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ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 23, 2019) – The flagship waterfowl shotgun from Stoeger® has received upgrades to its performance and aesthetic features to create the company’s best semiautomatic shotgun for serious duck and goose hunters. The Stoeger M3500 Waterfowler Special has been designed with tried-and-true versatility and reliability at a great value.

The Waterfowler 3500 receiver and 28-inch barrel feature a striking Cerakote Flat Dark Earth finish. The stock and forend are finished with Realtree MAX-5™ camo. The gun is chambered for up to 3.5-inch shells but cycles 2¾- and 3-inch shells equally well without adjustment. The Waterfowler 3500 also comes with a paracord sling.

Loading, unloading and operating the Model 3500 in cold weather is made easier by the oversized bolt handle and bolt-release button. A specially machined and beveled loading port makes feeding shells into the magazine tube with gloved hands quick and efficient. Rugged, weather-resistant construction and finish stand up to the worst conditions. Read more

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Weatherby® Unveils the Limited Edition Mark V® Wyoming Commemorative Rifle, the First Rifles To Be Built in New Sheridan Facility.

Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, Inc is nearing the final steps in the move to Sheridan, WY from Paso Robles, California. The announcement of the move was made at SHOT SHOW 2018. Now a year later, Weatherby wants to mark the monumental amount of work that has been going into the move. The Wyoming commemorative has been designed by the team at Weatherby to honor Wyoming and all that the State has done to assist with the move.

There will be two versions of the Wyoming Commemorative rifles, the Gold and the Silver. Both versions will be chambered in the world famous .300 Weatherby Mag and will feature the widely recognizable “Bucking Horse and Rider” beautifully engraved on the floor plate. The highly figured walnut stocks ensures a seamless union between rifle and shooter with its raised-comb Monte Carlo design, right-side palm swell and a custom designed mountain scene integrated into the classic fine line checkering. Read more

Bend, OR – The new Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon Ultra Lightweight Rifle is the latest addition to Nosler’s high-performance rifle line. The Mountain Carbon is comprised of premium, lightweight components offering hunters supreme performance in a six-pound platform.

The Nosler Rifle Division spent the last few years watching the “Ultra-Lightweight” rifle market grow and develop into a complete niche of its own. With all this in mind, a plan was developed with experts from Ballistics Engineers, Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass Stock making experts as well as the industry’s authorities in Carbon wrapped barrels. Thus, was born the All NEW M48 Mountain Carbon Rifle. A Rifle with not just weight in mind, but accuracy and dependability that won’t break the bank.

Starting with the Nosler M48 bolt action mated to a match grade, cut rifled carbon wrapped barrel that is bedded into a Granite Green Ultra-light Mountain Hunter stock. All steel surfaces are then coated in Tungsten Grey Cerakote. The finished product comes in at 6 pounds with Sub MOA accuracy that is balanced with a feel like an extension of your arm. Read more

New-For-2019 12 Gauge Combines Premium Features With Great Value,

Comes in Walnut, Synthetic and Camouflage

Dickinson Arms has bolstered its extensive line of quality shotguns with the addition of the new Eclipse Semi-Automatic 12-Gauge. This new-for-2019 model made its industry debut at the 2019 SHOT Show, and is sure to be a hit with hunters and sport shooters alike.

The Eclipse features Dickinson’s proven gas-operated mechanism for reduced recoil and reliable cycling on the range or in the field. Available in 26”, 28” and 30” barrel lengths and a variety of stock types, shooters can find a new Eclipse that delivers the ideal combination of looks, feel and performance. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 22, 2019) – The history of the Old West is filled with tales of wild gunfights, mid-day robberies and romance that still captivates us today. Uberti USA brings these memories to light with the extension of their limited-edition Outlaws & Lawmen Series.

Uberti USA pays homage to two of the most famous gunfighters of the Old West with the introduction of the Bonney 1873 Cattleman and Wild Bill 1851 Navy Conversion replica revolvers. The revolvers draw inspiration from William “Billy the Kid” Bonney and James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok.

The legend of Billy the Kid has been a cornerstone of Old West lore since Bonney met his demise at the hands of Lincoln County Sherriff Pat Garrett in 1881. Throughout most of Bonney’s notorious life as a gunfighter, the young shooter carried an 1873 Colt Single Action Army revolver. This ubiquitous revolver was holstered on Bonney’s belt in the only known image ever taken of the outlaw. Known as The Peacemaker, the iconic revolver is known as “The Gun That Won the West.”

Chambered in .45 Long Colt, the Bonney 1873 Cattleman features a simulated bison horn bird’s head grip, color case frame and blued steel barrel measuring 5 ½ inches. The six-shot weighs in at 2.3 pounds and has an overall length of 11 inches. The Bonney 1873 Cattleman gives Old West fans a way to relive the wild times of the West with a revolver that looks as good as it shoots. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 22, 2019) – Stoeger introduces a new generation of technology in its redesigned line of air rifles. Enhanced ergonomics and features unique to each model deliver some of the finest and most accurate airguns in the market at great values. Stoeger has also increased the warranty in 2019 from 2 years to a best-in-class 5-year warranty for all models.

S4000-E – The flagship of the new Stoeger airgun line, the S4000-E offers a hard-hitting 1,200 fps (in .177 caliber) and is designed with ergonomics in mind, including interchangeable grips in multiple colors and finishes to suit the style of the shooter. S3 suppressor technology is built in for quiet shooting. The stock features a recoil-absorbing buttpad and ProAdaptive Checkering for a great grip. Comes standard with interchangeable red and orange fiber-optic front sights and is also available as a combo with a 4 x 32 mm scope. .177 or .22 caliber. MSRP: $149-$179. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 22, 2019) – Franchi raises the bar for best-in-class features with its line of semi-customized Affinity Elite shotguns. Available in 12- and 20-gauge, Affinity Elite shotguns are built to withstand tough hunting conditions with a Cerakote and OPTIFADE camo finish. Upgraded bolt controls, sight, vented rib and superior ergonomics provide faster handling and target acquisition while upgraded chokes plus a lengthened forcing cone improve performance. Built on the proven Inertia Driven action, the Italian-made Affinity Elite shotguns come with three extended waterfowl chokes(Close, Mid, and Long-Range).

The Affinity Elite is available in a 12 gauge 28-inch barrel in either a 3 or 3-½ inch chamber and in 20 gauge with a 26-inch barrel. All models are available in OPTIFADE Marsh with burnt bronze Cerakote and OPTIFADE Timber with cobalt Cerakote. Read more