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Winchester Ammunition Offers ‘Series of Five’, Custom Built, Cartridge-Firearm Boards to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

March 9th, 2016

EAST ALTON, Ill.—In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Winchester introduces five, custom-built, collectible cartridge-firearm boards, offered to various industry-conservation organizations in support of the shooting sports and hunting heritage.

“In a milestone year for Winchester, we are extremely proud to offer this very limited, once-in-a-lifetime series of five cartridge-firearm boards, which truly represent legacy and innovation,” said Brett Flaugher, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Strategy. “A lot of time and meticulous work goes into building these boards … they are remarkable pieces of art.”

Each exclusive Winchester framed collectible board features historic ammunition cartridges, nostalgic packaging and the Winchester 150th anniversary medallion. The five collectible firearms featured in each cartridge board embody the rich Winchester heritage respected by sportsmen and women across the world. The lineup includes:

Model 1866 Yellow Boy Chambered in 44 Rimfire
Model 12, 20 Gauge
Model 1873 .38-40 Cal. Made in 1882
Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .30 WCF
Model 70 (pre-1964) .30-06

More details on this commemorative lineup of bullet boards will be available throughout 2016 on Winchester.com and communicated through Winchester Ammunition social channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Days Of Old Podcast – Ep 3 Feeding The Forces

March 8th, 2016

The Days of Old Podcast covers elements of WWII from the perspective of ordinary people. Using letters, interviews and diaries, the show focuses on the human side of history.

The third episode is all about food, rations and field cooking which should be of some interest to SSD readers.

daysofoldpodcast.com

Thanks Bill!

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Defoor Proformance Expands to Meet Contract Demands

March 8th, 2016

Defoor Proformance Shooting provides tactical solutions through training to U.S. military and government entities. Formed in 2010, DPS is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers the most current tactical training and industry consulting available to government agencies, law enforcement officers and military units. DPS specializes in small arms combat marksmanship, modern sniper operations, low visibility operations, surveillance training and battlefield proven room clearing methods. Our instructors are decorated Special Mission Unit combat veterans and LE officers who have served hundreds of high risk warrants. Since 2010 we have trained an average of 1200 students a year serving multiple governments contracts with discretion.

Beginning second quarter 2016 DPS will be expanding our reach and ability to train tactics at multiple locations for both Law Enforcement and the Military while maintaining the high standards and great reputation DPS has developed over the years by the addition of three new employees;

Tony
14 years in Special Operations as an operator, 7 of those years in a Special Mission Unit, decorated for Valor in combat multiple times in Iraq and Afghanistan

Alex
21 years in Special Operations as an operator, 15 of those years in a Special Mission Unit, decorated for Valor in combat multiple times in Iraq and Afghanistan

Daniel
21 years in Special Operations an an operator, 13 of those in a Special Mission Unit, decorated for Valor in combat multiple times

VP Kyle Defoor said, “I’ve served with, trained with and taught with Daniel, Alex and Tony. They bring to the company years of combat experience and leadership in battle as well as lessons learned from mission planning and training. They all have a unique ability to transfer that knowledge seamlessly to the student. Their addition and our stable of IC instructors will multiply DPS’s military and LE footprint and also make our services more readily available and more affordable to the individual unit or department.”

To discuss or schedule LE/MIL classes contact defoor@cox.net

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Eagles Nest Outfitters CamoLink Sleep System XL

March 8th, 2016

If you’re looking for a turnkey hammock shelter, the CamoLink Sleep System XL from ENO may be the one for you. I’ve used ENO hammocks in the past and really like them, but then I’ve had to piece together the other items needed to go from hammock in the backyard to actual backcountry shelter.

This kit, available through Tactical Distributors incorporates the CamoNest XL Hammock, Atlas Camo Suspension System, Guardian Bug Net, ProFly Camo Rain Tarp, and a set of tarp stakes.

The CamoNest XL hammock is made from a breathable 70D nylon taffeta, yet will accommodate up to 400 lbs. The material is also pretty quiet unlike some nylon shelters. The XL hammock is 9’4″ X 6’2″, making it their largest model. The ENO Camo ProFly is made from the same material. While ENO’s hammocks are offered in a wide variety of colorschemes, in this instance, it’s in a forest digital print rich with earth tone greens and Browns.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

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Radical Firearms Releases 6.8 Caliber Uppers

March 8th, 2016

Stafford, TX –Radical Firearms is happy to announce we’ve added a 1 in 11” twist 6.8 rifle to our long gun production lineup. The addition is a law enforcement grade, MILSPEC 16” flat top HBAR drop in upper receiver with a low profile gas block ready to mount to a MILSPEC lower receiver. The 6.8 Upper will come completely assembled, including bolt carrier group, charging handle, forward assist, barrel nut, ejection port door, A2 flash hider and of course the HBAR profile barrel.

Radical Firearms Six-Eight Upper Full Specs

· 16″ 6.8 SPC II HBAR Melonite Barrel 4150V Chromoly
· 1 in 11″ twist rate
· 5/8×24 Thread Pitch
· M4 Feed ramps
· 6.8 SPC II Phosphate BCG
· Low Profile Micro Gas Block
· Stainless Steel Mid-Length gas system
· Direct Gas Impingement
· Mil-Spec A2 Flash Hider
· 15″ Free Float Radical Firearms FHR Rail
· Integral Hybrid Keymod and Picatinny Rails for Mounting Lights, Lasers, Bipods & Sights
· Forged Upper Receiver with Forward Assist, Shell Deflector
· Milspec Charging Handle

The new upper will retail for $459.99. The reason this price is so low is, quite simply, because Radical builds everything in house. Muzzle device to buffer tube, RF manufactures it in our own facility.

As Radical’s David Spector notes,

“This give us unmatched levels of quality control and allows us to build boutique quality rifles for everyman prices.”

You will not the KeyMod rails on RF rifles are set up differently than some manufacturers. This came about due to a request by a Federal agency.

“We run them like this as a fail safe so gear doesn’t fall off accidentally. Have you ever smacked your accessory up against a door frame on a regular rail? Bye bye accessory! You don’t have to worry about that with our rails.”

Cris Parsons

www.radicalfirearms.com

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ZeroBravo Alpha Belt

March 8th, 2016

Made in the USA.

What does that mean to you? To some manufacturers it means buying materials or extrusions overseas and finish machining parts in the US, or even having parts made overseas and assembling them in the US.

To ZeroBravo it means sourcing materials that are made in the US and then using those materials to make the best products money can buy! Only when a US made option is not available will we look elsewhere, as is the case with the Austrian made AustriAlpin buckles. All sewing and materials are Berry Compliant and the Dark Coyote Brown conforms to AR670-1.

If you are buying a product that your life depends on – or simply want to have the best. The solution is simple. Made By – Made For.

The Alpha Belt by ZeroBravo is quite simply the ultimate EDC Belt. This slim and lightweight belt features ventilated, antimicrobial, moisture wicking mesh material, rolled and sewn edges for additional comfort, and DuraGrip Hook Pile Tape for durability and strength. Scuba webbing is wrapped between the layers of Type 27 and Type 17 nylon to provide additional rigidity to effortlessly support your EDC gear and features a 1″ Cobra FM buckle from AustriAlpin. Backed by our limited lifetime warranty and made in the USA. We are certain that the Alpha Belt will be the most comfortable belt you’ve ever worn!

ZeroBravo.com

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Trijicon Addresses the Potential of Thermal Drift for the MRO

March 8th, 2016

Based on consumer concerns over point of impact shifts across temperature ranges after the EOTech debacle, Trijicon has been offering this statement to their customers regarding the new MRO’s performance. As you can see, it was written in late 2015 and hasn’t been out in the public domain. Trijicon wrote it simply to advise customers and not to shine a spotlight on other brands.

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2016 MATBOCK Catalog

March 7th, 2016

(Click cover to view pdf.)

www.matbock.com

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