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USSOCOM Selects 300 Norma Mag for ASR

June 1st, 2016

United States Special Operations Command not only has its own budget but it is also an acquisition authority with the ability to procure SOF-unique weapons and equipment. Awhile back we told you that the follow on to their Precision Sniper Rifle would be called the Advanced Sniper Rifle.

According to Long Range Shooting Handbook, the ASR will be chambered for the 300 Norma Mag. Norma offers the round with a 230 gr Berger projectile.

So far, Long Range Shooting Handbook is the only source of this info. Regardless, this new round is quite interesting and a departure from other specialist ammunition adopted for precision applications such as .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua. I look forward to seeing the other requirements for the ASR once they are finalized.

3rd Annual CW2 Duskin 3-Gun – Part 2

June 1st, 2016

Link to Part One

The execution of the CW2 Duskin 3-Gun Match is the result of a year’s worth of planning by the members of 3rd Special Forces Group. As in previous years, a number of individuals also selflessly donated their time to ensuring the match’s success as it truly is a community effort!

The prize table was organized by volunteers from the Task Force Dagger Foundation and we had an overwhelming amount of support from a whopping 75 total sponsors who generously donated items resulting in a prize table in excess of $60,000! This becomes even more impressive when you take into account the fact that the match is not advertised and there is no promise of return on investment. Those who sponsored did so purely to show their support for the Special Operations Community.

Nordic Components provided shotgun ammo for all of our military shooters who also received bags of goodies from Magpul, FIREClean, ADS, Inc. and Monster Energy. In addition, all shooters also received a match shirt from Black Palm Syndicate. Hell, my UPS guy even helped in suggesting local companies who might want to sponsor once I told him why I was getting a bunch of weird packages sent to me. After all, when you know why the Duskin 3-Gun match exists, you can’t help but want to support it!

We will be sharing pictures from the match as well as a video in future posts but in the meantime, check out the video from last year here!

PROOF Research – “CELEBRATING OUR HEROES” Father’s Day Rifle Barrel Giveaway

June 1st, 2016

PROOF Research is holding an awesome giveaway for Father’s Day.  They are giving away a barrel (value up to $1000).

-Enter the contest by subscribing to their newsletter.

-Watch their video “Inside PROOF” for 10 additional chances to win!

Click on the additional links for up to 20 chances to win one of three carbon fiber barrels, any style AR or Bolt, your choice!

One barrel will be given away per week, each valued at up to $1000.

For full details visit proofresearch.com/the-proof/inside-proof.

MMI Textiles Introduces MultiCam Printed Webbing

June 1st, 2016

During SOFIC we ran into MMI Textiles and they told us they had secured a license to print MultiCam webbing.

One of the things I like about their printed webbing is that the edges aren’t white.

www.mmitextiles.com/product-lines/webbing-and-tape

Catoma Outdoor – Badger Hybrid

June 1st, 2016

During last week’s SOFIC Catoma exhibited their Badger Hybrid Shelter. It’s the latest addition to their Burrow family of personal shelters and it’s an interesting design combining an integrated frame system with an external pole so that it can be used indoors our out, on a cot or on the ground. Additionally, the Badger Hybrid offered lots of ventilation with zip closures to secure the 70D Ripstop nylon flaps over mesh panels. This construction means you don’t need a fly.

The Badger Hybrid is FR and Permethrin treated. Offered in Coyote or MultiCam, Made in USA or foreign assembly.

www.catomaoutdoor.com

This Looks Promising

June 1st, 2016

Caracal USA Expands To Boise

June 1st, 2016

Caracal Opens U.S. Offices For North American Sales And Marketing Operations

BOISE, ID – Caracal today announced that it has established offices in Boise, Idaho for its North American sales, marketing and business operations in a move designed to better serve customers and position Caracal for long-term growth in the United States firearms industry. Caracal USA offices are located at 6051 West Corporal Lane in Boise, Idaho 83704. The facility will provide Caracal USA with 2,679 square feet of combined office and warehouse space.

President of Caracal USA Christopher Sirois said “This is history in the making.” In January Caracal announced a partnership with Wilcox Industries in Newington, New Hampshire to manufacture Caracal products for the first time in the United States.

“The opening of Caracal USA offices in Idaho further signifies Caracal’s commitment to provide products and services to customers in the United States and demonstrates our considerable progress to date,” said Director of Marketing Jae Gillentine.

“With offices up and running at the New Hampshire manufacturing facility and now with the Boise, Idaho operations office, Caracal is centralized to both our materials and suppliers for manufacturing, and our customers for after sale care and support. We are pleased to be able to offer a true product support mechanism to the U.S. market,” said Caracal USA Vice President of Operations Jeffrey Spalding.

Gun related industries are thriving in Idaho, which reportedly hosts at least 180 firearms and ammunition makers. In 2015, USA Today ranked the City of Meridian, located just outside of Boise, as the best city in the United States to live in.

Tactical Fashion Police – SHOT Show Tattoo Gone Bad

June 1st, 2016

This photo was sent to me by longtime SSD reader Lasse and taken from InstaGram (@jasonlouitattoo). Below is the story.

After getting tattooed for 3 days straight a total of 14 hrs at ShotShow in Vegas, not surprisingly Jared got a massive infection, MRSA and had to be on heavy antibiotics. I was lucky enough to see pictures of Jareds leg while healing and I can honestly say I have never seen any tattoos with the kind of lime green pus oozing from it. He had a long 4 months of recovery and damn lucky to still be walking around. I was happy to help him redo and fix up his @sigsauerinc #P228 for him. Next we fix up the rest of the leg.