Author: Irwin Greenstein

EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester Ammunition announces expanded offerings in 28 gauge shotshells for upland and waterfowl hunting.

The growing demand for sub gauge hunting loads is an exciting prospect as it provides a softer recoil option for those that may have avoided hunting and sport shooting due to the higher recoil of 12 and 20 gauge shotshells. Winchester is committed to offering innovative shotshell products for every hunting and sport shooting situation.

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition announces the expansion of options for Prairie Storm upland hunting ammunition in 2024. The new loads usher in the all-new Prairie Storm Bismuth Blend product line, plus new additions to the classic Prairie Storm FS Lead existing lineup. These new products were recently announced and on display during the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is excited to announce that models 555 Sporting and 555 Sporting Compact are now shipping. The 555 Sporting is now available in 20 GA and .410 Bore, with the 555 Sporting Compact now being offered in 12 GA, 20 GA and 410 BORE. Savage is thrilled to offer these new additions to the over-under lineup that will add value to the sporting clays and trap leagues.

Kansas City, KS – CZ has upgraded its 1012 inertia-operated shotgun with features that deliver ultimate reliability and performance. Sometimes the best wingshooting happens in foul weather, and hunters need a shotgun that’s unfailing shot after shot. Unlike gas-operated shotguns that require frequent cleanings, the 12 ga and 20 ga shotgun cycles the action using the shotgun’s recoil and is much less prone to fouling. The system runs longer between cleaning and is perfect for high-volume waterfowl hunters who can’t afford downtime. The best part is that 1012 G2 shotgun includes advanced features found in modern autoloaders at a fraction of the competition’s price.

January 2023, Accokeek, MD – Nothing epitomizes the upland hunting experience like a classically styled over/under shotgun, and none represent the melding of traditional O/U styling with advanced engineering like the famed 828U series from Benelli. For 2023, Benelli moves the 828U series to the next technological level with the introduction of the new 828U Steel model in 12- and 20-gauge.

NORTH HAVEN, CT – Gain a competitive edge with the new line of Mossberg 940 Pro Sporting 12-gauge autoloading shotguns. With their user-adjustable stocks for length-of-pull, cast, and drop; durable soft-shooting gas-operating systems; and design features for speed and accuracy, these 940 Pro shotguns will help you shatter the competition. Available in a full-size model with walnut stock and forend and a shorter Super Bantam™ synthetic version.

THOMASVILLE, Georgia – December 5, 2023 – Shotgun Life, the first online magazine dedicated the best in wing and clays shooting, introduced display advertising that rivals print by being embedded across all its editorial. You can see Shotgun Life at https://www.shotgunlife.com.

The new innovation places display ads in Shotgun Life stories, Briefs and News. The ads complement those already in place on Shotgun Life in the home page and margins of the editorial pages.

This year, conditions vary widely from state to state — and between regions within each state. That said, recent moisture throughout much of quail country largely portends an above-average year wherever there’s habitat. Whether you’re planning a multi-state adventure or are just curious about how the coveys near you are doing, Quail Forever’s annual Quail Hunting Forecast has all the info you need to find success across 27 states. The rest is up to you. So, get ready to check your quail spots — or better yet, find a new one. Because there’s a covey out there somewhere, holding tight in cover just long enough for you to turn your back on them before blitzing the horizon.