Accessories 2024
Accessories always pay off. Most won’t take up a lot of shelf space, but pound for pound, they deliver the goods at your register. Here’s a look at what’s new this year.
By Slaton L. White
5.11 Tactical
Adventure PrimaLoft Insulated Jacket
The Adventure PrimaLoft Insulated Jacket ($130) and Starling PrimaLoft Insulated Jacket ($130) are packable and weather-resistant outer shells that provide the warmth of 80 grams of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation in the body and 60 grams in the sleeves and hood. They’re built to last using a 100-percent polyester plain-weave-face fabric with a DWR finish and a 100-percent nylon ripstop lining. Protection, comfort, and a secure fit are ensured by an elastic opening on the hood, a chin guard on the front zipper, an adjustable hem with an internal shock cord, and stretch gussets at the sleeve openings. In addition, reflective heat transfers keep users visible in lowlight conditions. (511tactical.com)
Bolle Safety Standard Issue
MY6
The MY6 eye shield is designed to protect users during all mission-critical scenarios. Anti-fog and anti-scratch PLATINUM technology combined with Bolle’s Comfort Sense Perception (CSP) tints and shades, allow operators to stay focused on their target. Other features include high-impact protection, adjustable nose pad, and enhanced visibility. SRP: $35-$70. (bolle-safety.com)
Scent Thief
Field Spray
Controlling scent is a vital element in hunting success. Scent Thief Field Spray is designed to neutralize an animal’s perception of threatening odors, giving hunters a distinct advantage. By soothing the scent-detecting region of the animal’s nose, Scent Thief’s patented formula temporarily disables an animal’s sense of smell, leaving all other scents undetectable.
Scent Thief Field Spray is easy to use. Simply shake the bottle, then apply generously to clothing, boots, and equipment. Strategically spraying a trail while walking to the stand or blind allows the wind to carry the scent away, mitigating detection. The solution should be reapplied every 60 to 90 minutes, particularly in extreme wind, rain, or dry conditions. Available in 12-ounce ($9.99) and 24-ounce ($15.99) sizes. (scentthief.com)
Savage Arms
Single-Shot Adaptors
Single-shot rifles are often thought of as tools for new shooters. But there are situations where an experienced hunter needs to use only a single-shot rifle. Savage now offers a single-shot adapter designed for use in its Axis and 110 models with factory flush-fit detachable magazines. These adaptors will work in any 110 or Axis model that has an original flush-fit-style magazine. (They will not replace an AICS-style magazine.)
This is particularly good news for hunters who live in states, like Illinois, where straight-walled rifle cartridges can be used—as long as the rifle is a single shot. With this accessory a hunter can now use a Savage rifle chambered in 350 Legend, 400 Legend, or 450 Bushmaster to hunt deer. The device requires no modifications; it simply replaces the original factory detachable-style magazine. It is not a permanent installation, so you can use it interchangeably with the original factory magazine.
Short-action configurations are available for use with 350 Legend, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 Blackout, and other short-action cartridges; long-action configurations are available for use with .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, and other long-action cartridges. SRP: $28. (savagearms.com)
Galco Holsters
The Great Alaskan
The Great Alaskan shoulder holster system is the latest in an expanding line of Galco’s chest-type hunting and outdoor holsters. Carrying a large handgun in an easily accessible crossdraw torso position, the Great Alaskan is ideal for protection when hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking in bear country.
Constructed of premium steerhide, the holster component is fully lined with smooth leather. In a departure from common construction methods, the harness is also made of durable premium steerhide. The harness pivots at the holster attachment points for comfort, and its two-inch width at the shoulder distributes weight effectively. A Fastex-type buckle facilitates quick donning and removal of the holster system. The harness will also accept an optional carrier for spare cartridges or a magazine, each sold separately. Fits chests to 54 inches. SRP: $299. (galcogunleather.com)
Hornady Reloading
Powder Funnel
Hornady Reloading now offers an innovative powder funnel that features a tapered mouth, a double-step abutment, and a shorter design to enhance the user’s reloading experience. The tapered mouth fits over the shoulder of a magnum cartridge while the double-step abutment allows the case mouth to butt up squarely against the funnel, preventing grains from slipping down the side during loading. The abutment works on any cartridges ranging from .22 to a .338.
The short design of the new funnel also allows for a lower center of gravity, which prevents tipping and difficult handling while transferring powder charges from the scale to the cartridge. In addition, designers squared a portion of the funnel lip; the design prevents it from rolling off the workbench. (hornady.com)
Bushnell
Portable Lighting Line
Bushnell’s new line of portable lighting products (in conjunction with 12D Licensed Brands) includes a variety of essential lighting products that can make any deer camp more comfortable. The Power+ Hat light and headlamp uses either a Bushnell Power+ rechargeable battery or three AAA batteries. The 1,500-lumen tactical flashlight, compatible with either the included Bushnell 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123 batteries, delivers exceptional brightness and durability. A 700-lumen model offers similar versatility. Both lights are designed to be compatible with standard one-inch mounts and feature Type III hard-coat anodized bodies, glass lenses, and are IPX7 waterproof.
The Rubicon lighting lineup features a 300-lumen headlamp that offers versatile lighting modes and automatic brightness adjustment. The 300-lumen lantern provides uniform 360-degree illumination with adjustable brightness and deployable legs, and the 500-lumen rechargeable flashlight delivers long-range visibility. (bushnell.com)
FN America
FN Catch 22 Ti
At approximately 5 ounces in weight and 5.25 inches in length, the titanium-hybrid construction of the Catch 22 Ti suppressor provides the perfect balance to the FN 502 Tactical pistol. The titanium tube features a robust Cerkote coating rated for high temperatures. The baffle stack is comprised of a stainless-steel blast baffle tempered for heat resistance and an aircraft-grade aluminum baffle stack for the ultimate strength-to-weight ratio. The included tool enables quick removal of the end cap and baffle stack, making cleaning and maintenance fast and simple.
The slim 1.1-inch tube clears the suppressor-height sights easily on the FN 502 Tactical and mounts securely to any platform via the 1/2x28-inch threads and is rated for rimfire firearms chambered in .22 LR, .22 Mag., .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. (fnamerica.com)
Federal Premium
Scoped Rifle Case
When a customer buys a nice rifle and scope, don’t let them leave the store without an appropriate soft-side rifle case. Federal offers a pair of cases in two sizes (44 or 48 inches, internal length) that protect that investment. Each tan-colored case features a double zipper pull with leather pulls, a heavy-duty cotton web wrapped handle with leather overlay, an easy slide lining, an exterior accessory pocket, and an adjustable carry sling, and a large, easy-to-grab hanging loop. SRP: $99.99. (federalpremium.com)
SnapSafe
In-Wall Safe
In-wall safes are attractive alternatives to large, heavy gun safes. They offer secure storage for handguns and other small, valuable items while taking up very little room. SnapSafe’s in-wall safe, available in standard (22 inches high) and tall (44 inches high) versions, has been engineered to fit seamlessly between two wall studs on traditional 16-inch on-center framing. One of the key highlights of this in-wall storage unit is its ability to maximize usable interior space through an ingenious latch mechanism that maximizes storage space.
The in-wall safe boasts robust construction; a 16-gauge steel body ensures longevity while an 8-gauge steel door adds an extra layer of protection. The door can be oriented for left or right hinges, and the electronic lock system utilizes a key backup. (snapsafe.com)
Mystery Ranch
Treehouse Backpacks
Treestand hunters will appreciate the newly redesigned Treehouse backpacks from Mystery Ranch. Now offered in two different capacities, they are built with durable, water-resistant, hyper-quiet fabrics. Available in 20- or 38-liter versions, both packs provide hanging gear quivers engineered specifically for the treestand hunter. Fuzzy polyester laminate backed with Nylon 210 fabric dampens sound, resists water, and provides easy access to the interior. Two color options are offered: Wood and Mystery Ranch’s DPM Canopy camo.
Treehouse 20 has top-load access to multiple interior sleeves and pockets for organization and customized accessory attachment. Treehouse 38 provides the same internal features with additional space and two forms of entry: top-load and dual-zippered access that expands the pack opening. Each model features a lid with a deep shelf in its interior that allows quick access to essential tools such as grunt calls and windicators. It also opens away from the tree allowing for easy entry to the inside of the bag.
An adjustable tree strap is included to allow the pack to be quickly attached to a tree or when a well-placed hanger isn’t available. Front compression straps provide secure attachment for a bow, lightweight treestand, or climbing sticks, and the side pockets and compression securely fit quivers, camera arms, or other treestand essentials. SRP: $229, Treestand 20; $299, Treestand 38. (mysteryranch.com)
Nightstick
TWM-30 Handgun WML
Featuring new radially machined bezel cooling fins, the evolved TWM-30 model is 30 percent brighter than the previous model while running 11 percent cooler. The TWM-30 utilizes the same law enforcement-adopted intuitive single-motion switches agencies nationwide have experienced in the popular Nightstick TCM-550XL series of compact weapon lights. The light uses a precision-machined reflector to focus its intense, 1,200-lumen beam up to 636 feet. A 1.75-hour runtime from two included CR123 batteries provide reliable illumination for critical low-light threat identification and target discrimination. (nightstick.com)
