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Quality scopes are necessary to get the utmost in performance from your rifle, and that’s something companies like Steiner understand. Their T6Xi line of riflescopes is designed to provide clear glass, wide fields of vision, and numerous features to fit whatever the scope is being used to do. There are four models in the line, each ideal for a specific application.

Steiner provides details of the T6Xi line:

From CQB engagement, overwatch, or long-distance target operations, the Steiner riflescope T6Xi series combines advanced German engineering with made-in-America precision manufacturing to deliver premium, rugged optics that are ready to fulfill any mission, anywhere.

The T6Xi series builds on Steiner’s legendary T5Xi optics developed for advanced tactical and competitive shooting, and incorporates the latest in Steiner glass and lens coating technology for brighter and clearer views in all light and field conditions. Upgraded locking windage and elevation turrets ensure maximum confidence while in the field.

Built on rugged CNC-machined extruded aluminum housings, the T6Xi series is fog proof and waterproof down to 33 feet and is made for hard use in the most austere climates. Low-profile Never-Lost turrets featuring windage and elevation locks plus a second rotation indicator simplifies adjustments in stressful shooting scenarios. The Never-Lost system shows each mil of elevation through the indication window on the elevation turret. After the first revolution, the mil numbers on the scale change automatically, preventing the shooter from getting lost on the dial.

Specific features depend on which of the four models is being considered. Features the long-range capable T6Xi 5-30×56 shares with the other riflescopes in the line include:

• 6x Zoom Range
• Locking windage and elevation turrets
• Low-profile never-lost turrets
• Second rotation indicator
• Locking diopter ring
• Optional throw lever
• Tenebraex cover
• Illumination – 4 night / 7 day levels
• Waterproof / Fogproof / Shockproof

The Steiner T6Xi 3-18×56 is a solid choice for target engagements at mid-range distances. According to the manufacturer, it’s great for competition or duty use. Its locking turrets and throw lever make operation simpler and is offered with either the company’s MSR2 Multipurpose Sniper Reticle or their SCR Special Competition Reticle. The field of view is listed as 37-7 feet, at 100 yards.

Among the four models, three reticle options are available. According to the manufacturer:

The T6Xi 1-6×24 comes with the all-new Steiner KC-1 reticle developed in collaboration with Jon Dufresne of Kinetic Consulting. This reticle presents a large aiming circle at low magnification for quick sight acquisition in close quarters and a detailed reticle view at 6x magnification for precision shooting. The three higher-magnification T6Xi models are available with Steiner’s MSR2 Multipurpose Sniper Reticle or the SCR Special Competition Reticle—both of which serve the precision long-range shooter.

MSRP varies by specific model but starts at $1954.99.

Apex Tactical Specialties, an Arizona-based accessories company, is now offering the MRAT FNX 45 compensator for FNX-45 pistols with factory threaded barrels.

The MRAT, or Muzzle Rise Amplitude Tamer, was designed to dramatically reduce both felt recoil and muzzle rise of the FNX-45 model pistols while shooting. The reduction is so significant, in fact, that Apex provides a captive-spring guide rod assembly to ensure proper function due to the reduced slide velocity produced by the MRAT.

The MRAT was tested with a variety of SAAMI spec ammunition; from the lightest ‘target’ rounds to +P duty rounds. The result was a 40% to 60% reduction in muzzle rise, with Fiocchi 230gr FMJ giving 44% and Federal 230gr Personal Defense Punch JHP giving 67% reduction, according to Apex. The company did state that results may vary based on both the ammunition used and the individual shooter.

The kit contains the MRAT Compensator, a captive-spring guide rod assembly, two brass tip set screws, and a 1.8ml vial of thread locker fluid. The installation is easy, and Apex provides a detailed how-to video to properly guide customers through the process.

The MRAT comes in Black, which is in stock and available now is $175, or FDE, which has a small wait time and an MSRP of $200.

Features and Specifications

• For FNX-45 pistols
• Reduces felt recoil
• Reduces muzzle rise
• Available in Black or FDE
• Easy To Install

Whether you’re building a gun, repairing it, or adding aftermarket accessories, it’s helpful to have a solid base to work from. For Glock owners, there’s the Midwest Industries Glock Pistol Caliber Carbine Block. 

Midwest’s block is compatible with a variety of calibers and made to lock tightly into a vice, holding your gun still for a far better workspace. There’s not much more frustrating than a gun that slips and moves while you’re trying to install new parts.

Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries, said:

Customizing your Glock has never been simpler. This revolutionary block offers a secure solution to help you maintain and repair your firearms.

Soldier Systems provided details of the block:

Elevating your pistol is easier with the newest addition to our tool family. The first of its kind, this high-quality block makes it easy to build and maintain a variety of firearm platforms that use the Glock magazine pattern. Offering a secure solution for easy customization, maintenance, and repair, this tool is designed for target shooters, law enforcement, and gun enthusiasts alike.

The high-strength polymer block fastens to a vice and locks into your magwell without compromising the finish of your firearm. Like all Midwest Industries products, it is 100% made in the USA so your build always meets the mark.

Features:

• Fits Glock 9mm/.40cal and 10mm/.45cal style firearms
• Compatible with PCCs and handguns (Kriss Vector, Ruger PC Carbine, and Glock 19/21)
• High-strength polymer construction
• Mounting holes for attachment to bench or alternative work surface
• Securely locks firearm in magwell for maintenance
• Multiple points of contact for vice use
• Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Height: 7.75 inches
• Length: 7.75 inches
• Width: 1.5 inches
• 100% Made in the USA

The block is manufactured from a durable polymer for longevity and resistance to wear. Midwest Industries made it compatible with multiple calibers by designing either end of the block for different calibers; each end of the block is clearly marked with the relevant chambering. That means the user will get a secure fit in the magwell of their gun with no guesswork.

Glocks have almost endless accessories and customization options, so it’s good to have the means to lock the gun in place while working on it. 

MSRP for the Midwest Industries Glock Pistol Caliber Carbine Block is set at $39.95.

It’s never too soon to start preparing for waterfowl season, and part of that includes getting the best ammo on hand for the job. Apex Ammunition’s Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat Waterfowl Blend is designed to help you have your greatest waterfowl season yet. Sure, you have to provide the skills to impact targets, but the ammo will do the rest. After all, there’s not much worse than simply wounding a duck rather than dropping it with a single, effective shot.

Apex Ammunition provided the following details for the shotshells:

Available in 3-inch, 12-gauge shells, this handcrafted “duplex load” combines No. 8 TSS with No. 3 S3 zinc-plated steel for a versatile, hard-hitting load whether you are shooting over decoys on opening day or trying to bring down warier, late-season waterfowl.

The zinc coating on the premium grade APEX steel shot ensures uniform pellets for optimum patterning in a steel load and, when combined with 18.1 g/cc TSS, helps deliver a harder hitting payload with improved terminal performance to reduce crippling.

Jason Lonsberry, CEO, APEX Ammunition, summarized the waterfowl-specific ammo:

This load comes in a box featuring the Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat camo pattern and offers hunters a new combination of shot sizes with deep penetration and lethal energy transfer.

Chris Paradise, Chief Sales Officer of Mossy Oak, also had a few things to say about the ammunition from Apex:

Mossy Oak is excited to partner with APEX, one of the most reputable ammo manufacturers, to offer waterfowl hunters the Shadow Grass Habitat Waterfowl Blend that brings the best of both worlds for waterfowl ammo into one shell.

Waterfowlers need the most reliable shotshells possible to ensure hunting success. It’s never good to have a wounded bird, so you want ammo capable of killing them quickly and ethically. According to the manufacturer, that’s what this 12 gauge ammo is designed for. These are three inch shotshells with a manufacturer-tested speed of 1400 feet per second. As a duck hunter, you want to do your best to eliminate the chances of crippled birds, and Apex Ammunition claims this is the ammo to do it.

This ammunition is well worth a closer look. What do you think, does it get the job done for waterfowl hunting? Tell us what you think in the comments section.

MSRP for Apex Ammunition Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat ammunition is set at $51.99 (per 25 round box) or $489.99 (per case -10 boxes).

If you’ve ever looked at a golf course and thought it was a waste of what could be a perfectly good shooting range, this product is for you. The Strike Industries Oppressor turns your AR platform rifle into a golf ball launcher, meaning your rifle is even more versatile than before. Want one? Read on for details.

Strike Industries provides the following details of the launcher:

FORE! Based on the Strike Industries OPPRESSOR blast shield muzzle device which aids in redirecting blast and sound, this SI OPPRESSOR Golf Ball Launcher also uses the quick detach PATENTED Strike Rapid Engage Mount (SREM) system mount.

Using blanks, golf balls can be launched 100s of yards, of course in a safe direction. Depending on the various golf ball, golf ball fit, weapon and blank used, you can see launch golf balls 500+ yards.

Point to just about any angle without the ball falling out as the tapered cone/cup and large O-ring is designed to fit most golf balls on the market. Constructed of a steel SREM base with a 7075-T6 aluminum body, this SI OPPRESSOR Golf Ball Launcher attaches (and detaches) in seconds propelling golf balls down range with velocity and distance. You can also use this SI OPPRESSOR device as a blast shield and/or concussion reducing device with live ammo WITHOUT a golf ball inserted.

The Oppressor mounts directly to your gun and includes an O-ring that fits most standard golf balls. Golf balls are then fired by using blanks. The manufacturer claims the balls can be launched at distances up to around 500 yards. Why? Because we can.

Compatibility

• Only with SI OPPRESSOR Strike Rapid Engage Mount (SREM) muzzle devices
• Desert Tech: Ratchet compensator, Micro Dynamic Rifle (MDR) w/ Ratchet compensator
• Ferfrans: CQB Modular Muzzle Brake System (only GEN 1)

The OPPRESSOR is not a direct barrel threaded device and is not compatible with any other muzzle device than those listed above. 

Features

• Quick detach using patented Strike Rapid Engage Mount (SREM) system
• Point golf ball launcher at any angle without ball falling out
• Launches golf balls 500+ yards
• Use as a blast shield and concussion reducing device with live ammo (without golf ball inserted)
• Tapered cone/cup and large O-ring designed to fit most golf balls on the market
• Golf ball loading inside diameter of 1.716 inches (43.58mm)
• 1.56 inch (39.50mm) base with 2.17 inch (55.00mm) body overall diameters
• Steel base construction with 7075-T6 aluminum body

Specifications

• Golf ball loading diameter: 43.58mm (1.716”)
• Overall diameter (base):VERALL DIAMETER (BASE): 39.50mm (1.56”)
• Overall diameter (body)VERALL DIAMETER (BODY): 55.00mm (2.17”)
• Length: 54.73mm (2.15″)
• Width: 50.49mm (1.99″)
• Height: 113.67mm (4.48″)
• Weight: 10.90 oz
• Weight w/ package: TBD oz

MSRP for the Strike Industries Oppressor is listed at $109.95.

Interested in taking your live-fire training to the next level? How about a target that moves and reacts in a semi-humanoid fashion? The Trainshot Live-Fire Robot makes it possible, and then some. This robot is designed to be interactive, meaning you can customize your training experience and make it as realistic as a computerized program can be.

Soldier Systems provided details of the Trainshot Live-Fire Robot:

The Trainshot robot utilizes pre-programmed features including; Random Mode, SWARM, or GPS Waypoint Mapping to meet your mission-specific training needs.  Features on the app include free shooting mode so you can work on everything from reflexes, precision, drawing, or reloading skills. The app also features missions for all skill levels. Users can even track their progress in real time eliminating wasted time down range trying to find shots on paper.

The robot is available in two different versions; a self-balancing two-wheel is ideal for indoor use and a rugged four-wheel version for outdoor and off-road capability. Both robots feature flat-proof, foam-filled tires, with a max speed of up to 10 mph for the two-wheel robot and 15 mph for the four-wheel version.

Details from Soldier System continued:

The Trainshot robot utilizes a proprietary lightweight self-healing foam body target which can detect three unique zones. It also features a pop-up mechanism ideal for shoot/no-shoot scenarios. The robot body is protected with a Hardox 500 Frame and an anti-ricochet Ballistic Rubber plate designed to hold up to 7.62×39 or 5.56 mm calibers (capable of being upgraded to 7.62×51 or greater) and a self-healing four-color ultra-bright 36W LED module is used. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery ensures a runtime of 8-12 hours.

The robot works in conjunction with Trainshot’s app. Regarding the app, Trainshot states:

The app offers many sets of drills whether you are training with one target or several. Work on your reflexes, precision, draw or reloading by using free shooting mode or our custom drills. Work your way up from the basics to the most challenging missions.

Other features of the app include:

More targets, more effective training. Unlock the full potential of Trainshot with multitarget drills.

Multiple target drills are game changers for any shooter, experienced or not. The training requires various targets connected to the application, which randomly assigns the hit zones and records the reaction time. Different target patterns maximize the adrenaline level and test your firearm skills like no other. Multiple user mode included.

The robot has a range of out to 3300 feet with static targets. It weighs approximately 110 to 200 pounds depending on the setup and can be broken down for easier transport.

MSRP for the Trainshot Live-Fire Robot is not known at this time.