Tom McHale reviews the Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor as part of his ongoing long-range shooting article series.

USA –-(Ammoland.com)- While AR-15 and AR-10 platform rifles are getting more accurate by the month, it’s still hard to beat a good bolt-action rifle for repeatable precision. When Ruger designed the Precision Rifle, they wanted to provide a long-range tack driver that was affordable. In the world of long-range shooting, multiple G’s for the rifle only is common. This one runs about $1,100 (or less $$) on the street. Is it worth it? Let’s find out.

What’s the Ruger Precision Rifle?

Let’s provide a quick summary before getting into some of the details. Bolt gun. Accurate. Priced aggressively considering how it’s built and how it shoots. Boom. 

While I’ve taken a few shots here and there at various events with a Ruger Precision Rifle, I’ve not yet had the chance to bring one home and work with it. Now that I’ve had some quality hands-on time with one, I’m sold. I would buy this one but I can’t. That’s because one AmmoLand News reader is going to win this in the not-so-distant future along with a sporty (not yet named) optic. Stay tuned. 

The Ruger Precision Rifle oozes tactical. The super-adjustable sniper stock, 15-inch M-LOK handguard (covering a free-floated barrel of course), and AR-compatible grip and safety selector aren’t just cool for the sake of appearance. There are good reasons for all of those components. 

The Precision Rifle is purpose-built for long range shooting. Depending on the caliber, barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 24 inches. This one is chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor and sports a 24-inch barrel. It’s 5R rifled in a 1:8 twist for the 6.5mm Creedmoor and cold hammer forged from chrome-moly steel. The receiver is topped with a Picatinny rail segment that’s ramped 20 minutes of angle. Building in some “elevation” gives your internal scope adjustments more room at which to work when you stretch out the yardage to four digits. Without a ramped base, it's easy to run out of scope adjustment pretty quickly after 1,000 yards.

The Ruger trigger is adjustable, and you can tweak it to preference between 2.25 and five pounds. It arrived from the factory adjusted to precisely two pounds according to my Timney Triggers Scale, so I suppose that the rated 2.25 isn’t necessarily the lightest end of the scale. After depressing the trigger leaf safety, this one breaks in just about 1/16th of an inch with constant pressure. I like it.

The bolt features is a solid three-lug design with an oversized handle. The handle is threaded, so you can even swap that out with ease if you’re so inclined. 

You’ll notice and AR-style grip, and that’s true to spec, so if you have a favorite AR Pistol grip to carry over from your semi-automatic world, feel free to stick it on the Precision Rifle. The same thing applies to the 45-degree safety lever. 

The buttstock folds so you can transport the rifle more efficiently in a pack. When you fold the stock, the rifle loses about eight inches of length, compressing to just under 36 inches. There’s a very tight lock button on the left side where stock joins the receiver. Give the button a firm press and the stock will unlock and swing into the left side of the receiver. It’s solid and not moving once locked in place so that you won’t be running into any accuracy challenges from a wobbly adjustable stock. The stock is also adjustable with hand-operated throw levers for the length of pull and comb height – no tools required. There’s a generous recoil pad and a short rail segment on the bottom so you can mount your favorite monopod there if you like. Oh, and the whole stock mounts to an AR-compatible receiver extension tube. That means that the Precision Rifle will accept any compatible AR-stock.

Like Modern Sporting Rifles, this one is built to customize if you want. With the slew of top-notch features, I had no desire to change a thing except for adding a bipod up front. 

The Precision Rifle has a magazine well compatible with AICS and M110/SR-25/DPMS/Magpul-style magazines. It ships with two Magpul 10-rounders.

Shooting the Precision Rifle

The first time I shot this rifle – to zero the scope – I was stunned by the initial groups. Three-shot clusters for zeroing purposes were all going in the same hole. While I fired a quick five-shot group from 100 yards that day, I didn’t have time to do more.

The next time out, I brought the freshly zeroed Precision Rifle to the range with four types of 6.5mm Creedmoor ammo of proven performance: Hornady Match ELD 140-grain, Sig Sauer Open Tip Match 140-grain, Hornady Match ELD 147-grain, and Hornady Precision Hunter 143-grain. I’ve had great success with all of these in other outings with various rifles. I zeroed the rifle and observed those one-hole, three-shot clusters with the Hornady Match 140-grain ammo, so that was first up for five-shot groups from 100 yards.

As you can see from the target photo, all five shots went into one enlarged hole with all impacts not only touching but overlapping. I measured the center-to-center of this group at .33 inches. The second group with the same ammo opened up a bit to .82 inches. All subsequent groups hovered between the half-inch and .9-inch range, so I have to assume that this rifle especially likes a cold barrel. I shot everything at a slow pace but did not completely cool the barrel to ambient temperature between groups. I did have to get this done in one afternoon, and I didn't have a barrel-cooling AC unit handy.

Here’s what I measured with the other ammo types – all five-shot groups from 100 yards.  

While there, I set up a chronograph and recorded muzzle velocities of each load. Next time, we’ll be running ballistics for longer range shooting and truing up turret adjustments so we can build a data sheet for actual bullet drop and scope adjustment for a range of distances. 

Interestingly, the heavier Hornady Match bullet had a slightly higher average velocity. Per factory specs, the 140-grain has a 2,710 predicted speed while the 147-grain load posts at 2,695. Weird, but it's likely a lack of precision with my chronograph. I don't use the $30K models that ammo factories have in their labs.

I’m anxious to see if I can whip up some hand loads to wring even more accuracy from this rifle. Typically, factory ammo has to fit in a wide variety of guns, so it can’t be “hand fit” to a specific chamber. On the other hand, Ruger claims that they cut tolerances to the bone in the chamber and with headspace in the Precision Rifle, so the “factory ammo slop” may not be as dramatic. We’ll make some loads with premium projectiles backed a couple of thousandths off the rifling and report back what happens when we cover building a data book for this rifle. 

My overall impression of this rifle is simple. It’s a lot of gun for the price. The MSRP is $1,599.00, but I see them selling in the $1,100 range online. That’s not chump change, but considering what’s in this build and how it shoots, that seems like a deal to me. 

Stay tuned, and you may not even have to buy your own. This one could be yours!

About

Tom McHale is the author of the Practical Guides book series that guides new and experienced shooters alike in a fun, approachable, and practical way. His books are available in print and eBook format on Amazon. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells has a sale going on the Remington RP9 9mm handgun that you can get an even bigger discount on by adding the coupon code “M8Y” to get the price down to $259.99 and FREE shipping. (note FFL fee not included).

Check out AmmoLand's own video review of the Remington RP9 9mm.

Remington RP9 9mm $259.99 shipped w/code “M8Y”

Remington RP9 9mm Pistol Product Description:

Much more than a huge, double-stack magazine capacity, the new Remington RP9 embodies our engineers’ commitment to shoot-ability — designed end-to-end to deliver a level of shooter control and accuracy superior to every full-sized polymer-framed handgun on the market. So much so, it’d be a design marvel with a fraction of the capacity, but with 18+1 rounds at your absolute command, it equips you for the most demanding personal defense scenarios

Another Video of the Remington RP9 9mm Pistol:

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Delray Beach, Fla. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Century Arms, the exclusive importer of Canik handguns and accessories, has announced the availability of the highly anticipated, feature rich TP9 Elite Combat pistol.

In an industry first collaboration, the TP9 Elite Combat comes standard with multiple performance features designed by custom upgrade specialist Salient Arms International. The compact 9mm TP9 Elite Combat is the latest from Canik, the 2018 Ballistic’s Best magazine Editor’s Choice winner for Versatile/Value Pistol.

A highly customized version of Canik’s already wildly popular TP9SF Elite, the Elite Combat represents an unmatched value in the handgun market with an MSRP of only $849.99 and an impressive list of performance enhancements. “Century and Salient Arms agreed on the TP9SF Elite as the ideal platform for the new Combat model due to its popularity and versatility, with its size being ideal for both concealed carry and full duty applications,” says Jason Karvois, Director of Sales for Century Arms.

“Salient Arms International first noticed Canik very early on,” said Jacob Lunde, Salient’s head of Operations.

“SAI's booth was located not far from Canik during Canik's first SHOT Show Media Day, and we took advantage of the opportunity to shoot the pistol. We were very impressed by how well the pistols performed, and left with a high respect for the product. Even prior to collaborating on the project, we would quickly recommend Canik pistols to anyone look for a great value in a pistol. We were excited to consider a collaboration, and to further enhance the already excellent line-up of Canik pistols.”

The custom features on the TP9 Combat Elite designed by Salient Arms include:

• Proprietary Convex Thread Protector with 13.5x1mm Left-Hand Threads
• Fluted and Nitride-Coated, Match-Grade Barrel
• Fiber Optic Sight Set
• Aluminum Speed Funnel Magazine Well

New custom Canik features on the TP9 Combat Elite include:

• Aluminum Plus 3 Magazine Extensions
• Small Parts and Internal Components Nitride or High-Wear Nickel-Coated
• New Flat-Face Aluminum Trigger Design
• Slide and Frame Nitride-Coated under FDE Cerakote
• Optics-Ready Slide with Adapter Plates and Charging Handle
• Extended Magazine Release
• New Retention Holster

TP9 Elite Combat units are shipping now to dealers and distributors across the country and are expected to move quickly. Customers interested in acquiring their own TP9 Elite Combat should act quickly and contact their local dealer.

For more information on the TP9 Elite Combat, please visit www.centuryarms.com/canik-handguns

About Century Arms

Born over 50 years ago with its roots in the surplus business, Century Arms has an extensive history of providing unique and affordable products to the American Collector, Hunter, and Target Shooter. That tradition is carried on today, with a state of the art manufacturing facility located in the U.S.A, as the company continues to offer unique, innovative, and quality products to the U.S. Consumer and U.S. Government.

For additional information on Century Arms, visit www.centuryarms.com.

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Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Detroit Police Department has adopted the SIG SAUER M400 Rifle for their SWAT officers. The Detroit Police Department is a municipal police force comprised of twelve precincts protecting the largest city in the state of Michigan and one of the largest cities in the U.S.

Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “the M400 rifle is designed to exceed military standards to be the most accurate and reliable rifle in its class, which makes it an optimal choice for specialized law enforcement units in extraordinary enforcement situations.”

The SIG SAUER M400 is an AR-platform rifle with a direct impingement gas operating system. The M400 features a full-length free-float M-LOK handguard, enhanced SIG trigger, 6-position telescoping stock, and a rotating lock bolt.

“We are honored that the Detroit Police Department has entrusted SIG SAUER firearms to support the special tactical operations of their SWAT officers, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with the department,” concluded Jankiewicz.

The rifles for the Detroit Police Department will be distributed through Vance Outdoors.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

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FAIRFAX, Va. -(AmmoLand.com)- As a longtime supporter of the NRA, Davidson’s Gallery of Guns is showcasing their NRA pride by offering a special edition NRA Ruger SR1911 pistol exclusively via Galleryofguns.com and Davidson’s Dealers nationwide!

The Ruger SR1911 NRA Special Edition pistol is a modern take on the timeless American single-action classic, chambered in the venerable .45 ACP cartridge. The frame features a striking red anodized finish, complemented by red laminate grips proudly featuring the NRA logo. The black nitride slide is adorned with an engraving of the NRA seal and text of the Second Amendment on the left face, and is fitted with fixed Novak 3-dot sights.

This gorgeous semi-auto comes complete with one 7-round and one 8-round magazine, all appointed within a custom NRA box and sleeve, and each pistol is assigned an NRA4 serial number prefix, creating the ultimate heirloom for collectors and NRA Members alike.

The Ruger SR1911 NRA Special Edition marks the latest in long tradition of support to the NRA by our friends at Davidson’s Gallery of Guns. In addition to offering limited edition NRA-licensed firearms, Davidson’s proudly supports a variety of vital NRA programs and events year round, including the NRA Saturday Night Concert at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, The NRA Foundation, and NRA Ring of Freedom events.

“Davidson’s and Gallery of Guns has been a longtime supporter of the NRA,” said Bryan Tucker, CEO of Davidson’s, Inc. “Having the opportunity to provide our dealers and consumers with NRA licensed products is truly an honor.”

The Ruger SR1911 NRA Special Edition is available exclusively through Gallery of Guns, and can purchased by visiting https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=6746. Act now to own a piece of NRA history – this offer ends Dec. 31, 2018!

About NRA:

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- From time to time we find good buys in replica BB guns on AirGun Depot. Here they have a Schofield No. 3 BB revolver replica in the nicer nickel finish and wood grips for just $89.99. Compared to the MSRP of $160.00 and this deal even beats Amazon's price.  This is a really well built airgun and for most of the USA no FFL is needed, (sorry not you NJ) and it can be shipped right to you front door.  Thease are great fun to shoot and I recomened you get the extra bullets. You also need CO2, bbs and you might as well get the holster as well.

Schofield No. 3 BB Revolver in Nickel just $89.99 ~ No FFL Needed

Schofield No. 3 BB Revolver in Nickel Product Description:

Major George W. Schofield, a U.S. Army ordnance officer assigned to the 10th Cavalry, sought to improve on Smith & Wesson's Model No. 3 design and it became so popular that the U.S. Army ordered 8000 of the Schofield No. 3's, and many were used by the 4th Cavalry in the Geronimo campaign and by the Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Later on the pistol was favored by members of the James-Younger gang.

The Bear River version of this legendary gun features the same top-break design, 6 realistic cartridges, and an authentic single action hammer. Powered by one 12 g CO2 cartridge, our version is capable of shooting BB's out at 430 fps through its 7″ barrel!

Schofield No. 3 Nickel CO2 BB revolver:

• Full metal receiver with polymer faux wood grips
• 7″ barrel
• Shoots at velocities up to 445 fps
• 12g CO2 powered
• Authentic single action hammer
• 6 round cylinder

Schofield No. 3 BB Revolver Video Reviews:

Schofield No. 3 BB Revolver in Nickel Cart Check : 09/18/2018:

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- One of the small pleasures that I enjoy when going to the range or the in-law's place in the boonies is taking some time to unwind with a lever action. Often I take my Henry Frontier .22lr lever-gun or the Henry .357 Mag / .38 Special lever-gun with me to end the shooting day on a pleasurable note. Something about the uncomplicated experience that puts my mind at ease and relaxes me after a long day at the range trying to make every shot count.

Note: The slight rust speckles on the rifle are entirely my fault. While at the in-laws I left the rifle in a soft case under my locked Diamondback tonneau cover not thinking about how humid it was. Had the rifle been oiled or kept in a place that was not 95% humidity, it would have been fine. 

Features & First Impressions

When I pulled the Henry Big Boy Steel out of the box, I was taken by surprise at how much nicer it was than I expected. It isn't like I expected the rifle to be crappy, I just didn't expect the fit and finish to be as nice as it is on their rather basic Big Boy model.

I chose the Big Boy Steel over the prettier models because I intended to use this as a woods gun when at the in-law's place in south-central Arkansas. Why? Because of the lack of reflection and maintaining the black receiver should be easier.

Something else that I was rather surprised about is the overall quality of the wood and checkering. I kind of expected the wood to be a bit loose or look a bit on the cheap side but was pleasantly surprised to find the wood was tight and has some nice grain pattern to it.

The rear stock on the rifle was nice and tight just like the forend with an even nicer grain pattern to it. Henry didn't skimp on the checkering either, it should be pretty grippy when my hands are sweaty or wet.

The rear sight on the Henry Big Boy Steel is a semi-buckhorn style sight with a diamond insert to make lining up the sights fast and easy.

The front sight has some nice seriations on the face of the sight to keep glare down. The gold bead is really easy to acquire when shouldering the rifle and should be nice for those times that I need to take a snapshot.

The Henry Big Boy Steel uses a tube magazine that is loaded by turning the knurled knob at the end and removing the plunger tube enough to expose the loading port in the bottom of the magazine tube.

Range Time

As I mentioned earlier in the article, one of my favorite things to do when relaxing after a long range say is plinking with a lever gun. I often plop down at the 100-yard bench and take pot shots at a steel plate to clear my head before the drive home.

I found that the rifle is more than adequately accurate on a man size target at 100 yards and I don't feel like I would have a hard time connecting at distances more in line with those I would encounter in the thick Arkansas woods.

Recoil is light and pleasant even with hot .357 mag ammo loaded in the 10-shot tube. Shooting .38 special is even more pleasant than the .357 mag and has become a favorite of my wife when we are out at her folk's place.

Time In The Woods

Am I insane for relying on a .357 Mag in the woods? I don't think so. My friends over at The Truth About Guns wrote a wonderful post comparing a .357 Mag levergun to a .30-30 that makes a strong case for the higher capacity, lower recoil, and almost equally effective pistol round. I won't spoil the article for you, but rest assured that the .357 mag pack one hell of a punch out of a 20″ barrel.

The Henry Big Boy Steel weighs in at a pretty svelt 7 pounds making it rather easy to tote around the woods to either plink at whatever random crap I might come across while enjoying the outdoors or to kill small to medium game. I normally pair it with an Uncle Mike sling that has a large rubber shoulder pad to keep the sling in place that I have had for years. I have to admit, after carting this rifle around the woods for a while, I am not sure I would be happy with anything else.

Conclusion

This rifle is one that I will never get rid of. It is handy, utilitarian, fun to shoot, accurate, and good looking all for a street price that seems to hover in the same range as an alright AR. The MSRP for the Big Boy Steel is $893, but don't let that dissuade you, remember how I mentioned that the street price is more in line with a middle of the road AR?

I honestly feel this is a rifle that has an heirloom quality and you could proudly hand over to your kid when they are old enough to appreciate it. While I might be a bit rough on my Big Boy Steel, I have every bit of faith that it is going to outlast me by a long margin.

You can find more information about the Henry Big Boy Steel lineup on the Henry Repeating Arms website or the product page for the Big Boy Steel.

About Patrick R.

Patrick is a firearms enthusiast that values the quest for not only the best possible gear setup but also pragmatic ways to improve his shooting skills across a wide range of disciplines. He values truthful, honest information above all else and had committed to cutting through marketing fluff to deliver the truth. You can find the rest of his work on FirearmRack.com as well as on the YouTube channel Firearm Rack or Instagram at @thepatrickroberts.

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Palmetto State Armory has a limited number of PSAK-47 Liberty “MOEkov” Rifles in OD Green that have small flaws or blems for only $499.99 including shipping to your FFL.

PSAK-47 Liberty “MOEkov” Rifle, OD Green Blem only $499.99 Shipped

Another well reviewed gun from the guys at Palmetto State Armory:

PSAK-47 Liberty “MOEkov” Rifle Product Description:

Utilizing the innovative Magpul Zhukov stock with the classically executed MOE AKM Forearm and grip, the “MOEkov” package transforms the standard poly AK into a compact and ergonomic classic.

The PSAK-47 is a quality American standard AK built in America, with all new manufactured parts and a premium standard of fit, finish and workmanship. From the nitride finished, 4150 steel, barrel precision mated to a Billet barrel block, to the 1mm stamped steel receiver, the PSAK-47 was designed from the ground up to be a new standard in AK rifles.

Thoroughly tested in development, we tortured tested to 10,000 rounds to ensure a quality product. Not to be satisfied with just a good AK, we kept improving and now are proud to announce our PSAK47 GB2 rifle with a billet steel barrel block (front trunnion) and bolt.

The 4150 barrel is nitride treated for accuracy and durability, is matched to a billet bolt, and is pressed into a new Billet steel machined barrel block to ensure the longevity AKs are known for. The hardened steel 1mm receiver features a mil-spec style single hook trigger, and side rail mount. The front trunnion is engraved with a star to designate the GB2 (Billet Block) model. The handguard is the MOE AKM, which complements the MOE Grip and Zhukov folding stock. The rifle comes complete with a 30 round Magpul magazine (where allowed by law).

This item is available online only.

**These rifles will have cosmetic blemishes that do not affect function. This may include, but is not limited to, machining marks under the finish, scratches, or variation in the finish color.

PSAK-47 Liberty “MOEkov” Rifle Cart Check 09/19/2018:

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Greeley, PA (Ammoland.com) – Kahr Firearms Group, a leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the NRA National Police Shooting Championships on September 24-26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Championships are open to public and private law enforcement members and select law enforcement members of the U.S. military, no invitation required. Everyone is welcome to come to the National Police Shooting Championships, whether attending for a day and shooting just one Championship match or shooting all Championship matches and attending the entire event. Attendees will compete against shooters in their own skill Classification level, or may shoot as an Unclassified Shooter if they have never fired in a NRA Police Pistol Combat Tournament or hold no PPC Classification.

The Championships program will consist of multiple competition matches including shotgun relays, semi-automatic pistol matches, duty rifle matches, revolver matches and off-duty sidearm matches. There are events for individuals and teams. In addition, Invitational Add-On Matches are offered to shooters as well. Practice Day and Zeroing Relays will take place on Sunday, Sept 23. There will also be sponsored training opportunities on Saturday, Sept 22.

As part of the National Police Shooting Championships program, the NRA will once again host the New Mexico Challenge for officers who work for New Mexico law enforcement agencies and have never fired in a PPC Match before, as well as for alumni shooters of the New Mexico Challenge from years past. This event exposes new shooters to the NRA Police Pistol Combat Program and gives them a chance to run through the Stock Service Match in a relaxed atmosphere and get shooting tips from experienced shooters. The Challenge will take place on Saturday, September 22, and it is a free event.

To learn more and view the schedule of events, visit the event page here.

For more information about Kahr Firearms Group products, visit www.kahr.com, www.magnumresearch.com, www.auto-ordnance.com or www.customdeserteagle.com. For press inquires contact Monica Arnold at pr@blueaugust.com.

Join the discussion on Facebook:  Facebook.com/KahrArms, Facebook.com/MagnumResearchInc
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About Kahr Firearms Group:

Kahr Firearms Group, formed in 2012, includes Kahr Arms, Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research.  KFG Headquarters reside in Greeley, Pennsylvania. Kahr Arms produces small concealable handguns in .380, 9mm, .40 and .45ACP. Auto-Ordnance is the maker of the famous “Tommy Gun”, M1 Carbine and WW2 GI Model 1911. Magnum Research Inc., designer and producer of the world renowned Desert Eagle Pistol, Baby Eagle, MLR .22LR and .22Mag Rifles and BFR Revolvers. All three companies are proudly located in the USA. 

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Terril gets to shooting the Henry Casehardened Big Boy 357 Magnum Rifle.

USA –  -(AmmoLand.com)- I grew up in a deer hunting environment in the American South. The animals are cunning, and the distances close.

The lever action rifle is resonably fast to shoot, accurate, and handy to suit hunting in thick brush as such it was a popular choice where I came from, and chances are they are still kicking around where you are too.

Go into any gun store, and you will find a lever gun solution to any problem. When I first started my unfortunate habit of casing gun stores, I had a habit of going to the lever guns first. Marlins and Winchesters were by far the most common but Henry Arms was making some serious inroads. Their Big Boy pistol caliber rifles in 357 Magnum and 44 Magnum were especially predominant at my favorite hunting spot.

Eventually, my interest turned elsewhere but, as too often, I found myself circling back and wanting one. A recent peek in the Henry Arms catalog showed many different models to choose one. Frankly, there were too many choices, but I ended up with the Henry Casehardened chambered in the very familiar 357 Magnum cartridge.

Overall Features and First Impressions

The Henry Casehardened Big Boy 357 Magnum Rifle shares most of the same features as most of the “Big Boy” rifle series. The rifle wears a heavy twenty-inch octagonal barrel with standard sights—a beaded post front and an adjustable buckhorn rear. Underneath the barrel is the magazine tube. Like all Henry rifles, there is no loading gate on the side of the receiver, but the rounds are dropped in at the front of the tube.

Smartly, there are sling swivels—one anchored in the buttstock and the other integral to a casehardened steel nose cap forward of the fore end. Though this ten-shot rifle is geared toward close shooting, the receiver is tapped and drilled for a scope mount which may be desirable for some shooters.

The very first thing I noticed about the Casehardened Henry Rifle was the beautiful color casehardened finish on the receiver and its corresponding nose cap. This random, dappled pattern of browns, blacks, and reds was the primary reason or selecting this model. I can appreciate a good case hardening job, having done plenty of metal parts myself. In an era of blued and stainless steel, it is refreshing, and, in some ways, a lost art. Steel is heated to high temperatures before it is introduced to a source of carbon and said carbon is cooked onto the metal. What you end up with is not only a beautiful finish but also a steel that is very hard on the surface while still being soft internally to resist stress. Casehardening is also a surprisingly good way of warding off the rust.

But my admiration also turned to a bit of frustration. The casehardening was left in the raw. There is a certain simplistic charm to this, but I figured after so much effort that Henry would give it a polish.

Despite this little qualm, fit and finish was excellent with no inlaying gaps, and the checkering was well-placed and well executed. As one would expect from a Henry, the action worked smoothly with a flick of the wrist. No grit, no slop. Nitpicking aside, I was excited. The pistol caliber lever action has always been espoused as handy and easy to shoot. I am no stranger to the 357 Magnum and 38 Special cartridges that this Henry eats, so I had plenty of ammo on hand to test. I was sure it would be a fun time. These blued steel components are matted smartly to a color casehardened steel frame and a corresponding American walnut buttstock and fore end. The buttstock has a traditional straight comb and grip that rides along the gun’s lever action terminating to a hefty rubber buttpad.

I took the Henry Casehardened for several range trips with my usual amount of ammunition—300 rounds of both 357 Magnum and 38 Special ammunition. A pistol caliber lever gun seemed like a recipe for fun without a bruise on the shoulder, so I threw testing into the wind for a moment and proceeded to shoot at a steel plate at fifty yards.

Loading the Henry Casehardened Big Boy is just like any other Henry. Twisting the knurled locking bolt at the end of the magazine tube frees the brass spring housing and moving the housing upward will expose the loading port. Drop your rounds in one at a time until the magazine is full before pushing the housing back down and twisting the locking bolt back into its mortise.

After loading ten magnum rounds, I stepped out into the open, flicked my wrist to chamber a round, and let fly, albeit in a safe manner. Offhand, I was able to hit that eight-inch plate with every shot. Unfortunately, those ten rounds didn’t last long, and I retreated to the bench to start some official accuracy testing.

My loadout for the Henry consisted mostly of 158-grain projectiles, a thoroughly average weight for 357 Magnum and its lighter powered 38 Special parents. 38 Special loadings included LAX full metal jacket reloads, the old school Federal American Eagle round nosed lead load, and the pedestrian but proven Winchester White Box 125 grain +P jacketed hollow point. The 357 Magnums tested include Hornady’s American Gunner, LAX Magnum reloads, and PPU 158 grain hollow points.

Knowing I could get on paper at fifty yards, I loaded up some LAX magnum rounds and benched the rifle. The first group was six inches lower than my aiming point, and I had to adjust the ladder on the rear sight up two steps to hit dead-on at that distance. With all ammunition, all rested groups came in at two inches or less with the cheap PPU fodder taking the cake with a firm one-inch bullseye group.

Next came the one-hundred-yard test, which proved to be far more exciting and challenging. As I lined up my sights on the twelve-inch bullseye, I was quick to realize that front post was covering up most of that target. I was expecting this.

Most Henry rifles come equipped with that semi-buckhorn rear sight and that post front, and I have always found, whether I am shooting a Henry Golden Boy in 22 LR or their massive hitting 45-70, I found myself maxed out at about seventy-five yards. That front sight is likely thicker than it needs to be, and it tends to cover up small targets, though this may present far less of a problem if you are hunting large game instead of an artificially created target. I held just under the bullseye to keep a consistent aiming point and took care to shoot my five shot groups. The results were a clear case of why a scope isn’t such a bad idea. It didn’t help that my eyesight is starting to fail, and the front sight blurred with the target from time to time. Still, I expected far worse than the six-inch groups I was getting using the PPU Magnums still flying true into the center of the target while the slower moving 38 Special rounds were dropping six inches low at that distance. I concluded that the Henry Big Boy with these stock sights would be more than adequate in brush country, but a scope would help for longer shots.

Handling, Reliability, and Power

The Henry Casehardened Big Boy proved to be more accurate than I originally anticipated given the sights and the lack of high-grade ammunition. Regarding handling the Casehardened is far from the lightest rifle at just under eight pounds.  This is thanks in no small part to the heavy octagonal barrel, which is attractive and gives the rifle an excellent muzzle-heavy feel for steady off-hand shooting.

Though I would much rather deal with a loading gate, I didn't have any issues loading the magazine tube nor did I have any cycling issues. The action was quite smooth, and the lever seemed to break open after the rifle recoiled in my hands allowing me to cycle the rifle that much faster. The trigger has no take-up, but my finger was greeted with a six-pound wall before a clean, surprising break. This defiantly helped with accuracy.

Regarding reliability, lever actions can be finicky about flat-point bullets feeding, those LAX flat nosed reloads worked like a charm and felt recoil from all these loads was minuscule. There was hardly any muzzle rise whether you are shooting 38 Special or 357 Magnum rounds, but the 38 Special rounds were much quieter, and at some points, I questioned whether the gun had fired? This equates to a rifle that is fast to fire and entirely unintimidating for shooters both new and old, strong or delicate.

But this UN-intimidating quality is no good if you can’t do anything with the rifle. Shooting a 22 LR at small game is one thing, but when you upgrade to centerfire calibers, you should expect centerfire capabilities. For self-defense, both the 357 Magnum and 38 Special cartridges are storied and respected chamberings but putting these rounds into a rifle changes the game a bit.

You will get much more power out of a twenty-inch barrel versus a two to four-inch barreled revolver, and it was born out after a brief session over my Caldwell chronograph when I paired the Henry with a four-inch Smith & Wesson Model 27 revolver. Out of the revolver, I fired my Hornady American Gunner 357 Magnum hollow-points over the chronograph. A five-shot string resulted in an average velocity of 1,318 feet per second—a bit anemic by Magnum standards. The same ammunition shot from the Henry gave us an average speed of 1,958 feet per second. That is significant by any standard.

Henry Casehardened Big Boy 357 Magnum Rifle: Final Thoughts

The Henry Casehardened Big Boy 357 Magnum Rifle is an attractive addition to Henry’s dizzying lineup. Though the lack of polish and a loading gate will confound traditionalists—and me—the Casehardened did what I expected any Henry to do—to put rounds on target and look good doing it. Regarding function I usually find fault somewhere with Henry rifles in certain situations with specific loads, but not this time. All ammunition fed and fired flawlessly and the controls are smooth to work. Despite the sight limitations, I found myself shooting this 357 Magnum better than some of Henry's 22 rimfires and indeed the accuracy is ample for taking up to deer sized game within one hundred yards. The additional power squeezed out of a rifle barrel is coupled with the general lack of “kickback,” something a new shooter moving up from .22 rimfires can appreciate.  In the end, I came away placing more faith in pistol caliber lever guns than I did before. These were always very popular but, at least for a time, not looked upon by some hunters as a serious game getter compared to rifle rounds like the 30-30 or 45-70. Admittedly, I went along with that stigma and stuck with 30-30s but coming away from this new experience I found the 357 Magnum to be up to the task without the need for specialized ammo or coming away with a sore shoulder or other bad habits.

Whether you are a fan of the magnum rounds, a new shooter, or an experienced brush hunter, the Henry Big Boy Rifle is a great choice, and the Henry Casehardened Big Boy  is perhaps the nicest of the bunch.

About Terril Hebert:

Terril Hebert is a firearm writer native to south Louisiana. Under his motto-Guns, Never Politics-he tackles firearm and reloading topics both in print and on his Mark3smle YouTube channel, where he got his start. Terril has a soft spot for ballistics testing, pocket pistols, and French rifles. When he is not burning ammo, he is indulging his unhealthy wildlife photography obsession or working on his latest novel. Scourge of God, published in 2017. See more from Terril on youtube under Mark3smle

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Palmetto Armory has another insane money-saving deal on a complete PSA 10.5″ 5.56 Nato Classic Shockwave Pistol Kit with Vortex SPARC optic and MBUS Rear Sight and ten (10) PMAGS, AND free shipping all for $449.99. 

This deal really saves you some money. The Vortex SPARC retails for $180.00 alone on Amazon. Back up rear sights average $40.00 by themselves. So you do the math, add in ten magpul Pmags and this is a crazy cheap deal on quality parts.

PSA Shockwave Pistol Kit w/ Vortex Sparc & 10 PMAGS $449.99 FREE S&H

Video Close Up Look:

Product Details:

Barrel: Phosphate finished chrome-moly barrel. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1:7 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a carbine-length gas system. The barrel is finished off with a classic gray carbine-length handguard, F-Marked gas sight base, and A2 flash hider. 

Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is made to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized black for durability. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer. 

Lower Build Kit:  PSA Gray Classic Shockwave Pistol lower build kit with KAK Industries Shockwave Blade, KAK industries Shockwave Buffer Tube, standard latch plate, and classic fire control group.

• Barrel Length: 10.5″
• Gas System: Carbine Length
• Barrel Finish: Phosphate
• Barrel Extension: M4
• Chamber: 5.56 NATO
• Twist Rate:1 in 7″
• Handguard: PSA Standard Handguard, Gray
• Gas Block Type: F-Marked Front Sight Post
• Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
• Bolt Carrier Group: Carpenter 158 Nitride
• Bolt Carrier Profile: Full-Auto
• Charging Handle: AR-15/M16
• Build Kit: Classic Shockwave Pistol Lower Build Kit, Gray
• Optics:Vortex SPARC AR 1x Red Dot Sight and Magpul MBUS Rear Sight
• Magazine: 10 Magpul PMAG 30 5.56x45mm Magazines

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WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –-(Ammoland.com)- Savage is pleased to take micro rimfire rifle performance to new heights with the new Rascal FV-SR (Suppressor Ready), Rascal Target and Rascal Target XP. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

The Rascal FV-SR enhances accuracy with a heavy barrel featuring a threaded (1/2-28) muzzle. Like the original Rascal, the single-shot rifle cocks by lifting the bolt and unloads easily—without pulling the trigger. The design also builds superior shooting skills thanks to full-size rifle features, including a peep sight, tough synthetic stock and Savage’s user-adjustable Accu-Trigger system. The two new suppressor-ready Rascal models are available in pink or black.

The new Rascal Target is built for accuracy and adaptability, thanks to a precision hardwood stock, heavy 16 1/8-inch barrel, one-piece Picatinny rail and threaded (1/2-28) muzzle. Like the Rascal FV-SR, the Rascal Target offers full-size rifle features, including Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger system and suppressor-ready barrels. Collectively, the platform offers far better safety, functionality and accuracy than competing designs.

The Rascal Target XP offers all the Rascal Target amenities in a ready-to-shoot package that comes with a mounted and boresighted 4x32mm scope, as well as a bipod sling swivel stud mount. A left-hand model of this configuration is also available.

Rascal Target, Target XP Features & Benefits

• Precision hardwood stock
• 16 1/8-inch heavy barrel with threaded muzzle (Suppressor Ready)
• One-piece Picatinny rail
• Reliable, single-shot action
• Manual safety
• Unload without pulling the trigger
• Adjustable AccuTrigger
• Feed ramp
• Includes ear plugs and firearms lock
• 11-degree target crown
• 4x32mm scope (Rascal Target XP)
• Bipod sling swivel stud mount (Rascal Target XP)

Part No. / Description / MSRP

• 13834 / Rascal FV-SR Black, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $219
• 13835 / Rascal FV-SR Pink, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $219
• 13823 / Rascal Target, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $314
• 13824 / Rascal Target XP, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $399
• 13836 / Rascal Target XP LH, 22 S, L, LR, 16.125-inch barrel / $399

About Savage Arms:

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts for more than 100 years, Savage Arms is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and self-defense centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy and value. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovations, craftsmanship, quality and service.

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Everyday we want to find a great deal for our readers here, that is why we scour the web for daily deals like this one! Stag Arms is currently offering their Stag 15 SEV1 M-LOK AR-15 rifle for only $519.99, plus free shipping if you apply the ground shipping option.

Stag 15 SEV1 M-LOK Rifle

Stag 15 SEV1 M-LOK Rifles feature Stag's high quality and long-lasting durability standards, outfitted with a limited edition lightweight, free float 15″ M-LOK slant cut handguard.

This Limited Edition Stag 15 Rifle features a 5.56x45mm NATO chamber 16″ 1/7 chrome lined barrel, mil-spec stock, A2 birdcage flash hider and a mil-spec manganese phosphate coated M16 BCG.

Every complete rifle from Stag Arms comes with a Transferable Lifetime Warranty, an Infinite Shot Barrel Guarantee, a magazine and a rifle case.

Federal law requires this product to be transferred through a licensed FFL dealer. Stag Arms requires a copy of the dealer's FFL for verification. It's the customer's responsibility to notify the dealer of the order.

Stag 15 SEV1 M-LOK Rifle Specs:

• Weight: 6.2 lbs
• Length: 32.25″ collapsed, 35.5″ extended
• Action: Semi-Auto Direct Impingement
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO | .223
• Twist Rate: 1/7 Button Rifled
• Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
• Barrel: 16″, 4150 Steel, Chrome Lined, Government Profile, Manganese Phosphate Coated
• Handguard: 15″ M-LOK Free Float Handguard
• Receiver Material: Forged and Mil-Spec 7075 T6 Aluminum with Type 3 Hard Coat Anodizing
• Bolt Carrier: Mil-Spec Manganese Phosphate coated M16 BCG
• Gas System: Carbine Length with Low Profile Gas Block
• Charging Handle: Standard Mil-Spec
• Buttstock: Mil-Spec Stock
• Buffer: Standard Carbine Buffer and Spring
• Trigger: Mil-Spec Single Stage Trigger
• Grip: Mil-Spec Pistol Grip
• Magazine: 30rd
• Safety Selector: Right Hand
• SKU: STAG580048

Although there is not currently a video of the Stag 15 SEV1 M-LOK rifle on Youtube, here is a video of another Stag rifle! Same quality, different components, great price!

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Remington's 870 TAC-14 pump-action firearm is currently on sale at an unbeatable price of only $269.99!

Remington 870 TAC-14 12Gauge Pump Action

The Remington 870 Tac-14 12 gauge shotgun offers a home-defense weapon in a smaller size, featuring a 14″ barrel and reaching just over 2 feet long in overall length. The Tac-14 delivers devastating, threat-stopping power to protect your home and family. Built with the notable reliability of the Remington 870, a Raptor pistol grip, and a Magpul M-Lok forend, this shotgun provides powerful personal protection.

Remington 870 TAC-14 12 Gauge Pump Action Specs:

• Model: 870
• Series: Tac-14
• Caliber: 12 Gauge
• Capacity: 4+1
• Overall Length: 26.3″
• Barrel Length: 14″
• Barrel Type: Cylinder Bore Barrel
• Receiver Finish: Black Oxide
• Sights: Bead Sight

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U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- Earlier we brought you coverage of the new Regulus line of pistols from Lionheart Industries.  If you missed them you can read about what makes the Regulus different in this article.  Complete reviews of the Alpha and Beta models are also available here on AmmoLand.

We were fortunate to be one of the very first with the new Regulus guns in both Alpha and Beta frames, long and short slides.  As part of the usual GBGuns treatment, the Reguli were put through the, “What's for Dinner?” test.  For those of you unfamiliar with this test it is meant to identify load compatibility but running a variety of different projectile weights, profile profiles, and case materials through the guns.  This test includes common loads such as 115gr and 124gr ball in the 9mm variant, but also some less-common or fringe loads.

Loads range by 100gr in projectile weight and include hollow points, flat points, and full-metal jacketed rounds.  Because aluminum tends to swell more than brass and steel less we also include cases of aluminum, brass, nickel-plated brass, and steel.  These inclusions in a sort look at tolerances in the chamber and extraction.

“What's For Dinner?” isn't a pass or fail test as not all firearms work with all loads.  It's more of a public service to help identify which loads are and aren't appropriate for a particular gun.  For some shooters the load takes priority over the platform.  Others might be in love with a platform and need to know which loads run or don't run.  The Regulus as it first arrived to us was a very gentle shooter but had some hiccups with a few loads.  The folks at Lionheart Industries thought they could do better and sent us replacement recoil springs.

It's not often a company makes the effort to adapt their gun to consumer needs, but Lionheart listened.  With the new recoil springs installed we hit the range again for another, “What's for Dinner?” test.  Maddy also joined in to provide the female perspective.  To catch her up on the Reguli she conducts the test.  This not only exposed Maddy to the guns characteristics with different loads, but also permits for the test to involve a different set of wrists and hands.

As a gun writer I'm fortunate enough to have exposure to a lot of different firearms than any local gun store could ever hope to stock.  I enjoy having the ability to bring you shooting impressions from spending a little trigger time with some of the less-common firearms.  Some are gems that simply had yet to be discovered by the mainstream, and others are unpopular for reasons deserving or not.  If you've been curious about a particular make and model let us know in the comments below and we'll see about getting one in for review.  The same goes for any favorite loads.  Which ammunition have you been wanting to see in action?

About Graham Baates

“Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor and now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side. Visit Graham on Youtube

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the new AR-556 Multi-Purpose Rifle (“MPR”) chambered in .450 Bushmaster. This new offering is ideal for hunting Midwestern whitetail deer and big pigs and target shooting at heavy steel.

The MPR platform offers superior accuracy, versatility and shootability by incorporating a Ruger muzzle brake, Elite 452 two-stage trigger, free-float handguard with Magpul M-LOK accessory attachment slots and Magpul furniture. This new rifle combines innovative engineering, modern materials and precision CNC-machining to make a superior rugged, reliable, semi-auto rifle chambered for the .450 Bushmaster cartridge.

Accuracy and velocity are maximized with a nitrided, 18-5/8” cold hammer-forged barrel and the 11/16”-24 radial port muzzle brake to soften recoil. A carbine-length gas system with 0.875” gas block ensures reliable function and fits under the 15” free-float handguard. The Magpul M-LOK accessory attachment slots around the handguard make attaching a sling and bipod easy. The handguard’s smooth profile situates easily on shooting sticks or a backpack for a steady shot.

Engineered with a high-strength superalloy bolt and tapered lug geometry, the .450 Bushmaster MPR is built to withstand the strength of a cartridge that delivers twice the energy of 5.56 NATO. The upper receiver features a large window for easy ejection and is covered by a standard dust cover. Mil-Spec forgings are CNC-machined, anodized and finished with Ruger’s Elite 452 two-stage trigger, Magpul MOE grip and MOE SL® stock.

Also includes a 5-round metal box magazine.

For more information on the AR-556 MPR or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the AR-556 MPR and other 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.

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Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce that the City of Manchester, New Hampshire has completed the transition to the SIG SAUER P320 pistol as their official duty firearm. The Manchester Police Department is the largest city in the State of New Hampshire with a complement of more than 225 sworn officers protecting over 110,000 citizens.

“When it comes to our official duty firearm safety, reliability, and accuracy is paramount – the SIG SAUER P320 delivers on all fronts. Our officers also appreciate the modularity of the pistol, and having the ability to choose the grip size that is the most comfortable for them,” said Chief Carlo Capano, City of Manchester Police Department. “The Manchester Police Department’s transition to the P320 has been absolutely seamless from start to finish, and we are very proud to carry a sidearm that was made right here in New Hampshire.”

The P320 is a modular, striker-fired pistol available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adaptable to multiple caliber, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, and .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.

“We are honored that the Manchester Police Department has chosen the P320 as their official duty firearm for its full complement of officers,” said Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “It’s especially humbling, and rewarding, to know that the men and women of the Manchester Police Department whom protect and serve the largest city in the State of New Hampshire, where our operations are based, have entrusted SIG SAUER to carry out their mission.”

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the LCP by releasing a Limited Edition pistol to mark the occasion. Owed to its size, weight and reliability, Ruger’s Lightweight Compact Pistol has become the preferred backup gun for law enforcement and an everyday carry companion for countless law-abiding Americans.

10 years after its introduction, the LCP is still the perfect choice for personal protection. This Limited Edition anniversary pistol features a stainless steel slide with custom forward serrations, an aluminum skeletonized trigger and special “Tenth Anniversary” laser engraving.

Not much larger than a modern smartphone and less than 1” wide, the LCP provides many concealed carry options while offering 6+1 of capacity in the popular .380 Auto caliber. The high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame is checkered for a secure grip, while the included finger grip extension floorplate may be added to the magazine to accommodate larger hand sizes and provide increased grip area. Fixed sights integral to the slide and a recessed hammer provide confidence when drawing the LCP from a pocket holster.

For more information on the LCP or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the LCP and other 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.

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WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –-(Ammoland.com)- Savage’s MSR 10 Long Range is now available in the 6mm Creedmoor chambering. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

Built on the 6.5 Creedmoor case and “necked-down” to hold a .243 diameter bullet, this round shoots fast and flat. The case design allows room for long, heavy bullets while still functioning in short action rifles. The new 6mm Creedmoor is popular with long-range precision match shooters as the round doesn’t beat up its shooter with recoil.

Savage’s semi-automatic MSR 10 Long Range takes the popular AR-10 platform to new heights, offering greater performance, expanded caliber choices and a modern design, plus a full suite of custom upgrades packaged as standard features.

Initially chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Win., the MSR 10 Long Range is built on a compact frame with a non-reciprocating side-charging handle. Its two-stage target trigger with nickel boron treatment and Magpul PRS adjustable buttstock optimize the inherent accuracy of the upgraded Savage barrel, which features 5R rifling and a Melonite QPQ finish.

Features & Benefits

• Compact AR-10 design, 10-round Magazine
• Non-reciprocating side charging handle
• Fluted heavy barrel with Melonite QPQ finish, 22.5-inches
• 6mm Creedmoor; 9.5 pounds; 1:7.5-inch right-hand twist rate
• Custom forged upper/lower for unique look and compact size
• Free-float M-LOK rail
• Magpul PRS Gen3 buttstock
• BLACKHAWK! KNOXX AR Pistol Grip
• Two-stage target trigger with nickel boron treatment; 2.5 to 4-pounds

Part No. / Description / MSRP

22930 / MSR-10 Long Range, 6mm Creedmoor / $2,284

About Savage Arms:

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts for more than 100 years, Savage Arms is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and self-defense centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy and value. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovations, craftsmanship, quality and service.

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Right now Brownells has an offer on a complete Colt AR-15 M4 Lower Receiver for only $299.99. Brownells also has a special deal on semi-complete Colt Combat Unit Upper Receivers for only $519.99! (*Note the Upper Receivers are sold without BCG and Charging handle) Together these two deals will save you nearly $400!

COLT AR-15 LE6960-CCU UPPER RECEIVER 5.56 M-LOK

Brownells and Colt have teamed up to offer the LE6960-CCU Upper Receiver which is the same as found on the Colt LE6960-CCU, or Colt Combat Unit Carbine AR-15.

Designed with direct input from veteran trainers Mike Pannone, Daryl Holland, and Ken Hackathorn, the LE6960-CCU Upper Receiver is a modern design featuring a 13” Centurion Arms slim profile, M-LOK, free float handguard, around a 16.1” lightweight profile, mid-length gas system barrel. This barrel has chrome lined bore with a 1-7 twist rate, and a manganese phosphate finish.

• Centurion Arms 13” M-LOK Handguard
• Mid-Length gas system
• 16.1” chrome lined barrel
• Lightweight Profile Barrel
• The LE6960-CCU Upper Receiver is perfect for completing an AR-15 build with Colt quality.
• Does not include bolt carrier group or charging handle.

COLT AR-15 M4 COMPLETE LOWER RECEIVER 5.56MM

The Colt AR-15 M4 Complete Lower Receiver is made entirely from 7075-T6 aluminum and features a black hardcoat-anodized finish for added durability.

• Marked for 5.56 NATO
• single-stage semi-automatic trigger group
• Equipped with M4-style buttstock and pistol grip

The Colt AR-15 M4 Complete Lower Receiver is built using the same parts and the same attention to detail as the company's popular line of LE6920 AR-15 rifles.

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