New Products - August 2019
Mossberg 500 Centennial Edition
Mossberg 500 Centennial 12-gauge pump shotgun features a nickel-plated receiver engraved with a 100th Anniversary logo on the right side and a pair of flushing ruffed grouse on the left, highlighted in 24-karat gold. Production run limited to 750, each with a unique serial number. Traditional walnut stock features fine checkering on the pistol grip and underside of the forend with a classic red rubber recoil pad on the butt. Distinctive jeweled bolt, gold-plated trigger and high-polished blue metal finish on the barrel complement the high-gloss wood. With more than 12 million sold over 50 years of production, the Mossberg 500 platform has proven itself one of the most reliable designs ever with smooth, reliable operation thanks to non-binding twin action bars, dual extractors, a positive steel-to-steel lock-up, and anti-jam elevator. Anodized aluminum receiver for added durability. Ambidextrous top-mount thumb safety. The 28-inch vent rib barrel accepts screw-in ACCU-CHOKE™ tubes; Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder tubes come with the gun. MSRP $910. For more information, contact: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., Dept. FFG, 7 Grasso Ave., North Haven, CT 06473; (203) 230-5300; www.mossberg.com
GrovTec Push Button Stud Adaptor lets you install a Quick Detach sling swivel on a classic stud. With QD swivels, you can quickly and easily move the sling from rifle to rifle. Made in the United States entirely of steel treated with black oxide; warrantied free of manufacturing defects for life. Available on their website for $25.99. For more information contact: GrovTec, Dept. FFG, P.O. Box 1910, Fairview, OR 97024; (503) 557-4689; www.grovtec.com
SIG SAUER MCX Virtus semiautomatic prechgarged pneumatic air rifle can fire 150 shots without needing to refill the onboard air tank. Powerful enough to hunt small game and pests with 11 foot-pounds of energy launching .22 pellets at 700 feet a second, and the output is regulated to assure consistent shot-to-shot velocity and accuracy. Thirty-round magazine included. M-LOK™ handguard rail is idea for mounting accessories; 17.5-inch barrel. Total length 37.25 inches; weight 7.5 pounds. Gray finish. MSRP $349.99. For more information phone: (603) 610-3000; or go online at: www.sigsauer.com
Frabill Bearclaw Trophy Haul Net with sliding grip and forearm support lets you scoop up big fish with one hand. A fish in the asymmetrical bag naturally slides to the bottom where a ring on the outside allows even more control with two hands. Bag is made of special netting that won’t harm fish. Optional LED light and reflective material on the hoop make it easy to see exactly where the net is in low light. The 18-inch handle folds down for storage. MSRP $69.99; with optional light $89.99. For more information, contact: Frabill, Dept. FFG, 431 E. South St., Plano, IL 60545; (800) 226-9868; www.frabill.com
Ameristep Caretaker Kick Out portable ground blind folds down for easy carry at just 15 pounds, and thanks to a tension-relief zipper design that aids the locking hubs, it can be set up and secured in mere minutes. Dual kick-outs and a 65-inch footprint provide ample space for gear or a second hunter. Single-hook design makes it easy to open a window without game-spooking noise; arrows and bullets both fly through the special screen mesh without losing speed or accuracy. Heavy-duty fabric shell in Realtree Edge™ camo has no straight edges nor the unnatural square shape of other pop-up blinds. MSRP $119.99. For more information contact: Ameristep, Dept. FFG, 602 Fountain Pkwy., Grand Prairie, TX 75050; (800) 847-8269; www.ameristep.com
Pulsar Axion Thermal Monocular can detect heat signatures at up to 1,800 yards day or night. Offered in XM30, XM38, and Axion Key XM30 models. XM30 and XM38 feature 12-micron pixel pitch HD with 320x240 core and 1024x768 display. Key XM30 has LCOS 960x720 display with 320x240 12-micron core for crisp, clear images. Eight modes let you switch the display from white-hot to the color you prefer. Magnesium-alloy body; submersible for 30 minutes in 3 feet of water. Four hours of run time with rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Share video recordings (16gb built-in memory) with Stream Vision App (not available on Axion Key). Found online starting at $1,899. For more information contact: Pulsar, Dept. FFG, 2201 Heritage Pkwy., Mansfield, TX 76063; (817) 225-0310; www.pulsarnv.com
Bond Arms Snake Slayer 3.5-inch double-barrels come chambered for .357 Mag. and .38 Special or .45 Colt and .410 loads, and the barrels easily swap out with other chambers available, including .22 caliber. Cross-bolt safety, retracting firing pin, and spring-loaded cammed-locking lever. Patented rebounding hammer locks to safety after each shot. Stainless-steel barrels and frame. Rosewood grip with etched snakeskin checkering. Overall length 5.5 inches, weight 22 ounces. MSRP $603. For more information contact: Bond Arms, Dept. FFG, P.O. Box 1296, Granbury, TX 76048; (817) 573-4445; www.bondarms.com
Wildlife Research Center Scent Killer Air & Space Deodorizer works for everything from a musty cabin to a fishy cooler with NO ZONE™ Technology that knocks out odors at the molecular level, not by trying to cover them up with a fragrance. Completely ozone free. Gold Standard® 100-percent money-back guarantee. MSRP for 32-ounce spray bottle $15.99. For more information contact: Wildlife Research Center, Dept. FFG, 14485 Azurite St. N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303; (800) 873-5873; www.wildlife.com