New Big Game Hunting Gear from Vista Outdoor
Need to load up on new hunting gear for 2019? Vista Outdoors is offering great items this year from companies such as Savage Outdoors, Federal Premium, Bushnell, Butler Creek and more. Here are a select few of their lineup.
Savage 25 Walking Varminter
I’m a huge fan of the AccuTrigger. It’s one of my favorite features on Savage rifles. The 25 Walking Varminter is loaded with features, including: a synthetic stock, an AccuTrigger, detachable magazine, etc. It weighs under 7 pounds, has a medium-contour carbon-steel barrel and a 1:9 rate of twist. It comes in Realtree camo.
Calibers: 17 Hornet / 22 Hornet / 222 Rem / 223 Rem / 204 Ruger
Barrel Length: 22 inches
MSRP: $629
— Josh Honeycutt
Federal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter
Want something a little bigger that works for deer and other big game? Enter the Berger Hybrid Hunter from Federal. Like the Barnes TSX, the Berger is built with the Gold Medal primer, nickel-plated brass, specially formulated propellant and a hybrid tangent-secant ogive bullet design that delivers a high ballistic coefficient. It’s offered in 243 Win (95 grain), 6.5 Creedmoor (135 grain), 270 Win (140 grain), 270 WSM (140), 7mm Rem Mag (168 grain), 280 Ackley Improved (168 grain), 308 Win (168 grain), 30-06 SPRG (168 grain), 300 Win (185 grain) and 300 WSM (185 grain).
Rounds Per Box: 20
Velocity: 2,775 fps (varies by caliber)
MSRP: $46.95 (varies by caliber)
— Josh Honeycutt
Federal Premium Barnes TSX
Want a made-in-the-USA shell that packs a punch? The new Barnes TSX from Federal Premium is another cartridge to keep your eye on. It features their Gold Medal primer, nickel-plated brass, specially formulated propellant, grooved bullet shank, one-piece copper construction and deep hollow-point tip. It’s offered in 223 Rem (55 grain), 224 Valkyrie (78 grain), 243 Win (85 grain), 25-06 Rem (115 grain), 6.5 Creedmoor (130 grain), 270 Win (130 grain), 270 WSM (130 grain), 7mm-08 Rem (140 grain), 308 Win (150 and 165 grain), 30-30 Win (150 grain), 30-06 SPRG (165 and 180 grain), 7mm Rem Mag (160 grain), 300 WSM (165 and 180 grain) and 300 Win Mag (165 and 180 grain).
Rounds Per Box: 20
Velocity: 3,200 fps (varies by caliber)
MSRP: $30.95 (varies by caliber)
— Josh Honeycutt
Federal Premium Trophy Copper
Want a great non-lead, all-copper bullet? Federal Premium offers the Trophy Copper round new for this year. It offers pin-point accuracy and superior penetration yet leaves great blood trails with its aggressive expansion. It’s offered in 223 Rem (55 grain), 338 Lapua Mag (250 grain), 6.5 Creedmoor (120 grain), 30-30 Win (150 grain), 338 Win Mag (225 grain), 243 Win (85 grain), 7mm Win Short Mag (150 grain), 7mm-08 Rem (140 grain), 338 Federal (200 grain), 25-06 Rem (100), 7mm Rem Mag (140 grain), 270 Win (130 grain), 7mm Rem Mag (150 grain), 300 Win Short Mag (165 grain), 300 Win Short Mag (180 grain), 280 Rem (140 grain), 270 Win Short Mag (130 grain), 308 Win (150 and 165 grain), 30-06 SPRG (165 and 180 grain) and 300 Win Mag (165 and 180 grain).
Rounds Per Box: 20
Velocity: 2,300-3,240 fps (varies by caliber)
MSRP: $30.95-85.95 (varies by caliber)
— Josh Honeycutt
Bushnell Nitro Scope
Need a new scope? The Nitro from Bushnell is a solid pick. It'll serve you well topping off your hunting rifle. It features ED Prime Glass, PC3 phase-coated BaK-4 prisms and the Exclusive EXO Barrier coating. This scope offers true-to-life color and viewing.
MSRP: Unknown
— Josh Honeycutt
Butler Creek Comfort Stretch Sling
The new Comfort Stretch by Butler Creek is a solid option for 2019. It’s 1-inch wide and the length adjusts to fit most guns and hunters. Plus, it’s specifically designed to reduce the felt weight of the firearm by up to 50 percent. That’s a huge bonus when walking deep into the backwoods or hunting from daylight to dark. It looks great with Realtree camo accents.
MSRP: $16.58
— Josh Honeycutt
Butler Creek Easy Rider
Like the Comfort Stretch, the Easy Rider is 1-inch wide and has an adjustable length. It’s designed for the utmost comfort so that your shoulder doesn’t wear down during the hunt. According to Butler Creek, it offers the ultimate blend of grip and cushion. That makes it ideal for long hours of carrying while in the field or on the range. Comes in Realtree camo.
MSRP: $13.95
— Josh Honeycutt
Primos Attractants
Primos offers a line of attractants that are great for aiding in taking trail-camera inventory of the herd. They're offering a long list of options to ensure there's one that's right for you. Whether you prefer granular or liquid, they have something that fits what you're looking for.
Price: $1.99-20.99
— Tyler Ridenour
Primos Minerals
Primos also offers a lengthy list of minerals to help keep your deer herd healthy and well-fed. These products include the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
Price: $9.99-20.99
— Tyler Ridenour
Primos Food Plot Seeds
Primos even has a variety of food plot seed for sale that deer hunters will love incorporating into their management plan. They're packed with hard-hitting plants that will attract, feed and hold deer.
Price: $8.99-20.99
— Tyler Ridenour
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