Browning 1911-22 Handgun

Browning Firearms

Morgan, UT --(Ammoland.com)- Browning is proud to announce that its 1911-22 pistol has been selected as the best new handgun by Field & Stream magazine when it announced top honors to the best new hunting, shooting and related outdoor products for 2011.

Best of the Best Award winners are featured in Field & Stream’s September issue now on newsstands.

“Browning is honored to receive such a prestigious award recognizing Browning’s 1911-22 pistol as the best new handgun for 2011,” said Travis Hall, Chief Operating Officer for Browning.

Slaton White, Deputy Editor of Field & Stream said, “The winning products not only withstood our tough testing, but they stood head and shoulders above the rest. The Best of the Best is the highest honor Field & Stream bestows on gear, and the winning products are the best of the year; worth your time, worth your money”

Browning introduced it’s scaled down, 22LR version of the classic 1911 pistol designed by John M. Browning in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this great firearm. The new pistol is almost an exact replica of the original 1911 but 85% the size. The smaller size makes it very light and easy to handle, especially for smaller shooters.

The frame and slide of the Browning 1911-22 are machined from aluminum alloy with a matte blued finish. The barrel has a stainless steel block and target crown. The new 1911-22 has a single action trigger and straight blow back action for enhanced simplicity and reliability.

Other features include fixed sights, detachable 10-round magazine, manual thumb safety and grip safety. An A-1 and Compact model will be offered.

For more information on Browning’s new 1911-22 and other Browning products, visit www.browning.com.

Rinehart's Rhinoblock Target

Rinehart 3-D Targets

Janesville, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Rinehart Targets is proud to announce that after rigorous testing and evaluation by Field & Stream’s expert editors, the new Rinehart RhinoBlock Target has been awarded the “Best of the Best” title by Field & Stream Magazine.

The award is given annually to only the best and brightest new hunting products that are deemed critical to a hunter’s success in the field, and are then featured in the September issue of the magazine, which is on stands now.

Forty-seven Field & Stream testers in 11 states and Providences evaluated more than 250 pieces of sporting gear in order to award the best hunting products introduced in 2010 with the “Best of the Best” distinction. Sharing the winners circle with Rinehart were top hunting manufacturers such as Ford, Yamaha and Brunton — while the Rinehart RhinoBlock was one of only four winners in the archery category, and the one and only archery target to take home the title in at least the last five years.

“We’re honored to receive recognition from such an esteemed publication as Field & Stream,” says Rinehart Vice President James McGovern.

“The new Rinehart RhinoBlock is unlike any target on the market, and we’re extremely thrilled it has proven itself to be the ultimate choice for bowhunters.”

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

The new Rinehart RhinoBlock Target is the industry’s first and only cube-shaped target to feature Rinehart’s patented locking insert — allowing shooters to simply replace just its core instead of purchasing an entirely new target. And, thanks to its incredible versatility, the RhinoBlock is virtually three targets in one — eliminating the need for hunters to purchase multiple practice targets.

Two sides of the cube display a textured, life-like 3-D deer target zone, one displaying outlined vital areas of a deer, and the other detailing an anatomically correct display of a deer’s organs. The other four faces of the target are comprised of Rinehart’s signature, highly visible target zones — allowing shooters to continue target practice even in low light conditions. Two of these sides consist of twelve smaller zones for consistent arrow shooting and placement, while the final two sides feature one large target zone for honing, surrounded by four smaller zones.

Like all incredibly durable Rinehart Targets, the Rinehart RhinoBlock is constructed from the company’s signature solid, .self-healing’ foam, which allows it to take repeated shots from field points, broadheads or even expandables without losing its shape or integrity. Plus, thanks to this innovative foam, arrows can be removed with such ease; even a child can pull every arrow out without so much as breaking a sweat.

The Rinehart RhinoBlock measures in at 16x16x13, and has a suggested retail price of $149.99. For more information about the new Rinehart RhinoBlock Target — or Rinehart’s extensive line of premium quality targets for bowhunters and competitive archers — contact Rinehart at 1809 Beloit Avenue,

Janesville, WI 53546 • Telephone: (608) 757-8153 • Or visit www.rinehart3D.com.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Winchester Ammunition Ballistic Silvertip lead-free bullet recently received the “Best of the Best” Award from Field & Stream magazine.

The truly innovative lead-free load takes varmint hunting to a new level, using fragmenting copper core technology to incorporate a lead-free bullet in both .223 Rem. and .22-250 Rem. in the Ballistic Silvertip line.

This technologically advanced bullet brought to you by Winchester and Nosler features a gilding metal jacket and a plastic tip to reduce tip damage and promote long-range performance. The fragmenting copper core is engineered to explode on impact.

“We are truly honored to receive the “Best of the Best” from Field & Stream,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “We work hard to offer the most innovative ammunition and we feel the technology behind this bullet is evident on impact. It means a great deal to us for our ammunition and hard work to be recognized by such an outstanding publication.”

The Winchester Ballistic Silvertip lead-free product line will meet the increased customer demand in regions with lead-free regulations, as well as the growth of varmint hunting across all parts of North America.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports

Winchester Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer.

To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505 or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

Montana Decoy Mr T turkey Decoy Awarded “Best Of The Best” From Field & Stream

Montana Decoy

Colstrip, MT --(Ammoland.com)- Montana Decoy recently received the “Best of the Best” Award from Field & Stream magazine for its Mr. T decoy, the most realistic decoy on the market.

The Mr. T strutting longbeard takes the full strut decoy to a totally new level of realism with the High Definition (HD) and two-sided strutting image process.

The Mr. T decoy provides several set-up options and is easy to carry and use. The decoy takes up less space than a standard seat cushion.

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

Measuring a super small 9x9x2 inches folded Mr. T takes the field at a full 28 inches tall by 17 inches wide and only weighs 10.5 oz.

“Our staff at Montana Decoy has worked hard to offer our customers the most innovative and realistic products on the market,” said Jerry McPherson, owner Montana Decoys.

“We are truly honored for the Mr. T decoy to be recognized as the “Best of the Best” by Field & Stream. We will continue diligently working to develop decoys that meet the high standards of “Best of the Best.”

Visit www.montanadecoy.com or call 888-332-6998 for a full list of decoys, tips and where to find a dealer near you.

About Montana Decoy
Created in 1996 by Jerry McPherson, Montana Decoy got its start from an average hunter trying to improve his bowhunting success. Tormented by an uncooperative bull elk, McPherson returned to his truck, thinking about how he could design a packable decoy without adding bulk and weight. McPherson got inspiration from folding band saw blades. He utilized the same twist-and-fold concept to hold open the decoy image.

Montana Decoy offers turkey, elk, whitetail, mule deer, antelope and predator options along with a Moo Cow confidence decoy. All share the same ease of use, light weight and ultra realistic HD photography.

Aimpoint Hunter H34L / H34S Sights

Aimpoint

Chantilly, VA,--(Ammoland.com)- Aimpoint , the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, is honored to have received two recent awards for its newest line of sights – the Aimpoint Hunter Series.

The Hunter H34L was recognized by Field & Stream magazine in the 2010 “Best of the Best” awards as part of the essential gear feature.

“Being recognized with a 2010 „Best of the Best? is a true honor for Aimpoint” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. “Field & Stream has an excellent awards program, and this helps validate the quality and durability of the Hunter Series sights. Aimpoint remains dedicated to the hunting market, and you will see further innovations as we move forward.”

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

In addition to the Field & Stream 2010 “Best of the Best” award, On Target magazine bestowed its 2010 Editors Choice Award on both the Hunter H34L and H34S.

The Hunter Series sights were recognized for their high-end riflescope configuration and extremely long battery life of 50,000 hours on a single battery. The Hunter H34L is a full-length non-magnified sight ideal for use on center fire rifles with standard or magnum actions.

The compact version, the H34S, is designed for use on short action rifles and hunting shotguns. Both versions feature enhanced optical performance provided by a 34mm tube, a newly designed front-mounted adjustment system that helps get shooters on target even faster than before, and a silently operated digital push-button intensity adjustment touch pad.

The Aimpoint Hunter Series is available exclusively through Brownells, Midway USA and SWFA.

For more information on Aimpoint and Aimpoint products, visit our websites at: www.aimpoint.com , www.aimpointdealer.com

Final Approach Eliminator Cargo Blind

Final Approach

Overland Park, KS. --(AmmoLand.com)- The Eliminator Cargo Blind (E.C.B.) from Final Approach has been chosen by Field and Stream as one of their Best of the Best products for 2010.

The Eliminator Cargo Blind is a full featured layout blind with removable wheels that makes it easy to move up to a dozen full body decoys, four dozen silhouettes or over 200 rag decoys, plus your gun, flags and other gear quickly and easily to your hunting spot.

The E.C.B. is made with a sturdy lightweight aluminum frame and is covered in durable 600-denier poly fabric with a waterproof coating, along with ¾ inch closed cell foam in the base to insulate the hunter from the cold.

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

Products selected for Field and Stream’s Best of the Best awards are tested by the magazine’s staff, along with some of the top hunters and shooters in the country.

“Winning this award is a real honor”, said John Mullett, Product Director for Final Approach. “Products selected for Best of the Best are tested under rigorous conditions and only those that meet the high expectations of the testers make the cut.”

For more information, visit www.fabrand.com or call consumer inquiries at 800-423-3537.

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, Cébé, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement, Stoney Point, Hoppe’s, Butler Creek, Millett, Uncle Mike’s, Final Approach and Simmons brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

Gorilla Undercover FX2 Hunting Blind

Gorilla Tree Stands

FLUSHING, Mich. --(AmmoLand.com)-Eastman Outdoors, Inc. – a leading manufacturer of quality hunting equipment and accessories, is proud to announce that its newest blind, the Gorilla Gear Undercover FX2 Blind, has been awarded a Field and Stream Best of the Best award for 2010

“To come out with a product and win an award that has such a high caliber of history behind it is very rewarding,” stated Marketing Manager Mike Snyder.

“The FX2 is a great blind for those hunters who do a run-n-gun style of hunting.”

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

This highly portable 2 hub blind sets up quickly and offers a spacious interior perfect for the gun, crossbow, or compound bow hunter. It features a generous 76” x 62” base, 72” height, and a large 37”x 23” primary front shooting window.

Featuring a total of five spacious shooting windows, the FX2 is constructed with whisper quiet 300 D fabric and utilizes Eastman’s DurahubTM system for 4 times the strength and durability of other competitive hub blinds.

Mossy Oak Break-Up exterior and ShadowBlocker interior provide superior concealment. Portability of this ultra-light 12 lb. blind is made even easier with a backpack style carrying bag.

About Eastman Outdoors
Eastman Outdoors Inc. is a leading manufacturer of quality hunting equipment and accessories. Eastman Outdoors’ products are available throughout North America at leading retailers and hunting specialty stores. For more information about Eastman Outdoors’ products, contact customer service at (810) 733-6360 or visit www.eastmanoutdoors.com.

Break-Up is a registered trademark of Haas Company, Inc.

Gorilla Tree Stands

FLUSHING, Mich. --(AmmoLand.com)- Gorilla, Inc. a leading manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories is proud to announce that its Silverback HX stand has been awarded the prestigious Field and Stream Best of the Best Award for Treestands.

This is now the sixth straight year that Gorilla has taken a Best of the Best award for a treestand related item.

“We are honored to receive this award,” stated Mike Snyder, the company’s Marketing Manager.

“By providing hunters with the perfect balance between size, weight and portability, this stand has proven itself to be a must-have for serious hunters.”

Gorilla Silverback HX Tree Stand

The Silverback HX weighs in at only 12 lbs. and features a 21” X 27” platform.

The stand also features XT-6 nylon washers for silent performance, Easy-Cinch dual claw straps for secure fastening and Mossy Oak Treestand camo for superior concealment. The stand is rated for 275 lbs. and has a suggested retail of $139.99.

About Gorilla, Inc.
Gorilla, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the Gorilla Treestands, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Yamaha 2011 Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPS

Yamaha

CYPRESS, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has received Field & Stream magazine’s “Best of the Best” award for the new 2011 Grizzly 450 with Electric Power Steering (EPS).

The 2010 recognition gives Yamaha a clean sweep for its power steering models – the 2007 Grizzly 700 EPS, 2009 Grizzly 550 EPS and now 2011 Grizzly 450 EPS have all been named “Best of the Best” since Yamaha introduced power steering to the ATV world in 2006.

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

According to Field & Stream: The Best of the Best judging criteria include the significance of the innovation, the quality of the design, and the value it brings to hunters. Criteria varied, depending upon the category, but all of the winning products shared one quality: excellence in their field. The Grizzly 450 EPS will be featured in the September 2010 issue of Field & Stream.

“The ‘Best of the Best’ is one of the outdoor industry’s biggest awards, and Yamaha is proud to be a four-time winner including all of our top utility ATVs and the Rhino 700 Side-by-Side vehicle,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s marketing manager.

“Outdoorsmen use these machines for scouting, hauling, food plotting and various other challenging hunting situations. Whether we are talking about the mid-size or big bore class, the Grizzly line’s off-road capabilities and reputation for durability and reliability make these vehicles stand out for customers who collect the best gear.”

The new Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS comes with Yamaha’s industry-leading electric power steering, a new one-piece frame and an all-new rear sealed wet brake. It also incorporates Yamaha’s Ultramatic automatic transmission with CVT clutch system, On-Command 2WD, 4WD and 4WD with full diff-lock, and four-wheel independent suspension. It is available this summer in Hunter Green, Steel Blue and Realtree AP HD camo.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

ATVs with engines greater than 90cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older.

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Weaver Optics

ONALASKA, Wis. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Weaver® Optics is pleased to announce their new 40/44™ series of riflescopes has captured Field & Stream’s coveted 2009 “Best of the Best Award” in the optics category. This honor marks the one-year anniversary of Weaver Optics’ return to the ATK family of brands and demonstrates ATK’s commitment to the optics market.

40/44 series resonates with users
Introduced in early 2009, the 40/44 series was designed to satisfy the value shopper looking to get the most scope for their money. According to Tom Knudtson, Weaver product line manager, “In tough economic times, when even the most avid shooters become a little value-conscious it’s important to have quality products geared for all budgets. We feel the 40/44 series is one such product.” Evidently the folks at Field & Stream seem to agree, when they claimed “saying you can’t go wrong for the price here is an understatement.”

Field & Stream 2009 Best of the Best Award

Best of the Best criteria
To be awarded “Best of the Best” status from Field & Stream, products must pass an intensive array of testing for performance and reliability. Among other tests, Weaver’s 40/44 3-9x40mm riflescope successfully passed the stringent requirements of being:
• subjected to the shock of firing 325-grain .45/70 loads
• frozen and then submerged into warm water for five minutes with the turret caps removed to test for fogging or leaking
• repeatedly adjusted to test the ¼ MOA for consistency and accuracy

With 500 products submitted for testing and 27 experienced field testers pushing them to the max, only a surviving few remained to be crowned “Best of the Best.”

Packed with features
Weaver’s 40/44 series are comprised of scopes that possess either 40mm or 44mm objectives and contain features shooters have come to expect in quality glass. Things like fully multi-coated lenses, waterproof/shockproof/fogproof performance and one-piece tube construction. Other elements that make the 40/44 series a Field & Stream “Best of the Best” winner are:

• • broad range of magnification ranges
• • aspherical lens system (on some models)
• • Ballistic-X reticle
• • rugged construction
• • bright, clear glass that performs in low light conditions

Discover how Weaver® brings more than 80 years of innovation and expertise to the shooting experience. Visit Weaver Optics.

About Weaver® Optics
Weaver Optics and Mounting Systems bring more than 77 years of innovation and expertise to the shooting experience. Engineered to be the most reliable optics systems, Weaver offers a full line of scopes and mounting systems. Weaver rings set a standard for which many mounting systems are still measured and continue to provide precision shooters with the most important part of their setup. For more information and product images, visit www.weaver-mounts.com.

Benelli Vinci Shotgun in Action

Benelli USA World Class Shotguns

ACCOKEEK, MD —-(AmmoLand.com)- Benelli’s revolutionary new Vinci semi-auto shotgun has been selected for a Field & Stream “Best of the Best Award” in the shotgun category for 2009.

The Vinci faced stiff competition in its category, but the judges ultimately decided that it was the most innovative and best-designed product in the shotgun class. The Vinci will be featured in Field & Stream’s September 2009 issue.

Field & Stream 2009 Best of the Best Award

Field & Stream annually tests and compares hunting gear, to find the best new products on the market. The editors of Field & Stream employ critical judging criteria such as the significance of the innovation, the quality of the design, and the value it provides the hunter. The winners in all categories shared one quality: excellence in the field.

The Vinci has no equal when it comes to the real timeline of performance speed, which involves much more than just the rapid cycling of an action. The practical “speed” shooters seek becomes a matter of how fast you can shoulder the gun, acquire the target, shoot, and recover from recoil to prepare for the next shot. And don’t forget reliability—Benelli continues to be the most reliable auto-loading shotgun in the world. Once again, Benelli leaves the competition in the dust.

“To be honored with Field & Stream’s Best of the Best Award, confirms what other outdoor writers and hunters have already discovered” said Stephen McKelvain, Benelli USA’s VP of Marketing & Communications, “that the new Vinci meets or beats our marketing claims and is truly revolutionary.”

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Whether you’re looking for a 12 gauge shotgun, a 20 gauge shotgun, a pump shotgun, or a specialty model, Benelli shotguns are simply perfect. Benelli offers the world’s largest selection, with more than 120 different models to choose from.