INDUSTRY NEWS ZANDERS’ IMPALA PLUS LINE NETS IMPRESSIVE FIRST-YEAR SALES Zanders Sporting Goods, national distributor of firearms, shooting accessories and hunting products, has recorded impressive year-one sales of its exclusive line of Impala Plus shotguns following its early 2020 launch. Impala Plus shotguns, produced by Turkish-based corporation Istanbul Silah, feature TRUGLO fiber-optic sights, additional comb riser for synthetic models (removable upon request), rotary locking six-lug bolt, high-pressure tested six-lug design barrel with chrome-coated outside and a turn-and-remove bolt handle. “The dealer feedback we have received has been extremely positive. Zanders IMPALA PLUS EMERALD 12 GA 28” CT-5 SILVER CERAMIC WALNUT Impala shotguns come in multiple color variations, finishes, barrel lengths and more. Our customers love the quality and wide selection of Impala Plus shotguns Zanders offers, at a price point that is very competitive in the marketplace,” said Stefanie Zanders, president and COO of Zanders Sporting Goods. “Zanders Sporting Goods is a leading distributor in the firearms sector because they have been in the business for generations. Through this partnership, Zanders will gain an even deeper understanding of the manufacturing process, from design to end-user experience. We fully expect the partnership between Istanbul Silah and Zanders will make a long-term impact on the small-arms sector in United States,” said Erol Kurt, owner of Istanbul Silah. Sparta, Ill.-based Zanders has been serving U.S. firearms dealers for well over 50 years. Today, the company has more than 40,000 products that now include archery, archery accessories and camping products in its new, streamlined warehouse. / gzanders.com WINCHESTER ADDS LADIES CUP SPORTING CLAYS COMPETITION Winchester Ammunition has launched the Winchester Ladies Cup season-long sporting clays competition, designed specifically for women who shoot on the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Championship Tour Powered by Winchester. “A lot of thinking went into the Winchester Ladies Cup, and it started by looking at the current payout structure between the top men shooters and the top women shooters. There was a big difference in their earnings, with the payout to the female winners being significantly lower,” said Brett Flaugher, president of Winchester Ammunition. “The Winchester Ladies Cup is an opportunity to add tremendous value to the many female sporting clays shooters across the country — a group of competitors who continue to grow each year and compete at a high level.” The Winchester Ladies Cup series will span the seven NSCA Championship Tour regional events. An added $5,000 in payout will be divided among the top three all-around female competitors at each event, based on the highest cumulative scores in the Five-Stand, Main Event and FITASC Event. The all-around champion will receive an additional $2,500, while the runner-up will receive $1,500 more. The all-around third-place shooter will receive an extra $1,000. At the end of the season, the Winchester Ladies Cup trophy and $10,000 will be distributed among the three female shooters with the highest cumulative placements for the season. The Ladies Cup trophy and $5,000 will be awarded to the Ladies Cup champion. The runner-up will receive $3,000 and the third-place competitor will receive $2,000. Season standings will continuously be updated on the NSSA-NSCA website. / winchester.com / nssa-nsca.org SAAMI ACCEPTS THREE CARTRIDGES The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. (SAAMI) announced the acceptance of new rifle and pistol cartridges for SAAMI standardization. Developed by Ruag Ammotec USA, the .300 Norma Magnum was introduced with a Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) of 61,000 psi, with a 230-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,890 fps. Also developed by Ruag Ammotec USA, the .338 Norma Magnum was introduced with a MAP of 62,500 psi, with a 300-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,670 fps. The Kahr Arms-designed .429 Desert Eagle was introduced with a MAP of 46,000 psi, with a 240-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,720 fps. Further information on these new cartridges is available at saami.org/ technical-information/new-cartridge- chamber-drawings. / saami.org 14 Shooting Industry May 2021
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