New Products - November 2013
Magnum Research MLR22AT
“Simply put, this is an extraordinarly accurate rimfire .22 …”
Magnum Research MLR22AT semiautomatic .22LR shoots like a bull-barrel rifle yet weighs just 4.25 pounds. The Magnum Lite® 17-inch composite barrel weighs less than 1 pound, with graphite fibers parallel to the bore axis that the company claims make it six times stiffer than equivalent weight steel while also dissipating heat 43 percent faster than a comparable steel barrel. Receiver (with Weaver-type rail) is machined from a 6061-T6 aluminum aircraft forging. Bolt is machined from hardened 4140 steel with minimal headspace tolerances for maximum accuracy. Benz target chamber also designed specifically for top accuracy with semiauto rifles. Ruger 10/22® trigger group with 10-shot rotary magazine completes the package.
We shot CCI Standard Velocity (1,070 feet a second) target loads with 40-grain solid round-nose bullets, which the company recommends. Slower match-grade cartridges might be a tad more precise, but the semiauto action needs a little more oomph to reliably cycle rounds.
After getting the scope on the paper, our first three shots from a rest put two bullets through the same hole with the second hole touching. Simply put, this is an extraordinarily accurate rimfire .22, suitable for competitive shooting and most certainly head-shot-only squirrel hunting. Barrel is full-floated in a thumbhole 10/22® stock made of lightweight polypropylene with added fiber for stiffness and strength. Semi-palm swells on both sides of the pistol grip. The comb is slightly raised for comfortable shooting with a scope. Overall length is 35.5 inches. Suggested retail price $562. Contact: Magnum Research, Dept. FFG, 12602 33rd Ave. SW, Pillager, MN 56473; (508) 635-4273; magnumresearch.com
Night Eyes Headlamp lets a hunter adjust brightness to as low as 5 percent and then program that setting into a memory that can be reprogrammed instantly in the field with a push of a button. Strobe, flash, etc., also programmable. Weighs just 5.8 ounces, including the battery, yet throws an intense red LED beam that illuminates approaching coyote eyes at 200-plus yards, even at half-power. And at that half-power setting, it delivers more than 8 hours of runtime before the lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged by plugging an AC cable directly into the unit (no need to remove the battery). Low voltage warning; over-charging and reverse polarity protection. Aircraft-grade aluminum body with anodized finish resists scratching and corrosion. Weatherproof in extreme cold or heavy rain. 50,000 hours of burn time. Kit includes headlamp, two high-capacity rechargeable batteries, halo shield, and charger. Retails for $119. Contact: Night Eyes, Dept. FFG, P.O. Box 520, Centre Hall, PA 16828; (814) 364-9660; nighteyeslights.com
Outdoor Edge Razor-Lite is the strongest replaceable razor-blade knife available, with an innovative black oxide-coated support system that prevents broken blades. Overall length 8 inches; total weight 3.6 ounces. The 3.5-inch blades are Japanese 420J2 steel; vacuum heat treated for a Rockwell-C hardness of 56. To change a blade safely and easily, simply push the lock-release button, remove the old and insert a shaving-sharp new one. Rubberized TPR handles ensure secure non-slip grip, even when wet. Black model comes with black nylon belt sheath. Blaze-orange comes with a Mossy Oak nylon belt sheath. Six of the surgically sharp razor blades are included. Suggested retail $49.95. Additional replacement blades (Model RR-6) sold in packs of six for $14.95. Contact: Outdoor Edge Cutlery Corp., Dept. FFG, 9500 W. 49th Ave, Unit A-100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033; (800) 447-3343; outdooredge.com
Huntworth Gunner Stealth Series 1095 compression fleece gloves won’t make a sound when even a whisper could blow your cover. Engineered for long, cold days in the field with pre-curved fingers, compression fit, and a sensitive trigger finger for right- or left-hand shooting. Cuff pull tab makes sliding into the gloves a breeze; plush long-pile fleece retains warmth so fingers stay nimble. Durable water-repellent finish; no-slip silicon print grips. Suggested retail $24.99, in proprietary OakTree™ camo pattern. Contact: Huntworth, Dept. FFG, R.J. Casey Industrial Park, Columbus Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233; (412) 325-7875; huntworthgear.com
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