Ammunition

Shoot Cleaner With American Eagle’s Syntech Range Ammunition

By CTD Blogger   April 4, 2016

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Forget whatever you previously thought about range ammunition, Federal Ammunition wants to revolutionize range ammo with the introduction of its new American Eagle Syntech. American Eagle Syntech shoots cleaner than traditional ammunition, because the bullet is encapsulated in a polymer. Without the metal to metal contact, copper and lead fouling is eliminated. This not only means more shooting and less cleaning, it leads to longer barrel life too!

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News

Iowa Becomes 42nd State to Pass Hearing Protection Legislation

By CTD Blogger   April 3, 2016

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This week, on Thursday, March 31, Governor Terry Branstad (R) signed House File 2279, the Hearing Protection Act, into law. HF 2279 passed the House of Representatives with a 74-24 vote and the Senate with an overwhelming, bipartisan 46-4 vote. HF 2279 will go into effect immediately.

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Firearms

FN Announces Spring Consumer Promotion

By CTD Blogger   April 2, 2016

FN America, LLC announces the launch of a spring consumer promotion to offer free accessories for qualifying purchases of FN 15 modern sporting rifles, FNS and FNX pistols. The spring Free Gear promotion starts on April 1, 2016 and is valid through June 30, 2016.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Choosing the Right Turkey Call

By CTD Blogger   April 1, 2016

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Many different styles of turkey calls exist, but the box call, friction/pot call, and the diaphragm/mouth call are most popular. Experienced hunters may use all three styles on a daily basis and, occasionally, two at the same time. In addition, they’ll probably carry multiple versions of each style—some loud and some soft. Read the full story for tips about picking the right call.

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Ammunition

Federal American Eagle Introduces Varmint & Predator Ammunition Bulk Packs

By CTD Blogger   March 31, 2016

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American Eagle and varmints spell on fun day any way you look at it. Well, unless you are the varmint I suppose… Varmint hunters like to shoot, but accuracy matters. Seldom will a song dog wait around to see if your accuracy improves, but a target at the range will. That’s why successful varmint hunters spend plenty of time punching paper too. Fortunately, with American Eagle’s new bulk ammunition packs, it just got a little easier to practice and sight in at the range with the same ammo you’ll be using in the field.

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Ammunition

Range Report: Gorilla Ammunition Field Test

By Bob Campbell   March 26, 2016

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While there are many types of ammunition available, ranging from inexpensive steel-case loads we don’t expect much accuracy from to match-grade rifle ammunition we expect to group into a dime at 100 yards, so ammunition must be chosen with care. The object we examine may give a good first impression, but its properties are the determining factor in any further purchases—and Gorilla brings plenty of performance. Gorilla Ammunition’s loads have favorably impressed me with good quality control, excellent cartridge integrity and accuracy.

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How-To

Whitetails: Feed What They Need

By CTD Blogger   March 24, 2016

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Mineral supplements and food plots have caused some controversy due to diseases such as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). However, they can be very productive for the hunter and increase the overall health of the herd—especially during harsh winter seasons and when the fawns are starting to drop. Read the full story to ensure you are maximizing your feed dollars and effort.

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General

Gun Control According to John Steinbeck

By CTD Blogger   March 23, 2016

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Sam Fadala walks through Steinbeck’s “The Moon is Down,” making it clear that “only dangerous people are free.” Had these people a Second Amendment right to protect themselves, the story would have been different when the bullies invaded the town. Had these people the right to bear arms, the story would have been written in different ink.

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Consumer Information

Throwback Thursday — Does a Modified Trigger Create a Legal Hazard for the Gunowner?

By Woody   March 17, 2016

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In this video, Kirk Evans, president of Texas Law Shield and U.S. Law Shield, goes over the civil implications of modifying trigger-pull weight on your firearms.

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