1836_Trading_Co

08/13/2026

Yes, these items should be removed from the NFA, but until the domestic terrorists over at the ATF catch up, Dealer's hands are tied.

01/03/2026

As the holidays begin to wind down and your calendar begins to open up, don’t forget to add this event your list of activities! Steak dinner, cold drinks, and great company all included with your table or ticket PLUS a bonus of live acoustic entertainment! Games, raffles, silent auction, and auction will be full of great prizes!

10/03/2025

07/24/2025

Austin County is paying $5 per set of feral hog ears as part of its ongoing bounty program to help combat the damage caused by these destructive pests! Want to learn more about feral hogs? Tune in to Hello Austin County for an eye-opening episode featuring James “Jay” Long and Stacie Villarreal as they share expert insight on the feral hog problem and how you can be part of the solution. Let’s work together to protect our land!


https://austincountynewsonline.com/feral-hog-bounty-program/

07/01/2025

The Tomball / Magnolia Texas Area chapter of Ducks Unlimited welcomes everyone interested in wetlands conservation and waterfowl habitat!

05/29/2025

05/09/2025

Posted • Dealers - please do what you can to make your customers aware of this. If you have any friends or family please let them know and help us spread the word. We do not want people getting caught with their pants down and not be aware of the policy change.

05/08/2025

Posted • If you're in Texas, we need you to take action now!

Call the following and tell them to pass the Pro-2A HB 2470:

Gov. Greg Abbott (512) 463-2000
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (512) 463-0001
Rep. Dustin Burrows (512) 463-0542

03/24/2025

"Shoot it in the shoulder to anchor him" is advice deer hunters have been passing down for generations. In principle, it is reasonable advice when shooting traditional supersonic deer cartridges like 308, 30-06, and others when presented with a broadside shot. The idea is to get the bullet crashing into the hard bones comprising the shoulder, shattering them, and immobilizing the deer. If the bullet remains mostly intact after contacting the bone without having its trajectory diverted too severely it should perforate vitals like lung tissue. A good supersonic projectile can have an explosive effect in soft and hard tissue making this all possible.

Subsonics are different, and because subs don't offer the same terminal effect of traditional supersonics, shot placement needs to be reconsidered. A good subsonic projectile relies on expansion and pe*******on as the primary wounding mechanisms.

Solid copper subsonics like our 188gr 300BLK and 280gr 8.6BLK expanders will have a more difficult time punching through shoulder bone when compared to supers. That's not to say they won't get through - rather the question is what's left of the expansion mechanism once the pill does get through. Oftentimes the projectile's expansion mechanism, the part of the sub that generates the soft tissue trauma, is compromised to the point where insufficient expansion and pe*******on can occur.

So in general with subs avoid shoulder shots on a broad side opportunity. Aim behind the shoulder, and if you're really dialed in, aim low to take out the pump (heart). With our projectiles even if you hit rib, they're still going to pe*****te and expand. And if you're lucky enough to slip it between the ribs, even better!