Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and his series "Duck Camp Dinners" received a James Beard Foundation Award in the Lifestyle Broadcast Media category. The show, now in Season 4 on MyOutdoorTV and Outdoor Channel, explores Louisiana's wetlands and Cajun culinary traditions.
Winchester Ammunition received the Industry Partner of the Year Award from the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) U.S.A. for supporting the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program through employee volunteer efforts.
Kahl Harmon and Mitch Fitzpatrick won the Team Division at the 11th annual Nightforce Extreme Long Range Steel Challenge using Lapua 300 Norma Magnum cases. The two-day match featured over 40 teams competing across 20 stages at distances up to 2,100 yards in Wyoming's challenging conditions.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Louisiana Shooting Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed an opening brief challenging the limited scope of an injunction in FPC v. ATF. The Fifth Circuit previously ruled the federal firearms purchase ban for adults under 21 unconstitutional, but the district court restricted relief to Fifth Circuit residents only.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a reply brief supporting its motion for summary judgment in Morris v. Savannah, challenging a City of Savannah firearm storage ordinance. FPC member Deacon Morris and attorney John R. Monroe are pursuing the case in Chatham County Superior Court, arguing the ordinance violates Georgia's firearm preemption law.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), the Second Amendment Foundation, and Louisiana Shooting Association filed an opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Reese v. ATF, challenging the district court's limited relief after prevailing against the federal age-based handgun and ammunition purchase ban.
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in Eubanks v. State that the state's ban on public carry by 18-to-20-year-old adults violates the Second Amendment, citing Firearms Policy Coalition victories in Worth, Lara, and Reese. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his office will not appeal the ruling.
Viridian Weapon Technologies announced that Lipsey's, one of the largest independently owned firearms distributors based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has become an authorized distributor of Viridian's green dot optics. This partnership expands product availability to dealers nationwide and strengthens Viridian's distribution network.
Kinetic Development Group (KDG) announced a new affiliate marketing program through AvantLink, enabling content creators and influencers to earn commissions promoting KDG's firearm accessories and optic mounting solutions. The partnership strengthens KDG's connection with the shooting sports community while providing creators access to marketing assets and performance tracking.
Viridian Weapon Technologies announced that Iron Valley Supply, a Birmingham-based distributor with roots dating to 1923, has become an authorized distributor of Viridian's optics, lasers, and weapon-mounted lights. The partnership expands Viridian's distribution network and provides dealers nationwide access to the company's innovative firearm technologies.
YHM, a leading firearm suppressor manufacturer founded in 1951, announced David Workman as its new Marketing Manager, replacing retiring Tim O'brien. Workman will oversee YHM's marketing operations, brand strategy, and representation at industry events including SHOT Show and the NRA Annual Meeting.
Blaser USA is hiring a Regional Sales & Account Manager for Texas and surrounding states to drive rifle sales growth, manage dealer relationships, and represent the Blaser Group portfolio. The full-time, field-based position requires firearms industry experience, extensive travel, and a proven sales track record.
Remington introduced Performance Wheelgun 22, a rimfire cartridge engineered for classic 6-shooter revolvers. Featuring a 39-grain truncated cone bullet and 770 fps velocity, the ammunition delivers low noise and minimal recoil, now shipping to dealers nationwide.
Hawke Optics announces the Vantage HD 30 SF riflescopes featuring System H2 optics, 30mm chassis, and advanced turret systems at affordable prices. Available in 4-16x50 and 6-24x50 magnifications with multiple reticle options and illumination, backed by Hawke's No-Fault Lifetime warranty.
The HeadHunters NW Podcast features Keith Kennedy, founder of StratellisIQ, discussing his journey from the Marine Corps to marketing and his mission to help businesses implement AI for measurable outcomes. Kennedy outlines four primary areas where AI drives business value: revenue and sales support, cost savings, customer experience, and process efficiency.
Andy Mill, a former Olympic skier and accomplished saltwater fly-fishing tournament champion, is featured in episode #33 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast hosted by Ross Purnell. Mill discusses his transition from professional skiing to fly fishing and his record-breaking 11 major tarpon tournament victories.
CANiK announces the Prime Radian, a 9mm micro-compact pistol developed with Radian Weapons featuring the Radian AFTERBURNER micro-compensator and RAMJET ported barrel for enhanced recoil control. The pistol ships with two 17-round magazines, holster, and accessories at $899.99 MSRP.
Sierra Bullets announced three new rifle bullet offerings: 25 Cal 135 Gr Tipped MatchKing, 7MM 185 Gr Tipped MatchKing, and 22 Cal 77 Gr MatchKing X. Developed in response to customer demand for high-ballistic coefficient, heavy-for-caliber bullets, these products are now available through dealers and www.SierraBullets.com.
Bear & Son Cutlery introduces the 537L Small Locking Farmhand, a compact American-made EDC pocketknife featuring a 2.5-inch high carbon stainless steel blade and Genuine India Stag Bone™ handle. Weighing 1.1 ounces with a lockback mechanism, the knife is now available through authorized dealers nationwide at $55.99 MSRP.
Bear & Son Cutlery introduces the limited-edition Bear OPS Nekama™ Pin-Up Bomber Knife Series, featuring WWII-inspired artwork applied through UV printing. Manufactured in Alabama, the knife features a Sandvik 14C28N blade, aluminum handles, and is priced at $110.00.
Galco has released the Stow-N-Go IWB holster for the Springfield SA-35 4", featuring an open top design and reinforced mouth. Constructed from Premium Center Cut Steerhide, this concealed carry option supports strong side or appendix carry with belt compatibility up to 1 3/4".
Henry Repeating Arms is shipping the America's 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition Collection, featuring three collector-grade lever-action rifles including H1 .22 S/L/LR models and an H10 .45-70 Gov't rifle. Each features American flag Cerakote on nickel-plated receivers and Fancy-grade American walnut stocks to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary of independence.
Umarex Airguns will sponsor and participate in the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge from June 23-28 at Garth Killpack Shooting Range in Springville, Utah. Hosted by Utah Airguns, the competition features over $100,000 in prize money and will showcase Umarex's Gauntlet, Zelos, Hammer, and debuting Tusk .357 airgun.
Shooting USA features USPSA Racegun 2025 competition at Southern Utah Shooting Sports Park, showcasing Open and Limited Optics divisions. The episode also covers 10/22 rifle customization for family use and accuracy enhancement. Airs Wednesday 9:00 PM ET/PT on Outdoor Channel.
Bill Winke, a renowned whitetail bowhunter and long-time contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group, is expanding his exclusive content library on MyOutdoorTV with nearly 375 episodes across multiple series including Bowhunting Whitetails with Bill Winke, Dream Farm with Bill Winke, and new JUST SHOT™ content featuring real-time hunting strategies and land management techniques.
What if you could gain all the experience and training of shooting your hunting or long range precision rifle, but at shorter ranges and less cost? This is where a full-size, full-weight rimfire trainer comes in, and the Savage 110 RF series delivers three top options.
The 110 RF Core Tactical is a 20-inch gun in Savage’s AccuStock V2. While the stock that’s included with the 110 RF is slightly different from that of the centerfire 110 series (skinny recoil lug slot), this barreled action will fit in effectively any stock or chassis designed for a short action, centerfire Savage 110.
Obviously the first thing I did when this loaner rifle showed up was take it apart. I was very impressed with the aluminum chassis molded into the AccuStock as well as with the material of the AccuStock itself. It’s injection-molded polymer, yes, but it clearly has an insanely high fiber content and it’s as stiff, strong, and dense as I’ve ever felt.
The rubber overmolding is also excellent, and I love how metal M-LOK slots are integrated into the flat-bottom surface of the forend along with an ARCA rail. It’s really well thought-out.
Furthermore, the AccuFit V2 system is awesome. One knob-button controls both cheek rest height adjustment and length of pull adjustment, and the three rubber overmolded grip pieces — S, M, and L are included — are easy to swap and feel great in the hand. This is a fantastic stock.
Probably as good as a polymer stock can possibly get!
The 110 RF series also uses the same Savage AccuTrigger that’s found in the centerfire models, which is user-adjustable from 1.5 to 4 pounds. Even the bolt handle is threaded 5/16×24, making it compatible with the same massive selection of aftermarket and factory bolt knobs as centerfire bolt guns from Savage and many other brands.
A very nice, 10-round, L3i magazine is included with the rifle. It’s a standard AICS short action footprint, but has a different internal structure for feeding 22 LR rounds, of course. A very nice feature is the adjustable magazine catch, allowing the end user to adjust the precise magazine height inside the action to ensure reliable feeding between different ammo types or different models of firearm.
.308 length bolt throw at full rearward travel (above). .22 LR length bolt throw at full rearward travel (below).
In my book, though, the very coolest feature of the 110 RF is the swappable bolt throw length. In less than 30 seconds and entirely without tools, the user can change the bolt throw between .308-length and .22 LR-length.
If you’re shooting as training for your centerfire rifle, retaining the muscle memory of a .308-length bolt travel makes a ton of sense. Otherwise, you can shoot the 110 RF with the much shorter bolt travel required to cycle .22 LR rounds.
With the insanely great-for-the-price ZeroTech Vengeance 5-25×56 FFP scope mounted up (coupon code SNW20 for an additional 20% off the ZT site HERE) and a bunch of different ammo in tow, I sat down with the 110 RF to test its accuracy.
Yes, that’s a FIVE-round group (above). A mediocre group for the 110 RF Core Tactical (below).
I shot the 110 RF Core Tactical for groups at 50 yards (okay, it was 51.4) and found it to be acceptable with a few of the ammo loads I brought and stellar with a couple of them. I’d say it’s absolutely capable of fantastic, match-grade accuracy, but that it’s a bit picky on ammo, so you’ll want to find the right load(s) for the rifle.
That will vary depending on what suppressor you have on the 1/2×28-threaded barrel, too, as most ammo sensitivity ultimately comes down to barrel harmonics — getting the bullet to exit the barrel when it’s paused at the top or the bottom of a barrel “whip.”
After accuracy testing I immediately hit the long range area at Copperhead Creek and shot .22 LR out to 500 yards. One of the best things about shooting .22 is that with only 300 yards of range you get the same amount of long range shooting experience that would require over 1,000 yards to experience with, for example, 6.5 Creedmoor. The amount of bullet drop, flight time, wind drift, etc. closely mimics centerfire cartridges, but at a much shorter range.
That’s a true long-range precision shooting experience, but with lower barriers to entry…more places to shoot, far lower cost-per-trigger-pull, at least as much fun factor, and far lower shooter fatigue.
As for the Savage 110 RF Core Tactical, I love it. I’m a big fan of full-size rimfire “trainers,” and the 110 RF is a prime example. The new AccuStock is fantastic, I love the swappable bolt travel feature, and the dang thing is incredibly accurate with ammo that it likes. I also had zero failures to feed, extract/eject, or fire aside from a couple of dud primers with super-cheap bulk ammo (literally no priming compound in the rim…not the gun’s fault).
The 110 RF series is a great option for NRL and other PRS-style rimfire competition shooting, for long-range training, general training and new shooter instruction, plinking, varmint hunting, and more. It’s a full-size, full-weight, full-quality rifle that just happens to be chambered in .22 LR.
