Shooter's Bible and Gun Trader's Guide Box Set

    Box Set Contents

Shooter's Bible 108th Edition

Gun Trader's Guide 38th Edition

Copyright © 2016 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10018.

Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or info@skyhorsepublishing.com.

Skyhorse® and Skyhorse Publishing® are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation.

Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com.

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Cover design by Brian Peterson

Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-1091-7

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-1093-1

ISSN: 0080 9365

Printed in Canada

Note: Every effort has been made to record specifications and descriptions of guns, ammunition, and accessories accurately, but the Publisher can take no responsibility for errors or omissions. The prices shown for guns, ammunition, and accessories are manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (unless otherwise noted) and are furnished for information only. These were in effect at press time and are subject to change without notice.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

GUNS, OPTICS, AND AMMO 2017

NEW PRODUCTS

RIFLES

AIR RIFLES

SHOTGUNS

HANDGUNS

BLACK POWDER

OPTICS

RANGEFINDERS

AMMUNITION

MZ BULLETS

BULLETS

CURRENT PRODUCTS

RIFLES

AIR RIFLES

SHOTGUNS

HANDGUNS

BLACK POWDER

OPTICS

AMMUNITION

REFERENCE

BALLISTICS

DIRECTORY OF MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS

GUNFINDER INDEX

INTRODUCTION

It’s hard to believe, but another year has passed, and here we are, working hard on putting together the 108th edition of the Shooter’s Bible. The Shooter’s Bible, which many of you buy every year, has been published continuously since 1925—sometimes annually, sometimes bi-annually. It is the go-to reference for thousands and thousands of shooters and firearms collectors.

Assembling a new edition is incredibly complicated and labor intensive. Our staff has to check every stat for every firearm, optic, ammo, and piece of reloading equipment. If the specs for something have changed, we need to make the correction. Prices change all the time—we have to be on top of those as well. And if a gun, or a certain model of gun, goes out of production, we have to take it out of the Shooter’s Bible and put it into its sister reference, the Gun Trader’s Guide.

The New Product section takes on a life of its own. First we take the previous year’s New Product section and integrate everything in there into the black and white in-production section. Then our research team starts contacting manufacturers, looking for new products to put in the new New Product section, which is in color. Bob Sadowski, who annually writes the feature highlighting new products, gets involved with this section, as do I. One reason I attend the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) every year in Las Vegas is to see who is making what, what’s hot, and what’s not.

Shooter's Bible researcher Lindsey Breuer shooting sporting clays with her Benelli Ultra Light 28-gauge.

Shannon Jackson displays Meopta’s new riflescope at the SHOT Show earlier this year. Designed for sniper rifles, the Meopta ZD 6–24x56 RD is a precision long-range riflescope that allows shooters to achieve deadly accurate shot placement at extreme distances.

When it all comes together, we double-check everything one last time, then off to the typesetter the monster manuscript and photos go. When everything comes back as page proofs ten days later, our proofreaders get to work, reading every word on every page, comparing back to the original manuscript, making sure no errors have been introduced. After a few rounds of page proofs, the book then goes off to press—and then we have to wait a number of months, like expectant parents, for our baby to arrive.

The Winchester booth at the SHOT Show featured Buffalo Bill Cody’s very own Model 1873.

Here, Editorial Director Jay Cassell holds one of Remington’s special editions.

Due to the extreme popularity of two of our Shooter's Bible Guidebooks—the Shooter's Bible Guide to AR-15s, by Doug Howlett, and the Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives, by Roger Eckstine—we have gone back to the authors and asked them to totally revise and update those two books. Both will be out later this year. Both will, in effect, be completely new books, with new features, new product sections, and color photos throughout them both. Please keep an eye out for them.

New Franchi firearms on display.

The Remington booth featured some of the new commemorative edition firearms.

In other news, there are two huge anniversaries being celebrated this year: Winchester is celebrating its 150th anniversary and Remington Arms its 200th. Founded in 1866 by Oliver Winchester, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company produced ammunition and such iconic firearms as the lever-action 1866, the Model 1873 (the Gun That Won the West), and the Model 1892 lever action, the classic saddle rifle that became the favorite of all western-film makers. To commemorate its anniversary, Winchester has come out with commemorative Model 1866s, 1873s, 1885s, 1886s, 1892s, 1894s, 1895s, and 71s, all classics with their own special heritage.

Also celebrating a major anniversary this year is Remington Arms. Founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, as E. Remington and Sons, Remington is America’s oldest gun company. It is the only US company that produces both firearms and ammunition domestically and is the largest US producer of shotguns and rifles. Remington has also developed or adopted more cartridges than any other gun maker or ammunition manufacturer in the world. To commemorate its bicentennial, Remington is coming out with special anniversary editions of some of its most popular guns—the Model R1, 700, 7600, 870, and 1100—all offered in C grade to the very highest level, which will be hand engraved and gold inlaid with hand-carved stocks featuring various patterns. I saw some of these at the SHOT Show—simply incredible tributes to some of America’s iconic firearms.

Jessica Kallam of Remington displays a limited-edition Model 700.

Les Baer Custom specializes in handguns and AR platforms.

This edition of the Shooter’s Bible is scheduled to hit the bookstores right before the November presidential elections. I don’t have a political crystal ball, so I’m not going to even guess who might win. Whichever party’s candidate does win, however, I think it’s safe to say our gun industry will continue to thrive. According to recent statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System is showing an 8 percent annual rise, which is an imprecise method of measuring gun sales. Why imprecise? Because one background check can be for multiple guns purchased at the same time, while others may result in no gun being transferred. Regardless, it does indicate that sales are trending upward. With 45 percent of all American households now holding firearms, and with the total owned nationally at more than 300 million, an eight percent rise per year is a sign of a healthy and robust industry.

The Shooter’s Bible has always covered all of the new guns, all of the guns still in production (models that aren’t new, but are still being sold), and all of the trends. We plan to do so for years to come.

Jay Cassell

Editorial Director

Skyhorse Publishing

GUNS, OPTICS, AND AMMO 2017

By Robert A. Sadowski

Firearms today are made for specific uses—competition, long range shooting, hunting, defense, plinking—I’m sure I could think of more—and manufacturers are building these guns for the specific needs of this new gun culture. One continued trend is ARs, like Daniel Defense’s new DD5V1 chambered in .308 Winchester. Another is the addition of more and more suppressor-ready guns with threaded muzzles. Glock decided to offer their G17 and G19 in MOS variants, so we see the continued emergence of optics on defensive and tactical pistols. Red-dot sights are not just for competition any more. Of course, it tickles my fancy to have the Browning Sweet Sixteen back—even though it is not like the original A5s. Optics, too, are better, lighter, more rugged, dependable, and consistent. More big news is that SIG Sauer has jumped into the optics space with a variety of lines in magnified and red-dot sights. Major firearms brands are also branching out into ammunition—Browning, Ruger, and SIG Sauer are just three—while traditional ammunition manufacturers are pushing the envelope, like Hornady with their new ELD heat-resistant tipped bullet. Here’s what’s new.

RIFLES

Bergara USA (bergarausa.com)

Known for high-quality barrels and custom-made rifles, the new Woodsman rifle (MSRP: $945–$975) features a 22- or 24-inch barrel and American walnut stock, and it weighs 7.1 pounds in short=action calibers and 7.4 pounds in long-action models. The new Premier Series LPR (MSRP: $2190) features a custom lightweight chassis and comes in .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor.

Browning (browning.com)

The X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon SPEED bolt-action (MSRP: $1199.99–$1269.99) features either a 22- or 23-inch barrel, a composite stock with A-TACS AU camo, and a Cerakote brunt bronze finish on metal. The updated BAR MK 3 (MSRP: $1239.99–$1339.99) has a new receiver and stock design. The new Long Range Hunter (MSRP: $1429.99–$1469.99) comes with a 26-inch barrel with muzzle brake and composite stock and is made for accuracy. It weighs from 7.2 to 7.5 pounds.

Colt’s Manufacturing Company (colt.com)

The new economical Colt Expanse M4 Carbine (MSRP: $699) comes optic ready and features an A2 style grip, M4 adjustable stock, and 16.1-inch barrel with 1:7 twist rate.

CZ-USA (cz-usa.com)

The 557 Sporter bolt-action line (MSRP: $792) is now offered in a short action in .243 Win. and .308 Win. The 557 Urban Counter Sniper is compact featuring a 16-inch barrel and carbon fiber stock and designed to engage targets out to 400 yards. The Model 805 Bren S1 Carbine (MSRP: $1999–$2099) is equipped with a 16.2-inch barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. with folding stock and is compatible with AR15 magazines. The Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine (MSRP: $999–$1049) is chambered in 9mm and based on the submachine gun, but this semi-automatic has a 16.2-inch barrel with faux suppressor and folding polymer stock. The 512 semi-automatic rimfire line has new .22 LR and .22 Mag. models.

BROWNING BAR MK 3

CZ-USA 557 URBAN COUNTER SNIPER

CZ-USA 805 BREN S1 CARBINE

CZ-USA SCORPION EVO 3 S1 CARBINE

Daniel Defense (danieldefense.com)

Shooters have been waiting for the DD5V1 (MSRP: $2899) AR rifle in .308 Win. It features a four-bolt connection system, enhanced bolt carrier group, ambidextrous controls, and a whole lot more.

FNH USA (fnamerica.com)

The FN 15 Competition (MSRP: $2249) is 3-Gun ready with features like an 18-inch match grade barrel, SureFire ProComp-556 muzzle break, Mega Arms 16-inch rail system with M-LOK, Magpul MOE furniture, and Timney Competition single stage trigger.

Legacy Sports International (legacysports.com)

The new Webley & Scott Empire bolt-action rifle (MSRP: $956–$1087) features luxuriant bluing and walnut stock. This rifle is built by Howa and is available in a scope combo package. Howa’s Mini-Action series (MSRP: $608) is now chambered in .222 Rem. The Howa Archangel rifle (MSRP: $915–$1130) is super lightweight and is available as a scope package with a Nikko Stirling Diamond Long Range 4–16x50mm scope.

Merkel (merkel-usa.com)

The HMR16 (MSRP: $699–$799) is newly designed with a 60-degree bolt throw, hammer-forged barrel, and either a wood or synthetic stock. It is available in 8 popular hunting calibers.

Mossberg (mossberg.com)

The new MMR Carbine series (MSRP: $910) is an AR ready for competition, plinking, or home defense. Three models feature Mossberg’s new 13-inch handguard with M-LOK and full length top rail, Magpul MOE+ grip, Magpul MOE polymer trigger guard, 6-position adjustable or optional fixed length stock, and 16.25-inch barrel. All use the classic direct impingement gas system. The MVP Scout rifle combo (MSRP: $962) is now available with a Vortex 2–7x32mm scope.

DANIEL DEFENSE DDV51

WINCHESTER 1866 YELLOW BOY COMMEMORATIVE

Remington (remington.com)

To celebrate Remington’s 200-year anniversary, limited-edition Model 700 (MSRP: $2399) and Model 7600 ($1999) rifles will be produced with engraving and American black walnut stocks.

Ruger (ruger.com)

The Precision Rifle (MSRP: $1399) is a game changer in long range, precision shooting with fully adjustable stock, customizable furniture, and real accuracy in 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win., and .308 Win. The SR-556 Takedown (MSRP: $2199) breaks down to three components that can be carried in the included knapsack. The American Rimfire rifle is now offered with a hardwood stock (MSRP: $459).

Savage Arms (savagearms.com)

The semi-automatic A22 Magnum (MSRP: $473) uses a delayed blowback action to handle the .22 WMR cartridge. It comes with a polymer stock and AccuTrigger. The A17 is similar to the A22 but chambered is in .17 HMR. Three models include a Target Sporter Laminate (MSRP: $571), Target Thumbhole (MSRP: $631), and an XP (MSRP: $578) with polymer stock and Bushnell 3.5–10x36mm scope.

Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com)

The new M&P15 SPORT II (MSRP: $739) features a 10-inch M&P slim handguard with M-LOK and Magpul MBUS sights and is available in matte black.

Weatherby (weatherby.com)

The AccuMark (MSRP: $2300–$2600), Ultra Lightweight (MSRP: $2300–$2400) and Weathermark (MSRP: $1700–$2000) in the Mark V line have been updated with a reshaped stock and new Weatherby LXX trigger. The Dangerous Game Rifle (MSRP: $3600–$4000) from Weatherby’s custom shop uses a rugged Vanguard action and laminated composite stock that guarantees 3-shot sub-MOA accuracy. The Vanguard Camilla (MSRP: $849) is specifically designed for women hunters.

Winchester Repeating Arms (winchesterguns.com)

Winchester is celebrating its 150-year anniversary with commemorative editions of the Model 1866 Yellow Boy (MSRP: $3329.99) with rich engraving, the Model 1873 (MSRP: $3329.99), and the Model 94 (MSRP: $2669.99). The Model 70 Commemorative (MSRP: $2079.99) is richly engraved with a deep luster blue. The new XPR Hunter rifle (MSRP: $599.99) features a camo polymer stock and matte blued finish and comes in many popular hunting calibers.

SHOTGUNS

Browning (browning.com)

The A5 Sweet Sixteen (MSRP: $1699.99) is back but this time the iconic 16-gauge uses the recoil-operated Kinematic Drive System. The Citori 725 Sporting and Field models now include 28-gauge and .410 variants (MSRP: $2539.99–$3199.99).

BROWNING A5 SWEET SIXTEEN

MOSSBERG 500 ATI SCORPION

CZ-USA (cz-usa.com)

The semiautomatic 712 (MSRP: $629) was designed as an entry level 3-Gun shotgun and features an extended bolt handle and oversized bolt release, a fluted magazine extension, and a 22-inch barrel. The new 712 Green G2 (MSRP: $499) has a green anodized receiver. The economical Drake (MSRP: $629) is an over-and-under available in 20 and 12 gauge. The All-American Trap Combo (MSRP: $3399) was built specifically for ATA shooters. It comes with two barrel sets, a single-shot with a dial-adjustable aluminum rib, and a standard set of barrels with stepped rib.

Iver Johnson (iverjohnsonarms.com)

The IJ600 (MSRP: $540) has scaled down frame and is chambered in .410 with 28-inch vent rib barrels. It is also available in a 12-gauge or 20-gauge version. All are made in Turkey.

Legacy Sports International (legacysports.com)

The new Pointer Break Action single-shot (MSRP: $188) is available in .410, 20, and 12 gauge and features a black synthetic stock, manual hammer, and transfer bar safety.

Mossberg (mossberg.com)

The 500 ATI Scorpion (MSRP: $588) has the heart of the Mossberg Model 500 pump shotgun and is out fitted in ATI Scorpion furniture for better ergonomics and functionality. The new 12-gauge 930 Pro Series Sporting (MSRP: $1029) shotgun was designed for competitive clay shooting with input from professional shooting instructor Gil Ash. Mossberg has made 7-shot versions of their legendary 590A1 (MSRP: $587–$734 depending on finish) and 590 Tactical (MSRP: $441) pump shotguns.

Tristar Arms (tristararms.com)

Trap shooters take notice. The TT-15 (MSRP: $1190-$1795 depending on barrels) is available in top-single, unsingle, and over-and-under variants with adjustable cheek piece, ribs, and ejectors.

Weatherby (weatherby.com)

The Element Synthetic (MSRP: $749) is available in either 12 or 20 gauge with 26- or 28-inch barrels and synthetic stock.

Winchester Repeating Arms (winchesterguns.com)

For sporting clays, the SX3 Ultimate Sporting Adjustable (MSRP: $1869.99) features an adjustable stock and matte nickel finish and comes in 12 gauge with either a 28-, 30-, or 32-inch ported barrel. For deer hunters the SXP Extreme Deer Hunter (MSRP: $619.99) pump 12 gauge features a 22-inch fully rifled barrel with fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear.

MOSSBERG 930 PRO SERIES SPORTING

MOSSBERG 590A1

WINCHESTER SX3 ULTIMATE SPORTING ADJUSTABLE

HANDGUNS

Beretta (beretta.com)

Ernest Langdon partnered with Beretta to produce the new Px4 Compact Carry (MSRP: $800) which is similar to the PX4, except that it has a low profile, ambidextrous-type G decock levers, a thinner slide, an ambidextrous slide stop, high-visibility night sights, and Talon Grips.

BERETTA PX4 COMPACT CARRY

CMMG, Inc. (cmmginc.com)

The MK47 AKS8 Pistol (MSRP: $1549.95) is a shortened version of CMMG’s Mk47 Mutant with CMMG’s KRINK muzzle device.

Colt’s Manufacturing Company (colt.com)

The Lightweight Commander (MSRP: $949) weighs 29.4 ounces empty due to the black anodized aluminum receiver. It is chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP. The new Competition Pistol (MSRP: $899) features a 5-inch barrel, fiber-optic front sight, Novak rear sight, and G10 grips and is available in either 9mm or .45 ACP.

COLT LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER

COLT COMPETITION PISTOL

CZ USA (cz-usa.com)

The P-07 (MSRP: $537) and P-09 (MSRP: $629) now come suppressor ready and with an urban grey frame finish. The CZ Tactical Sport Orange (MRSP: $1784) is a competition-ready pistol with a revised grip shape, adjustable sights, SAO trigger, and bright orange grips.

CZ-USA TACTICAL SPORT ORANGE

Dan Wesson (cz-usa.com)

The tricked out Discretion (MSRP: $2142) features a threaded match-grade barrel, ported slide, competition hammer, railed receiver, magwell, flat trigger, and tall night sights. The 10mm Bruin (MSRP: $2064–$2194) is a hunt-ready semiautomatic 1911 with a 6.3-inch barrel. Remember the old Dan Wesson Pistol Packs? The new 715 Pistol Pack (MSRP: $1688) is a revolver with 4-, 5-, and 6-inch swappable barrels.

DAN WESSON DISCRETION

Glock (glock.com)

The G17 Gen4 (MSRP: $726) and G19 Gen4 (MSRP: $726) are now available in MOS configuration for mounting a red-dot reflex sight.

GLOCK G17 GEN4 MOS

Kimber America (kimberamerica.com)

A revolver from Kimber? Yes, the K6S (MSRP: $899) is a full, stainless, 6-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and is designed for conceal carry. The Micro 9 series (MSRP: $654–$849) gives Kimber’s Micro pistols more firepower in 9mm. A stainless, two-tone, or two-tone with Crimson Trace Lasergrips are initially being offered. The Pro TLE II TFS (MSRP: $1079) has a threaded 4.5-inch barrel.

KIMBER K6S STAINLESS

KIMBER MICRO 9

Nighthawk Custom (nighthawkcustom.com)

The premium VIP (MSRP: $7995) features deep hand engraving, a classic antique nickel finish, and smooth giraffe bone grips. The GA Precision (MSRP: $3695) was designed with precision rifle maker GA Precision. The Browning Hi-Power (MSRP: $2895) is equipped with a textured frame and custom extended beavertail. SilencerCo and Nighthawk partnered to produce the Silent Hawk (MSRP: $4295) with tri-cut slide and custom cocking serrations to match the look of SilencerCo’s Osprey suppressor. Another partnership, this one with Griffon Industries, spawned the Griffon (MSRP: $5995–$6495), a full-size 1911 with threaded barrel and an integrated frame rail.

NIGHTHAWK VIP

NIGHTHAWK SILENT HAWK

NIGHTHAWK GRIFFON

Ruger (ruger.com)

The big news from Ruger is the striker-fired American Pistol (MSRP: $579), a full-size pistol with a glass-filled nylon frame with three grip modules. It uses a recoil-reducing barrel cam to better spread recoil energy over time with a low mass slide, and it is available in 9mm or .45 ACP. The plinking-ready SR22 (MSRP: $459) is now available with a 4.5-inch barrel. The LCR (MSRP: $669) revolver is now chambered in .327 Federal Magnum with a 6-shot capacity. The GP100 (MSRP: $829) revolver has a new 10-shot in .22 LR rimfire.

RUGER AMERICAN PISTOL

RUGER SR22

RUGER LCR

SIG Sauer (sigsauer.com)

The rebirth of the iconic P225 is the P225-A1 (MSRP: $1122) with an enhanced short reset trigger and an 8-shot single stack magazine.

SIG SAUER P225

Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com)

The refreshingly new SW22 Victory (MSRP: $409–459) in .22 LR features an interchangeable barrel, stainless steel frame, fiber optic front sight, and adjustable rear sight. It comes with two 10-round magazines. The SW1911 Engraved (MSRP: $1060) has refined machine engraving.

SMITH & WESSON SW22

Springfield Armory (springfield-armory.com)

The Range Officer series of 1911s has two new models: a Range Officer Operator (MSRP: $1029) with a parkerized frame with accessory rail, and the Range Officer Stainless (MSRP: $1045) built totally of stainless steel. New XD Mod.2 series models include the new XD Mod.2 Flat Dark Earth (MSRP: $565) and the XD Mod.2 Tactical (MSRP: $608–$651) with a 5-inch barrel. The XD(M) 4.5" Full Size with Threaded Barrel (MSRP: $645–$673) is available in either a black or bi-tone finish and in .45 ACP and 9mm.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RANGE OFFICER OPERATOR

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RANGE OFFICER STAINLESS

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD MOD.2 TACTICAL

Walther Arms (waltherarms.com)

Walther brings sexy back with the new PPS M2 (MSRP: $469), sporting features like an ergonomic Walther grip, thumb operation button magazine release, steel 3-dot sights, and flush fit 7-round and extended 8-round magazines. The PPQ (MSRP: $699) is now chambered in .45 ACP.

WALTHER PPS M2

WALTHER PPQ

OPTICS

BSA (bsaguns.com)

The Prevo hunting scope line is designed for the diehard hunter and is equipped with a 30/30 reticle; models include a PV3–9x40mm (MSRP: $69.95), PV3.5–10x50mm (MSRP: $79.95), PV4–16x44mm (MSRP: $104.95), and PV6–24x44mm (MSRP: $109.95).

Carl Zeiss (zeiss.com)

The all new illuminated Victory V8 riflescope series features four models: a 1–8x32mm (MSRP: $2888.99), 1.8–14x50mm (MSRP: $3333.32), 2.8–20x56mm (MSRP: $3888.88), and 4.8–35x60mm (MSRP: $4111.10). Some models include the bullet drop compensator ASV system, a nine engraved ring turret system to match long-range ballistics.

C-More Systems (cmore.com)

Designed for 3-Gun shooters, the C3 1–6x24mm (MSRP: $1,999.99) riflescope features lockable target turrets with elevation zero stop and an illuminated reticle that is calibrated for a .223 Rem. 55-grain bullet.

EOTech (eotechinc.com)

The Vudu Series (MSRP: $1299–$1629) magnified optic line features first focal plane reticle, one-piece aluminum construction, and tactical style turrets; models include a 1–6x24mm, 2.5–10x44mm, and 3.5–18x50mm.

Leapers/UTG (leapers.com)

The T8 Series MRC (Multi-range Combat & Competition) riflescopes (MSRP: $189.97–$329.97), with an 8X zoom, are well suited for close-, medium-, and long-range shooting distances. If you have an AR, the ITA Red/Green CTQ Dot (MSRP: $75) offers a large field of view, Picatinny mount, and dual red and green illuminated circle dot or T-dot reticle options.

Leatherwood/Hi-Lux Optics (hi-luxoptics.com)

Debuting is a line of 34mm tube scopes with first focal plane; models include a compact CMR8 1–8x34mm (MSRP: $799) and the PentaLux 4–20x50mm (MSRP: $599).

Leupold (leupold.com)

The new US-made VX-3i hunting scope line (MSRP: $519.99–$1,299.99) features the Twilight Max light management system that balances light across the visible spectrum for a brighter, crisper image.

Meopta (meoptasportsoptics.com)

The MeoPro line now has new two models: a 6.5–20x50mm and 6.5–20x50mm HTR (MSRP: $1092.49–$1149.99 depending on model and reticle), which are designed for long-range hunting and precision shooting with powerful magnification range, side turret parallax adjustment, and four different reticle options: Z-Plex, BDC, McWhorter HV, and Windmax 8.

Minox (minox.com)

The new 5X magnification ZX5/ZX5i line of riflescopes features seven models (MSRP: $579.99-$849.99 depending on model and reticle).

Nightforce Optics (nightforceoptics.com)

The SHV 4–14x50 F1 (MSRP: $1250) scope is the first focal plane reticle scope from Nightforce and features illuminated reticle options, side parallax adjustment, and .25 MOA or .1 Mil-Radian adjustments with 90 MOA of elevation and 70 MOA of windage.

Nikon (nikonsportsoptics.com)

The Monarch 3 line has three new riflescopes: a 3–12x42mm (MSRP: $549.95), a 4–16x42mm (MSRP: $579.95), and a 4–16x50mm (MSRP: $629.95). The new Prostaff models include a 3.5–14x40mm (MSRP: $359.95), a 3.5–14x50mm (MSRP: $459.95), and a 4.5–18x40mm (MSRP: $459.95) and are now equipped with BDC Distance Lock, which keeps everything in the first focal plane and allows the scope to maintain its scale and distance proportion on a target throughout the entire zoom range.

SIG Sauer (sigsauer.com)

SIG has taken optics seriously this year with numerous power riflescopes and red-dot sights. The premium line is the TANGO6 6X zoom riflescopes (MSRP: $1749.99–$2999.99), designed for close to long range with a 1–6x42mm, 2–12x40mm, 3–18x44mm, and long-range 5–30x56mm. The WHISKEY5 series (MSRP: $874.99–$1624.99) are 5X power scopes designed for hunting and AR-style rifles. Models include a 1–5x20mm, 2–10x42mm, 2.4–12x56mm, 3–15x44mm, 3–15x52mm, and 5–25x52mm. The fixed power BRAVO red-dot sights are specifically designed for ARs and include the BRAVO3 3x30mm (MSRP: $437.49), BRAVO5 5x30mm (MSRP: $499.99), and BRAVO4 (MSRP: $1624.99).

Swarovski Optik (swarovskioptik.com)

The Z8i riflescope series with 8X zoom was developed with every type of hunting in mind. The scopes feature FLEXCHANGE, the first switchable reticle, and come in four different sizes and magnifications ranging from $2899 to $3521.

Trijicon (trijicon.com)

The Miniature Rifle Optic or MRO (MSRP: $579 without mount, $679 with mount) red-dot sight is designed with a large objective lens and shortened optical length to eliminate the tube-effect encountered with many tube red-dot sights.

TRUGLO (truglo.com)

The TRU-BRITE 30 compact rifle series includes a 1–4x24mm (MSRP: $184) and 1–6x24mm (MSRP: $270) and features an illuminated reticle and two pre-calibrated BDC turrets for .223 Rem. and .308 Win. This is an economical choice for 3-Gun competition.

TRUGLO TRU-BRITE 30

Vortex Optics (vortexoptics.com)

The Spitfire AR Prism (MSRP: $349) is designed for the AR platform and features a DRT (Dual Ring Tactical) reticle in red or green. The built-in mount co-witnesses with iron sights. The compact Sparc AR red dot (MSRP: $259) is lightweight and features a 2 MOA red-dot reticle with 10 brightness settings.

AMMO

Browning Ammunition (browningammo.com)

Browning is now offering a full line of licensed ammo including .22 LR rimfire, centerfire handgun, and centerfire rifle along with shot shell. The ammo is designed for hunting, personal protection, and target shooting.

BROWNING BXR RAPID EXPANSION

CCI (cci-ammunition.com)

The Copper-22 (MSRP: $10.95/50 rounds) is a non-lead, 21-grain bullet made of compressed copper and polymer with a muzzle velocity of 1850 fps.

Federal Premium (federalpremium.com)

The new polymer-encapsulated bullet in Syntech ammo is available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 Auto; the coating has reduced lead and powder fouling. The new Power-Shok copper-alloy constructed bullets are designed for consistent expansion and large wound channels. Turkey hunters take note that 3rd Degree turkey shells are now available in 20 gauge.

Hornady (hornady.com)

The ELD-X ammunition features a heat-shield tip that resists heat during flight to flatten trajectory and lessen drag.

Remington (remington.com)

American Clay & Field shotgun shells use Remington’s power-piston wad in .410, 28, 20, and 12 gauge.

Ruger (ruger.com)

Ruger has also ventured into the ammo business with wicked looking ARX ammo for personal defense manufactured by Polycase. The fluted bullet uses the bullet’s velocity to transfer energy literally and is available in .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.

NEW PRODUCTS 2016–2017

Rifles

Air Rifles

Shotguns

Handguns

Black Powder

Optics

Rangefinders

Ammunition

MZ Bullets

Bullets

NEW Products: Rifles

ADCOR DEFENSE ADCOR ELITE A-762

ADCOR DEFENSE ADCOR ELITE A-762

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Synthetic

Barrel: 16 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 7 lb. .5 oz.

Caliber: 7.62x39

Magazine: 30 rounds

Features: Sound suppressor; KeyMod rail system; free-floating barrel; forward-placed, reversible/ambidextrous charging handle; gas piston system with multi-position regulator

MSRP $2295.00

ANSCHÜTZ 1771D GRS

ANSCHÜTZ 1771D GRS

Action: Bolt

Stock: Laminated birch

Barrel: 22 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 8 lb. 6 oz.

Caliber: .222 Rem., .223 Rem.

Magazine: Detachable box, 4 rounds

Features: Butt plate speed lock adjustment; GRS-rubber butt plate; cheek piece speed lock adjustment; ergonomical and gripping forend; precision barrel

MSRP $1879.65–$2638.76

ANSCHÜTZ MATCH 54.30

ANSCHÜTZ MATCH 54.30

Action: Barreled

Stock: Aluminum or walnut

Barrel: 26 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 11 lb. 3 oz.

Caliber: .22 LR

Magazine: 8 rounds

Features: Improved ergonomics; reduced weight of firing pin for increase in velocity and shorter lock time; newly designed target chamber for better accuracy; threaded receiver and barrel connection; available in aluminum or walnut stock

MSRP $2944.67–$4530.87

AUTO-ORDNANCE T150DCR THOMPSON 1927A-1 DELUXE SEMI-AUTO, HARD CHROME PLATED

AUTO-ORDNANCE T150DCR THOMPSON 1927A-1

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 16.5 in.

Sights: Blade front, open rear adjustable

Weight: 13 lb.

Caliber: .45 ACP

Magazine: One each round 50 drum and 20 stick magazines

Features: Finned barrel; fixed stock with vertical foregrip

MSRP $2963.00

AUTO-ORDNANCE T150DTG THOMPSON 1927A-1 DELUXE SEMI-AUTO, TITANIUM GOLD PLATED

AUTO-ORDNANCE T150DTG THOMPSON 1927A-1

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 16.5 in.

Sights: Blade front, open rear adjustable

Weight: 13 lb.

Caliber: .45 ACP

Magazine: One each round 50 drum and 20 stick magazines

Features: Finned barrel; fixed stock with vertical foregrip

MSRP $2963.00

BERETTA USA ARX100 FDE

BERETTA USA ARX100 FDE

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Synthetic

Barrel: 16 in.

Sights: Folding backup sights

Weight: 6 lb. 13 oz.

Caliber: 5.56x45

Magazine: 30 rounds

Features: Telescopic folding stock; ambidextrous charging handle, AR15-style two-position safety, and magazine releases; full-length Picatinny rail; quick-change barrel

MSRP $1950.00

BERGARA B-14 WOODSMAN

BERGARA B-14 WOODSMAN

Action: Bolt

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 22 in., 24 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 7 lb. 2 oz.–7 lb. 6 oz.

Caliber: .270, .30-06 Spfd., .300 Win. Mag., .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Rem., Mag.

Magazine: Detachable box

Features: Coned bolt nose and breech ensuring consistently smooth feeding; sliding plate extractor for proper alignment; stocks are bedded with integral pillars for stability and enhanced accuracy; factory drilled and tapped to fit Remington 700 style rings and bases.

MSRP $945.00–$975.00

BERGARA PREMIER SERIES LRP

BERGARA PREMIER SERIES LRP

Action: Bolt

Stock: Aluminum chassis

Barrel: 20 in., 22 in., 24 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 9 lb. 13 oz.–10 lb. 6 oz.

Caliber: .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor

Magazine: Detachable box, 5 rounds

Features: Aluminum chassis that is CNC machined from solid 6061 T6 aluminum; AR15-style grip; adjustable length of pull; adjustable comb height; butt plate can be canted to give a precise fit to the shooter in virtually any shooting position; threaded muzzle (5/8X24); Dead Air Armament Key Lock muzzle brake/suppressor mount

MSRP $2190.00

BERGARA PREMIER SERIES LRP ELITE

BERGARA PREMIER SERIES LRP ELITE

Action: Bolt

Stock: Aluminum chassis

Barrel: 20 in., 22 in., 24 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 10 lb. 8 oz.–11 lb. 2 oz.

Caliber: .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor

Magazine: Detachable box, 5 rounds

Features: Aluminum chassis stock that is CNC machined from solid 7075-T651 billet aluminum; self-adjusting recoil lug locking system; keymod rail sections for accessories; AR15-style grip; Magpul PRS butt stock; length of pull and comb height are fully adjustable; threaded muzzle (5/8X24); Dead Air Armament Key Lock muzzle brake/suppressor mount

MSRP $2640.00

BROWNING BAR MK 3

BROWNING BAR MK 3

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 22 in., 23 in., 24 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 7 lb. 2 oz.–7 lb. 11 oz.

Caliber: .243 Win., .270 Win., .270 WSM, .30-06 Spfd., .300 Win. Mag., .300 WSM, .308 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., 7mm-08 Rem.

Magazine: Detachable rotary, 3 or 4 rounds

Features: Completely new styling; fine oil-finished walnut; precision alloy receiver; hammer-forged barrel; drilled and tapped for scope; gold trigger guard engraving

MSRP $1239.99–$1339.99

BROWNING X-BOLT HELL'S CANYON SPEED

BROWNING X-BOLT HELL'S CANYON SPEED

Action: Bolt

Stock: Composite

Barrel: 22 in., 23, in. 26 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 6 lb. 5 oz.–6 lb. 13 oz.

Caliber: .26 Nosler, .243 Win., .270 Win., .270 WSM, .30-06 Spfd., 300 Win. Mag., .300 WSM, .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Rem. Mag., 7mm-08 Rem.

Magazine: Detachable rotary, 3 or 4 rounds

Features: A-TACS AU (Arid/Urban) camouflage; Dura-Touch finish; composite stock; Cerakote finish; fluted; sporter barrel with threaded muzzle brake; detachable rotary magazine; short throw bolt; adjustable trigger; Inflex Technology recoil pad

MSRP $1999.99–$1269.99

BROWNING X-BOLT LONG RANGE HUNTER

BROWNING X-BOLT LONG RANGE HUNTER

Action: Bolt

Stock: Composite

Barrel: 26 in.

Sights: None

Weight: 7 lb. 3 oz.–7 lb. 8 oz.

Caliber: .26 Nosler, .270 Win., .300 Win. Mag., .300 WSM, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Rem. Mag.

Magazine: Detachable rotary

Features: Stainless steel receiver; matte stainless finish; glass bedded; drilled and tapped for scope mounts; threaded barrel includes muzzle brake and accepts suppressor (5/8 in. x 24 threads); fluted free-floated barrel; adjustable feather Trigger; palm swell and carbon fiber finish; sling swivel studs; Inflex recoil pad

MSRP $1429.99–$1469.99

CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ARMS C39V2

CENTURY NTERNATIONAL ARMS C39V2

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Synthetic or wood

Barrel: 10.6 in., 12.4 in.

Sights: Standard AKM sights

Weight: 7 lb. 15 oz.–8 lb. 3 oz.

Caliber: 7.62 x 39mm

Magazine: 30 rounds

Features: 100 percent American made; barrel 1:10 twist; larger T-shaped magazine catch; bolt hold-open notch on the safety selector; front sight gas block and birdcage-style flash hider; bolt carrier tail heat treated to ensure maximum performance and life; accepts all standard AK mags

MSRP $849.99

CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ARMS RAS47 SBR

CENTURY NTERNATIONAL ARMS RAS47 SBR

Action: Semiautomatic

Stock: Synthetic or wood

Barrel: 10.6 in., 12.4 in.

Sights: Standard AKM sights

Weight: 7 lb. 9.6 oz.–7 lb. 13 oz.

Caliber: 7.62 x 39mm

Magazine: 30 rounds

Features: 100 percent American made; barrel 1:10 twist; larger T-shaped magazine catch; bolt hold-open notch on the safety selector ; front sight gas block and birdcage-style flash hider; bolt carrier tail heat treated to ensure maximum performance and life; accepts all standard AK mags

MSRP $1019.99

CHIAPPA FIREARMS 1892 MARE'S LEG THIRD VERSION

CHIAPPA FIREARMS 1892 MARE'S LEG THIRD VERSION

Action: Lever action

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 9 in.

Sights: Adjustable

Weight: 4 lb. 13 oz.

Caliber: .45 Colt, .44/.40

Magazine: 4 rounds

Features: Walnut pistol grip stock and forend; octagonal barrel, steel receiver, barrel band, large lever loop, and saddle ring give authentic antique look and feel

MSRP $1479.00

CHIAPPA FIREARMS DOUBLE BADGER

CHIAPPA FIREARMS DOUBLE BADGER

Action: Over-under with rifled rimfire barrel

Stock: Beechwood

Barrel: 36 in.

Sights: Williams fiber optic ghost ring and front sight

Weight: 6 lb. 13 oz.

Caliber: 20 ga/.22 LR

Magazine: 2 rounds

Features: Rimfire rifle-shotgun combo; 3/8 in. dovetail rail for mounting optics; pushing the trigger guard down allows the Double Badger to fold in half for easy travel; each barrel is selectively fired by its own trigger and controlled by a top tang safety that is easy to use quickly and reliably

MSRP $429.00–$499.00

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 DELUXE TAKE DOWN BLACK CHROME

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 DELUXE TAKE DOWN BLACK CHROME

Action: Lever action

Stock: Walnut

Barrel: 18.5 in.

Sights: Hooded front, adjustable rear

Weight: 5 lb. 8 oz.

Caliber: .22 LR

Magazine: 15 rounds

Features: 3/8 in. dovetail into top of receiver; take down design; deluxe stock with pistol grip and checkering

MSRP $619.00

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 KODIAK CUB TAKE DOWN

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 KODIAK CUB TAKE DOWN

Action: Lever action

Stock: English-style black soft touch

Barrel: 18.5 in.

Sights: Hooded front, adjustable rear

Weight: 5 lb. 8 oz.

Caliber: .22 LR

Magazine: 15 rounds

Features: Matte hard chrome finish that is durable and corrosion-resistant; black soft touch coating makes the stock easier to grip and protects from the elements; easy take down

MSRP $809.00

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 STANDARD TAKE DOWN MATTE BLUE

CHIAPPA FIREARMS LA 322 STANDARD TAKE DOWN MATTE BLUE