Guns & Tactics Magazine

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- As you walk into the gun store to look for a box of ammunition for your CCW or home defense weapon, you find yourself overwhelmed.

The selection on the shelves raises more questions than answers; you find yourself in an analysis paralysis state and leave the store with doubt and confusion.

The folks at Winchester Ammunition have developed the PDX1 Defender line, not just ammunition for handguns, but an entire line of ammunition for many different calibers and types of firearms from rimfire to shotgun, handgun to centerfire.

PDX1 Defender handgun ammunition, which utilizes the same bullets as Winchester’s law enforcement ammunition in service with the FBI, has become the ammunition of choice for many law enforcement agencies. In 2012, to complement this wildly popular and effective handgun line of ammunition and other PDX1 Defender products, Winchester is introducing another PDX1 Defender shotgun load, expanding their PDX1 Defender centerfire lineup and is introducing a PDX1 Defender rimfire round.

A New Slug
winchester12 PDX1 Defender from Winchester Ammunition
The PDX1 Defender Segmenting Slug is designed to segment or break into three equal pieces when the slug encounters what the FBI calls, “protocol barriers” in plain English; heavy cloth, wallboard, and plywood into ballistic gelatin. This slug gives the advantage of a slug and buckshot in one shell therefore eliminating the need and expense of both and reduces the chance of a slug over-penetrating interior walls as rifled slugs have a tendency to do.

Currently, the PDX1 Defender Segmenting Slug is only offered in 2 ¾ inch, the one ounce load boasts a respectable 1600 fps.

Centerfire Offerings
With more and more folks relying on ARs for their home defense needs, the problem of over penetration is a very real scenario. Winchester’s PDX1 Defender centerfire loaded with the Split-Core Technology bullets are designed to deliver energy when needed and expand rapidly to prevent over penetration.

S308PDB FrontView PDX1 Defender from Winchester Ammunition
New for 2012, is the 77 grain .223 Remington and the 120 grain .308 Winchester offerings.

The new 77 grain round can be fired from any .223 Remington, it is best stabilized in a barrel with a 1-7” or a 1-9”rate of twist. The 77 grain bullet exits the barrel at 2,850 feet per second.

The .308 Winchester offers owners of a .308 chambered AR the same advantages PDX1 Defender fans have come to rely on. The 120 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2500 feet per second.

Both of these rifle loadings have been designed for use in close encounters like those in a home invasion.

A rimfire home defense round?

While I wouldn’t call a .22 magnum handgun an ideal home protection cartridge, the fact remains; the best home protection firearm is the one in your hand when you need it most. If the 22 magnum, which does enjoy brisk sales as a home protection firearm, is that firearm, why not have it loaded with the best designed bullet? Enter the PDX1 Defender 22 – A .22 magnum rimfire cartridge which delivers from a two inch barrel, according to Winchester, a 46 grain jacketed hollow point at 1,200 feet per second, like other PDX1 offerings the bullet is designed for optimal penetration and fast expansion.

I have seen arguments and comparisons of the .22 magnum head to head with the .380, .25 ACP and the .32 ACP. It will be interesting to see how these cartridges stack up against one another once the smoke clears.

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Winchester Blind Side Waterfowl Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- In 2011, Winchester Ammunition revolutionized steel waterfowl ammunition with the launch of Blind Side, the most innovative steel waterfowl product in the company’s history.

“Before Blind Side ammunition, waterfowl hunters could only dream of steel shot that approached the performance of lead. Now, it’s a reality,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales.

“Our engineers spent years developing Blind Side and we’re taking it to the next level in 2012 by expanding the Blind Side line to offer more choices to hunters.”

For 2012, Blind Side ammunition will be offered in the following gauges, shell lengths and shot sizes (new offerings in bold):

Gauge Shell Length Oz. Shot Velocity Shot Sizes

• 12 3 1/2” 1 5/8 1400 BB, 1, 2, 3
• 12 3” 1 3/8 1400 BB, 1, 2, 3, 5
• 12 2 3/4” 1 1/4 1400 2, 5
• 20 3” 1 1/16 1300 2, 5

Blind Side ammunition combines ground-breaking, stacked HEX Shot technology and the new Diamond Cut Wad in the most deadly Winchester waterfowl load available. The HEX Shot pellets, shaped much like dice, literally stack together inside the shell, resulting in up to 15 percent more pellets in every shell.

Loaded with 100 percent HEX Shot, hunters get more pellets on target, a larger kill zone and more trauma inducing pellets than ever before – meaning quick kill shots. The shot is designed to hit waterfowl like high-velocity tumbling bricks – preventing over penetration and maximizing energy deposit and knock down shock within the bird.

With a company heritage dating back to 1866, Winchester Ammunition was there for the taming of the American West, the Allied Forces’ victory in World War II and through the years, millions of fond memories made in the great outdoors. Known as The American Legend, Winchester is a global leader in sporting, law enforcement, military and personal defense ammunition production. Winchester continues to raise the bar with new products like Blind Side waterfowl and PDX1 Defender™ personal defense ammunition.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com, or connect with The American Legend™ on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterAmmunition.

Winchester Announces 2012 Distributor of the Year

Winchester Ammunition

LAS VEGAS, NV – -(Ammoland.com)- For setting a high standard of service to dealers, solid sales performance and support of the Winchester brand, W.L. Baumler Company was named the 2011 Distributor of the Year by Winchester Ammunition.

The award was presented to W.L. Baumler Company at the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

“W.L. Baumler Company was a large part our success in 2011 and we’re excited to present them with this award,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of sales and marketing. “We’re looking forward to continuing a strong partnership with W.L Baumler Company and as we have for many decades, work together to meet the needs of our customers.”

Headquartered in Lorain, Ohio, W.L. Baumler Company was founded in 1946 and has been a valuable distributor for Winchester Ammunition since the early 1960s. The company is a wholesaler of hunting and fishing supplies including firearms, ammunition, rods, reels, lures and more.

Pictured from left to right are Rick Papendick, Winchester Ammunition wholesale distribution manager, Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales, Jack Baumler, W.L. Baumler Company owner and president, Dennis Prebble, Winchester Ammunition sales representative, Bill Recknagel (W.L. Baumler Company), Tom O’keefe, Winchester Ammunition president.“It means a lot to our company that Winchester Ammunition recognized our work,” said Jack Baumler, W.L. Baumler Company owner and president.

“We receive great feedback on Winchester products. They are a great company to deal with and have been very loyal to W.L. Baumler Company. We owe a great deal of thanks to our customers and manufacturers’ reps for making this award possible.’”

With a company heritage dating back to 1866, Winchester Ammunition was there for the taming of the American West, the Allied Forces’ victory in World War II and through the years, millions of fond memories made in the great outdoors. Known as The American Legend™, Winchester is a global leader in sporting, law enforcement, military and personal defense ammunition production. Winchester continues to raise the bar with new products like Blind Side waterfowl and PDX1Defender personal defense ammunition.

Winchester Announces 2012 Distributor of the Year

For more information about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com, or connect with The American Legend on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterAmmunition.

Winchester Athlete of the Month: Shooter Vincent Hancock

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- The Winchester Athlete of the Month is 2008 Men’s Skeet Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock.

After a relatively quiet season in 2011, Hancock laid it on the line at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. He shot a solid 122 targets to tie Cuba’s Guillermo Torres headed into the final.

Torres, a five-time Olympian was shooting for an Olympic quota for Cuba and was determined to fend off the competition.

Both remained straight in the final until Torres missed two consecutive targets-low seven and high eight. Hancock remained untouchable in the final for a perfect 25 targets for 147 total targets.

At the 2007 Pan American Games, Hancock (and former teammate Todd Graves) set the record at 147 and mirrored that record four years later.

National Shotgun Coach Bret Erickson said, “It was great to see Vinny shoot a world-class score and win the Pan American Games. After a tough year it’s nice to see him back on top of the podium.”

HancockHancock is currently leading the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and is looking forward to the second half of Trials in May of 2012. Hancock said, “It’s an honor to be selected as the Winchester Athlete of the Month especially with as many great athletes as we have competing and high medal count from the Pan American Games.

I look forward to continuing to work hard and train and hopefully another Olympic medal next year too!” USA Shooting would like to congratulate Vincent Hancock and wish him success for 2012.

Winchester Ammunition is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team: Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor and supplier of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. Members of the 2008 shotgun team brought home four medals from Beijing using Winchester AA International Target loads. Winchester is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Glenn Eller, Photo ISSF

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Sergeant Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) is no stranger to the dedication and training it takes to reach the top.

Eller was the Men’s Double Trap gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

After a few setbacks in early 2011, Eller is breaking through the world rankings to return to the top ten.

At the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Clay Target Championships in early September in Belgrade, Serbia, Eller proved that he’s back and better than ever.

With an ease only a champion could display, Eller nailed 145 out of 150 match targets to tie three other shooters for a spot in the final. In the shoot-off, Mashfi Alumatiari of Kuwait was the first athlete to fall with three targets. Next was Hakan Dahbly of Sweden with 11 targets. With just two shooters remaining-Eller and Ahmed Almaktoum of the United Arab Emirates-the tension grew by the minute.

The duo continued for 20 targets, 30 targets and finally Almaktoum dropped his thirty-sixth target and Eller advanced to the final. This unprecedented shoot-off is an unofficial record (the ISSF does not monitor this statistic for official records) for a shoot-off in qualification, breaking Vasily Mosin’s previous 30 target shoot-off at the 2010 World Championships.

With yet another battle ahead of him and an additional 36 targets to wear on his shoulder and concentration, Eller maintained pace in the final with 45 out of 50 targets to score 193 total targets. Deciding to do things the hard way, Eller once again found himself in a shoot-off. This time, his opponent was Russia’s Vitaly Fokeev and the winner would earn the World Championship bronze medal. Keeping it short and sweet, Eller topped Forkeev after four targets and happily claimed the bronze medal.

The more success you have, the thinner the line between success and failure becomes, and success is more difficult. It feels good to be back on the other side,” said Eller in regard to his Winchester Athlete of the Month nod. USA Shooting would like to congratulate Eller on his return to the top ten in the world and wish him success for the 2012 season.

Winchester Ammunition is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team: Winchester Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor and supplier of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. Members of the 2008 shotgun team brought home four medals from Beijing using Winchester AA International Target loads. Winchester is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Rock Island Auction Company

Moline, IL --(Ammoland.com)- Every story needs a beginning, an established point in time at which something starts. It is a beginning that allows a story to move forward and evolve.

The beginning of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company started with inventor Walter Hunt’s 1848 “Volition Repeating Rifle” and its caseless “Rocket Ball” ammunition.

Hunt was a prolific inventor who invented the safety pin, lockstitch needle and fountain pen. But for the Winchester story to begin we need to focus our attention on U.S. Patent 6663 which was granted to Hunt in 1849.

The patent is for Hunt’s .54 caliber tubular magazine rifle, the “Volition Repeater”. The rifle used a coil spring to operate the firing pin and a trigger forced a cartridge into the barrel chamber by moving the breech bolt rearward. Essentially, the trigger design was the ancestor of the lever action of later arms. The rifle also used Hunt’s own patented loaded bullet which he called “Rocket Balls”. This type of ammunition was loaded with powder and to prevent the powder from escaping, the bullet was capped with a cork wad covered in paper which had a flash hole in the center. Only one Hunt rifle is known to have been produced and that rifle now resides in the Cody Firearms Museum.

Showcasing Winchester Beginnings at Rock Island Auction Company

In December 1849, Lewis Jennings received U.S. Patent 6973 for his improvement of the Hunt rifle design. Jennings’ improved version of Hunt’s rifle was manufactured in small numbers by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, and was a commercial failure. Smith & Wesson of the Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson partnership of Norwich, Connecticut, acquired Jennings’ improved version of the original “Volition Repeater”. Financially aided by New York financier Courtlandt C. Palmer who originally purchased the manufacturing rights of the failed Jennings rifle, Smith & Wesson began to produce their version of the improved repeater in June of 1854. In July 1855, Smith & Wesson and Palmer formed the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company in order to manufacture a line of lever action carbines and pistols. Volcanic continued to improve the Rocket Ball type ammunition and the lever action guns that fired it.

As an investor in Volcanic, Oliver F. Winchester was elected a director of the company in 1855 and in the coming years played a pivotal role the evolution of the lever action firearm. In 1856 Volcanic became insolvent with the bankrupt firm’s assets being purchased by Oliver Winchester who soon reorganized it as the New Haven Arms Company. Under Winchester’s leadership, New Haven took a strong interest in developing new types of cartridges for leaver action firearm. As an employee of New Haven, Benjamin Henry perfected the self-contained metallic rimfire cartridge.

The .44 Henry, as it was known, was much larger and more powerful cartridge to be used in lever action arms. Under Henry’s supervision, a new rifle loosely designed on the Volcanic repeaters was manufactured to accept the new .44 Henry cartridge. The result was the Henry Rifle of 1860 and the success of the rifle established New Haven in the lever action repeater firearms market. In May 1866, the New Haven Arms Company was renamed Winchester Repeating rifle Company. Continuing on its success with the Henry Rifle, Winchester introduced the Model 1866, Model 1873, and Model 1876 Lever Action Rifles. Winchester produced some of the earliest repeating rifles that were popular among Western settlers, forever solidifying the Winchester name to “The Gun that Won the West”. (For more Winchester history see, for example, George Madis’ The Winchester Book.)

This December auction has some of the earliest examples of firearms associated with Winchester heritage. There are several Volcanic Pistols. Serial number 2123 is a deluxe factory engraved New Haven Arms Volcanic No. 2 Navy Pistol fitted with relief carved ivory grips. The two piece ivory grips feature a relief carved Mexican Eagle and Serpent motif inside an oval and the brass receiver has a deluxe scroll engraving with the tight and detailed scrollwork extending the back strap and butt and a small flourish of scrollwork on the underside of the receiver below the cartridge elevator.

The sideplates having oval inscription panels featuring relief engraved borders. If you are looking for a standard New Haven Volcanic No. 2 Navy Pistol, check out serial numbers 2471 and 2026. These are two of the 700 to 1000 No. 2 Navy Pistols that are believed to have been produced by New Haven. Serial number 1470 is a Navy Pistol manufactured by Volcanic Repeating Arms Company, making it one of approximately 1500 Navy Pistol manufactured with an 8” barrel before the company was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Company. Interested in a New Haven Volcanic No. 1 Pistols? This December auction has two: serial number 484 and serial number 1420. Note that serial number 1420 has a 3 ½” barrel and serial number 484 has a 6” barrel. Total production of the No. 1 Pistol with a 3 ½” barrel is estimated at 850 and total production of the No. 1 pistol with a 6” barrel is estimated ate 225.

There are also Volcanic Carbines in the December sale. Serial number 2715 is a factory engraved example featuring large open type scrollwork on the receiver, upper receiver tang and buttplate heel. The engraving is very similar to the engraving on the Volcanic pistol (serial number 1159) pictured on page 9 of R.L. Wilson’s Winchester Engraving. Serial numbers 158 and 10 are examples of the standard New Haven produced Volcanic Carbine. And like the pistols, the carbines are also a scarce historical firearm with approximately 1000 carbines being produced from 1857 to 1860.There are also several examples of Henry Rifles. Serial number 5011 is a factory engraved example with an engraving similar to that pictured in R.L. Wilson’s Winchester Engraving, page 23. The front receiver panels feature large floral designs in double bordered panels with scalloped edges. A hunting dog on point surrounded by open scrollwork is engraved on the left side plate. Scrollwork flourishes are present on the top and sides of the receiver and upper tang. The buttplate heel has a scroll engraving with a star burst on the butt trap. For a standard example of a Henry Rifle see serial numbers 9461 and 2902. Interested in a U.S. contract Hew Haven Arms Henry Rifle? See serial numbers 3526 and 3919.

These two Henry Rifles were part of an 800 rifle order purchased by the Ordnance Department to arm the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry Regiment. The rifles were stamped with the C.G.C. initials of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Charles G. Chapman on the right side of the barrel and script C.G.C. initials on the stock wrist. During the Civil War, the 1st D.C. Cavalry had the distinction of being the only Federal unit to be completely equipped with Henry Rifles.

This December Rock Island Auction Company is fortunate to be offering our clients several different examples of Volcanic pistols and carbines and Henry Rifles.

If you are a Winchester collector this is not the auction to miss. In the next few months you will want to pay close attention as this December auction will certainly be offering more examples of early Winchester heritage.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results. Visit: www.rockislandauction.com

Winchester New Law Enforcement Website

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Winchester Ammunition unveiled its new Law Enforcement website, www.WinchesterLE.com featuring a new map of Winchester distributors and sales representatives and improved information on all law enforcement ammunition products.

The new site was designed with the latest technology, allowing users to navigate through the site quickly and find detailed product information through enhanced video content, interactive ammunition guides and more.

“It’s important that we keep officers and law enforcement agencies updated on the new ammunition and technology Winchester is providing for those in the line of duty, which is why we’ve developed and launched a world-class website,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales.

“Winchester has a proud tradition of providing dependable ammunition to our military and law enforcement agencies and we want to make sure they’re well informed and have the latest information when they visit the new www.WinchesterLE.com.”

Visitors to the site will find updated content, new product information, interactive content and more. Users will also be able to research detailed product information (basic info, spec sheets, ballistics and terminal ballistics) when they are viewing a particular symbol without having to go to multiple locations within the site to access this information.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition Law Enforcement, visit www.WinchesterLE.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in Law Enforcement
For decades, Winchester® Ammunition has provided law enforcement officers with reliable ammunition to help protect and serve against real-world threats. Winchester works closely with many federal and state law enforcement agencies to develop and manufacture both training and service ammunition.

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

Winchester Athlete of the Month - Rachael Heiden

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Rachael Heiden (Clinton, Mich.) may still be a junior category shooter, but that certainly isn’t reflected in her scores.

Heiden competes at a world-class level and hasn’t let her age stop her from winning two international medals in the last two months.

At the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Beijing, Heiden fired 73 out of 75 match targets to tie the junior world record.

Despite windy conditions, she shot 16 targets in the final to finish with 89 targets for the silver medal. Yet, her most recent and lustrous accomplishment came in the beginning of July at the 2011 ISSF World Cup in Gaj Maribor, Slovenia. With 72 out of 75 match targets, she maintained a cool head to shoot 23 targets in the final for the gold medal victory.

National Shotgun Coach Bret Erickson commented on her success of late as he said, “Rachael had a fantastic showing in Slovenia to win the gold. Despite shooting in poor light, she put up a superb final. She is a hard-working athlete and has made herself as a front runner for the 2012 Olympic Team.”

Heiden, an Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs senior, is no stranger to hard work. Heiden, who graduated high school at a young age due to advanced homeschooling, is only 20 years old, yet a senior in college.

When asked about her Winchester Athlete of the Month nod, Heiden said, “I am honored. I can’t thank everyone enough for helping me to get to this point. There are still things I need to work on, but I’m looking forward to the remaining competitions this year!”

USA Shooting would like to congratulate Rachael Heiden on a terrific ISSF season thus far and wish her good luck at the ISSF World Clay Target Championships in Belgrade.

Catch all the latest updates and follow your team on USA Shooting’s Facebook Page.

Winchester Ammunition is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team: Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor and supplier of the USAShooting Shotgun Team since 1999. Members of the 2008 shotgun team brought home four medals from Beijing using Winchester AA International Target loads. Winchester is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Winchester Blind Side Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- In just a few months, Blind Side ammunition from Winchester will be taking down ducks and geese all over North America.

For now, the company’s most innovative waterfowl load is busy taking down prestigious awards.

Just days after being named “Top Choice” for duck hunting by Field and Stream magazine, Blind Side waterfowl ammo has been named “Editor’s Choice” as the top overall ammo in the 2011 “Ammo of the Year” awards from Outdoor Life.

The awards cover four ammunition categories: shotgun, centerfire rifle, handgun and rimfire. One round is chosen as the “Ammo of the Year” in each category and the overall winner is declared “Editor’s Choice.” Blind Side won the shotgun category and the top overall title. Winchester Varmint LF in .17 HMR also won the rimfire category, making Winchester Ammunition the only manufacturer to win multiple categories.

“We’re extremely honored with the accolades Blind Side and Varmint LF have received from Field and Stream and Outdoor Life,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales. “We’re confident that everyone will be impressed by how effective and lethal Blind Side is on ducks and geese, and for varmint hunters, we think our Varmint LF load is the best lead-free round you can buy for .17 HMR.”

Blind Side ammunition combines ground-breaking, stacked HEX Shot technology and the new Diamond Cut™ Wad in the most deadly Winchester waterfowl load available. The HEX Shot pellets, shaped much like dice, literally stack together inside the shell, resulting in up to 15 percent more pellets in every shell.

Loaded with 100 percent HEX Shot, hunters get more pellets on target, a larger kill zone and more trauma inducing pellets than ever before – meaning quick kill shots. The shot is designed to hit waterfowl like high-velocity tumbling bricks – preventing over penetration and maximizing energy deposit and knock-down shock within the bird.

The new .17 HMR Varmint LF load by Winchester Ammunition features a 15.5 grain bullet designed with a Polymer Tip for ultra-flat trajectories and delivers a blistering 2550 fps velocity. The Varmint LF uses a non-corrosive primer and clean burning powder to generate a sure-fire ignition every time.

With a company heritage dating back to 1866, Winchester Ammunition was there for the taming of the American West, the Allied Forces’ victory in World War II and through the years, millions of fond memories made in the great outdoors. Known as The American Legend, Winchester is a global leader in sporting, law enforcement, military and personal defense ammunition production. Winchester continues to raise the bar with new products like Blind Side waterfowl and PDX1 Defender personal defense ammunition.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com, or connect with The American Legend on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterAmmunition.

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact Rifle

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- With smaller-framed shooters and those who like a lightweight compact rifle in mind, Winchester Repeating Arms has introduced the Model 70 Featherweight Compact.

The new rifle features a 20-inch barrel, a 13-inch length of pull, an overall length of 39 ½ inches and weighs just 6 ½ pounds.

The Model 70 Compact is the perfect rifle for ladies, young shooters and those looking for a light-weight mountain rifle.

The Compact Model 70 action has Pre-’64 Controlled Round Feeding, the easy-to-use three position safety and a jeweled bolt body with a knurled bolt handle.

The rifle also uses the M.O.A. Trigger System that is easily adjusted. The stock is a satin-finished checkered walnut with a Packmayr Decelerator Pad. The rifle action is bedded and the barrel free-floated for exceptional accuracy.

The Model 70 Featherweight Compact comes in for popular calibers for 2011, 22.250 Rem., 243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., and 308 Win.. Suggested retail price is $899.99

For more information on all of Winchester Repeating Arms innovative products, visit www.winchester-guns.com.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Each year, all over North America, millions of fond memories are shared between families and friends in the great outdoors.

Perhaps no memories are more special than those shared between a new hunter and his or her hunting mentor.

Whether it’s a father teaching a son, a mother teaching a daughter or a friend teaching a friend, the bond formed between a new hunter and his or her first teacher is extraordinary.

Because mentoring new hunters is vital to preserving North America’s hunting heritage, the North American Hunting Club (NAHC) created its Mentor of the Year Award in 2010 to honor North America’s most selfless and dedicated hunting mentors.

Winchester Announces Sponsorship Of Hunting Mentor Award

After a successful first year, the Mentor of the Year Award is back in 2011, and this year, Winchester Ammunition is pleased to be the official ammunition sponsor of the award.

“As hunters, it’s our duty to mentor others in the outdoor lifestyle and pass on our hunting traditions,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales. “At Winchester, we want to be first in line to support the preservation of North America’s hunting heritage and we’re proud to sponsor the NAHC’s Mentor of the Year Award.”

As the official ammunition of the Mentor of the Year Award, Winchester Ammunition will contribute prize packages of Winchester gear to the five Mentor of the Year Award finalists and the person who nominates the overall winner.

The nomination period for the award is open until September 30. To nominate someone for the 2011 NAHC Mentor of the Year Award, visit www.nahcmentor.com.

Winchester Ammunition, known for years as The American Legend, prides itself on being a leader in support of conservation work and the preservation of hunting traditions around the world.

For decades, Winchester Ammunition has supported youth programs and non-profit organizations that are dedicated to growing participation in hunting and shooting sports. These groups include the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, The Kids and Clays Foundation, the International Hunter Education Association and many more. To learn more about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Following the eleventh straight month-over-month increase in consumer firearms purchases, firearms and ammunition manufactures are reporting strong sales even with the down economy.

RUGER SALES UP 10.5 PERCENT IN FIRST QUARTER
Sturm, Ruger & Co. (NYSE:RGR) reported that first quarter sales increased 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year.

Said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer, “The estimated sell-through of the company’s products from distributors to retailers in the first quarter of 2011 increased by approximately 12 percent from the first quarter of 2010 and 21 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010.”

Company sales and earnings beat Wall Street estimates for the quarter.

CABELA’S SEES GROWTH IN FIREARM SALES, REPORTS 1Q RESULTS
Outdoor retailer Cabela’s (NYSE:CAB) reported that first quarter comparable-store sales jumped 8.9 percent compared the same period last year.

“We realized gains in 12 of 13 product categories during the quarter, with the strongest growth coming from firearms, women’s and children’s, and hunting apparel,” CEO Tommy Millner said during the company’s earnings call.

OLIN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER WINCHESTER RESULTS
Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN), makers of Winchester ammunition, reported that first quarter Winchester division sales were $136.6 million, up from $131.4 million in the first quarter of 2010.

The company reported that segment income declined 35 percent in the quarter, reflecting the impact of higher commodity metals and other material costs, higher manufacturing costs and costs associated with the relocation of its centerfire operations to Mississippi.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Winchester Sporter 94 and Short Rifle 94 Rifles

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- The new Winchester Sporter 94 will feature a 24-inch half-round, half-octagon blued barrel.

The rifle has a traditional straight grip stock with a crescent butt and blued steel buttplate.

The satin oil finished walnut stock is finely checkered in the familiar pattern with double-lined bordering. The Sporter 94 has a semi-buckhorn rear sight and a fine gold bead on the front. Each receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and the hammer is drilled and tapped for a spur extension.

The Sporter comes in either 30-30 Winchester or 38-55 Winchester. Both have a magazine capacity of 8 rounds. The 30-30 model has a 1 in 12 inch rate of twist and the 38-55 has a 1 in 18 inch rate of twist. Both have an overall length of 42 ½ inches. Suggested retail for both guns is $1,299.99.

The Winchester Short Rifle Model 94 was a favorite for many hunters and shooters and the new model is sure to be a popular addition to the new line of Model 94 rifles. The Short Rifle 94 is fast to the shoulder, quick-swinging, lightweight and a pleasure to shoot. It was and will be popular with the range rider who needs to snatch the gun from a saddle scabbard and fire quickly.

The Short Rifle 94 has a compact 20-inch deeply-blued round barrel and straight grip walnut stock. It has a rifle-style forearm, black grip cap and full-length magazine. The sights are traditional with a semi-buckhorn rear and Marble Arms gold bead at the muzzle. The rifle is also drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

The Short Rifle 94 has an overall length of 38 inches and weighs 6 ¾ pounds. It is available in 30-30 Winchester and has a suggested retail price of $1199.99.

Winchester SX3 Sporting Shotgun

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL --(Ammoland.com)- The new Super X3 Sporting shotgun from Winchester Repeating Arms is designed with the serious clay target shooter in mind.

The gun is lightweight with an aluminum alloy receiver and a lightweight profile ventilated rib barrel which is ported to reduce muzzle jump.

The proven Active Valve gas system of the SX3 includes a new, unique sporting gas piston in the sporting model which reliably cycles all 2 ¾ inch shotshells from light to heavy.

Each gun comes with five Signature choke tubes for a variety of clay target shooting needs. The gun is Back-Bored to help produce consistent even patterns.

The walnut stock and forearm have an oil-like satin finish and includes an adjustable comb on the stock. A Pachmayr® Decelerator recoil pad helps absorb felt recoil. Each gun comes with a fitted ABS hard case embossed with the Winchester logo.

All Super X3 Sporting guns are chambered only for 2 ¾ inch shells and are available in three barrel lengths, 28 inch, 30 inch and 32 inc

Suggested retail price is $1,629.99

Winchester's New 20 Ga Waterfowl & All Purpose Models Shotguns

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL --(Ammoland.com)- A new 20 ga waterfowl model has been added to the Super X3 shotgun line.

The Super X3 Waterfowl Shot gun comes in Mossy Oak Duck Blind camouflage and features a grip enhancing Dura-Touch Armor Coating on the composite stock and forearm.

The gun is available with either a 26 or 28-inch barrel and comes with three Invector-Plus choke tubes.

The 20 ga model is chambered for 3-inch shells. The Active Valve gas system cycles all factory ammunition from light field to heavy magnums. The gun comes with two lengths of pull stock spacers, drop and cast adjustment shims and sling swivel studs.

The Super X3 All-Purpose Field 20 ga gun has the same features as the waterfowl model, but comes in the Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity pattern of camouflage.

Suggested retail price of all the models is $1,339.99

Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- The strong and reliable action of the Winchester® Model 1886 rifle was designed for the then new 45-70 Government cartridge, developed by the U.S. Government in 1873.

In an ongoing effort to reintroduce various historical models of the venerable 1886, Winchester Repeating Arms proudly announces the Short Rifle model as a limited production run for 2011.

The new Model 1886 features a deeply-blued receiver, barrel and lever, along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The stock is Grade 1 walnut with an elegant satin finish.

The full-length tubular magazine holds six 45-70 Govt. cartridges.

Each Model 1886 comes with an adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms® front sight, giving the rifle a graceful profile. The receiver is also drilled and tapped to accommodate other receiver sights.

The Model 1886 has an overall length of 43 inches and weighs 8 3/8 pounds. The rate of twist in the barrel is 1 in 20 inches. Suggested retail price is $1,269.00

Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling six (6) lots of its RANGER 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point (PP) centerfire rifle ammunition (Symbol Number RA223R2).

Lot Numbers (last four characters): DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41, and DK51

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of RANGER Law Enforcement ammunition may contain incorrect propellant.

Incorrect propellant in this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury when fired.

Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point Product Warning & Recall Notice

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER RANGER 223 REMINGTON 64 GRAIN POWER-POINT AMMUNITION THAT HAS A LOT NUMBER ENDING IN DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41 or DK51. The ammunition Lot Number is ink stamped inside the right tuck flap of the 20-round carton, as indicated here:

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the last four characters of the Lot Number are DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41 or DK51 immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 to arrange for replacement ammunition and free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.

This notice applies only to RANGER 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point centerfire rifle ammunition with lot numbers ending in DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41, and DK51. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.

If you have any questions concerning this RANGER Law Enforcement ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: RA223R2 Recall), or visit our website at www.winchester.com.

Winchester Varmint 17 HMR Lead-Free Bullet

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Winchester Ammunition takes varmint hunting to a new level in 2011 by adding 17HMR to the Varmint Lead-Free ammunition hunting lineup.

This new lead-free load by Winchester Ammunition features a 15.5 grain bullet designed with a Polymer Tip for ultra-flat trajectories and delivers a blistering 2550 fps velocity.

The Varmint LF uses a non-corrosive primer and clean burning powder to generate a sure-fire ignition every time.

“The NTX Polymer Tip technology assures highly accurate, flat shooting bullets at all ranges,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

“ We work hard to offer the most innovative rimfire ammunition, and our offerings continue to expand for small game hunters and shooters.”

The new Varmint LF Bullet features:

• Velocity: 2550
• Grains: 15.5
• Bullet Type: Lead Free NTX polymer tip jacketed hollow point
• Cartridge: 17HMR
• Availability: 2011

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

Free Winchester Ammunition Ballistics Calculator Available on the iPhone
iPhone users can now download the Winchester Ammunition award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free. Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

The iPhone version of Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator will allow users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to three different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in.

The Web based calculator is also live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

Whitney revolver: Civil War-era Whitney “New Model” .31 caliber 5-shot revolver with a 6-inch barrel ($1,092).

SoldUSA.com

MATTHEWS, NC --(Ammoland.com)- A colorfully rich and vibrant poster from 1909, advertising the Winchester .401 caliber self-loading rifle, one of the most highly sought after of the Winchester images, sold for $4,246 in an Internet and catalog auction that went online in mid-December and ended Jan. 22 by SoldUSA.com.

The poster was the top lot of the hundreds that changed hands.

The auction featured an array of categories: vintage firearms, ammunition and ammo boxes, militaria, advertising items, hunting and fishing and a nice selection of rare Buffalo Bill memorabilia. “Thanks to the high prices realized in this auction, we’ve had numerous inquiries from consignors for the next sale, ending March 19,” remarked David Reichle of SoldUSA.com.

Winchester poster: The top lot of the sale was this Winchester poster from 1909, art by Philip R. Goodwin ($4,246).

Mr. Reichle said he was impressed with the spirited bidding in the Jan. 22 auction, and took it as a sign the economy is in a state of recovery. “Not only were prices going higher than even we expected, but we signed up around 200 new bidders, who competed with the large number of old bidders who also participated,” he said. “The sale overall was very encouraging.”

The Winchester poster was a beauty, and a rare beauty at that, originally executed by Philip R. Goodwin (specifically for Winchester) and lithographed circa 1908. The poster measured 15 ¼ inches by 29 ½ inches (which is correct), and had both top and bottom bands. It had some light wrinkling near the top and bottom, but the piece’s rarity overrode its minor flaws.

Following are additional highlights from the auction. All prices quoted include a 13 percent buyer’s premium.

The sale’s second top lot was another Winchester item – a 1917 calendar titled Spooked, originally painted in 1915 by W.K. Leigh (for Winchester) and lithographed in 1916 by the American Litho Co. (N.Y.). Also, a bright and clean shell box for Winchester Precision 200 target cartridges (.22 cal.) brought $475. All the shells were correct and three had been polished.

A beautiful condition Burnside cavalry carbine rifle, all-original and fully functional in dry operation, hammered for $1,718. The metal on the weapon had a plum/brown patina, with no deep pitting, and the wood had not been sanded or otherwise touched. The bore showed strong rifling, with normal widespread pitting. A label said the rifle had been “used at Fort Sanders.”

An Evans lever-action sporting rifle with an interesting provenance changed hands for $1,302. The weapon had been assembled from leftover parts after the Evans Repeating Rifle Company went into bankruptcy in 1879. The work was supposedly done by E.G. Ridout & Co. (N.Y.) or Turner & Ross (Boston, Mass.), the two firms that acquired Evans’ remaining stock.

An extremely rare 1864 Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Company contract musket, with fantastic cartouches on the stock, scored a bull’s-eye for $1,163. Only around 50,000 guns in this line were made, with this particular model being the last of the three types produced by the firm. The metal on the musket had a silver gray patina, with some light to moderate pinprick pitting.

A nice Civil War-era Whitney ‘New Model’ .31 caliber 5-shot revolver with a 6-inch barrel rang out at $1,092. The revolver was complete and in fine, original condition. The barrel and frame showed a uniform brown patina and the trigger guard a dull brass finish. The original numbered walnut grips were solid and intact. A prior owner had carved his initials into the grip.

An early World War II German Luftwaffe radio operator/air gunner badge, cased and made by C.E. Junkers (Berlin) coasted to $1,056. The beautiful wartime badge featured two-piece construction, with two rivets on the reverse mounting an eagle to an oak leaf wreath. The original blue leatherette case had outside gold lettering, and was hinged with a locking front.

Rounding out the sale’s top lots, an 1860 Colt Army pistol with a very rare detachable shoulder stock, measuring 17 inches long and boasting an all-original wood butt stock with brass butt plate, commanded $565; and a Springfield-Krag M1899 carbine (3rd Model, made in 1902), one of only 2,000 manufactured and one of the last carbines in the Krag series, garnered $783.

SoldUSA.com’s next Internet and catalog auction is already online and will conclude March 19. Featured are hundreds of lots of militaria, ammunition, firearms and more. At press time, consignments for this sale were still being accepted. To consign an item or a collection, you may call SoldUSA.com at (704) 815-1500, or e-mail them at support@SoldUSA.com.

Winchester shell box: Winchester Precision 200 target cartridges shell box (.22 caliber), bright and fully correct ($475).

To learn more about SoldUSA.com and the auction currently underway, please log on to www.SoldUSA.com. Images of many lots are there, in color, and updates are posted frequently.

Winchester Super X3 NWTF Turkey Shotguns

Winchester Repeating Arms

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- With continued support of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Winchester Repeating Arms is introducing two new Super X3 shotguns for 2011 which help raise funds for wild turkey conservation.

The Super X3 NWTF Extreme Turkey shotgun comes in both 12 and 20 gauge models.

The 12 ga. is a 3 ½ chambered gun and the 20 ga is a 3 inch chambered gun. Both guns feature a 24 inch Back-Bored barrel and an Invector-Plus Extra-Full Extended Turkey choke tube.

The fully camouflage guns feature Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity camo and the stock and forearm are covered with the protective Dura-Touch Armor Coating.

The guns have an adjustable rear sight and a TRUGLO fiber-optic front sight. Each gun is equipped with steel sling swivel studs. An Inflex Technology recoil pad helps reduce felt recoil.

• Suggested retail for the 12ga is $1,559.99
• Suggested retail for the 20ga is $1,399.99

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Winchester Repeating Arms, best known as “The gun that won the West”, continues the rich history with a complete line of rifles and shotguns.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Winchester Ammunition’s new seasons of its whitetail hunting series Winchester Whitetail Revolution and Winchester World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn on VERSUS are providing hard-core whitetail hunters with some of the finest hunts captured across North America.

“Winchester’s whitetail television series are filled with high energy hunts, monster whitetails and expert hunters; it’s everything passionate whitetail hunters want in a television series,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

Winchester Whitetail Revolution
From an unbelievable monster buck north of the border to trophy deer deep in the heart of Texas, America’s most notable hunting experts are in hot pursuit of some of the largest whitetail deer. These experienced hunters will share some of their secrets, from more accurate tracking to rattling in the monster buck of your dreams. Winchester will bring viewers action-packed episodes each week as they travel across America and Canada in search of the one that didn’t get away.

Air times (all times ET): Friday at 7:30 p.m. beginning September 3 (Re-air Thursday at 11 a.m.) For additional airings check local listings

Winchester World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn
Larry “Mr. Whitetail” Weishuhn, showcases his life of hard-core whitetail hunting at the hottest whitetail hunting locations across the country. Weishuhn tells all, including his rituals, strategies and tactics for taking big bucks. Viewers will also tag along and be on-location across the country as Larry lectures, meets people at deer check stations, consults with ranch owners on how to manage for more and bigger deer, and tests the latest new products for hunting monster whitetails.

Air times, (all times ET): Saturday at 10:30 a.m. beginning July 31 (Re-airs Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m.) For additional airings check local listings

Winchester Ammunition offers a great lineup of hunting shows, exclusively available on VERSUS, a network available to more than 75 million homes. Produced by Orion Multimedia (www.orionmultimedia.com), Winchester Whitetail Revolution and World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn are joined by Winchester Legends to round out Winchester’s stable of award winning outdoor programming.

• To find VERSUS in your area, visit www.versus.com/findversus/.
• To view a complete listing of upcoming episodes for both Whitetail Revolution and World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn, visit www.winchester.com or www.VERSUS.com.

Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation.
Winchester Ammunition is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Legends began an all new action-packed fourth season on VERSUS this past July.

“This is one of the finest lineups of hunting adventures we’ve ever put together and we are excited to continue our track record as a high-quality hunting television series on VERSUS,” said Brett Flaugher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

Hosts Bob Foulkrod, Pam Zaitz and Patrick Flanigan are taking viewers all over the globe on intense and thrilling hunts, including grizzly bear, cape buffalo, whitetail and more.

“We’re providing unparalleled hunting adventure, but also educating viewers on the hunting tradition and in-the-field strategies,” said Flaugher.

“Winchester continues to introduce innovative products to the industry, and Winchester Legends is one way that hunters and shooters can learn about our products.”

Winchester Legends air times (all times ET):

• Friday at 11:30 a.m. (Re-airs Saturday at 11 a.m. and Monday at 10 a.m.)

For additional airings check local listings. Winchester Ammunition offers a tremendous lineup of hunting shows, available exclusively on VERSUS, which is available to more than 75 million homes. Produced by Orion Multimedia (www.orionmultimedia.com), Winchester Legends joins Winchester Whitetail Revolution and Winchester World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn to round out a stable of award-winning outdoor programming.

• To find VERSUS in your area, visit www.versus.com/findversus/.
• To learn more about each episode of Winchester Legends visit www.winchester.com or www.VERSUS.com.

Winchester Legends is Proudly Sponsored by:

• Hunter’s Specialties
• OTIS Technology
• Red Head
• SHE Outdoor Apparel
• Winchester Repeating Arms
• Dodge Ram

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in supporting charities

Winchester Ammunition is partnered with The Kids & Clays Foundation to develop programs and host shooting events across the country to help raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms and the Ronald McDonald Mobile Medical Units. Ronald McDonald Houses are non-profit organizations that provide temporary lodging for families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals.

For more information about the shooting events or to learn how to become more involved with the Kids & Clays Foundation, call 219.874.2100 or visit www.kidsandclays.com.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition

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

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

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

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

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

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

Field & Stream Magazine’s Best of the Best Award

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports

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

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

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

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

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Nearly 7,000 shooting competitors from around the world gathered in Sparta, Ill., from August 3 to August 14, and competed for top prizes during the 2010 Grand American World Trapshooting Championships.

The event took place at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex, which houses 120 trap fields that stretch over three miles.

Participants got an early start on the competition during preliminary week, August 3 to 8, when they competed in singles and doubles events, such as the Winchester Super 600, the Browning Super 500 and the White Flyer 500 Handicap.

There were plenty of categories for shooters of all ages and skill levels to compete in during the actual competition week, and the Winchester AA Class Singles event helped kick-off Grand Week on Monday, August 9.

“Winchester is a proud supporter of The Grand and the thousands of shooters who competed with the famous AA shotshells,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

“This is where the best shooters gathered for two weeks to compete and represent the shooting sports industry.”

As a testament to supporting the shooting sports industry, Winchester partnered with the National Rifle Association and awarded two boxes of commemorative Winchester Ammunition AA shells to each person who signed up as a new NRA member or renewed their membership during the week of the Grand American.

For more information about the Grand American, visit www.shootata.com or call (937) 898-4638.

To learn more about the Winchester Ammunition AA line and its other products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and influence other shooters to become interested in international competitions. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage.To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org

Winchester 20 Gauge Super X3 Shotgun Line

Winchester Repeating Arms

Morgan, UT - -(Ammoland.com)- Shooters who enjoy shooting a small gauge shotgun will fall in love with the new Super X3 20 ga. shotgun from Winchester Repeating Arms.

Like its big brother, the Super X3 12 ga., the new 20 ga. model utilizes the same Active valve system, making it the fastest cycling shotgun in the world.

In 2010 the SX3 20 ga. is being offered in the Walnut Field model. This new model shotgun is sure to be popular with both target shooters and hunters.

Features of the SX3 20 ga. include the following:

• Active valve system
• Back-Bored technology
• Perma-Coat™ UT finish
• Cast / Drop shims
• Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad
• Length of pull spacers
• Ambidextrous safety
• Hard chrome chamber and bore

The new 20 ga. SX3 is available in 26″ and 28″ barrel lengths.

Suggested Retail Price $1,199.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition combines heritage with SHE Outdoor Apparel to offer women functional and stylish shooting apparel.

Styles bearing the legendary horse and rider logo will be offered in short and long sleeve t-shirts, shooting shirts, tailored safari style shirts and sweatshirts.

An industry leader, SHE Outdoor Apparel designs and produces the highest quality women’s outdoor clothing in safari, upland, camouflage, shooting, adventure and lifestyle collections.

Great attention to detail provides attractive, fashionable and functional clothing and accessories for the adventurous woman.

“We were honored to work with Winchester to create these new signature designs,” stated Pam Zaitz, President and lead designer of SHE Outdoor Apparel. “Every garment has the trademark Winchester logo and features our signature styles of fashionable and functional clothing for women.”

Winchester Ammunition & She Outdoor Apparel Team Up For Logo Wear

Winchester Women’s Logo Wear by SHE Outdoor Apparel is available online at www.winchestergear.com.

SHE Outdoor Apparel is a Texas based company designing and producing the highest quality women’s outdoor clothing in safari, upland, camouflage, shooting and lifestyle collections.

• For more information about SHE Outdoor Apparel visit, www.shesafari.com.
• For information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in conservation

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NILO Farms, established by John M. Olin in 1952, is Winchester’s prestigious hunting preserve providing guests with quality hunting on more than 640 acres of natural habitat. As one of the finest hunting and shooting facilities in the country, NILO Farms represents the best in game management and safety. Many of the land management practices developed at NILO have proven to be an example for other waterfowl and upland game bird preserves to follow. For more information about NILO Farms, visit www.nilofarms.com.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- The United States Department of Defense recently announced that Winchester Ammunition has been awarded a $43.4 million award from the U.S. Army for .50 caliber SLAP ammunition.

“Winchester has a proud tradition of providing dependable ammunition to our military and law enforcement agencies,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition.

“We are truly honored that the U.S. Army has selected Winchester ammunition to use in its mission of protecting and defending the United States.”

.50 caliber SLAP ammunition

SLAP stands for Saboted Light Armor Penetrator and is designed to defeat lightly armored targets. The .50 caliber SLAP ammunition was first used in 1990 during Operation Desert Storm.

It uses a reduced caliber, heavy metal (tungsten) .30 inch diameter penetrator wrapped in a “plastic” sabot of .50 inch diameter, which is much lighter in weight than normal ball .50 caliber ammunition.

The velocity of SLAP ammunition can also be increased in an original M2 Machine Gun to construct a very fast round with a flat trajectory to enhance impact on the target.

According to U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Ill., “half of the work will be done at the company’s plant in East Alton, Ill.”

The contract is to be completed by 2016.

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

Kids of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL - -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition recently pledged a charitable donation to the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance, showing its continued support and commitment to the younger generation of shooters.

“Winchester Ammunition has generously provided all of the shotgun target loads and rimfire target cartridges requested in support of our priority youth shooting sports programs,” said Steve Miller, executive director of YSSA.

“It is a pleasure to work in partnership with a company like Winchester Ammunition that shares our passion for recruiting and retaining youth in the shooting sports.”

Winchester Ammunition has been a long-time supporter of youth shooting safety and youth shooting sports programs. Winchester and the YSSA’s long-standing relationship began with the inception of the YSSA on July 25, 2007.

“It’s important to our company, our customers, our industry and future generations that we actively support organizations such as the YSSA,” said Dick Hammett, President of Winchester Ammunition.

“The YSSA meets the challenge of assessing priority programs and supporting those needs for continued success. We are proud to work with them to ensure the future of the shooting sports industry for many generations to come.”

Youth Shooting Sports Alliance

The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance addresses two important challenges regarding the recruitment and retention of new shooters: identify and support the needs of successful and safe youth programs, and provide leadership in the development and promotion of family-friendly shooting range facilities to encourage continued participation in the shooting sports. Introducing young people to the pleasures and responsibilities of shooting is the YSSA’s most important task in ensuring that our shooting and hunting traditions remain intact.

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

United States Biathlon Team's Tim Burke

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL - -(AmmoLand.com)- After competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., the United States Biathlon Team recently gained more momentum with the support from Winchester Ammunition’s announcement to become a “Gold Inner Circle” sponsor.

“These are fine young men and women who represent the shooting sports extremely well and Winchester is proud of our U.S. team for representing our nation with honor and determination at the 2010 Winter Olympics” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of marketing and sales for Winchester® Ammunition.

Biathlon is a sport that captivates and fascinates nearly all who see it. The world-class Biathlete attempts to combine the physically demanding sport of cross-country skiing with the intense precision of rifle marksmanship.

The opposing disciplines collide with unique drama at the shooting range. With hearts pounding nearly three times a second, athletes struggle to control their breathing as they attempt to hold their rifles steady and squeeze off a successful shot, knowing that each shot, and the number of seconds it takes to make it, will determine who stands on the podium that day.

“The news of Winchester’s support generated a huge round of applause at one of our last team meetings,” commented Max Cobb, executive director of the United States Biathlon Team (USBA). “Our athletes and coaches tremendously appreciate the growing confidence in our team that Winchester’s support represents.”

Founded in 1980, the USBA works with Biathlon Clubs and Regional Centers around the country to organize training and competition at the grass roots level and staffs and finances the US Biathlon National Team, Development Team and Junior Team.

For more information about the U.S. Biathlon Team, visit biathlon.teamusa.org or contact Bob Delfay at rdelfay@earthlink.net.

To learn more about Winchester, its complete line of products and its involvement with shooting sports, visit the newly designed site at www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and govern international shooting in the U.S. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org.

Rock Island Auction April Premiere Firearms Auction

Rock Island Auction Company

Moline, IL --(AmmoLand.com)- Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Premiere Firearms Auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our previous sales proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Premiere Firearms Auction April 30 & May 1 & 2.  At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

Featuring the C.W. Slagle Firearms Estate Collection and to include Derringers, Palm Pistols, Powder Flasks and other Curio Type Firearms.

• Over 600 Derringers and Curio Type Weapons
• Over 400 Winchesters, outstanding lever actions from 1866 – 1895 plus excellent Model 21′s & sporting rifles including Model 70′s
• Over 650 Colts, excellent Colt percussions, outstanding single actions and magnificent engraved 1878/77′s double action revolvers
• Over 600 Military Arms from U.S., Europe and Japan
• Over 500 Sporting Arms including fine shotguns, rifles and pistols
• Outstanding Civil War firearms
• A large collection of Swords including presentation swords
• Smith & Wessons from antique to modern

MOST OF THIS AUCTION IS UNRESERVED!  Bid live on or place absentee bids via our website, email, phone or fax.  The entire full color catalog will be online 4-5 weeks prior to the auction WWW.ROCKISLANDAUCTION.COM.  To order your full-color two volume set catalog ($60 inc. S&H) call 800-238-8022.

RIAC 2010 AUCTION RESULTS
Premiere: Sept.10, 11 & 12 & December 3, 4 & 5
Regional: June 26 & 27
We are seeking consignments for our upcoming auctions We are able to take in consignments during the auctions. if you plan on attending an have items you would like to consign save yourself a trip!

RIAC AUCTION RESULTS…

• February sale is RIAC’s Finest Regional Auction to date!
• Over 2.5 Million in Sales!
• 99.9% sell through rate!
• Breaking RIAC Record in attendance with standing room only throughout all of Saturday!
• Prices realized online www.rockislandauction.com

RIAC ON THE ROAD…
Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show
April 10 – 11
Quiktrip Center – Expo Square (Tulsa Fairgrounds) Tulsa, OK

World’s Largest Selection of antique, collector and modern firearms, knives and accessories. More than 4,100 Tables! RIAC will be on the first floor, Row 17 LC Tables 2,3 & 4 and 14,15 & 16

• TAKING IN CONSIGNMENTS for our upcoming auctions. Bring in your firearm(s) to the show, we can transport all firearms to our facility saving you a trip.
• We will also be displaying several lots to be sold in our April 30 & May 1 & 2 Premiere Auction.

The Legendary Winchester 64 Rifle

Rock Island Auction Company

Moline, IL --(AmmoLand.com)- This past weekend I watched John Wayne rule the Wild West with his trusty Winchester rifle. How I would have loved living out the adventures he played on screen! Of course, the old west has been highly romanticized. Still, I often imagine myself learning from the hardships and taking part in the triumphs those early settlers experienced.

Few things represent that golden era more than Winchester. Just mentioning the legendary name takes me to a time when America was charging ever forward, expanding westward; becoming a global player. The Winchester brand was a manufacturing behemoth, a model of American industry. It’s important we remember how intertwined the history of the United States and Winchester firearms truly were. For over a hundred years, classic Winchester rifles were carried by American settlers across the vast frontier and by soldiers on battlefronts too numerous to mention.

It has been nearly fifty years since Winchester’s heyday. It’s sad to see an American legend as large as Winchester fall so fast and so completely. While we drool over the pre-’64 Winchesters and wonder why “they don’t build them like they used to,” there’s something we forget.

Golden Era of Winchester

Winchester was long ago forced to halt production because people were buying newer, “more cost-effective” guns. In an ironic twist, this has left the higher-quality, older guns, like Winchester, collecting dust on the shelves. Of course, other legends of American industry have suffered as well. GM is no longer the king of the auto industry, our politicians have allowed us to become dependant on foreign money and, in general, we have become a shadow of the powerhouse we once were.

The glory days of Winchester was a boon time for this country. Self-reliance was our trademark and classic Winchester rifles were, and are, a shining symbol of our pioneer spirit.

Through grit, determination and sheer force of will, we forged the greatest empire ever known to man. What would America be without those hardened settlers trudging across the great expanse with Winchester in hand and Colt on hip?

Today we find our past slipping away.

Wild West Cowboys With Trusty Winchester Rifles

This alone makes the revered, American made Winchesters such a precious commodity. They’re a direct tie to our historic past. Each firearm contains a portion of this country’s soul.

The sad fact that we now purchase the Winchester brand from foreign markets is an unbelievable disgrace.

Most of us would rather have seen the name die completely than for such a thing to happen. But happen it did. And in a world where our fathers blood, sweat and tears are being sold to the highest bidder – what more could we expect?

We owe it to the few remaining classic Winchesters that they be preserved forever. So much of the detail and workmanship that made these weapons so special have been tossed aside.

That’s why collectors of antique firearms are so very important.

They preserve the history of this country. A history that men like Teddy Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill Cody helped shape. They knew the value of these legendary rifles. Today it is up to us to keep their legacy alive in the hope that we can recapture the magic and the boldness these great guns represent.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results. Visit: www.rockislandauction.com

Winchester Ammunition Dual Bond Bullet

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Considered one of the most innovative products in Winchester Ammunition history, the Supreme Elite Dual Bond bullet line is expanding in 2010, adding .44 Rem-Mag and .45-70 Gov’t to the big-bore hunting lineup.

The .44 Rem-Mag features a 240-grain bullet and the .45-70 Gov’t features a 375-grain bullet. The ‘bullet within a bullet’ design delivers dramatic stopping power and massive tissue damage and is suitable for whitetail deer to large dangerous game, such as bear.

“The Dual Bond bullet is technologically unsurpassed by any bullet commercially available today,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Anyone who shoots this bullet will experience the best Winchester has to offer in our slug and big-bore hunting lineup.”

The outer jacket is designed for maximum upset and to open up into six segments. The inner jacket works with the bonded lead core and forms another six segments at a controlled rate resulting in a an expansion with 12 segments and is 1.5 times larger than the original bullet diameter.

The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. The inner bullet utilizes a proprietary bonding process, which welds the lead core to a second jacket that results in a design that provides for a combination of knockdown power, deep penetration and significant tissue damage while retaining nearly 100% of the original weight. The Supreme Elite® Dual Bond® has a large hollow point cavity, which provides positive expansion at a variety of ranges and impact velocities. Combined, this patent pending technology results in lethal energy transfer on impact.

SKU  Description  Bullet Wt.

• *S44RMDB   44 Rem-Mag   240
• *S4570DB   45-70 Gov’t.   375
• S454DB   454 Casull   260
• S460SWDB   460 S&W   260
• S500SWDB   500 S&W   375
• SSDB12   12 ga. 2-3/4 slug   375
• SSDB123   12 ga. 3 in. slug   375
• SSDB20   20 ga. 2-3/4 in. slug   260
• SSDB203   20 ga. 3 in. slug   260

*New for 2010

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

Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation
Winchester Ammunition is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Winchester Ammunition Receives Big Rock Sports Hunting/Shooting Vendor Of The Year Award

Winchester Ammunition

Raleigh, North Carolina --(AmmoLand.com)- Big Rock Sports recently announced Winchester® Ammunition as its 2009 Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year at the first annual Big Rock East distributor show in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Winchester received the award for its support and commitment to the wholesale distribution network and for working with Big Rock Sports at all levels of their organization including sales, merchandising and marketing.

“At Big Rock Sports we value our partnerships with companies like Winchester Ammunition; they earned the Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year Award with excellent service and support for our organization,” said Ed Small, Big Rock Sports’ President and CEO.

Big Rock Sports, located in Newport, North Carolina, is one of the largest wholesalers in the country for hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor lifestyle merchandise and each January holds two of the largest distributor shows in the country, Big Rock West in Las Vegas and Big Rock East in Raleigh, N.C.

“The Big Rock Sports Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year Award is quite an honor for Winchester. Our team works very hard and to be recognized as an industry leader is very important to our company,” said Brett Flaugher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The relationship Winchester has with Big Rock Sports is essential to our success; they bring tremendous value and service to the independent dealer base along with unique marketing concepts.”

Today, Big Rock Sports services more than 15,000 fishing, ice fishing, hunting, shooting, camping and marine retailers in all 50 states, the Caribbean and nine foreign countries.

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

To learn more about Big Rock Sports, visit www.awrsports.com.

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in conservation
NILO Farms®, established by John M. Olin in 1952, is Winchester’s prestigious hunting preserve providing guests with quality hunting on more than 640 acres of natural habitat. As one of the finest hunting and shooting facilities in the country, NILO Farms represents the best in game management and safety. Many of the land management practices developed at NILO Farms have proven to be an example for other waterfowl and upland game bird preserves to follow. For more information about NILO Farms visit www.nilofarms.com.

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Winchester Ammunition heavy-hitting .45-70 Gov’t classic is getting an upgrade in bullet performance for 2010 in the Supreme® Ballistic Silvertip® line.

The new bullet design was co-developed with Nosler® and incorporates a plastic tip to help prevent damage from recoil and improve downrange performance.

The 300-grain bullet also features a black oxide coating to help reduce barrel fouling.

The .45-70 Gov’t bullet has been around for more than 100 years and was originally adopted by the United States Military in 1873 to be used with the single shot Trapdoor Springfield rifle. It later became a popular cartridge for sporting use and is ideal for hunting big game animals, such as whitetail deer, elk and bear.

The polycarbonate tip, like that featured on other Winchester centerfire bullets including: XP³®, Accubond-CT® and e-Tip®, prevents deformation in the magazine, boosts aerodynamic efficiency and initiates a large expansion at a variety of impact ranges.

What does .45-70 mean?

• .45=caliber in decimal inches (ex. .454 inches)
• 70=the weight of the original black powder charge calculated in grains (*Note: smokeless powder is used in the new Winchester Supreme 45-70 Gov’t load.)

“The classic 45-70 caliber now loaded in one of our most popular rounds, the Winchester Ballistic Silvertip, is really a unique combination,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition.

The Supreme® Ballistic Silvertip® .45-70 Gov’t will feature:

• Bullet Wt = 300 gr
• 20 rds/box – 200 rds/case
• Availability: May 2010

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

NASGW’s 2009 Award-Winning Manufacturer Members

NASGW

Las Veagas, NV --(AmmoLand.com)- In the hectic days between the NASGW Annual Expo and January’s SHOT Show, it’s easy to somewhat overlook the true recognition deserved by NASGW’s 2009 award-winning manufacturer members.

With the exception of the Chairman’s Award for Industry Leadership (2009 winner – NSSF) each of NASGW’s category achievement awards are made on the basis of detailed member distributor input. NASGW’s balanced appraisal process identifies the best of the best by recognizing top performers based…. and association/industry support. Here’s another look….

For the second year in a row, the NASGW Award for Accessory Manufacturer of the Year went to Birchwood Casey.

Acknowledging their commitment to distributors, VP Mike Wenner said “…they’re an extension of us. We all succeed because we’re on the same team.”

The award for Firearms Manufacturer of the Year went to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. “We rely on two-step distribution for 100% of our sales,” said Chris Killoy, VP of Sales and Marketing. Notably, Ruger is a three-time winner of the award and Killoy credits the open lines of communication between distributors, reps and Ruger as a vital element in their success.

Winchester Ammunition, 2009 winner of the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year award succeeded in managing explosive growth to maximum benefit under strained industry-wide capacities.

“It was all about fair play,” said Brett Flaugher, VP of Marketing and Sales, making sure every distributor got product during the year. “Maybe not everybody was happy, but they were satisfied knowing they got their fair share,” added Flaugher.

Awards are won over time – and the start of our 2010 membership year is a great time to again thank and congratulate the winners and encourage all you deal with to make it a point to be in the running in 2010. For more information on Award criteria, contact Tracy Kolojeski at tkolojeski@nasgw.org.

For additional information on the NASGW and the services and benefits it provides for members, visit www.nasgw.org or contact: Tracy King Kolojeski, NASGW Director of Operations at PO Box 721564, Orlando, FL 32872 • Telephone 407-362-6391

Theodore Roosevelt Limited Edition Cartridges

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition’s Theodore Roosevelt commemorative ammunition packaging recently received the 2009 Excellence Award from the Paperboard Packaging Council.

Winchester Ammunition chose this packaging and ammunition line to celebrate 150 years of Roosevelt’s influence and achievement as arguably the greatest conservation hero North America has ever produced.

He was a champion of hunting and wildlife conservation, and used Winchester products on many of his hunting adventures.

The Theodore Roosevelt line features a nickel-plated shell casing bearing a special Roosevelt head-stamp in three popular calibers: .30-30 Win., .45 Colt and Roosevelt’s favorite big bore lever-gun round, the .405 Winchester.

“We are extremely pleased to accept this award that recognizes the creative design for our packaging, which makes Winchester a proven leader, both inside and outside the box,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “Our team did a great job in creating a package that represents our brand and Theodore Roosevelt, a leader in conservation.”

The National Paperboard Packaging Competition recognizes the best of the best in product packaging. Judges evaluated the package samples and the information that was submitted to select the award winners.

The entries had to include the following information:

• An explanation of the package’s development objectives, materials selection and design, printing and converting process.
• Measurements of the package’s impact on production, manufacturing and distribution, including logistics, warehousing, line efficiency, brand enhancement and marketing.
• An evaluation of the package’s impact on retailers and consumers, including merchandising and retail strategy effectiveness, performance, product protection, sustainability and shelf differentiation.

Now in its 81st year, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is the leading industry association serving suppliers and converters of all forms of paperboard packaging. PPC works to grow, promote, and protect the paperboard packaging industry while providing its members with resources and tools to compete effectively and successfully in the marketplace.

To receive additional information about the Paperboard Packaging Council, visit www.ppcnet.org or call 413.686.9191.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products visit the newly redesigned site at www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

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

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

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

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition recently committed $15,000 to help support the mission of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), which is to provide a voice for all sportsmen and women in Congress to promote sportsmen’s issues with elected officials.

Winchester’s support is divided among three groups within the CSF; the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and the CSF Council.

“It’s important to our company, our customers, our industry…and the future of our hunting heritage that we step up and support organizations such as the CSF that play such a vital role in voicing our concerns for land management, hunting practices and other related issues that impact our industry,” said Dick Hammett, President of Winchester Ammunition.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus is one of the largest and most effective caucuses in the US Congress with nearly 300 members representing almost all 50 states. With bipartisan leadership in both the House and the Senate, the Caucus is the sportsmen’s ally and first line of defense in Washington promoting and protecting the rights of hunters, trappers and anglers.

National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses
The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) serves as the umbrella organization for launching and working with state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses in state legislatures.

Providing a communications network and interaction among state legislators, sportsmen’s groups, industry and media, NASC and state sportsmen’s caucuses are the core of the legislative front protecting and promoting hunting, fishing and wildlife management in state legislatures.

Together, CSF and NASC provide the ultimate protection against legislative attacks on hunting and fishing and deliver results for the advancement of sportsmen’s interests in the political arena.

Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation recently announced the formation of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan caucus of governors that will work to protect the interests of America’s hunters and anglers, and advance sound wildlife management policy. The GSC was launched at the National Governor’s Association Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on July 17, 2009.

Guided by a bipartisan leadership team of governors and staffed through the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the GSC will complement and enhance both the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC).

For more information about Winchester, visit the newly designed Web site at www.winchester.com.

To receive more information about the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s efforts to protect the rights of hunters and fishermen, visit www.sportsmenslink.org or contact Lance Lemmonds at (202) 543-6850 ex. 19 or lance@sportsmenslink.org.

Winchester Ammunition
Is proud to be a leader in hunter safety education. The purpose of hunter education is to educate everyone on being safe, knowledgeable and responsible when in the field with a sporting arm. For more than 20 years, Winchester Ammunition has recognized a Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year and continues to be a major supporter of the International Hunter Education Association. For more information about hunter education, visit www.ihea.com.

Winchester Ammunition’s Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition’s Supreme Elite® Bonded PDX1™ has been selected to receive the NRA’s 2010 Golden Bullseye Award for “Ammunition Product of the Year” by Shooting Illustrated magazine.

“We are truly honored to be receiving this award from the NRA,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “It means a great deal to us for our ammunition to be recognized as an award winning product from such an outstanding organization. The PDX1 is the best of the best when it comes to personal protection ammunition, and this award from the NRA continues to prove it.”

“The Golden Bullseye Award honors our winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters,” said Joe H. Graham, executive director of NRA Publications. “The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment. We congratulate the winners, and we are confident shooters and hunters will receive this year’s winning products with enthusiasm.”

The Bonded PDX1 line uses the same technology the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses as its primary service round. The Bonded PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats.

All of the Bonded PDX1 elements working together as one system, help ensure consistent expansion and is capable of penetrating a wide range of barriers ranging from clothing to drywall, to plywood, and auto glass.

NEW Offerings for 2010:

Existing Offerings:

In addition to receiving this 2009 honor, Winchester Ammunition has been awarded several Golden Bullseye awards throughout in recent years.

• 2007—Supreme Elite XP3
• 2004—Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM)
• 2003—.270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM)

Bonded PDX1 “Stop the Threat”
For more information about Winchester® Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

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

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

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

Winchester Ammunition’s iPhone Ballistics Calculator

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- iPhone users can now download Winchester® Ammunition’s award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free.

Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

The iPhone version of Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator will allow users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to three different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs.

You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in.

The Web based calculator is also live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

“With so many of our customers using iPhones these days, it’s only fitting that we provide this feature to them,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Having the Ballistics Calculator plugged into your iPhone while you’re at the range, or in the field will be a valuable tool. Users will be able to plug in conditions, test their ammo and then make adjustments, if necessary.”

Winchester teamed up with Quilogy, a St. Charles, Missouri-based IT and Marketing consulting company, to develop the state-of-the-art ballistics calculator for the iPhone. The Winchester ballistics calculator for the iPhone was designed to leverage the latest iPhone technology, such as the touch and tilt features; providing Winchester customers with a rich end engaging experience.

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

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in supporting charities
Winchester® Ammunition is partnered with The Kids & Clays Foundation to develop programs and host shooting events across the country to help raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms and the Ronald McDonald Mobile Medical Units. Ronald McDonald Houses are non-profit organizations that provide temporary lodging for families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals.

For more information about the shooting events or to learn how to become more involved with the Kids & Clays Foundation, call 219.874.2100 or visit www.kidsandclays.com.

Winchester Model 70 Safari Express Rifle

Winchester Repeating Arms

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- If dangerous game is on your wish list, the new Winchester Model 70 Safari Express rifle should be at the top of your purchase list.

Big, tough, dangerous game demands a cartridge that can handle the job. Offered in 375 H&H, 416 Rem. Mag. and the time tested 458 Win. Mag., the new Safari Express Model 70 is the finest big game rifle in the world.

They don’t call it the rifleman’s rifle for nothing.

Features include:

• Pre-’64 style claw extractor
• Hinged steel magazine floorplate
• Double recoil lugs
• Deluxe cheekpiece
• Pachmayr®Decelerator® recoil pad
• Hooded-blade front sight / Express style rear
• M.O.A. Trigger

Suggested Retail Price $1,279