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For handloaders interested in upping their lethality in the field, Berger has partnered with Extreme Outer Limits TV to release its Elite Hunter Bullets in 6.5 mm, for Creedmoor, PRC, 26 Nosler and other 6.5-caliber long-range hunting platforms. Weighing in at 156 gr., the .264" diameter boat-tail bullets wear a J4 Hunting Jacket, are designed for use in at least a 1:8" twist, feature a .679 G1 ballistic coefficient (BC) and a .347 G7 BC. The bullets are available for $57.99 per box of 100. For more information, check out bergerbullets.com.
TriStar Arms offers an extensive variety of cost-effective shotguns, including this walnut-stocked Raptor II, the latest in the company's semi-automatic line.
The Aimpoint Micro T-2 and H-2 are quality, versatile red-dot optics, but they are also expensive, and, like all such units, can sustain damage from impacts and the elements.
The latest hard-hitting Advanced Rifle Cartridge from Hornady, the 338 ARC, takes a swing at both established numbers and newcomers—after already producing successful offspring.
Several states have instituted firearm education courses for students in public schools, and several scholastic shooting leagues have posted record attendance numbers in recent years.
An optic coming loose can ruin a hunt or a range session, so having a pocket-size remedy such as the Fix-It Sticks Rifle and Optics Toolkit is a prudent hedge.