Hook & Barrel Magazine®, The Lifestyle Magazine for Modern Outdoorsmen™, is thrilled to announce its latest exclusive giveaway sweepstakes, giving readers the chance to win the brand-new Ruger Red Label III 20-gauge shotgun, plus a Caldwell Claycopter and two cases of Winchester shotgun shells. This exceptional prize package is valued at $3,758.00.
“Starting the new year with the chance to win such a premium package is very exciting,” said Niki Morrison, Hook & Barrel’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “Our giveaways are always a special way to thank the Hook & Barrel community for their support and celebrate the spirit of the outdoors. We’re also incredibly grateful to our partners—Ruger, Caldwell, and Winchester—for helping make this possible.”
Entering the sweepstakes is simple: readers and viewers can visit the Hook & Barrel website and follow the instructions on the giveaway page, where full terms and conditions are also available. The sweepstakes is currently running through January 31, 2026, and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter. Read more
NORTH HAVEN, CT – Mossberg is pleased to announce the introduction of the 590R Chisel and 590RM Chisel, expanding the 590R/RM platform with premium configurations developed in collaboration with Chisel Machining. These new models combine Mossberg’s pistol-grip rotary safety, pump-action shotguns with enhanced ergonomics, compact handling, and rugged styling designed for tactical and defensive applications.
The 590R Chisel is configured with an 18.5-inch barrel with integrated heat shield, and features a Chisel Machining folding stock mount, providing a solid shooting platform with the added benefit of compact storage and transport. The shotgun is finished with a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote® receiver, delivering increased corrosion resistance and a distinctive appearance.
Designed for maximum compactness, the 590RM Chisel features an 11.5-inch barrel and a 10-round detachable magazine, offering impressive firepower in a highly maneuverable package. Like its full-size counterpart, the 590RM Chisel is equipped with a Chisel Machining folding stock mount and a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote receiver, providing durability and consistent aesthetics across the line.
Both models are built on Mossberg’s pistol grip rotary safety pump-action shotgun platform, which allows for positive feeding, and reliable performance. The folding stock design enhances adaptability in confined spaces while maintaining control and shootability when utilized.
Key Features of the 590R/RM Chisel Pump-Action Shotguns: Read more
Zaffiri Precision, a Salvo Technologies company and a leader in American-made, precision-engineered aftermarket components for Glock® and SIG Sauer platforms, proudly highlights the ECHO and ECHO Elite complete uppers from its revamped product lineup. Designed for shooters who demand both bold aesthetics and real-world functionality, the ECHO series represents the perfect fusion of aggressive styling, enhanced handling, and reliable performance, making it an ideal upgrade for competitive shooters, concealed carriers, and enthusiasts alike. The ECHO and ECHO Elite will be on display in Booth 72755 at SHOT Show® 2026, to be held Jan. 20 – 23, 2026, at the Venetian + Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The ECHO slide stands out with its modern, tactical design: sharp angled front and rear serrations for superior grip and effortless slide manipulation, even in high-stress or gloved conditions. Signature window cuts not only reduce overall weight for faster cycling and reduced recoil but also add a distinctive, sleek profile that turns heads at the range. Crafted from a single billet of 17-4 stainless steel with tight tolerances, the ECHO delivers balanced weight reduction without sacrificing the durability Zaffiri Precision is known for, ensuring thousands of rounds of flawless operation. Read more
MDT is pleased to announce the release of the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock for the RH/SA Savage 110 Short Action, expanding the TIMBR Core lineup and bringing classic walnut craftsmanship to a modern, precision-focused rifle stock. Built around an aluminum micro V-Block bedding system, the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock delivers the consistency and rigidity expected from a modern precision platform while preserving the warmth and character of a traditional wood stock.
The walnut construction provides a naturally “dead” shooting feel, absorbing recoil more effectively than many synthetic stocks and remaining comfortable across hot and cold environments. Laser texturing on the grip and forend enhances control and aesthetics, while each walnut blank features unique grain patterns, ensuring every stock has a personalized look and feel.
With the addition of the Savage 110 Short Action (Right-Hand), the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock is now available for Remington 700 SA, Ruger American SA, Tikka T3/T3x SA, and Savage 110 Short Action (RH) platforms. The stock supports barrels as large as the Proof Research Sendero contour, far larger than what is typically possible with traditional wood stocks, and is compatible with both CORE Bottom Metal and Hunter Bottom Metal for Savage Short Action rifles, allowing shooters to tailor their setup to their intended application.
Durability was a key design driver throughout development. The TIMBR Core Walnut Stock underwent extensive environmental and destructive testing, including 15,000+ rounds of simulated live fire, multi-day exposure to 100% humidity salt-bath conditions, 80°C heat testing, -20°C deep-freeze testing, followed by live fire, sling stud tear-out testing, and repeated drop testing from over four feet. The TIMBR Core Walnut Stock is currently offered in walnut, with laminate versions in Grey/Black and Green/Brown/Black expected to follow shortly. Read more
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group, a leading provider of premium leather holsters, EDC tool organizers, and associated outdoor and sporting goods, is excited to announce the HUNT Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff. Handcrafted from American steerhide, this gives young sportsmen a durable, functional, and classic accessory specifically made for smaller statured youth .22 rimfire rifles. Designed and made with the same quality, look and feel as the full size 1791 HUNT Line Butt Cuffs, it holds eight rimfire shells, features a padded suede cheekpiece for better sight alignment, and includes a “creep-stop” strap to keep it secure under recoil.
The Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff is smaller than the standard 1791 Butt Cuff and is specifically designed to work with the Savage® Rascal, Keystone® Chipmunk and similar Youth 22 starter Rifles.
Built to last with reinforced stitching and backed by a lifetime warranty, this leather stock sleeve blends comfort, function, and rugged style for the next generation of hunters. The Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff is now available in the 1791 Oiled Brown finish with an MSRP of $59.99
For more information on the Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff and the entire 1791 HUNT Line and other 1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group holsters, EDC tool organizers and accessories, please visit https://1791gunleather.com
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group will be showing the HUNT Line and other new products, including the exciting new 1791 Industries firearm accessories at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas at Booth 75207, January 20th – 23rd, 2026.
Bergara introduces the Platinum Stalker. Lawrenceville, Georgia – BPI Outdoors / Bergara® Rifles introduces the Platinum Stalker. The Platinum Stalker is designed for hunters who appreciate the traditional look and feel of a wood stock rifle, but want the stiffness and rigidity that laminate offers. Built on a pepper-colored laminate Monte Carlo stock, it delivers timeless style with the weather-resistant durability of laminate, ready for the toughest hunts in any environment. The caliber offerings start at the 6.5 Creedmoor and elevate to the .375 H&H, appealing to hunters wanting a rifle for brown bear in Alaska or dangerous game in Africa.
The Platinum Stalker is built on Bergara’s Premier action and finished in stainless Cerakote®, ensuring smooth cycling, corrosion resistance, and lasting reliability. The Platinum Stalker has a 4.5-barrel profile. The fluted stainless steel barrel balances strength, rigidity, and weight reduction. Designed for repeatable precision and sub-MOA accuracy, every barrel is manufactured in-house using Bergara’s proprietary honing and rifling process. Equipped with a machined M5-pattern bottom metal, this internal magazine system combines the traditional reliability of a hinged floorplate with the strength and fit only machined components can offer. The included Omni muzzle brake effectively reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, helping hunters stay on target for quicker follow-up shots.
The TriggerTech® Primary trigger delivers a crisp, zero-creep break and consistent performance in all conditions. This trigger is factory-tuned for precision and user confidence in the field. The Platinum Stalker has a Remington 700 footprint which offers a broad compatibility with aftermarket stocks, bases, and triggers, giving hunters full customization flexibility.
This Platinum Stalker weighs a mere 6.75 pounds and has an MSRP starting at $1899.99. Read more
Millennium Treestands, a leader in innovative hunting gear, announces the launch of the DeadLock Carbon Shooting Stick Tripod. Engineered for ultimate stability and versatility, this tripod provides a critical advantage for hunters, shooters, and outdoor photographers.
Constructed from high-strength carbon fiber, the DeadLock offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for easy transport and solid support. Its top-mounted leg adjustment system allows for rapid, one-knob per-leg deployment, enabling users to transition from seated to standing heights in seconds.
The included multi-platform Vise Head is the core of its adaptability. Featuring a 3-axis design with interchangeable Arca, Picatinny, and Saddle/Vise plates, it ensures perfect leveling of rifles, cameras, or optics. Adjustable drag controls allow for a tight lock or smooth panning.
This combination of lightweight rigidity, rapid adjustment, and versatile mounting creates a stable, confidence-inspiring platform for any precision task in the field.
The only waterfowl shotgun that will be featured by HALO Waterfowl across all HALO channels during the 2025–2026 season.
NORTH HAVEN, CT — Launched in 2021, the Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl 12-gauge autoloaders are field-proven shotguns built for the extremes. For 2025 the 940 Pro Waterfowl is continuing on with an optic-ready receiver cut to accept direct mounting of micro-dot optics (RMSc-pattern), while also becoming available fully finished in Realtree’s Legacy® pattern.
The 940 Pro Waterfowl Series is engineered for the wet, cold, and dirty conditions waterfowlers face. Key features include weather-resistant Cerakote® metal surfaces; 28-inch chrome-lined barrels with HIVIZ® CompSight® fiber-optic front sights; durable synthetic, self-draining stocks and forends; and nickel-boron coatings on several internal components (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, sear, and return spring tube). The design also incorporates stainless steel rings and a hard-anodized aluminum return spring plunger for long life and low maintenance.
Built to run reliably in the field, the 940 Pro’s gas system can operate up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will cycle factory-manufactured 2.75″ or 3″ loads of 1 1/8 oz. or greater (to what is currently available on the market at the time of this press release). Ergonomic, hunter-friendly features include an oversized, beveled loading port with a redesigned elevator and shell catch for pinch-free loading; a barrel manufacturing process that preserves point-of-aim and impact; a slim-profile forend; and a user-configurable stock with adjustable length-of-pull (13–14.25″), drop and cast options. Large charging handle and paddle-style bolt release controls make operation fast and intuitive in cold or gloved hands. When optics aren’t mounted a cover plate is included to preserve a sealed receiver.
940 Pro Waterfowl Optic Ready Realtree (Model 85186) — This optic-ready 12-gauge, 3-inch autoloader features a 28″ AccuChoke™-compatible vent-rib barrel and an extended X-Factor™ Modified choke plus flush Full and Improved Cylinder chokes. Metal surfaces (receiver and barrel), stock and forend wear the Realtree® Legacy camo pattern. The package includes Mossberg’s aggressive signature texturing on stock and forend, sling swivel studs, a 5-round capacity, drilled & tapped/optic-cut receiver, ambidextrous safety, and an MSRP of $1,246. Read more
The Signature Taurus TX™ Platform Evolves into Breakthrough 9mm Performance, Built in the USA
Bainbridge, GA — Taurus Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the all-new TX9 line of striker-fired pistols, marking a defining milestone for the company as its first purpose-built, duty-grade pistol platform. Expanding the highly successful Taurus TX™ Platform into 9mm for the first time, the TX9 brings the shooter-focused DNA that made the TX22 a standout and applies it to a service-ready system engineered for duty, defense, and concealed carry.
Designed and tested to meet military and law-enforcement requirements worldwide, including NATO specifications, the TX9 represents a significant evolution in Taurus pistol design. Built in the USA, the TX9 establishes a unified standard for performance, consistency, and adaptability across three mission-driven configurations. Read more
Weatherby continues to lead the industry in cartridge innovation with the introduction of the 25 WBY RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum) the newest addition to the RPM family. Designed to deliver true magnum performance from lightweight, compact rifles, the 25 RPM reinforces Weatherby’s position at the top of the mountain for quarter-bore cartridges.
Weatherby has always been known for pushing velocity, energy, and ballistic efficiency beyond what shooters expect. With the 25 RPM, that legacy continues. Built on the same proven design philosophy as the 6.5 RPM and 338 RPM, the 25 RPM is engineered specifically for the Mark V 6 lug action, delivering exceptional performance without the weight and length of a traditional magnum platform.
At the heart of the 25 RPM is a modern case design featuring a rebated rim, minimal body taper, and a 35-degree shoulder. This geometry increases usable case capacity while improving efficiency and consistency. By slightly shortening and refining the proven RPM case design, Weatherby optimized overall cartridge length to support today’s heavy for caliber, high BC bullets without compromise.
The result is a cartridge that thrives with fast twist rates (1:7.5) and long, sleek projectiles. The 25 RPM is capable of pushing a 133 gr Berger at 3,000 feet per second, delivering flatter trajectories, higher retained energy, and superior downrange performance compared to legacy quarter-bore cartridges. When compared to popular alternatives like the 25 Creedmoor, 25-06, and 257 Roberts, the 25 RPM offers a clear ballistic advantage.
“It’s been 80 years since my grandfather introduced his favorite cartridge, the 257 Wby Mag. Rather than updating the all-time “King of the Quarter Bore”, we felt it was fitting to introduce the 25 WBY RPM alongside Roy’s favorite cartridge with the purposeful intent of loading heavy for caliber bullets that are now so readily available. The end result will be an unstoppable pair of 25’s!” -Adam Weatherby, CEO Weatherby Inc
Versatility is another defining feature of the 25 RPM. While it excels with heavy, high BC bullets for long-range hunting, it is equally capable of spinning lighter projectiles at speeds exceeding 3300 feet per second. This balance makes the 25 RPM an ideal choice for hunters seeking a do-it-all quarter-bore cartridge that performs across a wide range of game.
At launch, factory ammunition will be offered in multiple configurations, including a 133 gr Berger, 117 gr Barnes LRX, 117 gr Hornady SST, and 107 gr Tipped Hammer HCB. Brass will be available for reloaders.
The 25 RPM will be available in both Weatherby Mark V and Model 307 rifles, making it one of the most accessible new cartridge launches in company history. With rifle options starting at an approachable price point, shooters can experience cutting-edge cartridge performance without compromise.
