EAST ALTON, IL (July 1, 2024) — Winchester Ammunition introduces a high velocity steel shotshell for waterfowl hunters that live to hear the buzz of early-season teal. Available in 12 gauge 2 ¾ inch and 3 inch, XPERT® Teal features high-velocity payloads that provide increased range and allow for shorter leads on fast-flying teal.
XPERT high velocity steel shotshells have long been considered one of the most dependable and consistent performing shotshells among waterfowl hunters.
COLO SPRGS, CO – Eight shotgun athletes earned their spot to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, July 26- Aug. 11. The athletes are as follows: Vincent Hancock, Conner Prince, Austen Smith, Dania Vizzi, Derrick Mein, Will Hinton, Rachel Tozier, and Ryann Phillips.
Hancock, of Eatonton, Georgia, qualified in Men’s Skeet and is looking to make history at the Games. Hancock is a four-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist, (Beijing 2008, London, 2012, Tokyo 2020). If Hancock earns a fourth gold medal in Paris, he will become the sixth athlete ever to win the same individual Olympic event four times and only the fourth American to do so after Al Oerter, Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps (and the first in shooting). Hancock will also be competing in Mixed Team Skeet with Smith, an event making its Olympic debut.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21,2024
Boerne, TX:
Joshua Creek Ranch, Hunting & Sporting Resort in the Texas Hill Country, is celebrating its 35th Anniversary beginning with the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting season. Since 1990, Joshua Creek Ranch has been dazzling even the most discerning guests from all over the world. Custom itineraries, prime hunting & shooting opportunities, and exceptional outdoor sporting adventures are complemented by luxury resort amenities and warm Texas hospitality, resulting in a truly unique and top-shelf experience for visiting guests.
June 7, 2024, Naples, Florida – Beretta refers to the SL2 as the Ultimate Hypergun. Manufactured in Pietro Beretta Custom Shop and designed to win. The SL2 features a Boss Type Locking Bolt System based on the SO10, Racing inspired detachable trigger group, and Steelium Pro X (Extreme Performance) barrels with OCXP chokes. Cole Gunsmithing takes the Beretta SL2 to the next level with a Rich Cole Custom Stock. The advantage of purchasing a shotgun with a Headed Blank is the customer receives a Custom Fitted Stock with their new purchase.
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company announces the new RSP, a round action side plated over-and-under shotgun. The RSP is available in 12, 20, 28, and .410 gauge — special baby-frame versions available in 28 gauge and .410. The 28 gauge is available in multi-barrel and multi-gauge sets with individual firearms.
June 4, 2024, EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Taking its support of wild turkey research into new territory, the NWTF recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
A prominent professor and researcher will be appointed as the school’s National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor later this year. That individual will be the recipient of the investment returns of a $500,000 endowment to facilitate wild turkey research endorsed and supported by state wildlife agencies in the years ahead.
Cole Gunsmithing expanded their line of Precision Chokes to include the Rizzini XL Bore in 12 gauge. These new chokes are designed and manufactured for performance shooting. Pass-through efficiency is critical to the reduction of deformed shot. Cole’s utilitarian design and one-step machining process maintains consistent wall thickness that provides efficient and effective shot -pass-through, which results in more pellets on target.
Boston, MA – April 24, 2024 – Ranger, the leading performance shooting eyewear brand, and Ball and Buck, the esteemed purveyor of American-made sporting goods, are thrilled to announce their first collaboration together. This marks a milestone as two Massachusetts-based brands come together to introduce an all-new collection tailored for sporting clays aficionados. The collaboration is set to launch on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, signifying a significant moment in the partnership between two brands united by their shared passion for the sporting clays lifestyle.
Manitowoc, WI (April 16, 2024) – Chief Upland, in collaboration with Mossy Oak® camouflage and theNational Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), announces its latest innovation for avid turkey hunters – the exclusive NWTF Edition Flydown Collection Turkey Vest System.
This turkey vest system features Chief Upland’s customizable storage system, the iconic Mossy Oak®Original Bottomland® camouflage pattern and the familiar NWTF logo on the shoulder strap. With each purchase, hunters receive a complimentary 1-year NWTF membership (a $35 value), contributing directly to vital conservation efforts.
March 2024 – Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, continues to meet the call of avid turkey hunters who appreciate the devastating knockdown power of Tungsten Super Shot. Boasting dense patterns, deep penetration, and unparalleled long-range performance, Fiocchi’s Golden Turkey TSS raises the bar for turkey hunters seeking superior results.
Available in three-inch offerings for 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore, this ammunition is engineered to provide hard-hitting knockdown power, ensuring hunters are equipped for success in the field. The key to the Golden Turkey TSS’s exceptional performance lies in the use of the finest 18g/cc tungsten shot, ensuring the most consistent patterns on the market.
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