Posted By admin on March 11, 2010

By: Andy Fink

Whether you are cleaning a gun, mounting a scope, disassembling or assembling, or working on any firearm, you want a stable platform. It would also be nice to if you could angle the firearm     (Ruger Hawkeye with scope rings mounted & the vise titled)
so that you can work on it easier. Well, it is here! The revolutionary multi-function gun vise from Lyman is ideal for the active gunsmith or the casual shooter. It has all sorts of adjustments like angling left or right, clamps, tilts, length, and inserts. Shown here with a Ruger Hawkeye .22/250 that we mounted a Bushnell long range scope on, it has become one of our regular shooting accessories.

(Bushnell Elite 4200 6X24 scope mounted on a Ruger Hawkeye in .22-250) 

It really doesn’t make any difference if you are mounting a scope, disassembling a firearm, cleaning, installing sling mounts, changing a stock, working on a pistol’s action, or any other number of items that take place when working on guns. The Lyman Revolutionary gun vise is the perfect tool to have. With so many adjustments and angles it really does make working on a firearm so much easier. (checking the trigger pull with a Lyman digital trigger pull gauge – note the 2.38 pound trigger pull on the out-of-the-box Ruger Hawkeye in .22-250)

(What a host of configurations)

Check out Lyman’s products at www.lymanproducts.com.

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Posted By admin on March 2, 2010

By Rob Larson

When I applied for this competition, I had no idea what it would become.

Our normal Skeet competition here in Tucson usually has about 12 to 18 competitors from all around Arizona, but mostly from Tucson, Sierra Vista and Yuma.

I started to receive commitments to attend from all the usual athletes, Matt O. & Matt L. from Sierra Vista, Wes and Brad B., John G., Cody and Kaycee M. from Yuma, Josh H., Clay H. and Jacob R. from Tucson. Then something happened, Jill H. and Chase H. both tired of just watching their brothers shoot decided to enter, “Great” I thought we might be starting a trend here.                                                                               (Kaycee McNutt)

(left to Right – John, Rob, Gene, Matt L, Matt O, Kaycee, Peter, Wes, Kim Rhode, Brad, Chase, Jill, Josh, Cody , Clay)

Then I received a phone call one night after leaving range from a gentleman who called himself Richard Rhode. Mr Rhode said his daughter was thinking about coming to our little competition. He didn’t have to say who his daughter was, because I know there is only one Rhode in USA Shooting and that is Kim Rhode. My heart fluttered and the doubts started to come up “could I throw a shoot that was worthy of someone like Kim”. Well, I guess all I could do was try to do my best. Then a couple of days later I received another call, the man identified himself as Dan Reeves I joked and said “like the football coach” But I knew who Dan was from reading about the sport in the 80’s and 90’s when Dan was a member of the National team, I was also told that if I ever wanted a good coach to come to Tucson for a clinic Dan Reeves would be a very good choice.   (Cody McNutt Left)

Anyhow Dan said he had a student (Peter K.) that would like to compete but this young man had never competed before and in fact had only been shooting since September. I told Dan that there were going to be several athletes shooting their first match and Peter would be more than welcome to attend.

Kim, her husband Mike and Kim’s parents along with Dan Reeves and Peter showed up about 4pm on Thursday afternoon, I was able to open a field and they ended up shooting quite a few targets before they decided they had better check in to their hotel and get something to eat, But before they left a strange thing happened.

 
(Kim Rhode, Matt L and Matt’s sister)

(Brad, Cody, Matt L., Kim Rhode, Kaycee, unidentified,  Clay)

Now I don’t know if all Four Time Olympic Medal winners pick up their own hulls, but I do know that Kim Rhode does and not only that, after the field was cleaned, she went to a motor home where an retired couple that was staying there for the Spring Grand and offered them the “Once Fired Winchester AA Hulls”. Needless to say she only had to ask once. (I think Kim made a friend for life of that couple)

The next day Kim and Peter were able to train while I was at my real job and by that afternoon when I made it back to the range they were gone. But sitting on a bench was another box of double A’s waiting for someone who needed them.

We held an unofficial practice Friday afternoon and evening and a young man who is shooting with our local SCTP club saw what was happening and asked if he could try a round. Gene K. broke a 14 in his first round of Olympic Skeet and he was hooked.

Gene entered the competition on Saturday morning. So now I have four competitors who have never shot in a USA Shooting International Skeet Competition.
(Rob Larson, Chase)

The next morning before the match, we held a short competitors meeting and introduced the new shooters to everyone else. I asked Kim if she had any advice for the athletes.

Kim smiled and said “Shoot in as many competitions as you can, don’t worry about the scores until the end of the match, have fun and most important Never Give Up” I am sure I have said those things 100 times to our athletes , but I am also sure that coming from Kim it meant a whole lot more.

Well the match on Saturday went well and I was surprised at the scores from two of our newcomers, Peter was tied for second place overall with Matt L. (Of course Kim was in first place. But she had already asked to be excluded from any medal consideration, because she did not want to take a medal from a youth) and Gene was also in the running for a medal in the J2 division.  (Kaycee McNutt Left)

We had a potluck dinner on Saturday night and Kim, Mike and her parents came. (Dan wasn’t feeling too well it seems he had just had a hip replaced a few weeks before – The man is tough)

Once again Kim and her family spent time with all of us and helped us with advice on everything from fund raising to coaching our youth. Kim also was able to find some very old books at an antique store that she was very proud of.

Sunday rolled around and it was a great day, the weather was warm, there was no wind and it wasn’t too long before targets were hitting the ground in pieces (Or just big ink dots in the sky in Kim’s case)                                      (Peter K.) 

It seemed that everyone at the range knew that Kim was shooting and it wasn’t long before we had quite a crowd, Kim handled it great and seemed to always have time to talk to someone or answer a question between her rounds and her flanking duties (Yes she did flank also) Kim’s husband Mike and I talked (we both work in the air conditioning trade) and her parents seemed to get cornered by someone almost every time they turned around. But they were gracious enough to put up with all the hoopla.

After the award ceremony Kim once again could be found signing autographs and giving advice to our young shooters and then came the time that they had to go (it’s a long drive back to California) They said goodbye to everyone and off they went with a promise to return as often as time would permit.  (Matt Lainhart)

I am sure that there are 13 USA Shooting athletes here in Arizona who will long remember the weekend they spent shooting with Kim Rhode, I know I will.

I would also like to thank Kim, Mike and her Parents along with Dan Reeves and Peter for not only showing up to compete at our little competition, But also for showing us that no matter who you are or what you have accomplished in life, you can still be Gracious, Humble, and Kind.

Thank You Kim.

              (Clay Hernandez )

( unidentified & Kim Rhode four time Olympian on right)

Kim Rhode won her first Olympic gold medal in Atlanta in 1996 just two days after turning 17. Since that time, Kim has added a bronze medal in Sydney in 2000, another gold medal in Athens in 2004 and a silver medal in Beijing in 2008. Kim is now attempting to become the first individual Olympian in U.S. history to earn an Olympic medal in five consecutive Olympic Games. Rhode recently qualified for the 2010 USA Shooting Team and with her first 2010 World Cup win, she has begun accumulating points for the right to represent the U.S. in London in 2012

Tucson Trap & Skeet Club: www.tucsontrapandskeet.com

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Posted By admin on February 25, 2010

By: The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)

MORE THAN $100,000 TO 16 SCHOOLS . . . Harvard University, Clemson University, the University of Vermont, Hillsdale College. From Ivy League to smaller schools, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has provided 16 colleges and universities with early Christmas presents — grants to help more students get involved in the shooting sports. “NSSF is making these grants available in response to a growing interest in the shooting sports on campuses across the country,” said Zach Snow, NSSF’s senior shooting promotions coordinator. “Graduates of scholastic shooting programs like the NSSF-developed Scholastic Clay Target Program want to continue participating in their favorite sport when they go off to college, and once there they’re eager to introduce new friends, classmates and faculty to this lifetime activity. At the same time, collegiate shooting programs help create a positive image for the shooting sports and firearms ownership.” A total of $109,500 in grant money was awarded for new and existing shooting programs at the schools. Harvard University, for example, will use its grant to revive the Harvard Shooting Club, founded in 1883, and which has been dormant since 2003; raise awareness of the shooting sports within Harvard community and general public; and host firearms education events on campus. Read more about the 16 schools and what they are planning to do with their grant awards. Find more information on NSSF’s College Shooting Sports Initiative at www.nssf.org/college.

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Posted By admin on February 20, 2010

By: Andy Fink

When I was a kid I used to love to browse through my dad’s gun magazines and especially his catalogs. Well, nothing has changed over the years. When catalogs of shooting industry products cross my desk or a new release comes out I get excited and can’t wait to get my hands it. The same is true of Midway’s new Catalog #33. I just received mine last week and it was just as exciting as I expected. Just about everything you need for the shooting sports and more. Check it out when you can at MidwayUSA.

Their news release on the catalog follows:
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Columbia, MO

MidwayUSA a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything? for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce the release of Master Catalog #33. MidwayUSA really does have JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING^SM including:

• • Over 27,000 Products for Shooters
• • Over 24,000 Products for Reloaders
• • Over 32,000 Products for Gunsmiths
• • Over 7,000 Products for Hunters

Most of these products are featured in this nearly 1,000-page catalog.

“Customers tell us every year they look forward to seeing this catalog in the mail,” says Aaron Oelger, vice president of Marketing. “A lot of work goes into the Master Catalog to ensure great product selection, quick and easy navigation and the best possible product information. Every year we improve the Master Catalog by listening to our Customers and reviewing catalog best practices.”

The new Master Catalog began mailing to current Customers in February. For new Customers, Master Catalog #33 is free with the first order. If a Customer is not yet ready to make a purchase, they may order the catalog and pay only the cost of shipping.

For more information about MidwayUSA or to obtain a copy of MidwayUSA Master Catalog #33, please visit MidwayUSA or call 1-800-243-3220.

For Further Information Contact: Date: February 19, 2010

Aaron Oelger For Release: Upon Receipt

(573) 447-5113

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Posted By admin on February 11, 2010

By: Mary Beth Vorwerk

                  (Kyle Granger DeWitt chosen for the junior Olympic shotgun team)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 9, 2010) – Nineteen junior trap and skeet shooters have been selected to the 2010 Shotgun Junior Olympic team.  The Junior Olympic team is selected annually by the USA Shooting National Shotgun Coach based on an individual shooter’s performance in the last year’s shooting events, including the National Junior Olympics and National Championships. 

                (Gayla Gregory chosen for the junior Olympic shotgun team)

Also taken into consideration for a spot on the JO team are volunteer activities, academic performance and the National Coach’s judgment on potential for future success.  The 2010 JO team will be supported by USA Shooting with ammo, entry fees and a team vest.  Past JO team members include Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock (skeet) and 2009 World Cup Cairo bronze medalist Rachael Heiden (trap).  

The 2010 Junior Olympic team members include:

• Dustin Anderson (Woodstock, Ga.)
• Roger Zach Bollman (Defiance, Mo.)
• Katelyn Bonn (Portland, Ore.)
• Karl (Trey) Buretz (Greenwood Village, Colo.)
• Michael Cates (Centennial, Colo.)
• Kyle Granger DeWitt (Bryan, Texas)
• Michael Flores (Sacramento, Calif.)
• Hunter Gallant (Cord, Ark.)
• Jacob Gongo (Pottsville, Pa.)
• Gayla Gregory (College Station, Texas)
• Brandi Hobbs (Edinboro, Pa.)
• Colin King (Mount Pleasant, Tenn.)
• Riley Moody (Owasso, Okla.)
• Austin Odom (Benton, Ark.)
• Dustin Perry (Lovelady, Texas)
• Steven Nash Porter (Bryan, Texas)
• Dakotah Richardson (Godley, Texas)
• Garrett Walters (Burs Oak, Mich.)
• Wesley Wilcox (Greenbrier, Ark.)

Provided by:
Mary Beth Vorwerk
USA Shooting
Media and Public Relations Manager
(719) 866-4896
usashooting.org
twitter.com/usashooting

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Posted By admin on February 9, 2010

By: Andy Fink

I have used Hodgdon’s reloading manuals for a number of years. I have always found them extensive, very helpful, and full of information on the latest cartridges. The 2010 manual looks like it is going to be just as useful as the previous ones. Check out the news release below and click on the graphic to take you to their website.

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Media Release:

The 2010 Hodgdon Annual Manual, it’s the reloader’s resource

Shawnee Mission Kansas, October 2009. Hodgdon® The Gunpowder People™ is proud to announce the 2010 edition of the Hodgdon Annual Manual. Now in its 7^th year, the Hodgdon Annual Manual is so much more than any ordinary reloading manual, it features well in excess of 5,000 rifle and pistol loads, information on 56 Hodgdon, IMR® and Winchester® powders, 44 cartridge updates, brand new data for the 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor, propellant burn rate and usage charts, thought provoking articles by top gun writers like Layne Simpson and Jim Carmichel and additional topics too numerous to mention.

Many of the articles in the 2010 Hodgdon Annual Manual spotlight the spectacular new varmint, match powder, IMR 8208 XBR. There’s no target too small for IMR 8208 XBR. Extensive reloading information is included in this manual with popular cartridges such as the 17 Remington, 223 Remington, 204 Ruger, 6PPC, 308 Winchester, 338 Federal and much more.

It’s the reloader’s resource, get the new Hodgdon Annual Manual January 2010 before it sells out at newsstands everywhere or look for it at favorite gun dealers for just $8.99. For more on the manual contact Hodgdon at 913-362-9455, visit hodgdon.com home of the “Reloading Data Center”, or write to 6231 Robinson, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202.

Media Release
Contact: Chris Hodgdon
(V) 913-362-9455
(F) 913-362-1307
chris@hodgdon.com
October 2009

www.hodgdon.com

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Posted By admin on January 26, 2010

iPhone users can now download Winchester® Ammunition’s award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free. Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

The iPhone version of Winchester’s Ballistics Calculator will allow users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to three different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in.

The Web based calculator is also live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

“With so many of our customers using iPhones these days, it’s only fitting that we provide this feature to them,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Having the Ballistics Calculator plugged into your iPhone while you’re at the range, or in the field will be a valuable tool. Users will be able to plug in conditions, test their ammo and then make adjustments, if necessary.”

Winchester teamed up with Quilogy, a St. Charles, Missouri-based IT and Marketing consulting company, to develop the state-of-the-art ballistics calculator for the iPhone. The Winchester ballistics calculator for the iPhone was designed to leverage the latest iPhone technology, such as the touch and tilt features; providing Winchester customers with a rich end engaging experience.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in supporting charities

Winchester® Ammunition is partnered with The Kids & Clays Foundation to develop programs and host shooting events across the country to help raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms and the Ronald McDonald Mobile Medical Units. Ronald McDonald Houses are non-profit organizations that provide temporary lodging for families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals. 

For more information about the shooting events or to learn how to become more involved with the Kids & Clays Foundation, call 219.874.2100 or visit www.kidsandclays.com.

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Posted By admin on December 28, 2009

By: Andy Fink

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., announced the introduction of the Ruger^® SR-22^TM Rifle on September 15, 2009. This semi-auto rimfire rifle is a ton of fun! The rifle combines the legendary reliability of the Ruger^® 10/22^® with the ergonomics and configurability of the new AR-style Ruger SR-556™. The new SR-22 Rifle allows shooters to use economical .22 LR ammunition while still enjoying the look and feel of an “AR.”

Junior Shooters received a gun for review in early October and have taken it out a number of times and the three boys who tested it, ages 14 -17, had an absolute ball. We decided to mount an Aimpoint Micro H-1 red dot sight on the Picatinny rail. This provided excellent accuracy and very quick acquisition.

The Aimpoint Micro H-1 is a perfect match for the Ruger SR-22. It has a light weight of 84 grams, an integral Weaver-style base that is easy to install on the Picatinny rail, allows easy attachment, ACET technology providing 50,000 hours of operation on one battery, precision adjustment for windage and elevation, and the top of the protective caps fits into holes on adjustment screws. This means no searching the pockets for a nickel or a screwdriver! There are 13 settings for use in daylight and lowlight conditions.

The SR-22 is great for hunting, plinking, and shooting Steel Challenge. Our experiences shooting Steel Challenge were awesome! We used both the standard 10/22 rotary magazine that came with the rifle (we received an extra six magazines specifically for shooting Steel Challenge) and a Hot Lips high capacity magazine that was provided by Brownells. They both worked perfectly. We had a couple of misfires and no jams out of over 1,000 rounds shooting CCI and Winchester ammunition. However, the SR-22 did not like Lapua match ammo. We expect to use the SR-22 extensively in the future for both Steel Challenge and for practicing for 3-gun matches where we will use a regular AR-15 .223 in the actual match but an AR .22 LR for most of our practice. Even the adults thought the Ruger SR-22 was great!

Because it utilizes the unique rotary magazine supplied with the Ruger 10/22, the SR-22 Rifle offers the same gold standard for reliability in autoloading rimfire rifles. Like the 10/22, the AR-style SR-22 Rifle also has an extensive array of accessories available, allowing shooters to select a custom configuration that best suits their tastes and needs.

The SR-22 Rifle uses a standard 10/22 action inside a top-quality, all-aluminum chassis that faithfully replicates the AR-platform dimensions between the sighting plane, buttstock height, and grip. The SR-22 Rifle provides a Picatinny rail optic mount, and includes a six-position, telescoping M4-style buttstock (on a Mil-Spec diameter tube), plus a Hogue^® Monogrip^® pistol grip. Buttstocks and grips may be swapped out for any AR-style compatible option.

It features a round, mid-length handguard mounted on a standard-thread AR-style barrel nut. Picatinny rails, specifically designed for this handguard, are available from Ruger, allowing the handguard to be configured to accept any number of rail-mounted sights or accessories. A barrel support block is installed in the handguard, ensuring accuracy and allowing the standard 10/22 V-block barrel attachment system to be used.

The rifle is equipped with a precision-rifled, cold hammer forged alloy steel barrel. The 16-1/8” barrel is capped with an SR-556/Mini-14 flash suppressor mounted with a ½”-28 thread.

Check out the SR-22 Rifle and its accessories at www.ruger.com.

Copyright & Published By: Junior Shooters & Junior Sports Magazines Inc. Dec 2009

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Posted By admin on December 28, 2009

By: Caleb Cooper (14)
(See editor’s notes at bottom)
Photos are not of Caleb but of various juniors who write for Junior Shooters magazine.

Almost all gun owners support the right for all citizens to own firearms. Among this group of individuals most believe young people should be trained from an early age to shoot. In this community many encourage self defense, but almost none feel that young people should be trained, or allowed to use firearms to defend themselves. This idea is too radical and many see it as absurd.  Some may say that there are no threats to minors that warrant the use of deadly force; others say young people are not mature enough to responsibly use firearms.  Remarkably, all these things are also said of persons over the age of eighteen.

Many people have downplayed the serious threats to minors. All one has to do is watch the news to see the alarming rate of crime against young people, such as sexual assaults, kidnappings, and other acts of violence.   Criminals rarely observe an age limit. Many are outraged at child molestations, killings, etc, against people that are underage but no one stops to think “If that sixteen year old had a firearm they’d still be alive today.” (Many would not object if an individual carried a firearm and used it in any of the situations mentioned above if the victim had been a few years older.)

Another argument against young adults being approved to carry permits for concealed weapons is that adolescents are not mature enough. I am not suggesting that small children be given guns, but I am suggesting that anyone who owns a firearm should be responsible enough to use it. But if an individual can pass a concealed carry course, why should they be denied a permit?

One fact that stands as one of the most unjust restrictions in all governmental policy is thus:  from the age of 18 you can be drafted, liable for taxes, can be sued, and are legally considered an adult. In contrast, at this age you are unable to obtain a concealed carry permit, or even own, or purchase, a handgun. This age is considered an adult in almost every way but this. Even though an individual carries the burden of society and faces full responsibility in a court of law for their actions, they cannot legally defend themselves or their family until they are 21. I believe that the right to defend your self is a fundamental part of human nature. In short, the rights of human nature are deeply wounded by this infamous practice. Most gun owners give little thought to young people defending themselves.

I would be very surprised if many shared my views on the subject.  But the fact remains: young people are capable of self defense and are targets for criminals mainly because we are perceived as weak victims, but this is not their fault. They have the capacity to defend them selves responsibly. What have they done to forfeit the right?

Editor’s Note: The author presents some interesting questions that are quite controversial but are well worth contemplation. I disagree with part of the author’s first paragraph: “Among this group of individuals most believe young people should be trained from an early age to shoot. In this community many encourage self defense, but almost none feel that young people should be trained, or allowed to use firearms to defend themselves.” Many of the people I know in the shooting industry believe juniors should be trained and actually most shooting sports provide some amount of such training; some more than others such as action shooting disciplines.

However, the “right” of someone below the age of 21 to have a concealed carry permit is another matter. At what age should there be restrictions to gun ownership or gun carry. It seems to me that if an individual can be drafted and have the possibility of dying defending their country at the age of 18 they should also have the right to bear arms as a civilian, and thus be allowed a concealed carry permit if they pass all of the qualifications. Providing people younger than 18 the right to have concealed carry permits will take some further thought on my part. It is a very difficult subject. Even if there were enough people to vote to make it happen, I expect the reality of life today would mean it would only be approved with some restraint and additional qualifications.

Please feel free to email me, Andy Fink, your opinions at publisher@juniorshooters.net

Copyright & Published By: Junior Shooters & Junior Sports Magazines Inc. Dec 2009

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Posted By admin on December 6, 2009

By: Andy Fink

Some of the best ideas for shooting gifts for Christmas come out of holiday catalogs. It is not too late to check out catalogs from three of the best: Brownells, Competitive Edge Dynamics, and MidwayUSA. Each of the thee has a large list of shooting related products that are perfect for Christmas gifts or birthdays. The prices will meet anyone’s budget as they range from items as low as $3.00 on up.  You should check them all out. Each of these companies are sponsors or advertisers in Junior Shooters, so not only do they have great gifts for the holidays but we appreciate you supporting these companies that support us and take an interest in youth shooting.

Brownells: We have been working with Brownells for a long time. They have just about every type of gun part you might need and an extensive list of shooting and gunsmithing accessories. In fact, it would be a rare item I could think of that they wouldn’t have. Check them out at www.brownells.com.

Competitive Edge Dynamics: Known mostly for their shooting electronic products such as timers & chronographs, this company has really expanded its products. They now have a variety of shooting accessories such as shooting mats, range bags, IPSC targets, hearing protection, spotting scopes, red dot scopes and a variety of products associated with the competitive shooting sports. Please check them out at www.CEDhk.com.

Midway USA: Midway is another company with a host of great products. Their new Gunsmithing Catalog #32G has just about every item you might want to modify, enhance performance and maintain your firearm. You should also get on the mailing list for their monthly catalog which has a variety of shooting products on sale. I read this catalog from cover to cover as soon as it comes in and always see something I want. Check them out at www.midwayusa.com.

Copyright & Published By: Junior Shooters & Junior Sports Magazines Inc. Dec 2009

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Posted By admin on November 29, 2009

By: Andy Fink

A nice shooting accessory to have around the shop is a trigger pull gauge. Having an accurate gauge that is easy to use allows you to measure your trigger pull so that it can be adjusted to a specific setting. The best trigger pull for a specific gun may vary for each user, the type of firearm your are using, and the shooting sport you are participating in.

Lyman’s advertises their Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge as the “fastest, most accurate, most advanced trigger weight gauge.” I tend to agree with them as the one we tested worked very well. It was quick and very accurate

State of the art strain gauge technology allows for accuracy to 1/10 ounce over a working range of 0 to 12 pounds. The Digital Trigger Pull Gauge is equipped with a large, easy to read LCD display and is push button operated for zero, clear and averaging functions. It can also can be converted to read in kilograms. Unlike other gauges, there are no weights or sliding pointers to worry about. Simply place the gauge on the trigger and pull! Lyman’s Digital Trigger Pull Gauge accurately records the results. You can also take multiple readings and the Digital Trigger Pull Gauge will tell you the average weight for the string. This is the perfect tool for target shooters, silhouette shooters, gunsmiths, hunters or anyone who wants to adjust their trigger pull weights accurately and easily.

Check it out at www.lymanproducts.com or go to Midway USA.

Copyrite & Published By: Junior Shooters & Junior Sports Magazines Inc. Nov 2009

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Posted By admin on November 21, 2009

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) just came out with two new announcements important to juniors and their families.

The U. S. Army Junior Open Air Rifle Championship is now taking entries for the 2009-2010 State Championship postal competition. This Championship is sponsored by the Army Marksmanship Unit and is open to all junior shooting organiza­tions that have school-age juniors as mem­bers or enrollees (high school seniors or be­low). Participation by as many junior teams, clubs, 4-H clubs, JROTC units or other organi­zations around the country is encouraged.

New CMP JROTC Scholarship Program.  The CMP Board of Directors recently expanded and modified the CMP Scholarship Program to give additional opportunities for JROTC cadets to earn scholarships to aid them with their post-secondary educations.  The traditional CMP ROTC Scholarship Program has awarded up to 100 one-thousand dollar scholarships to students who excel in rifle marksmanship and enroll in ROTC in college.  The total number of one-thousand dollar scholarships to be awarded by the CMP for the 2010-2011 academic year will be in­creased to 150, with 75 allocated for the traditional ROTC college pro­gram and 75 allocated specifically for JROTC cadets who qualify with their teams or as at-large individuals to participate in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force Service Championships that are scheduled to take place at Camp Perry, Ohio in February 2010.  This will give added incen­tive to JROTC units and cadets to participate in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force Postal that must be entered before 20 November 2009 and fired by 4 December 2009.  Unlike the ROTC scholarships, the 75 new JROTC scholarships can be used to pay educational expenses for any accredited post-secondary program.  Additional information, official regulations and application forms will be available in the next few weeks.

Check out CMP Articles and more at http://www.odcmp.org/1109/default.asp

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