Category Archives: Product Review

Feb 26 2012

Prois Competition Shooting Vest

Georgette Wood with the Prois Competition Shooting Vest (photo taken by Rick Wood)

I tried on and shot in some vest that I thought were very comfortable, but after trying out this Prois Shooting Vest it’s now my favorite, because of it’s durability and breathable material.  I was amazed how well it fit my body. It wasn’t too loose or too big on me. I don’t have to worry about the sleeves sliding down off my shoulders while I shoot.

This competition shooting vest by Prois is very durable and comfortable to wear.  It’s made of heavy weight  of cotton and polyester canvas,  and lightweight polyester mesh. The material makes this vest cool in the hot days to wear and easy to move around in while shooting.  It has bi-lateral shoulder pads for those shooters who shoot left or right-handed. It has front expandable cargo pockets with magnetic closure for easy access. It also features a rear mesh pocket with spent hulls with zippers for easy emptying engineered with 100% light weight polyester mesh. This vests also features adjustable cam straps and buckle at waistline. It has a nice feminine cut. The other wonderful advantage is if you don’t want to shoot in the full vest all the time, you can unzip it at the waist for a shooting apron. I like the deversity  it offers.

 If your looking for a great product for a women’s shooting vest that will hold up well and look nice on.  I recommend this vest to all women shooters.  This vests comes in two colors Black or Khaki. The available sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL. The retail price of this vest is $139.99.  This vest is strong and durable and will hold up to some nice shooting.  You can order this Vest at www.Proishunting.com

Feb 18 2012

Press Release: GAMO PARTNERS WITH MICHAEL WADDELL’S THE BONE COLLECTOR

Exclusive collector’s item to be unveiled at SHOT Show 2012

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., January 1, 2012 – Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com), announces The Bone Collector Bull Whisper™ will be unveiled at the upcoming 2012 SHOT Show. This exclusive design is one of the components of a promotional partnership between Gamo and Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector television series, which airs on The Outdoor Channel.

The Bone Collector Bull Whisper™ available in .177 and .22 calibers, integrates the latest noise dampening technology (Bull Whisper™) with the IGT™ (Inert Gas Technology™): a pneumatic cylinder that is replacing the spring, enabling the shooter to have more terminal velocity (1300 fps with Platinum in .177) and less vibration. Both technologies combined enable this air rifle to have high velocity and noise reduction. In addition, it features a green (Bone Collector) all-weather synthetic stock with rubber inserts, a new recoil pad with up to 74% recoil absorption pad (SWA™: Shock Wave Absorber™), and a Gamo® 4×32 scope. The Bone Collector Bull Whisper™ comes with the PBA® Platinum pellets included.

The Bone Collector Bull Whisper™ Specs::

-          1300 FPS with Platinum .177 / 975 FPS with Platinum .22

-          IGT™ (Inert Gas Technology)

-          Bull Whisper™ noise dampening technology

-          All-weather Bone Collector stock with rubber inserts

-          Fluted polymer jacketed rifled steel barrel

-          SAT (Smooth Action Trigger)

-          Shock Wave Absorber™ (SWA™) recoil pad: Up to 74% more recoil absorption

-          4×32 scope

-          50 rds. .177 / 25 rds .22 of PBA® Platinum Ammunition included

-           MSRP: $269.95

Also new for 2012 are the new Bone Collector Hunting Pellets, available in both .177 and .22.  The new Gamo-designed lead pellets enhance the hunting experience and feature a rounded tip and a grooved skirt making it more aerodynamic and good for hunting at long distances. The Bone Collector pellet has high ballistic coefficients: it has more terminal penetration than standard lead pellets and a stable flight trajectory due to the 7.56 gr (.177) and 15.43gr (.22) weights. MSRP is $8.95 for 150 pellets in .177 or 100 pellets in .22.

 

Gamo Outdoor USA is a leading consumer products company that designs, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of outdoor sporting goods products under such world class brands as GAMO®, BSA Optics®, Laser Genetics®, Aftermath®, Stunt Studios® and is the exclusive distributor of BSA Guns™. Gamo Outdoor USA products are sold at Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Midway USA, Academy Sports + Outdoor, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Dunham Sports, Mills Fleet, Sports Authority, Scheels, on Amazon.com and other fine retail outdoor and sporting goods stores. For more information, visit www.gamooutdoorusa.com; Facebook.com/GamoOutdoorUSA; Twitter.com/GamoOutdoor; and YouTube.com/GamoOutdoor.

Contact: Vince Abrams/954.663.6605  vabrams@gamousa.com

Jan 31 2011

Remington Model 700 Bolt Action VTR-ATACS

Ladies, are you looking for an accurate rifle?   The one that doesn’t kick like a mule when you shoot it! I have the rifle for you.   It’s the Remington Model 700 Bolt Action VTR-ATACS featuring the newest innovation in camouflage from Digital Concealment Systems and comes chambered in the two most popular calibers in today’s market-The Remington 223 and 308. I saw this rifle at Shot Show back in January 2010. I liked how it looked and how it fit to my standards.   The rifle is rated very high on accuracy.

It comes equipped with a Remington X-MARK PRO adjustable trigger that is set at the factory with a pull weight of 3 ½ pounds with a 2 pound range of adjustment (3 to 5 pounds).  The trigger pull is so smooth and crisp that makes it easy to shoot it accurately.  It has a uniquely triangular contour on the 22” barrel with a three port muzzle brake that’s machined-in during production to decrease recoil and muzzle jump.  Remington spent years of rigorous research and development  in designing the barrel to reduce the weight, enhancing the rigidity,  and promoting rapid heat dissipation all while maintaining the most accurate barrel in a production firearm. The twist rate is (1 turn in 9 inches) in the 223 Remington and (1 turn in 12 inches) in the 308 Winchester. The Barrel Finish is a Satin Black Oxide.  To complete the rifle off the stock package has a single rear and duel front sling swivel studs and Remington’s revolutionary Super Cell Recoil Pad which provides recoil reduction up to 54%.   The Magazine Capacity is five plus one in the 223 and four plus one in the 308.  The length is 41 5/8”.  Average weight is only 7 ½ lbs. So it won’t kill you to carry it all day. The MSRP is $872.00.

 I used this rifle in 308 on my Antelope Hunt in October 2010.  I was very amazed on how well this rifle can shoot.  I recommend this rifle to all ladies and gentleman who would like a rifle that doesn’t kick like a mule, and is extremely accurate.  I have my gun decked out with a Harris Bipod and DOA 600 Scope from Bushnell. Check out this review at http://womensoutdoornews.com/

Jan 30 2011

Zippo Hand Warmers For Those Cold Days

I saw these Zippo Hand Warmer at Shot Show Media Day, I love it! It’s great for an emergency.  You can  keep it in your glove box of your car, in your backpack, or hunting gear.

Zippo Open Field Hand Warmers With its rugged, metal construction, the reusable Zippo Hand Warmer allows the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the great outdoors, even when it’s cold. Thanks to its slim and sleek design, the Hand Warmer can easily fit into any pocket, and it burns Zippo lighter fluid to produce safe and reliable heat for up to 12 hours.  The odorless hand warmer is great technology for us hunters or huntresses who don’t want to relinquish our hiding spot.   It won’t take up any room in your

Zippo Hand Warmer, A must have in my Emergency Kit!

hunting gear or back pack.  The Zippo Open Field Hand Warmer features a Realtree AP warming bag decorated with an NFL team logo patch or you can get it in black.

 The first step you would do is to fill the filler cup with Zippo Lighter Fluid,  the second step would be to light the burner on top with a Zippo Pocket Lighter; and the last step would be to place the lid on the top and place it in the pouch.  It will last up to 12 hours to keep you warm. This is one little item you will want to keep with you for an emergency situations or on those chilly days when you least expect the weather to turn on you.  If your car breaks down this would be helpful to keep in your glove box of your car, to supply heat until help arrives.  This is one little gadget that I will use to keep me warm in my tree-stand. The retail price is $19.95 from www.zippo.com.

Jan 24 2011

PrimaLoft Introduces New Product at Shot Show 2011

At the 2011 Shot Show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. PrimaLoft held their press conference on Wednesday Morning. Their representative Diane O’Connell introduced their new synthetic material used in such product lines as Browning, LLBean, Scentlock, Under Armour, and Russell Outdoor.

PrimaLoft insulation products offer superior performance for high quality cold-weather gear. PrimaLoft is incredibly soft, lightweight, breathable with excellent water repellency so you can remain dry, warm and comfortable—even under the most extreme conditions.

The patented PrimaLoft ultra-fine microfibers are specially treated in a proprietary process, creating a core with incredible insulation properties. PrimaLoft has expanded its product line and developed new products to meet specific needs for outdoor enthusiasts, sportsmen, and the military. PrimaLoft has manufacturing facilities in the US, China and Italy.

The Primaloft line has a new PrimaLoft® Eco Footwear insulation that keeps your feet dry, warm and comfortable and helps to make the environment healthier. PrimaLoft blends 50% virgin fibers with 50% recycled materials to create a resilient, performance insulation ideal for active outdoor footwear. You can also find socks made with this material that will wick the moisture away and keep you dry. They are made of Primaloft and merlino wool. These socks are very comfortable. After wearing the LL Bean Primaloft socks around Shot Show 2011. They kept my feet dry and comfortable. The price range of these socks starts around $12.95 a pair.

PrimaLoft Eco Footwear is warm, lightweight, water resistant, and breathable it has excellent compressional recovery. Since staying dry is not always an option, it’s good to know that PrimaLoft Eco Footwear helps to keep your feet warm even when wet. You can find Primaloft Eco Footwear in boots by Under Armour and LL Bean for hunting and hiking.

They also have the Ascent Primaloft Hooded Jacket; it folds up in itself by stuffing it into one of its own pockets so it won’t take up very much space in your bag. This is a great jacket to have for those mornings that are chilly and when the afternoon warms up just fold it up into it’s pocket. It makes a very nice package so you don’t have the bulkiness of the jacket. It’s very lightweight, quick-drying PrimaLoft One polyester insulation is as warm as down and yet stays effective even when wet. The outer shell is made with a rugged nylon, that is wind and water resistant. The insulated cinch hood fits snugly for protection while skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and any other outdoor sports. This jacket comes in colors that are cool blue and bright Lapis. The retail price is $129.00.