Speer Releases Handloading Manual No. 15
Speer Ammunition is pleased to announce its newest volume of handloading expertise. Decades of reloading knowledge and the latest recipes and techniques have been distilled into a single source: The Speer Handloading Manual No. 15. Shipments of this new book are being delivered to dealers now.
This new edition is Speer’s largest volume yet, featuring updated recipes with the latest propellants for more than 120 legacy cartridges, as well as data for 13 new cartridges, including 204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Blackout. The all-encompassing manual also provides recipes for loading new Gold Dot rifle component bullets, and articles by professional shooters Julie Golob and Jim Gilliland.
- Features & Benefits
Data for 13 new cartridges, including 204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Blackout - Updates to load recipes for more than 120 cartridges using the latest propellants
- Reloading recipes for new Gold Dot rifle bullets
- Guest articles by professional shooters Julie Golob and Jim Gilliland
- A complete guide to reloading techniques and concepts
Part No. / Description / MSRP
SRM15 / Speer Handloading Manual No. 15 / $34.95
Speer is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Speer Ammunition, go to http://www.speer-ammo.com/.
About Vista Outdoor
Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates in two segments, Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products, and has a portfolio of well-recognized brands that provides consumers with a wide range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products for individual outdoor recreational pursuits. Vista Outdoor products are sold at leading retailers and distributors across North America and worldwide. Vista Outdoor is headquartered in Utah and has manufacturing operations and facilities in 13 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico along with international customer service, sales and sourcing operations in Asia, Australia, Canada, and Europe. For news and information, visit www.vistaoutdoor.com or follow us on Twitter @VistaOutdoorInc and Facebook at www.facebook.com/vistaoutdoor.
NSSF Names O.F. Mossberg & Son’s Joseph Bartozzi as President
The Board of Governors of the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association to the firearms industry, today announced that O.F. Mossberg & Son’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Joseph Bartozzi, will be the organization’s next President. Bartozzi will assume his new duties Sept. 10, 2018.
Current President and CEO Steve Sanetti will stay on in his CEO capacity through his retirement at the end of 2019, at which point Bartozzi will take over those additional duties.
Bartozzi has spent the majority of his career with Mossberg, joining the company in July 1986. His time with Mossberg included a wide variety of positions, including Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Product Service Manager, Director of Technical Services, Director of Manufacturing Operations and Corporate Attorney.
Bartozzi currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI); Treasurer and Member of NSSF’s Board of Governors; Board Member and Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS); Committee Member for the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM); and Technical Advisor to the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE). He is also certified as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) by the National Rifle Association. Bartozzi was nominated for the 2013 “Person of the Year” by SHOT Business magazine, a nomination reprised in 2014.
In 2015, Bartozzi was admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. A member of the Connecticut and Maine State Bar Associations, he holds three professional certifications from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and he is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
“The Board of Governors agreed that Joe’s unique set of experiences and skills will provide NSSF and the firearms industry with the strong leadership needed to ensure we can continue our mission of promoting, protecting and preserving hunting and the shooting sports for generations to come,” said Robert Scott, Vice Chairman of Smith & Wesson and NSSF’s Board of Governors Chairman.
“I have known Joe Bartozzi for more than 20 years, on both personal and professional levels, and I believe he is an exemplary choice for this important position,” said Sanetti. “I know that he will work extremely hard to further our mission for the benefit of our industry and its customers, and I am very much looking forward to working together with Joe during this transitional period in the coming year.”
“I’ve had a tremendous career thus far at Mossberg, one for which I’m most thankful,” said Bartozzi. “As difficult as it is to leave that fine organization after 30 years, it is an honor to now take on a leadership position that will work to successfully conquer the challenges and seize the opportunities before us for the benefit of all our industry members.”
SIG SAUER Receives 2018 Golden Triggr Awards for “Innovation in Firearms” and “Innovation in Optics”
SIG SAUER Inc., is pleased to announce they took home Golden Triggr Awards for two of the three categories at TriggrCon which showcases the newest, most innovative products in the firearms industry.
Recipients of the Golden Triggr Awards are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Concept and Design: innovation that addresses a need and becomes a basis for future innovation, 2) Finish: quality of materials and manufacturing design and, 3) End User: the innovation should provide a high value and benefit that exceeds the cost.
The SIG SAUER P365 was awarded the 2018 Golden Triggr Award for Innovation in Firearms. The P365 is an everyday, concealed carry pistol. This micro-compact pistol is smaller and lighter than other pistols in its class. It features a high-capacity, patented modified double-stack magazine for a 10+1 full-size capacity, with 12-round factory made magazines available for 13-round capacity.
“Innovation is the foundation for all of the products developed by SIG SAUER, and we are truly honored to be recognized in this forum by our peers,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the P365, we fused together micro-compact sizing with full-size capacity – an industry first. The value of this innovation is clearly being recognized and appreciated by our consumers because the demand for our Everyday Carry P365 is remarkable, and continues to surpass expectations.”
The SIG SAUER Electro-Optic Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) was awarded the 2018 Golden Triggr for Innovation in Optics. BDX™ is a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™ to calculate and illuminate the exact holdover dot for the perfect shot. BDX is simple, fast, and intuitive – just connect the dot. The SIG BDX app is available for Android or iOS devices.
“We are very proud to be involved with TriggrCon as this event is a great fit for SIG SAUER. To be recognized for the TriggrCon Golden Triggr Award just takes it to the next level. The BDX system is a really innovative new product platform and has the potential to transform the way we hunt and shoot,” added Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “BDX brings an entirely new experience to hunters and sport enthusiasts by integrating their personal ballistics and automatically illuminating the correct hold over dot. The value, accuracy, and simplicity of the BDX system is really transformative, it is also a lot of fun to use.”
TriggrCon was held July 26 – 29, 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.
About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
SAAMI Welcomes On Target Ammunition as Newest Member
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that On Target Ammunition has been accepted as a Supporting Member. Based in Grain Valley, Missouri, On Target Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of rifle and pistol cartridges.
“We are excited to have On Target join the SAAMI family,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI’s Executive Director. “The company brings a unique perspective on the ammunition manufacturing business to the table, and we’re looking forward to working with them.”
“We at On Target are very pleased to become a part of the foremost technical organization in the firearms and ammunition industry,” said Bill Hale, Owner of On Target Ammunition. “As a manufacturer, we desire to support our customers’ requirements by being on the leading edge of technical progress and strongly believe that being a member of SAAMI will provide us with the technical knowledge and standards to become an industry leader.”
Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, SAAMI is an association of the nation’s leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and is an ANSI-accredited standards developer. SAAMI’s many tasks include creating and publishing industry standards for safety, reliability and interchangeability, coordinating technical data, promoting science-based decision-making by regulators and legislators and promoting safe and responsible firearms use. These efforts are conducted on a global scale. For more information, visit www.saami.org.
About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.
Jeff Paddock wins All-Around Champion Honors at 2018 Crosman All-American Field Target Championship
The 2018 Crosman All-American Field Target Championship (CAAFTC) has come to a successful close. Hosted by the Rochester Brooks Gun Club on July 20-22, there were over 90 competitors from seventeen states, two Canadian Provinces and Puerto Rico.
Jeff Paddock from Olmsted Township OH was the All-Around Champion, knocking down 145 out of 180 targets. Other notable results included Greg Sauve of Green Bay, WI, edging out local competitor Peter Brooks of Rochester, NY to win the WFTF PCP division by just one target with a score of 102 to 101. In the Hunter PCP Division, Tom Himes ultimately triumphed in a shoot off against his brother Dennis Himes after ending the first round in a tie. See a complete listing of all results below.
“It was one of the strongest a fields as you will find in this sport, plus It’s always encouraging to see families participate and new competitors to the field target sport, “said Mark DeBoard, Shooting Services Manager for Crosman. “The Crosman match is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. and great way for Crosman to support and grow the sport of airgunning.”
The Championship, now in its ninth year, welcomed shooters from The CAAFTC is sanctioned by the American Airgun Field Target Association and is a featured AAFTA Grand Prix event.
About Crosman
Since its founding in 1923, Crosman has been driven by the steadfast pursuit of quality and innovation. Crosman’s history is rooted in the airgun industry, where today Crosman remains the market leader in airguns, airgun ammunition, and consumables. In addition to airguns, Crosman has a diversified product lineup in the outdoor sporting goods industry that includes airsoft, firearms optics and laser aiming devices under the Lasermax brand, and archery products under the CenterPoint brand. Crosman is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI).
MagPump Adds More 9mm Retainers To The Lineup
MagPump, LLC is now offering several new adapters – also known as Mag Retainers – for its 9mm magazine loader. With double stack and single stack options available, these Mag Retainers make the 9mm loader more accessible for shooters owning multiple popular gun models.
New 9mm Mag Retainer Models include: Springfield XDM, H&K VP9, P2000, P30, USP P8, Walther P99Q, Canik TP9sfx, Berretta M9/92, Hudson H9, CZ75, Sig 365, and Glock 43.
The Mag Retainers can be purchased individually at local retailers or online at MagPump.com. Each adapter is $19.99 (MSRP) with free shipping when purchased through MagPump’s website.
“The goal is to make all the MagPump units as universal as possible for every type of shooter,” commented MagPump CEO Pete Crawford. “This first release of new Mag Retainers will help take care of so many 9mm customers, both domestic and abroad. We anticipate releasing more newly designed adapters as soon as possible.”
MagPump magazine loaders allow users to load magazines in just seconds without hand fatigue and discomfort, and with less effort and strength than it typically takes to fully load magazines. For more information about the full line of products and to watch a demo of MagPump in action, visit the MagPump website at www.magpump.com.
About MagPump:
MagPump products are developed for passionate gun owners and operators, and offer the fastest solution for easily loading and unloading magazines. Formed in 2016, MagPump, LLC. purchased the assets and patents from MITUSA Manufacturing with the goal and ambition to continue providing innovative firearm accessory products and offering exceptional service for the shooting sports industry.
