Killer Instinct Crossbows has introduced the new Speed 425 crossbow kit. The kit includes a Speed 425 crossbow which, as its name suggests, launches bolts at a blistering 425 fps, as well as a LUMIX Speed Ring Scope, boasting a 20- to 100-yard adjustable reticle and HD clarity in low-light conditions. Also included in the package are three premium HYPR 20-inch carbon bolts, and an integrated Dead Silent Kit with string suppressors and limb dampeners. Finally, the crank-compatible Speed 425 sports an adjustable five-position stock and forearm, to customize fit for any shooter. To learn more, check out huntkillerinstinct.com. MSRP: $549
Ravin has announced the brand's most advanced crossbow to date, the R470. Designed to be the most accurate, user-friendly and high-performance crossbow on the market, the R470 combines a compact design with speed, durability and a silent, effortless cocking system.
In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.
Federal Ammunition has expanded its Custom Shop offerings with the addition of two new 28-gauge and four new 12-gauge TSS loads, providing even more flexibility for hunters seeking to elevate their performance. These latest additions are now available exclusively through the Federal Custom Shop.