Weatherby Mark V Rifle Production Comes Home

Weatherby.com

Paso Robles, CA - -(Ammoland.com)- Weatherby has moved Mark V rifle production to company headquarters in Paso Robles, Calif. Mark V rifles had been manufactured in Brainerd, Minn., since 1999.

“I am very proud that our Mark V rifles are once again being made here in California,” said company President Ed Weatherby.

“By going in-house, we can more easily oversee and control all aspects of craftsmanship, production, quality control and shipping. The Mark V has always been the heart and soul of the Weatherby brand. It’s only fitting that our first-born rifle has come home.”

Weatherby introduced the Mark V action in 1958. The first Mark V models were made in the company’s facility in South Gate, Calif. Over the years, Weatherby has built the Mark V action in factories from the U.S. to Germany to Japan.

“Today, many still refer to our Mark V action as the world’s strongest bolt action,” Weatherby remarked. “Hunters and shooters around the world continue to recognize Mark V rifles for their flat-shooting, hard-hitting and accurate performance.”

For more information, contact a local Weatherby dealer, call the company at (805) 227-2600 or visit www.weatherby.com.

Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc.’s line features the popular Vanguard and legendary Mark V rifles (production and custom), Threat Response shotguns and rifles, semi-auto and pump shotguns, premium ammunition and security/shooting accessories. The company is based in Paso Robles, Calif., and invites all hunters and shooters to visit and join its free online community at www.weatherbynation.com.

Merkel RX Helix Bolt Action Rifle

Merkel Arms

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –(Ammoland.com)- Merkel has cast aside traditional workings of the bolt-action design that has reigned supreme for more than a century, and it has created a truly revolutionary design of bolt action that cycles in half the length of the conventional system.

This new Merkel rifle is the linear-bolt-action Merkel RX Helix, and it stands as the fastest operating centerfire bolt action in the world.

The modern repeating bolt-action rifle hasn’t changed much since the introduction of the Model 98 back in 1898 by famed gunmaker Paul Mauser. One afternoon in hunting camp, 112 years after Mauser created his bolt-action design, a pair of Merkel engineers decided it was time to create the next generation of bolt-action rifle. After a lengthy collaboration, the pair came up with a design for the rifle that would ultimately become the revolutionary RX Helix—a design that is nothing short of genius.

Amazingly, while the RX Helix is a straight-pull rifle, it retains the strength and safety of a rotary bolt head with seven locking lugs, as well as a fully enclosed, hard-anodized-aluminum action housing. The RX Helix’s linear motion of the bolt handle is transmitted to the bolt head at a ratio of one-to-two by way of a revolutionary transmission gearing system, providing for smooth and fast cycling without the rotational or tipping movement found on other straight-pull bolt-action rifles.

The Merkel linear-bolt-action system cycles exceptionally fast, which allows more time for aiming and accurate follow-up shots. Since the RX Helix employs a closed action, the bolt body doesn’t travel outside that action, therefore the shooter can maintain cheekweld with an eye on the target as he cycles the bolt. The RX Helix’s bolt handle is also exceptionally easy to manipulate for left-handed shooters, as they can maintain cheekweld while using the support hand to cycle the action.

The RX Helix features a manual cocking lever on the tang and a direct trigger system. The rifles patented linkage-driven-hammer system provides maximum ignition energy for flawless operation and added confidence when hunting dangerous game.

A true takedown rifle for exceptionally easy packing, the RX Helix can be dismantled almost effortlessly in a matter of seconds without tools for cleaning or transportation. The RX Helix has a universal action length that covers calibers from .222 Rem. to .300 Win. Mag., and changing calibers takes less than a minute with the appropriate barrel, bolt and magazine. Weaver rails are integrated into the action, and fast-acquisition iron sights with three-dot rear and one-dot front fiber-optic inserts are standard.

The RX Helix is available in a standard black configuration as well as four levels of design—Arabesque, Wild Boar, Spirit and Deluxe. An all-carbon-fiber version is also available either with or without a carbon-wrapped barrel. The RX Helix is available in a wide range of popular calibers including .222 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5×55 SE, .270 Win., 7×64, .308 Win., .30-’06 Sprg., 8×57 IS, 9.3×62, 7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. Mag. Barrel lengths vary according to caliber, and additional barrels, bolts and magazines are available for caliber changes. The MSRP for the standard black rifle with Grade 2 wood is $3,795.

For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane, Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Merkel Rifle Specifications

• Model: RX Helix
• Purpose: Hunting & target shooting
• Manufacturer: Merkel Jagd und Sportwaffen, GmbH
• Operation: Linear-bolt-action repeating rifle
• Caliber: Mini: .222 Rem., .223 Rem.; Standard: 6.5X55 Swe., .270 Win.,
  7X64, .308 Win, .30-’06 Sprg., 8X57 IS, 9.3X62mm; Magnum: 7mm
  Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag.
• Magazine type/capacity: Steel detachable box/3 rounds; 5-round magazine optional
• Action material: Hard-anodized aluminum
• Barrel: Cold-hammer-forged steel Mini: 20-inch; Standard: 22-inch; Magnum: 24-inch
• Rifling : CIP standard for caliber
• Sights: Iron sights; integral Weaver rail
• Safety: Tang-mounted manual cocking lever
• Trigger type: Two-stage direct
• Pull weight: 2 lbs., 1 oz. – Adjustable
• Stock material/type: Walnut/Classic profile
• Finish: Oil
• Length of pull: 14.4 inches
• Drop at comb: 1.3 inches
• Drop at heel: 2.7 inches
• Recoil pad: Elastomer; .6-inch thick
• Sling swivels: Detachable
• Checkering: Laser-cut checkering on grip and foreend
• Weight, empty: 6 lbs., 6.4 ozs.
• Overall length: 42.1 inches (Standard)
• Variations: Helix Arabesque: With arabesques laser engraving
• Helix Wild Boar: With wild boar laser engraving
• Helix Spirit: Hand engraved two animals surrounded by leaves or oaks
• Helix Deluxe: Hand engraved three animals surrounded by leaves or oaks
• Helix Carbon: carbon-fiber stock with or without carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel
• Included accessories: Owner’s manual, one detachable box magazine, plastic case, two Sling swivels
• MSRP: $3,795 (Standard)

Remington Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary Rifle

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- In 1962, Remington Arms Company, LLC., (“Remington”) introduced a bolt- action rifle that had an immediate and major impact on the shooting world. Advertised as, “the world’s strongest bolt-action,” the Model 700 ultimately earned its reputation for delivering out-of- the-box accuracy and rock-solid dependability.

With more than 5 million units sold, the Model 700 family of rifles is the most diverse centerfire rifle line available today. There are stainless, rich-blued and matte-finished versions to choose from with a variety of stock options that includes camo, synthetic, walnut and laminate – all offered in a range of calibers unrivaled in the industry.

But there’s only one Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary rifle, and Remington is proud to announce this limited-edition rifle designed specifically to celebrate a milestone in the history of the legendary Model 700.

The 50th Anniversary rifle design is based on the original 1962 Model 700 BDL, a designation that was originally an acronym for B-Deluxe Grade. The classic look continues with a satin- finished “B” grade American walnut stock with right-handed cheek piece. Enhancing the classic look of the stock are cut fleur-de-lis-style checkering and period-style, white-line spacers on the black fore-end and pistol-grip caps, as well as a black-vented recoil pad.

The durable 24-inch carbon steel, magnum-contoured, rifle-sighted barrel features satin-blued finish for a striking appearance. Other standard features include a drilled and tapped receiver for scope mounting; four-round magazine capacity; sling swivel studs; and our patented, accuracy-enhancing, X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger set at 3 ½ pounds. Further identifying the limited edition Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary rifle for collectors and enthusiasts is a commemorative logo laser- engraved on the magazine floor plate.

The Model 700 50th Anniversary rifle is chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. The cartridge was introduced in 1962 along with the Model 700. Since 1962, hunters have admired the 7mm Remington Magnum as an excellent long-range, flat-shooting, big-game cartridge. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the pairing of rifle and caliber.

The Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary rifle is available at a suggested retail price of $1399.

For additional information on the Model 700 family of rifles and other Remington products, please visit our web site at www.remington.com .

About Remington Arms Company, LLC:
Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

DPMS Firearms Compact Hunter Rifle

DPMS Firearms

St. Cloud, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Hunters have been asking for an even lighter, more compact hunting LR Series rifle. DPMS Firearms (“DPMS”) proudly presents the newest member of the family, the Compact Hunter.

Designed specifically for smaller stature shooters, the Compact Hunter is the perfect choice for youth, female or hunters who prefer compact firearms for hunting in brush or confined areas.

The Compact Hunter features a 16-inch Teflon-coated stainless barrel, carbon fiber free- float tube, Hogue pistol grip and a B5 Systems – Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) stock.

The DPMS Compact Hunter is offered chambered in Chambered in 308 Winchester and will soon be available in other Hunter series calibers.

For more information on the DPMS Hunter Series of rifles, please visit http:// www.dpmsinc.com

About DPMS Firearms
DPMS Firearms, (“DPMS”) is an industry leader in providing quality AR-style rifles, components and accessories. No other company offers more styles or configurations of AR rifles. DPMS provides choices for high-power and small-bore shooters by offering rifles and assemblies chambered in 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 5.56×45 NATO, 243Winchester, 260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.8×43 SPC, 30 Remington AR, 308 Winchester and 338 Federal. More information about the company can be found at www.dpmsinc.com.

Nesika Bay Precision Bolt Actions

Dakota Arms

Sturgis, SD --(Ammoland.com)- Nesika Bay Precision Actions, a Dakota Arms Company, started with a simple idea. Use state of the art CNC equipment and the best aerospace materials available to build the finest, most accurate bolt actions ever.

Nesika actions are regarded by custom rifle builders and shooters as extremely accurate actions. In fact, Nesika actions have won dozens of benchrest and tactical shooting competitions throughout the world.

Renowned by competition shooters and hunters who demand pin-point accuracy, all Nesika actions are built to exacting tolerances and aerospace quality standards rarely found in the firearms industry today.

Nesika Action Models and Specifications:

Nesika Classic
The flat-bottom actions are the classic Nesika Style. They are the first choice when beauty and precision are required for the ultimate rifle.

The Classic model is offered in three sizes – short, medium, and long to accept a wide variety of cartridges. See below for models.

• Model R (short) – .223, PPC, BR Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.35″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL: 7.38″, EL 2.71″, Port 2.55″ Weight: 34.5 oz Single Shot Available Repeater cut not available
• Model E (med) – .243, .308, 6.5/284 Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.35″
• Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL: 8.11″, EL 3.21″, Port 2.75″ Weight: 37.8 oz Single Shot Available Repeater cut available
• Model G (long) – 30-06, .270, RUM Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.35″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL: 8.86″, EL 3.96″, Port 3.50″ Weight: 42 oz Single Shot Available Repeater cut available

Nesika Round
Like all Nesika actions, the Nesika Round actions feature the “Borden Bumps,” designed to yield less than .001 inch clearance when in the locked position.

The Round action is available in three sizes – short, medium, and long. A .750 diameter bolt for Lazzeroni and Lapua magnums is also available.

• Model J (short) – .223, PPC, BR Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545 Receiver Diameter: 1.35 or 1.47 Bolt Diameter: .700 Dimensions: AL 7.36, EL 2.71, Port 2.55 Single Shot Available Repeater cut not available
• Model K (med) – .243, .308, 6.5/284 Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545 Receiver Diameter: 1.35, 1.47 or 1.70 Bolt Diameter: .700 Dimensions: AL: 8.11, EL 3.21, Port 2.75 Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box magazine
• Model L (long) – 30-06, .270, RUM Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545 Receiver Diameter: 1.35, 1.47 or 1.70 Bolt Diameter: .700 Dimensions: AL: 8.86, EL 3.96, Port 3.50 Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box magazine
• Model S (med) – short Lazzeroni Bolt Face Opening: .390-.590 Receiver Diameter: 1.35, 1.47 Bolt Diameter: .750 Dimensions: AL: 8.11, EL 3.21, Port 2.75 Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box magazine
• Model M (long) – Lapua, Lazzeroni Bolt Face Opening: .390-.590 Receiver Diameter: 1.35, 1.47 Bolt Diameter: .750 Dimensions: AL: 8.86, EL 3.96, Port 3.50 Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box magazine

Nesika Hunter
Derived from the round Nesika Benchrest action the Hunter Action is a lightweight hunting-style action featuring faceted sides and a large loading port.

The T and V Hunter actions come standard as repeaters with plunger style ejectors and a recoil lug – the cornerstone of your most accurate hunting rifle.

• Model C – .223, PPC, BR Bolt Face Opening: .380-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL 7.36″, EL 2.71″, Port 2.55″ Single Shot Only Plunger ejector, drop bolt handle, fluted bolt, recoil lug
• Model T – .243, .380, 6.5/284, WSM Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL 8.11″, EL 3.21″, Port 2.75″ Standard repeater cut for hinged floorplate or detachable box Plunger ejector, drop bolt handle, fluted bolt, recoil lug
• Model V – 30-06, .270, RUM, 300 Win Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL 8.86″, EL 3.96″, Port 3.5″
• Standard repeater cut for hinged floorplate or detachable box Plunger ejector, drop bolt handle, fluted bolt, recoil lug
• Model MH – Lazzeroni, .338 Lapua Bolt Face Opening: .480-.590″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350″ Bolt Diameter: .750″ Dimensions: AL 8.86″, EL 3.96″, Port 3.5″ Standard repeater cut for hinged floorplate or detachable box Plunger ejector, drop bolt handle, fluted bolt, recoil lug

Nesika Tactical
True, dependable performance comes in a rock solid platform from Nesika. The Nesika Tactical actions come in action lengths to fit a variety of calibers, from .308 to the awesome Lapua Magnum.

All three models feature a non-fluted bolt, mechanical ejector, large bolt knob, and a 1913 Mil. Std. scope rail with six 8-40 screws and two dowel pins for unsurpassed strength.

• Model KT – .243, .308, 6.5/284 Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350 or 1.470″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL 8.11″, 7.36″, 2.55″ Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box
• Model LT – 30-06, .270, RUM Bolt Face Opening: .390-.545″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350″ Bolt Diameter: .700″ Dimensions: AL 8.88″, 3.98″, 3.50″ Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box
• Model MT – Lazzeroni, .338 Lapua Bolt Face Opening: .480-.590″ Receiver Diameter: 1.350 or 1.470″ Bolt Diameter: .750″ Dimensions: AL 8.86″, 3.96″, 3.50″ Single Shot Available Repeater cut available in detachable box

About Dakota Arms:
Established in 1982 and headquartered in Sturgis, South Dakota, Dakota Arms is the leading manufacturer of custom rifles for the sporting markets. The Dakota product lines are universally recognized for outstanding quality, design, accuracy and aesthetic appeal. The Dakota brands include Nesika, and Miller Arms. Nesika Bay Precision actions and rifles renowned for their exceptional accuracy; Miller Arms is known for the reliability and performance of its single-shot actions and custom rifles.

EuroOptic Ltd & Blaser USA Announce Retail Sales of 2012 Blaser R8 Ultimate Safari Rifle Package

Blaser USA

Montoursville, Pennsylvania --(Ammoland.com)- EuroOptic Ltd is pleased to announce that in cooperation with Blaser USA, they will be the US retailer of the 2012 Blaser R8 Ultimate Safari package.

As a modular rifle, the Blaser R8 has no peer and offers an excellent selection of calibers to accompany you on your next big game hunting trip.

This particular offer includes the Blaser R8 Big Bore steel receiver with savanna colored synthetic stock for the utmost in durability and strength. It is paired with two Selous style barrels both with banded sling swivel and front sight. One barrel will be semi weight contour chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. A second barrel is available in safari contour with choice of calibers ranging from .375 H&H Magnum to the extremely powerful .500 Jeffery. Combine this with choice of Blaser scope mounting system, all weather airline approved Pelican case, the option of Blaser’s innovative illumination control system and you have the aptly named Ultimate Safari Package. So whether you are taking plains game or dangerous game, the Blaser R8 Ultimate Safari package prepares you for any situation.

EuroOptic specializes in premium sport optics, as well as hunting and tactical rifles. We feature the world’s largest inventory of Nightforce, Swarovski, Zeiss, and Schmidt & Bender rifle scopes as well as a large selection of Blaser, Sauer and Mauser rifles. Unlike modern day web stores that forwards orders to the manufacturer for fulfillment, we process and ship from our own inventory. We point this out as many of the items on our shelves simply are not available elsewhere, even though they are listed as in stock elsewhere. Please visit us online at www.EuroOptic.com. Our knowledgeable staff is waiting to assist you.

For more information on Blaser’s complete line of rifles and shotguns visit us on the web at www.blaser-usa.com.

Ruger American Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to present the Ruger American Rifle, an all new, 100% American made bolt-action rifle that sets a new standard of excellence among value-priced, bolt-action rifles.

Offered in short- and long-action calibers, the Ruger American Rifle combines the rugged reliability of Ruger’s past with the award-winning ingenuity featured in so many of Ruger’s new products.

“The Ruger American Rifle delivers exciting features and outstanding accuracy at a very reasonable price,” remarked Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer. “Our new rifle is lightweight and quick handling, yet manages recoil surprisingly well. With a great trigger, smooth-cycling bolt, and tack-driving accuracy, the Ruger American Rifle gives hunters an affordable tool to achieve success in the field,” he concluded.

The 6-1/4 pound Ruger American Rifle offers no-compromise engineering innovation, proving that a world class rifle need not come with a high price tag. The new Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user-adjustable between three and five pounds. Ruger’s new patent-pending Power Bedding™ system utilizes stainless-steel bedding blocks insert-molded into the stock to positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel. The barrel’s rifling is cold hammer forged to exacting tolerances, providing sub-MOA accuracy, long-term endurance, and a mirror-smooth finish that is easy to clean.

The Ruger American Rifle’s three-lug, 70 degree bolt provides ample scope clearance, and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling from the shoulder. The reliable 4-round, rotary magazine fits flush with the stock and offers the smooth feed that has become the hallmark of Ruger rotary magazines. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included scope bases.

Ruger American Rifle

The Ruger American Rifle carries easily, shoulders quickly, and shoots comfortably, thanks to the ergonomic design of its trim, lightweight stock with an ambidextrous palm swell, forend finger relief, and soft rubber recoil pad. The easily accessible tang safety, which can be placed “on safe” while the bolt is cycled, is complemented by the passive, trigger-mounted safety which positively locks the trigger for an additional measure of security.

Ruger American Rifle

For more information on the new Ruger American Rifle, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Ruger American Rifle or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Legacy Sports Howa Hunter Scope Combo Rifle Package

Legacy Sports International

Reno, NV - -(Ammoland.com)- Legacy Sports International announces the addition of the Howa/Hunter and Howa Hunter Scope Combo package.

These new package rifles are available in 20, 22 inch standard (#2 contour) barrels and 24 inch magnum barrels, in either blued or stainless configurations.

Many sportsmen prefer the look and feel of a solid wood stock on their hunting rifle. Enter the Howa Hunter. Made with a one-piece high grade walnut stock, the Hunter model features fine checkering at the forend and pistol grip, and a Monte Carlo style cheek piece.

The Howa Hunter comes with a rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs already mounted. And of course, the field proven M1500 Howa barreled action in blued or stainless. Scoped models (blued, only) are equipped with a one-piece base and a great Nikko Stirling GameKing 3.5-10×44 scope with 1 inch tube.

The GameKing scope features high-grade, coated lenses, parallax adjustment, waterproof bezel caps and finger adjustable turrets for windage and elevation. An LRX reticule illuminated in either red or green finishes off this great hunting scope.

Howa rifles feature the NEW HACT two-stage trigger system, three position safety, forged, flat-bottomed receiver and forged, two lug bolt.

Howa rifles are known for their accuracy and dependability.

HOWA HUNTER WALNUT RIFLE (Rifle, Only)

Catalog Number, Caliber, Length of Pull, Overall Length, Weight, MSRP

BLUED

• HHR50201+ .223 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR50401+ .204 Ruger 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR51201+ .22-250 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR52101+ .243 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR52301+ 6.5x55SW 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR52401+ .25-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR52601+ .270 Win. 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR53101+ .308 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR53201+ .30-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $673.00
• HHR53301+ .300 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” .45lbs $725.00
• HHR53401+ .338 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $725.00
• HHR53701+ 7mm Rem. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $725.00
• HHR53901+ .375 Ruger 24” 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $725.00
• HHR53905+ .375 Ruger 20” 13.37” 40.5” 7.45lbs $725.00

STAINLESS

• HHR50212+ .223 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR50412+ .204 Ruger 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR51212+ .22-250 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR52112+ .243 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR52312+ 6.5x55SW 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR52412+ .25-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR52612+ .270 Win. 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR53112+ .308 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR53212+ .30-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $808.00
• HHR53312+ .300 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $834.00
• HHR53412+ .338 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $834.00
• HHR53712+ 7mm Rem. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $834.00
• HHR53912+ .375 Ruger 24” 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $834.00
• HHR53915+ .375 Ruger 20” 13.37” 40.5” 7.45lbs $834.00

HOWA HUNTER WALNUT GAMEKING COMBO with Nikko Stirling 3.5-10×44 GameKing Scop

Catalog Number, Caliber, Length of Pull, Overall Length, Weight, MSRP

• HHR60201+ .223 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR60401+ .204 Ruger 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR61201+ .22-250 Rem. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR62101+ .243 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR62301+ 6.5x55SW 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR62401+ .25-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR62601+ .270 Win. 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR63101+ .308 Win. 13.37” 42” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR63201+ .30-06 13.37” 42.5” 7.45lbs $737.00
• HHR63301+ .300 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $750.00
• HHR63401+ .338 Win. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $750.00
• HHR63701+ 7mm Rem. Mag. 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $750.00
• HHR63901+ .375 Ruger 24” 13.37” 44.5” 7.45lbs $750.00
• HHR63905+ .375 Ruger 20” 13.37” 40.5” 7.45lbs $750.00

About:
Legacy Sports International, LLC is an importer of firearms and shooting accessories. Bringing in high quality, reliable and affordable products for shooting and hunting enthusiasts is the mission of Legacy Sports’ business. With well-respected brands including Howa and Puma rifles, Nikko Stirling optics, Escort shotguns, and Citadel handguns and shotguns. This is why Legacy Sports is known as “The Most Trusted Name in the Shooting Industry.” For more information contact: www.legacysports.com

Howa Hogue Targetmaster Combo Rifle Package

Legacy Sports International

Reno, NV - -(Ammoland.com)- Legacy Sports International announces the addition of the Howa/Hogue/Targetmaster combo package.

These new package rifles are available in 20 inch heavy (#6 contour) barrels, in either standard or fluted barrel configurations.

Fluted barrel models are available in either black or o.d. green colored Hogue Overmolded stocks in .223 Win. or .308 Win. calibers. Standard heavy barrel models are also available in black or o.d. green Hogue stocks in .223 Win., .22-250 Rem. or .308 Win. calibers.

Hogue stocks are weather resistant and chemical resistant, and offer aluminum pillar bedding under a high-tack, rubberized skin that comes with cobblestone grip surfaces on the forend and pistol grip.

All Howa/Targetmaster combos feature Nikko-Stirling Targetmaster 4-16×44 scopes. Targetmaster scopes feature high grade glass with light gathering coatings, saddle parallax adjustment and threaded sunshade. A 30mm body allows more light to enter the scope.

Turrrets are target style, allowing for easy setting adjustment. Just pull out and turn! Push down again to lock. And, the Targetmaster also allows you to re-zero your scope without special tools – a function needed for quick windage and elevation adjustments on the bench or in the field. The Nikko-Stirling Targetmaster 4-16×44 features a Mil Dot reticule etched into the glass that is illuminated with red light.

Howa rifles feature the NEW HACT two-stage trigger system, three position safety, forged, flat-bottomed receiver and forged, two lug bolt. Howa rifles are known for their accuracy and dependability.

Catalog Stock

Number Caliber Color Barrel Length & Contour Length of Pull Overall Length Weight MSRP

20” HEAVY FLUTED BLUE BARREL

• HGT80227+ .223 BLK 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $782.00
• HGT80228+ .223 GRN 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $782.00
• HGT83127+ .308 BLK 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $782.00
• HGT83128+ .308 GRN 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $782.00

20” HEAVY BLUE BARREL

• HGT90227+ .223 BLK 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00
• HGT90228+ .223 GRN 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00
• HGT91227+ .22-250 BLK 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00
• HGT91228+ .22-250 GRN 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00
• HGT93127+ .308 BLK 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00
• HGT93128+ .308 GRN 22” #2 13.87” 42.25” 9.35 lbs $744.00

About:
Legacy Sports International, LLC is an importer of firearms and shooting accessories. Bringing in high quality, reliable and affordable products for shooting and hunting enthusiasts is the mission of Legacy Sports’ business. With well-respected brands including Howa and Puma rifles, Nikko Stirling optics, Escort shotguns, and Citadel handguns and shotguns. This is why Legacy Sports is known as “The Most Trusted Name in the Shooting Industry.” For more information contact: www.legacysports.com

Big Horn Armory Model 89 Lever-Action Carbine

Big Horn Armory

Cody, WY --(Ammoland.com)- Obadiah was a field mouse living on his land out in the country in Wyoming.

Because of his hard work, he was a successful farmer and business mouse.

However, Obadiah was completely surrounded by large cats. Some of these cats had land with mineral rights that, if worked correctly, could bring great wealth and a contented way of life for the cat community.

The problem with the cats was that, even with all the land and potential wealth, they fixated their time and hostile efforts on the tiny patch of extremely productive land that Obadiah owned. In the name of their cat- God, they declared a holy cat war on Obadiah, his family and his fellow mice who lived on this land.

Obadiah from the Bible was a successful man who was a servant of God and used his own wealth to hide and protect the persecuted. The Wyoming Obadiah was also a protector of his fellow mice.

The cats came on multiple occasions to strike at Obadiah, many times in herds of cats. I am sure you can recall the expression “like trying to herd cats,” implying that, just as you cannot make a group of cats move in the same direction, at the same time, to accomplish a common goal, you cannot make some people move to accomplish a task. Trying to get a group of cats to strike at a common target and function in a coordinated effort is extremely rare.

What cats will do is wait until one cat has wounded its prey, and then the un-herd will move in as a collective body to share in the spoils.

Wyoming Obadiah, knowing the ways of cats and that he had a duty to protect his land and his fellow mice, decided he must out-gun the cats. He acquired a Wyoming made Big Horn Armory Model 89 lever action rifle in 500 S&W magnum. The cats were sorely afraid of the Model 89. They did not have such a weapon. They knew the Model 89 was capable of massive destruction of cats, should they attempt to attack Obadiah.

So they did what cats and children do when they do not get their way-they whined and complained to whomever would listen. “We do not have a Model 89 and no one will give us one.” “It is not fair.” “There needs to be a worldwide committee set up to look into Obadiah and his Model 89.” “There needs to be restrictions placed on Obadiah, his land and his Model 89.”

After all, what happens if the next time a cat or un-herd of cats tries attacking Obadiah, and he is so concerned he cannot repel the cats by conventional means, he brings out the big gun-the Model 89? Why won’t someone give us cats a Model 89? It is not fair-it is not fair. Do you think if we stood in the streets just outside of Obadiah’s land and threw stones & rocks and called to our cat-God to destroy Obadiah, that someone would give us a Model 89?

The cats were sorely afraid of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 Lever-Action Carbine.

The Model 89 is so powerful that if Obadiah fires it at one cat, the collateral damage down range may include many other cats. That is not fair-that is not fair. Obadiah continues to try to live in peace, even as he is circled daily by ever larger and more vicious cat-God inspired felines who wish to attack and be martyred into cat heaven.

Obadiah is a God fearing mouse and does not want the blood of many cats on his hands. He knows how the Model 89 works and what it will do to the cats, but he has never fired the “89.” He truly fears the day will come when he must make that deadly decision.

Obadiah knows he can fire the “89” many times and smite his enemies, but if he fails to defend even once, the cat un-herds will rush in and feed on the bodies of his fellow mice. If this happens, Obadiah’s lands will fall-perhaps-forever into the paws of the cats. Cats, who, after feasting on the dead, will allow the land to go feral and barren. The cats will also be free to prey on mice living outside of Obadiah’s former land and protection.

Make no mistake-Obadiah will use his Model 89, firing a Mt. Baldy Bullet, 50 caliber, 450 grain cat annihilating, Keith bullet, specially lubricated with beeswax and lard. He will do this before he allows the destruction of his own kind and his land, driving a spike into the heart of evil.

Cats have no idea what is truly fair or unfair, but they must learn–hopefully not from the mouth of a Model 89.

DPMS 6.8 SPC Hunter Carbine

DPMS Firearms

St. Cloud, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Since the 6.8 SPC first came onto the scene, DPMS customers have found a use for the round as an effective cartridge for hunting medium to large size game.

For these customers, DPMS now is pleased to release a 6.8 SPC Hunter.

Configured to match the hugely successful DPMS LR Hunter series, the 6.8 Hunter delivers the energy to take deer, hogs, and predators in the lighter, handier AR platform.

For your next hunt, when forced to choose between power, fast handling, and quick follow up shots, choose all of the above. MSRP: $1,229

About:
DPMS Panther Arms, the second largest manufacturer of AR-15 rifles, specializes in producing quality, hand crafted, American made, black rifles. These renowned rifles are dependable, affordable and extremely accurate, capable of sub MOA groupings straight out of the box. DPMS manufactures rifles in a variety of calibers, including: .204 Ruger, .22LR, 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, 6.8mm Remington SPC, 7.62x39mm, .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, .308 Winchester and .300 Remington SAUM. Visit: www.dpmsinc.com

Armalite AR-10(T) Rifle

ArmaLite Inc

Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- ArmaLite announced the return of its popular Hog Gun, the AR-10(T) Carbine. Within 10 days every one of them was gone. Now, nine months later, IT’S BACK, it’s in stock, and you can have one for this year’s hunting season.

But if you want one, don’t wait. This finely crafted weapon has been produced once again in a small batch. Quantities are limited and will not last long.

“This AR-10(T) Carbine combines the light weight and compact size of the carbine with the accuracy of the Target Model to give you a rifle that outperforms all other carbines. You will be ready on your next hunt with the easy carry and weather resistant stainless steel barrel chambered in 7.62 NATO.” says Tacticle-Life.com.

Specs:

• Model: AR-10(T) Carbine with Free Float Handguard in Black
• Caliber: .308/7.62mm NATO
• Barrel: 16″ Stainless Steel Barrel
• Rifling Twist: RH 1:11.25″
• Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
• Front Sight Base: Gas Block with Picatinny Rail
• Upper Receiver: Forged Flat Top Receiver with Picatinny Rail and Forward
• Assist
• Trigger: Two Stage National Match
• Overall Length: 37.5″
• Weight: 8.6 lbs
• Accuracy: 1 MOA

Included with Rifle: One 10 Round Magazine, One 20 Round Magazine, Black Case, Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Your Price: $1,892.00 ea.

Armalite AR-10T Hog Gun

About:
ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry. We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, 300 Winchester, 338 Lapua, and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols. Visit: www.armalite.com

CZ 557 Sporter .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- CZ’s newest bolt action is the CZ 557 Sporter.

The CZ 557 delivers the quality and accuracy expected from a CZ rifle at a significant cost savings over the CZ 550 line.

The new rifle retains the forged receiver, integral scope dovetails and top quality hammer forged barrel on other CZ rifles, but incorporates a short extractor and a plunger style ejector for smoother operation and enhanced ejection.

The 2 position receiver mounted safety has been upgraded to allow the bolt to be operated while in the “safe” position.

The trigger is fully adjustable for pull weight, creep, and overtravel enabling the user to tune it to match their individual shooting style, but does not have the set function of the CZ SST trigger system. The CZ 557 Sporter model “sports” a checkered American pattern hardwood stock, and matte finished blued steel.
Weight. 7.8lbs length 41.5″ Lop 14.25″, Bbl 20.6″

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 806703 04140 CZ 557 SPORTER cal. 30-06, short extractor TBA

About:
CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

CZ USA 550 Carbine Rifle

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The 550 Carbine is a reliable and versatile platform that adapts easily to the wide variety of hunting methods and locations the traveling hunter is exposed to when pursuing different species across the globe.

With a 20.6” barrel it is compact enough easily maneuver with it in a blind or when hopping out of the safari vehicle.

The American pattern Kevlar stock is ultra stable with a full length bedding block, and while it is designed to be used primarily with optics, it is equipped with adjustable back up iron sights as well.

If the scope should be damaged, or you find yourself in thick cover or hunting close fast moving game, the short sight radius of the 20.6” barrel helps you get on target quickly.

The 550 Medium Kevlar takes the basic concept and advantages the of the Carbine model, and adds an additional 2 inches of barrel length increasing the bore volume enough to take advantage of the long range capabilities of the 7mm Rem. Mag.

• 550 Carbine, Kevlar stock ,9.3×62, .30-06 – weight 7.0lbs length 41.25” Lop 14.00 bl 20.5”
• 550 Medium, Kevlar stock, 7mm Rem. Mag – weight 8.0lbs length 44.5” Lop 14.00” barrel 23.6”

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 04154 CZ 550 Carbine cal. 30-06, iron sights, KEVLAR STOCK $999
• 04173 CZ 550 Medium KEVLAR cal. 7mm Rem.Mag, LPA sights, $1,058

About:
CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

Armalite AR-10(T) Rifle

ArmaLite Inc

Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- It’s the rifle you want, in the caliber you asked for.

The new ArmaLite AR-10(T) chambered in .260 Remington. This is ArmaLite’s legendary “T” to a “tee.” Its 22” stainless steel Match barrel and National Match trigger perfectly complement the flat shooting, ultra-accurate .260 Remington Cartridge.

The AR-10(T) in .260 is a hunter’s dream for game as small as bobcats and as big as brown bears. Marksmen will value its dead on accuracy in match shooting. The .260 is especially suited to younger or novice shooters because of its low recoil. ArmaLite’s customers have been asking for this rifle. Now, it’s here for the 2010-2011 hunting season. See your ArmaLite dealer for details.

About:
ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry. We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, 300 Winchester, 338 Lapua, and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols. Visit: www.armalite.com

Steyr Arms Jeff Cooper Scout Hunting Rifle

Steyr Arms

TRUSSVILLE, Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- Steyr Arms is now shipping the Limited Edition Jeff Cooper Scout Packages to dealers across the country.

Only 300 of these commemorative packages were produced and are certain to become a collectors item like the original Jeff Cooper Scout Rifles.

The Steyr Scout Rifle was developed as the perfect hunting rifle of legendary Col. Jeff Cooper. This Commemorative package is being re-released for a limited time.

The package includes the Steyr Scout .308 rifle with original grey stock, JC Logo hard case and soft case, Steyr factory mounts, Leupold 2.5 power long eye relief optic, JC Logo Ching Sling, Special Hardback Edition book, “The Art of the Rifle” by Col Jeff Cooper, two 5 round magazines, Jeff Cooper Authenticity Certificate, owners manual, and factory shot card.

All rifles have been custom serialized with the initials JC starting with JC001.

If you were not on the pre-order list, contact your authorized Steyr retailer today or click here to reserve one for yourself.

Steyr Arms Rifle Specifications:

• Model: Jeff Cooper Commemorative Scout
• Purpose: General-purpose rifle
• Manufacturer: Steyr Mannlicher GmbH Kleinraming, Austria
• Importer: Steyr Arms, Inc. www.steyrarms.com
• Operation: Bolt-action repeating rifle
• Caliber: .308 Winchester
• Action material: 25CrMo4 steel
• Magazine type/capacity: Polymer double-stack detachable box/5 rounds
• Barrel: 20-inch
• Rifling: Four-groove, 1:12 RH twist
• Sights: Flip-up iron sights; integral top rail
• Finish: Mannox®
• Safety: 3+1 position safety
• Trigger type: Single-stage
• Pull weight: 4 pounds, 8 ounces (user adjustable)
• Stock material/type: Scout Gray polymer with integrated bipod & UIT rail
• Recoil pad: Elastomer
• Sling swivels: Five removable push-and-turn-style positions available (two included)
• Checkering: None
• Weight, empty: Rifle 6.6 pounds, Package weight 7.9 pounds
• Overall length: 39.4 inches

Included accessories: Leupold 2.5X 28mm Scout Scope, Galco Ching Sling, Boyt soft case, Boyt hard case, Steyr scope mounts, Art Of The Rifle by Col. Jeff Cooper, one extra magazine, owners manual

*All firearms must be shipped to an authorized Steyr Arms Retailer and properly licensed federal firearms dealer. See your Steyr Dealer for more information.

About Steyr Arms:
Established in 1864 in Steyr, Austria, Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles, precision sporting and tactical rifles, and striker-fired handguns are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. Steyr Arms is also the U.S. importer for Merkel firearms and Anschutz precision rimfire sporting rifles. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane, Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Armalite Ar-10 Rifles In .338 Federal Now Available

ArmaLite Inc

Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- ArmaLite, Inc. is pleased to announce that a small batch of its AR-10 chambered in .338 Federal is ready for this year’s hunting season.

The first run of our .338 in two years comes after repeated customer requests. This finely crafted firearm is BOTH powerful and match accurate. The ArmaLite .338 is capable of taking any North American big game, including moose and bear.

The AR-10 in .338 features a match grade stainless steel barrel and a finely tuned National Match two stage trigger. The rugged one piece aluminum handguard allows custom mounting of bi-pods, sights and optional MIL-std 1913 rails.

Go to http://tiny.cc/ar10 for further details and specifications.

About:
ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry. We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, 300 Winchester, 338 Lapua, and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols. Visit: www.armalite.com

Wilson Combat 6.8 Spc Ar15 M4 Variant

National Association for Gun Rights

San Antonio, Texas -–(Ammoland.com)- The hunting world has long looked down their nose at “black” military-style rifles.

Thanks to cutting edge innovation from firearm and cartridge manufacturers, the M-16 style AR-15 platform has become an excellent choice for hunters who like me; enjoy sport shooting and military arms as well.

In anticipation of a spring hog hunt in Texas, I started to build an AR-15 style rifle chambered in the potent 6.8mm Special Purpose Cartridge (SPC).

While I’m no gunsmith, the modular nature of the AR platform makes it easy for average Joes like me to build and customize their rifles.

On a Stag Arms AR-15 lower, I added a Stag Arms 6.8mm upper with an M4 profile 16” barrel, complete with a Magpul UBR (Universal Battle Rifle) stock and VLTOR CASV-EL free floating rail system.

After much deliberation I finally settled on a Nikon Monarch 2-14X scope with Nikon’s excellent bullet drop compensator (BDC) reticule, which I zeroed at 100 yards.

NAGR's Luke O’Dell - Success 6.8 SPC AR15 Rifle for Hog Hunting

I’d done a lot of research in advance of building my “hog slayer” rifle, and decided that the intermediate power of the 6.8mm SPC had exactly the right kind of terminal ballistics for hog or deer hunting and self-defense. I chose to use Hornady’s polymertipped 110grn V-Max bullet as my hunting load.

After several days of unsuccessful hunting I was wondering if I was ever going to try out my new rifle and test Hornady’s ammunition in a real life situation.

Finally on the evening of the last day of hunting, a 185lbs boar walked out into my field and started eating corn not 60 yards from my tree stand.

It took me a few moments to quell the initial rush of “buck fever” that sent my heart racing before I took aim and fired a text book shoulder shot. My boar ran 20 yards into the twilight of the Texas brush and dropped dead.

The 6.8mm bullet penetrated the hog’s shield of cartilage perfectly and left little of his heart and lung intact. Thanks to my 6.8mm AR-15 I have a freezer full of wild boar sausage and a new multi-purpose rifle in my gun safe.

About:
The National Association for Gun Rights was founded in 2001 to serve as a grassroots gun rights group focusing on building state-level gun rights groups and lobbying for pro-gun federal legislation. Brown has been a gun lobbyist for more than 17 years. Visit: www.nationalgunrights.org

Blaser's New R8 Professional Rifle

Blaser USA

San Antonio, TX - -(AmmoLand.com)- Only six months have passed since the launch of the R8 bolt action rifle. Now Blaser continues its success story with the new R8 Professional.

This exciting addition to the R8 line stands out as a true workhorse that is purpose built for hunting in extreme conditions.

No detail has been overlooked in the design of the stock for the R8 Professional. It has been optimized to offer ergonomic perfection in all shooting positions. The ambidextrous stock with Elastomer grip inserts in the pistol grip and forearm provide secure handling even when wet.

The matte dark green stock is highlighted with a black forearm tip and black pistol grip cap. To customize the modern classic, a wide variety of optional grips caps has been introduced. However, innovation does not stop there. The new recoil pad offers outstanding recoil reduction. Combined with superb sliding characteristics it also provides a snag free mount for a quick shot.

All calibres of the R8 program are available. Orders are being taken now at any authorized Blaser dealer for a July delivery. For more information on Blaser products visit www.blaser-usa.com or you may contact Kevin Wistner at 210-377-2533.

Rossi Rio Grande Lever-Action Rifle

Rossi Firearms

MIAMI, FL –-(AmmoLand.com)- For 2010 Rossi introduces the Rio Grande, adding the popular .30-30 Win. caliber to its lineup of popular lever-action rifles. The Rio Grande offers accuracy, performance and practicality for a lifetime of fast, lever-action shooting.

Authentic buckhorn sights and a beautiful hardwood finish make this model look like the classic, but the new Rossi design performs like a state-of-the art rifle. Available in deep blue or polished stainless steel, these hard-charging lever-actions provide 6+1 rounds for shooting fun.

The Rio Grande’s side ejection port allows a riflescope to be mounted in the natural position and the scope mount base and hammer extension are included. These hand-assembled and tuned rifles also feature a cushioned recoil pad, cross-bolt safety, lever actuated safety and the Taurus Security System®.

The Rio Grande barrel measures 20 inches long, with an overall length of 39 inches and weighs 7 pounds. Also available in REALTREE® APG HD camo stock. MSRP $499 – $610.

The Rossi revolution of firearm design and manufacture started with the founding of the company in 1889 by Amadeo Rossi. For the past 120 years, the tradition of innovation grew along with the company and the Rossi family. The Rossi name represents a piece of firearms history and a tradition of excellence.

In 2008, Rossi production was acquired by Forjas Taurus S.A. Rossi is the industry-leading manufacturer of single-shot, matched pairs, muzzleloaders, rifles and shotguns. The acquisition integrates perfectly with the quality of firearms currently produced by Taurus International and will expand the ability to produce quality firearms at reasonable prices as well as dedication to creating new and exciting Rossi products. Today, a Rossi firearm still features the same dedication and innovation in every firearm. Now, as part of Taurus International, Rossi looks forward to providing you with the next generation of great firearms.

The complete line of Rossi firearms features the exclusive Taurus Security System, which utilizes a key to lock the firearm and offers additional safety for youth. All Rossi firearms also incorporate a transfer bar mechanism and a manual safety on a single shot, break-open design in which the breech cannot be closed or opened if the hammer is cocked.

Rossi is proud to offer a free One-year NRA Junior Membership with the purchase of any Rossi youth model. It is recommended that children always be accompanied by an adult when shooting. For more information about Rossi Firearms, a Division of BrazTech International, visit www.rossiusa.com.

Browning BLR Stainless Takedown

Browning Firearms

Morgan, UT --(AmmoLand.com)- Browning is adding a new 81 Lightweight Stainless Takedownto their popular BLR line of centerfire rifles for 2010.

The BLR line of rifles come in a number of configurations and is available in a wide variety of popular rifle calibers.

For the sportsman who travels with firearms, especially rifles, the new BLR Stainless Takedown is the perfect system. It can be broken down in to a compact package that is easy to transport.

The new rifle is offered in both short and long actions, both have pistol grip stocks.

Each new 81 BLR Stainless Takedown rifle has the following Features.

• Satin Nickel Finish Receiver
• Stainless Barrel
• Satin Finish Gray Laminate Stock & Forearm
• TRUGLO® Front Sight

Suggested retail price is $1,149 to $1,199.

The new Browning 81 rifle will be a popular choice for many hunters.

For more information on all of Browning’s innovative products, visit www.browning.com.

Vero Vellini Gun Slings

Vero Vellini Gun Slings

MOORESTOWN, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- Whether you’re walking 200 yards to your blind or making your way through several miles of challenging terrain, carrying a firearm can be cumbersome and even uncomfortable.

A narrow leather sling that digs into your shoulder can be annoying, and a sling that constantly slides around can be downright dangerous. Both of these issues can easily be avoided simply by equipping your firearm with the world’s most comfortable gun sling, a Vero Vellini.

The unique closed-cell Air Cushion design of Vero Vellini’s full line of slings provides unmatched flexibility, shock dampening and comfort with its sandwiched layers of strong yet flexible neoprene. And the non-slip rubberized backing surface ensures your precious rifle or shotgun stays put, perfectly balanced on your shoulder. With leather accents, high-strength webbing and steel hardware, these handcrafted Vero Vellini slings are not only beautiful; they provide superior performance and functionality. All materials used in the construction of the slings are both UV and IR light resistant, weather and temperature proof, and engineered to survive in the harshest hunting conditions

Vero Vellini slings are available in a variety of colors, sizes and widths that will accommodate any firearm as well as your personal taste. Camouflage patterns on an outer layer of long-lasting Cordura are available for those who desire complete concealment, and blaze orange is available for those who need added safety color. All slings are available in basic black and forest green, and can be had either with or without edge piping.

A complete line of fine cowhide leather slings is also available. These safari-grade slings feature a unique gel padding sandwiched between the top finished leather layer and the bottom layer of textured suede material to provide excellent comfort that won’t slip off your shoulder.

To hunt and shoot in comfort, put a Vero Vellini sling on your firearm this season. You’ll never switch to another sling!

The Vero Vellini slings range in price from $24.99 to $89.99 and can be purchased conveniently online at www.gunslingsdirect.com.

Headquartered in Germany, Vero Vellini has been the acknowledged leader in handcrafted Gun Slings that are of the highest quality in workmanship, comfort and performance. The company also manufactures cartridge cases, optics straps and camera straps. For more information on Vero Vellini contact: Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057, or call toll free 1-800-257-7742, or visit the website at www.gunslingsdirect.com.

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Illinois --(AmmoLand.com)-A so called “assault weapon” bill in Illinois will ban numerous commonly used hunting firearms.

Senate Bill 3036, introduced by Senator Antonio Munoz (D- Chicago), prohibits the manufacture, delivery, sale, purchase, or possession of “semi-automatic assault weapons.” Included in the bill’s definition are firearms used for hunting such as semi-automatic shotguns that have either a pistol grip or a thumbhole stock and many hunting rifles.

While the bill allows for possession of those firearms that are currently owned, it would prohibit the purchase or transfer of new firearms that are on the banned list in Illinois, even if those firearms are commonly used for target shooting or for hunting purposes.

The measure does include an exemption for the possession of these types of firearms when used for hunting, but fails to allow for target or other recreational shooting activities including sighting in. Essentially, sportsmen could only use certain firearms for hunting if they already possess them or purchased them out of state.

“The bill’s broad definition outlaws numerous firearms used commonly for both deer and turkey hunting and other shoot sports,” says Jeremy Rine, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance associate director of state services. “There is simply no justification for this bill.”

Take Action! Illinois sportsmen should contact their senators and tell them that the firearms included in SB 3036 are commonly used by scores of citizens for target shooting, hunting and other recreational activities and should not be banned. To find your state senator’s phone number and other contact information, use USSA’s Legislative Action Center

About:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) work nationwide, representing over 1.5 million sportsmen through member clubs and individual constituents. The organizations provide legislative, legal defense and public education services to defend and advance sportsmen’s rights in Washington, D.C. and in all 50 states. Visit: www.ussportsmen.org

Blaser R8 Bolt Action Rifle

Blaser USA

San Antonio, TX - -(AmmoLand.com)- “The beginning of a new era of perfection”, is how Blaser CEO Bernhard Knoebel has named the launch of the new Blaser bolt action rifle R8 in his preface of the brand-new catalog.

For the past five years, there has been one lingering question for the hunters and engineers at Blaser, regarding the Blaser bolt action rifle R93: How can this technically superior concept be taken to the next level? In order to answer this question the Blaser engineers, most of them passionate hunters themselves, kept a close connection to hunters around the world in order to respond to their requests.

When the development of the R8 actually started the detachable magazine was right at the top of the optimization list. Blaser found an ergonomically superior solution that essentially supports fast and intuitive handling. Magazine and trigger unit merged into one compact module. The magazine buttons are positioned right above the trigger guard. Thus, the magazine can be released blindly and within a split second. When removing the magazine, the R8 automatically de-cocks and once the magazine is removed, the cocking slide cannot engage anymore. Today, this is a very important safety feature securing the rifle against misuse by unauthorized persons.

The detachable magazine is just one of a multitude of innovations that turn the R8 into the new worldwide benchmark when it comes to bolt action rifles. Enhancing the reliable and precise performance of the trigger posed a very special engineering challenge that has been brilliantly mastered. The new Blaser Precision Trigger breaks crisp as glass at a trigger pull of 750 gram / 1 5/8 lbs. Thanks to its extremely short release time it turns the shooter’s thought impulse immediately into an accurate shot. The innovative design does not rely on a spring to reset the trigger after firing, which marks the next leap in rifle technology. The desmodromic trigger mechanism offers unsurpassed reliability in extreme conditions such as freezing rain and blowing dust.

In order to make shooting with the R8 as comfortable and safe as possible, Blaser attached immense importance to optimizing the stock, reaching a new level of perfection here, too. Different from traditional stock shapes the straight comb of the R8 diverts recoil forces horizontally on the shoulder. This results in increased muzzle stability and a substantial reduction of felt recoil. Thanks to a steeper angle, the palm support and a distinct cast, the R8 pistol grip provides a relaxed hand position allowing for controlled shooting and better shooting results.

Besides achieving maximum performance, Blaser gave particular attention to superior style and design. Concave and convex lines discreetly shape the rifles appearance. Contours of stock, action, mount and bolt handle blend perfectly, giving the R8 a dynamic and unequaled elegance.

The R8 is available in the following models at your qualified Blaser dealer from February 2010: Professional, Jaeger, Luxus, Attaché and Baronesse as well as in the model versions Safari PH and Safari Luxus. Also available in the R8 Custom class is an individually engraved version. Visit: www.blaser-usa.com

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont.—-(AmmoLand.com)- Kimber and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are teaming up to launch the new Kimber Model 84L, a rifle that one respected gun writer has already described as “as good as a lightweight rifle can get.”

Christened the “Elk Country Classic,” the first 475 Model 84L rifles are chambered in .30-06 Spfd. and will be available only at RMEF fundraisers beginning early in 2010.

Kimber Firearms

This sleek bolt action sporter weighs just 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and balances like a fine shotgun. Kimber upgraded the stock with specially selected AA-grade French walnut streaked with bold, rich grain. Each stock has hand-cut 20 lines-per-inch checkering, a hand-rubbed oil finish and is tipped in ebony. Special markings include an engraved floorplate with gold accents, engraved bolt handle and serial number that reflects the edition sequence. The rifle is elegant from every angle, but not flashy or overdone.

“Our banquet-goers get first dibs on these rifles, with proceeds conserving habitat for elk and other wildlife,” said Steve Decker, director of field programs for RMEF.

“Kimber has never launched a new product through a conservation group before, and we’ve never launched a new rifle, so this is one of the coolest things we’ve ever done at our events.”

A project coordinator at Kimber shared the enthusiasm, saying, “Many of us are dedicated elk hunters and RMEF members. Knowing these rifles will be used to further the RMEF mission means a great deal to all of us. I cannot imagine a stronger partnership.”

To find an RMEF fundraiser—the only place you can get a new Kimber Model 84L Elk Country Classic—near you, go to www.rmef.org and click “Attend an Event.”

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.7 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK

Ar15 Hunting Rifles

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn.—-(AmmoLand.com)- Whether you’re a hunter, target shooter, own a firearm for self protection or don’t own a firearm at all, the National Shooting Sports Foundation asks you to be informed about AR-15-style rifles.

These rifles are often mislabeled “assault rifles” or “assault weapons.” They are neither.

Nevertheless, many hunters and shooters and the general public confuse AR-15-style rifles, which are civilian sporting rifles, with military rifles because they look similar to each other.

“Groups wanting to ban AR-15-style rifles have for years purposely spread misinformation about these firearms to aid their cause,” said Steve Sanetti, president of NSSF.

“We must work harder to help protect the right of hunters and sports shooters to own the firearms of their choice, including semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns, for lawful purposes. Gun owners everywhere can help correct the misinformed, whether it’s a friend, fellow hunter, elected official or the media.

NSSF is assisting this nationwide campaign by issuing the Modern Sporting Rifle Fact Card as a resource.”

Use the fact card for your own reference, pass it on to individuals or groups, or post the information on blogs and Web and social media sites.

The pocket-size fact card is available to read or download as a pdf at www.nssf.org/msr.

Here are the facts:

• AR-15-platform rifles are among the most popular firearms being sold. They are today’s modern sporting rifle.

• The AR in “AR-15″ rifle stands for Armalite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. “AR” does NOT stand for “assault rifle” or “automatic rifle.”
• AR-15-style rifles are NOT “assault weapons” or “assault rifles.” An assault rifle is fully automatic — a machine gun. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted from civilian ownership since 1934.
• If someone calls an AR-15-style rifle an “assault weapon,” he or she either supports banning these firearms or does not understand their function and sporting use, or both. Please correct them. “Assault weapon” is a political term created by California anti-gun legislators to ban some semi-automatic rifles there in the 1980s.
• AR-15-style rifles look like military rifles, such as the M-16, but function like other semi-automatic civilian sporting firearms, firing only one round with each pull of the trigger.
• Versions of modern sporting rifles are legal to own in all 50 states, provided the purchaser passes the mandatory FBI background check required for all retail firearm purchasers.
• Since the 19th century, civilian sporting rifles have evolved from their military predecessors. The modern sporting rifle simply follows that tradition.
• These rifles’ accuracy, reliability, ruggedness and versatility serve target shooters and hunters well. They are true all-weather firearms.
• Chamberings include .22, .223 (5.56 x 45mm), 6.8 SPC, .308, .450 Bushmaster and about a dozen others. Upper receivers for pistol calibers such as 9 mm, .40, and .45 are available. There are even .410 shotgun versions.
• These rifles are used for many different types of hunting, from varmint to big game. And they’re used for target shooting in the national matches.
• AR-15-style rifles are no more powerful than other hunting rifles of the same caliber and in most cases are chambered in calibers less powerful than common big-game hunting cartridges like the 30-06 Springfield and .300 Win. Mag.
• The AR-15 platform is modular. Owners like being able to affix different “uppers” (the barrel and chamber) to the “lower” (the grip, stock).
• And, they are a lot of fun to shoot!

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Steyr Tactical SBS HB 308 Rifle

Steyr Arms

Steyr Arms, Inc --(AmmoLand.com)- SteyrArms is pleased to announce the launch of the all new Steyr Tactical HB . The Steyr Tactical HB is a heavy barrel .308 Win built on the SBS action.

It is equipped with a standard picatinny rail that will accept any Mil Std picatinny rail mounts and accessories. It also has the Steyr Tactical bolt handle.

You can get this rifle in either a 20″ or 26″ cold hammer forged barrel. The stock is a polymer reinforced black synthetic stock with removable stock spacers to custom fit length of pull. This rifle is the perfect cousin to the already impressive family of Steyr Sporting and Tactical rifles.

Not only is the accuracy of this gun outstanding, we think you will be even more impressed with the special price of only $1,250. (optic and mounts as shown not included)

Visit our website to find an Authorized Steyr Retailer near you to reserve yours today or for more details check out our website at www.steyrarms.com or call us at 205-467-6544.

About:
All STEYR MANNLICHER Arms  are not only technically mature, but through their subtle elegance also communicate the harmony between appearance and substance.

Correcting Misconceptions About Modern Sporting Rifles

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a national media campaign designed to correct widespread misperceptions among gun owners and non-gun owners about AR-15-style rifles, also known as modern sporting rifles.

The media campaign illustrates how for more than 100 years rifles used by the military that possess battlefield requirements of accuracy, ruggedness and reliability became, understandably, popular civilian sporting rifles.

The multi-pronged campaign will use print, video and Web-based components to reach as wide an audience as possible, with emphasis placed on educating sportsmen whose preference for traditional-looking firearms can lead them to misunderstand AR-15-platform rifles and to even describe them using terms such as “assault weapon,” which inadvertently lends support to those wanting to ban these rifles.

“The best-selling rifles in America today are those based on the AR-15 platform — they are today’s modern sporting rifles — yet they remain America’s most misunderstood firearm because of confusion caused by their cosmetic features,” said Steve Sanetti, NSSF President.

“We want people to understand that these civilian sporting rifles function just like many other sporting rifles, as semi-automatics, firing only one round with each pull of the trigger, and are widely used by hunters and target shooters and for home protection.”

Learn more and view NSSF’s 60-second TV ad at NSSF.org/MSR.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Frank B - Brownells.com

Brownells.com - -(AmmoLand.com)-We’ve been doing some “reality checks” around here last week, trying to get a handle on how our industry is doing and how we need to prepare for the upcoming year.

As we look back, it would seem that most all of us in the industry have had a fantastic run of business. Our industry has been recognized by shooters, non-shooters and even the economic whiz-kids on Wall Street, as one of the very few bright spots during this economic downturn.

You probably saw it in the huge volume of sales starting right at the election in November, 2008, peaking somewhere around Easter, 2009 and then sliding back closer to the traditional summer slow-down we always see.

In doing our analysis here, we asked ourselves the following three questions and tried to come up with answers. You might want to stop a moment and with a fresh cup of coffee, ask yourself these questions about your business and how you feel about your future.

1. Is this “Obama Gun Sale Bubble” over?
2. Is demand for firearms and ammunition coming down to the standard demand curve for our business?
3. What can we do for the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010 to match or beat those high sales in the “Bubble” months of 2008-09?

We came up with some answers, which I’ll pass along to you, but they really are only our opinions from our viewpoint. Hopefully you will find something in here which will be beneficial to you in your business.

We believe the insane demand level for tactical firearms is over and future demands for these products will come back down to the industry norms. Keep in mind, though, there have been a huge number of non-traditional firearms buyers making purchases of AR-15′s. So there are a lot of customers out there who will still want to accessorize and modify one of the world’s most versatile and popular platforms. Definitely still a market for AR-15 “stuff”, but a much softer one for the basic platform itself.

The conceal carry/home defense market, however, is starting to heat up and right now is the beginning of a “short boom”, not as significant as tactical rifles, but one nonetheless. We don’t know how much leg this market can get under it or how long it might run. It is getting lots of play right now in the gun press, so take a look at how you can get into it modestly and watch it closely.

We strongly believe the reloading and ammo markets are still underserved and have strong growth ahead of them. It will take longer to get these markets back to a norm because the primer shortage. The deep fluctuations/price increases in the metals markets from which most of these ammo components are made – lead, copper, brass has an impact on availability and prices. Our industry’s share of these markets is not even a wrinkle, and we have neither control nor any leverage we can bring into play. We just have to wait for the metals markets to settle out.

Shotgun and hunting markets did not seem to have the favorable run-up as the tactical weapons market. From what we think we see, there might be some returning strength. It looks like reservations for hunts have still to recover. We definitely expect those to slowly come back, but quite possibly not until folks are more comfortable the economy has settled down and a general recovery is underway. Hunts are discretionary, more easily put off.

For net results for 2009, don’t focus too much on beating year-over-year numbers. Our last year was way out of the norm. Instead focus on the year’s sales number. With the history we’ve had, it would actually be acceptable to have a 0% growth year in 2010 – it all depends when your fiscal year ends and where the “Obama Bubble” fell. Sometimes it’s just nice to have survived and to be able to move on!

Brownells.com

About:
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Suffolk, VA --(AmmoLand.com)-For those who might be attending tomorrow night’s Suffolk City Council meeting on the City considering changes to rifle discharge, may find this article interesting (actually any of you who like rifle hunting will want to keep a copy of this).

Thanks for Tom Pike for the link, which deals with a study dealing with the relative dangers of hunting with rifles vs shotguns. The US Army did a study and found that the ricochet from a shotgun slug is more dangerous than the ricochet from a 150 grain .30-06 bullet!

The “safe” slug myth: shotgun slugs are required in some areas, but why?

The “safe” slug myth: shotgun slugs are required in some areas, but why? Guns Magazine, Nov, 2007 by Holt Bodinson

The shotgun slug is less safe and more dangerous in the field than a 150 grain .30-06 bullet or a 50-caliber muzzleloading projectile. Does that statement sound improbable? Conventional wisdom would say so. I’ve just finished digesting a 67-page technical report commissioned by the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee that blows a hole in conventional wisdom and the increasing establishment of shotgun-slug-only zones by state’s game agencies.

What prompted the study? A lawsuit involving a hunting accident in which a woman sitting in a car was struck by a stray rifle bullet coupled with increasing sportsmen’s opposition to the expansion of shotgun slug and muzzleloading-only zones on the decision of the Pennsylvania Game Commission….

Read Complete Article Here

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

Virginia Shooting Sports Association

Suffolk, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- On September 2, 2009, the Suffolk City Council will meet. On the agenda is discussion of new regulations related to discharge of a rifle.

Prior to this year, the use of rifles was prohibited in the western portion of the city, but allowed under certain circumstances in the eastern portion of the city.

According to the Suffolk News-Hearld, the two halves are separated by the “Dismal Swamp line,” which starts at the intersection of Desert Road and the state line and goes northbound on Desert Road, through downtown and along Route 10 to the Isle of Wight County line.

Hunting with rifles east of the swamp line is allowed during hunting season as long as the hunter is on a stand at least 15 feet above the ground. It is not, however, allowed anywhere in the city within 100 yards of any structure used as a residence, business or storage facility without the permission of the owner; within 100 yards of any public street, except at a permitted firing range; or in a densely populated area.

Early this year, Suffolk petitioned the game department to allow the city to make its own regulations regarding rifles. The department agreed, but did not take up the issue of the exception east of the swamp line.

The city could have more in-depth talks with the department on that issue next year, but it has been recommended that the council enact an ordinance similar to last year’s before hunting season starts. A youth deer-hunting day is scheduled for Sept. 26, and hunting season starts soon after, so council should put new regulations in place before then.

The Council is seeking the input of residents, farmers, hunt clubs and other interested people before creating the more comprehensive ordinance.

If you live and/or hunt in Suffolk, it is recommended that you attend this important meeting and make your voice heard.

When: Wednesday, September 2, 7:00PM
Where: City Council Chambers
Municipal Building, 2nd Floor
441 Market Street
Suffolk, VA

About:
The Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA) was originally founded as the Virginia State Rifle and Revolver Association in 1938. VSSA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association. VSSA is also closely affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Virginia Outdoor Sports Information Network (VOSIN), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Virginia Gun Collectors Association, and the Virginia Wildlife Federation (VWF).

Thompson/Center Arms ICON Precision Hunter Rifle

Thompson Center

ROCHESTER, N.H. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has begun shipping the new ICON® Precision Hunter bolt-action rifles. Utilizing Thompson/Center Arms’ “Foundation for Accuracy,” the ICON Precision Hunter features the innovative Interlock™ bedding system along with a match-grade barrel with 5R rifling. This combination of features provides the level of consistency, reliability, functionality and accuracy needed for long-range hunting applications.

“Thompson/Center has continued to push the definition of accuracy in a production rifle with the new ICON Precision Hunter, which is certified to deliver sub-Minute of Angle (MOA) accuracy right out of the box,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “We have listened to the bench shooters and varmint hunters, heard their ideas on what a perfect gun for their style of hunting would be and have designed the ICON Precision Hunter to exceed their expectations.”

The new ICON Precision Hunter rifle embodies all the aspects of a long-range hunting rifle, from its solid machined receiver to its heavy 22-inch fluted barrel with target crown. Each rifle comes standard with a laminated hardwood stock with cheek piece and beavertail forend. The ICON Precision Hunter is shot and certified to meet Thompson/Center’s tough standards; sub-MOA accuracy (a 3 shot group in less than one inch at 100 yards). The certification target is shipped with each rifle.

To meet the demands of varmint hunters who routinely fire hundreds of rounds per day, the ICON Precision Hunter employs Thompson/Center Arms’ new Cooling Enhancement System, engineered to disperse heat from the barrel and forend. This unique system, designed to aid the barrel’s deep fluting, consists of ported cooling channels in the forend which draws cooler air up and around the largest part of the barrel enabling maximum air circulation for consistent accuracy.

Other features of the ICON Precision Hunter include an Integral base for Picatinny-style scope rings along with an adjustable 3.5 to 5 pound trigger pull with minimal creep and over-travel. The rifle is standard with BOLT-LOK™ , which allows the user to load and unload the firearm with the safety on. The rifle’s Switch Bolt™ feature provides the flexibility to change out the bolt handle in order to meet the desired feel of each individual shooter. The ICON Precision Hunter is made in America and backed by Thompson/Center Arms’ lifetime warranty. The ICON Precision Hunter will be chambered in .22-250, .204, .223, .243 and .308. All models feature a 3+1 detachable magazine with single shot adapter.

The ICON Precision Hunter will have an anticipated retail price of $1,149. For more information on the ICON Precision Hunter, or to view the complete line of Thompson/Center Arms firearms and accessories, visit www.tcarms.com.

About Thompson/Center and Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is also the parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, handguns, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center Arms brand. Smith & Wesson also licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

Rock Island’s Fantastic Spring Regional Firearms Auction June 27 & 28, 2009

Kelbly's Panda Action Single Shot Bolt Action Bench Rest Scoped Rifle

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Heavy barrel manufactured without sights.

Equipped with a Tasco World Class Plus scope. Fluted bolt, adjustable trigger and Stolle Panda action.

Mounted on a fiberglass bench rest pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate.

Condition:
Visually very good with some minor dings on the stock. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Regional Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our premier sale ($8.5 million) proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Regional Auction to be held June 27 & 28, 2009. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

Traditions Performance Firearms Introduces The New Vortek Muzzleloader Rifle

Traditions Performance Firearms

Old Saybrook, CT - -(AmmoLand.com)- Traditions Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders, introduces the new Vortek.

Adding to their innovative line of break open muzzleloaders, Traditions raises the bar with even greater features for 2009.

The heart and soul to the Vortek is a newly designed break open action, alloy frame with a “drop-out” trigger assembly designed for easy cleaning. The ergonomics of the over-molded buttstock and forearm provide extra grip and greater balance when pushing the limits for a successful hunt. With safety in mind, Traditions has skeletonized the action release, allowing the use of standard trigger locks for storage or travel. The Accelerator breech plug has found its way into the long list of features that accompany one of the most innovative muzzleloaders ever engineered by Traditions. The Accelerator Breech Plug releases with three quick revolutions using no tools. Simply twist the Accelerator Breech Plug and loosen until it is removed from the barrel for easy cleaning.

The Vortek is a high performance muzzleloader that comes with a 28”, 1:28 twist barrel and Williams metal sights. The weather-resistant finish on the frame and barrel help increase the durability and protect the finish during those extreme days in the field. The 209 ignition and 150 grain magnum loads proves reliable and consistent groups out to 200 yards. The PAS (Projectile Alignment System) guarantees reliable bullet seating for increased accuracy and no bullet starter is needed!

The Vortek is available in a standard or ambidextrous thumbhole stock in an overmolded black or Mossy Oak® Treestand® soft stock finish for a better grip in inclement weather. Sure to be a favorite amongst the muzzleloading crowd, this new smokepole comes with features and a price that is sure to fit into your budget!

Traditions – Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Easy to Shoot!

For more information on Traditions Performance Firearms complete line of products, please visit their website at www.traditionsfirearms.com.

About:
Our firearms have been designed by engineers who are also hunters and outdoorsmen. They know what fit, feel and function is all about and make sure that every Traditions firearm meets our high standards of firepower, performance and value.

We build muzzleloaders and shotguns you can rely on and be proud of for years to come. As a matter of fact, many new Traditions customers are the result of recommendations from hunting buddies. This speaks of the quality and value of our firearms much more than we could ever hope to.

SISK Rifles

Dayton, Texas - -(The OutdoorWire.com)- Charlie has drawn from his 26 years of building custom rifles to create a brand new series, the Veteran Guildsman.

Each firearm in this category is built on components that Charlie’s customers have requested time and time again and have been proven to work.

All firearms are built one at a time, for one customer and are designed to be a working tool specifically for the job at hand.

Included in the limited edition series are:

• The Point Five – A .308 caliber rifle built on time proven action and components. Limit of 20 rifles will be built.
• The Perfect Ten – A one of kind rifle designed especially for women built on custom components. Limit of 10 rifles will be built.
• The Competition Pistol – The most accurate pistol Charlie has ever built. In fact, it will outshoot most rifles. Limit of 5 will be built.

About:
Because of Charlie Sisk’s knowledge and attention to detail he has quickly gained recognition within the custom gunmaking and hunting community as a high quality precision gunmaker. Through his own hunting experiences and by collaborating with respected industry experts, gun writers and professional hunters, Charlie has developed a knowledge base that allows him to assemble rifles that enable their owners to excel in the field.

Sisk Rifles is located in Dayton, Texas. For additional information call (936) 258-4984 or email charlie@siskguns.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sisk Rifles can also be reached by writing to 400 County Road 2340, Dayton, TX 77535. Sisk Rifles can be accessed online at www.siskguns.com

Vero Vellini Gun Slings

Moorestown, NJ — -(AmmoLand.com)- When carrying your rifle afield, it is often necessary to have both arms free for overcoming obstacles, climbing into treestands or scaling mountains—especially when carrying other gear. With the Vero Vellini Double Sling, both hands can remain free while your rifle will be comfortably and securely slung to your back.

Vero Vellini Backpack Style Double Rifle Sling

The design of the Vero Vellini “Backpack” Double Sling also provides a solid, expedient off-hand shooting platform, deriving its support from one arm or both. By looping the sling behind the elbows to firmly hold the rifle stock, a secure rest can be made. This is ideal when quick off-hand shots are necessary or when no other support is available.

Like all the Vero Vellini slings, the Double Sling offers handcrafted workmanship and superior comfort. Made with high-performance materials and durable non-corrosive hardware and proprietary closed-cell Air Cushion material, this Vero Vellini double sling offers maximum luxury, durability and ease of use. All edges are piped to prevent fraying and accent an exceptionally tasteful design.

Available in forest green, handsomely accented with brown leather end panels, the Vero Vellini Backpack Double Sling retails for $89.99 and is available at retailers nationwide.

About:
Manufactured in Germany, Vero Vellini has been the acknowledged leader in comfortable handcrafted gun slings. For the past 15 years, the company has been crafting these beautifully detailed and highly durable slings. Vero Vellini created the Air Cushion concept, which sandwiches neoprene and other natural and synthetic material to create an almost weightless feeling when carrying a firearm. The company also claims to have the most slip-proof sling available from the use of a unique, highly durable rubber backing. Vero Vellini also manufactures fast-access cartridge cases, scope covers, and straps for binoculars and cameras. For more information on Vero Vellini contact: Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057; call toll-free 1-800- 257-7742, or visit the web site at www.pioneer-research.com .

Browning Firearms

Morgan, Utah - -(AmmoLand.com)- Browning has added twelve new offerings to their T-Bolt rimfire rifle line that are sure to please left-hand shooters. All the new models incorporate the basic design of the T-Bolt rifle but with the bolt on the left side to accommodate those who shoot left handed.

Initially introduced in 1965 and discontinued in 1975, the T-Bolt was once again reintroduced in 2006 in right-hand models only. With improvements to the design including materials and manufacturing methods, now lefties can own the smoothest little system on the market. The new T-Bolt is more accurate, reliable, lighter and smoother operating than ever.

The T-Bolts straight-pull bolt cycles fast and locks up solid in the receiver that is machined from steel barstock. Receivers are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Barrels are free floated and have semi-match chambers and recessed crowns. The three lever trigger design combined with a short travel firing gives a crisp break, quick lock time, and no travel take up. The trigger pull weight is adjustable with an external screw. A top tang safety is thumb operated without changing from a shooting grip.

There are four new left-hand models in each caliber; .22 long rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR.:

The Sporter Model comes with a satin finish checkered walnut stock and blued receiver and medium sporter barrel. Suggested retail price is $689.00 for the .22 long rifle model and $719.00 for the .22 Win Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

Browning Left Hand Sporter Model Rifle

The Composite Model features a black composite stock, textured gripping surface, matte black finish and a spare magazine storage compartment. The barrel and receiver have a blued finish. Suggested retail price is the same as the Sporter models.

Browning Left Hand Composite Model Rifle

The T-Bolt Target/Varmint Model also uses a heavy target barrel. This model has a satin finish checkered walnut stock with a Monte Carlo comb and wide fore-end. Suggested retail price for the .22 long rifle model is $719.00 and $729.00 for the .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

Browning Left Hand T-Bolt Target / Varmint Model Rifle

The T-Bolt Composite Target/Varmint Model comes with a heavy target barrel. It has the same composite stock as the Composite model. Suggested retail price for the .22 long rifle model is $719.00 and $729.00 for the .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

Browning Left Hand T-Bolt Composite Target / Varmint Model Rifle

About:
Browning…The Best There Is in shooting and hunting sports. Check out our full line of rifles, shotguns, pistols, archery, clothing, footwear, shooting accessories, gun safes, knives, and flashlights. Visit Browning.com for more info.

Remmington Model 700 5-R series Rifle

AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio - -(AmmoLand.com)- AcuSport Corporation, one of the leading distributors of outdoor and shooting sports products in the nation, introduces two new exclusive Remington bolt-action rifles. Following the huge success of the Remington Model 700 #9663 with 5-R rifling in .308 caliber, AcuSport is pleased to add two new Model 700 rifles to the 5-R line.

The Model 700 5-R series’ signature feature is a stainless steel barreled action with a 5-R mil-spec barrel; the same barrel used in the M-24 sniper rifles. This configuration is exclusively available on AcuSport item #9663. The 5-R designation provides five lands and grooves and eleven degree target crown to the rifle barrel. The stock has aluminum bedding in block in standard VS configuration. “The Model 700 in .308 (item #9663) has consistently been the best selling bolt-action, centerfire rifle for AcuSport,” Dave Regula, AcuSport Category Manager expressed. AcuSport is adding two new Model 700′s with 5-R rifling. The first of which is a .223 Remington caliber which features a twenty-four inch stainless steel barrel with a 1 in 9″ twist (item #5504). The second rifle adds a magnum to the line in a .300 Winchester Magnum caliber (item #5505). The twenty-four inch stainless steel with 5-R rifling features a 1 in 10″ inch twist, which is another first to be offered by Remington.

First shipments of these new products have been arriving at AcuSport and are currently available. These 5-R guns will add value to the independent retailer with a long list
of standard features and superior out of the box accuracy for long range target shooters. This series of Model 700 5-R rifles are exclusive to AcuSport independent retailers. AcuSport customers can secure the model of their choice by calling their
Sales Professional at 800-543-3150.

About:
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.

Browning X-Bolt Wins 2009 Rifle of the Year From American Rifleman

Morgan, Utah - -(AmmoLand.com)- Browning is honored to announce that the X-Bolt bolt-action rifle has been selected as the 2009 NRA Publications Golden Bullseye award winner from American Rifleman for Rifle of the Year.

“The Golden Bullseye Awards are an acknowledgement of the finest products available in the shooting sports, and are voted on by a seven-member committed consisting of editors, art staff and veteran publications staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in the firearm industry” as stated by Executive Director of NRA Publications, Joe H. Graham.

“The Golden Bullseye Award honors our winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters,” said Graham in their official press release announcing the winners.  “The award, now in its seventh year, has become a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment”.

The X-Bolt was introduced a year ago and has been the subject of significant testing by members of the NRA Publications staff during the past year.  Rifles in the running for the award presented notable competition which adds greatly to the significance of the award.

The Browning X-Bolt’s most notable features include the Feather™ Trigger that is screw adjustable, provides a clean, crisp pull with no take-up or creep and minimal overtravel.  Browning’s ultra soft Inflex Technology Recoil Pad is standard on every X-Bolt rifle.  Other features found on Browning’s  X-Bolt rifle include a detachable rotary magazine, short 60º bolt lift, unique bolt unlock button and X-Lock™ Scope Mounting System.

For more information on the X-Bolt and all of Browning’s innovative products visit www.browning.com.

SISK Rifles

Dayton, Texas - -(ShootingWire.com)- After years of building custom hunting rifles and answering customers’ questions, noted custom rifle builder Charlie Sisk recognized the need for an in-depth source of information about custom rifles. He began to write notes on every aspect of custom hunting rifles with hopes that he could better prepare those interested in purchasing a custom rifle. From those notes, Sisk put together an outline for a book he hopes will answer the overlying question: What do I need to know before buying a custom hunting rifle? This forthcoming book Selecting and Ordering a Custom Hunting Rifle hopes to educate gun and hunting enthusiasts interested in what it takes to make a custom hunting rifle.

To round out this book, Sisk invited several top gun and hunting writers to elaborate on their hunting experiences and the rifle components within their realm of expertise. Chapters are dedicated to every critical component of a fine hunting rifle. Sisk’s years of experience building custom hunting rifles and dealing with people, combined with the input from experts that have used his and other custom rifles all over the world, will allow this book to unlock the mystery surrounding the selection of a gun-maker and the components involved in building a custom hunting rifle.

The book is scheduled for release summer of 2009 and will be the perfect addition to the library of anyone looking to order their first or fortieth custom hunting rifle.

Visit www.siskguns.com