2007 Gear Guide: Hot New Products for the Hunt

2007 Gear Guide

NAP Quicktune Flipper Rest
New Archery Products announces a Full Containment Drop Away arrow rest. No string or cables to tie in. Simple five minute set-up and automatic sizing feature will fit any arrow size. No-rebound feature assures absolutely no bounce back. Magnetic Easy Load feature holds the rest upright for quick loading. Silent under any condition.
www.newarchery.com

Sako 85 Finnlight
There’s no substitute for the combination of a stainless steel barreled action and a synthetic stock. No matter how bad the weather, the Sako 85 Finnlight will withstand whatever Mother Nature dishes out. Available in 14 calibers ranging from 243 to 300 Win Mag. in four action lengths, there’s a Finnlight for almost any game, anywhere, anytime. The Finnlight’s inner parts are also stainless. Each rifle is individually factory tested and guaranteed to shoot five-shot groups of 1MOA  (minute of angle)  or less straight out of the box!
www.berettausa.com

Howa/Hogue Thumbhole Varminter Supreme
Legacy Sports International offers this fine barreled action in a thumbhole laminated wood stock, set up specifically with the varmint hunter in mind. The Thumbhole Varminter Supreme features a high, straight comb with a more vertical pistol grip. The stock is also designed with a raised cheekpiece and a broad, beavertail forend that has six large vents cut in for cooling. Stocks are available in Pepper, Nutmeg or Matte Black. Recoil pads and swivel studs are also standard.
www.legacysports.com

The Ultimate One
Ultimate One by Minaska Outdoors is the Big Country Bandit with our decoy built into the same enclosure. This unit weights a little over 5 lbs. The BCB AIO features the 10W TOA horn speaker in the front for maximum volume and the 15W cone speaker in the rear for unbelievable quality of sound and is the loudest self-contained e-caller on the market.  For maximum battery life this unit operates on a 12V sealed lead acid battery. You can use this unit with or without the decoy at any given time.
www.minaskaoutdoors.com

NEW Howa/Hogue Ranchland Compact
Now, Legacy Sports International has joined with Hogue, Inc. to offer a Hogue OverMold™ stock with this great shooter, creating a supremely accurate and comfortable hunting rifle right off the shelf. The Ranchland Compact model uses the Howa 20 inch Lightweight barrel. Also included is the Nikko Stirling® Nighteater™ 3-9×42 riflescope. Wrapping up this unique combo gun is a Buffalo River padded sling.
www.legacysports.com

Browning BLR Takedown Rifle
Now you can add a new configuration to the impressive list of Browning BLR’s. For 2007, the BLR will be offered in two takedown models, one with a pistol grip, and one with a straight grip stock. With the flip of a lever, storage and travel now becomes a non-issue. A scout-style scope mount is available as an accessory. The timeless Browning BLR is available in all the popular short and long action calibers including the tough 450 Marlin, 358 Win and the entire WSM family.
www.browning.com

Snug Rug Scope Case
Snug Rug Scope Cases are custom molded to surround your valuable gear with complete foam protection. 360° molded foam protection, accessory pocket for lens cleaning supplies, foam gear grippers to secure tripod.  Available for 60mm & 80mm Models - Camo & Olive Green.  Now available in King’s Desert Shadow and Mountain Shadow Camouflage.
www.sophuntinggear.com

Snug Rug Pistol & Bino Case
Snug Rug Pistol Cases are available for 1911, Berretta 92/94, Glock, Sig & Other Models. Holds extra clips and provides 360° molded foam protection.  Snug Rug Bino Case available for Roof & Porro Prism Models. Extra space for strap or harness. Provides complete coverage and protection for your optics. Now available in King’s Desert Shadow and Mountain Shadow Camouflage.
www.sophuntinggear.com

Howa Axiom rifle
Legacy Sports International combines the proven Howa M-1500 barreled action with the Knoxx Industries fixed, non-collapsible Axiom rifle stock; the Howa Axiom produces the ultimate in rifle comfort and accuracy. Utilizing the Knoxx recoil reduction system, the Howa Axiom provides a huge reduction in felt recoil. Stock length-of-pull can be adjusted a full four inches and each stock is supplied with a removable cheek piece for comb height adjustment.
www.legacysports.com

Swarovski Z6 Riflescope
Swarovski Optik has announced its first riflescope with a 6 times zoom factor. The Z6 is ground-breaking technology as this marks the first time such a unique magnification range has been developed- the world’s first 6 times zoom in a 30mm riflescope.  The field of view has increased by nearly 50% in some models, while the significant increase in eye relief also ensures the shooter a much higher level of safety and comfort. The new 30mm Z6 scopes will be available in 1-6×24, 1.7-10×42 and 2-12×50.
www.swarovski-optik.com

Leupold VX-7 Riflescope
The VX-7 riflescope incorporates groundbreaking optics technology as well as exclusive Leupold mechanical innovations. Includes new features such as the Xtended Twilight Lens System ™ and SpeeDial ™ adjustment system. The VX-7 also offers Leupold’s Ballistics Aiming System™ , dual erector springs for superior precision and durability, Generation II Argon/Krypton waterproofing, and the Light Optimization Profile™– the concave crescent in the bottom of the scope made famous with Leupold’s introduction of the VX-L riflescope.
www.leupold.com

Leica Ultravid HD Binoculars
With a technologically advanced optical design, the new Ultravid HD offers a marked increase in light gathering without compromising the compactness for which the binoculars have gained such popularity. The new Ultravid HD binocular will be available in a variety of models to fit the needs of every outdoor enthusiast: 8×32, 10×32, 7×42, 8×42, 10×42, 8×50, 10×50 and 12×50. Available November 2007.
www.leica-camera.com

Rinehart’s 18-1 Broadhead Target
Guaranteed for a Full Year! This target is so tough, if you manage to shoot out all 18 sides within one year of the purchase date, Rinehart will replace it — hassle free! The key to this target’s longevity is Rinehart’s practically indestructible self-healing solid foam —combined with a wealth of high-visibility target zones at which to take aim. The Rinehart 18-1 is weather proof and resistant to sun, moisture and extremes of temperature, lightweight and easy to carry.
www.rinehart3D.com

Gear Keeper Tangle-Proof Call Lanyard
Hammerhead Industries, Inc. unveils this comfortable neck lanyard which conveniently carries four different calls at once. Now also offer models with slip-knot style call adapters, in addition to the field-proven, spring-loaded adapters. Worn around the neck, it keeps calls separated and easy to grab at a moment’s notice, without tangling, since they lie flat, and separated, against the hunter’s chest when not in use.
www.gearkeeper.com

Buckmaster BroadheaD
The Buckmaster Broadhead uses 0.36” thick, 420SS “DenseMax” treated blades that are 50 percent tougher than ordinary stainless steel. Letting these thick, solid blades fly is like shooting “steak knives” — eliminating noisy air cavitation during flight. Three identical precision blades provide ideal balance and make these the only fixed blade broadheads accurate out to 50 yards for the average archer.
www.americanbroadhead.com

Easton ST AXIS Realtree Arrow
ST Axis camouflage arrows carry more downrange energy and that means deeper Penetration for serious bowhunters. The new Axis Realtree and Mossy Oak camo models give bowhunters the power of concealment and thick-wall durability in a patented, small-diameter carbon package. Sizes 500, 400, 340, 300.
www.eastonarchery.com

Hoyt Vetrix
The 2nd generation, parallel limb Hoyt Vectrix, is a complete redesign of the already popular Trykon.  The new, lighter TEC riser is equipped with our innovative StealthShot™ String Suppression System and two RizerShox. These systems synergistically combine to completely silence and deaden the bow. The firepower is generated from the new, highly efficient and super smooth Vector Cam & 1/2.
Axle to Axle: 33”
Brace Height: 7”
Feet Per Second: 316
www.hoyt.com

Fieldline Ultimate Backpack
Combines Large Storage Capacity With Superior Gear Organization. The Fieldline Ultimate Backpack boasts a cavernous 2850 cubic inches of overall storage space to easily transport extra gear. And to keep all these items organized and right where you want them, the Fieldline Ultimate Backpack features 10 accessory pockets —there’s even a special zip bottom pocket for storage of wet items.
www.fieldline.com

270 Winchester Ammunition Available from  Fiocchi
Fiocchi Ammunition, respected ammunition manufacturer for more than 130 years, is now offering a classic American Cartridge — the 270 Winchester in the Extrema and Rifle Shooting Dynamics line of center fire rifle ammunition.  Only the finest brass, powder and Hornady SST™ and Hornady PSP™ bullets are used in Fiocchi’s state of the art ammunition factory. Available in 150-grain and 130-grain.
www.fiocchiusa.com

Browning Tactical Hunter Series Flashlights
These ultra-powerful lights include Xenon or LED tactical handhelds, aluminum housing, double O-ring seals, available in matte black anodized or Mossy Oak® New Break-Up™ camo. The new K2 LED is the brightest available and is 50 times brighter than earlier-generation LEDs.
www.browning.com

Midland Radio’s New GXT850™
This cutting-edge, extremely durable, waterproof radio can provide the connectivity range of up to 26 miles.  Includes fully rechargeable battery packs, three power settings, and 22 channels in both General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) with 142 privacy codes — giving the user up to 3124 channel options. The GXT850’s has silent mode and nine voice activation sensitivity levels for totally hands-free use, no matter what noise is in the background.
www.midlandradio.com

Alpen Teton™ Binocular Series
A lightweight yet durable body design that won’t break your bank account.  Teton achieves this hybrid performance by featuring BaK4 prisms with Alpen’s exclusive UBX™ multi-coating,  SHR™ metallic coating and PXA™ phase correction coating.  The result is incredibly sharp and bright optical performance in a lighter weight, field tough body. Teton is fully O-ring sealed and nitrogen filled for the security of waterproof, fog free viewing.
www.alpenoutdoors.com

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