When you think about buying the “best” hunting, reloading, and gun gear of the year, you hear cash register chimes ringing up the bills.  However, that’s not always the case. While we’re all still really waiting for upcoming 2017 products to hit the shelves, here’s a look back at the best accessories available under $35 to hunters, reloaders, and gun lovers from 2016.

1.  Hornady ballistic bands

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The rubberized bands introduced by Hornady in 2016 make recording each rifle’s ballistics simple and keeps the information always at hand.  No more wondering if you correctly remembered the ballistics for that 165grn or 180 grn load for your favorite rifle. The bands allow room for recording ammunition, bullet weight, and ballistic info from 100 to 500 yards.  Simply write it on your ballistic band, and then either wrap it around your rifle’s stock or wear it on your wrist.  MSRP on a two-pack of Ballistic Bands is a super-reasonable $5.16.  I’ve ordered some to keep with all my rifles.  Even if you don’t want to leave it on the stock over the long term — not that we’ve found any issues with doing so — it’s easy enough to keep the gun. Hoppe’s Gun Medi... Buy New $9.99 (as of 04:15 UTC - Details)

2.  Lyman bleacher blocks

Lyman continually comes up with ways to make the reloading process even more enjoyable, tidy, and efficient.  They didn’t fail to disappoint in 2016, debuting a line of three sizes of tiered loading blocks dubbed Bleacher Blocks.  All hold 50 rounds, allow for a smaller footprint on the loading bench and make it easier for large fingers to manipulate cases without bulldozing the entire unit.  Built from a durable polymer, the blocks are resistant to most reloading sprays and lubes, and are available to fit most cartridges.  One size fits .223, another fits .308, and the largest fits belted magnums.  MSRP on any size of the Bleacher Blocks is $7.95.

3.  Sig Sauer V-Crown revolver ammo

The company known for semi-auto pistols and tactical gear expanded its new ammo line to include wheel gunners.  Sig has covered the most popular calibers with .38 Spl+P, .357 Mag, .44 Spl, .44 Mag, and .45 LC.  All feature V-Crown JHP bullets and the rounds, like all V-Crown ammo, focus on three major things: weight retention, energy transfer, and controlled expansion.  Sig’s ammo is high quality with ducta-bright nickel cases and it can do double Hornady Honady Ballist... Buy New $6.83 (as of 04:50 UTC - Details) duty as either defense or hunting loads.  Twenty round boxes retail at $17.99 for the .38 and .357 and $22.99 for the .44’s and .45 Colt.

4.  Lyman rifle mat

Lyman doubled-down on their successful gun maintenance mat from last year with a much sought after full-length rifle version.  Like the original, the new mat is made of a durable, synthetic rubber that is not only non-slip but also fully chemical resistant.  Multiple molded in compartments allow for safe and organized storage of small parts as you work on your gun babies.  And best of all, the mat protects both the gun and the bench, especially if you work in unfriendly spaces.

At 10” x 36,” it’s big enough to handle most guns, cleans up with a quick wipe down, and is thick enough to offer adequate cushion and protection.  Hanging loops on the end allow it to be hung out of the way and it’s supple enough to be rolled and stored as well.  MSRP on the rifle-length mat is $33.95.

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