For those BarnettHyper shooters desiring a small-diameter projectile, Barnett has released the HyperFlite Small-Diameter bolt, designed specifically for that crossbow. Shooters have long requested smaller-diameter bolts for increased accuracy and penetration, not to mention their improved wind-bucking capabilities. The Barnett HyperFlite has a .204-inch diameter, is 22-inches long, and has a straightness of .001 inches. For more information, please visit barnettcrossbows.com. MSRP: $54.99
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearm industry, has opened the application period for the 2025 Hunting Heritage Trust Grants. They offer a total of $100,000 in financial support for programs that work to expand participation in hunting and the shooting sports.
If you think lever-action rifles should only have walnut stocks and a blued-metal finish, then the new Marlin Dark series with its polymer buttstock and aluminum AR-esque handguard probably won’t be your thing. That’s a shame, because this recent offering in Marlin’s line of modernized, capable lever-action rifles has a lot going for it in terms of performance, functionality and fun.