Shooting Times Father's Day Gift Guide

Shooting Times Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025

2025 Hodgdon Annual Manual

Containing more than 11,000 loads, Hodgdon’s 2025 Annual Manual has been expanded and updated with load data for more than 86 rifle cartridges and 30 pistol cartridges. Plus, it has over 1,000 12-gauge shotshell loads. Feature articles include how to build the ultimate reloading bench, how to use smokeless powder burn rates, alternatives to book-published Small Pistol primer brands for 9mm loads, loading bismuth shot in the 16 gauge, revisiting the versatile .257 Roberts on its 90th birthday, loading TSS shot in the .410 Bore, comparing the .22 Creedmoor to the .22-250, and why the PRC cartridges are so good. It can be purchased wherever popular magazines are sold and online at osgnewsstand.com and hodgdon.com.

MSRP: $14.99

CrossBreed Rifle Slings

CrossBreed has entered the rifle sling market with three stylish, high-performance models that are handcrafted to meet the standards of discerning hunters and shooters. All models are made of premium five-ounce cowhide leather and are offered in black or brown finish. Each sling is stitched with industrial-grade nylon thread to ensure durability under the toughest conditions, and each includes removable sling swivels.

The one-piece, 1-inch-wide Scout sling is a minimalist-style sling ideal for scout rifles and carbines. The Walker sling (shown) is a two-piece design that works perfectly for carbines and full-length rifles when the shooter desires extra width to distribute the gun’s weight more evenly. Its shoulder strap is 2.0 inches wide and is backed by a soft suede lining. The Tracker is made for hunters who demand maximum comfort and support for all-day rifle carry. It’s a two-piece design with foam padding sandwiched between the cowhide base and the soft suede backer. It is 2.75 inches wide. Visit www.crossbreedholsters.com.

MSRP: $24.95 (Scout), $49.95 (Walker and Tracker)

Davidson’s Exclusive Holosun EPS-Carry MRS

The Holosun EPS-Carry MRS is an enclosed handgun sight designed for narrower, subcompact handguns. It features an aspheric lens, an ultra-low dot height, and a built-in rear notch sight. The housing is made of 7075 aluminum, and the sight utilizes Holosun’s K footprint. An RMSc-to-K footprint adapter plate is included. Also, the multi-reticle allows users to select the 2-MOA dot, the 32-MOA circle, or both. Visit www.galleryofguns.com

Davidson’s exclusive version is finished in Barrett Brown. And two versions are offered. One has a red LED; the other has a green LED.

MSRP: $480.99 (red LED), $505.99 (green LED)

Hornady Backcountry Defense Ammo

Hornady has a new line of handgun ammunition called Backcountry Defense. Offered in 9mm Luger, .357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, and .500 S&W chamberings, this new line of ammo features Hornady’s DGH (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullets. These special bullets have protected points that lock the noses to the cores, providing maximum penetration and limiting deflection; produce no lead smoke, allowing faster follow-up shots; and are heavy for caliber, increasing downrange energy. They come in boxes of 25 or 20 rounds, depending on the chambering. Visit www.hornady.com

MSRP: Not available at presstime

Lyman Armorer’s 18 Piece Punch Set

This set of 18 gunsmith punches contains a full selection of top-quality steel punches for all your gunsmithing needs. The custom walnut bench block is engraved with each punch size to keep the punches organized for quick access. Visit www.lymanproducts.com

MSRP: $39.95

Magpul AMAG 15 SG9 SIG P320 Magazine

The new 15-round 9mm Magpul AMAG 15 SG9 magazine features a corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel body; a high-visibility, controlled-tilt follower; a stainless-steel spring; a flared, easily removable floorplate; and capacity indicators starting at five rounds that continue down the spine in one-round intervals. The new magazine is compatible with SIG SAUER P320 Compact frames. Plus, it features paint-pen dot matrix construction for magazine marking. Visit www.magpul.com

MSRP: $34.95

MTM Suppressor Case

MTM’s new Suppressor Case is engineered for the secure transportation and storage of cooled firearm suppressors. Made of high-impact, injection-molded polypropylene, the case features a comfortable, ergonomic handle for easy carrying, strong snap-tight latches, a robust mechanical hinge, and two padlock points. Inside, cooled suppressors are held in place by high-quality foam padding, with additional space for storing pertinent documents. Engineered and manufactured in America, the case accommodates large and small suppressors. The case measures 13.1x9.7x3.2 inches. Visit www.mtmcase-gard.com

MSRP: $21.98

RCBS MatchMaster Seater Dies

RCBS has expanded the offerings for its MatchMaster bulletseating dies with a dozen new chamberings. The new chamberings include .222 Remington, 6mm Remington, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 Western, 7x57 Mauser, .280 Remington, .280 Ackley Improved, 28 Nosler, .300 AAC Blackout, 7.62x39mm, and .338 Winchester. The micrometer-adjustable MatchMaster die is designed to make dialing in the perfect bullet depth quick and easy, with ultimate precision and consistency. Visit www.rcbs.com.

MSRP: $139.95

Real Avid Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter

Real Avid’s all-new Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter is a precisely tuned in-lb torque limiter developed specifically for firearm applications. The compact, sleek tool is ergonomically designed to ensure a positive grip for securing even high-torque screws. Users can adjust for any torque value between 15 and 65 in-lbs in 1 in-lb increments. This range covers nearly all scope mount, scope ring, and action screw torque requirements.

The Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter is available separately or as part of the new Real Avid Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit. This kit comes with the adjustable limiter, the new X3 Driver (a modular unit that incorporates ratchet, T-handle, and screwdriver driver systems), an assortment of common driver bits, hex-to-square 1/4-inch adapter, and a 1/2-inch socket. A compartmentalized hard plastic case keeps the tools organized. Visit www.realavid.com.

MSRP: $49.99 (Limiter only), $99.99 (Limiter and X3 Driver Kit)

RISE Armament Reliant Trigger for Bolt Actions

The new Reliant Hunter and Reliant Pro triggers are the first-ever triggers from RISE Armament for bolt-action rifles. They fit Remington Model 700s and clones. These premium triggers are designed to deliver the performance and reliability RISE is known for and provide lightning-fast locktimes, thereby helping shooters to achieve the utmost in accuracy potential. The Reliant Hunter Trigger features external adjustability (less than 2 pounds to 5 pounds) with a preset pull weight of 3.5 pounds, whereas the Reliant Pro Trigger offers a lighter preset pull weight of 2 pounds and allows external overtravel adjustment and pull weight adjustment ranging from less than 1 pound to more than 3 pounds. The patent-pending safety design exceeds SAAMI standards, significantly reducing the risk of accidental discharges. The result is a trigger that’s not only highly precise but also exceptionally safer, setting a new standard for the Remington 700 platform. They are backed by a lifetime warranty. Visit www.risearmament.com

MSRP: $169.99 (Reliant Hunter), $259.99 (Reliant Pro)

Streamlight TLR RM 1 HL-X Tactical Light

Streamlight’s new TLR RM 1 HL-X tactical weapon light is for long guns, and it features up to 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela for extreme brightness over long distances. The light gives users the choice of using either a cost-saving SL-B9 USB-C rechargeable battery pack for high-lumen operation or a CR123A lithium battery, and it offers both push-button and remote switch operation. It attaches to any long gun with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails. According to a Streamlight spokesman, law enforcement, military personnel, shooting enthusiasts, and other users will appreciate its concentrated beam when clearing a room, searching an alley, or otherwise lighting their way when a long-distance beam is needed.

Packaged as a system, the light features independently operating push-button and remote pressure switches that provide momentary or constant-on operation. The light is made of 6000-series machined aluminum, and it has a black anodized finish. The switch housing is made of impact- and chemical-resistant engineered polymer. The unit carries Streamlight’s limited lifetime warranty. Visit www.streamlight.com.

MSRP: $277.30 to $327.86 

XS Sights Pre-Drilled Sights

XS Sights now offers pre-drilled night sights for S&W and Ruger revolvers. These upgraded sights for self-defense make do-it-yourself installation quick and easy, without the assistance of a gunsmith.

The new, pre-drilled Minimalist front sights that feature self-illuminating tritium Glow Dots are available for S&W K-Frame and L-Frame revolvers. The Standard Dot front sights are available for S&W J-Frame and Ruger SP101 revolvers. The dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight has a self-luminous tritium vial surrounded by XS’s proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light to glow in low light. The pairing ensures the front sight will glow brightly in low light and contrast well in bright light conditions. The Standard Dot comes with a front sight only, whereas the Minimalist set (shown here) comes with a front sight and a grooved, antiglare, nontritium rear sight. Visit www.xssights.com.

MSRP: $64.99 to $109.99

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