Savage Arms MSR-10 Hunter Delivers Accurate Performance, Enhanced Features

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katie Hart

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – Savage Arms has great news for serious shooters and hunters who want more from their modern sporting rifles. Several options of the semi-auto MSR 10 Hunter 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. Shipments of the new rifles have been delivered to dealers.

The Savage MSR 10 Hunter is a compact sporting platform that still packs the punch of 308 Win., and 6.5 Creedmoor chamberings. The rifle squeezes even more performance from its upgraded Savage barrel with a 5R rifling, a BLACKHAWK! trigger with nickel boron treatment, and a tough Melonite QPQ finish. Other upgrades including a freefloat fore-end, custom-forged lower receiver and BLACKHAWK! adjustable buttstock and pistol grip turn the Hunter into the ultimate big game rifle.

In January 2018, MSR 10 Hunter will available in the 338 Federal chambering. Since its introduction in 2006, the 338 Federal has established itself has an extremely versatile, high-performance big game cartridge.

Built on the .308 case and “necked-up” to hold a .338 diameter bullet, this 338 Federal load offers hunters a faster muzzle velocity than the 308 Win. But with a heavier bullet. As a result, the short-action cartridge provides magnum energy for devastating performance on game, without magnum recoil.

For a full version of the press release and a hi-res image, please click on the link below:

http://media.vistaoutdoor.com/p/SA/897.aspx.

For online press kit page for this new product, please click on the link below:

http://media.vistaoutdoor.com/presskit/NPS/Savage/MSR10-Hunter.aspx.

CONTACTS:

JJ Reich

Communications Manager

Firearms and Ammunition

Jake Edson

Communications Manager

Optics and Hunt/Archery Products

Kristen Veverka

Communications Manager

Tactical Products and Shooting Accessories

Vista Outdoor Inc.

www.vistaoutdoor.com

Email: VistaPressroom@VistaOutdoor.com

Media Site: media.vistaoutdoor.com

Kimber Adds New Micro and Micro 9 Models

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katie Hart

YONKERS, N.Y. — Kimber Mfg., Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its Micro and Micro 9 product line to include eight new variants. The Kimber® Micro™ and Micro 9™ are premium micro-compact carry pistols chambered in .380 ACP and 9MM respectively.

The Micro/Micro 9 platform blends Kimber dependability with superior design, offering sought-after small-scale 1911 ergonomics, a single action trigger, superior safety features, all-metal construction and American-made quality.

The new Micro and Micro 9 models follow Kimber’s formula executed in other platforms, and include:

– Micro 9 CDP (DN) – (MSRP $1,028) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 CDP (DN) features a satin silver slide, gray frame, ambidextrous thumb safety, carry melt treatment, TRUGLO® TFX™ Pro Day/Night Sights and Kimber-branded Hogue® wraparound grip.

– Micro 9 Desert Night (DN) – (MSRP: $755) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 Desert Tan (DN) features a black slide, desert tan frame, TRUGLO TFX Pro Day/Night Sights and a Kimber-branded Hogue wraparound grip.

– Micro 9 Nightfall (DN) – (MSRP: $755) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 Nightfall (DN) features a black slide, frame and small parts, TRUGLO TFX Pro Day/Night Sights and a Kimber-branded Hogue wraparound grip.

– Micro 9 Stainless (DN) – (MSRP: $755) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 Stainless (DN) features a stainless slide, frame and small parts, TRUGLO TFX Pro Day/Night Sights and a Kimber-branded Hogue wraparound grip.

– Micro 9 Two-Tone (DN) – (MSRP: $755) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 Two-Tone (DN) features a black slide and small parts, stainless frame, TRUGLO TFX Pro Day/Night Sights and a Kimber-branded Hogue wraparound grip.

– Micro TLE – (MSRP: $734) – Chambered in .380 ACP, the Micro TLE features a black slide and frame, green and black G10 grips, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

– Micro 9 TLE – (MSRP: $788) – Chambered in 9MM, the Micro 9 TLE features a black slide and frame, green and black G10 grips, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

– Micro Eclipse – (MSRP: $679) – Chambered in .380 ACP, the Micro Eclipse features a gray slide with brush polished flats, gray frame, black small parts, gray and black Cyclone G10 grips, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

– Micro 9 Eclipse – (MSRP: $788) – Features a gray slide with brush polished flats, gray frame, black small parts, gray and black Cyclone G10 grips, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

– Micro Covert – (MSRP: $1,053) – Features a gray slide and frame, black small parts, digital urban camouflaged Crimson Trace® Lasergrips™, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

– Micro 9 Covert – (MSRP: $1,108) – Features a gray slide and frame, black small parts, digital urban camouflaged Crimson Trace® Lasergrips™, and 3-dot tritium night sights.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for individual, sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone from Kimber in-house staff at +1 (888) 243-4522. A detailed product catalog is available upon request. Kimber can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Brownells Springs Chicago Typewriter Exclusive

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katie Hart

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells now offers the chance to own a customized version of the iconic 1930s Chicago Typewriter® with its exclusive Silencerco Summit Tommy Gun package.

The unique Brownells-exclusive package combines a .45 ACP Auto Ordnance Thompson SBR threaded to accept the included Silencerco Omega 45K suppressor. The package also comes with both a 50-round drum mag and a 20-round stick mag, two different foregrips, and a violin case for stylish discrete carry.

Silencerco partnered with Auto-Ordnance to develop this newest addition to its Summit line of semi-custom gun-and-suppressor packages, pairing a popular firearm with the best Silencerco suppressor for it. Unique accessories are added to create a self-contained, exclusive combination for discerning customers.

The Thompson can be configured to look like either the 1928A-1 with the finger-groove vertical foregrip, or the WWII M1A model with the smooth foreend. The buttstock can also be easily removed to make the Chicago Typewriter® even more compact and handy.

The package retails for $3,800, and requires additional paperwork and tax stamps for both the SBR and the suppressor. It’s listed on the Brownells website as #100-026-177.

About Silencerco
At SilencerCo, we love what we do and take pride in the products we produce. We’re not only manufacturers, we’re end users…just like you. And just like you, we demand the best from our products. It is this passion for excellence and dedication to the industry that has made SilencerCo the leader in firearm sound suppression. From the iconic Osprey to the groundbreaking, integrally-suppressed Maxim 9 pistol, we’re always looking for ways to improve our product offerings to better serve the end user: you. SilencerCo thrives on constant innovation, and our efforts will continue to grow and evolve with the needs of our customers. There’s a long and exciting road ahead, and we look forward to having you work with us to Fight The Noise.

About Brownells
Serious About Firearms Since 1939™, Brownells is the world’s leading source for guns, gun parts and accessories, ammunition, gunsmithing tools and survival gear. With a large selection of both common and hard-to-find items, and an extensive collection of videos, articles, and gun schematics, Brownells is the expert for everything shooting-related. Committed to maintaining our great traditions, Brownells has more, does more and knows more – and guarantees it all, Forever. For more information or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com. Stay up-to-date with Brownells on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact:
Roy Hill, Public Relations Specialist
(641) 623-8572 roy.hill@brownells.com

Federal Premium Introduces All-New 224 Valkyrie Cartridge

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katie Hart

Federal Premium is pleased to introduce an all-new cartridge that takes the popular MSR 15 platform to unheard of heights in long-range precision and ballistic performance. The 224 Valkyrie produces flat trajectories, match-grade accuracy and supersonic velocities beyond 1,300 yards downrange.

“The 224 Valkyrie is based on a 30 Rem./6.8 SPC case necked down to .224 caliber,” explains Mike Holm, Federal Premium Centerfire Ammunition Global Product Lane Director. “It beats the ballistics of all other MSR 15 cartridges, including the 22 Nosler, 223 Rem. and 6.5 Grendel. Plus, it offers comparable performance to larger rounds like the 6.5 Creedmoor, with roughly half the felt recoil—and at a more economical price.”

Learn more and see the cartridge perform in the 224 Valkyrie intro video.

Shooters can review the technical specifications for the new round once it is approved by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) which is expected in January at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. At that time, information such as chamber specifications and cartridge pressure standards, proof pressure range and barrel length/twist recommendations will be communicated. Cartridge and chamber drawings will also be available soon after SAAMI approves the cartridge for standardization.

Testing conducted by Federal Premium engineers using 24-inch test barrels with a 1:7 twist revealed the 224 Valkyrie offers up to 128 inches less drop and 69 inches less wind drift (with a 10 mph crosswind) at 1,000 yards than other MSR 15 rounds. The new cartridge also offers significant advantages in velocity and energy.

The 224 Valkyrie will initially be available in four loads: 90-grain Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing, 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint, 90-grain Fusion MSR and 75-grain American Eagle TMJ. These proven Federal Premium bullet offerings provide options for long-range competitors, target shooters and hunters pursuing game from varmints up to deer-sized animals.

Federal Premium engineers designed the 224 Valkyrie for gas-driven MSR 15 actions, but it’s also extremely effective from bolt guns. “The easiest way for shooters to capitalize on the new cartridge is purchase a firearm from one of the many gun makers jumping on the 224 Valkyrie bandwagon,” says Holm. “You can also buy a new upper and use it with your existing lower. A gunsmith or other person trained in building MSRs can also make the necessary modifications.”

Part No. / Description / MSRP
GM224VLKM1 / 224 Valkyrie 90-grain Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing / $31.95
P224VLKBT1 / 224 Valkyrie 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip / $26.95
F224VLKMSR1 / 224 Valkyrie 100-grain Fusion MSR / $28.95
AE224VLK1 / 224 Valkyrie 75-grain American Eagle TMJ / $12.95

Reloading data will be available in spring of 2018, when SAAMI releases its load-building specifications. However, reloading die sets will be available from RCBS, and other ammo-building components will also be offered by several popular brands.

Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.

More than 14,000 Deer Checked during Ohio’s Two-Day Gun Hunting Season

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katie Hart

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s hunters checked 14,115 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2017 two-day deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 16-17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s two-day December deer-gun season, hunters faced less than ideal conditions and harvested 9,228 deer.

Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter. Muzzleloader season is Jan. 6-9, 2018, and archery season remains open through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Find more information about deer hunting in the 2017-2018 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio.gov.

Past year’s harvest summaries and weekly updated harvest reports can be found atwildohio.gov/deerharvest.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is to provide a deer population that maximizes recreational opportunities, while minimizing conflicts with landowners and motorists.

Hunting Popularity

Ohio ranks fifth nationally in resident hunters and 11th in the number of jobs associated with hunting-related industries. Hunting has a more than $853 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’sHunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation publication.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Editor’s Note: A list of all white-tailed deer checked by hunters using firearms during the 2017 two-day deer-gun hunting season is shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for 2017, and the 2016 numbers are in parentheses.

Adams: 203 (138); Allen: 61 (60); Ashland: 342 (138); Ashtabula: 483 (422); Athens: 246 (174); Auglaize: 55 (35); Belmont: 264 (226); Brown: 172 (124); Butler: 66 (29); Carroll: 412 (184); Champaign: 75 (39); Clark: 48 (24); Clermont: 152 (85); Clinton: 58 (36); Columbiana: 367 (194); Coshocton: 512 (210); Crawford: 103 (57); Cuyahoga: 4 (3); Darke: 48 (19); Defiance: 152 (118); Delaware: 78 (52); Erie: 53 (44); Fairfield: 132 (89); Fayette: 22 (17); Franklin: 35 (23); Fulton: 60 (56); Gallia: 169 (139); Geauga: 111 (105); Greene: 51 (35); Guernsey: 307 (302); Hamilton: 55 (29); Hancock: 74 (58); Hardin: 110 (53); Harrison: 336 (193); Henry: 55 (41); Highland: 191 (121); Hocking: 199 (153); Holmes: 343 (118); Huron: 236 (162); Jackson: 191 (149); Jefferson: 197 (168); Knox: 382 (146); Lake: 40 (32); Lawrence: 91 (113); Licking: 340 (195); Logan: 169 (60); Lorain: 200 (169); Lucas: 13 (27); Madison: 52 (18); Mahoning: 194 (131); Marion: 79 (43); Medina: 188 (147); Meigs: 200 (188); Mercer: 47 (32); Miami: 54 (26); Monroe: 207 (156); Montgomery: 35 (16); Morgan: 214 (146); Morrow: 124 (70); Muskingum: 368 (256); Noble: 211 (138); Ottawa: 38 (31); Paulding: 113 (64); Perry: 213 (173); Pickaway: 62 (42); Pike: 114 (104); Portage: 201 (136); Preble: 82 (50); Putnam: 34 (45); Richland: 306 (164); Ross: 177 (146); Sandusky: 82 (66); Scioto: 184 (137); Seneca: 176 (100); Shelby: 75 (44); Stark: 287 (153); Summit: 41 (41); Trumbull: 321 (266); Tuscarawas: 497 (260); Union: 64 (28); Van Wert: 49 (24); Vinton: 201 (125); Warren: 66 (42); Washington: 213 (140); Wayne: 195 (92); Williams: 132 (127); Wood: 55 (37); Wyandot: 101 (60).Total: 14,115 (9,228).

For more information, contact:
John Windau, ODNR Division of Wildlife
614-265-6325
Matt Eiselstein, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6860

Springfield Armory’s 1911 TRP Now Available in 10mm

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Katie Hart

GENESEO, IL, December 15, 2017 – Springfield Armory’s most elite production 1911, now available in the potent 10mm cartridge. Two new 10mm TRPTM Operator® models – one with a 5-inch barrel, and a long-slide with a 6-inch barrel – deliver tactically proven engineering, greater terminal velocity and now more stopping power.

The TRPTM (Tactical Response Pistol) line is based on the custom Professional ModelTM that met the stringent specifications to win the FBI’s coveted HRT 1911 pistol contract. Until now, Springfield’s TRP Operator 1911s were available in .45 ACP only. Since its introduction, the TRP has become the standard for serious fighting handguns – a tradition the feature-rich 10mm models continue.

“We have offered 10mm 1911s from our Springfield CustomTM Shop for many years but this is the first production 10mm 1911 offering in the Springfield Armory lineup,” says CEO Dennis Reese. “The TRP 10mm is soft shooting, built for accuracy and takes advantage of the full potential of the hottest 10mm rounds, just as the cartridge was originally intended.”

Forged steel frames and slides are precision fitted to Match Grade stainless steel barrels with fully supported ramps. Frames and slides are coated in Black-T®, a self- lubricating, highly corrosion resistant finish that is engineered to shield the firearm from the heaviest use and toughest conditions. Integrated three-slot accessory rails allow rock-solid attachment of lights and lasers. Sights are 3-dot tritium night sights, featuring a tactical-rack rear in the 5″ version, and a fully adjustable rear in the 6″ model.

The Octo-GripTM front strap and mainspring housing coupled with G10 VZ Grips® assure a confident hold. Once the ambidextrous safety lever is flipped, the Springfield Armory Gen 2 Speed Trigger, tuned to a crisp 4.5- to 5-pound pull, delivers custom- grade feel and performance. The 10mm recoil is tamed by properly balancing the recoil impulse with a heavier slide/barrel combination in conjunction with an optimized recoil spring making it an unbelievably soft-shooting pistol. Each 10mm TRP Operator is shipped with two 8-round magazines.

The new 10mm TRP Operator models weigh in at 40 oz. (5-inch barrel) and 45 oz. (6- inch barrel), making these full-sized 1911 pistols soft-shooting and well-balanced options in a serious fighting handgun.

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“The TRP is built with one goal in mind – to be the toughest, most reliable and accurate fighting gun available,” according to Springfield’s Reese. “There is no place for compromise. Our TRP Operator models are simply the best production 1911s on the market.”

MSRP: $1790 (5″ barrel) or $1842 (6″ barrel). Now available in two models:

PC9510L18 5″ 10mm TRP Operator MSRP: $1790 PC9610L18 6″ 10mm TRP Operator MSRP: $1842

For more information about the 5″ and 6″ 10mm TRP Operators, please visit springfield-armory.com.

About Springfield Armory®

In 1794, the original Springfield Armory was designated as our national armory by General George Washington, and began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. This monumental institution went on to serve as a think tank for developing innovative firearms concepts and producing some of the most storied rifle platforms in our country’s history. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, IL revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy and restore the Springfield Armory name.

Springfield Armory Inc. engineers, manufactures and assembles their legendary M1ATM 1911 and SAINT® AR-15 lines of firearms in Geneseo, Illinois. Since 2001, Springfield Armory has enjoyed a strategic, collaborative partnership with the state-of-the-art factory in Croatia working hand-in-hand to develop and engineer the multiple award- winning line of XD® polymer pistols that have become staples in the US marketplace. We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com.

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Media Inquiries:

Stefany Reese
PR & Communications Manager   Springfield Armory, Inc.   stefanyr@springfield-armory.com   309.944.8994