GTW
DEC ’18
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08 NEWS
The latest insightful trade news from around the globe.
22 MTM’S 50TH
American company MTM celebrates its 50th year in business.
24 GREAT GEAR
We give you the essential guide to choosing the correct archery targets to stock
in this month’s Great Gear.
26 SPOTLIGHT ON…ARCHERY
This growing sector of the industry is well worth serving.
30 EK ARCHERY FINDS THE SWEET SPOT
Ek Archery Research’s product line of adjustable compound bows makes it easy
to hit the bullseye.
32 SUPPRESSION PART 2
In the second part of our technical series, Cal Ward continues his in-depth
look at the subject of suppression.
36 DOING BUSINESS WITH… NORWAY
A country with a rough and rugged landscape with plenty of options for both
hunters and exporters keen for traction in this Scandinavian paradise.
GTW gives you the lowdown on this strong and potentially fruitful market.
40 120 YEARS: A BRAND REDEFINES ITSELF
With German arms manufacturer Merkal is celebrating its 120th birthday, GTW looks
at what the company has been doing to mark this momentous achievement.
42 REGAEL GROWING FAST
Regael is a name you may well have heard of recently. Expanding out of Dublin,
Ireland, it is now one of the UK’s fastest growing wholesalers. We find out why.
44 FIVE MUST-SEES AT SHOT SHOW
Make the most of SHOT Show with our guide to the best the event has to o er.
48 MAKING CONTACT
All the latest and greatest products are put under the GTW microscope.
50 BARACUDA FT - THE NEXT LEVEL IN COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
German-based manufacturer H&N Sport has a history of providing outstanding
airgun pellets for competition and hunting. The Baracuda FT goes a step beyond.
52 HÄRKILA LOOKS AT HUNTING SEASON WITH TARGETED RELEASE
For your customers’ next hunting trip, they’ll need the right clothing and the
Autumn/Winter 2018 collection from Härkila isn’t a bad place to start…
54 THOMPSON AUTO-ORDNANCE INTRODUCES TANKER WWII THOMPSON
Thompson Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other classic
firearms throughout history, is introducing a special edition, WWII-themed, Tanker
Thompson.
56 BLASER BOOTS PROVE PERFECT FIT
Quality boots are an essential in every hunter’s armoury and a product that you
should be stocking. “Which boots?” we hear you ask. Well, you can’t go too far wrong
with the range on o er from German giants Blaser.
58 STARLINE ROLLS OUT .30-30 WINCHESTER BRASS
Starline’s latest ri e case release is for the .30-30 Winchester Brass, a classic but also
popular edition for you to stock.
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