\"I would have loved to have Ruger buy the whole thing, but, if that doesn't happen I hope the new owner keeps manufacturing in Ilion where it all started and that they keep\u00a0employment high here,\" Ilion Deputy Mayor Chuck Lester told wibx950.com. \"We have an amazing work force here and\u00a0we support them one hundred percent. We saved Remington a ton of money with cheap electric in the past which helped them then and we're willing to work with whoever takes over the company now. Let's just keep our workers employed.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To all these questions and suggestions, only time will tell. A hearing on Tuesday will formalize the acquisitions. We'll update the story as new information becomes available. <\/p>\n","post_title":"REPORT: 7 Winners Determined for Remington Brands Breakup","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/09\/28\/remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128202,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 09:28:36","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 13:28:36","post_content":"Whether many outside of the firearms industry realize it or not, all is not well for many gun companies. Sales are down across many product categories. But nowhere did sales plummet quite like black guns, most specifically the AR-15.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"187975\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, The Tactical Wire<\/a> ran a story that illustrated just how bad the downturn has become for some companies, as SportCo Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now Sportco owns Ellett Brothers and United Sporting Companies; these are big distributors that buy and sell and ship much of the product that ends up at our local gun stores.\r\nFirearm Industry Woes Continue<\/h3>\r\nThe story tells a familiar tale we've heard many times since the Trump election, where gun companies got caught out in No Man's Land. \"The company cited management's impression that Hilary Clinton would win the White House in 2016 and it's subsequent speculation into guns and ammunition into guns and ammunition based on that mistaken presumption as one major factor in their failure. Rather than booming sales and healthy margins, they were caught with inventory no one wanted,\" wrote Jim Shepherd.\r\n\r\nSo why is this important to the consumer? Well, this is one example of where companies built a whole bunch of guns, and whether it's the gun company, the distributor or the dealer, guns aren't selling, and somebody's not getting paid. In this latest case, we're talking tens of millions of dollars. SportCo owes Vista Outdoors (owner of several companies) a whopping $3.2 million. And the list goes on: Ruger ($3.1 million), Magpul ($2 million), Savage Arms ($1.9 million), Bushnell ($1.8 million), Henry ($1.4 million), Smith & Wesson ($1.3 million). This small sample just begins to scratch the surface.\r\n\r\nIndeed, times remain tough for several firearm industry companies. And while we can't predict the future, there is no reason to see a seismic shift in buying patterns anytime soon. So add in the summer doldrums of gun sales, and there is a great opportunity for consumers.\r\n
Current Black Gun Prices<\/h3>\r\nWhile the industry is full of gloom and doom, there are currently tremendous deals to be had on black guns, especially rifles<\/a>. Brownells currently lists a DPMS Oracle A3, with a 16-inch barrel, for $499. Bushmaster's QRC Optic Ready 16-inch rifle is also marked down to $499.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, Midway USA features stripped Anderson AR-15 lower receivers for $59.99. For rimfire fans, a Savage 64 in .22 LR ranges from $121-$190, a $30-$40 markdown. Or for just $336-$383, Midway offers the awesome little Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in various calibers. Or for just $499, marked all the way down from $649, you can steal the Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm.\r\n\r\nAmmo is plentiful, accessories are abundant, and black gun prices have never been lower. There has quite literally never been a better time to buy your next, or first, black gun.","post_title":"Firearm Industry Woes Keep Black Gun Prices Way Down","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":96078,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-08-24 07:18:53","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-24 11:18:53","post_content":"
2018 Rifles: Links<\/h3>\r\nFor more information about the 2018 rifles featured in the gallery above, please visit the following sites.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"96153\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\r\n\r\nArmalite M153GN13\r\narmalite.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBarrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie\r\nbarrett.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nBergara Premier HMR Pro\r\nbergarausa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBlack Rain Ordnance Predator\r\nblackrainordnance.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBrowning X-Bolt Pro Long Range\r\nbrowning.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster\r\nbushmaster.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR814 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR816 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nChristensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle\r\nchristensenarms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG Mk4 DTR2\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMkGs DRB (CMMG)\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG MkG T\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nDPMS GII Compact Hunter\r\ndpmsinc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nFN Ballista\r\nfnamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision GAP Team Rifle\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision USMC M40A6\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGunwerks Verdict\r\ngunwerks.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nHowa APC\r\nlegacysports.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nKimber Advanced Tactical SOC II (SG)\r\nkimberamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nLWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie\r\nlwrci.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MMR Pro\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MVP Precision\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nPrimary Weapons Systems MK110 Alpha\r\nprimaryweapons.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FP18-224VAL-15MH\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FR20-450BUSH-15FHR\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRemington700 Tactical Chassis\r\nremington.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger AR-556 MPR\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger Hawkeye Long-Range Target\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSAKO TRG-22\/42 A1\r\nsako.fi<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage MSR 15 Recon LRP\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMSR 15 Valkyrie (Savage)\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage Model 110 Tactical With AccuFit\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Elite\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Vanish\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSmith & Wesson M&P10 Sport Optics Ready\r\nsmith-wesson.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSpringfield Saint Edge\r\nspringfield-armory.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nWeatherby Mark V CarbonMark\r\nweatherby.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \u201cPersonal Defense World.\u201d To order a copy and subscribe, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"38 New 2018 Rifles You Absolutely Need to Know About","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"38-great-2018-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/24\/38-great-2018-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131098,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-25 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-25 13:00:25","post_content":"The struggle is real. Sifting through the huge amount of new products released in this industry each year can be overwhelming. Without a focus and purpose, you can easily lose a significant amount of time and get mired down in the muck.\n\n[in_content post=\"178408\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nWith that in mind, we have a specific mission here: To present you with interesting and new rifles and carbines you need to know about as we head into summer. While we could go on and on with everything we originally came up with, we compressed it down to some that truly stood out.\n\nHere is a brief look at 38 of the hottest new rifles and carbines for summer 2018.\n\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \"Personal Defense World.\" To order a copy and subscribe, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\n
Armalite M153GN13<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBuilt by Armalite with 3-Gun and practical rifle competitions in mind, the M153GN13 is in a class of its own. A Timney 4-pound, single-stage trigger and a wide Ergo pistol grip come standard, as does the Raptor ambidextrous charging handle. The adjustable gas block and tunable muzzle break help to keep this soft-shooting AR on target more easily. The nice Luth-AR MBA-1 buttstock also helps dial in this rifle perfectly with its adjustable comb and length of pull. (armalite.com)<\/b>\n
Barrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBarrett introduced a prototype REC7 in .224 Valkyrie at SHOT this year. If it comes to fruition, it\u2019s currently slotted to have a 22-inch, heavy-profile barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and a rifle-length gas system. It\u2019s also rumored to come with a Geissele SSA trigger, a Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock and backup iron sights along with other goodies. So, call Barrett and ask the company politely to unleash this beast! (barrett.net)<\/b>\n
Bergara Premier HMR Pro<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBergara has made its fair share of great guns over the years, and 2018 is no different. The company built the HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) to handle a number of tasks, and the new Pro version is an enhanced model with a stainless steel barrel, fluted bolt and action. It also has a very nice trigger that can be adjustable down to less than 2 pounds. The action is designed as a two-lug system that features a separate floating bolt head to ensure proper contact with the lug abutments. It also features a cone-shaped bolt nose for smooth feeding, and Bergara is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. These are just some of its many features. (bergarausa.com)<\/b>\n
Black Rain Ordnance Predator <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBlack Rain Ordnance (BRO) is now offering an AR-platform rifle chambered in .22-250. It comes from BRO dealers with a 20-inch, nitrided stainless steel barrel with a 1in-14-inch twist rate and topped with a BRO Round Competition Compensator. Under the hood, it\u2019s got a BRO 3.5-pound drop-in trigger group that\u2019s held snuggly in place by a set of anti-rotation pins from KNS Precision. It also wears a 15-inch BRO M-LOK Hybrid Handguard, a Magpul MIAD grip and a Magpul PRS stock. (blackrainordnance.com)<\/b>\n
Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBrowning has a very unique gun in the mix this year that falls into what might be called the \u201csemi-custom\u201d category. This is because the rifle has specialized finishing touches and higher-end construction above the already top-tier X-Bolt family of hunting rifles. First, the X-Bolt Pro Long Range features a true carbon-fiber stock, making it extremely lightweight and rigid. The stock is filled with a noise-dampening foam. The rifle also comes with a heavy, stainless steel, sporter-contour barrel with a muzzle brake and proprietary lapping. The action has a 60-degree bolt throw and includes an adjustable \u201cFeather\u201d trigger. Browning is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. (browning.com)<\/b>\n
Bushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere is only a minute amount of information out about this fire-breather. It\u2019s got a 20-inch, 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel topped off with a proprietary .450 Bushmaster twin-port muzzle brake. It also sports Bushmaster\u2019s own SquareDrop free-floating handguard for better accuracy and accessory-mounting ease. Under the hood, it\u2019s rocking an ALG Defense fire control group. A 16-inch-barreled version with a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock will also soon be available. (bushmaster.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR814 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCaracal is hitting the market fast and hard this year with its lineup of products. The company is now offering an M4-type rifle called the CAR814A2. It\u2019s got a 16-inch, \u201cModified M4\u201d-contoured barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. It sports mostly Magpul furniture via a Magpul CTR stock and MOE handguard, and the pistol grip is Caracal\u2019s own design. It comes with backup iron sights, a cleaning kit and a limited lifetime warranty. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR816 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAs you can tell, Caracal came out swinging this year. The first theing you\u2019ll notice about the CAR816A2 is the gas regulator up front. Yep, Caracal has chosen to release an AR powered by a short-stroke gas piston rather than the direct-impingement operating system. It\u2019s got a 16-inch barrel with an A2-style flash suppressor and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. Surrounding the barrel is a free-floating handguard that has plenty of M-LOK slots for attaching your 20 pounds of \u201ccool guy gear.\u201d You\u2019ll find QD sling sockets on both sides of the handguard and Magpul stock. Finally, Caracal includes backup iron sights and an Otis cleaning kit with each rifle. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nWell known for its high-end hunting rifles, Christensen Arms has introduced the Modern Precision Rifle. This is a great-looking rifle with a proprietary chassis. In total, it weighs less than 7 pounds unloaded. The gun features AICS magazine compatibility; a stainless action with a fluted bolt and knob and an extended handle; and a hand-lapped, carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. Short- and long-action models are available for $2,295 and $2,395, respectively. (christensenarms.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG Mk4 DTR2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCMMG has introduced a new .224 Valkyrie model to the market. It\u2019s got a 24-inch, medium-tapered barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and CMMG\u2019s SV brake to help reduce muzzle rise. It also comes from the factory with the company\u2019s own RML14 handguard, a Magpul MOE pistol grip, a Magpul PRS stock, an ambidextrous safety and charging handle, and a Geissele SSA two-stage trigger. CMMG claims that the rifle is accurate out to 1,300 yards. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkGs DRB <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nMarketed as an incredibly smooth-shooter for home defense, pistol-caliber competition or just plinking, CMMG\u2019s Guard-series ARs are designed to use 9mm Glock magazines and a patent-pending radial delayed blowback operating system. The MkGs DRB variant comes with a 16-inch, medium-tapper barrel, an RKM14 handguard and Magpul furniture as well as a 33-round Glock magazine. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkG T <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAlong with offering 9mm carbines, CMMG has unveiled several .45 ACP variants in its Guard series, including the MkG T. Like its other pistol-caliber carbines, the MkG T uses CMMG\u2019s radial delayed blowback system for reduced weight and felt recoil over the industry-standard straight-blowback design. This particular variant sports a 16.1-inch barrel with an SV brake, an RKM11 handguard, a collapsible buttstock and an A2-style pistol grip. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
DPMS GII Compact Hunter<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nDPMS hit the firearms market hard a few years ago with its redesigned GII series rifles in .308 Winchester\/7.62mm NATO. These guns were designed to be lighter, sleeker and easier to handle. The new Compact Hunter ups the ante by featuring a Teflon-coated, 16-inch, stainless steel barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate. It also sports a two-stage match trigger, a Hogue grip and a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock. In short, this is a great option if you need a short boomstick with a ton of power on tap. (dpmsinc.com)<\/b>\n
FN Ballista<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThis is a multi-caliber gun, which means that the rifle can be configured in less than two minutes to any of three available chamberings: .338 Lapua Mag, .300 Win Mag and .308 Win. The rifle employs a high-strength, vibration-isolated, aluminum alloy receiver with a Picatinny rail. In addition, it features multiple rail segments for accessories, and note that the gun actually has a grip safety. More features include a 26-inch barrel, a fully adjustable trigger (for a single-or two-stage press between 3 and 5 pounds) and an adaptable, ambidextrous folding stock that allows the shooter to configure the rifle for enhanced performance. (fnamerica.com)<\/b>\n
GA Precision GAP Team Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe GAP Team Rifle comes ready for competition right out of the box. The rifle sports a GA Precision Templar V2 short action, a Manners ET-4A stock and a 26-inch, stainless steel Bartlein barrel with 5R rifling and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. The company also includes a Badger Ordnance enhanced triggerguard and a nice Timney trigger. All of this comes together to produce a rifle with an accuracy guarantee of 0.33 MOA. If you are serious about precision and are looking to really perform in the competition world, this is a gun to check out. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
GA Precision USMC M40A6<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFrom the precision rifle masters at GA Precision comes the USMC M40A6. This short-action .308 Winchester rifle is built to the 2017 U.S. Marine Corps specifications and has a Schneider stainless steel, 20-inch barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and a SureFire muzzle brake\/suppressor adapter. The chassis is from Remington Defense, and it offers multiple adjustment points to fit a wide variety of shooters. The gun is also tan and black for a touch of style, and it comes with a 0.5-MOA accuracy guarantee. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
Gunwerks Verdict<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFor over a decade, Gunwerks has been delivering complete shooting systems with bipods, scopes and everything in between. The company\u2019s goal is to provide guns capable of hitting at 1,000 yards right out of the box. The Verdict is Gunwerks\u2019 newest offering, and it comes with the company\u2019s GLR action; a match-grade, carbon-fiber, 26-inch Proof Research barrel with a removable muzzle brake; and a Nightforce 5-25x56mm ATACR F1 MOAR scope. This is truly the complete package. (gunwerks.com)<\/b>\n
Howa APC<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nHowa has introduced a new rifle with a modular Australian-made chassis. The aptly named Australian Precision Chassis (APC) rifle is designed for competition. It comes in a wide variety of chamberings, including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester. The gun is a solid performer at a decent price. With a smooth action, an excellent two-stage trigger and an adjustable stock, it is sure to become a popular rifle in competition circles. (legacysports.com)<\/b>\n
Kimber Advanced <\/b>Tactical SOC II (SG)<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAnother rifle catching a lot of eyes this year is the Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II (SG). This is an all-business rifle built to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement professionals. Available in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester, each rifle is built by hand with an adjustable, aluminum folding stock; a match-grade, 16-inch barrel; and a threaded muzzle with a thread protector. Kimber also includes a muzzle brake\/suppressor adapter and a 1-inch recoil pad, and the company\u2019s KimPro II finish helps resist corrosion. Finally, the gun comes with a 0.5-MOA accuracy guarantee. (kimberamerica.com)<\/b>\n
LWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLWRCI has released a powerhouse in the new .224 Valkyrie. Borrowing from its experience with the 6.8 SPC, the company has developed a true 1000-plus-yard contender for the AR platform. The LWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie includes a 16-inch, free-floating M-LOK handguard that surrounds a heavy, 20.1-inch, cold-hammer-forged, NiCorr-treated barrel. It also comes with fully ambidextrous controls and LWRCI\u2019s new four-port Ultra Brake. (lwrci.com)<\/b>\n
Mossberg MMR Pro <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nMossberg wasn\u2019t playing around when it brought this beast to SHOT. It\u2019s got an 18-inch, stainless steel, free-floating barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and topped off with a SilencerCo ASR brake. It\u2019s safe to say this model was designed for use with or without a sound suppressor. As for furniture, the gun uses a proprietary handguard and stock as well as a Magpul MOE pistol grip. The sweet spot on this beast, though, is its trigger. It\u2019s a custom-tuned JM Pro Drop-In Match Trigger designed by none other than Jerry Miculek for a 4-pound pull while the travel is adjustable. (mossberg.com)<\/b>\n
Mossberg MVP Precision<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAt the top of Mossberg\u2019s bolt-action rifle line is the new MVP Precision. The first thing you\u2019ll notice is the all-new Mossberg chassis design and Luth-AR MBA-3 adjustable stock. This rifle is also designed to accept and feed from standard AR-style magazines\u2014a first for bolt actions. It also features Mossberg\u2019s patented LBA trigger, which can be adjusted from 3 to 7 pounds, an optics-ready 20-MOA top rail, a scalloped tactical bolt handle and a Magpul MOE+ grip. I had the pleasure of running this rifle and found it to be quite spectacular. (mossberg.com)<\/b>\n
Primary Weapons Systems MK110 Alpha<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nPrimary Weapons Systems (PWS) has released a new AR from its arsenal that utilizes the company\u2019s own patented long-stroke gas piston operating system, which can be adjusted to three different gas settings. The new MK110 Alpha boasts a 14.5-inch, stainless steel, button-rifled barrel with a .223 Wylde chamber to provide better performance with both .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO ammunition, a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and the company\u2019s own Bi-Lock compensator for flash suppression and muzzle stabilization without creating any overpressure. This beast also features an 11.5-inch M-LOK handguard for accessories and a Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) buttstock and grip. PWS also uses its own patented ratchet lock castle nut and buffer tube on the stock. (primaryweapons.com)<\/b>\n
Radical Firearms FP18-224VAL-15MH <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRadical Firearms is another firearms manufacturer to release a heavy-hitting AR-platform rifle in the new .224 Valkyrie. This beast is offered factory direct with an 18-inch, 1-in-7-inch-twist, stainless steel, match-grade barrel that is topped off with a custom stainless \u201cPepper Pot\u201d brake. The rifle also sports a 15-inch MHR free-floating handguard with a long top rail, shorter rails on the bottom and sides, and M-LOK slots everywhere else. It features a Mission First Tactical (MFT) Battlelink Minimalist stock as well as an MFT pistol grip. Radical Firearms has launched some promising firearms, even if the names are a little utilitarian at best. (radicalfirearms.com)<\/b>\n
Radical Firearms <\/b>FR20-450BUSH-15FHR<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAnother \u201cthumper\u201d of an AR to be released recently is the Radical FR20-450BUSH-15FHR in .450 Bushmaster. It boasts a heavy 20-inch, Melonited, 4150 chrome-moly barrel with a 1-in-14-inch twist rate and a 15-inch free floating MHR (M-LOK Hybrid Rail) that offers dozens of M-LOK slots. All of the guts are \u201cmil-spec\u201d and nothing out of the ordinary. However, at a price point of just over $800, there will be plenty of room left in your budget for more custom internals. This rifle is sure to be a lot of fun. (radicalfirearms.com)<\/b>\n
Remington 700 Tactical Chassis<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAny discussion regarding precision rifles would be lacking if Remington weren\u2019t mentioned. This new Model 700 comes with an ergonomic MDT TAC21 chassis that makes it easy to add whatever accessories you might need. The free-floating 24- or 26-inch barrel delivers superior accuracy while the Magpul fully adjustable stock and pistol grip ensure shot-to-shot consistency for any shooter or scenario. A fantastic melting together of old and new, the Model 700 Tactical Chassis is available in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. (remington.com)<\/b>\n
Ritter & Stark SLX<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ritter & Stark SLX is a fantastic short-action, multi-caliber precision rifle. It can be run with .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor ammo. Modeled after the company\u2019s long-action SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR), a unique feature of the smaller SLX is that the barrel and rail are integrated, allowing you to leave your scope mounted. Most impressive, however, is the company\u2019s statement that its SLX barrels will shoot to \u201cat least\u201d 0.5 MOA with factory ammunition for 5,000 rounds. (ritterstark.com)<\/b>\n
Ruger AR-556 MPR<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRuger has released annother amazing AR. The Ruger AR-556 MPR looks to be a winner. It comes factory with an 18-inch, cold-hammer-forged, 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel with a 1-in-8-inch twist rate and a proprietary muzzle brake with radial ports to help minimize felt recoil and muzzle rise. It also sports a 15-inch, free-floating handguard with M-LOK slots and one of Ruger\u2019s Elite 452 two-stage trigger units for more accuracy and control. (ruger.com)<\/b>\n
Ruger Hawkeye <\/b>Long-Range Target<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRuger has been hitting a series of home runs in the precision shooting world lately, and the Hawkeye Long-Range Target looks to be another winner. Here a Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid muzzle brake crowns a heavy 24-inch target barrel with 5\/8x24-tpi threading. It also has a speckled black\/brown laminate stock that can be adjusted for comb height and length of pull. It takes wildly popular AI-style magazines and comes from the factory with a 20-MOA Picatinny rail. In short, it\u2019s aesthetically pleasing and boasts all of the qualities that ensure it will be a great shooter. (ruger.com)<\/b>\n
SAKO TRG-22\/42 A1<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFrom our friends in Finland, we have the new TRG-22\/42 A1, a tack driver worthy of the SAKO name. This rifle has solid features like a sturdy folding stock attached to the receiver at two points, an M-LOK forend and a full-aluminum middle chassis that eliminates temperature-caused dimensional changes. Add in SAKO\u2019s well-known accuracy and you have a spectacular rifle. It\u2019s currently available with a 26- or 27-inch barrel in a variety of chamberings. (sako.fi)<\/b>\n
Savage MSR 15 Recon LRP<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSavage has changed up the game a bit by offering ARs chambered in .224 Valkyrie, .22 Nosler and 6.8 SPC, all with 18-inch, Melonited barrels with 1-in-7-inch-twist 5R rifling and adjustable gas blocks. Each MSR 15 Recon LRP also comes from the Savage Arms factory with a two-stage trigger, an ergonomic Hogue pistol grip and a collapsible Magpul CTR buttstock. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Savage MSR 15 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSavage Arms just released their new long-distance communications provider in the new MSR 15 Valkyrie. It's named after the powerhouse .224 Valkyrie chambering. This particular MSR 15 variant comes equipped with an 18-inch barrel that boasts 5R rifling with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and is paired with a mid-length gas system. It also comes from the factory with a two-stage trigger, a tunable muzzle brake and a Magpul UBR Gen 2 buttstock. All together, the Savage MSR 15 Valkyrie is one solid rifle. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Savage Model 110 Tactical With AccuFit<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nNew this year from Savage is the AccuFit system. This is an ingenious stock design that the company has incorporated into a variety of rifles, including the 110 Tactical. The rifle\u2019s AccuFit system lets tactical and competitive shooters customize the length of pull for the utmost consistency, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a light, crisp pull. Together with the AccuStock, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length, the 110 Tactical provides the fit and function of a custom rifle right out of the box. It also features a suppressor-ready threaded barrel, a one-piece scope rail and a 10-round detachable box magazine. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Sig Sauer M400 Elite<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSig Sauer recently released the M400 Elite AR to the public. It\u2019s got as 16-inch, nitrided carbon-steel barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. Sig outfitted this AR with an M-LOK free-floating handguard, a Sig grip and a six-position telescoping stock that has integral QD sling attachment points. The company also chose to drop in its Sig Enhanced Trigger, which has a 5.5- to 7-pound trigger pull. Sig Sauer states that this is a ready-to-shoot rifle, rather than one you buy and have to upgrade. (sigsauer.com) <\/b>\n
Sig Sauer M400 Vanish <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSig Sauer has also released a designated-marksman-style M400 called the M400 Vanish. The Vanish sports a 20-inch crowned varmint barrel cold-hammer-forged from carbon steel as well as a free-floating handguard with plenty of M-LOK slots. Under the hood, it\u2019s rocking Sig\u2019s two-stage Matchline Duo Trigger for more precise trigger action. Finally, it\u2019s finished off with Sig\u2019s own Kuiu Vios camo finish, which is sure to be a hit with all of the hunters out there. (sigsauer.com)<\/b>\n
Smith & Wesson <\/b>M&P10 Sport Optics Ready<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSmith & Wesson has released an Optics Ready version of its M&P10 Sport. It comes from the factory with a 16-inch, 4150 steel barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and topped off with an A2-style flash suppressor. The upper is all ready for you to drop some glass on top while still leaving room for backup irons. What really stands out on this new offering are the completely ambidextrous controls\u2014a welcome addition for the southpaws out there. This is a really nice rifle as is, but it\u2019s also a great foundation if you want to create a customized .308\/7.62mm. (smith-wesson.com)<\/b>\n
Springfield Saint Edge<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSpringfield Armory has added a new AR to its lineup with the Saint Edge. The Saint Edge boasts a 7075-T6 aluminum lower and flattop upper receiver weighing in at 6.6 pounds when fully equipped. It comes from the factory with a boatload of options, including Springfield\u2019s Modular Match Short Reset Single Stage trigger and Bravo Company\u2019s six-position-adjustable stock and pistol grip. As of right now, the Saint Edge is only available in 5.56mm NATO. (springfield-armory.com)<\/b>\n
Weatherby Mark V CarbonMark<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nWeatherby is a name generally connected with hunting, especially when it comes to big game. The company\u2019s reputation for making great rifles is known around the world. The Mark V CarbonMark comes with a custom-built, carbon-fiber-wrapped Proof Research barrel. The barrel is 64-percent lighter than traditional steel barrels of the same contour. This sub-MOA rifle also has a nine-lug Mark V magnum action with an integral recoil log. It also has a cocking indicator, an LXX trigger and a composite Monte Carlo stock. It is a beautiful gun capable of being both a target rifle as well as an exceptional hunting gun. (weatherby.com)<\/b>","post_title":"38 Hot Rifles & Carbines to Get You On Target","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"38-new-rifles-carbines-2018","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-25 15:57:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-25 19:57:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/25\/38-new-rifles-carbines-2018\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97980,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-19 09:00:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-19 14:00:36","post_content":"
DPMS SBR Features<\/h3>\n
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Interestingly, in the initial reports, the fate of Remington itself, the most iconic brand of the group, remains unclear. Ruger reportedly went after the entire business. Then Roundhill Group, a property investment firm, reportedly bid for the shotgun line alone. That leaves a lot of questions about who gets what in terms of Remington's vast line of firearms. The news reportedly also made workers in Ilion, N.Y., the site of Remington's original factory, very worried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I would have loved to have Ruger buy the whole thing, but, if that doesn't happen I hope the new owner keeps manufacturing in Ilion where it all started and that they keep\u00a0employment high here,\" Ilion Deputy Mayor Chuck Lester told wibx950.com. \"We have an amazing work force here and\u00a0we support them one hundred percent. We saved Remington a ton of money with cheap electric in the past which helped them then and we're willing to work with whoever takes over the company now. Let's just keep our workers employed.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To all these questions and suggestions, only time will tell. A hearing on Tuesday will formalize the acquisitions. We'll update the story as new information becomes available. <\/p>\n","post_title":"REPORT: 7 Winners Determined for Remington Brands Breakup","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/09\/28\/remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128202,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 09:28:36","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 13:28:36","post_content":"Whether many outside of the firearms industry realize it or not, all is not well for many gun companies. Sales are down across many product categories. But nowhere did sales plummet quite like black guns, most specifically the AR-15.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"187975\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, The Tactical Wire<\/a> ran a story that illustrated just how bad the downturn has become for some companies, as SportCo Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now Sportco owns Ellett Brothers and United Sporting Companies; these are big distributors that buy and sell and ship much of the product that ends up at our local gun stores.\r\n Interestingly, in the initial reports, the fate of Remington itself, the most iconic brand of the group, remains unclear. Ruger reportedly went after the entire business. Then Roundhill Group, a property investment firm, reportedly bid for the shotgun line alone. That leaves a lot of questions about who gets what in terms of Remington's vast line of firearms. The news reportedly also made workers in Ilion, N.Y., the site of Remington's original factory, very worried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"I would have loved to have Ruger buy the whole thing, but, if that doesn't happen I hope the new owner keeps manufacturing in Ilion where it all started and that they keep\u00a0employment high here,\" Ilion Deputy Mayor Chuck Lester told wibx950.com. \"We have an amazing work force here and\u00a0we support them one hundred percent. We saved Remington a ton of money with cheap electric in the past which helped them then and we're willing to work with whoever takes over the company now. Let's just keep our workers employed.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n To all these questions and suggestions, only time will tell. A hearing on Tuesday will formalize the acquisitions. We'll update the story as new information becomes available. <\/p>\n","post_title":"REPORT: 7 Winners Determined for Remington Brands Breakup","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/09\/28\/remington-brands-bankruptcy-winners\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128202,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 09:28:36","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 13:28:36","post_content":"Whether many outside of the firearms industry realize it or not, all is not well for many gun companies. Sales are down across many product categories. But nowhere did sales plummet quite like black guns, most specifically the AR-15.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"187975\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nOn Tuesday, The Tactical Wire<\/a> ran a story that illustrated just how bad the downturn has become for some companies, as SportCo Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now Sportco owns Ellett Brothers and United Sporting Companies; these are big distributors that buy and sell and ship much of the product that ends up at our local gun stores.\r\nFirearm Industry Woes Continue<\/h3>\r\nThe story tells a familiar tale we've heard many times since the Trump election, where gun companies got caught out in No Man's Land. \"The company cited management's impression that Hilary Clinton would win the White House in 2016 and it's subsequent speculation into guns and ammunition into guns and ammunition based on that mistaken presumption as one major factor in their failure. Rather than booming sales and healthy margins, they were caught with inventory no one wanted,\" wrote Jim Shepherd.\r\n\r\nSo why is this important to the consumer? Well, this is one example of where companies built a whole bunch of guns, and whether it's the gun company, the distributor or the dealer, guns aren't selling, and somebody's not getting paid. In this latest case, we're talking tens of millions of dollars. SportCo owes Vista Outdoors (owner of several companies) a whopping $3.2 million. And the list goes on: Ruger ($3.1 million), Magpul ($2 million), Savage Arms ($1.9 million), Bushnell ($1.8 million), Henry ($1.4 million), Smith & Wesson ($1.3 million). This small sample just begins to scratch the surface.\r\n\r\nIndeed, times remain tough for several firearm industry companies. And while we can't predict the future, there is no reason to see a seismic shift in buying patterns anytime soon. So add in the summer doldrums of gun sales, and there is a great opportunity for consumers.\r\n
Current Black Gun Prices<\/h3>\r\nWhile the industry is full of gloom and doom, there are currently tremendous deals to be had on black guns, especially rifles<\/a>. Brownells currently lists a DPMS Oracle A3, with a 16-inch barrel, for $499. Bushmaster's QRC Optic Ready 16-inch rifle is also marked down to $499.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, Midway USA features stripped Anderson AR-15 lower receivers for $59.99. For rimfire fans, a Savage 64 in .22 LR ranges from $121-$190, a $30-$40 markdown. Or for just $336-$383, Midway offers the awesome little Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in various calibers. Or for just $499, marked all the way down from $649, you can steal the Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm.\r\n\r\nAmmo is plentiful, accessories are abundant, and black gun prices have never been lower. There has quite literally never been a better time to buy your next, or first, black gun.","post_title":"Firearm Industry Woes Keep Black Gun Prices Way Down","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":96078,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-08-24 07:18:53","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-24 11:18:53","post_content":"
2018 Rifles: Links<\/h3>\r\nFor more information about the 2018 rifles featured in the gallery above, please visit the following sites.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"96153\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\r\n\r\nArmalite M153GN13\r\narmalite.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBarrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie\r\nbarrett.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nBergara Premier HMR Pro\r\nbergarausa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBlack Rain Ordnance Predator\r\nblackrainordnance.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBrowning X-Bolt Pro Long Range\r\nbrowning.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster\r\nbushmaster.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR814 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR816 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nChristensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle\r\nchristensenarms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG Mk4 DTR2\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMkGs DRB (CMMG)\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG MkG T\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nDPMS GII Compact Hunter\r\ndpmsinc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nFN Ballista\r\nfnamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision GAP Team Rifle\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision USMC M40A6\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGunwerks Verdict\r\ngunwerks.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nHowa APC\r\nlegacysports.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nKimber Advanced Tactical SOC II (SG)\r\nkimberamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nLWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie\r\nlwrci.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MMR Pro\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MVP Precision\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nPrimary Weapons Systems MK110 Alpha\r\nprimaryweapons.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FP18-224VAL-15MH\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FR20-450BUSH-15FHR\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRemington700 Tactical Chassis\r\nremington.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger AR-556 MPR\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger Hawkeye Long-Range Target\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSAKO TRG-22\/42 A1\r\nsako.fi<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage MSR 15 Recon LRP\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMSR 15 Valkyrie (Savage)\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage Model 110 Tactical With AccuFit\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Elite\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Vanish\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSmith & Wesson M&P10 Sport Optics Ready\r\nsmith-wesson.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSpringfield Saint Edge\r\nspringfield-armory.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nWeatherby Mark V CarbonMark\r\nweatherby.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \u201cPersonal Defense World.\u201d To order a copy and subscribe, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"38 New 2018 Rifles You Absolutely Need to Know About","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"38-great-2018-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/24\/38-great-2018-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131098,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-25 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-25 13:00:25","post_content":"The struggle is real. Sifting through the huge amount of new products released in this industry each year can be overwhelming. Without a focus and purpose, you can easily lose a significant amount of time and get mired down in the muck.\n\n[in_content post=\"178408\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nWith that in mind, we have a specific mission here: To present you with interesting and new rifles and carbines you need to know about as we head into summer. While we could go on and on with everything we originally came up with, we compressed it down to some that truly stood out.\n\nHere is a brief look at 38 of the hottest new rifles and carbines for summer 2018.\n\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \"Personal Defense World.\" To order a copy and subscribe, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\n
Armalite M153GN13<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBuilt by Armalite with 3-Gun and practical rifle competitions in mind, the M153GN13 is in a class of its own. A Timney 4-pound, single-stage trigger and a wide Ergo pistol grip come standard, as does the Raptor ambidextrous charging handle. The adjustable gas block and tunable muzzle break help to keep this soft-shooting AR on target more easily. The nice Luth-AR MBA-1 buttstock also helps dial in this rifle perfectly with its adjustable comb and length of pull. (armalite.com)<\/b>\n
Barrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBarrett introduced a prototype REC7 in .224 Valkyrie at SHOT this year. If it comes to fruition, it\u2019s currently slotted to have a 22-inch, heavy-profile barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and a rifle-length gas system. It\u2019s also rumored to come with a Geissele SSA trigger, a Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock and backup iron sights along with other goodies. So, call Barrett and ask the company politely to unleash this beast! (barrett.net)<\/b>\n
Bergara Premier HMR Pro<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBergara has made its fair share of great guns over the years, and 2018 is no different. The company built the HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) to handle a number of tasks, and the new Pro version is an enhanced model with a stainless steel barrel, fluted bolt and action. It also has a very nice trigger that can be adjustable down to less than 2 pounds. The action is designed as a two-lug system that features a separate floating bolt head to ensure proper contact with the lug abutments. It also features a cone-shaped bolt nose for smooth feeding, and Bergara is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. These are just some of its many features. (bergarausa.com)<\/b>\n
Black Rain Ordnance Predator <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBlack Rain Ordnance (BRO) is now offering an AR-platform rifle chambered in .22-250. It comes from BRO dealers with a 20-inch, nitrided stainless steel barrel with a 1in-14-inch twist rate and topped with a BRO Round Competition Compensator. Under the hood, it\u2019s got a BRO 3.5-pound drop-in trigger group that\u2019s held snuggly in place by a set of anti-rotation pins from KNS Precision. It also wears a 15-inch BRO M-LOK Hybrid Handguard, a Magpul MIAD grip and a Magpul PRS stock. (blackrainordnance.com)<\/b>\n
Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBrowning has a very unique gun in the mix this year that falls into what might be called the \u201csemi-custom\u201d category. This is because the rifle has specialized finishing touches and higher-end construction above the already top-tier X-Bolt family of hunting rifles. First, the X-Bolt Pro Long Range features a true carbon-fiber stock, making it extremely lightweight and rigid. The stock is filled with a noise-dampening foam. The rifle also comes with a heavy, stainless steel, sporter-contour barrel with a muzzle brake and proprietary lapping. The action has a 60-degree bolt throw and includes an adjustable \u201cFeather\u201d trigger. Browning is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. (browning.com)<\/b>\n
Bushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere is only a minute amount of information out about this fire-breather. It\u2019s got a 20-inch, 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel topped off with a proprietary .450 Bushmaster twin-port muzzle brake. It also sports Bushmaster\u2019s own SquareDrop free-floating handguard for better accuracy and accessory-mounting ease. Under the hood, it\u2019s rocking an ALG Defense fire control group. A 16-inch-barreled version with a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock will also soon be available. (bushmaster.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR814 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCaracal is hitting the market fast and hard this year with its lineup of products. The company is now offering an M4-type rifle called the CAR814A2. It\u2019s got a 16-inch, \u201cModified M4\u201d-contoured barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. It sports mostly Magpul furniture via a Magpul CTR stock and MOE handguard, and the pistol grip is Caracal\u2019s own design. It comes with backup iron sights, a cleaning kit and a limited lifetime warranty. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR816 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAs you can tell, Caracal came out swinging this year. The first theing you\u2019ll notice about the CAR816A2 is the gas regulator up front. Yep, Caracal has chosen to release an AR powered by a short-stroke gas piston rather than the direct-impingement operating system. It\u2019s got a 16-inch barrel with an A2-style flash suppressor and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. Surrounding the barrel is a free-floating handguard that has plenty of M-LOK slots for attaching your 20 pounds of \u201ccool guy gear.\u201d You\u2019ll find QD sling sockets on both sides of the handguard and Magpul stock. Finally, Caracal includes backup iron sights and an Otis cleaning kit with each rifle. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nWell known for its high-end hunting rifles, Christensen Arms has introduced the Modern Precision Rifle. This is a great-looking rifle with a proprietary chassis. In total, it weighs less than 7 pounds unloaded. The gun features AICS magazine compatibility; a stainless action with a fluted bolt and knob and an extended handle; and a hand-lapped, carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. Short- and long-action models are available for $2,295 and $2,395, respectively. (christensenarms.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG Mk4 DTR2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCMMG has introduced a new .224 Valkyrie model to the market. It\u2019s got a 24-inch, medium-tapered barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and CMMG\u2019s SV brake to help reduce muzzle rise. It also comes from the factory with the company\u2019s own RML14 handguard, a Magpul MOE pistol grip, a Magpul PRS stock, an ambidextrous safety and charging handle, and a Geissele SSA two-stage trigger. CMMG claims that the rifle is accurate out to 1,300 yards. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkGs DRB <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nMarketed as an incredibly smooth-shooter for home defense, pistol-caliber competition or just plinking, CMMG\u2019s Guard-series ARs are designed to use 9mm Glock magazines and a patent-pending radial delayed blowback operating system. The MkGs DRB variant comes with a 16-inch, medium-tapper barrel, an RKM14 handguard and Magpul furniture as well as a 33-round Glock magazine. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkG T <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAlong with offering 9mm carbines, CMMG has unveiled several .45 ACP variants in its Guard series, including the MkG T. Like its other pistol-caliber carbines, the MkG T uses CMMG\u2019s radial delayed blowback system for reduced weight and felt recoil over the industry-standard straight-blowback design. This particular variant sports a 16.1-inch barrel with an SV brake, an RKM11 handguard, a collapsible buttstock and an A2-style pistol grip. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
DPMS GII Compact Hunter<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nDPMS hit the firearms market hard a few years ago with its redesigned GII series rifles in .308 Winchester\/7.62mm NATO. These guns were designed to be lighter, sleeker and easier to handle. The new Compact Hunter ups the ante by featuring a Teflon-coated, 16-inch, stainless steel barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate. It also sports a two-stage match trigger, a Hogue grip and a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock. In short, this is a great option if you need a short boomstick with a ton of power on tap. (dpmsinc.com)<\/b>\n
FN Ballista<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThis is a multi-caliber gun, which means that the rifle can be configured in less than two minutes to any of three available chamberings: .338 Lapua Mag, .300 Win Mag and .308 Win. The rifle employs a high-strength, vibration-isolated, aluminum alloy receiver with a Picatinny rail. In addition, it features multiple rail segments for accessories, and note that the gun actually has a grip safety. More features include a 26-inch barrel, a fully adjustable trigger (for a single-or two-stage press between 3 and 5 pounds) and an adaptable, ambidextrous folding stock that allows the shooter to configure the rifle for enhanced performance. (fnamerica.com)<\/b>\n
GA Precision GAP Team Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe GAP Team Rifle comes ready for competition right out of the box. The rifle sports a GA Precision Templar V2 short action, a Manners ET-4A stock and a 26-inch, stainless steel Bartlein barrel with 5R rifling and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. The company also includes a Badger Ordnance enhanced triggerguard and a nice Timney trigger. All of this comes together to produce a rifle with an accuracy guarantee of 0.33 MOA. If you are serious about precision and are looking to really perform in the competition world, this is a gun to check out. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
GA Precision USMC M40A6<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFrom the precision rifle masters at GA Precision comes the USMC M40A6. This short-action .308 Winchester rifle is built to the 2017 U.S. Marine Corps specifications and has a Schneider stainless steel, 20-inch barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and a SureFire muzzle brake\/suppressor adapter. The chassis is from Remington Defense, and it offers multiple adjustment points to fit a wide variety of shooters. The gun is also tan and black for a touch of style, and it comes with a 0.5-MOA accuracy guarantee. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
Gunwerks Verdict<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFor over a decade, Gunwerks has been delivering complete shooting systems with bipods, scopes and everything in between. The company\u2019s goal is to provide guns capable of hitting at 1,000 yards right out of the box. The Verdict is Gunwerks\u2019 newest offering, and it comes with the company\u2019s GLR action; a match-grade, carbon-fiber, 26-inch Proof Research barrel with a removable muzzle brake; and a Nightforce 5-25x56mm ATACR F1 MOAR scope. This is truly the complete package. (gunwerks.com)<\/b>\n
Howa APC<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nHowa has introduced a new rifle with a modular Australian-made chassis. The aptly named Australian Precision Chassis (APC) rifle is designed for competition. It comes in a wide variety of chamberings, including the .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester. The gun is a solid performer at a decent price. With a smooth action, an excellent two-stage trigger and an adjustable stock, it is sure to become a popular rifle in competition circles. (legacysports.com)<\/b>\n
Kimber Advanced <\/b>Tactical SOC II (SG)<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAnother rifle catching a lot of eyes this year is the Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II (SG). This is an all-business rifle built to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement professionals. Available in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester, each rifle is built by hand with an adjustable, aluminum folding stock; a match-grade, 16-inch barrel; and a threaded muzzle with a thread protector. Kimber also includes a muzzle brake\/suppressor adapter and a 1-inch recoil pad, and the company\u2019s KimPro II finish helps resist corrosion. Finally, the gun comes with a 0.5-MOA accuracy guarantee. (kimberamerica.com)<\/b>\n
LWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLWRCI has released a powerhouse in the new .224 Valkyrie. Borrowing from its experience with the 6.8 SPC, the company has developed a true 1000-plus-yard contender for the AR platform. The LWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie includes a 16-inch, free-floating M-LOK handguard that surrounds a heavy, 20.1-inch, cold-hammer-forged, NiCorr-treated barrel. It also comes with fully ambidextrous controls and LWRCI\u2019s new four-port Ultra Brake. (lwrci.com)<\/b>\n
Mossberg MMR Pro <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nMossberg wasn\u2019t playing around when it brought this beast to SHOT. It\u2019s got an 18-inch, stainless steel, free-floating barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and topped off with a SilencerCo ASR brake. It\u2019s safe to say this model was designed for use with or without a sound suppressor. As for furniture, the gun uses a proprietary handguard and stock as well as a Magpul MOE pistol grip. The sweet spot on this beast, though, is its trigger. It\u2019s a custom-tuned JM Pro Drop-In Match Trigger designed by none other than Jerry Miculek for a 4-pound pull while the travel is adjustable. (mossberg.com)<\/b>\n
Mossberg MVP Precision<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAt the top of Mossberg\u2019s bolt-action rifle line is the new MVP Precision. The first thing you\u2019ll notice is the all-new Mossberg chassis design and Luth-AR MBA-3 adjustable stock. This rifle is also designed to accept and feed from standard AR-style magazines\u2014a first for bolt actions. It also features Mossberg\u2019s patented LBA trigger, which can be adjusted from 3 to 7 pounds, an optics-ready 20-MOA top rail, a scalloped tactical bolt handle and a Magpul MOE+ grip. I had the pleasure of running this rifle and found it to be quite spectacular. (mossberg.com)<\/b>\n
Primary Weapons Systems MK110 Alpha<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nPrimary Weapons Systems (PWS) has released a new AR from its arsenal that utilizes the company\u2019s own patented long-stroke gas piston operating system, which can be adjusted to three different gas settings. The new MK110 Alpha boasts a 14.5-inch, stainless steel, button-rifled barrel with a .223 Wylde chamber to provide better performance with both .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO ammunition, a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and the company\u2019s own Bi-Lock compensator for flash suppression and muzzle stabilization without creating any overpressure. This beast also features an 11.5-inch M-LOK handguard for accessories and a Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) buttstock and grip. PWS also uses its own patented ratchet lock castle nut and buffer tube on the stock. (primaryweapons.com)<\/b>\n
Radical Firearms FP18-224VAL-15MH <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRadical Firearms is another firearms manufacturer to release a heavy-hitting AR-platform rifle in the new .224 Valkyrie. This beast is offered factory direct with an 18-inch, 1-in-7-inch-twist, stainless steel, match-grade barrel that is topped off with a custom stainless \u201cPepper Pot\u201d brake. The rifle also sports a 15-inch MHR free-floating handguard with a long top rail, shorter rails on the bottom and sides, and M-LOK slots everywhere else. It features a Mission First Tactical (MFT) Battlelink Minimalist stock as well as an MFT pistol grip. Radical Firearms has launched some promising firearms, even if the names are a little utilitarian at best. (radicalfirearms.com)<\/b>\n
Radical Firearms <\/b>FR20-450BUSH-15FHR<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAnother \u201cthumper\u201d of an AR to be released recently is the Radical FR20-450BUSH-15FHR in .450 Bushmaster. It boasts a heavy 20-inch, Melonited, 4150 chrome-moly barrel with a 1-in-14-inch twist rate and a 15-inch free floating MHR (M-LOK Hybrid Rail) that offers dozens of M-LOK slots. All of the guts are \u201cmil-spec\u201d and nothing out of the ordinary. However, at a price point of just over $800, there will be plenty of room left in your budget for more custom internals. This rifle is sure to be a lot of fun. (radicalfirearms.com)<\/b>\n
Remington 700 Tactical Chassis<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAny discussion regarding precision rifles would be lacking if Remington weren\u2019t mentioned. This new Model 700 comes with an ergonomic MDT TAC21 chassis that makes it easy to add whatever accessories you might need. The free-floating 24- or 26-inch barrel delivers superior accuracy while the Magpul fully adjustable stock and pistol grip ensure shot-to-shot consistency for any shooter or scenario. A fantastic melting together of old and new, the Model 700 Tactical Chassis is available in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. (remington.com)<\/b>\n
Ritter & Stark SLX<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ritter & Stark SLX is a fantastic short-action, multi-caliber precision rifle. It can be run with .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor ammo. Modeled after the company\u2019s long-action SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR), a unique feature of the smaller SLX is that the barrel and rail are integrated, allowing you to leave your scope mounted. Most impressive, however, is the company\u2019s statement that its SLX barrels will shoot to \u201cat least\u201d 0.5 MOA with factory ammunition for 5,000 rounds. (ritterstark.com)<\/b>\n
Ruger AR-556 MPR<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRuger has released annother amazing AR. The Ruger AR-556 MPR looks to be a winner. It comes factory with an 18-inch, cold-hammer-forged, 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel with a 1-in-8-inch twist rate and a proprietary muzzle brake with radial ports to help minimize felt recoil and muzzle rise. It also sports a 15-inch, free-floating handguard with M-LOK slots and one of Ruger\u2019s Elite 452 two-stage trigger units for more accuracy and control. (ruger.com)<\/b>\n
Ruger Hawkeye <\/b>Long-Range Target<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nRuger has been hitting a series of home runs in the precision shooting world lately, and the Hawkeye Long-Range Target looks to be another winner. Here a Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid muzzle brake crowns a heavy 24-inch target barrel with 5\/8x24-tpi threading. It also has a speckled black\/brown laminate stock that can be adjusted for comb height and length of pull. It takes wildly popular AI-style magazines and comes from the factory with a 20-MOA Picatinny rail. In short, it\u2019s aesthetically pleasing and boasts all of the qualities that ensure it will be a great shooter. (ruger.com)<\/b>\n
SAKO TRG-22\/42 A1<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFrom our friends in Finland, we have the new TRG-22\/42 A1, a tack driver worthy of the SAKO name. This rifle has solid features like a sturdy folding stock attached to the receiver at two points, an M-LOK forend and a full-aluminum middle chassis that eliminates temperature-caused dimensional changes. Add in SAKO\u2019s well-known accuracy and you have a spectacular rifle. It\u2019s currently available with a 26- or 27-inch barrel in a variety of chamberings. (sako.fi)<\/b>\n
Savage MSR 15 Recon LRP<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSavage has changed up the game a bit by offering ARs chambered in .224 Valkyrie, .22 Nosler and 6.8 SPC, all with 18-inch, Melonited barrels with 1-in-7-inch-twist 5R rifling and adjustable gas blocks. Each MSR 15 Recon LRP also comes from the Savage Arms factory with a two-stage trigger, an ergonomic Hogue pistol grip and a collapsible Magpul CTR buttstock. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Savage MSR 15 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSavage Arms just released their new long-distance communications provider in the new MSR 15 Valkyrie. It's named after the powerhouse .224 Valkyrie chambering. This particular MSR 15 variant comes equipped with an 18-inch barrel that boasts 5R rifling with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and is paired with a mid-length gas system. It also comes from the factory with a two-stage trigger, a tunable muzzle brake and a Magpul UBR Gen 2 buttstock. All together, the Savage MSR 15 Valkyrie is one solid rifle. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Savage Model 110 Tactical With AccuFit<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nNew this year from Savage is the AccuFit system. This is an ingenious stock design that the company has incorporated into a variety of rifles, including the 110 Tactical. The rifle\u2019s AccuFit system lets tactical and competitive shooters customize the length of pull for the utmost consistency, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a light, crisp pull. Together with the AccuStock, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length, the 110 Tactical provides the fit and function of a custom rifle right out of the box. It also features a suppressor-ready threaded barrel, a one-piece scope rail and a 10-round detachable box magazine. (savagearms.com)<\/b>\n
Sig Sauer M400 Elite<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSig Sauer recently released the M400 Elite AR to the public. It\u2019s got as 16-inch, nitrided carbon-steel barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. Sig outfitted this AR with an M-LOK free-floating handguard, a Sig grip and a six-position telescoping stock that has integral QD sling attachment points. The company also chose to drop in its Sig Enhanced Trigger, which has a 5.5- to 7-pound trigger pull. Sig Sauer states that this is a ready-to-shoot rifle, rather than one you buy and have to upgrade. (sigsauer.com) <\/b>\n
Sig Sauer M400 Vanish <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSig Sauer has also released a designated-marksman-style M400 called the M400 Vanish. The Vanish sports a 20-inch crowned varmint barrel cold-hammer-forged from carbon steel as well as a free-floating handguard with plenty of M-LOK slots. Under the hood, it\u2019s rocking Sig\u2019s two-stage Matchline Duo Trigger for more precise trigger action. Finally, it\u2019s finished off with Sig\u2019s own Kuiu Vios camo finish, which is sure to be a hit with all of the hunters out there. (sigsauer.com)<\/b>\n
Smith & Wesson <\/b>M&P10 Sport Optics Ready<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSmith & Wesson has released an Optics Ready version of its M&P10 Sport. It comes from the factory with a 16-inch, 4150 steel barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and topped off with an A2-style flash suppressor. The upper is all ready for you to drop some glass on top while still leaving room for backup irons. What really stands out on this new offering are the completely ambidextrous controls\u2014a welcome addition for the southpaws out there. This is a really nice rifle as is, but it\u2019s also a great foundation if you want to create a customized .308\/7.62mm. (smith-wesson.com)<\/b>\n
Springfield Saint Edge<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nSpringfield Armory has added a new AR to its lineup with the Saint Edge. The Saint Edge boasts a 7075-T6 aluminum lower and flattop upper receiver weighing in at 6.6 pounds when fully equipped. It comes from the factory with a boatload of options, including Springfield\u2019s Modular Match Short Reset Single Stage trigger and Bravo Company\u2019s six-position-adjustable stock and pistol grip. As of right now, the Saint Edge is only available in 5.56mm NATO. (springfield-armory.com)<\/b>\n
Weatherby Mark V CarbonMark<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nWeatherby is a name generally connected with hunting, especially when it comes to big game. The company\u2019s reputation for making great rifles is known around the world. The Mark V CarbonMark comes with a custom-built, carbon-fiber-wrapped Proof Research barrel. The barrel is 64-percent lighter than traditional steel barrels of the same contour. This sub-MOA rifle also has a nine-lug Mark V magnum action with an integral recoil log. It also has a cocking indicator, an LXX trigger and a composite Monte Carlo stock. It is a beautiful gun capable of being both a target rifle as well as an exceptional hunting gun. (weatherby.com)<\/b>","post_title":"38 Hot Rifles & Carbines to Get You On Target","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"38-new-rifles-carbines-2018","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-25 15:57:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-25 19:57:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/06\/25\/38-new-rifles-carbines-2018\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97980,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-19 09:00:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-19 14:00:36","post_content":"
DPMS SBR Features<\/h3>\n
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Questions Remain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Firearm Industry Woes Continue<\/h3>\r\nThe story tells a familiar tale we've heard many times since the Trump election, where gun companies got caught out in No Man's Land. \"The company cited management's impression that Hilary Clinton would win the White House in 2016 and it's subsequent speculation into guns and ammunition into guns and ammunition based on that mistaken presumption as one major factor in their failure. Rather than booming sales and healthy margins, they were caught with inventory no one wanted,\" wrote Jim Shepherd.\r\n\r\nSo why is this important to the consumer? Well, this is one example of where companies built a whole bunch of guns, and whether it's the gun company, the distributor or the dealer, guns aren't selling, and somebody's not getting paid. In this latest case, we're talking tens of millions of dollars. SportCo owes Vista Outdoors (owner of several companies) a whopping $3.2 million. And the list goes on: Ruger ($3.1 million), Magpul ($2 million), Savage Arms ($1.9 million), Bushnell ($1.8 million), Henry ($1.4 million), Smith & Wesson ($1.3 million). This small sample just begins to scratch the surface.\r\n\r\nIndeed, times remain tough for several firearm industry companies. And while we can't predict the future, there is no reason to see a seismic shift in buying patterns anytime soon. So add in the summer doldrums of gun sales, and there is a great opportunity for consumers.\r\n
Current Black Gun Prices<\/h3>\r\nWhile the industry is full of gloom and doom, there are currently tremendous deals to be had on black guns, especially rifles<\/a>. Brownells currently lists a DPMS Oracle A3, with a 16-inch barrel, for $499. Bushmaster's QRC Optic Ready 16-inch rifle is also marked down to $499.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, Midway USA features stripped Anderson AR-15 lower receivers for $59.99. For rimfire fans, a Savage 64 in .22 LR ranges from $121-$190, a $30-$40 markdown. Or for just $336-$383, Midway offers the awesome little Kel-Tec SUB-2000 in various calibers. Or for just $499, marked all the way down from $649, you can steal the Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm.\r\n\r\nAmmo is plentiful, accessories are abundant, and black gun prices have never been lower. There has quite literally never been a better time to buy your next, or first, black gun.","post_title":"Firearm Industry Woes Keep Black Gun Prices Way Down","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/firearm-industry-woes-black-gun-prices\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":96078,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-08-24 07:18:53","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-24 11:18:53","post_content":"
2018 Rifles: Links<\/h3>\r\nFor more information about the 2018 rifles featured in the gallery above, please visit the following sites.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"96153\" alignment=\"align-right\" \/]\r\n\r\nArmalite M153GN13\r\narmalite.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBarrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie\r\nbarrett.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nBergara Premier HMR Pro\r\nbergarausa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBlack Rain Ordnance Predator\r\nblackrainordnance.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBrowning X-Bolt Pro Long Range\r\nbrowning.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nBushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster\r\nbushmaster.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR814 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCaracal CAR816 A2\r\ncaracalusa.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nChristensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle\r\nchristensenarms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG Mk4 DTR2\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMkGs DRB (CMMG)\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nCMMG MkG T\r\ncmmginc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nDPMS GII Compact Hunter\r\ndpmsinc.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nFN Ballista\r\nfnamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision GAP Team Rifle\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGA Precision USMC M40A6\r\ngaprecision.net<\/a>\r\n\r\nGunwerks Verdict\r\ngunwerks.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nHowa APC\r\nlegacysports.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nKimber Advanced Tactical SOC II (SG)\r\nkimberamerica.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nLWRCI-DI .224 Valkyrie\r\nlwrci.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MMR Pro\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMossberg MVP Precision\r\nmossberg.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nPrimary Weapons Systems MK110 Alpha\r\nprimaryweapons.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FP18-224VAL-15MH\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRadical Firearms FR20-450BUSH-15FHR\r\nradicalfirearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRemington700 Tactical Chassis\r\nremington.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger AR-556 MPR\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nRuger Hawkeye Long-Range Target\r\nruger.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSAKO TRG-22\/42 A1\r\nsako.fi<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage MSR 15 Recon LRP\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMSR 15 Valkyrie (Savage)\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSavage Model 110 Tactical With AccuFit\r\nsavagearms.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Elite\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSig Sauer M400 Vanish\r\nsigsauer.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSmith & Wesson M&P10 Sport Optics Ready\r\nsmith-wesson.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nSpringfield Saint Edge\r\nspringfield-armory.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nWeatherby Mark V CarbonMark\r\nweatherby.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \u201cPersonal Defense World.\u201d To order a copy and subscribe, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"38 New 2018 Rifles You Absolutely Need to Know About","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"38-great-2018-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:43:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/08\/24\/38-great-2018-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":131098,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-06-25 09:00:25","post_date_gmt":"2018-06-25 13:00:25","post_content":"The struggle is real. Sifting through the huge amount of new products released in this industry each year can be overwhelming. Without a focus and purpose, you can easily lose a significant amount of time and get mired down in the muck.\n\n[in_content post=\"178408\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nWith that in mind, we have a specific mission here: To present you with interesting and new rifles and carbines you need to know about as we head into summer. While we could go on and on with everything we originally came up with, we compressed it down to some that truly stood out.\n\nHere is a brief look at 38 of the hottest new rifles and carbines for summer 2018.\n\nThis article was originally published in the winter\/spring 2018 issue of \"Personal Defense World.\" To order a copy and subscribe, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\n
Armalite M153GN13<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBuilt by Armalite with 3-Gun and practical rifle competitions in mind, the M153GN13 is in a class of its own. A Timney 4-pound, single-stage trigger and a wide Ergo pistol grip come standard, as does the Raptor ambidextrous charging handle. The adjustable gas block and tunable muzzle break help to keep this soft-shooting AR on target more easily. The nice Luth-AR MBA-1 buttstock also helps dial in this rifle perfectly with its adjustable comb and length of pull. (armalite.com)<\/b>\n
Barrett REC7 .224 Valkyrie<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBarrett introduced a prototype REC7 in .224 Valkyrie at SHOT this year. If it comes to fruition, it\u2019s currently slotted to have a 22-inch, heavy-profile barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and a rifle-length gas system. It\u2019s also rumored to come with a Geissele SSA trigger, a Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock and backup iron sights along with other goodies. So, call Barrett and ask the company politely to unleash this beast! (barrett.net)<\/b>\n
Bergara Premier HMR Pro<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBergara has made its fair share of great guns over the years, and 2018 is no different. The company built the HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) to handle a number of tasks, and the new Pro version is an enhanced model with a stainless steel barrel, fluted bolt and action. It also has a very nice trigger that can be adjustable down to less than 2 pounds. The action is designed as a two-lug system that features a separate floating bolt head to ensure proper contact with the lug abutments. It also features a cone-shaped bolt nose for smooth feeding, and Bergara is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. These are just some of its many features. (bergarausa.com)<\/b>\n
Black Rain Ordnance Predator <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBlack Rain Ordnance (BRO) is now offering an AR-platform rifle chambered in .22-250. It comes from BRO dealers with a 20-inch, nitrided stainless steel barrel with a 1in-14-inch twist rate and topped with a BRO Round Competition Compensator. Under the hood, it\u2019s got a BRO 3.5-pound drop-in trigger group that\u2019s held snuggly in place by a set of anti-rotation pins from KNS Precision. It also wears a 15-inch BRO M-LOK Hybrid Handguard, a Magpul MIAD grip and a Magpul PRS stock. (blackrainordnance.com)<\/b>\n
Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nBrowning has a very unique gun in the mix this year that falls into what might be called the \u201csemi-custom\u201d category. This is because the rifle has specialized finishing touches and higher-end construction above the already top-tier X-Bolt family of hunting rifles. First, the X-Bolt Pro Long Range features a true carbon-fiber stock, making it extremely lightweight and rigid. The stock is filled with a noise-dampening foam. The rifle also comes with a heavy, stainless steel, sporter-contour barrel with a muzzle brake and proprietary lapping. The action has a 60-degree bolt throw and includes an adjustable \u201cFeather\u201d trigger. Browning is offering the rifle in a variety of calibers. (browning.com)<\/b>\n
Bushmaster Minimalist-SD .450 Bushmaster<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere is only a minute amount of information out about this fire-breather. It\u2019s got a 20-inch, 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel topped off with a proprietary .450 Bushmaster twin-port muzzle brake. It also sports Bushmaster\u2019s own SquareDrop free-floating handguard for better accuracy and accessory-mounting ease. Under the hood, it\u2019s rocking an ALG Defense fire control group. A 16-inch-barreled version with a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock will also soon be available. (bushmaster.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR814 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCaracal is hitting the market fast and hard this year with its lineup of products. The company is now offering an M4-type rifle called the CAR814A2. It\u2019s got a 16-inch, \u201cModified M4\u201d-contoured barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. It sports mostly Magpul furniture via a Magpul CTR stock and MOE handguard, and the pistol grip is Caracal\u2019s own design. It comes with backup iron sights, a cleaning kit and a limited lifetime warranty. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Caracal CAR816 A2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAs you can tell, Caracal came out swinging this year. The first theing you\u2019ll notice about the CAR816A2 is the gas regulator up front. Yep, Caracal has chosen to release an AR powered by a short-stroke gas piston rather than the direct-impingement operating system. It\u2019s got a 16-inch barrel with an A2-style flash suppressor and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. Surrounding the barrel is a free-floating handguard that has plenty of M-LOK slots for attaching your 20 pounds of \u201ccool guy gear.\u201d You\u2019ll find QD sling sockets on both sides of the handguard and Magpul stock. Finally, Caracal includes backup iron sights and an Otis cleaning kit with each rifle. (caracalusa.com)<\/b>\n
Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nWell known for its high-end hunting rifles, Christensen Arms has introduced the Modern Precision Rifle. This is a great-looking rifle with a proprietary chassis. In total, it weighs less than 7 pounds unloaded. The gun features AICS magazine compatibility; a stainless action with a fluted bolt and knob and an extended handle; and a hand-lapped, carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. Short- and long-action models are available for $2,295 and $2,395, respectively. (christensenarms.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG Mk4 DTR2<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nCMMG has introduced a new .224 Valkyrie model to the market. It\u2019s got a 24-inch, medium-tapered barrel with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate and CMMG\u2019s SV brake to help reduce muzzle rise. It also comes from the factory with the company\u2019s own RML14 handguard, a Magpul MOE pistol grip, a Magpul PRS stock, an ambidextrous safety and charging handle, and a Geissele SSA two-stage trigger. CMMG claims that the rifle is accurate out to 1,300 yards. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkGs DRB <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nMarketed as an incredibly smooth-shooter for home defense, pistol-caliber competition or just plinking, CMMG\u2019s Guard-series ARs are designed to use 9mm Glock magazines and a patent-pending radial delayed blowback operating system. The MkGs DRB variant comes with a 16-inch, medium-tapper barrel, an RKM14 handguard and Magpul furniture as well as a 33-round Glock magazine. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
CMMG MkG T <\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nAlong with offering 9mm carbines, CMMG has unveiled several .45 ACP variants in its Guard series, including the MkG T. Like its other pistol-caliber carbines, the MkG T uses CMMG\u2019s radial delayed blowback system for reduced weight and felt recoil over the industry-standard straight-blowback design. This particular variant sports a 16.1-inch barrel with an SV brake, an RKM11 handguard, a collapsible buttstock and an A2-style pistol grip. (cmmginc.com)<\/b>\n
DPMS GII Compact Hunter<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nDPMS hit the firearms market hard a few years ago with its redesigned GII series rifles in .308 Winchester\/7.62mm NATO. These guns were designed to be lighter, sleeker and easier to handle. The new Compact Hunter ups the ante by featuring a Teflon-coated, 16-inch, stainless steel barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate. It also sports a two-stage match trigger, a Hogue grip and a B5 Systems SOPMOD stock. In short, this is a great option if you need a short boomstick with a ton of power on tap. (dpmsinc.com)<\/b>\n
FN Ballista<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThis is a multi-caliber gun, which means that the rifle can be configured in less than two minutes to any of three available chamberings: .338 Lapua Mag, .300 Win Mag and .308 Win. The rifle employs a high-strength, vibration-isolated, aluminum alloy receiver with a Picatinny rail. In addition, it features multiple rail segments for accessories, and note that the gun actually has a grip safety. More features include a 26-inch barrel, a fully adjustable trigger (for a single-or two-stage press between 3 and 5 pounds) and an adaptable, ambidextrous folding stock that allows the shooter to configure the rifle for enhanced performance. (fnamerica.com)<\/b>\n
GA Precision GAP Team Rifle<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe GAP Team Rifle comes ready for competition right out of the box. The rifle sports a GA Precision Templar V2 short action, a Manners ET-4A stock and a 26-inch, stainless steel Bartlein barrel with 5R rifling and a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. The company also includes a Badger Ordnance enhanced triggerguard and a nice Timney trigger. All of this comes together to produce a rifle with an accuracy guarantee of 0.33 MOA. If you are serious about precision and are looking to really perform in the competition world, this is a gun to check out. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
GA Precision USMC M40A6<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nFrom the precision rifle masters at GA Precision comes the USMC M40A6. This short-action .308 Winchester rifle is built to the 2017 U.S. Marine Corps specifications and has a Schneider stainless steel, 20-inch barrel with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate and a SureFire muzzle brake\/suppressor adapter. The chassis is from Remington Defense, and it offers multiple adjustment points to fit a wide variety of shooters. The gun is also tan and black for a touch of style, and it comes with a 0.5-MOA accuracy guarantee. (gaprecision.net)<\/b>\n
Gunwerks Verdict<\/b><\/h3>\n