New Products - April 2018
Henry Arms U.S. Survival Pack
Henry Arms U.S. Survival Pack is built around a 3.5-pound AR-7 rifle that breaks down into the 16.5-inch stock for compact storage or carry. Designed by Eugene Stoner (best known for the AR-15 platform) and originally issued as an emergency backup for U.S. Air Force pilots. Rifle, spare magazines and included survival items all fit in the custom-made Allen case. Survival items include a Buck Rival folding knife with 2.75-inch stainless steel blade and one-hand thumb-stud opening. A hundred feet of MIL-C-5040H Type III green paracord, Mylar emergency space blanket, black rubber SWAT-T first-aid tourniquet, and ESEE fire steel made of 1095 carbon steel for use with ferrocerium rods or true flint (divot in the center assists fire starting with a bow drill). EPA-certified Ultralight Frontier Filter Straw removes cryptosporidium and giardia while also reducing chlorine and other chemicals in water. Four vacuum-sealed Datrex emergency food bars. MSRP for Survival Pack $550. For more information, go online at: www.henryusa.com
Hodgdon Triple Seven FireStar star-shaped pellets with longitudinal grooves provide more surface area for optimum ignition with 209 primers. Boosts velocities up to 50 feet a second over other 100-grain equivalent loads, and because it is cleaner burning, it reduces “crud ring,” as well. Designed for modern .50 inline muzzleloaders with three pellets being a 100-grain equivalent load. MSRP for 60-count package: $20.35. For more information, go online at: www.hodgdon.com
Meopta MeoMag 3x magnifier may be used as a hand-held monocular or mounted on a gun to magnify any red dot sight on the market. Instant on/off with optional quick-release mount. Or use the optional hinge mount to simply flip the magnifier out of the line of sight. Proprietary lens coatings eliminate glare and reflection while hydrophobic coatings repel rain, snow, skin oils and dirt. Waterproof, shockproof and fog-proof. MSRP: $999.99. For more information contact: Meopta USA, Dept. FFG, 50 Davids Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788; (800) 828-8928; www.meoptausa.com
Leapers UTG Dot Sights are ideal for spring turkey hunting with a wide range of adjustable-intensity dual red/green or single illuminated dots. Reticle options include Circle Dot, T-Dot, and Single Dot. Built on the True Strength Platform to be shockproof, fog-proof, and rainproof in the field. All UTG dot sights come with optimized Picatinny mounts for easy installation out of the box; precision-machined from aircraft aluminum with a matte black finish. MSRP for the sight pictured above $42.97. For more information, contact: Leapers, Inc., Dept. FFG, 32700 Capitol St., Livonia, MI 48150; (734) 542-1500; www.leapers.com
Midland Arms Backpack long guns provide a tried and true fold-over design at a level of quality never before seen at this price. Precision-machined 4140 steel receiver and breechblock with deep-hole drilled barrel and screw-in chokes, also rarely seen on inexpensive single shots. Precise machining permits interchangeability of shotgun, rimfire and centerfire barrels. Weather-resistant polymer stock comes with steel sling swivel studs installed; length of pull starts at 12-3/4 inches and can be increased 1/2-inch at a time with extenders. Removable butt pad for easy access to a buttstock storage area that is ideal for the Midland Survival Kit (sold separately). Checkering at wrist and forend can be taken off like a pistol grip and replaced with the exact colors of your favorite major sports team. MSRP starts at $149.95. One-year warranty can be tripled to three at no cost by simply signing up on the Midland website at: www.shootmidland.com
Tak Logic Lure Lock utility tackle boxes have a gel in the bottom of the trays that secures hooks, terminal tackle and lures—even when the box is turned upside down and shaken. Or order just the gel inserts and turn any tackle carrier into a secure box. Boxes come in three sizes with an MSRP of $15.99, $17.99 and $19.99; gel inserts from $6.99 to $9.99. For more information, go online at: www.LureLock.com