2024 SHOT Show

[jpr9954]

I leave Sunday for the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. I will also be attending Industry Day at the Range.

If there is anything that people would like me to check out, try, or get information on, please leave a note here and I'll do my best.

This is my 9th SHOT Show with the last 8 being as media thanks to my blog. I plan to attend both the Governor's Forum and the Attorney General's Forum on Wednesday. If the schedule has one on hunting, I'll attend that as well.

Here is a searchable list of the exhibitors.

 

[Synoptic 12]

Any and all information relating to optics, namely rifle scopes would be truly appreciated if you have the time. * As a secondary note which is most likely a 'dream'; anything new for side by side shotguns. Thanks very much .

 

[Fatback]

Would like to know if any new left handed bolt rifles will be offered this year. Thanks.

 

[jpr9954]

Any and all information relating to optics, namely rifle scopes would be truly appreciated if you have the time. * As a secondary note which is most likely a 'dream'; anything new for side by side shotguns. Thanks very much .

Would that include the Turkish made side-by-sides?

 

[wesheltonj]

If Leica has their new thermal, check it out and how easy it would attach to a scope, namely the Leica ER scopes. Thank you.

 

[jpr9954]

If Leica has their new thermal, check it out and how easy it would attach to a scope, namely the Leica ER scopes. Thank you.

I don't see Leica on the list of exhibitors.

 

[Synoptic 12]

Would that include the Turkish made side-by-sides?

No, definitely not. I was going to purchase the:

CZ - Česká zbrojovka a.s.

CZ - Česká zbrojovka a.s.

cz-usa.com

when I noticed the paint or finish was coming off the barrel when being wiped (In Store) and in the presence of the gunshop manager. He certainly agreed with me and I will never consider any CZ ever again.

 

[revturbo9967]

I was supposed to work the show this year, but a last minute change was made to my schedule. Hopefully next year

 

[Synoptic 12]

I was supposed to work the show this year, but a last minute change was made to my schedule. Hopefully next year

To be quite honest, I do not believe that you're going to miss anything. As to what I've read up to the present time, there is not much of anything 'new'. However, if one likes thermal products or anything in that realm of products, then the show would suit them. We're not interested in the newer armaments unless they are in line with conforming standards (Old School).

 

[revturbo9967]

To be quite honest, I do not believe that you're going to miss anything. As to what I've read up to the present time, there is not much of anything 'new'. However, if one likes thermal products or anything in that realm of products, then the show would suit them. We're not interested in the newer armaments unless they are in line with conforming standards (Old School).

I would likely miss the show anyways as I would be working the booth. One for the supplier showcase and one for the show.

 

[Synoptic 12]

I would likely miss the show anyways as I would be working the booth. One for the supplier showcase and one for the show.

Will you be attending?

 

[revturbo9967]

Will you be attending?

I won’t be now, but my company will still be there

 

[Synoptic 12]

I won’t be now, but my company will still be there

I don't mean to bother you but could your staff be capable of possibly looking for side by side shotguns? Surely, they're all but disappeared, yet I'm always looking: 'no bespoke guns'. I'm constantly researching this subject but the sources have disappeared or become non-existent. The trend in this generation is to sell at the highest price. I've been in communication with Randy Wakeman in the past as he has schooled me somewhat, along with Chuck Hawkes.

 

[Captain Munro]

Any traditional style hunting rifles...longshot haha

 

[jpr9954]

Any traditional style hunting rifles...longshot haha

Actually, Winchester did have some last year in safari calibers. I'm not holding my breath over Ruger doing the same unless it is a Talo or Lipsey's special run.

 

[Captain Munro]

Actually, Winchester did have some last year in safari calibers. I'm not holding my breath over Ruger doing the same unless it is a Talo or Lipsey's special run.

Ruger did not even bring there Hawkeye African or Guide gun models to DSC. I'm not holding my breath for them either. Far cry from the days of the Ruger RSM.

 

[NDWoods]

I will be there but working the booth.

 

[Doubleplay]

No, definitely not. I was going to purchase the:

CZ - Česká zbrojovka a.s.

CZ - Česká zbrojovka a.s.

cz-usa.com

when I noticed the paint or finish was coming off the barrel when being wiped (In Store) and in the presence of the gunshop manager. He certainly agreed with me and I will never consider any CZ ever again.

For the money they are great shotguns and what you are saying is truly one off or wrong and yes I own several and never had a problem.

 

[Northern Shooter]

Hoping for some Ruger No.1 offered in a new selection of calibers this year. They haven't been updated in a while.

Sako 90 bringing new.magnum length actions to the product range as has been hunted at.

Any new rifles being offered in safari calibers.

New double rifles?

 

[jpr9954]

Any and all information relating to optics, namely rifle scopes would be truly appreciated if you have the time. * As a secondary note which is most likely a 'dream'; anything new for side by side shotguns. Thanks very much .

Other than the Turkish built SxS shotguns, I did see a full line of side-by-sides (no 16 ga) from Stoeger which were made in Brazil. I had a nice conversation with a gunsmith who worked for Benelli about them and he thought they were well built. It is called their Uplander line.

The other non-Turkish SxS shotguns were from FAIR which is Rizzini. They had a full line of 12-16-20-28-.410 shotguns. The low end started at about $1600 and went up from there depending on wood and ornamentation (gold inlays, etc).

Lots of new optics. GPO had the Centuri 4X SC, 3-12x44, compact scope with an illuminated German 4 reticle. Their Passion 3x 4-12x50 also have an illuminated German 4 reticle.

I did like the Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x50 CDS-ZL with the illuminated Firedot reticle (almost a German 4).