Cole Gunsmithing Offering 2025 Pre-Ordering for Beretta’s SL2 with Rich Cole Hand-Selected Headed Blanks

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.

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Connecticut Shotgun Announces New RSP Over/Under Shotgun

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.

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NWTF, UGA Establish First-Ever Endowed Wild Turkey Professorship

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.

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Cole Gunsmithing Announces 12-Gauge Precision Chokes for the Rizzini XL Bore 

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.

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Ball and Buck Collaborates with Ranger to Launch Exclusive Sporting Clays Collection 

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. 

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Chief Upland Collaborates with NWTF on Customizable Flydown Collection Turkey Vest

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.

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Fiocchi Golden Turkey TSS: Ideal Choice for Turkey Season

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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Breda America Introduce Two Competition-Ready Shotguns in Time for 3-Gun Season

Easton, Md. (March 2024) – Breda America, a Banshee Brands LLC, brand and renowned Italian manufacturer of firearms, proudly unveils its latest innovations catering to the discerning needs of competitive shooters worldwide. Introducing the Breda B12i/T4 and the Breda B12i/T4 X Competition Grade shotguns, meticulously engineered to elevate performance standards in the realm of 3-gun competitions.

Designed from the ground up as a competition-ready platform, the Breda B12i/T4 boasts unparalleled firing cycle speed, surpassing most factory shotguns on the market. Trusted by elite shooting teams in IPSC competitions across standard and modified divisions, this shotgun delivers exceptional speed, precision, and reliability under pressure.

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ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces the First Hybrid Dog Stand

They give us their all and never complain, so it is understandable that we want to keep our dogs as safe and comfortable in the field as possible. That is why ALPS OutdoorZ, the premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, developed the industry’s first Hybrid Dog Stand.

Whether you are hunting in a dark flooded marsh, working a dry field, or hunkered knee-deep in reeds, the new Hybrid Dog Stand provides the stable, sure-footed support your dog deserves. Secure it to a tree, free-stand it above the waterline, or set it up in the blind or field for training. With its innovative and adjustable leg supports and integrated cleat-and-ratchet system, the Hybrid Dog Stand is the one-and-done solution for K9 comfort and all-day peak performance.

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