Hunting

ANOKA, Minn. – Big game hunters looking for a new caliber offering heavy bullets will love the new .370 Sako Magnum.

ANOKA, Minn. – For the fall of 2008, Federal Premium will bring hunters a Duck Commander Special Edition #3 shot load to round out its offering and bring even more attitude to this breakthrough load.

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) has asked sportsmen to contact Meijer, a Michigan-based regional chain of retail superstores, and demand that it dissolve its partnership with the anti-hunting group, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), in an online pet photo contest. Meijer refused a U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) request to abandon the partnership, said USSA senior vice president Rick Story. …

LEWISTON, Idaho – CCI’s Segmented Hollow-Point (SHP) bullet is now available in a 22 Win Mag and a 22 Long Rifle subsonic load.

ANOKA, Minn. – Fusion has added another offering for 2008. This year’s addition gives slug hunters a total of four options for their rifled barrel shotguns.

Shooters Ridge has created the ultimate in shooting bench portability and versatility. Introducing the Voyager Shooting System (MSRP: $384.49)—available summer of 2008.

This rifle was something of a sleeper. Superficially, it resembled the Briley, but with a shorter barrel and gray-colored laminated stock that had a cheekpiece. Unfortunately, the cheekpiece was of the roll-over type, which the Volquartsen also had, making them less than ideal for left-handers. The Briley alone was ambidextrous. Short of opting for a left-handed stock, the elimination of the roll-over portion of these two stocks would make the rifles easier to use by lefties.When we further assessed some of the Clark’s details, we were impressed.

Wal-Mart has agreed to adopt a 10-point retailing system pushed by the anti-gun group Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Wal-Mart, the largest seller of firearms in the nation, cooperated in the drafting of and adopted what the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group calls the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership. …

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion introduces the EasyHit Fiber Optic Sight (MSRP: $21.49). Available spring 2008. In cooperation with world-renown exhibition shooter Tom Knapp, Champion brings this patented training system to shooters looking to increase their score, bag limit or outdoor fun.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion now offers comfortable, stylish shell pouches for shotgunners (MSRP: $21.49-$26.49). Available in spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Shooters Ridge introduces a new line of 10/22 custom stocks and LR target barrels available in spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Shooters Ridge introduces the new Gorilla Range Bag. The Gorilla Range Bag (MSRP: $74.49) is a sectional, filled rest that can be used in eight different configurations. Available in the spring 2008.