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The Bergara Premier Series Ridgeback Rifle is Bergara’s newest offering, geared towards precision rifle shooting. This rifle features Bergara’s Premier action mated with a Medium Palma tapered, stainless steel Bergara barrel. The new Grayboe Ridgeback is the first composite stock to fully support the M-LOK system. It comes with a total of 12 slots to which you can attach any M-Lok compatible accessory. Another first in its class is the embedded bubble level in the stock to ensure the rifle is level to the ground when shooting at long distances. The weight is 10.5 lbs.

Nate Treadaway, CEO of BPI Outdoors, which is the parent company of Bergara stated, “From the moment we laid our hands on the Ridgeback stock in early 2018, we knew it was destined to cradle a Premier barreled action.” He continued with, “Our only question was how fast we could work it into the production schedule. It truly has everything that a serious PRS shooter wants and needs in a production-class qualifying rifle.”

All Premier Series rifles are built around legendary Bergara barrels and feature world-famous TriggerTech® triggers among other industry-best components. All are personally qualified for accuracy by the Bergara rifle builders prior to shipment and are guaranteed to produce sub-MOA groups using quality factory ammunition.

The Premier Series as an extension of our Custom Series, but with standardized features for greater efficiencies in parts production and assembly – providing near custom performance at prices that are affordable to serious shooters.

Available calibers: .223 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .300 WM, .300 PRC

MSRP $2,100. Read more

The PARAMOUNT is CVA’s newest addition to its muzzleloading rifle family. Unlike any other CVA rifle, this bolt-action gun was developed and designed to handle “super magnum” propellant charges – meaning: in excess of a 150 grain by volume equivalent of black powder, and thus provides the higher velocities necessary for harvesting animals effectively at 300 yards and beyond. Of course, 2200 FPS plus velocities are worth nothing without the accuracy to put those shots where they belong, and for this, like all premium CVA’s, the PARAMOUNT features a custom quality .45 caliber free floating Bergara® barrel in Nitride treated 416 grade stainless steel. Paired with PowerBelt’s new ELR bullets, which were specially designed for the PARAMOUNT; this barrel can produce incredibly tight groups at ranges previously thought unreachable for a muzzleloader. Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – New for 2019, the SAINT Victor series of rifles and pistols from Springfield Armory are designed as purpose-built defensive firearms, and built to professional standards for unrivaled performance.

Weighing in at 6.9 lbs, the lower receiver on the SAINT Victor Rifle is Accu-Tite tension-bonded to a flat-top forged upper receiver and features a 16” CMV barrel that is Melonite® finished inside and out for the ultimate in corrosion resistance. The rock-solid, patent-pending M-Lok free-float 15” handguard protects the mid-length gas system and provides plenty of space for accessory attachment. The SAINT Victor features a full-length “interrupted” rail to accommodate modern shooting styles, providing comfort for those who shoot with a thumb-over grip. Read more

ROGERS, AR – GAMO 10X Technology first appeared in the industry changing Swarm Maxxim back in 2017, the first breakbarrel air rifle featuring a 10-shot magazine that allows users to shoot 10 shots as fast as they can break the barrel. Still the most user-friendly system, Gamo 10X tech stands apart from all other breakbarrels.

The new Gamo Swarm Whisper is available in .177 and .22 calibers and is the most-advanced, fastest-shooting multi-shot breakbarrel you can buy for under $150. A perfect air rifle for backyard target shooting, pest control and small game hunting, the Swarm Whisper retails for $149.99 and is available through www.gamousa.com and other airgun outlets. Read more

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The Black Mamba is the latest addition to the Volquartsen Firearms pistol lineup.

Competition ready in an easy takedown configuration. Nothing strikes with the speed and agility of the Black Mamba.

The Black Mamba combines features from our Scorpion 22 LR Target Pistol along with the push button takedown functionality of the Ruger MK IV 22/45 frame.

The Black Mamba features our LLV Competition Upper designed with a stainless steel barrel, stainless steel breech, and housed in an aluminum shroud. Our design provides match grade accuracy in a lightweight package. Available in a 4.5″ or 6″ barrel length. The integral Picatinny rail on top and bottom is standard. Read more

New Savage AccuFit Guns Cater to Turkey Hunters, Western Shooters

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – – Savage continues to expand its line of purpose-built AccuFit bolt-action firearms with new models for Western hunters and turkey die-hards. Savage will have these new firearms on display in Booth No. 14551 at the 2019 SHOT Show, January 22-25 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Savage’s revolutionary patented AccuFit system lets shooters customize their firearm’s comb height and length of pull for a perfect fit—something not found on other guns.

“We started thinking a lot more about the individual shooter — what their unique needs are and what drives them to ultimately go to a gunsmith,” said Savage Senior Marketing Manager Beth Shimanski. “That’s when we decided to really raise the bar and make the gun fit better too, and the AccuFit system was born.”

For 2019, Savage has unveiled the 110 High Country centerfire rifle, and 212 and 220 bolt-action turkey shotguns. Purpose-built for the back country or back woods, Savage’s new AccuFit firearms continue to deliver a long list of premium features at affordable prices. Read more

Ultralight .38 Special Revolver Now Offered in Custom Colors

Following the recent release of the all-new Taurus 856 compact revolver, Taurus has expanded the 856 Ultralight lineup by introducing four optional anodized coatings. Now available in Azure, Bronze, Burnt Orange, or Rouge aluminum frames, the 856 Ultralight offers a custom flair for those looking for a discrete carry or home defense handgun.

The 856 Ultralight is based on the standard 856 revolver but features an aluminum frame for reduced carry weight (15.7 ounces unloaded), making it an ideal handgun for easy, all-day carry on the body or off. Chambered in .38 Special with a 6-shot capacity, the 856 is designed with an ergonomic, soft-rubber grip that ensures positive retention while mitigating recoil for comfortable shooting and quick target reacquisition. Further promoting reliable function and fast follow-up shots is the double/single action type featuring a spurred hammer firing system. Read more

San Antonio, Texas – Mauser’s award-winning Mauser 18 bolt-action rifle is now available in a 6.5 PRC chambering with prices starting at $699.

Recognized for its accuracy and ruggedness at an exceptional price point, this popular hunting rifle is among the first chambered for Hornady’s hot new 6.5 PRC cartridge. The 6.5 PRC is a magnum version of the 6.5 Creedmoor and has a flatter trajectory and higher impact velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. Utilizing moderate powder charges that result in repeatable accuracy, low recoil and high velocities with performance well beyond 1,000 yards, the 6.5 PRC is an excellent caliber for F-Class benchrest shooting and hunting medium to large game.

“The Mauser 18 is a big seller here in the United States because of its ultimate reliability, durability and accuracy at an unbeatable price point,” said Christian Socher, CEO of Blaser USA. “We wanted to add the 6.5 PRC chambering as an additional caliber option for those who hunt and shoot at longer ranges.”

Thanks to its rugged synthetic stock, the Mauser 18 will withstand daily use in even the harshest hunting environments. A three-position safety allows you to safely carry a round in the chamber without fear of the bolt being nudged out of battery. The steel receiver provides core strength and reliability to protect the action, and a cold-hammer-forged barrel gives further peace of mind that the rifle will perform consistently, round after round.

For optimum grip, the stock features two areas of soft-inlay. The five-round magazine enables fast, fuss-free follow-up shots, and an adjustable trigger allows you to set your own preferred pull weight. Clean lines and high-quality materials result in a premium appearance, so that overall, the Mauser 18 has the look and feel of a rifle twice its price.

In addition to the 6.5 PRC chambering, the Mauser 18 is also available in .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag and 6.5 Creedmoor. Read more