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Lawrenceville, Georgia – BPI Outdoors / Bergara Rifles is pleased to announce the release of the Bergara BXR .22 LR Rifle at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, IN April 26-28, 2019.

Bergara BXR .22 LR Rifle

Bergara Rifles is proud to introduce a feature rich semi-automatic .22 LR, the Bergara BXR. This new rifle has custom quality, Bergara performance without the custom price tag.

This BXR .22LR has everything a serious rimfire shooter would want, yet has features attractive to younger shooters and smaller frame shooters with its removable/replaceable spacers to adjust stock length. Nate Treadaway, CEO of BPI Outdoors, which is the parent company of Bergara says, “We have had our eye on the rimfire space for several years now. Not only is it a very close alignment to our core customer base but we are already familiar with how to make an extremely accurate barrel. The BXR just happens to be the first of several models to come from Bergara and will fill a void between the featureless mass-produced models and overly priced boutique offerings.” Read more

Ruger Introduces Three Rifles Chambered in the All-New .350 Legend

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly introduces three rifles chambered in Winchester’s all-new .350 Legend cartridge: two Ruger American® Ranch rifles and one AR-556® MPR. These new rifles give hunters and shooters a variety of options to use this exciting new cartridge in both traditional bolt-action and modern sporting rifle configurations.

“We heard our customers loud and clear, and are proud to answer their call,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “We anticipate the woods of Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and many other states will be full of new Ruger rifles this fall.”

Rifles chambered in .350 Legend are not exclusively destined for the so-called “straight-wall states.” The cartridge combines impressive muzzle energy with low recoil, making it a good match for both the lightweight Ruger American Ranch Rifle and feature-rich AR-556 MPR. The cartridge is available in a variety of hunting, subsonic and target loads, inviting plenty of trigger time with Ruger’s new .350 Legend rifles.

Since its launch in 2012, the Ruger American Rifle has earned a reputation for outstanding accuracy and reliability, and the .350 Legend is a natural fit for the platform. This new chambering is offered in both standard (13.75″) and compact (12.50″) lengths of pull to fit most shooters, while the ergonomic stock and soft recoil pad ensure comfortable shooting. The 16.38″ cold hammer-forged barrel features a 1:16″ twist rate and is capped with 1/2″-28 muzzle threads and thread protector. A 5-round metal AR-style magazine, one-piece Picatinny scope base, Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger and ambidextrous tang safety complete the package.

The AR-556 MPR has proven to be an excellent hunting platform, and the .350 Legend chambering expands that role. The nitrided 16.38″ barrel is capped with a 1/2″-28 radial port muzzle brake. The rifle’s appeal is enhanced by the combination of a Ruger® Elite 452® AR-Trigger, Magpul® furniture and a 15″ free-float handguard. Magpul M-LOK® accessory attachment slots make the addition of a sling or bipod easy. With less recoil, and weighing almost a pound less than its .450 Bushmaster counterpart, the MPR chambered in .350 Legend is a fantastic hunting option.

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Clay competition shooters attending the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits can see the new face of competition with the Benelli 828U Sport. Exclusively designed for Sporting and Compak shooting, the 828U Sport over-and-under shotgun is designed and built with sporting DNA.

NRA Show attendees can stop by the Benelli booth (No. 6648) to get first-hand experience with the 828U Sport. An enhanced version of its first over-and-under shotgun, the 828U Sport features improved ergonomics and must-have features for the serious clays shooter. Built around a steel receiver for additional weight, the 12 gauge shotgun’s improved grip angle and comb height work in conjunction with the wider carbon fiber rib and sight channel to deliver a sporting shotgun that points fast and swings smooth. Read more

San Antonio, Texas – Blaser USA is pleased to introduce the new R8 Ultimate bolt-action rifle. This latest addition to the Blaser R8 line is available in two options: R8 Ultimate and R8 Ultimate Leather. Both feature an ergonomic synthetic thumbhole stock that ensures a comfortable, relaxed shooting position and optimal control of the rifle when firing. The new modular stock options can be tailored to individual needs and include an adjustable comb, adjustable recoil pad and adjustable recoil absorption system.

A .22 Long Rifle (LR) conversion kit is also now available for the Blaser R8. This long-awaited .22 caliber rimfire kit includes the barrel and newly designed magazine and bolt head. This new offering will allow current and future R8 owners to easily change from larger calibers to the small bore .22 LR for training.

“We are excited to expand our R8 rifle product line with the addition of the Ultimate and Ultimate Leather models and new .22 LR conversion kit,” said Jason Evans, CEO of Blaser USA. “Our customers have been asking for a .22 caliber model. This is an ideal add-on for those who like to train intensively with their hunting rifle but want the option of reduced recoil and less expensive ammunition. The new R8 Ultimate stock options are our most ergonomically advanced to date and provide serious hunters with numerous options that can be tailored to their specific needs and personal preferences.” Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. – From the SIG AIR division SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new MCX Virtus pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) Air Rifle featuring the SIG proprietary 30-round rapid pellet magazine (RPM).

Based on the MCX Virtus Patrol Rifle, the .22 caliber MCX Virtus PCP semi-automatic air rifle has a 17.5-inch barrel with M-LOK™ handguard for easy mounting of accessories. The Virtus is powered by a regulated, 13-cubic-inch, high-pressure air cylinder located in the stock. Maximum fill pressure is 3,000 psi and output is controlled at 1,100 psi ensuring consistent shots. The air cylinder is refillable and delivers up to 150 shots per fill. Read more

BESSEMER, AL — Steyr Arms USA has announced that it has partnered with Manners Composite Stocks (MCS) to create a new variant of THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel) rifle designed to meet the needs of law enforcement and precision rifle shooters. Steyr and Manners worked together to create a highly optioned composite tactical stock that is mated to the exceptionally accurate THB barreled action. The new Steyr THB Manners rifle will be publicly unveiled at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on April 26 (Steyr Arms Booth #4423).

The Steyr THB Manners will be available in .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor. The rifle is built on Steyr’s proven Safe Bolt System (SBS) bolt-action receiver with its 2+1 safety system. The SBS action is perfectly married to a heavy-profile, cold-hammer-forged barrel. In the .308 version, it will be available with either a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, while the 6.5 Creedmoor barrel will be 26 inches in length. The muzzles of each barrel are threaded with a 5/8-24 RH thread pitch to accept muzzle brakes or suppressors, and a thread protector will be included. With it’s match-quality single-stage trigger system, the THB barreled-action is virtually identical to that of Steyr’s high-end, long-range tactical rifles. Read more

TRADITIONS™ FIREARMS OFFICIALLY RELEASES TO THE PUBLIC CRACKSHOT™ XBR™ – AN ARROW LAUNCHING RIFLE

Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ Performance Firearms will be officially releasing to consumers the Crackshot™ XBR™ Rifle at the 2019 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention will take place April 26-28 at the Indiana Convention Center. The Crackshot™ XBR™ rifle is patented by Traditions™ and is an exciting new product for 2019!

This package comes with 2 rifles for the price of one! The package comes with a Crackshot™ .22 caliber rifle with a 16.5” barrel which is perfect for small game hunting and plinking. It also comes with the XBR™ upper which easily swaps onto the Crackshot™ turning the rifle into the Crackshot™ XBR™. This upper has an inner barrel that is protected by an outer shroud. Simply slide the hollow end of the arrow onto the inner barrel and push downward until it meets the end of the barrel. The Crackshot™ XBR™ uses a Traditions™ Firebolt™ 2216 arrow that is 16” aluminum. Next, break open the rifle and place a Traditions™ XBR™ Powerload .27 Cal Long in the chamber, close up the gun, remove the safety, and then fire at your target. It’s that simple! Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. –With a history that dates back to 1949, the SIG SAUER P210 was the combat handgun for the Swiss Military, and is regarded as one of the most legendary, reliable, and accurate firearms in the world. Today, SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the American Made P210 Standard pistol to the U.S. Commercial Market featuring modern improvements, at a price-point that will allow more consumers to enjoy this timeless pistol.

“The SIG SAUER P210 Standard is an engineering marvel, and with this launch our product development has really come full circle in bringing our production of all SIG products back to the U.S. The P210 Standard combines the Swiss and German heritage that made this pistol legendary, with the ingenuity of being American made,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The reverse rail on this pistol gives it precise accuracy. The thin contour grip, and balance in weight gives it less felt recoil, and the tuned, short trigger press truly makes this one of the finest handguns ever made.”

The SIG SAUER P210 Standard is a 9mm hammer-fired pistol, with a precision machined stainless steel slide and frame. The pistol features iron sights, upgraded ergonomic controls including a relocated manual thumb-safety for easier accessibility, a target grade trigger, custom walnut grips, a side magazine release, and improved beavertail. The pistol comes standard with two 8-round magazines. Read more

FORT SMITH, AR – Hammerli is proud to announce the TAC R1 22 C, the first product in their defense line.

The Hammerli TAC R1 22 C rifle is the most versatile .22 rifle available. It offers the best precision, quality, and value of any .22 LR, AR-style rifle on the market. It features a 13” free-float M-LOK handguard, folding back-up sights, removable flash hider with 1/2×28 threads, minimalist adjustable stock with QD sling point and ergonomic grip.

The TAC R1 C also features an all-aluminum construction of the handguard, upper and lower receivers along with a closed trigger guard. The 1/2×28 pre-installed thread adapter allows for the immediate use of a suppressor, right out-of-the-box. The TAC R1 22 C also features an adjustable gas system that allows the user to tune the rifle to various loads of ammo by only adjusting one screw. This is ideal for tuning for suppressed use and sub-sonic loads. Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® proudly introduces a heavy-hitting addition to the new SAINT® Victor family, the SAINT® Victor .308.

The SAINT Victor series of rifles and pistols from Springfield Armory are designed as purpose-built defensive firearms, and manufactured to professional standards for unrivaled performance.

Never before has Springfield Armory offered the popular SAINT® family of rifles in an AR-10 platform, until now. For those who prefer the .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO cartridge, the SAINT Victor .308 is the ultimate lightweight personal defense rifle. Weighing in at only 7.8 lbs., this rifle is purpose built to offer serious power in a quick handling configuration.

The SAINT Victor .308 features a 16” lightweight profile CMV barrel that is Melonite® coated inside and out to provide maximum corrosion resistance, and is partnered with an M-Lok free-float 15” handguard that protects the mid-length gas system, chosen for its smooth recoil impulse and reliability. The SAINT Victor .308 features a full-length “interrupted” rail to reduce weight and accommodate modern shooting styles, and the Accu-Tite tension system eliminates movement between the flat-top upper receiver and the lower receiver, ensuring a rock solid feel. Read more