Birchwood Casey Battle At Sea Targets

Birchwood Casey

Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- The new line of Dirty Bird Game Targets from Birchwood Casey offer shooters four great new fun shooting opportunities.

Dirty Bird Game Targets produce a white “halo” around each shot, making it easy to see your score. Shooters can use the targets for fun practice, or several shooters can compete against one another for high score.

There are no official rules, so shooters can designate their own.

Dirty Bird Game Targets come in four colorful styles. With Battle at Sea shooters take turns trying to “sink” each other’s ships.

Shot Board is a variation of the popular dart board game. Saloon Shootout takes you back to the old west for a chance to take down some mean hombres. For the avid golfer there is Chip Shot, a great way to combine target shooting with golf.

Dirty Bird Game Targets are 12″x18″ and come in packs of eight. They sell for a suggested retail price of $12.50

For more information, log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.

Secure Firearm Products

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Secure Firearm Products will be exhibiting in Booth #1008 and introducing several new products at the 2012 SHOT Show at The Sands Expo Convention Center.

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2012

The SFP Mover
The SFP Mover is constructed of zinc plated steel, aluminum, and high quality hardware which makes the SFP Mover last a lifetime. It has 2 steel uprights with folding legs for easy transportation and stability. An economy model uses your own 2 x 4 uprights attached to our new target base. The motor is attached to the upright and a line is used to pull the trolley with target along the cable. A hand held controller is used to start and stop the mover and our built in programing allows precise control of the direction and speed of the target.

The SFP Mover can be triggered with the controller or can be set up to be started with a remote target, ie popper or step on mechanism. Multiple targets can be attached to the cable to be passed by multiple windows for varied shooting scenarios.

The SFP Moving Target is unique in that it is portable because it can be set up by 1 person and in remote locations using a 12vDC power source or battery. The SFP Mover target can be programed for various scenarios such as running at a constant speed or the target can be varied to speed up or slow down during the run. The distance of the run can also be programed and is only limited by the length of cable used.

The SFP Mover is a more affordable moving target system for shooters who want to shoot a moving target, or hone their shooting skills on a moving target. The SFP Mover is perfect for competition shooters, law enforcement training, military training, ISSF running boar, NRA Action Pistol moving target event, USPSA, IPSC, and ICORE matches, as well as field archery courses.

Economy Plate Stand
The SFP Economy Plate Stand is the perfect stand for practicing or running a steel challenge type match. This stand can be used for any shooting discipline that does not require a falling target. The stands can also be set up for simulating the center area of a D1 or AP1 target for practicing ICORE, IDPA, Ruger Rimfire or NRA Action Pistol matches. Built with the same high quality and features as our standard plate stands (plates are interchangeable) the economy model is designed to be used with a 2 x 4 instead of steel upright. This saves you shipping costs as well as upright replacement in case of damage. The target still has folding legs as our standard target so it is just as portable.

All In One 1911 Firing Pin Stop Tool & Bushing Wrench
This tool SAFELY removes and installs the 1911 Firing Pin Stop, and as and added bonus is a handy Bushing Wrench. While removing the Firing Pin Stop, this tool Safely depresses the firing pin and pulls the firing pin stop from the slide. When used for installing the Firing Pin Stop, the tool Safely depresses the firing pin and pushes the firing pin stop back into the slide.

Constructed of high density nylon or aluminum and made in the USA. Best little tool in the gun shop or gun bag.

Handgun Recoil Spring Tester
Save time and money by testing and organizing all those loose recoil springs in your gun shop or tool kit. The SFP Recoil Spring Tester is an affordable Recoil Spring Tester constructed of high density nylon and made in the USA.

Can be purchased with our without a scale.

About Secure Firearm Products
Secure Firearm Products is a family owned and operated business. The Surgi family has been in the manufacturing business for over 60 years, and has developed and manufactured a high quality line of products for shooting sports enthusiasts and professionals since 2001. Their product line includes high security firearms cases, wall vaults and shooting target systems.

For more information about Secure Firearms Products visit their website at: www.securefirearmproducts.com or call (417) 649-7277.

Big Green Targets Air Gun Target

Big Green Targets

Lamar, MO –-(Ammoland.com)- Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials unveils the new Air Gun Target that combines the superior quality of their archery target design into a fun filled backyard plinking tool.

The 100% recycled material target features four sided shooting with full color all weather target faces, including one small game and varmint target and three point value targets for a variety of shooting distances.

The combination of the recycled foam outer core with a dense recycled fabric inner core creates a target that is capable of stopping pellets and BBs shot at over 1750 fps. The unique design of foam outer core with fabric inner core traps the BBs and pellets so there is no worry about ricocheted projectiles.

The long lasting Air Gun target is 12” x 12” x 12” and will literally take thousands of shots.

The Big Green Air Gun target is a perfect target to teach your family marksmanship and correct gun handling, training that neatly carries over to firearms use. The modern precision of today’s air gun offers sporting enjoyment that can be relaxing , a way to wind down, or a fun competitive challenge.

Air Gun Target Specs:

• Measures a full 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep (12 x 12 x 12)
• Air gun Rated to 1750 FPS
• Weighs approximately 10 pounds
• Suggested Retail $29.99

About Big Green Targets
Big Green Targets, a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC is the premier supplier of recycled foam archery targets. For more information on Big Green Targets or the products they offer call (888) 390-5548 or visit www.biggreentargets.com.

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research

PEARL RIVER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Magnum Research, a Kahr Arms-owned company and the maker of the Desert Eagle pistols, has announced it will introduce a new .22 LR rifle in their popular Magnum Lite series for 2012, the MLR22AT.

The MLR22AT will give .22 LR rifle shooters something to get excited about. The new ambidextrous lightweight thumbhole 10/22 stock is made of polypropylene with fiber additives for maximum strength.

The stock comb height is designed high enough to comfortably and properly shoot with optics. The new stock design also features a semi palm swell on both sides of the pistol grip, and a molded-to-fit hard rubber butt plate attached with screws.

This rifle will be equipped with the Magnum Lite revolutionary patented graphite bull barrel, exclusive to Magnum Research. The patented uni-directional graphite fibers, parallel to the bore axis, results in a barrel with six-times the stiffness of conventional steel. The lighter barrel weights (from 13-16 oz, depending on barrel length) are easier to wield and dissipate heat up to 43% faster than steel. The result is rim fire performance of extreme accuracy.

Other features include a .22LR Benz target chamber designed specifically for semi-automatics; full floating barrel for maximum accuracy, CNC-machined receiver from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum forging with an integral weaver-type rail for optics and a black anodized finish. The MLR22AT has an approximate weight of 4 ¼ lbs, barrel length of 17 inches, and over all length of 35 ½ inches.

This rifle utilizes the 10/22 trigger group and 10/22 rotary magazines. MRI bolts are manufactured and machined from heat treated and thorough hardened 4140 steel with minimum headspace for better accuracy.

MSRP for the MLR22AT will be $562. The rifles will start shipping in spring 2012.

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

Magnum Research MLR22AT .22LR Rifle

For more information about Magnum Research products, visit www.magnumresearch.com.

To learn more about Kahr Arms, visit www.kahr.com

ZMB Industries

Poway, CA –-(Ammoland.com)- Zombie Industries, LLC, the leaders and original creators of the industry’s first Bleeding Tactical Mannequin Zombie targets and radical line of paper, cardboard skeet holding, and exploding targets will debut their entire line of disturbingly entertaining targets at the 2012 SHOT Show.

The entire line can be found at the American Tactical Import’s booth #16538.

The uniquely designed Bleeding Zombies Tactical Mannequin Targets bleed when you shoot them. The targets can take up to 1000+ rounds of rifle/ pistol cartridges ranging from .22 all the way to .50 BMG, and come with everything needed for easy set up.

In addition the Bleeding Zombies feature 100% Biodegradable Matter inside.

Bleeding Zombies Tactical Mannequin Targets

Zombie Industries will also be introducing their new line of Mutilating Zombie 3D mannequin which leave a 1” florescent orange mark where shot, in addition to their complete line of paper, cardboard skeet holding, & Exploding Targets.

Finally, ZMB Industries will be unveiling their greatly anticipated new line of 3D Bleeding Animal Hunting Targets and their game changing 3D Military/LE Targets.

These new targets are sure to change the firearms industry forever. All of our 3D targets offer a 170 degree strike point and immediate operator feedback to strengthen reality.

ZMB Industries, LLC… Shooting into the future!
ZMB Industries, LLC is the leading manufacturer of the World’s First & only, patent pending, 3D Bleeding & Mutilating Tactical Mannequin Targets. For more information about or products & dealer sales, please contact Nicholas Iannitti at Nick@ZombieIndustries.com or 858.386.0950 today.

Big Green Targets Gamer Field Point Target

Big Green Targets

Lamar, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials unveils the new “Gamer” Field Point Target that is unlike any archery target on the market.

The 100% recycled material target features two unique “game” target faces designed to create longer target life and add hours of entertainment to your shooting and measures 20 x 20 x 13 inches.

High definition screen-printed front and back target faces provide remarkably sharp and crystal clear graphics.

The front face of the archery target has variable size shooting spots that highlight different point values along with a deer skull allowing archers to create exciting competitive games while honing their shooting skills.

The back face of the archery target has a screen-printed dartboard that offers shooters the opportunity for creating endless hours of shooting fun.

Like every Big Green Target, the “Gamer” features a proprietary design consisting of a heat bonded, layered closed-cell foam outer core filled with recycled fabric that is designed to stop blazing fast arrows, they are also built with arrow ease-of-removal in mind to ensure an enjoyable shooting experience. The “Gamer” Target is Crossbow Rated to 350FPS.

“Gamer” Field Point Target Specs:

• Measures a full 20 inches tall by 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep (20 x 20 x 13)
• Crossbow Rated to 350 FPS
• Weighs approximately 25 pounds
• Suggested Retail $89.99

About Big Green Targets
Big Green Targets, a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC is the premier supplier of recycled foam archery targets. For more information on Big Green Targets or the products they offer call (888) 390-5548 or visit www.biggreentargets.com.

*Note: This is the last segment of our three-part series entitled “Shooting Steel Targets.” Part One was published in September and Part Two was published in early October by the Action Target Journal.

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Many people are hesitant to shoot on steel targets because of bad experiences they have heard of, been the victim of, or witnessed.

Over the years, Action Target has been approached time and again by those who have access to steel, welding equipment, and the ability to shoot on their property.

Each and every time we hear similar scenarios: “I cut up this piece of steel [usually 1" thick or greater] to use as a target. It should stop the bullets, but they either go right through it or cause unsafe ricochet and splatter.”

That would make anyone a little skeptical to shoot on steel, wouldn’t it?

So, as we publish the concluding segment of information dedicated to shooting portable steel targets, it is vital to include some facts about steel. We have included some information about what steel actually is, the hardness and quality associated with different ratings of steel, and some truths about steel that affect safety.

With more and more companies and individuals manufacturing steel targets, the water has become increasingly muddy where accurate information is concerned. With technical data provided by the American Iron and Steel Institute in Washington D.C., this report is designed to cut through the recent hype and establish a basis of fact for accurate evaluation and comparison.

What is Steel?
Steel is an alloy metal composed of iron and varying amounts of carbon and/or other elements such as chromium, nickel, tungsten, manganese, and so on. Steel with specific properties and characteristics is created by adjusting the overall chemical composition or by altering the various production processes such as rolling, finishing, and heat treatment. Because each of these factors can be modified, there is potentially no limit to the number of different steel recipes that can be created. Currently, there are over 3,000 cataloged grades or chemical compositions of steel available. Steel can utilize a wide variety of alloying elements and heat treatments to develop the most desirable combination of properties.

Steel Hardness and Quality
For steel targets to be functional and safe, they should be made of high-quality through hardened steel that has a minimum Brinell hardness number (BHN) of at least 500. The steel must also provide sufficient strength, toughness, and impact resistance. The Brinell hardness test depends upon the resistance offered to the penetration of a carbide steel ball (1.6 mm diameter) when subjected to a weight of 12.6 kg. The resulting hardness value is computed as the ratio of the applied load to the area of the indentation produced. This test is accepted as a worldwide standard for measuring the hardness of steel.

Truth: There are Two Factors that Affect the Hardness of Steel
The first is the amount of carbon and other alloying elements in its chemical composition, and the second is the manner in which the heating and cooling of the steel is manipulated. These factors are determined at the most fundamental level and affect the finished steel as a whole.

Truth: Steel Hardness Is a Critical Safety Issue
The hardness of the steel is so critical because only a smooth surface will generate predictable splatter patterns. Steel that is not sufficiently hard can develop pits, craters, dimples, and other hazardous deformations. When a bullet hits one of these deformations, it is impossible to predict where the splatter will go, thereby creating an unacceptable training environment.

There are many steel mills located around the world, but only a select few are able to produce steel that is hard enough and of sufficient quality to be safely used for steel targets. HARDOX / SSAB, Bethlehem-Lucas, Oregon Steel Mills, and NKK are major producers of such steel. Each of these companies may have minor proprietary differences in their production methods, but they all must make sheets of hard steel in essentially the same way.

Nevertheless, some suppliers of targets and shooting range equipment attempt to muddy the water and create perceived differences in steel quality where none exist. One particularly misleading claim refers to AR steel as “surface hardened” only.

We state the following with all possible force:

Despite the inaccurate claims, AR steel is NOT surface hardened. It is through hardened. Witness the quotes listed below from steel suppliers around the country.

• Chapel Steel: “AR steel is a quenched & tempered, through hardened, wear-resistant grade of abrasion resistant steel plate used for severe impact.” (Source: http://www.chapelsteel.com/ar500-ar500f.html)
• Heflin Steel: “Heflin REM 500 abrasion resistant plate is a premium grade wear plate, ideal for extreme abrasion coupled with resistance to impact. REM 500 plate is through hardened up to a 3″ thickness for maximum hardness and abrasion resistance.” (Source: http://www.escocorp.com/heflin_steel/wear/materials.html)
• Benco Steel: “AR steel is a through hardened steel with high hardness for use where there is severe impact and abrasion.” (Source: http://bencosteel.thomasnet.com/category/plates)

Note: These companies are steel suppliers, not manufacturers or producers. They buy steel from the actual manufacturers like HARDOX / SSAB, and then re-sell it to their own customers.

Action Target uses only high-quality, through hardened steel with a Brinell hardness rating of at least 500, and we use it in every one of our ballistic steel products.

Be careful not to get caught up in the “more is better” mindset. Just because a Brinell hardness number (BHN) of 500 or 550 is good, it does not mean a rating of 700 is better. While you must use steel that is hard enough for the task, going overboard only impacts your checkbook and not the product.

For more information on portable steel targets, Action Target has created one of the most comprehensive documents on the subject. The Action Target Steel Resource Guide (PDF) provides details on the properties of steel, how they relate to steel targets, and why they are important and so much more.

If you are looking for information about a specific target, visit our Portable Targets page of our website.

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Birchwood Casey Launches Darkotic Target Website

Birchwood Casey

Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Birchwood Casey’s new line of Darkotic zombie style targets were an instant hit as soon as they were introduced.

“Zombie” shoots are gaining in popularity as shooters look for ways to add fun to their target practice sessions.

In response to consumer interest in all things Darkotic, Birchwood Casey has launched a new dedicated website, www.darkotictargets.com The new site allows fans to upload photos from their latest zombie shoot, as well as order Darkotic targets directly online.

The new site also features slow motion video clips of Darkotic targets being shot and a “News of the Dead” section with links to online zombie games, upcoming shooting events and the all latest zombie news.

Two different types of Darkotic targets are available. The first are reactive splattering targets that measure 12″x18″ and come in packs of 8. They sell for a suggested retail price of $13.98. The second group of full color targets is printed on plain paper and measure 23″x35″. They come in packs of 100 at a price of $1.98 per each target, making them great for ranges or groups. The 23″x35″ size also works great for archery shooters.

Don’t miss out on what the zombies are doing in your area – visit www.darkotictargets.com

For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.

Federal Premium Gold Medal Target Loads

FederalPremium.com

ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Federal Premium’s rebate offer for up to $100 back with the purchase of Gold Medal Target loads is still open.

Consumers who purchase at least 10 boxes by Oct. 31, 2011 are eligible to receive $2.00 cash-back per box. Rebates are now available for redemption.

Premium Practice
Gold Medal Target loads provide shooters with a superior competition and practice option. These shotshells are known for their terrific performance and consistency and remain unmatched in the industry. Gold Medal Target loads are available from 12-gauge to .410-caliber. Shooters can find their ideal option using Federal’s load recommendation tool at www.FederalPremium.com/Recommendation.

Rebate Options
All Gold Medal Target loads are eligible for money-back. One case or 10 boxes is eligible for $20.00 cash back. A maximum of five cases or 50 boxes are eligible for $100.00 cash back.

Purchase must be made before October 31, 2011 and completed rebate coupon must be received by November 15, 2011. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household. For a printable rebate coupon, please visit www.federalpremium.com/pdf/FP592_FederalPremiumGoldMedalRebateCoupon.pdf.

To view Federal’s line of Gold Medal Target loads, check out what’s new or browse through the entire Federal Premium lineup, please visit www.FederalPremium.com.

About Federal Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and is part of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on Federal, visit www.FederalPremium.com.

Mark Hampton, one of many successful Olympic Trap shooters, with his head down and following through.

FieldandClays.com

FieldandClays.com --(Ammoland.com)- There are many reasons why trapshooters miss targets, but in my opinion, the most common reason for losses is lifting the head prior to shooting the target.

This is a difficult problem for many shooters because they don’t realize that the head is being lifted. The head need not be lifted a great deal in order for the target to be missed. This is because of the “megaphone effect”.

The megaphone effect means that a slight lift in the head from the stock, (the mouthpiece of the megaphone), is compounded by distance and by the time the shot reaches the area of the target, (the open end of the megaphone), the mistake is much larger and often results in a lost target.

Fortunately, there is a way for shooters to prevent lost targets due to head lifting and at the same time, allows a shooter to see his own target pointing errors. It’s called follow through. Now, when I mention follow through, I’m not referring to the gun moving beyond the target after the gun has been fired. That’s called momentum and if you’re building up enough momentum to carry the gun well beyond the target, then the gun is probably a little out of control. The follow through I’m speaking of is keeping the head on the stock long enough to insure that head lifting will never cause a lost target.

For those of you who would like to develop follow through, you will have to do a little thinking about it when you practice shooting until the follow through becomes second nature to your style of shooting. At that point, you won’t have to think your way through each shot as follow through will just be a part of what you do each time you call for and shoot at a target. I wouldn’t want you to have to think too much during a competition because every time someone tells me that they were shooting quite well and “I got to thinking”, I know they are going to tell me about losing a target. We want follow through to become second nature to you so that thinking is no longer necessary. Now, all you need to do is see the target and react to what you see without having to think.

In order to develop follow through, you must force yourself to pick out a piece of the target you just broke and point at it before you dismount the gun. By doing this, you will insure that you are still well attached to the stock after breaking a target. If you are still lifting your head, you will be made aware of the situation when you try to point at the piece and you can’t get a good sight picture. If you are not lifting your head, you will still have your normal sight picture and pointing at a piece of the target will be easy. In addition, with the sight picture still intact, you will clearly see pointing errors if you happen to over lead, under lead or shoot above or below a target.

Follow through will make a much better shooter out of you, but like I said earlier, it will take some thinking during practice sessions until follow through becomes second nature to you. If you watch for this practice while watching some of the better shooters, you find that their heads stay put long after the shot is fired. If you develop the same habit, you will probably find yourself in more shootoffs with those same better shooters.

Good luck and don’t forget to keep your head down.

About:
FieldandClays.com; is dedicated to furthering knowledge and the positive enhancement of the shooting sports. FieldandClays.com is the magazine promoting family-sporting fun with a gun. Trap, Skeet, Clays, and Hunting. It is a publication devoted to the shooting sports, by shooters. The staff members are active participants and competitors experienced in the shooting industry, publish the magazine. Visit: www.FieldandClays.com

Extreme Hostage Target Video

Challenge Targets

Fort Thomas, KY --(Ammoland.com)- This video highlights our new Extreme Reactive Target and Extreme Hostage Target.

This target system brings realism to tactical training exercises. You supply the cardboard, targets, and furring strips and the system will do the rest.

Construct a “sail” and attach to the back of the furring strip on the threat target and watch as the wind catches the sail to create random “life-like” movements.

The action is so life like you have to watch the video before you believe it.

Challenge Targets Extreme Hostage Target is used for hostage simulation training.

The patented design generates random movement of the hostage target behind a stationary threat target. This system is now available to civilians for only $399. Visit www.challengetargets.com for more information.

Champion Traps and Targets

ONALASKA, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Champion Traps & Targets announces new VisiColor Zombie Targets.

Shooters will be blasting these new targets at Outbreak Omega 4, a zombie-themed shoot in Morristown, MN on July 9.

Look for these striking targets to arrive on store shelves before Labor Day weekend.

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Champion VisiColor Zombies Eddie the Executive

Vivid Options Make Shooters Engage and React
Champion’s new VisiColor Zombie Targets are reactive, engaging and provide instant feedback. VisiColor technology indicates different shot zones with different colors. Bright radiation green color indicates hits to zombie vital zones. Body shots deliver fluorescent yellow reactions. Misses and accidental hits to hostages and background areas appear white.

Champion’s proprietary ultra-visibility printing technology nearly brings these back-from-the-dead creatures to life. Movie-quality imagery enables “Eddie the Executive” and his freaky friends appear like they are walking right up the shooting alley. Impressive appearances take zombie realism to the next level and help separate these technologically-advanced targets from the competition.

A Variety of Options to Improve Accuracy
These 12-inch by 18-inch targets feature large shooting areas and stunning zombie images. Eight different targets provide a unique assortment of zombie foes in different situations—which makes blasting these moaning creatures a fun and ever-changing task.

Targets are available in two different 6-pack options with three separate target designs each. Two different 50-count bulk packages are also available. Shooting scenarios and images range from hostage situations and door breeches to zombie street attacks.

Shooters preparing to stop the next zombie apocalypse now know where to turn for unmatched realism—Champion’s VisiColor Zombie Targets.

To search through Champion’s entire lineup of traps, targets, eye and ear protection and shooting gear, please visit www.championtarget.com.

Part No. Description

• 46050 Zombie Variety 6-Pack – Hostage
• 46052 Zombie Variety 6-Pack – Attack
• 46080 Zombie 50-Count Bulk Pack – Door Breech
• 46082 Zombie 50-Count Bulk Pack – Street Attack

About Champion
Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. For more information please visit www.championtarget.com.

Shooters can test their long-range rifle shooting skills in comfort at Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf, which is located a short drive north of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Spirit Ridge

TREMONTON, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Shotgunners have skeet, trap and sporting clays and now there’s a new game in town for long-distance riflemen, thanks to Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf.

This 10,000-acre shooters’ paradise, located a short drive north of Salt Lake City, Utah, offers more than 30 realistic wildlife targets set at distances ranging from 175 to 1,300 yards.

Marksmen can test their long-range accuracy on multiple rifle golf targets set up at different angles and slopes along a 6-mile course. ATVs are used to travel to each of the four stations and shooters can choose from the classic course for newcomers or the more challenging masters’ course. Each hole or target is assigned a par value depending on the degree of difficulty. Shooters can cut strokes from their score by hitting the life-size wildlife targets in the vitals area. Successful shooters are rewarded by a “dinging” sound when they hit the steel target fitted to each silhouette.

“Rifle golf is an ideal way for hunters to practice their shooting skills. You’ll become a better shooter and identify your limits regarding how far you can accurately and consistently shoot,” said Jeff Petersen, Spirit Ridge guide. “For target shooters who love long-range shooting, rifle golf is a thrilling competition.”

Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf, set against the backdrop of north central Utah’s sweeping vistas, is a great place for friends and family to enjoy a fun target shooting adventure. Groups of four to six shooters are accompanied by a guide who assists with locating targets and scoring.

Each shooting station sits on a concrete slab covered by a metal awning and is equipped with shooting benches, a picnic table and chairs for participants, guides and spectators. The club house features meeting space, restrooms, showers and other amenities. Guests also will find lodging and restaurants in nearby Tremonton, Utah.

A single event costs only $50 and discounts are available for more frequent visitors. Spirit Ridge also can cater to larger groups and regularly hosts tournaments.

“We’re a one-of-a-kind shooting facility,” Petersen said. “While there are plenty of places to shoot targets, there’s no other operation like this. Nobody else has a range of this size and variety.”

Book your tee time now by calling 435-764-6980 or visit the website at www.spiritridgeriflegolf.com

About Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf
Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf was born in 2005 when we embarked on a mission to provide outdoorsmen and women with the most realistic, exhilarating and educational target shooting experience in the world. And we did it!

Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf, located a short drive north of Salt Lake City, Utah, is a must-see, must-do shooting adventure for hunters and all outdoors enthusiasts!

For more information: www.spiritridgeriflegolf.com

Block Fusion

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- With all of the photo- and video-manipulation capabilities available today, it is hard to tell what’s real and what’s been “shopped” to look real.

So when the new commercial for the BLOCK BLACK archery targets shows jet fighters, helicopters and tanks destroying the new BLOCK BLACK targets, how’d they do it?

To make the “How Tough Is The New BLOCK BLACK?” commercials, the company employed a Hollywood pyrotechnics company and filmed dozens of live explosions for two straight days. While the tanks, helicopters and jet fighters are from stock film footage, there was a little Hollywood magic utilized in the live firing of the rockets and rocket flares followed by high-explosive detonations of BLOCK targets caught on tape. That part was all real.

“Sure we probably could have created the commercials using computer technology; however, we wanted complete realism in the explosions, just like the time-lapse video clips that show hundreds of arrows being shot into our targets,” said Mike Weinkauf, executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

“Those rockets and explosions aren’t video tricks or gimmicks. It is 100-percent real. We actually blew up the targets with high explosives and other pyrotechnics.”

This and the other award-winning BLOCK target commercials can be viewed on the newly updated website, www.blocktarget.com.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures GlenDel 3D targets, Hurricane Bag targets and Shooter Buck targets. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.blocktarget.com, www.glendel.com, www.hurricanebagtargets.com or www.shooter3d.com.

Champion has crowned the winners of their second annual Range Contest. Participants had the chance to win the Ultimate Shooting Range—a fully-outfitted range system loaded with gear valued at more than $1,700. Two additional backyard range gear systems were also up for grabs. The three prize packages were loaded with targets, trap throwers, sporting clays, shooting glasses, hearing muffs and more. Hunters and shooters had a chance to win by submitting a 200-word essay online. Exhibition shooter Tom Knapp helped judge the more than 150 entries.

Champion Traps and Targets

ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Champion announces the second annual Range Contest winners. Cullen Grissom edged out the competition with his 200-word essay to win a fully outfitted personal shooting range package loaded with Champion shooting accessories and gear worth more than $1,700. Two other finalists also won backyard shooting range gear packages from Champion.

The Ultimate Shooting Range Winner
The grand prize winner, Cullen Grissom, is an avid shooter who loves the fun Champion brings to shooting practice. And, he’s actively involved in two organizations promoting the shooting sports. He works with youth to develop skills, confidence and personal responsibility as an Assistant Scoutmaster with the local Boy Scouts troop and is a Shotgun Coach of the 4-H Sportsman’s Club in Brazos County, Texas.

Popular, Competitive Contest
Champion awarded three lucky winners a fully-stocked personal shooting range gear package in this years’ Range Contest. Champion spokesperson Tom Knapp selected the finalists from more than 150 entries. Prize packages were filled with the latest and greatest from Champion—targets, shooting accessories, eye and ear protection and more.

Now, the winners can blast clays, plink for hours, or enjoy some fast and furious handgun action with a number of great Champion products. Check out the gear packages and see some suggested range layouts online, at www.ChampionBackyard.com.

2011 Champion Range Contest
The next Champion Range Contest is set to kickoff July 1, 2011 and run through Dec. 31, 2011. Consumers can expect more entrants and upgraded prize packages. Three finalists will each receive a fully-outfitted shooting range system loaded with Champion gear. To learn more, please visit www.ChampionBackyard.com. Online entry opens July 1, 2011.

“We were impressed by the response to the Range Contest this year,” said Brand Director Raluca Simian. “The competition was tight—Tom Knapp had a tough decision on his hands. Cullen and the other finalists all received great prize packages loaded with the latest traps, targets and accessories from Champion.”

To check out the entire Champion lineup, please visit www.ChampionTarget.com.

About Champion
Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. For more information please visit www.ChampionTarget.com.

Special $25 and $50 mail-in rebate offers bring Champion trap throwers to discounted prices—all year long. Hunters and shooters can invest in more electric traps, paper targets or stock up on clay pigeons with the cash back. The new WheelyBird auto-feed trap makes backyard shooting practice fun and easy with the whole family. This compact trap is highly mobile and has great power too. Many popular Champion electric trap throwers are eligible for this rebate.

Champion Traps and Targets

ONALASKA, Wis. – -(Ammoland.com)- Champion introduces $25 and $50 mail-in rebate offers for purchases on many popular electric trap throwers.

The WheelyBird, EasyBird series, SST and 180-Sporter Traps are all eligible for cash back. Rebates are now available for redemption.

Compact, Concentrated Power
The new WheelyBird automatic trap features adjustable launch angles and a powerful 55-yard target launching capability.

Champion WheelyBird Auto-Feed Trap Thrower

A compact and lightweight design makes backyard clay target shooting with the whole family possible—all for a great suggested retail price of $420.00. Learn more about this new trap, at www.championtarget.com/traps/recreational/wheelybird.

The $25 rebates are available on WheelyBirds purchased between Feb. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2011. Completed rebate coupon must be received by September 30, 2011. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household. Printable rebate coupon available at: www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011WheelyBirdRebate-coupon.pdf.

Fast, Fun and Effective Practice
The Easybird series, SST and 180-Sporter traps are all eligible for $50 mail-in rebates. These models are ideal for serious practice—and serious fun.

Trap purchases must be made between Feb. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011. Completed rebate coupon must be received by January 31, 2012. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household. Printable rebate coupon available at: www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011EasyBirdRebate-coupon.pdf.

About Champion
Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. For more information please visit www.championtarget.com.

Birchwood Casey Dirty Bird Splattering Targets

Birchwood Casey

Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Birchwood Casey has added three new models to its Dirty Bird Splattering Target lineup.

The targets have a bright chartreuse background that shows the classic Dirty Bird splatter when shot. The target face is black with a red dot for the bull’s eye.

Dirty Bird Targets are non-adhesive so shooters can take them down and make notes on them, saving the target for future reference.

Round 6-inch and 8-inch bull’s-eye versions, which work great for close to mid-range shooting, along with a 12-inch round combination bull’s-eye/sight-in target that gives shooters the best of both worlds are available.

Suggested retail is $5.10 each for the 6″ Bull’s-Eye 16-pack, the 8″ Bull’s-Eye 8-pack or the 12″ Bull’s-Eye/Sight-in 4-pack.

For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.

Stalls with lighting, keypads, barricades, and signal lights, including Photo Eye Beam Security.

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Action Target is excited to announce the completion of the Shooters Edge Commercial Shooting Range and Retail Store located in Piney Flats, TN. This facility offers 5 Star accommodations and a clean and well designed atmosphere with extraordinary customer service.

Having the help and dedication of Joseph Bush, Don Reimer, Action Target Great Lakes Territory Manager Jason Snell, Project Manager Bryan Dahlberg, Bill Provencher from Carey’s Heating and Air Conditioning and many others, allowed us to create a range that is innovative, effective and accommodating to all types of shooters.

Equipment provided and stalled by Action Target includes the following:

• Tactical Baffle Layout: Provides for realistic training, including movement and shooting from any given point on the range with full errant round containment.
• 360 Degree Turning Target Retrievers: Perfect for decision making drills, qualifications, and tactical training. Also, includes Master Control for RSO.
• Track Runner: A running target that moves back and forth the width of the range.
• Shooting Stalls: Installed stalls came with lighting, keypads, barricades, and signal lights.
  Photo Eye Beam Security: Ensures all civilian shooters remain behind the firing line.

Congratulations Shooters Edge for a beautiful facility and phenomenal shooting range!

Other Recently Completed Projects

• Martin CSO – Robb Anderson
• PA State Police Academy – Matt Brinkerhoff
• Shelby County Sheriff’s Department – Jason Snell
• Fairfax County Law Enforcement Academy, VA – Mike Stillwell
• Odessa Police Department, TX – Aaron Ludwig
• Appleton Police Department, WI – Chris Hart

If you are interested in our products and are in the Great Lakes area, contact your Regional Representative Jason Snell. For all other areas, please visit our Contacts Page to find the territory manager for your area.

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Champion Traps and Targets unveils new radiation green DuraSeal targets and practice systems for 2011.

Champion Traps and Targets

ONALASKA, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Champion Traps and Targets unveils new radiation green DuraSeal targets and practice systems for 2011. These new offerings deliver instant feedback for hours of non-stop shooting fun.

Striking Contrast
New DuraSeal Radiation Green spinning targets offer excellent contrast in all shooting environments. Ultra-bright color reduces eye fatigue for shooters straining to see their shots. Targets are auto-resetting, and wobble or spin on impact to indicate positive hits. DuraSeal’s non-metal, self-sealing construction lets bullets pass through with minimal damage—dramatically prolonging the life of the target.

“The visibility of these radiation green DuraSeal spinners is amazing,” said Champion Product Marketing Manager, John Huse. “The single and triple targets make improving your shooting skills easier and more effective.”

Additional 2011 Shooting Accessories
An array of new target systems and shooting accessories complete the 2011 Champion lineup. Benchrest Paper 100 and 200-yard targets deliver easy and reliable performance tracking. Shooters can see the difference with Green LE B-27 Silhouette Targets that provide a quality personal defense or law enforcement training option.

Adhesive Targets enable shooters to get set up quickly. Bug and Fly Precision targets offer a fun alternative for precision shooting practice. All of these new offering continue to make shooting practice fun for the entire family. Check out the new Precision Bug and Fly targets online, at www.championtarget.com/targets/paper/animal/insect.aspx.

Part No. and Description

• 44800 Single 5.5” Green DuraSeal Diamond Spinner
• 44802 Single 7” Green DuraSeal Crow Spinner
• 44804 Single 5.5” Green DuraSeal Varmint Spinner
• 44806 Triple 5.5” Green DuraSeal Varmint Spinner
• 44808 Double Gong Green DuraSeal Spinner
• 45774 6-inches x 6-inches Adhesive Target, Orange 10-Pack
• 45775 13-inches x 13-inches Adhesive Target, Orange 10-pack
• 46000 100-yard Benchrest Paper Target
• 46002 200-yard Benchrest Paper Target
• 41900 DuraSeal Double Spinner
• 40735 LE B27FSA Silhouette Target; Green, 10-Pack
• 46020 Precision Fly Paper Target
• 46022 Precision Bug Slug Paper Target

To learn more about the DuraSeal line of targets, and all of the great shooting accessories from Champion, go to www.champtiontarget.com.

Birchwood Casey RIGID Paper Targets

Birchwood Casey

Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Birchwood Casey RIGID Paper Targets are constructed of stiff, durable tag board for shooters who want targets that will hold up under a variety of conditions, whether it is wind or a poorly constructed backstop.

RIGID Paper Targets feature contrasting orange/black on white print that is highly visible from a wide range of distances.

The circle, square and crosshair designs work equally well with optics or open sights.

Each target is 12″ x 12″ and is available in packs of 10. They are printed in the USA and sell for a suggested retail price of $5.20.

For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.

CATS - Targets Calibration & Training System

Horus Vision

San Bruno, CA --(Ammoland.com)- As of now, CATS stands for Calibration & Training System.

Since long range shooting requires elevation and windage adjustments to accurately engage distant targets, it is apparent that a riflescope’s elevation and windage adjustment knobs have to yield precise and accurate adjustments.

When a rifleman egages distant targets and misses, he usually blames the ammo, the rifle and finally himself. The riflescope is almost never looked at as a contribution to errors.

The rifleman has spent a lot of money on his riflescope. He falsely assumes it is a perfectly calibrated optical instrument for shooting.

Since no low tech, affordable riflescope testing system existed in the public domain, Horus Vision invented CATS to fill the void. CATS is designed specifically to be used at 100 yards/meters. You do not need a 500, 1000, or 2000 yard/meter range.

In the course of testing and development, we discovered the CATS targets had additional value. In addition to elevation and windage, you can identify problems with cant, run-out (the point on elevation where the scope no longer tracks perpendicular), and establish maximal elevation.

To learn more about CATS Targets, check out our videos…

Horus Vision CATS Targets Part 1

Horus Vision CATS Targets Part 2

or read an in depth explanation here.

Horus Vision CATS Calibration & Training System Manual

About:
Horus brings cutting-edge technology to long-range shooting to help you shoot farther with ultimate accuracy. Horus reticles, scopes, ballistics software and accessories offer a simpler solution for making fast, precise, bulls-eye hits consistently. Our easy-to-use reticle design and targeting software deliver dramatic improvements no matter what your skill level. Visit: www.horusvision.com

Arrowmat Archery Targets

ArrowMat Archery Targets

Howell, MI –(Ammoland.com)- Tired of shooting the same old target face?

Want some target variety and shoot a target face that will actually take hundreds of shots and be replaceable with a variety of faces to shoot at? Welcome the new Arrowmat.

The Arrowmat is a patent pending concept in replaceable targets invented by Blair Acker who, like most archers, got tired of shooting dull targets that needed frequent replacement.

“I was shopping in an Office Supply store, still thinking how boring it was to shoot paper plates when I came across a computer mouse pad display. The light went on. These pads were made of a heavy duty, closed foam rubber material with a neoprene face that featured an array of eye-catching graphics.

I bought an 8″ x 8″ pad and over the next several months shot hundreds of arrows at this mouse pad. Not only did it hold up extremely well to arrows but it was weather resistant. I got with a manufacturer and then added a dye sublimation process to be able to offer a full line of target faces. The results are outstanding. Arrowmat is a boon to archers in that the product is extremely durable, easily changed out and offers a wide variety of faces.”

Arrowmat Archery Targets are 17″ x 17″, weigh 13 ounces and feature four metal grommets to easily mount to any foam block target or other backstop capable of safely stopping an arrow. Each self healing ArrowMat Target face is lightweight, extremely portable and is simply rolled up for storage.

The Arrowmat product line consists of nine different targets segmented into three different categories: Arrowmat ‘Competition Series’, ‘Wildlife Game Series’ and the ‘Just For Fun Series’.

New product research and development is ongoing with new and exciting designs coming soon.

Why Shoot Boring? – Shoot Arrowmat!

Dealer Inquiries Welcomed. For more information please contact:

Click Stick Pro

SlammerHI

Black Rock, Arkansas --(Ammoland.com)- I desperately do not want to miss, so I spend the time to make sure I know exactly where my rifle shoots.

Besides that I enjoy shooting.

Sometimes the sighting in of a rifle can be a chore, but as of today, that is a thing of the past. With the introduction of the TomCat Target and the Click Stick Pro by Steppin’ Wolf Productions and Slammer Hunting Innovations, sighting in a rifle has become a quick, efficient project, because the Click Stick Pro provided in the TomCat Target eliminates the guesswork.

The Click Stick Pro is an L shaped measuring tool with the increments in one eight inch, one quarter inch and one half inch. This is the adjustment increments which you find on every scope in the USA. By far, the greatest number of scopes in America have the ¼ increments for windage and elevation. This means that one click of the scope adjustment moves the point of impact of the bullet one quarter inch at one hundred yards.

Lets say that you shoot your rifle at one hundred yards and the bullet hits 3 inches high and 4 inches to the right. Do you know how far to move your windage and elevation adjustments to put the next bullet in the bull’s eye?

By placing the apex of the Click Stick Pro at the top of the bullet hole in the target and squaring it with the windage and elevation lines of the target it tells you immediately to move your windage 16 clicks to the left and the elevation 12 clicks down. After making the adjustments, your next shot should be right on target! The TomCat Target including the Click Stick Pro effectively makes your sight in a two shot deal, providing your rifle has been bore sighted or shot on paper up close before the 100 yard sight in.

For each scope which has not been bore sighted, I always shoot first at 25 yards, to make sure that the point of impact is on the target. Then, I take the Click Stick Pro and place the apex over the bullet hole on the ¼ measurements, square the tool with the windage and elevation lines on the target. I read the number of clicks to move the scope adjustments in the proper direction, but with it at 25 yards, I follow the instructions on the Click Stick Pro which reads…25 Yards equals total X 4. If I should choose to shoot at 50 yards, the instructions are on the Click Stick Pro and they are simple..50 Yards equals Total X 2.

With rifle ammunition at an all time high, the TomCat Target with the Click Stick Pro by Steppin’ Wolf Productions and Slammer Hunting Innovations, will save you money and time and help assure that when the shot of a lifetime presents itself, you will be ready.

Contact: slammer hunting innovations, Black Rock, Arkansas (870) 809-0822 or www.slammerhi.com

Field Logic

Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- The BLOCK was the first open-layered foam target to hit the market back in 1997, and it took the archery world by storm.

Today, it still leads the market with imitations attempting to replicate its look and feel.

But the BLOCK is still the original. It is the classic that has stood the test of time, and it’s benchmark by which others are compared. And now, it’s been reinvented as the BLOCK Classic.

The new BLOCK Classic is available with its innovative high-contrast black-and-white layout.

This design brings back the original BLOCK look but reversed for more contrast to provide the shooter better target acquisition for both short- and long-distance shooting.

Reinventing A True Classic -The BLOCK Classic Archery Target

The patented technology of the BLOCK Classic stops arrows with friction rather than force. This simple revolutionary concept set the standard for archery targets by providing target durability and easy arrow removal. Archers can practice with field tips, fixed blade or expandables with out fear of wearing it out after a few hundred shots. So, keep on practicing.

It’s a classic—a BLOCK Classic. There is no other open-layered target on the market that can compare.

With prices almost as low as its original introductory price in 1997. The new BLOCK classic is available in three sizes. Look for the new lower-priced, high-contrast BLOCK Classic at retailers near you.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Classic, BLOCK BLACK and the BLOCK BLACK Crossbow targets.

It also manufactures GlenDel 3D targets. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.blocktarget.com or www.fieldlogic.com.

Reducing Exposure to Lead and Noise at Indoor Firing Ranges

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- A major concern when shooting at an indoor range is the contained nature it requires and the hazards present.  Workers and users of indoor firing ranges may be exposed to hazardous levels of lead and noise. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends steps for workers and employers to reduce exposures.

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 1 million Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers work in the United States [DOJ 2004]. They are required to train regularly in the use of firearms. Indoor firing ranges are often used because of their controlled conditions. In addition to workers, more than 20 million active target shooters practice at indoor firing ranges. Law enforcement officers may be exposed to high levels of lead and noise at indoor firing ranges. NIOSH estimates that 16,000 to 18,000 firing ranges operate in the United States.

Several studies of firing ranges have shown that exposure to lead and noise can cause health problems associated with lead exposure and hearing loss, particularly among employees and instructors. Lead exposure occurs mainly through inhalation of lead fumes or ingestion (e.g., eating or drinking with contaminated hands).

Action Target has been a pioneer, innovator and industry leader for limiting lead exposure and the reduction of noise at indoor shooting facilities.  Our ventilation systems are designed to ensure proper airflow across any range. Through our partnership with Carey’s Ventilation Systems, we provide the best performing and most efficient systems available on the market today. Our design exceeds NIOSH standards, and maintains a 100% success rate in industrial hygiene utilizing:

• Ceiling Mounted Unique 180 degree Air Delivery Systems.
• A design which makes plenum walls obsolete.
• Digital and Analog control systems which adapt to changing environmental conditions to maintain the required air velocities and building pressures.
• Upgrade packages for existing Firing Ranges available.
• Custom designed systems to meet any type of application.

Carey’s has constructed our own Plexiglas-walled test range, which allows us to test air speeds, diffuser angles, ceiling heights and transitions, supply and return locations, duct sizing, and vortex settings to determine the optimal configuration for any type of range.

As another example of Action Target’s industry-leading partnerships, we have teamed with numerous sound abatement companies to meet the requirements of our customers.  Our sales staff can provide you with detailed information on past projects that required the expertise of our sound abatement partners.

We will work with you to design and build the indoor range that meets your needs.  If you would like to speak with an Action Target representative about the proven solutions we have for reducing lead and noise at your indoor facility, go to our Contact Us page.

To read more from NIOSH on this subject, Reducing Exposure to Lead and Noise at Indoor Firing Ranges

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Dirty Bird Shadow Targets

Birchwood Casey

The new Dirty Bird Shadow Targets from Birchwood Casey are perfect for all shooting or training applications.

The 12″ x 18″ targets are versioned after the B27 and TQ-19 styles and can be used at indoor or outdoor ranges.

Dirty Bird Shadow Targets “splatter” white upon bullet impact, making for fast and easy hand – eye coordination.

The instant feedback from each shot allows shooters to spend more time shooting and less time down range checking targets.

Dirty Bird Shadow Targets are available in packs of 8 for $12.40 or 100 for $120.00.

For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.

Ruger 22/45 Pistols with Threaded Barrels

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces two new 22/45 rimfire pistol models with threaded barrels.

These new models allow owners to attach an assortment of muzzle accessories to one of America’s favorite rimfire handguns, the popular Ruger 22/45RP rimfire pistol.

Both models feature a 4.5 inch, factory ½-28 thread barrel, which accepts many popular muzzle accessories. When not using a special application attachment, the threaded barrel and barrel crown are protected by a muzzle cap.

The 22/45PRRP model (10149) comes without sights and features a Picatinny rail on top of the receiver for mounting optics.

A shorter Picatinny rail is mounted on the bottom of the barrel for attaching lights, lasers and other accessories.

The second model (10150) features a fixed rear sight and Partridge-style front sight.

The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept a Weaver-style scope adapter (available at ShopRuger.com) so shooters can mount a variety of optics on the pistol.

Like all pistols in the 22/45RP lineup, the new Ruger 22/45 Threaded Barrel pistols have replaceable 1911-style grip panels on the polymer frame that features the grip angle of the classic 1911.

Similarly, the locations of the magazine button, manual safety, and bolt stop are virtually identical to the classic 1911 pistol. The slim polymer grip frame has a serrated front strap and a checkered back strap.

Ruger 22/45 Pistols with Threaded Barrels

For more information on these new models, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the Ruger 22/45 Threaded Barrel Pistols, or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

Uberti Rolling Block Rimfire Carbine

Uberti Firearms

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Uberti has now added chamberings in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .17 HMR to its Rolling Block lineup.

The rolling block rifle is a classic Western design originally chambered for the .45-70. Uberti’s 1871 Rolling Block Rimfire is a scaled-down version of the original.

The original rolling block was designed in 1867, and was commonly referred to as the “1871.” The rolling block design was one of the strongest actions ever produced—and still is.

In 1871, Springfield began making them for the US army, and today, well over a million rolling blocks rifles have been produced.

Uberti’s Rolling Block Hunting Carbine brings a brand new twist to an old, but “tried-and-true,” design. Using modern metals and more precise manufacturing methods, Uberti is able to produce a rifle that is one- third of the original gun’s size and weight, yet retains all the strength for use with today’s modern ammunition.

Uberti’s Rolling Block Hunting Carbine with a 22-inch barrel is lightweight, accurate, and strong—an ideal single-shot hunting rifle chambered in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .17 HMR, making it suitable for all types of small game.

“This the perfect single-shot rifle for plinking fun,” said Stephen McKelvain, Benelli USA VP Marketing & Communications. “It’s also ideal for serious small game hunting when you need an accurate rifle.”

Visit: www.uberti.com

About:
Headquartered in Accokeek, MD, Benelli USA offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of fine products from Franchi, Stoeger, A. Uberti, and Stoeger Airguns. The company has built a solid reputation for producing high quality, durable products with their commitment to reliable function, efficient styling and mechanical precision. For more information visit the Benelli USA web site at www.benelliusa.com

Just a Few of The New Marlin XTTM Rifle Series

Marlin Firearms

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Since 1891 the Marlin brand has been synonymous with high-performance, market-leading rimfire rifles.

Continuing that tradition, Marlin Firearms is proud to announce the next legacy in rimfire rifles – The Marlin XT series of bolt-action rimfire rifles.

The new Marlin XT series is designed for pin-point accuracy and offers many exciting new features that include a brand new user adjustable trigger, a newly designed synthetic stock and an innovative series of youth rifles. The XT Series rifles are available in 22 LR, 22 WMR and 17 HMR calibers in a variety of wood, laminate and synthetic stocked versions.

The new XT Pro-Fire® trigger system is user adjustable from 3 pounds to 6 pounds providing the shooter a clean, crisp trigger pull with virtually zero creep. Matched with Marlin’s patented Micro-Groove® rifling, the XT rifle offers the shooter the ultimate in tack-driving accuracy. In addition, the XT Series rifles offer the newly designed trigger safety, preventing the trigger from being pulled until the trigger safety is fully depressed for an added level of safety and confidence. Our new XT trigger system was developed to provide the ultimate in adjustability, crispness, accuracy and safety.

The newly designed XT synthetic stock is based on years of consumer research and features a newly designed ergonomic stock and fore-end. The XT pistol grip has slight palm swell for a rich feel and solid grip. The improved butt stock shoulders quickly and comfortably helping to create textbook shooting form. The wood stocked versions include Monte Carlo walnut-finished hardwood, hardwood laminates, and American Black Walnut, Marlin’s Mar-Shield® clear-coat is added for that extra level of durability.

Marlin is also excited to announce two new XT-Youth models – the first Marlin rifles designed specifically for younger shooters. Marlin spent extensive time researching young shooters form and how compact stocks impacted their sight picture and overall shooting from. Marlin knows that consistant shooting accuracy comes from proper shooting form. The XT Youth rifles are designed with that in mind, featuring a shorter length of pull, shorter trigger reach, smaller pistol grip and a raised comb, making it easier for young shooters to acquire and hold the proper sight picture – ensuring that proper shooting form that will last a lifetime. In addition, the XT Youth has reduced bolt force making for easier ejection and faster chambering.

The new XT Series of bolt-action rimfire rifles are loaded with the latest and best technologies Marlin has to offer – continuing the legacy of “The Great American Rifle”. For more information and a complete listing of XT rifle models, please visit www.marlinfirearms.com/xt.

Marlin XT-22Y1 Rifle

About Marlin Firearms Company
Established in 1870, the Marlin Firearms Company’s brands include Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms and L. C. Smith. Under its various brands, Marlin produces an array of lever action, bolt action, and semi–automatic rifles as well as break–open single shot shotguns and rifles. More information about the Company can be found at www.marlinfirearms.com.

Block Archery Block Black

Block Fusion

Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Without question, the BLOCK Fusion has been the most popular archery target on the market since it was introduced, and now, this revolutionary target has been redesigned and renamed the BLOCK BLACK.

This state-of-the-art target now offers a new High Contrast Design for better visual acquisition and PolyFusion technology that allows for even easier arrow removal while maintaining its incredibly long target life.

Practice is essential to prepare for the hunting season. With the new High Contrast Design, the BLOCK BLACK offers precise target acquisition, increased accuracy, easy arrow removal plus the ability to stop thousands of shots using field tips, broadheads and expandables.

And, as always, the new BLOCK BLACK offers offset shooting zones for longer target life.

No other archery target can compare.

Available in four sizes, the BLOCK BLACK targets are available at new lower prices of $159.99, $139.99, 109.99 and $89.99 respectively.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures GlenDel 3D targets. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.blocktarget.com or www.fieldlogic.com.

Come Visit us at the ATA show in Indianapolis, IN- January 6-8, 2011 Booth Number 2021

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Why train on steel?

The shooter learns faster. Traditional cardboard or paper targets only give the shooter and the coach one feedback, visual.

If the bullet holes on the target are not visible (example: 5.56 mm at 100 yards), then the shooter and the coach have to play instant recall to try and determine what the shooter did well and what needs improvement. There is often a delay of several seconds if not minutes before the shooter receives feedback on how (s)he did, and it is difficult if not impossible for the shooter to remember what the sight picture, grip, and trigger press looked and felt like for each and every shot.
Why does the shooter learn faster on steel?

Let’s assume that we are conducting handgun training at traditional handgun fight distances, 15 yards and closer. When training on steel, when the shooter hits, they receive immediate feedback not only visually (the strike of the bullet on the steel) but also auditory feedback (the distinct “ping”).

If the target is a reactive steel target, the shooter also gets the additional feedback of having the target fall or move.

I would also argue that at Close Quarter Combat distances feedback is so immediate that the shooter remembers what the sight picture, grip, and trigger press looked and felt like for each successful shot.

While coaching by the instructor on cardboard or paper tends to be diagnostic, I find that coaching by the instructor on steel tends to be faster and more immediate. (“On the second shot you pulled low and left,” etc. vs. “Low. Low. Hold higher.”) Rather than concentrating on the not so good shots, the shooter and the coach can concentrate on the HITS.

More than one experienced instructor / shooter has put forth the idea that feedback provided by shooting on steel is so immediate that it actually enters the subconscious mind faster than the conscious mind can process all of the stimuli associated with conscious sight picture, grip, trigger press, etc.1 I can speak from my own experience that based thousands of dry fire repetitions with tens of thousands of live fire rapid fire strings, when firing a semi-automatic pistol in rapid fire I am not conscious of sight picture or trigger press as traditionally defined. I am very conscious of the rear outline of the slide (as it is in constant motion), the feel of the pistol in my hands and the trigger reset. With traditional cardboard or paper targets I do not get any feedback until I shoot the pistol to slide lock or the pre-determined number of shots and lower the muzzle. When shooting on steel, I get immediate feedback on each and every shot I fire and if I don’t hear an immediate “ping” after firing a shot, I know that I didn’t hit, and I need to do something differently for the next shot.

In other words, as the student progresses in his/her skill level, (s)he starts correcting him/herself before the coach can diagnose and offer suggestions. At this level, the shooter becomes his/her own coach. I have found that with a little practice, any individual who is motivated enough can easily fire 4-6 rounds a second from a semiautomatic pistol and have all the rounds strike in an acceptable area of the target at 7 yards. When firing this rapidly, you can’t be consciously thinking of “front sight focus, surprise trigger break” for each and every shot or the rate of fire will drop to 1-2 shots per second.
So What?

Well, assuming that both the Officer and the armed assailant in a shooting encounter are equally motivated, would you rather be sending or receiving 4-6 hits per second?

When firing at this rate on steel targets, the auditory response takes third place in perception after the visual (the blur of the rear of the slide crossing into an acceptable target area) and the tactile (the reset and pressing of the trigger). The reason is, if you wait for the “ping” on the steel, you will have delayed your response time by about a half a second or 2 outgoing / incoming rounds. I learned a long time ago while shooting on the Action Target Dueling Tree or Plate Rack that if I waited for the “ping” of my first target, my opponent was usually hitting his second, or even third target. I learned to see an acceptable sight picture for the first shot, press the trigger and immediately shift my eye focus to the second plate while muzzle of the handgun, rifle, or shotgun was still lifting.

Another, more practical reason for trusting your first shot is that in a real-life encounter, you probably won’t hear a “ping” from your adversary. You may not see any immediate reaction at all. There can be many reasons for this. First, and most likely (about 80 – 85% of the time nationally), is the possibility that you missed the threat entirely. That is why we train, train, and train some more. The second reason is that you hit, but did not hit a part of your attacker’s anatomy that would trigger an immediate reaction. (If you have the opportunity to attend one of Dr. James William’s excellent seminars, “Shooting with X-ray Vision”, do so.) The third reason may be that you hit, but the caliber / projectile configuration just didn’t perform as advertised. All of the above are good reasons for training to shoot and hit fast and repeatedly, and the quickest way to do so is to shoot on reactive steel.

In a subsequent article, I will go over how to shoot on reactive steel safely.

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

ASYM's National Match 45 ACP Target Ammunition

ASYM Precision Ammunition

DURANGO, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- ASYM PRECISION National Match Target ammunition is a match winning, extremely accurate load that tells the shooter just how well their tuned 45 can perform.

Featuring the Nosler 185 grain JHP – a bullet prized among serious bullseye shooters for its gilt-edged accuracy – the National Match Target is a mild shooting target round. Utilizing ASYM match brass, which is custom drawn brass made to ASYM’s specifications, and propelled by premium VihtaVouri powder, the round is loaded to 775 fps, a velocity proven to be a sweet spot in accuracy and function.

“As a custom 1911 maker whose customers expect uncommon accuracy, I looked to the Camp Perry National Matches for the inspiration behind our National Match Target ammunition. We built this round from the ground up using only premium components, assembled on state-of-the-art equipment customized to my own standards and hand-inspected and individually chamber checked as part of a quality control process that insures outstanding performance,” explained Stan Chen, president of Stan Chen Customs and ASYM Ammunition.

The National Match Target is available in a box of 50 or a case of 500 and will run in most 1911s using a stock 16 lbs. spring. For more brisk ejection, springs from 10 to 14 lbs. can be used.

The load is a premium target load and although it uses a JHP projectile, the bullet is not designed to expand at the given velocity. Those looking for a premium defensive load should consider the ASYM SOLID DEFENSE XTM (SDX) load featuring the Barnes solid copper TAC-XP bullet.

“Besides being the definitive accuracy load for competition, the National Match Target is an extremely pleasant load to shoot, especially in extended training sessions,” observed Chen. “So much so that we warn our customers to beware, because this round will make them fall in love with their 45 all over again.”

For more information on the National Match Target 45 ACP ammunition, the full line of ASYM PRECISION ammunition or to place an order, visit www.ASYM-Ammo.com.

Shooting with Both Eyes Open

Outdoor Alabama

Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- You may have heard about eye dominance, but do you know the significance of what it is and how it works?

Essentially, the dominant eye looks directly at an object while the non-dominant eye looks at the same object from a slight angle.

This small difference provides us with depth perception. The dominant eye is primarily relied on for precise positional information and the non-dominant eye is used to help determine distances.

This ability to determine the distance to an object is due to the two eyes receiving slightly different images due to the wide positioning on the face.

While understanding which is your dominate eye is especially important in shooting sports disciplines, hunters might also benefit from a better understanding of eye dominance.

In the most recent issue of Outdoor Alabama magazine, Marisa Lee, Regional Hunter Education Coordinator for the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, explains why shooting with both eyes open is the correct method whether shooting at moving or stationary targets.

Shooting With Both Eyes Open the Correct Method

About:
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com .

RVTT Three-Dimensional Targets for Combat & Counter-Terrorism Units

RVTT Technology Logo

Rosh Ha’Ayin, Israel --(Ammoland.com)- RVTT Reshef Technology, a developer and provider of advanced targets for combat units, will launch its new line of revolutionary 3D targets for combat and counter-terrorism units at I/ITSEC 2010 – the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training conference, to be held November 29-December 2, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.

The new targets will be on display at the company’s booth, #2085.

The new 3D targets, RESHEF RVTT 3039, are realistic, visual 3D infantry targets for dry/live-fire training of military combat forces and police anti-terror special units, such as SWAT teams. The multi-spectral target, designed for day and night training, has passive thermal reflective capability and provides users with a realistic thermal picture. Radar and laser signatures can be provided as an option.

The RESHEF RVTT 3039 targets are positioned in the field training area, using various battlefield scenarios. The target’s unique features create a realistic atmosphere – a real battlefield look and feel – in all weather conditions.

RESHEF RVTT 3039 is based on RVTT’s proprietary worldwide Multi Spectral Products patent and on the Visual Reality concept, which combines various means of display perceived as real by the trainees, providing them with a realistic visual experience as if they were actually involved in a battle. RVTT’s Visual Reality™ bridges the gap between physical reality and virtual reality, in a variety of different terrain conditions.

“The new RESHEF RVTT 3039 highly improves the skills of combat forces at all levels using day and night target identification and destruction means in a real terrain environment,” said David Reshef, RVTT’s CEO. “The new targets are another milestone in our efforts to equip combat units and anti-terror Special Forces with the best training aids, creating the feeling of being on a real battlefield.”

About RVTT Reshef Technology
Founded in 2000 by Lt. Col. (Ret.) David Reshef of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), RVTT Reshef Technology provides training aids such as advanced targets that highly improve simulated battlefields in day and night training, creating a real combat experience. The company’s solutions are based on its proprietary Visual Reality™ concept, and allow rapid installation of enemy targets while safely marking the forces to prevent friendly fire. For more information visit the company’s website at: http://www.epicos.com/epicos/extended/israel/RVTTReshefTechnology/page01.html

Montie Design Precision Gun Rest

Montie.com

Morrisville, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Collaborative product design and development firm Montie Design has announced the availability of the Precision Rest, the latest in its innovative line of portable hunting and recreational shooting equipment.

The ultra-light Precision Rest weighs in at just 2.5 lbs for easy transport in the field or on the trail, and sets up quickly and easily to provide fine and coarse adjustment for critical shot placement. The Precision Rest is a product that fills the void between shooting stick type products and heavy duty, recoil reducing rests.

“We’ve been receiving helpful feedback from customers who’ve purchased our X-Rest and AR-Rest which is leading to the development of new products like the Precision Rest,” said Montie Roland, president of Montie Design.

The Precision Rest is made of sturdy powder-coated aluminum enabling steady support for firearms ranging from semi-automatic and bolt-action rifles to shotguns, muzzle loaders, carbines and pistols. It locks together with a quick-release lever that provides coarse height adjustment as well as fast disassembly and transport. Shooters can use the Precision Rest in prone position or on the bench for indoor or outdoor shooting.

Designer Michael Poorman, the Montie Design staffer who took the Precision Rest from concept to design, said the biggest difference between this product and others on the market is its weight and usability for on-site adjustments in rifle support.

“The biggest challenge in designing the Precision Rest was making it easy to adjust for the user without making it too busy or complicated,” he said.

According to Roland, a former competitive shooter, the buzz surrounding his firm’s equipment has led to an entire product line which will be launched in time for the Christmas shopping season. The combined offerings will include Montie Design’s full lineup of shooting rests, as well as clothing, furniture, and accessories geared toward a rugged outdoor audience.

“Online sales have been encouraging for us so far, and seeing how the firearm industry has followed retail’s lead in utilizing internet and social media marketing, we’ll be launching our new brand via an online catalog near the beginning of December,” Roland said.

Over the past two years, firearm retailers and manufacturers have been posting record profits, despite challenging economic factors. This has in turn led to more jobs and increased tax revenues.

In addition to sales of shooting equipment being encouraging, Roland said, the process behind creation of his products has helped draw attention to his firm’s product design capabilities.

“The shooting gear is definitely a revenue stream, but at our core we are an innovative product design shop, no doubt,” he said.

For more information on the Precision Rest or other Montie Design products and services, visit www.montie.com.

About Montie Design
Montie Design is a collaborative product design and development firm with core competencies in industrial design, mechanical design and fuzzy front end services. Implementing a client-centric approach in taking products from concept to marketplace, Montie Design balances vision with usability in realizing products that are economical to manufacture, elegant and robust. The firm operates out of the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina with access to industry-leading technology, resources and innovative thought. For more information, visit www.montie.com.

CZ 512 Semi Auto Rifle

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The CZ 512 is an entirely new semi-auto rimfire rifle from CZ. The modular design is easily maintained, requiring only a coin as a tool for field stripping.

The action of the 512 is composed of an aluminum alloy upper receiver that secures the barrel and bolt assembly and a fiberglass reinforced polymer lower half that houses the trigger mechanism and detachable magazine.

The 512 shares the same magazines and scope rings with the CZ 455 making it the perfect companion to your bolt-action rifle

• cal: .22 LR/.22 WMR, stock/finish: Wood/Blue
• Dual guide rods for smooth operation and
  superior reliability.
• Accurate hammer forged CZ barrel
• Adjustable sights
• Integral 11mm dovetail for easy mounting of optics

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 02160 CZ 512 Semi automatic cal. 22 LR $449
• 02161 CZ 512 Semi automatic cal. 22 WMR $479

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

Pyramyd Air

Warrensville Heights, OH – -(Ammoland.com)- Pyramyd Air is Celebrating Women in Shooting week November 6-12.

The shooting sports are growing, and more women are participating. Manufacturers have started to pay attention to the needs of female shooters and are producing guns that weigh less and have slightly shorter pulls.

Plus, they’re introducing lots of colorful accessories (and guns) that they believe are appealing to women.

Annie Oakley
Probably the most famous female shooter is Annie Oakley. Born Phoebe Anne Moses, she had to shoot because she needed to put food on the table after her father’s death. By the time she was a teen, she’d entered and won so many shooting contests that she was banned from entering many of them, again, because everyone assumed she’d win and no one else would pay the entry fee to compete!

Annie Oakley is the most famous female shooter.

When she was in her teens, she entered a shooting contest against professional sharpshooter Frank Butler. She beat him soundly. He took the defeat in stride…and eventually married her and became her business manager. When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West traveling show hired her, she became an international sensation and was one of the most famous women of her day. Chief Sitting Bull, who was part of the show, nicknamed her “Little Sure Shot.” She would be known by that moniker forever.

These days, many of our famous female shooters are Olympic athletes, including two-time Gold Medalist Kim Rhode, a double-trap shooter. The Olympic training center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is where our Olympic hopefuls train. Most of today’s Olympic shooting competitions are with airguns. Air rifle shooting requires the use of special clothing that helps stabilize the shooter in the offhand position and increases accuracy. Air pistol shooters don’t wear special clothing. This type of shooting is done at 10 meters at paper targets, is the largest segment of airgun shooting and is enjoyed by well over a million shooters in the U.S.

There are several other airgun disciplines to investigate. Field target is a sport that was started in England and is enjoying a growth spurt in the U.S. because men, women and children can competitively participate. It involves shooting at a steel silhouette target that has a hole in it, called the “kill zone,” that you must hit to get a point. It’s shot from a sitting, kneeling, crouching or standing position, depending on the location of the target. The targets are set at varying ranges, usually from 10 to 55 yards. Generally speaking, field target is shot with Field Target Air Rifles, but there are some clubs that offer air pistol competitions, too.

Benchrest Shooting
Benchrest is another air rifle sport. It originally started as a sport for firearms. It involves shooting an air rifle at paper targets at set distances. The forearms of the guns are rested, but the shooter holds the rear of the gun. A certain number of shots must be fired within a set period of time. All shots are at one set distance.

Airgun silhouette is another discipline that started with firearms. It involves shooting solid silhouette targets of chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams that are set at different distances. There are separate competitions for pistols and rifles, and there are classes of competition within rifle and pistol so you compete against people who’ve spent about as much as you spent for your gun. This is an unusual aspect of classification but a welcome one. It prevents a shooter from using a very expensive gun to outshoot another person with a modestly priced gun. It really levels the playing field!

While there are a number of pink guns that manufacturers have aimed at female shooters, the selection for women is actually much larger. Colors are important for some women, but ergonomics make the shooting experience much more pleasurable. Choosing a lighter-weight gun and one with a slightly shorter pull (or an adjustable stock or buttpad) will go a long way toward making shooting more enjoyable for women who don’t want to wrangle 9-lb. guns that are 4 ft. long!

One last thought: Many shooting instructors have found that women are better shots than men. The reason seems to be that women have fewer preconceptions about shooting and are more open to instruction. And, many women have greater concentration than men of the same age. I guess you could say that women tend to be natural shooters!

Benchrest levels the playing field, and women compete side-by-side with men. Neither one has an advantage over the other!

About:
Pyramyd Air sells airsoft guns, accessories and ammo from AirForce Airguns, Air Arms, Air Venturi, Beeman, Benjamin, Beretta, Browning, Colt, Crosman, Daisy, Eun Jin, Evanix, Falcon, Feinwerkbau (FWB), Gamo, Hammerli, Heckler & Koch (HK), IZH-Baikal, Magnum Research, Makarov, Marksman, Mendoza, Norica, Remington, Ruger, RWS Diana, Sam Yang, Sheridan, Shinsung, Smith & Wesson (S&W), Sumatra, Tanfoglio, Tau Brno, Umarex, Walther, Webley, Weihrauch, Winchester and others. Visit: www.pyramydair.com

Pyramyd Air provides professional product videos from Airgun Reporter Paul Capello (www.pyramydair.com/video) and a daily blog, Pyramyd Air Report (www.pyramydair.com/blog), written by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier. They also provide instructional videos at Airgun Academy (www.airgun-academy.pyramydair.com/video).

Action Target Bobber X-Treme Target

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- Reactive shooting is the skill a police officer must rely on when confronted with a suddenly hazardous situation.

It is a critical skill that can save officer’s lives, and it is the result of conditioned hand-eye coordination developed by training on Action Target air-powered reactive steel systems

As we learn more and more about the human dynamics involved in armed confrontations, we understand that physical skills that require conscious thought or intellectual processing tend to break down rapidly under high levels of stress. If defensive skills and responses are not programmed in at a subconscious level, the sudden stress may cause us to fumble, freeze or panic. It is in this environment that reactive shooting skills are needed. Such reflexive shooting skills can be taught through the use of extremely short time limits, thus pushing the shooter to function at the limits of reaction and response time. This can be compared to learning how to hit a fast moving ball with a bat or racket, or developing the reflexes to block a punch or kick at full speed. Reactive steel targets provide the instant feedback required to program an officer’s reflexive shooting skills effectively and efficiently.

Over the next several months, we will be showcasing our entire Reactive Steel line of targets. First one to be discussed is our Bobber-Xtreme

• Reactive steel with automated reset – Independent target control
• Multiple AR500 steel target plates – Variable exposure times
• Choose knock-down or “flop” heads – Computerized scenarios

The basic function of the Bobber-Xtreme will probably sound familiar. A steel plate is presented to the shooter from behind cover. This plate can be hit at any time while it is exposed, and a computer interface is used to control the frequency and duration of the target exposures.

Speed - The exposure times with the Bobber-Xtreme can be as short as a ½ second, so speed is of the essence. The whole idea behind reactive shooting is to train the body to automatically carry out the complex action of firing a gun without having to process the whole sequence with your conscious mind.

Accuracy - Not only is missing the intended target inefficient and ineffective, it is a staggering liability during an actual armed conflict. Because the 8-inch target plates on the Bobber-Xtreme jump up from and retreat behind total cover, only accurately placed shots will have any effect. Painting the chest plate and assuming it to be an innocent bystander or hostage increases the pressure for accuracy even more.

Judgment - Split-second judgment and threat analysis may be the most important elements of the training triangle. The revolutionary Bobber-Xtreme addresses this issue by presenting the shooter with two separate target plates, one directly behind the other. One plate is an 8-inch circle, and the other is an 8-inch octagon. Depending on your training scenario, you can classify all the circle plates as hostile, and all the octagon plates as friendly. When one of the plates jumps up from behind cover, the shooter must quickly determine whether the plate is hostile or friendly and then take the appropriate action. The circles and octagons look enough alike to force the shooter to be sure.

If you would like some more information about the Bobber-Xtreme or other Reactive Steel products, please contact the Territory Manager for your region.

About Action Targets:
Action Target is a privately owned business headquartered about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City in Provo, Utah. For the last 20 plus years, Action Target has been the dominant force in shooting range equipment design and manufacturing for law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges around the world. We are proud of our commitment to deliver advanced firearms training products that help prepare our men and women in uniform for the heroic job of defending our safety and our freedom. Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Stoeger

ACCOKEEK, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Stoeger Airguns is proud to offer these fine accessories that will both compliment and help you maintain your airgun. These accessories include:

Pellets: A complete line of German-made Stoeger Airguns brand pellets includes a variety of lead pellets suitable for purposes, from plinking to hunting and from match- to field-target competitions. Super-velocity alloy pellets are also available, and all pellets come in .177 and .22 calibers.

Soft Gun Case: A Stoeger Airguns branded two-tone blue & black padded soft gun case cut to fit all models of Stoeger airguns. These attractive and durable soft cases are made from rugged Cordura nylon and are reinforced with rubber at the tip to protect the muzzle. An integral and functional side pocket is ideal for carrying items such as pellets, bore-cleaning rope and other maintenance materials, as well as an owner’s manual, ear plugs and shooting glasses.

Stoeger Airguns Accessories

Metal Targets: Convenient Stoeger Airguns metal spinning targets and brackets are available in single- or triple-target configurations. Colored target discs are bright red for high visibility and come in various size-diameters to increase the shooting challenge and enjoyment.

Paper Targets: Distinctive and colorful heavy-paper targets are perfectly sized to fit the Stoeger Airguns pellet trap, or they can be used independently.
Pellet Trap: A small portable metal pellet trap has been designed for use with the Stoeger

Airguns heavy-paper targets: The pellet trap can be hung or placed on the ground depending on the background.

Barrel Cleaning Rope: A Quick-Bore Cleaning Rope can be used to easily and thoroughly clean the residue from your Stoeger airgun barrel in just one pass. Stoeger Airguns cleaning ropes are available in .177 and .22 calibers.

For the latest news and product information visit http://usa.stoegerairguns.com

AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO --(Ammoland.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products announces the creation of an innovative business solution that will change the way indoor and outdoor shooting ranges promote, purchase and manage their range business.

Through the OnTarget Range Program independent retailers now have an advocate, with insite and expertise needed to simplify the traditional range program, saving the range owner valuable time.

The OnTarget range solution provides retailers the opportunity to purchase their guns, ammunition, accessories and other range necessities from a single source without order minimums and traditional restrictions. This new business offering reinforces AcuSport’s commitment to creating value for the independent retailer. The OnTarget Range Program will be managed by a firearms industry expert and will be continually expanded to fit the ever changing needs of range owners.

Acusport On-Target Range Program

Doug VanderWoude, former owner and operator of Silver Bullet Firearms Indoor Range and Training Center has over 30 years of retail firearms experience.

“Doug’s retail, range and overall business experience are a great resource for shooting range retailers”, says Kenan Ikels, Director of Business Development for AcuSport. “This innovative service will provide our retailers with all range essentials in one place, product specials, marketing opportunities, and consulting services, making this truly a one-stop solution for range owners”.

Doug reports, “I’m excited to be part of the AcuSport team and to manage such an innovative solution for range owners.”

Doug can be contacted at 1-800-543-3150 Ext. 6296 or via e-Mail at DVanderWoude@AcuSport.com.

Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California. Independent retailers, who would like to place an order, please call 1-800-543-3150 or visit www.AcuSport.com for additional information.

“We are dedicated to independent sporting goods retailers through our commitment to people, technology and innovation.”