Barrett MRAD Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- Barrett, a company world renown for providing high-end firearms, optics, ammunition and training, is honored once more with a Golden Bullseye Award from an NRA Publication.

In 2010, the Barrett Model 98B was named the American Rifleman, Rifle of the Year. Now for 2012, Shooting Illustrated honors the new Barrett MRAD bolt action .338 Lapua Magnum rifle with the same prestigious title.

Winners are chosen by a seven-member committee consisting of editors, graphic designers and veteran NRA Publications staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in shooting and hunting for the purpose of acknowledging the finest products available in shooting sports.

Barrett MRAD Multi-Role Adaptive Design Long-Range Rifle

To qualify for consideration for a Golden Bullseye Award, the MRAD met the following criteria:

• Recently introduced and available to consumers prior to the selection for the Golden Bullseye Awards
• Used/tested by a staff member or regular contributor to the magazine and/or affiliated media
• Reliable in the field, meeting or exceeding the evaluator’s expectations
• Innovative in design and function•Readily perceived as a value to the purchaser
• Styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry, and perhaps more importantly, its enthusiasts

“The Golden Bullseye Award honors our winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters,” said Joe H. Graham, Executive Director of NRA Publications. “The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment.”

The MRAD offers a more portable marksmanship solution capable beyond 1500 yards. Additionally, the MRAD is the Barrett submission for SOCOM’s Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) Program in which the MRAD meets or exceeds all of the key thresholds proposed and has caught the attention of discerning clients who appreciate this rifle’s ultimate accuracy and operational enhancements. The MRAD follows in the tradition of the Barrett M107, where durability and ruggedness meet precision and accuracy.

Barrett will be presented with the Golden Bullseye Award for 2012’s Rifle of the Year at the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, April 13th, 2012. In addition to the trophy, the Barrett MRAD will be featured in an editorial overview of the Golden Bulleye Awards in the April issue of American Rifleman and American Hunter and the May issue of Shooting Illustrated.

Barrett is a family owned and operated company specializing in .50 BMG rifles. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information please go to barrett.net/press or contact the above listed.

BARRETT Thirtieth Anniversary One of One Tribute Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- A lifetime of accolades paves the way for Barrett’s thirtieth year in 2012.

Currently, seventy-three allied governments have accepted Barrett Products, however, Barrett is best known for their flagship rifle, the Model 82A1 (.50 caliber) which was adopted by the U.S. Army as the M107.

To celebrate their 30th year Barrett has crafted a one-of-a-kind rifle patterned after their new M107A1 .50 caliber. The rifle glows deep silver from its completely nickel teflon coating. Barrett will announce their special plans for this tribute rifle later this year.

The humble beginnings of Barrett are just as unique as their products. Ronnie Barrett, a twenty-seven-year-old making his living as a professional photographer, was inspired to make his own shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle while photographing a gunboat for a client. With no engineering education, Ronnie Barrett hand-drew, what he believed would one day be a working firearm.

Being a longtime gun enthusiast and having a general understanding of how firearms worked was just enough to get things started. With help from a couple of friends with machining experience, this dream may have never left Ronnie’s gravel-floor garage.

In the past thirty years, Barrett has branched out and become known for not only firearms but also ammunition, optic accessories and training. Currently, U.S. and international commercial markets, Law Enforcement agencies and over 73 friendly governments have accepted Barrett products.

Barrett is still privately held by Ronnie and has been joined by his son, Chris, and daughter, Angela, who also play key roles in making sure the Barrett legend continues to grow.

BARRETT Thirtieth Anniversary One of One Tribute Rifle

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Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to www.barrett.net.

Barrett Teams up with ZCORR Products

Z-CORR Corrosion Products

VICTOR, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The Barrett and ZCORR Products partnership began with Barrett’s desire to provide packaging to their customers that exemplified the same quality as their products.

Having been tested and backed by the U.S. military and gun enthusiasts, the folks at Barrett felt that the anti corrosion bags offered by ZCORR Products fulfilled that need.

To ensure vital parts remain together as a kit and are not compromised by corrosion, Barrett has selected ZCORR’s Medium Parts & Ammo bags for the job.

The bags are constructed with a combination of VCI and barrier layer materials which offer anti corrosion protection for far longer than any similar product.

Additionally, the bags also utilize a water tight zipper closure for added protection and reusability.

ZCORR anti-corrosion bags will be used with Barrett’s rifle spare part kits, which will be available on the Barrett web store at barrett.net. The versatility of the bags allow for possible future use in Barrett’s military support kits, warranty replacement parts, and in-house storage.

About ZCORR and Heritage Packaging:
Heritage Packaging is an American family-owned and operated business, with over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry. Using skilled engineers, and the latest in fabrication equipment, they convert flexible materials into innovative packaging solutions for customers worldwide. Their award winning services protect assets and products from undesirable elements such as rust, corrosion, temperature extremes and electro-static discharge. Heritage Packaging’s cost-effective methods and dedication to customer satisfaction make them a leading manufacturer of high-quality, protective packaging systems.

To learn more about ZCORR bags, please visit www.zcorrproducts.com. Their website provides comprehensive information on how the technology works and where you can purchase a ZCORR bag today.

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- At Barrett we wondered why should the .50 BMG get all the glory?

Our .416 Barrett ammunition is just as ferocious. It’s light, fast, accurate at 2,500 yards and large enough to devastate on impact.

When loaded with the Hornady 450 gr BTHP, this match-grade bullet leaves the muzzle at 3,050 feet per second and remains supersonic up to 2,000 yards.

Plus, it’s available in states where second amendment rights have been illegally discarded.

Get out and shoot .416 Barrett ammunition.

About:
Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to barrett.net.

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- National Geographic Television announced this week that Barrett and its founder, Ronnie Barrett, along with son and daughter, Chris and Angela Barrett, will be showcased in a one-hour documentary on Monday, June 27th at 8:00 p.m. Central Time.

“SNIPERS, INC.” covers Ronnie Barrett’s invention of the famous .50-caliber rifle back in 1982 and how the business evolved into its current state-of-the-art world headquarters. In addition to showcasing the dynamics of a family-owned business, the program will take the viewer on a tour of how raw steel enters the factory and becomes a Barrett rifle that will be used by the United States military, law enforcement agencies, American allied governments and civilian sport shooters.

Ronnie Barrett said, “Our story has been shown before on national television, but either as something specific to the firearms industry or a political stance that we’ve taken on behalf of Second Amendment rights. This documentary by National Geographic explains how our family business functions on a day-to-day basis and how Chris, Angela and I interact with our employees to produce quality products while planning for future growth.”

Barrett has been featured previously on CBS Television’s 60 Minutes, NBC Dateline, CNN, The History Channel, Discovery Channel’s Future Weapons and others. In addition, Barrett’s rifles have been shown in scores of movies, television programs, video games, magazine articles and even novels.

Two new Barrett rifles, not yet released to the public, are included in the documentary: M107A1, which is a modification of Ronnie Barrett’s original 82A1 (adopted by the United States Army in 2002) and the MRAD, a rifle designed by Chris Barrett.

National Geographic Television executives said that SNIPERS, INC. would also be broadcast at additional times during their summer schedule.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the US military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide.

Barrett Firearms

Mike Webb said Barrett was the largest single financial supporter, with well over $30,000 contributed.” What made the Barrett gift so interesting, besides the amount of money raised, was that it was done in a unique manner,” observed Webb.

”Ronnie donated 24 tours to his manufacturing plant for a minimum donation of $1,000 each to the NRA Friends chapters, and then gave us a Barrett Model 98B rifle with a retail value of approximately $5,000.” “This past year was a record one for our Friends of the NRA across the state,.” added Webb.

“”We netted $362,000 to promote programs on behalf of the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Junior ROTC and many others.”

“The Barrett tours and rifle donation pushed our fundraising to an all-time high.” Webb said. “NRA members from Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville and other parts of the state were amazed after taking the Barrett plant tours.”

Their comments included: ”This made my bucket list. It was absolutely awesome to see how the Barrett rifles are made. This tour was one of my highlights for the year, worth every dollar.”

Ronnie Barrett, the company founder and CEO, who is also on the NRA Board of Directors, said the idea for doing tours came about because of the great interest.

”We get telephone calls almost every day asking if we do public tours.”

The calls come from throughout the state and all over the country. Some people will say that they’re planning a trip to Tennessee and would like to visit us.

Because we are a closed shop with high security and production schedules to meet, it is just not conducive for public tours, so our answer has to be no. But because there is so much interest, we hit upon the idea of doing a few selective tours to benefit the NRA Friends and also some other charities that are important to us. Altogether, our company provided over $50,000 in 2010 to different charities through the tours.h

Each of the winning bidders from the Friends of the NRA tours had his or her name entered into a drawing for a Barrett Model 98B rifle.

Joe Dement from near Jackson, TN, was the winner whose name was drawn by Barrett during a ceremony at The Outpost Armory in Murfreesboro, a retail gun store owned by his daughter and son, Angela and Chris Barrett.

Webb also presented Barrett with a plaque for his contributions and commitment to the Tennessee Friends of the NRA as a 2010 statewide donor.

Barrett Firearms will be adding a unique twist to the tour fundraising project this year. Each Friends chapter will get a tour donated, but there is more.

According to Barrett, each of the winning bidders will be eligible to win a Model 82A1 .50-caliber rifle through a drawing in December. The winner will be allowed to visit the Barrett factory to participate in manufacturing his or her own rifle and to select a personalized serial number for it.

Webb said, ”This is incredible. We have the possibility of collectively earning up to $60,000 or more for our Friends chapters through the tours. And, the winner can honestly say that he or she helped to make a Barrett rifle and even chose its serial number.”

About:
Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to barrett.net.

Barrett MRAD Multi-Role Adaptive Design Long-Range Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- Barrett, a company internationally known for providing high-end firearms, optics, ammunition and training, announces the newest addition to their respected line of long-range precision rifles.

The MRAD has been in development with input and feedback from military and law enforcement users for the past year and is now available to the commercial market.

MRAD is a much-anticipated addition to the Barrett line and has caught the attention of discerning clients who appreciate this rifle’s ultimate accuracy and operational enhancements. Modularity is exemplified in the MRAD rifle’s user-changeable barrel system that can be removed by simply unscrewing two bolts using a standard Torx wrench. This unique design paves the way for future caliber interchangeability and serviceability.

Barrett MRAD Multi-Role Adaptive Design Long-Range Rifle

Adaptable to any user, the MRAD has a length-of-pull that can be set to five different positions with the push of a single button and a consistent rifle-to-user interface is achieved with an adjustable cheek piece.

Any possible combination of day or night optics can be accommodated with the 27.5-inch, 30 moa optic rail, and the match-grade trigger module is drop-fire-proof, adjustable and easily accessed for maintenance.

Both thumb-operated safety and ambidextrous magazine release can be used intuitively while retaining a firing grip and cheek weld.

Enhancing portability, the MRAD rifle’s stock folds in, yet locks out solidly to create a rigid platform for consistent firing.

MRAD follows in the tradition of the Barrett M107, where durability and ruggedness meet precision and accuracy. At only 14.8 pounds, MRAD offers a portable marksmanship solution capable of out to 2,000 yards.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high-performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military and over 63 foreign allied military’s worldwide.

Barrett REC7 PDW Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN - -(Ammoland.com)- Barrett announces the newest configuration of the REC7 piston-operated rifle line; the 8-inch REC7 PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) is now available.

Our REC7 PDW was developed to meet the needs of military and law enforcement customers, and it has caught their attention by offering rifle-cartridge power and precision in a submachine gun-sized package. The REC7 PDW comes in 5.56 NATO or the 6.8 SPC cartridge, and it is available with either a mil-spec single-stage trigger or select-fire trigger group (agency/export only).

Barrett REC7 PDW Rifle

The REC7 PDW offers all the refinements of its full-size counterpart, such as the 9310 steel Barrett Enhanced Piston Bolt, which is proofed and magnetic-particle tested to ensure reliable performance. The anti-tilt bolt carrier with integral piston strike face is machined from 8620 steel. The gas block is chrome–lined, forward venting and has a fluted gas piston cylinder. This increases reliability by eliminating carbon buildup. Forward venting also keeps the operator’s hands clear of hot gasses.

REC7’s piston is made of 17-4 stainless steel and is the strongest on the market. The piston is easily accessed for cleaning without needing to remove the rail system. This enables optical sights or laser devices to maintain their zero after routine maintenance. The Barrett PDW piston system eliminates issues experienced by ultra-short rifles, increasing reliability with or without a suppressor. Designed for suppressed operations, the PDW has a two-position (suppressed/unsuppressed) nitride finished gas plug, which is easily manipulated with gloves. The REC7 PDW’s upper supports a free-floated, hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel that is proofed and magnetic particle tested for quality assurance.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the US military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide.

Barrett M107A1 Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- Barrett, a company internationally known for providing high-end firearms, optics, and training, introduces to the commercial market the next generation of the US Army’s M107 rifle—the Barrett M107A1.

At four pounds lighter, the M107A1 offers all the performance of its predecessor and is now suppressor-ready from the factory.

This rifle is built on decades of success with the Barrett Model 82A1/M107 rifle and feedback from users operating these systems on the battlefield around the world.

Barrett M107A1 Rifle Announced By Barrett Firearms

Initial visible differences of the M107A1 include the flat dark earth, ultra-hard PVD coating that increases protection from the elements and decreases the need for lubrication.

Also distinctive is the round muzzle brake that is designed to interface with Barrett’s new .50 BMG Suppressor which reduces firing signature. Also distinct is the thermal-guard cheek piece added to increase the user’s comfort during extreme heat or cold.

An all new aluminum upper receiver and select titanium components contribute to the M107A1’s lighter weight.

A new advanced bolt carrier group and recoil system have been designed to handle the dynamics of firing the M107A1 with suppressor attached. A four-port muzzle brake accepts the new quick-attach Barrett .50 BMG Suppressor. Barrett is proud to add this product to its line of .50 caliber rifles.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories.

Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the US military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide.

A Christmas Message from Ronnie Barrett

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Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to www.barrett.net.

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(Ammoland.com)- The Barrett MRAD is a revolutionary design, conceived and built with the user in mind. Watch the MRAD in action, and you will appreciate the versatility of the Multi-Role Adaptive Design.

The newest addition to the Barrett family of rifles is a truly innovative development. The MRAD sets a new standard among high-powered rifles for adaptability and customization.

The modular design includes a user-changeable barrel system, removable by unscrewing two bolts with a standard Torx wrench. Maintenance and caliber interchangeability have never been this accessible at a user level.

Also incorporated into the MRAD rifle’s user-focused design is our new trigger module. This match-grade trigger is drop-fire-proof and combat-ready. The trigger module is easily accessed for maintenance, adjustment and replacement.

The stock is where the MRAD rifle’s adaptability truly shines. It’s fold-able for enhanced portability yet locks in as solid as a fixed-stock rifle, creating a platform for consistent firing. When folded, the stock latches around the bolt for added security during transport.

The MRAD is shipped in a .338 Lapua Magnum caliber, with a 24.5″ fluted barrel and Multi-Role Brown finish.

This new addition to the Barrett line is a high-performance rifle you can truly make your own.

Learn more at barrett.net.

Barrett MRAD Rifle

About:
Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to barrett.net.

Barrett REC7 Rifle In 5.56 Nato & 6.8 SPC

Barrett Firearms

Charlotte, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- NRA member visiting the NRA Show this week stop by for a chance to win! Introduce yourself to the Barrett REC7 rifles offering the world’s strongest gas piston in both 5.56 NATO and 6.8 SPC calibers.

Built with passion and skill by the family that’s been building a legacy in forward-thinking firearms design for decades.

For those who value quality, dependability and performance, visit Barrett at Booth #3312 during the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, NC and enter to win your own REC7 in 5.56 NATO.

For more information on the new REC7 and a list of product details, visit barrett.net.

About:
Barrett is a family-owned and -operated company specializing in high-performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. Visit: www.barrett.net

Barrett REC7 Rifle In 5.56 Nato & 6.8 SPC

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- Barrett, a company world known for providing high-end firearms, optics, ammunition and training, announces the newest improvements and additions to the respected REC7 piston-operated rifle line. The REC7 rifle continues to impress with its enhanced reliability, accuracy and durability.

Barrett continues to expand this product line by adding the popular 5.56 NATO chambering cartridge to the lineup. The much-anticipated addition has caught the attention of many law enforcement customers. Many improvements have been made to the REC7 line, with many new enhancements included. The most visual changes are the Daniel Defense free-float rail system and Magpul® MOE® six-position stock.

The Barrett Enhanced Piston-specific Bolt is made from 9310 steel and is nickel-Teflon® coated. Along with the new extractor, these features increase durability. Each bolt is proofed and magnetic-particle tested to guarantee reliable performance. Machined from 8620 steel, the nickel-Teflon coated anti-tilt bolt carrier features an integral piston strike face.

The patented chrome-lined, forward venting, fluted gas block increases reliability by eliminating carbon buildup in the gas cylinder. The 17-4 stainless piston is the strongest on the market, and is easily accessed for cleaning without removing the handguard. The two-position (suppressed/unsuppressed), nitride finish gas plug is corrosion-resistant and easily manipulated with gloves. The gas block acts as an extended rail, providing ample space for mounting optics and accessories.

The REC7 rifle’s forged 7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers are type 3 hardcoat anodized. The lower houses a dependable mil-spec single-stage trigger. The Magpul enhanced trigger guard allows easy access to the trigger in cold weather or with tactical gloves. The upper supports a free-floating, 16-inch hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel with M4 feed ramps machined into both the receiver and the barrel extension. Each barrel is proofed and magnetic-particle tested for quality assurance. A mil-spec A2 flash hider protects the muzzle.

The REC7 rifles now include two 30-round magazines, either Magpul PMAG® 5.56 NATO or Barrett 6.8, three rail covers and tactical soft case. A right-hand, single-point Burnsed sling loop is angled for charging handle clearance.

Barrett is a family-owned and -operated company specializing in high-performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide

Barrett Model 82A1 .416 Rifle With Non-Detachable Magazine

AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO –-(AmmoLand.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products announces that they have been appointed distributor for the Barrett Model 82A1 chambered in a .416 caliber (Item #12353).

Demand for a product of this nature in restricted markets has been around for many years and AcuSport is very excited to offer the Barrett 82A1 with the non-detachable magazine to these retailers.

Barrett designed this new firearm for residents who have always wanted to own a Barrett 82A1 but haven’t been able to because of detachable magazine regulations. The non-detachable function is welded to the receiver and is not removable from the firearm. The rifle is loaded by disassembling the magazine from the lower receiver, which is accomplished with a small pointed tool or bullet point.

First shipments of the Barrett 82A1 .416 (Item #12353) are available to ship from AcuSport starting Monday, March 22, 2010. Independent retailers, who would like to place an order, please call 1-800-543-3150 or visit AcuSport’s e-OnLine ordering system at www.AcuSport.com for additional product information.

Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California.

Barrett M107 .50 BMG Rifle Featured In The Hurt Locker

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN –-(AmmoLand.com)- Barrett is pleased to acknowledge the role played by their semi-automatic M107 .50 BMG rifle in the award-winning movie, The Hurt Locker.

Directed and produced by Kathryn Bigelow. The Hurt Locker was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and the winner of many others.

This movie takes on the subject of the American soldier in the Global War On Terror. In this film the Barrett M107 is prominently featured when a U.S. Army EOD unit uses it as a counter-sniper weapon accurately penetrating concrete walls in excess of 800 meters.

Barrett is proud of the role our rifle plays in this movie, but is even more proud of the role our products play in real life while in the hands of Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen around the world. The Barrett M107® is in use with EOD units as a tool for long-range detonation, but is also used by law enforcement agencies and militaries around the world for counter-sniper activities, barricade penetration, vehicle stoppage, and much more.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to barrett.net.

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN - Ronnie Barrett, founder and CEO of Barrett®, a company world-known for providing high-end firearms, optics, ammunition and training, will be awarded the 2010 Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award from NRA Publications.

The Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award, first presented in 2007, spotlights exemplary achievement by individuals who were responsible for the development, introduction, and promotion of equipment that has made a profound and enduring impact on the way Americans shoot and hunt.

Ronnie Barrett of Barret Rifles

Executive Director of NRA Publications, Joe H. Graham, wrote that Ronnie Barrett was “the unanimous choice of a seven-member selection committee acting on behalf of the NRA members nationwide whose experiences at the range and in the field have been enriched by Barrett Firearms’ products and services and…commitment to innovation, quality, value and customer service.”

To qualify for the Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award, an individual must also meet the following criteria:

• Fundamentally responsible for the invention, development, marketing, and/or promotion of a product(s) that gained widespread use and which fundamentally changed some aspect of shooting sports equipment or related products for the better.
• Demonstrably influential beyond the actual product(s) themselves; i.e., to have spawned imitators or offshoots.
• A contributor, through his/her works, to the goals and mission of the National Rifle Association and a member in good standing.
• Ronnie Barrett will be presented this award during the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits which will be held May 13-18th in Charlotte, NC. He will also be featured in an editorial overview of the Golden Bullseye Awards. Articles will appear in the May issue of American Rifleman® and American Hunter®, as well as the June issue of Shooting Illustrated® magazines.

Since developing his Model 82 semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle nearly 30 years ago, Ronnie Barrett’s name and big-bore, long-range rifles have become well-regarded by military, recreational, and competitive shooters alike. Adoption of his original Model 82 A1® .50 caliber rifle as the U.S. Army’s M107® also gave him the distinction of being one of only a handful of Americans whose small-arms designs have gone on to serve in an official capacity on battlefields around the world. Mr. Barrett is not only a tireless supporter of the Second Amendment; he has not wavered from the mission of making uniquely American products that serve shooters with the distinction worthy of the Barrett® name.

Barrett® is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics, and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. For more information, go to barrett.net.

Barrett 98B Bolt Action .338 Lapua Magnum Rifle

Barrett Firearms

Murfreesboro, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- Barrett, a company world known for providing high-end firearms, optics, ammunition and training is awarded with the NRA Publications 2010 Golden Bullseye® Award as the American Rifleman Rifle of the Year for their Model 98B bolt action .338 Lapua Magnum Rifle.

Now in their eighth year, the NRA Publications’ Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. This year the Barrett Model 98B was selected by a seven-member committee that represents more than a century of collective experience in the hunting and shooting industry.

To qualify for consideration for a Golden Bullseye Award, the Barrett Model 98B met the following criteria:

• Recently introduced and available to consumers prior to the selection for the Golden Bullseye Awards
• Used/tested by a staff member or regular contributor to the magazine and/or affiliated media
• Reliable in the field, meeting or exceeding the evaluator’s expectations
• Innovative in design and function
• Readily perceived as a value to the purchaser
• Styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry and, perhaps more importantly, its enthusiasts

“The Golden Bullseye Award honors our winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters,” said Joe H. Graham, Executive Director of NRA Publications. “The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment.”

Barrett will be presented with the Golden Bullseye Award for 2010’s Rifle of the Year at the 2010 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to the trophy, the Barrett Model 98B will be featured in an editorial overview of the Golden Bullseye Awards in the May issue of American Rifleman and American Hunter® and the June issue of Shooting Illustrated.

Designed by Chris Barrett, the Model 98B rifle is an innovative design that departs from traditional precision rifle designs offering a modular, user adaptable design that can be configured to meet the individual needs of the shooter. Since its introduction to the market, the 98B has been a huge success with precision shooters around the world.

Barrett is a family owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition, optics and other related accessories for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide. Visit: www.barrett.net

Zel Custom Gen-3 Tactilite Rifle

Tactilite.com

ODESSA, FL –-(AmmoLand.com)- Zel Custom Manufacturing announced, today, the release of its third-generation of Tactilite big-bore, bolt-action uppers for AR-style rifles.

The Tactilite “Gen-3” achieves a significant upgrade in accuracy and durability through engineering and manufacturing improvements, notably machining the upper receiver from a single piece of steel.

Zel Custom Manufacturing also announced that the Tactilite is now available for the popular .338 Lapua cartridge, in addition its the existing lines of .50 BMG and .416 Barrett conversion kits.

“Machining the upper receiver from a solid piece of steel offers several important advantages,” said Michael Brendzel, president of Zel Custom Manufacturing.

“First, it allows us to create an integrated scope rail that will not lose zero.

Second, we are able to precisely align the integrated scope rail with an integrated barrel extension to assure the greatest accuracy.

Third, the solid receiver is stronger and more durable than the cast and/or welded uppers offered by competitors. While our approach is more costly in time and materials, we have taken the opportunity to reengineer our processes and have been able to maintain our well-known value pricing.”

Based on the success of the Tactilite chambered in .50 BMG and .416 Barrett, Zel Custom Manufacturing also announced the introduction of a Tactilite chambered in .338 Lapua. “The .338 Lapua fills a critical void and we believe that Zel Custom provides an excellent value option in this space,” Brendzel stated.

Last week, Zel Custom Manufacturing started shipping Gen-3 Tactilite uppers to major firearms distributors, including RSR Group, to be available to dealers in time for the holidays.

About Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC
Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC is the manufacturer the Tactilite line of big-bore AR-conversions kits. Zel Custom maintains all its production facilities in Odessa, Florida. For more information, please visit us at www.tactilite.com or www.zelcustom.com.

Tactilitie .416 Barrett AR-15 Conversion Kit

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ODESSA, FL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Due on the success of the Tacilite .50 BMG, Zel Custom Manufacturing has released, today, a new line of Tactilite that convert a standard AR-15 into a .416 Barrett bolt-action rifle.

The Tactilite, a complete upper assembly that allows a user to quickly convert an AR-15 rifle into a precision single-shot, bolt-action rifle, chambered in either .50 BMG or .416 Barrett, has been a big hit for Zel Custom. Since its release in June 2009, the Tactilite has been enthusiastically received by the shooting community and have caused sales to skyrocket for the new company.

“From casual shooters to the professional user to even the on-line gaming community, the Tactilite .50 BMG has received an incredibly positive response. Now, we’re proud to offer a version chambered in .416 Barrett, to meet the needs of both the California market and those who want to use this incredible new chambering,” said Michael Brendzel, president of Zel Custom Mfg. “The .416 Barrett is more powerful than the .50 BMG out to 1000 yards. We expect a lot of exciting news around this chambering in the coming years.”

To celebrate the new offering, Zel Custom will be offering special deals to Zel Custom Facebook fans and Twitter followers- simply visit www.zelcustom.com or search “Tactilite” on Facebook or Twitter.

About Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC
Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC is the manufacturer the Tactilite line of big-bore ARconversions kits. Zel Custom maintains all its production facilities in Odessa, Florida. For more information, please visit us at www.tactilite.com or www.zelcustom.com.

Barrett Model 98B Long-Range Precision Rifle

Murfreesboro, TN – -(ShootingWire.com)-  Chambered in .338 Lapua Mag., Barrett’s new 98Bravo, is “…a rifle capable of achieving legendary .50 BMG accuracy at 1,000 yards in a size palatable to most anyone,” writes Associate Editor Ed Friedman in the April issue of Shooting Illustrated. “You’re rapidly running out of excuses not to own a Barrett,”

Barrett 98 Bravo Long-Range Precision Rifle

The new rifle, which graces the front cover of the magazine, produced sub-MOA accuracy in gusts of 16 to 21 mph, has a 27-inch fluted barrel and the bolt is encased in an unusual polymer guide-protecting it from the elements and minimizing fouling from dirt and dust. Unlike most bolt-action rifles, it was also designed to be modular. “The 98Bravo was designed from the ground up to be easily adaptable to different needs,” Chris Barrett explained to Friedman.

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