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I can’t keep this one quiet anymore, I just can’t. I’m passionate about the big calibers, so I’m excited to let you know about the NEW 375 Caliber 350 grain TSX for 2010. Now wait! Don’t run to the phone to place your order just yet, because they won’t be in stock until January, 2010. However, we did make a very small, preliminary run (Sorry – no more left!) for T&E. “The Sheriff” Jim Wilson and Il LIng New of Gunsite used this new bullet in Australia on buffalo and Wild Ox. Go to www.sheriffjimwilson.com to read about their experience with this new bullet. Another little bonus is that we’ll also be producing a matched weight Solid. Excellent elephant medicine! -JSB

It’s unheard of these days, but Barnes is keeping up an average fill rate of 98% on all orders placed for reloading components. Exceptional planning and a solid commitment to our customers ensures some of the best service in the industry. Ask for Barnes Bullets at your local sporting goods store or mail order catalog. If they don’t have what you need, you can order direct or better yet, tell them to call Barnes and place an order because YOU know we’ve got product in stock.

What are your thoughts about hunting big game at extended ranges? Target bullets okay for elk at distances out to 1,000 yards? We don’t think so! Check out our Choosing The Right Bullet For Long Range Hunting lab tests, and see why.

When the shooting public bands together, we affect change! The repurcussions the brass mutilation order could have had are immeasurable. Apparently, there was no political motivation behind this order (hmmm…) but someone who was brought in with the new administration misunderstood the current Demil B label as “national security sensitive” and removed all exemptions that were granted last November. Now, expended munitions brass are re-classified as Demil Q which requires no mutilation unless sold to a foreign country. This is a letter sent to Larry Haynie of Georgia Arms last week. Georgia Arms is the 5th largest centerfire rifle & pistol ammunition manufacturer in the country:

March 12, 2009

Larry Haynie
Georgia Arms
PO Box 238
Villa Rica, GA 30180

Re: Event 7084-6200:

Dear Larry Haynie,

Effective immediately DOD Surplus, LLC, will be implementing new requirements for mutilation of fired shell casings. The new DRMS requirement calls for DOD Surplus personnel to witness the mutilation of the property and sign the Certificate of Destruction. Mutilation of the property can be done at the DRMO, if permitted by the Government, or it may be mutilated at a site chosen by the buyer. Mutilation means that the property will be destroyed to the extent prevents its reuse or reconstruction. DOD Surplus personnel will determine when property has been sufficiently mutilated to meet the requirements of the Government.

If you do not agree with the new conditions of your spot sale, please sign the appropriate box provided below stating that you do not agree to the new terms and would like to cancel your purchase effective immediately. If you do agree to the new terms please sign in the appropriate box provided below to acknowledge your understanding and agreement with the new requirements relating to your purchase. Fax the signed document back to (480) 367-1450, emailed responses are not acceptable.

Please respond to this request no later than close of business Monday, March 16th, 2009.

Sincerely,

Government Liquidation.

THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED BY GEORGIA ARMS JUST THIS WEEK:

NOTICE!!!

A hardy congratulation is due to our loyal customers, our good friends, and our fellow shooting enthusiasts through out this great nation! Due to the diligent and overwhelming effort of many thousands of you, calling, writing, and emailing our elected officials, DOD Surplus, LLC, has rescinded its prior directive that ALL small arms spent casings be mutilated rather than recycled. This was a huge victory for common sense and we would like to thank each and every person who made an effort and played a role in correcting this mistake. We at Georgia Arms are proud of everyone who took the time and had the courage to stand up for our rights. We believe, that by your outpouring of anger and dismay, you not only extended our liberty and freedoms but also took a stand for economic common sense in a time when we know our government should be trying to reduce costs at all levels rather than throwing money away for some politically correct reason or the other. Again, our hat is off to everyone who helped and thanks to God as well. We will roll up our sleeves and go back to work; we have 223’s and 308’s to build! (Below is a copy of the email we received from DOD on 3/17/09 @ 4:30pm)

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!!!

(This was pertaining to an outstanding bid on a lot of brass that we won prior to the mutilation order. DOD sent us a bill for the brass after we had refused it due to the mutilation requirements. DOD on Monday sent us a bill for the brass and when we responded that we had already refused it due to the mutilation clause, we received this reply via email.)

I am sorry you hadn’t been informed –

Word came down that all shells 50 caliber or smaller CAN still be purchased without the mutilation requirement as long as kept in the US.

(As it was in limbo, I did not sent your EUC to Battle Creek until today, also why I have not contacted you for payment until today.)

Thanks!

Arana K. Wolin
Document Verification Supervisor
Government Liquidation, LLC
DOD Surplus, LLC
15051 N Kierland Blvd. #300
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

This is all thanks to the incredible number of letters, phone calls and emails sent by angry and outraged citizens. Hopefully, we all come together again as one voice in the 2010 elections.

Factory ammunition loaded with Barnes Bullets can now be purchased directly from the Barnes website. Click here to see a list of loaded ammunition manufacturers and products offered through the Barnes store.

“Some fine ammunition companies are loading our bullets, but retailers don’t always have a particular bullet weight or caliber in stock,” said Coni Brooks, VP of Sales & Marketing, and co-owner of Barnes Bullets. “We hate to see our customers disappointed, so we’re selling this factory-loaded ammunition directly through our website: www.barnesbullets.com.” Click here for loaded ammunition pricing and ordering information.

Manufacturers offering factory-loaded ammunition featuring Barnes Bullets include Black Hills, Cor-Bon, Weatherby, Silver State Armory and the International Cartridge Corporation. Available bullet styles are the TSX™, TTSX™, Banded Solids™, XPB™ handgun bullets and the popular Varmint Grenade™ varmint bullets.

“This factory ammunition allows customers who don’t reload to use our revolutionary copper bullets in their rifles and handguns,” Brooks added. “TSX and TTSX bullets are unexcelled for hunting everything from deer and pronghorn to much larger game. They deliver instant double-diameter expansion, pass-through penetration and match-grade accuracy.”

Barnes Banded Solids track deep and straight, even through heavy bone. Made of homogeneous copper/zinc alloy, these are the most dependable dangerous game bullets you can buy.

XPB pistol bullets are available in a full range of handgun calibers. These 100 percent copper bullets expand to double diameter while delivering deep, sure penetration.

Based on a design Barnes developed for military applications, the Varmint Grenade has a composite, highly frangible core. Fragments explosively on impact, virtually vaporizing prairie dogs. Excellent long-range accuracy.

“We’ll do our best to keep this factory-loaded ammunition in stock,” Brooks said. “If you can’t find what you want at your local retailer, check our website.”

Barnes is not currently selling factory ammunition from Federal Cartridge, Norma, Sellier & Bellot and Sako. This ammunition can be obtained through your local dealer or mail order catalog. For a list of custom ammunition loaders, click here.

Barnes Bullets®
Unleaded. Unfailing. Unbeatable®.

Note: Barnes encourages posting this notice on websites and internet forums.

PRODUCT: 458 SOCOM 300-grain TAC-TX™

TEST WEAPON: Rock River Arms LAR-458

APPLICATION: Law Enforcement, Military (MOUT/CQB/VBSS), Personal Defense and Hunting

BULLET DESCRIPTION: All-Copper, Tipped, Grooved, Boattail

The 458 SOCOM 300-grain TAC-TX™ was designed with the following applications and features:

› Reliable expansion at typical 458 SOCOM velocities across the widest practical engagement ranges.
› Rapid expansion for engagement of soft targets or thin-skinned game, reduced risk of over-penetration
› All-copper “X cavity” design remains intact for consistent, enhanced performance
› Optimized ballistic design for higher accuracy potential. Less drop and wind drift means greater hit probability
› Tipped “spitzer” bullet design allows for significantly more reliable feeding through semi-automatic platforms such as the AR-15 series of firearms
› Ideal for CQB and VBSS applications in military, law enforcement and urban environments
› Perfect for rural LE, wildlife control, and hunting anything from small whitetails to black bear

Click here to see bullet images, complete specifications and ordering information

Do you handload for tactical rifles? If so, tell us about it. For what firearm(s) do you handload, for what application(s), and what bullet(s) would you like to see made available? Check out what Barnes is doing for YOU.

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In short, the following link should clear up any misconceptions about where Barnes stands on this issue. Barnes’ Position on the California Lead Ban. You are welcome to post your comments here.

Where do you go to find shooting, hunting & reloading knowledge, edification and entertainment? Please rank these media outlets in order of preference, and let us know specifically the channels and shows you watch, magazines you read, and your favorite websites. If you want, tell us what you like and don’t like about the things you’re seeing in the outdoor industry’s marketing & advertising strategies.

We’re pretty excited about the great feedback we’ve been getting on the BLOG. How about letting us know some of your “home-brewed” test results with Barnes products?

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So, here it is, your chance to let us know what you would like to see from Barnes Bullets in the way of new product introductions.

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We have received many messages from people offering their thoughts and prayers to our family following Randy’s plane crash into Lake Powell with his brother, Les Brooks, and Rulon Gardner on Saturday, February 24th. Thankfully, everyone came out of the ordeal relatively unscathed. It was a night that the three of them and their families do not want to relive. It was truly agonizing for their loved ones that night, who waited by the phone, not knowing where Randy, Rulon & Les were, and we have really appreciated everyone’s caring and kind words of encouragement. I thought I would post comments received from some of you. Feel free to send one in, if you like. I’ll forward them on to Randy – he does read them. If you haven’t read the story and are interested to know what happened, click on this link.

Thanks for your support and good shooting,

Jessica Brooks
Public Relations Manager/Special Projects

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new 2007 BarnesBullets.com website! Some of the upgrades we’re excited about (besides the new design) are:

We look forward to a great year – our 75th diamond anniversary! Send us an email or post your comments here to let us know what you think of the new website.

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