Guns and Gear

May 3, 2017

 

Browning’s New High Grade Hunter A5 Shotgun

The original Auto-5 shotgun, designed by John M. Browning, is a legend in the hunting and shooting industry. Although the original design is no longer produced, Browning’s introduction of the new A5 a few years ago filled the demand of shooters wanting a shotgun built in the classic design of the Auto-5.

In 2016, Browning added to the A5 line with the introduction of the A5 Sweet Sixteen. The new gun brought back memories for many shooters and hunters of the days of shooting the original Sweet 16 Auto-5 in upland and small game fields. The new model was an instant success with many consumers.

New for 2017, Browning is expanding the line to include the A5 High Grade Hunter. This new 12-gauge model features special engraving that depicts pheasants on the left side and mallards on the right side, all surrounded by intricate scrollwork on a blued finish. The stock is Grade 2.5 walnut with sharp 22 lines-per-inch checkering and a rich gloss finish. Available in 26″ or 28″ barrel lengths, the suggested retail price is $1,859.99.

Other features:
Strong, lightweight aluminum alloy receiver with a gloss black finish
Lightweight profile barrel with a flat ventilated rib and gloss blued finish
12-gauge, 3″ chamber
Recoil-operated Kinematic Drive action
Shim adjustment for length of pull, cast and drop
Vector Pro Lengthened Forcing Cone
Three Invector-DS choke tubes
Inflex recoil pad
Fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead
ABS storage case

For more information on Browning products, please visit the website at www.browning.com.

TRUGLO EMINUS Tactical Precision Riflescope Series

TRUGLO, Inc. releases the EMINUS Tactical Precision Riflescope Series, ideal for tactical, target, and hunting with modern sporting rifles. As modern sporting rifles continue to be more accurate and more affordable, long-range shooting sports are on the rise—EMINUS can help hit those long-distance targets at a price point that represents an incredible value.
EMINUS riflescopes are designed as a perfect pairing to rifle builds tuned for accuracy and practicality. The EMINUS series offers two different models: the EMINUS9 (3-9x42mm) and the powerful EMINUS16 (4-16x44mm). The EMINUS9 uses a fixed focus system, and the EMINUS16 utilizes a side focus/parallax dial adjustable from 20 yards to infinity. Quarter-MOA locking target turrets correspond easily to the proprietary Illuminated TacPlex Reticle (also in MOA) for improved shot tracking, measurement, and holdover. This system is convenient for shooters accustomed to measuring ranges in yards and targets in inches.
As a premium optic, all accessories comes standard in the EMINUS series, including the APTUS™-M1 30mm one-piece mount, flip-up lens caps, and a quick-zoom lever to easily change magnification. Users of the popular Strelok™ Pro ballistic calculator application will be happy to find the TacPlex Reticle for the EMINUS scopes already programmed in the reticle library for both magnification levels.
Visit truglo.com to learn more about the EMINUS riflescope series. EMINUS Scopes are currently shipping to distributers nationwide, and will soon be available through shooting sports retailers.
TRUGLO® EMINUS™ Tactical Precision Riflescope features:

    • Multi-coated lenses for enhanced clarity and contrast
    • 30mm tube for increased turret adjustment range and increased brightness
    • 1/4-MOA locking target turrets
    • MOA-based reticle for simplified adjustments, tracking, and holdover
    • Included APTUS-M1 mount for a strong hold and ideal mounting position on modern sporting rifles
    • Illuminated TacPlex Reticle (T.P.R.) for precision measurement (in MOA) without a crowded sight picture
    • Hardcoat anodized matte black finish
    • Nitrogen gas-filled, fog-proof construction
    • Water-resistant and shock-resistant
    • Illuminated glass-etched reticle
    • Leaf-spring turret control for positive and responsive click adjustments.
    • Generous eye relief
    • Side focus dial: 20yds to infinity (TG8541TLR)
    • MSRP:    EMINUS9:             3-9x42mm, IR, 30mm (TG8539TLR): $280

EMINUS16:          4-16x44mm, IR, 30mm (TG8541TLR): $369

For more information about TRUGLO®
products, visit www.truglo.com

Surefire Sonic Defenders Win Award

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, has received an Editors’ Choice Award by Hearing Health Magazine for their Sonic Defender hearing protection. SureFire Sonic Defenders protect your hearing against both impulse and continuous noise. Available in several different models, including some with noise-reducing filters that permit the hearing of low-level sounds and conversations while blocking impulse noise, Sonic Defenders are constructed of a soft but durable hypoallergenic polymer that provides all-day comfort and an extended product life (up to 6+ months, depending on usage and care). Their patented EarLock® retention rings comfortably lock the earplugs in place for an unprecedented hold. Hearing Health’s Editors’ Choice Awards honor products that provide innovative technology and comprehensive solutions, making them ideal for athletes with hearing issues as well as for active people who want to protect their hearing.

For more information, visit: www.surefire.com/tactical-equipment/earpro-products.html

About SureFire—Located in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire, LLC is the leading manufacturer of suppressors, high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way, or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations forces than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2008-certified company.

Press Contact: Andrew Wright awright@surefire.com

May 3, 2017
Ruger Introduces an Integrally Suppressed Barrel for the 10/22 Takedown®
The ISB, or Integrally Suppressed Barrel, is an exciting addition to the Ruger® Silent-SR® family that delivers quiet and accurate performance in a compact and truly user-serviceable package. Known for its unrelenting reliability, durability and accuracy, the 10/22 Takedown® rifle is the ideal platform for an integral suppressor. The Silent-SR® ISB quickly and easily assembles to any Ruger® 10/22 Takedown® or 22 Charger™ Takedown, and features an induction-hardened breech with cold hammer-forged barrel that provide easy takedown and accurate return-to-zero – the same elements that have made the 10/22 Takedown® an instant classic worthy of its heritage.

Ruger Introduces the LCP® II with Viridian® E-Series™ Red Laser
Ruger proudly introduces a new model of LCP® II featuring a factory-installed Viridian® E-Series™ red (635-650 nm) laser. The one ounce laser unit is mounted on the trigger guard and features ambidextrous push-button activation. The new model features the same great trigger pull with single-action feel, textured grip frame, easy-to-rack slide, last round hold-open, integral sights, bladed trigger safety and internal safety features as other models of the LCP® II. The LCP® II with Viridian® E-Series™ red laser comes with a pocket holster and offers consumers a new low cost option for compact, concealed carry.

10/22® with Lime Green and Black Laminate Stock

Model#: 1232 Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10 Available: Gallery of Guns

 

Single-Seven™ with 5.50″ Barrel

Model#: 8160 Caliber: 327 Fed Mag
Capacity: 7 Available: Lipsey’s

 

 

 

April 28th, 2017

Model 870 Tac-14

Huntsville, AL – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) announced today America’s most trusted shotgun and best-selling shotgun of all time, the Model 870, is now available in a Non NFA 14-inch barrel configuration – the Model 870 Tac-14.

New for 2017, the Remington Model 870 Tac-14 features a Shockwave Raptor pistol grip, Magpul M-Lok fore-end, 14-inch cylinder bore barrel with bead sight, receiver milled from solid steel, black oxide finish, and 26.2-inch overall length.

The 870 Tac-14 was designed and manufactured by Remington as a “firearm” and is not governed by the National Firearms Act (NFA). No ATF NFA registration or tax stamp is required, but state and local laws may apply.

The Model 870 Tac-14 has a suggested retail price of $443.05 and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Order # 81230.

Stop by the Remington booth (# 2627) at the 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta to see the Tac-14 and other exciting new products.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC
Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturer and continues to manufacture in its original plant located in Ilion, NY. Remington is a privately-held manufacturer of firearms, silencers, and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of ammunition, shotguns, and rifles. The Remington family of companies has 12 locations across 9 states employing over 3,500 people and distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries.

More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
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Remington Model 870 Tac-14

Huntsville, AL – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) announced today America’s most trusted shotgun and best-selling shotgun of all time, the Model 870, is now available in a Non NFA 14-inch barrel configuration – the Model 870 Tac-14.

New for 2017, the Remington Model 870 Tac-14 features a Shockwave Raptor pistol grip, Magpul M-Lok fore-end, 14-inch cylinder bore barrel with bead sight, receiver milled from solid steel, black oxide finish, and 26.2-inch overall length.

The 870 Tac-14 was designed and manufactured by Remington as a “firearm” and is not governed by the National Firearms Act (NFA). No ATF NFA registration or tax stamp is required, but state and local laws may apply.

The Model 870 Tac-14 has a suggested retail price of $443.05 and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Order # 81230.

Stop by the Remington booth (# 2627) at the 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta to see the Tac-14 and other exciting new products.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC
Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturer and continues to manufacture in its original plant located in Ilion, NY. Remington is a privately-held manufacturer of firearms, silencers, and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of ammunition, shotguns, and rifles. The Remington family of companies has 12 locations across 9 states employing over 3,500 people and distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries.

More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.
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Potterfields Donate Over $530,000 to Support Youth Shooting Sports

COLUMBIA, MO – Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA, recently donated $530,470 to the MidwayUSA Foundation to benefit youth shooting sports. A large portion of the donation stems from a 2017 matching program administered by the MidwayUSA Foundation and is further proof of the Potterfields’ commitment to provide sustainable financial support to youth shooting sports teams across America.

New for 2017, Larry and Brenda have committed to a 2:1 matching program, administered by the MidwayUSA Foundation. The program allows private donors to designate a specific shooting team to benefit 100% from their donation. Funds returned to Team Endowment Accounts that teams generate from MidwayUSA Foundation fundraisers are also eligible for a donation match. In 2016, the Potterfields’ commitment to the MidwayUSA Foundation match program and youth shooting sports resulted in their donation of over 2 million dollars.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is a public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Shooting teams with a Team Endowment Account can draw 5% of their account balance each year to use for team expenses. The funds can be used for ammunition, uniforms, entry fees, travel costs and more.
For more information about the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. and its Team Endowment Account Program, please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
About MidwayUSA

Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com). They instilled family values like honesty, integrity and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. For over 39 years, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors.
For more information on MidwayUSA, visit their website (http://www.midwayusa.com), find them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMidwayUSA), or follow them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/midwayusa).

Contact:
MidwayUSA Public Relations
pr@midwayusa.com

 

 

Taurus USA Introduces their New T4SA

(Miami, FL) –Taurus USA announces their new Taurus® T4SA at the 146th annual NRA Meetings in Atlanta, Georgia. Taurus USA, a leading manufacturer of innovative design in the firearms industry, is reinforcing the company’s commitment to American-made quality and ingenuity. The Taurus T4SA is a lightweight gas-impingement 5.56mm semi-automatic carbine that boasts superior reliability and durability.

Those attending the NRA show will be the first to see the Taurus T4SA that is designed, engineered and manufactured entirely within the United States. The carbine incorporates production processes and components that enhance performance, functionality, corrosion resistance and service life. The Taurus T4SA forged upper receiver 1913 rail features “T” Mark reference points for convenient mounting and reattaching of accessories. The Taurus T4SA comes standard with a lightweight, low-profile KeyMod™ or M-LOK® aluminum handguard versus traditional closed plastic handguards with heat shield inserts. The KeyMod and M-LOK configurations remove unwanted or unnecessary 1913 rails, reducing mass weight and provides proven reliable platforms for mounting sights, optics and numerous accessories. Heat vents milled into the top 1913 rail allow rapid cooling without causing an excessive mirage effect. The T4SA’s handguard is minimalized which allows for effective air cooling while reducing overall handguard circumference and dirt/debris collection between the handguard and barrel. Quick Disconnect (QD) attachment points are featured on the right and left side of the KeyMod handguard. The QD is built into existing KeyMod slots and acts as either a QD or a fully functioning KeyMod slot. Two QD’s are on the three and nine O’clock sides of the 16″ and 14.5″ barrel handguards and one each on the 11.5″ handguards.

The Taurus T4SA utilizes an M16 style bolt carrier, which is renowned for its durability and the additional mass reduces the recoil pulse during firing. The bolt and bolt carrier group (BCG) are Melonite™ treated, which hardens and improves surface properties of metal parts, enhancing performance and durability while minimizing wear. The thermochemical treated parts are highly resistant to corrosion and significantly easier to clean compared to traditional coatings. To ensure ideal performance, the Taurus T4SA bolt is tested utilizing Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI). These quality control measures are integrated into the Taurus work flow process, resulting in higher quality firearms for the market.

The T4SA barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO and fires both 5.56 and 223 Rem ammunition. The 1:7 twist, chromoly barrel utilizes the Melonite process on all interior and exterior surface areas. It is extremely corrosion resistant, easy to clean and results in a significantly increased barrel life. Incorporating arduous military testing standards, the Taurus T4SA barrel exceeds a 10,000-round life when tested with M193 and M855 ball ammunition. While comparative testing with well-known carbine manufacturers utilizing a hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, the Taurus T4SA barrel exceeded MIL-SPEC performance requirements by 4,000 rounds. The demanding and formidable testing conducted eclipsed normal expected use of avid shooters and law enforcement personnel.

The T4SA has a dual pinned Melonite low-profile gas block that replaces standard fixed front sight post gas blocks—reducing overall weight and allowing handguards to extend unimpeded past the gas block. Gas port sizing is tuned for optimal system operation without over pressurizing the operating system—reducing friction, heat and fouling, allowing for longer part life while maintaining MIL-SPEC rate of fire for automatic fire.

The Taurus T4SA forged lower receiver is equipped with a Magpul® grip with internal storage and a Magpul oversized trigger guard that allows for the use of gloves when engaging targets or active threats. All fire control parts are manufactured to MIL-SPEC standards and fire control receiver markings utilize symbols for “safe” and “semi-automatic” instead of the English characters of “safe” and “semi”. The Taurus T4SA has a MIL-SPEC buffer tube, recoil spring, H2 buffer and a staked castle nut.

The Taurus T4SA features a lightweight, six-position Magpul CTR® buttstock with a no-snag triangle shape that reduces the chances of the buttstock becoming hooked or entangled. The buttstock has a position “locking” mechanism that keeps the buttstock from moving—making it more stable and improves accuracy versus other standard industry offerings. The buttstock comes standard with right and left side Quick Disconnect (QD) attachment points as well as slots for use with standard slings and/or sling cords. It will accommodate most major sling designs and features a shock-absorbing buttstock pad to reduce felt recoil and provide a non-slip surface for positive contact between the carbine and operator.

Anthony Acitelli, Taurus USA’s CEO comments, “The company has developed an extremely reliable and durable carbine based on the iconic M4 platform that exceeds MIL-SPEC standards. Manufactured at Taurus USA headquarters in Miami, the Taurus T4SA is a carbine that incorporates high quality components into a proven platform,” said Acitelli. “The T4 affirms that our USA-based engineering team continues to apply innovative, cost-conscious solutions to a wide variety of industry segment challenges.”

Taurus T4SA features include:

CALIBER 5.56 NATO/ 223 REM
FEED 30 ROUND MAGAZINE
OPERATION DIRECT GAS IMPINGEMENT SYSTEM
FIRE CONTROL SEMI AUTOMATIC (SAFE – SEMI)
LENGTH (STOCK COLLAPSED) 14.5″ – 31″ (787 mm) / 16″ – 32.5″ (826 mm)
LENGTH (STOCK FULLY EXTENDED) 14.5″ – 34.25″ (870 mm) / 16″ – 35.75″ (908 mm)
BARREL 1:7 rate of twist, M4 FEED RAMPS
WIDTH OF HANDGUARD – 1.55″ DIA
GAS BLOCK CARBINE LENGTH LOW-PROFILE GAS SYSTEM, MELONITE, DUAL PINNED
BOLT CARRIER GROUP MELONITE BOLT CARRIER AND BOLT CARRIER KEY
BOLT ASSEMBLY MELONITE, MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTED (MPI)
TRIGGER GROUP MIL-SPEC, SEMI-AUTOMATIC
TRIGGER GUARD OVERSIZED MAGPUL TRIGGER GUARD
MUZZLE VELOCITY 14.5″ – 2989 FPS (911 MPS) / 16″ – 3110 FPS (948 MPS)
OPERATIONAL BARREL LIFE

MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE

10,000 ROUNDS

14.5″ – 500 METERS / 16″ – 550 METERS

GRIP MAGPUL MOE GRIP, BLACK
BUTTSTOCK MAGPUL CTR, MIL-SPEC BUFFER TUBE ASSEMBLY
MEAN ROUNDS PER STOPPAGE (MRPS) ONE (1) PER 10,000
WEIGHT (UNLOADED) 14.5″ – 6.41 LBS. (2.9 KG) / 16″ – 6.50 LBS (2.94 KG)

Available Q3 2017

About Taurus USA
Taurus USA continues to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency have helped deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
KIM CAHALAN
KIM@MEDIADIRECTCREATIVE.COM
309.944.5341

 

Steyr Arms Rimfire Scout Unveiled at NRA

BESSEMER, Ala. — The Steyr Scout RFR, a blazingly fast straight-pull rifle that emulates the look and feel of the original Steyr Scout Rifle on a rimfire platform, will make its official debut to the American public in the Steyr Arms booth (#3258) at the NRA Annual Meetings of Members and Exhibits in Atlanta tomorrow.

Based on the proven, biathlon-inspired SPA action built by fellow Austrian firearms manufacturer ISSC, the Steyr Scout RFR was designed from the ground up as an economical, minimal-recoil Scout Rifle trainer. Available in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR, the Scout RFR has an exceptionally smooth straight-pull action fed from its 10-round magazine, allowing for extremely fast cycling that makes training easy and range time enjoyable.

Code-named “Cub Scout” during its development, the Scout RFR features the same stock lines as the original Steyr Scout, as designed by Steyr engineers with the continual input of scout-rifle-concept visionary, Col. Jeff Cooper. The Scout RFR provides a 30-slot Picatinny rail along its barrel for forward-mounted optics. An integrated 3/8-inch dovetail base also runs the full length of the receiver’s topside, and a set of Weaver bases are also included for conventional scope mounting.

The Scout RFR also features a 20-inch heavy-barrel configuration for maximum accuracy. Both the .17 HMR and .22 LR barrels are 1/2-20 UNF threaded for the users’ choice of attachments, while the .22 WMR barrel is not. The overall length of the Scout RFR is 35.6 inches, and its base weight is 7.3 pounds. An optional knife tucks away neatly into the stock, and the standard Steyr SBS/Scout buttplate spacers can be swapped in or out to adjust length-of-pull.

The Scout RFR may not be exactly what Col. Cooper envisioned with his center-fire scout-rifle concept, but this rimfire rifle makes the idea as accessible to everyone as easy as it makes taking squirrels in your back yard or gaining a merit badge. The Steyr Scout RFR includes two Weaver bases; one 10-round, steel-box magazine; and an owner’s manual. The suggested retail of the Scout RFR is $599.

About Steyr Arms
Steyr Mannlicher, GmbH, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. Steyr Arms is the subsidiary headquarters of Steyr Mannlicher in the U.S. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 2530 Morgan Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022; call (205) 417-8644; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Steyr Arms Rifle Specifications

Model: Steyr Scout RFR
Purpose: Scout-rifle training, target shooting
Manufacturer: Steyr Arms, Inc.

2530 Morgan Rd.

Bessemer, AL  35022

(205) 417-8644

www.steyrarms.com

Operation: Straight-pull, biathlon-style
Magazine type/capacity: 10-round detachable steel box
Receiver material: Hard Eloxal-coated aircraft aluminum
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR
Barrel: 20.1-inch heavy barrel
Sights: 30-slot Picatinny rail; 3/8″ dovetail with two Weaver adapters
Safety: Trigger safety
Trigger type: Single
Pull weight: 3 pounds, 4 ounces
Stock material/type: Reinforced synthetic
Length of pull: 13.4 inches
Recoil pad: Elastomer; 0.3-inch thick
Sling swivels: Two
Checkering: None
Weight, empty: 7.3 pounds
Overall length: 35.6 inches
Included accessories: Owner’s manual, two Weaver adapters, and one 10-round magazine
MSRP: $599

Editorial Contact:
Mike Nischalke (703) 380-3595
mike@hunteroc.com
Karen Lutto (830) 755-4308
karen@hunteroc.com
www.hunteroc.com

 

Ruger Introduces 10/22 Takedown Integrally Suppressed Barrel

Ruger Introduces An Integrally Suppressed Barrel for the 10/22 Takedown

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly introduces the Silent-SR® ISB for the 10/22 Takedown® platform. The ISB, or Integrally Suppressed Barrel, is an exciting addition to the Ruger® Silent-SR family that delivers quiet and accurate performance in a compact and truly user-serviceable package.
Known for its unrelenting reliability, durability and accuracy, the 10/22 Takedown rifle is the ideal platform for an integral suppressor. The Silent-SR ISB quickly and easily assembles to any Ruger 10/22 Takedown or 22 Charger™ Takedown, and features an induction-hardened breech with cold hammer-forged barrel that provide easy takedown and accurate return-to-zero – the same elements that have made the 10/22 Takedown an instant classic worthy of its heritage.
Reducing sound pressure levels of .22 LR to an average of 113.2 dB with standard velocity ammunition, a 10/22 Takedown rifle equipped with the Silent-SR ISB is as quiet as a bolt-action rifle with a thread-on silencer. Its compact, 16.12″ barrel length makes the Silent-SR ISB easy to handle, and the relatively long barrel of the Silent-SR ISB (compared to other integral suppressors) means the bullet generates energy near that of a 16″ gun for consistent, accurate and effective performance on target. The pushed-cone baffle geometry has been stretched to utilize the volume under the barrel maximizing suppression of the gunshot without disturbing the travel of the bullet.
Disassembly for cleaning is as simple as separating the barrel from your firearm and loosening the Silent-SR ISB’s single assembly screw using the included 5/32″ hex key tool. Once loose, pull the screw to remove all six 17-4 stainless steel baffles, spacer and front cap free of the sleeve for cleaning. The sealed baffles keep the fouling away from the serialized sleeve, yet easily come apart even after thousands of rounds. Finished with Cerakote, the Silent-SR ISB is engineered and built for a lifetime of hard use without clogged ports, seized components or loss of suppression that often plague other integrally suppressed rimfire barrels.
Suppressed firearms help to preserve our hearing, make verbal communication on the range easier and make shooting more fun. Paired with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown, the Silent-SR ISB makes the perfect training, plinking and small-game hunting platform.

For more information on the Silent-SR ISB or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.

About Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.

For further information contact:

Mark Gurney, Director of Product Management

mgurney@ruger.com

 

April 26, 2017

Hornady Adds 6mm Creedmoor to Precision Hunter Line

Grand Island, NE — Due to the enormous popularity of the 6mm Creedmoor, Hornady continues to expand their offerings to satisfy today’s hunter. Topped with the newly designed 6mm 103 gr. ELD-X® bullet (.512 G1 BC), this new Precision Hunter offering delivers muzzle velocity of 3,050 feet per second.

Maintaining all the features of the Precision Hunter line of ammunition, the new 6mm Creedmoor features a streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design and highly concentric AMP® bullet jacket. Verified by Doppler radar, its Heat Shield® tip defies the effects of aerodynamic heating and retains its shape to maintain highest in class BC over its entire trajectory.

With high velocity (0-400 yd) impact, the ELD-X bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock® ring keep the core and jacket together, providing 50%-60% weight retention. Upon low velocity (400+ yd) impact, the Heat Shield tip drives backward to initiate expansion, producing a substantial mushroom and 85%-90% retained weight.

The 6mm 103 gr. ELD-X Precision Hunter load is ideal for hunting deer, antelope, and other medium sized game. Its long bullet is designed for 1:8 twist barrels and is also available as a component bullet for handloaders (Item No. 24550).

The 6mm Creedmoor Precision Hunter® ammunition (Item No. 81392) and 103 gr ELD-X® bullets (Item No. 24550) are available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores, and their websites. Dealers can be found by visiting the Retail Locator on hornady.com.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

For further information regarding Hornady® products, visit the company web site at http://hornady.com. Media members interested in Hornady® winning products for editorial review, should contact Neal Emery at nemery@hornady.com.

Media Contact:
Neal Emery
Marketing Communications Manager
Hornady® Manufacturing
nemery@hornady.com

Colt Lowers Prices on Certain Models

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt is excited to announce new lower pricing on the flagship modern sporting rifles, the LE6920 and Magpul® Edition, which now carry an MSRP of $999, as well as lower pricing on the blued Defender™ models, which now carry an MSRP of $899.

“This is a really great time to get into the most relied-upon modern sporting rifles available today,” said Paul Spitale, SVP at Colt. “For folks who’ve been waiting for the right time to get into a Colt, this is now a really special moment. Now that every version of the Colt Defender™ carries the same great price of $899, either the stainless model or the blued model with night sights – we’re offering great concealed carry options at a great price.”

The Colt LE6920, the standard civilian version of the M4, and the LE6920MPS-B, and LE6920MPS-FDE, both kitted with either black or flat dark earth Magpul® SL™ furniture, now have an MSRP of $999. The Colt Defender with stainless Cerakote aluminum frame and stainless steel slide in .45 ACP (O7000XE), and the Colt Defender with black Cerakote aluminum frame and blued steel slide in .45 ACP (O7800XE) or 9mm (O7802XE) have an MSRP of $899.

About Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. The company has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and throughout the world for more than 175 years. Our subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation, is the Canadian government’s Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian military’s sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Colt operates its manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Connecticut and Kitchener, Ontario. For more information on Colt and its subsidiaries, please visit www.colt.com.

For more information:
Devin Green
dgreen@colt.com
1-800-962-2658 x1360 / 860-244-1360