Firearms manufacturer Weatherby, Inc., is relocating its manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters from California to Sheridan, Wyoming, company officials announced today from SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the world’s largest annual shooting, hunting and firearms industry trade show.

The move is expected to create 70 to 90 jobs and more than $5 million annually in payroll in the next five years. Read more

Advanced Digital Shooting Muff

Walker’s® – The industry pioneer in electronic hearing protection and enhancement, introduces the entirely new XCEL Series Muffs. The radical design was inspired by taking an unconventional approach to engineering the best electronic muffs available. The patent pending XCEL moves the digital control panel and microphones off the muff cup to the headband resulting in more air space inside the cup helping to deliver better protection.

The XCEL’s power & performance goes well beyond it cutting edge design. Powered by an advanced digital chipset, the XCEL is loaded with features that avid outdoorsman & shooting enthusiasts demand.

The modern sound enhancement features are taken to next level with four selectable modes. Universal mode is tuned for over all amplification while Speech Clarity mode is specifically tuned to reduce ambient noise & focus on enhancing vocal frequencies providing a valuable tool where clear communication is critical. High frequency & Power boost modes provide additional options for tuning the XCEL to hear exactly what you need to such as the ring of Steel. Navigating the various modes is easy thanks to programmed voice prompts, taking the guesswork out of know which mode you are in. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – The romance of the Old West cannot be separated from the individuals who lived and died on their way to becoming legendary. Valiant sheriffs and the outlaws they chased; card sharks and cowboys; soldiers and proud warriors – the history of the Old West is gritty and harsh and smells a lot like spent gunpowder.

Uberti USA honors the famous men and women of the Old West with its new limited-edition Outlaws & Lawmen Series. Each piece in the collection draws its inspiration from the actual gun carried by the historical figure after which it is named. Only a limited number of each will be produced each year, making them as rare and collectible as they are fun to shoot.

The legend of Jesse James lives on with the 1873 Colt that bears his name and is included in the first group of Outlaws & Lawmen models. As a fierce outlaw, Jesse owned and utilized a wide array of revolvers, but this stern six-shooter is decked out with an all-black finish and black, simulated bison horn grips to create the ultimate Western antihero revolver. Read more

ACCOKEEK – Franchi marks a century and a half of firearm-making excellence with a pair of 150th Anniversary Limited Editions, which will only be available in 2018.

Founded by Luigi Franchi in Brescia, Italy, in 1868, Franchi quickly gained a sterling reputation for fine, handcrafted shotguns that are still prized by collectors worldwide. In the 150 years since its founding, Franchi has expanded its shotgun offerings by making both semi-auto and over/under shotguns; this year Franchi launches its first bolt-action rifle. The history of Franchi – as well as its future – are celebrated with these sesquicentennial editions of both the acclaimed Affinity semi-auto shotgun and the new Momentum rifle. Both Limited Edition models will feature the stylish Franchi 150-year Anniversary logo detail on the receiver.

The Anniversary Limited Edition Momentum bolt-action rifle will be chambered in .30-06 Springfield, equipped with a richly figured, contoured AA-Grade walnut stock with an elegant satin finish. Featuring a slim-profiled barrel and an adjustable trigger, the Momentum also has a spiral fluted bolt and TSA recoil pad.

The 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Affinity 3 semi-auto shotgun is available in 12 gauge (with a 28-inch barrel) or in 20 gauge (with a 26-inch barrel). The shotgun sports a AA-Grade satin-finish walnut stock and an engraved silver receiver that is embellished with a feather-themed engraving on both sides.

Both suited for a lifetime of dedicated service in the field or as pieces of a fine firearms collection, both Anniversary models enjoy Franchi’s best-in-class 7-year warranty. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Since its introduction in 2014, the Benelli ETHOS has been the shotgun world’s gold standard for combining form and function into a single sporting firearm. The recipient of numerous awards from shooting publications worldwide and a mainstay for wingshooters of all varieties, the ETHOS line has been expanded to bring unparalleled performance and shootability sport shooters.

Benelli’s new line of ETHOS Sport models includes 12-, 20- and 28-gauge versions, each as capable of the highest levels of performance in the dove field as they are on the sporting clays course. Based on the proven ETHOS field model, the new ETHOS Sport shotguns are equipped with a recoil-absorbing cheek comb pad that is twice the size of those on field models. The ETHOS Sport models also feature a raised, carbon fiber sporting rib and barrel porting for faster, more effective follow-up shots. Increased barrel lengths further enhance the smooth swinging of the ETHOS Sport, while the award-winning ergonomics make the shotgun easy to mount, point and operate. Read more

Fort Worth, TX –AirForce Airguns has added a new member to the industry leading Texan Big Bore family of air rifles. The world’s most powerful production airgun is now available in a carbine length barrel.

The Texan Carbine has all of the features that its big brother does, but with an overall length of just 29 inches. Texan Carbine maintains all of the accuracy AirForce Airguns are known for in a compact package with serious punch.

“The success of the original Texan has driven us to keep adding new configurations,” commented AirForce CEO and Founder John McCaslin. “This carbine is the next iteration of the Texan.”

The Texan Carbine is available in .457, .357 and .308 calibers and weighs in at 7.5 pounds. The 25 inch barrel is rifled with precision. With muzzle velocity of up to 930 fps and energy of up to 400 foot pounds, the carbine delivers for the hunter on every shot. Read more

Bentonville, AR— As part of its ongoing effort of innovation, and to facilitate the sport of airgunning for beginners and enthusiasts, HatsanUSA is proud to announce its Lightning Compressor as the first product in its new TactAir Systems line of airgun fill products.

The Lightning Compressor was specifically designed with the PCP airgun enthusiast in mind – providing up to 310 BAR (4500 PSI) – and as its name indicates, ultra-fast. In fact, the Lightning Compressor can refill a 6.8L carbon fiber tank to maximum capacity in under one hour. But what sets this air compressor apart from others on the market is the electronic operating system within.

Sitting atop the Lightning Compressor is a digital gauge that not only serves to show the current pressure, but also controls and allows users to select their fill pressure and how often they would like to compressor to auto-purge. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Stoeger’s new Freedom Series is built on the proven platforms of already popular competition- and defense-style shotguns that are enhanced with factory-installed, extended magazines – eliminating the need for after-market purchases. By pairing these popular, effective models with select US-manufactured components, Stoeger is able to deliver extreme value and performance with 922R-compliant shotguns to meet the needs of American shooters.

By being 922R compliant, Stoeger shooters now have the freedom to extend the magazine capacity of these select 12-gauge shotguns, which deliver out-of-the-box capacities of 7+1 (M3000 Freedom and P3000 Freedom) and 10+1 (M3K). Read more

BESSEMER, Ala. (Jan. 23, 2018) — Steyr Arms is kicking off the 2018 SHOT Show today with the launch of its new rimfire rifle, the Zephyr II. Taking many design and functional cues from the original Steyr Zephyr, which was produced from 1955 through 1971, the Zephyr II is certain to be a hit among shooters, both young and old.

The Zephyr II follows up the excellent build quality of its “big-bore sisters” and sets totally new standards in the hunting-style, bolt-action, rimfire rifle segment. The Zephyr II features a classic European walnut stock with a Bavarian cheek piece and fish-scale-pattern checkering on the grips and handguard, as well as the typical Steyr Mannlicher bolt handle and a tang safety.

Available in .17 HMR, .22 LR and .22 WMR, the Zephyr II has a cold-hammer-forged 19.7-inch barrel with an overall length of 39.2 inches. The rifle weighs 5.8 lbs., including a five-round detachable box magazine. The Zephyr II has a suggested retail price of $995 (add an additional $25 for 1/2×28 threaded barrel), and the first batch of rifles is currently shipping to Steyr dealers and distributors. Read more

ACCOKEEK, MD – Long known as a maker of instinctive and feature-rich shotguns, Franchi brings its rich heritage of Italian craftsmanship and innovation to the bolt-action rifle market with the introduction of Momentum.

Debuting in six of the most popular bolt-action calibers (.243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win. .308 Win., .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win. Mag.), the rifle is available in three configurations. For hunters who utilize supressors, the Momentum is available with a threaded, free-floating barrel, both by itself and as part of a rifle/optics combo. The rifle is also available with an unthreaded barrel.

The most visually distinct feature of the Momentum rifle is its revolutionary stock. The stock combines raised curves and crisp checkering at strategic places along the rifle, delivering the most ergonomic feel and positive hold in the five most commonly used shooting positions. Sling-attachment points are recessed on the Momentum’s stock, eliminating the need for intrusive swivel studs. At the butt, the Franchi’s popular TSA recoil pad absorbs 50 percent of the rifle’s felt recoil with integrated contours to offer more comfortable benchrest shooting positions. Read more