CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE OUTSDOORSMAN (Made In The USA)
1. TIMNEY TRIGGERS
From my experience, most factory triggers can either use a good "trigger job" or a replacement. Since a great deal goes into making a good (accurate) shot, it only makes sense to improve as many things as your wallet can afford in order to make this happen. A good quality trigger can go a long way toward getting the most potential from your firearm.
The most well known after market trigger manufacturer is Timney Triggers, USA. They have been in the business since 1946, and today make more than 170 models for bolt-action rifles, shotguns, AR rifles and semi-automatic rifles. Since their founding, their triggers have been made in the USA, and chances are good that they make a trigger for your rifle or handgun. All triggers come with a lifetime warranty.
The Remington 700 rifle is one of the most popular bolt action firearms, and one for which Timney makes triggers. The trigger below is a two stage model and comes with a few options, including trigger shape and finish. Click here for all the details:
https://timneytriggers.com/remington-700-two-stage/.
The trigger:
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Source: Timney Triggers, USA
Here is what they say:
Timney is the market leader for Remington replacement triggers
A true drop in trigger
Timney-designed, unique trigger blocking safety
Factory calibrated ready to shoot or fully adjustable for Sear Engagement (Creep), over travel (Follow through) and Pull Weight
2-stage trigger is adjustable from 8 ounces to 1.5 pounds (1st stage) and 8 ounces to 2 pounds (2nd stage)
2-stage trigger pull designed specifically for those who prefer two-stage triggers for the Model 700 rifle
Trigger allows you to become more accurate with your rifle
No gunsmith needed, easy to install
Trigger will not move on safe
Ready for the range right out of the box or adjustable for custom feel
Fully adjustable for feel
2. HYPERFIRE 2 COVERT IR CAMERA
Trail cameras (aka game cameras) can be a valuable tool for hunters, campers, property owners and anyone needing to document things for security purposes. For many of these uses, having a night time capability camera can be one of its most useful features. The Hyperfire 2 has everything that most users could want, including the fact that it is one of the VERY few cameras made in the USA (if not the only one.)
Here is what they say:
Since 2002, RECONYX has been designing and manufacturing the best performing, most reliable trail cameras available. That tradition continues with the new HyperFire 2™. We think that it is the best camera we have ever made and are backing that up with a 5 year warranty!
0.2 Second Trigger Speed coupled with the best Motion Sensing available means that you won’t miss a thing! Our new NoGlow™ GEN3 High Output Infrared night vision reaches out to 150 feet (45 m)! Our new Image Sensor provides High Definition images and videos. The night time images are crisp and clear with no graininess or blurring, while the day time photos are rich in color and clarity. All this, at a lower price point than we have ever offered before! In the end, you really do get what you pay for. So, why not invest in an American Made Trail Cam that will be there for you year after year, guaranteed.
The specs:
0.2 second trigger speed
150 foot (45 m) NoGlow Covert Infrared Flash Range
720P HD Video with Audio
5 Year Warranty
Made in the USA
1080P Wide Screen or 3MP Standard Image Resolution
Battery Life of 40,000 Images or 2 Years
Supports SD Memory Cards up to 512GB
Geo tagging
Operating Temperature Range of -20° to 120° Fahrenheit (-29 to +50 °C)
Includes Webbing Strap for mounting to tree or post
The Camera:
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Source:
https://www.reconyx.com/product/hyperfi ... -ir-camera
3. OEHLER 35P CHRONOGRAPH
A chronograph is not for all shooters, but if you make your own ammo, it
should be an integral part of your handloading gear. Once you have actually created your own ammo, there is one last step to confirm just how effectively it performs. That last step, of course, is testing the round at the range!!!
Range testing should consist of two parts - consistency (or uniformity) and accuracy. Both are important. Consistency will be measured by a chronograph and accuracy will be measured by your paper target. The question of whether or not to chronograph your ammo is a legitimate one, and answered on the net.
A good chronograph will measure the velocity of your bullets. A great chronograph will do this and calculate the vital statistics of your shots, including:
1. the velocity of every shot
2. the average velocity of all shots
3. the extreme velocity spread
4. high and low velocities
6. standard deviation for all shots
There are several chronographs on the market today and most will serve you well. There is one standout, however, that has been serving the shooting community for over 40 years, and that's Oehler!!! The Ohler Chronograph, Model 35P is a great chronograph, and in addition to the the above features, the 35P offers the following (from the Oehler website:
https://oehler-research.com/product/35p-complete-kit/)
While the design of the Model 35 dates back to 1988, there have been subtle and significant improvements over the years. You now get better Skyscreens with better diffusers and better folding stands. The case is larger and tougher, with better latches. The M35P is accurate, it’s reliable, it’s proven, and we don’t want to change that.
Only the Oehler 35P makes two velocity readings for each shot, and lets you verify the accuracy. When they agree, you know they are right. If the readings disagree significantly on a single shot, you know that sometimes Mother Nature can fool even the best chronograph. We’ll admit it and the 35P will tell you.
The Skyscreen III units work well. The basic design is twenty-five years old, but we’ve made improvements. Others tout their special lenses, diffusers, and glint-guard circuits as something new. They should make better copies.
The value of the PROOF CHANNELTM is second only to our Skyscreens. Many nasty things can interfere with velocity measurements. Nobody makes a perfect chronograph, but the 35P makes two measurements on each shot. When the two velocities agree, you can trust them.
The Model 35P used with a 4’ rail provides typical accuracy of 0.25%. This high accuracy gives you a reliable measure of uniformity in addition to the average velocity of your ammo. You can use shorter spacing if you are satisfied with lesser accuracy.
The system is rugged and operates at almost any temperature. It stops working only when the battery freezes.
Our best testimonials have been on eBay while the 35P was out of production. Shooters paid double the original price for twenty-year-old units. We can’t say it better.
The Oehler Model 35P includes a built-in printer. It prints with real ink on plain adding machine paper, not thermal paper. It automatically prints each round as you fire; you can’t forget or lose any data.
Oehler products are designed in the USA, built in the USA, and supported in the USA directly by Oehler.
The 35P
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Source: Oehler
The Complete Kit
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Source: Oehler
My Set-Up
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