, and comes with two 100% titanium muzzle brakes (1/2×28 and 5/8×24). Completely user-serviceable, you can disassemble the suppressor for cleaning in a tumbler, ultrasonic cleaner, or by hand. When you’re ready to put it back together, the baffles are keyed and indexed for a hassle-free reassembly. Perfect for everything from a fun time at the range to big game hunting, the Banish 30-Gold will significantly reduce the report and recoil of large-caliber rifles (up to 45% in testing), while still being effective on rifles down to rimfire calibers. » MSRP: $1,699 » Find out more: silencercentral.com
Spike Camp Thumbhole Banish Backcountry Banish 30-Gold
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BANISH 30 The BANISH 30 comes as a 9-inch suppressor holding eight baffles, but if you’ll be shooting suppressed in tighter, confined spaces or hunting blinds, it can easily break down and assemble into a 7-inch configuration with six baffles. This suppressor also weighs considerably less than most suppressors of similar size. This is because the Banish 30 – like all of the other Banish suppressors in the lineup – is made from a strong titanium alloy for unmatched durability at an extremely lightweight. In the full configuration, it weighs 14 ounces; in the short configuration, it weighs just 11 ounces. You’ll be hard-pressed to even feel it on your gun! » MSRP: $999 » Find out more: silencercentral.com
Banish 30
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CABELA’S INSTINCT BARRIER SYSTEM Lightweight yet fully weatherproof, Cabela’s® Instinct Barrier GORE-TEX® System for Men delivers everything you need and nothing you don’t. This hunting system boasts 100% waterproof/windproof/breathable GORE-TEX protection to keep rain and splash at bay, while also deflecting frigid gusts, all while allowing excess heat and moisture to escape. 3-layer construction keeps you dry even in the nastiest conditions. The jacket’s articulated elbows and the pants’ articulated knees allow more natural movement when moving or aiming. Waterproof zipper hardware enhances watertight integrity. The jacket’s 3-way adjustable hood includes a built-in visor for custom coverage and sun protection. Leg zips on the pants with 2-way zippers provide easy on/off over layers or muddy boots while allowing you to dump excess heat. Adjustable cuffs seal out moisture. Both pant and jacket come with a breathable mesh-backed stuff sack, allowing you to store them when not in use. » Jacket MSRP: $299.99 » Pants MSRP: $239.99 » Find out more: cabelas.com
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CABELA’S INSTINCT HYBRID PUFFY VEST Discover bulk-free mobility and warmth as you never expected from a puffy-style hunting vest with the Cabela’s® Instinct Hybrid Puffy Vest for Men. This uniquely hybrid-designed Cabela’s vest brings a lightweight build with heavyweight performance, thanks to 80g/sqm Primaloft Insulation and stretch fleece panels. This innovative pairing gives you serious warmth and unrestricted movement, making this Cabela’s Instinct vest the ideal layering vest to keep your core warm. SCENTINEL Scent Control Technology powerful scent-reducing enhancement keeps your scent signature down when it matters most. The 4MOST REPEL durable water-repellent (DWR) finish beads away surface moisture to keep you dry through pop-up showers. » MSRP: $99.99 » Find out more: cabelas.com
Cabela’s Instinct Barrier System Cabela’s Instinct Hybrid Puffy Vest
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