Rifles

The R-55 rimfire has been a retail home run for Thompson Center since its introduction at the turn of the current century. The Benchmark Classic is the Cadillac version of the R-55 platform with an 18-inch stainless steel bull barrel, with a wide-mouthed target crown, threaded to the steel receiver.

The Benchmark Classic has the looks and features of a target gun, but the sling swivel studs and 'all weather' marketing label are apparent gestures to the hunting market.

Smith & Wesson Corp. has introduced the M&P15R, an addition to the company’s M&P tactical rifle series. The new AR-15 style rifle is capable of firing 5.45 x 39mm ammunition and is available as a high-quality semi-automatic rifle or as a complete upper-receiver assembly kit.

The 2008 USA Shooting National Championships for Rifle/Pistol came to a close today with Matt Emmons earning his third national title of the competition, taking first place in the Men's 3 Position Rifle event. Emmons, from Browns Mills, N.J., a 2004 Olympian and 2008 Olympic team member, finished on top with final of 101.1 and a total score of 2455.1. Earlier in the competition, Emmons also claimed the Men's Air Rifle and Men's 3 Position Rifle…

Disney World claims that it's exempt from a new state law that allows workers to bring handguns to work. Disney says by banning the guns, it's looking out for the safety of its workers and guests.

A special edition Mini-14 rifle will be produced in 2008 to raise money for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.

Ruger, in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Co., has introduced two new Compact Magnum cartridges. Based on the beltless 375 Ruger, the 300 and 338 RCMs are engineered to offer 300 and 338 Win. Magnum performance in a more compact package. With their short actions and 20-inch barrels, the M77 Ruger Compact Magnums are today’s “mountain rifles and brush guns.”

Remington has introduced the Model R-25, a modular repeating rifle designed for big game hunters. The Model R-25 is available in 243 Win., 7mm-08 Remington and 308 Win.

Weatherby has introduced two new custom Vanguards engineered for specific environments―the Sage Country for sparse, open prairie and the Back Country for high altitude hunting.

While a Savage Model 12 will surely help you make your groups smaller and smaller, the vast array of options within this lineup seems to just get bigger and bigger. Savage continues to dominate this market segment populated with the most discerning, performance-oriented shooters on the planet.

The Ultra-Accurate Savage 110 Action turns 50 years old in 2008, making it the longest continuously produced bolt-action rifle in America. Stronger than ever today, the 110 Action that has been the definition of accuracy for Savage is the basis for its Hunter, Classic, Weather Warrior, Varmint, Target, and Law Enforcement models.

Savage Arms continues to expand its lineup of bolt-action hunting rifles built around the precision of the Model 110 action.

Savage Arms is pleased to announce a new action that will change the way the firearms industry talks about bolt-actions. Previously centerfire bolt actions have been measured in length: long action, short action, super-short action, etc. The Savage Model 25 features a new slender, cartridge-diameter-specific action built around the .223 bolt head diameter. It is not only short, but also much smaller in diameter than a standard centerfire action.