Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announces the addition of the Hawkeye® FTW Predator rifle to its Hawkeye line of bolt-action rifles. This new model combines popular features of the Gunsite Scout Rifle and the Hawkeye Predator to deliver a long-range, accurate rifle for both range and field.

The Hawkeye FTW Predator rifle design began with extensive on-range consultation with SAAM (Sportsman’s All-weather, All-terrain Marksmanship) shooting instructors at the world-renowned FTW Shooting School in Barksdale, Texas. The SAAM instructors were impressed with the proven accuracy of the Hawkeye Predator and the quick handling of the Gunsite Scout rifle. With their input, Ruger engineers designed a rifle that combines the trigger and action of the Hawkeye Predator with the adjustable buttstock design found on the Gunsite Scout rifle. The result is a perfect combination of ergonomics and long-range accuracy needed in a fast handling predator rifle. Read more

For generations, when hunting for dangerous game, experienced hunters have depended on the absolute reliability of the Mauser 98 bolt action system. With the introduction of the new Mauser M98 Magnum rifle, Mauser has made a further refinement of the unique 98 system that was originally developed by Paul Mauser.

Based on the original design drawings, Mauser has managed to combine the legendary unique strengths of the 98 system, with the advantages of the most modern production methods. By focusing on the most frequently requested features, this new rifle has all qualities and characteristics the experienced big game hunter could wish for and at a remarkably attractive price and performance ratio. Read more

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Over 200 competitors and counting are registered to compete in the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) ninth annual Camp Perry Open, Jan. 16-18, 2015, at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. The popular competition is guaranteed to bring a whole new set of crowds and fresh perspectives to the winter scenery in the Port Clinton area.

Some of the best marksmen in the country will be competing in Port Clinton’s backyard – including members of the Army Marksmanship Unit and the USA Shooting team. Events to be fired during the competition include the Men’s and Women’s 60 Shot Air Rifle and Pistol matches and 3×20 Junior Air Rifle individual and team matches.

The competition is open to air rifle and air pistol athletes of all ages and experience levels. Registration will continue to be open until the start of each event, for those interested in taking a shot at the world of marksmanship. Visitors are welcome into the range to observe at any time during the match – with free admission.

The highlight of the Camp Perry Open that sets it apart from other matches is the highly anticipated Super Final – which breaks from the traditionally quiet, concentrated finals administered during marksmanship events and is arguably the most unique finals system in the arena of competitive shooting. This year’s Super Finals will be fired at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 17.

During the Super Finals, spectators are urged to bang on metal chairs, blast music, blow noisemakers and playfully hoot and holler at an attempt to distract the competitors and break their concentration for firing a perfect shot. Guests who have never seen the Super Finals are encouraged to attend and join in on the fun by being as LOUD as possible!

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In the latest video in the “Roy’s Insider Tips” series, American Handgunner Publisher Roy Huntington examines the effectiveness of shotshell cartridges for defending against snakes and other unwanted varmints. Huntington tests the capabilities with three different shot cartridges from CCI – .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .45 Colt – to discover which is best for handling pesky varmints.

“CCI’s elegant shot cartridges have always been appealing. The thought of having a ‘mini-shotgun’ in your revolver or semi-auto is just too irresistible to ignore,” Roy explains. “But in the interest of seeing just how effective they really are, we blasted some hard target paper to see how they penetrate and just what kind of spread is delivered in the real world.”

Shooting at toe-to-snake distances, Roy experiments with a Ruger Super Single Six in .22 LR and .22 Magnum, and a vintage S&W Mode 25 in .45 Colt to pinpoint the real-world effectiveness of CCI handgun caliber shot loads.

“Are they effective? It looks like the .22 LR versions max out on mice or the errant attacking grasshopper or wasp,” Huntington says. “But moving up in caliber, the .38 Special, .44 Special, .45 Colt and others suddenly become serious tools for field use.” Read more

NEWINGTON, NN ) – SIG SAUER, Inc., continues to set new standards in firearm design, innovation, and performance with the introduction of the SIG MCX™. Designed from the ground up as a short-barreled, silenced, lightweight rifle-caliber system, the SIG MCX has reset the standard for modularity, sound suppression, and mission capability.

With the introduction of the SIG MPX™ submachine gun, SIG SAUER raised the bar for performance and modularity in a pistol-caliber platform. The SIG MCX combines that modularity with rifle-caliber power in a compact package, designed for optimum performance with a silencer.

“We’ve built a team of the best minds in the industry, when it comes to silencer technology, rifle engineering and the .300 Blackout cartridge,” said Jeff Creamer, Executive Director and General Merchandise Manager for SIG SAUER, Inc. “The end result is a technological leap forward in ergonomics, modularity, cartridge performance, and sound reduction.”

Unlike every other firearm on the market, the SIG MCX was designed from the start for optimum performance with the .300 Blackout cartridge and a silencer. When paired with a SIG SAUER silencer, the outcome is a firearm with superior suppression capability and enhanced reliability with both supersonic and subsonic loads.

An auto-regulating gas system makes the transition from subsonic to supersonic seamless. In combat situations, the SIG MCX can run supersonic on the silenced setting without damaging the firearm or negatively impacting reliability.

Sharing a modular design with the SIG MPX, the SIG MCX is a mission-adaptable marvel. Changing between .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO is as simple as swapping barrels and op rods. Converting to 7.62x39mm simply requires an additional bolt face change. All of this can be performed by the user in the field. Barrel lengths can also be changed, with 16″ and 9″ versions initially available. Read more

WEST HARTFORD, CT- Colt’s Manufacturing Company, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, is expanding upon many of its classic and highly popular handgun families with several new handgun introductions for 2015. The new handguns give customers more options in caliber, weight, rails and other features to best meet their preferences and needs. The Colt handgun families with new models include the Rail Gun®®, XSE Series, 1991 Series and Gold Cup®.

“Our new handgun introductions provide customers with the same high-quality products the market expects from Colt, with a greater diversity in design and configuration,” said Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Marketing for Colt’s Manufacturing. “We are excited to offer our customers a great array of choices to find the Colt handgun that best suits them for personal protection, target shooting, competitive shooting, hunting and other needs.”

There are three new additions to the Colt Rail Gun® family. First is the O4012RG Colt Combat Commander® Rail Gun® with Picatinny rail. It brings together popular features of the original Colt Commander, the Colt M45A1, and the Colt Rail Gun®. Like the other Rail Gun® models, it features the M1913 government length Picatinny rail for accessory mounting on the dust cover. Inside is a dual recoil spring system based on the one used in the Colt M45A1, so shooters experience less recoil. The slide and receiver are stainless steel, with a Colt extended single side safety lock to allow ease of use for various hand sizes. Additional features and specs include an upswept grip safety with palm swell for an enhanced grip, .45 ACP chambering, 4.25-inch National Match® barrel and 7.75-inch overall length. There will also be a Lighweight Commander Rail Gun®, O4840RG, offered with a hard coat anodized aluminum receiver. The MSRP of both the O4012RG and the O4840RG is $1,198. Read more