Here’s some of the hot items from this winter’s largest hunting trade shows

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Each year, new hunting, shooting, and archery-related products are introduced around the Archery Trade Association Show (ATA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors Trade (SHOT) Show.

It’s where manufacturers from all over the world unveil their new products, and retailers show up to estimate what the hottest sellers will be for the upcoming season.

Load up on what is new below.

HEVI-SHOT

Hevi-Shot was pushing its all-new shotshell product line, Hevi-Hitter.

These new waterfowl loads deliver a balance of the sheer power of tungsten with the patterning and practicality of steel to deliver better lethality on ducks and geese. Hevi-Hitter will be initially available in eleven 12-, 16-, 20-, and 28-gauge options.

Features and benefits include 20% 2 g/cc tungsten and 80% precision steel payload, large patterns at close-to-moderate range, pellet counts and power for longer-range kills, a reliable HEVI-Shot wad and primer, and nontoxic shot for use in restricted hunting areas.

HEVI-Shot.com

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VORTEX

For years, hunters and shooters who wanted to mount a red dot to their shotgun had to settle for placing it on the rib or using a variety of plates and shims.

The Vortex Viper changes all that with its integrated mount and universal mounting system.

It’s simple to get Viper mounted on your drilled and tapped shotgun right out of the box. Not only does this get you mounted up and into the field faster, it ensures your dot is in a natural location that doesn’t interfere with your cheek weld.

Put it all together and you get a dot that fits your shotgun and how you shoot.

Vortexoptrics.com

FEDERAL AMMUNITION

Federal Ammunition created a buzz with its Master Class loads in Las Vegas this year which is composed of six 2 3⁄4-inch 12-gauge offerings.

This competition-level sporting clay load features a customized Podium wad that extracts peak performance from Federal’s straight-wall hull. Reliable primers, high-antimony lead shot, and select propellant combine to break the most challenging targets.

Also brand, spanking new is the 7mm Backcountry, a high-performance, all-range cartridge. It provides superior ballistics and terminal performance through compact, shorter-barreled suppressed rifles, producing 3,000 fps velocities with 170-grain bullets through 20-inch barrels.

The cartridge achieves all of this through the patented Peak Alloy case. The next-generation, one-piece case design of an advanced, high-strength alloy allows higher velocities over modern brass case ammunition.

Federalpremium.com

SHINENYX

Step into the future of precision with the Shinenyx AIM 101 Fusion Rifle Scope which is a masterful fusion of digital night vision and thermal imaging that puts ultimate power in your hands.

With a brilliant immersive display and a high-definition crystal-clear image, every detail comes alive, whether you’re hunting in total darkness or zeroing in on distant targets.

The AIM 101 leans on its exclusive Fused Image Technology (F.I.T.) which allows switching effortlessly between night vision and thermal modes, or merge them into one seamless, high-definition image for unparalleled situational awareness.

The Rapid Target Outline (RTO) function simplifies the user’s ability to lock onto targets with speed in less-than-ideal viewing situations. A built-in laser rangefinder, accurate up to 1,200 yards, is paired with cutting-edge ballistic drop compensation technology, guaranteeing dead-on accuracy every time.

Shinenyx.com

REDNECK BLINDS

The 4-foot by 4-foot Solo Hunter Blind is ruggedly built with a 100% fiberglass construction and has many of the features that Redneck’s other premium blinds have become known for, including tempered automotive glass windows, closed-cell foam insulated ceiling, and acoustical foam-covered walls, all of which aim to keep the elements out and the heat in when you are on that all-day sit.

With a marine carpeted floor, a built-in shelf, and gun holder, it’s designed to be quiet and keep you comfortable, allowing you to focus on making the perfect shot.

Redneckblinds.com

SABRE

The SABRE Impact Projectile Launcher is an effective home security and personal safety option to protect your family.

It’s easy to use and can range up to 60 feet while causing intense pain with a velocity range up to 330 FPS. Designed for better aim and increased accuracy, the rubber grip helps you keep better control on your launcher.

It features front and rear adjustable fiber optic sights for better aiming visibility in low-light conditions.

Sabrered.com

COAST

The rechargeable TX17R is ideal for dynamic beam control in the medium to long range, flexes the full capabilities of the Coast Pure Beam system – delivering seamless transitions between Ultra View Flood Beam and Bull’s-eye Spot Beam.

Maxing out at 1,250 lumens with a 234-meter beam, this three-mode flashlight (medium, high, low) is just under six inches long and fitted with a reversible pocket clip to make it the ultimate carry-everywhere, do-anything lighting solution.

Coastportland.com

LACROSSE

The Ursa ES is lightweight, breathable, agile, and is designed to stay nimble in the roughest terrain.

Every detail was selected for a careful balance of weight, flexibility and support, with a breathable nylon and suede upper, Gore-Tex waterproof liner, and Vibram MegaGrip outsole.

The boot’s resilience is unmatched, making it an indispensable asset for hunters navigating diverse landscapes with confidence.

LaCrossefootwear.com

SPYPOINT

The Force-24 has a great price point with hunting-positive features and is idea for use in areas without a cellular network connection.

The Force-24 captures 24MP still images and 2K videos with audio and has 70-foot detection range with the help of a low-glow LED flash. It features a quick .5-second trigger speed and sports multi-shot and time-lapse modes.

Spypoint.com

REMINGTON

Modeled after its iconic Sportsman Steel, the Duck Club Steel shotshell is an economical and versatile shotshell designed for all waterfowl occasions.

Available in an assortment of different lengths, payloads, and shot size, Duck Club Steel has you covered no matter the occasion.

Rearms.com

HENRY USA

Henry is ushering in a new era with the launch of the Lever Action Supreme Rifle that sets new standards for quality, performance, and precision for the time-honored platform.

Available in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO and .300 Blackout, the LASR represents the culmination of over 150 years of lever-action evolution and Henry’s exploration of cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. At its core, the Supreme boasts a quadbar linkage and slider crank mechanism to drive the bolt and cycle rounds from the detachable box magazine.

An internal hammer design keeps out dust, dirt, and debris to maintain reliability in harsh conditions. The six-lug rotating bolt face provides positive lockup and paired with the blued steel free-floated barrel, exceptional accuracy.

Out of the box, the Supreme ships with a 10-round Magpul PMAG and a five-round capacity limiter for compliance with hunting regulations.

Henryusa.com