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Robert Hoppe of Nevada shattered the standing 600-yard light gun five-shot group record at a National Benchrest Shooters Association (NBRSA) registered match in Sacramento, California on October 28, 2007. Hoppe's 0.5823' certified record group was shot with Hornady 105-grain A-MAX bullets, using Varget powder from a 6mm Dasher (Light Gun) with a 28' Hart Barrel, Panda action with Jewell trigger, Dierks carbon fiber stock, and Nightforce 8-32X scope. …

Surefire Sues Pentagonlight For Patent Infringement and False Advertising SureFire, LLC has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against PentagonLight for patent infringement and false advertising. The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. SureFire's suit alleges that PentagonLight continues to infringe upon SureFire's U.S. Patent No. RE 40,125 relating to SureFire's lockout tailcap switch, a key component in many SureFire products. …

U.S. Reps. Zack Space (D-Ohio) and Steve King (R-Iowa) have introduced the 'Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007' (HR 4900), legislation which represents a major advance in protecting the rights of firearms dealers. HR 4900 is a bipartisan bill that will overhaul many of the administrative penalties for licensed firearms dealers, manufacturers and importers of firearms that currently treat simple paperwork mistakes as purposeful and willful violations of…

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) has asked sportsmen to contact Meijer, a Michigan-based regional chain of retail superstores, and demand that it dissolve its partnership with the anti-hunting group, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), in an online pet photo contest. Meijer refused a U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) request to abandon the partnership, said USSA senior vice president Rick Story. …

Shooters Ridge has created the ultimate in shooting bench portability and versatility. Introducing the Voyager Shooting System (MSRP: $384.49)—available summer of 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Gunslick, announces a new gun cleaning kit for the active shooter on the go. The Roll-Up Cleaning Kit (MSRP: $25.95) combines 26 pieces of cleaning chemicals and tools with a rugged, absorbent gun mat that rolls up neatly into one self-contained package. Available spring of 2008.

Oroville, Cal. – January 3, 2008 – RCBS teaches shooters the reloading craft with their new 45-minute Precisioneered Reloading DVD (MSRP: $9.95). Available spring 2008.

Muzzleloading propellants have lagged behind propellants in cartridges for some time, this despite the great increase in inline popularity and use that continues today. Sulfur-based propellants are hygroscopic and filthy, promoting gun corrosion, requiring immediate cleaning, and are horribly inefficient. Blackpowder, a mixture not a compound, leaves behind about 50% of itself as fouling. Performance- and convenience-minded sportsmen have long looked for a better way.The prevalent blackpowder replacement for decades has been Pyrodex. Though synthetic, it also contains sulfur and generates sulfur salts that continue the corrosion problem. In the opinion of many muzzleloading enthusiasts, it is even worse than blackpowder in the corrosion and cleaning departments. Yet, for many years that is what muzzleloading shooters have been stuck with.Over the years, various volumetrically measured gas-generating compounds have been introduced. Due to marketing problems, production problems, and quality-control problems, many of these products have vanished from the marketplace. This includes such products as Black Canyon, CleaR-Shot, and various other compounds. So, with this history behind us, what are the best muzzleloading propellants today?

Muzzleloading propellants have lagged behind propellants in cartridges for some time, this despite the great increase in inline popularity and use that continues today. Sulfur-based propellants are hygroscopic and filthy, promoting gun corrosion, requiring immediate cleaning, and are horribly inefficient. Blackpowder, a mixture not a compound, leaves behind about 50% of itself as fouling. Performance- and convenience-minded sportsmen have long looked for a better way.The prevalent blackpowder replacement for decades has been Pyrodex. Though synthetic, it also contains sulfur and generates sulfur salts that continue the corrosion problem. In the opinion of many muzzleloading enthusiasts, it is even worse than blackpowder in the corrosion and cleaning departments. Yet, for many years that is what muzzleloading shooters have been stuck with.Over the years, various volumetrically measured gas-generating compounds have been introduced. Due to marketing problems, production problems, and quality-control problems, many of these products have vanished from the marketplace. This includes such products as Black Canyon, CleaR-Shot, and various other compounds. So, with this history behind us, what are the best muzzleloading propellants today?

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion now offers comfortable, stylish shooting glasses and hearing protection. From soft silicone gel plugs (MSRP: $1.99) to standard or electronic muffs (MSRP: $17.99-$35.49) Champion expands their reputation for safety and protection. Available spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion gives trapshooters greater freedom of movement with three new trap releases. Designed to take trapshooting to the next level, both the Single (MSRP: $154.95) and Double (MSRP: $249.95) Remote Releases and the Wireless Voice Release (MSRP: $274.95) all enable the shooter to move away from the thrower and create real-life shooting scenarios. Available spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion expands the VisiChalk line with the new VisiChalk Target Wheel (MSRP: $25.49). Available spring 2008.