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SHOT Show 2009: New Rifles
Here's a sneak peek at this year's hottest new rifles!
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SHOT 2009: Ruger Rifles
The big news is the new .416 Ruger cartridge developed by Hornady. Using 400-grain bullets, it delivers the same level of performance as the .416 Remington and .416 Rigby, but from a standard-length action and 24-inch barrel, and it provides nearly the same level of performance from a 20-inch tube. The .416 Ruger will be available in the Hawkeye Alaskan model, featuring stainless-steel construction, a 20-inch barrel, controlled-feed action, Hogue rubber stock and a 3-round magazine capacity. Sights consist of a white bead front with a shallow V rear that is windage-adjustable, and the receiver is grooved for Ruger scope rings (supplied). Additional features include Ruger’s LC6 trigger, a 3-position safety and an improved recoil pad. Empty weight is approximately A new line of Compact Hawkeye rifles will be available in blue-steel barrel/alloy receiver with a walnut stock (SRP: $803) and stainless-steel barrel/action with a black laminate stock (SRP: $862). Both models offer a 4-round magazine capacity, LC6 trigger, 3-position safety, improved recoil pad and 16.5-inch barrel (bare barrel, Ruger rings supplied). The blued version tips the scales at 5.75 pounds and will be available in .223 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08, .308 Win., 6.8mm Spec., 7.62x39mm and .260 Rem. The stainless-steel version weighs in at 6.25 pounds and will be chambered for .223 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08, .308 Win., .260 Rem. and .300 RCM. Southpaws will find an extensive selection of calibers in the new Hawkeye Left-Handed Short Action rifle. Featuring an alloy receiver with Ruger’s controlled-feed action, a blue-steel 22-inch bare barrel (Ruger rings supplied), matte blue finish and American walnut stock, the magazine capacity is 4 rounds. It will be offered in .223 Rem., .22/250 Rem., .204 Ruger, .243 Win., 7mm-08, .308 Win., .300 RCM and .338 RCM. Empty weight is 7.25 pounds. SRP: $803. Although the Hawkeye bolt-action line got most of the attention, the semi-auto Mini-14 will also show two new models: the Mini-14 Tactical and the Mini-14 Ranch with ATI Folding Stock. Both are built from stainless steel with a matte-blued finish, with 161/8-inch barrels with a 1-in-9 right-hand twist. Each features a protected blade front sight with a rear adjustable Ghost Ring, with a grooved receiver to accept the supplied Ruger rings. The rifles weigh 8 pounds empty, and each is supplied with a 20-round magazine. The primary difference is that the Tactical Model (SRP: $894) has a full black synthetic stock and flash suppressor, while the Ranch version (SRP: $872) lacks the suppressor and has a folding ATI stock. (203-256-3860; ruger.com) AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT |
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that is a kick @$$ gun
remington model 700 is the best and has always been the best rifle
For a higher dollar rifle the Merkel is kind of ugly, I hope it shoots better than it looks.
Are the Browning Rifle's still made in JAPAN?
Shore is nice to be rich to afford them thar shooting peices.
ha who needs a rifle? bowhunting all the way
the marlin 30 06 is a pretty good rifle
exelent accuracy & chamberd in a 30-06 will take down any deer (hint: you have to hit the deer if you want it to go down)
i would have to agree with bowman. but also why buy such an exspensive rifle where for a lot less you can get almost as good of peformance
I'm somewhat disappointed with the new rifles at the Shot Show this year. The Browning X-Bolt has been out for awhile so there doesn't seem to be alot of innovation or shakers and bakers this year. Let's face it folks, there's a lot of fine weaponry out there today and a good gunsmith and reloader can make an excellent shooter out of just about anything the market has today.
It really doesn't matter who likes what the best or for that matter who thinks what's the best as long as they enjoy what they shoot. I really think most of us just want to express our preferences to others that might not know what to get and are looking.
I'm of the old adage of it's what you can shoot well that makes it good!
I shoot a savage 270 and I love it. I went Elk hunting in Kansas this January and brought down a 600 pound Elk and two Ibex in one shot!
I dont really think 30-06's are very good for long range.
Triple Kudo's and a well done to marlin rifles for there amazing variety of lever gun's.Out of 6 g/kids got two leftee's like myself!! Starrted all the leftee's on lever gun's and they are great shooters now!!Haven't justified buying a new stainless lever since still using the marlin 336 bought in the PX over 20 yrs ago and still purring like a kitten. do have to aggree with the writer who got an elk in kansas 270 is a mighty fine round and very popular in east oregon for elk there. Thks for listening. Carry ON!! YOC
Now that Remington and DPMS are owned by the same company I don’t understand why Remington doesn’t push the .260 Remington in an AR platform match grade rifle. DPMS already had an AR model available in .260 Remington and that was a great idea. I thought big green would take that ball and run with it.
Hey, let's bring on the realistically priced, yet quality firearms that shoot better MOA's than most in this elitist and unproven lot.How about Savage Arms, still one of the finest and most actions ever made....?
I have to agree with heaveg/ without some kind of change todays rifles couldn't be classified as ""NEW ""/ rather than trying to improve on something that isn't broke, maybe they could lower the cost of production so more people could own a selection of weapons and take the extra revenue and help provide and promote shooting events and access more places to do it. In turn this would require more ammuniton spent, and help safeguard our own interest by creating more interest in the shooting sports .
i ownthat gun that is the best gun ever made in my opinion
My father shot a savage .300 for forty years and we had venision on the table every year. He bought my brother and myself each one and we get deer every year. Both of us still shoot those same guns. Nothing wrong with shooting a cheaper gun as long as it does the job.
Can someone please explain why this gun is so much more expensive then anything else firing the same round from an AR frame?!?
How many more "quality bolt action rifles" does the world need? The firearms makers are going the way of the auto companies -- by cranking out slightly different versions of the same old, tired products. I dare someone to invent a new action !!!
I just want one good clean shot! thants all i ask
lol thats
Savage Arms are dead solid! but the quality is always in the shooter first.
Sure seems like the gun market is becoming a very competitive place. Sometimes that works for the consumer and other times it works against them. In this case, it worries me that there are getting to be too many guns competing for the same dollar. A little slump in gun sales and someone is going to go down.
for hunting big bear 375 any 375 is a good bet,check it out.
A few years ago I bought a Savage 110 bolt action .270. It was a package gun that I bought from a dealer I knew. It wasn't top of the line and I don't think I've heard too many people mention it and if they have It hasn't received glowing reports like remingtons 700 and others. The important thing is that it worked for me. It fir my budget, and I enjoy hunting with it. I have other rifles that I could an have used but this rifle seems to always surface to the top. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be a good fit for you. I good rifle and some time on the range can go a long way towards making your hunting experience memorable. enjoy!
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I'm somewhat disappointed with the new rifles at the Shot Show this year. The Browning X-Bolt has been out for awhile so there doesn't seem to be alot of innovation or shakers and bakers this year. Let's face it folks, there's a lot of fine weaponry out there today and a good gunsmith and reloader can make an excellent shooter out of just about anything the market has today.
It really doesn't matter who likes what the best or for that matter who thinks what's the best as long as they enjoy what they shoot. I really think most of us just want to express our preferences to others that might not know what to get and are looking.
I'm of the old adage of it's what you can shoot well that makes it good!
exelent accuracy & chamberd in a 30-06 will take down any deer (hint: you have to hit the deer if you want it to go down)
Now that Remington and DPMS are owned by the same company I don’t understand why Remington doesn’t push the .260 Remington in an AR platform match grade rifle. DPMS already had an AR model available in .260 Remington and that was a great idea. I thought big green would take that ball and run with it.
Hey, let's bring on the realistically priced, yet quality firearms that shoot better MOA's than most in this elitist and unproven lot.How about Savage Arms, still one of the finest and most actions ever made....?
My father shot a savage .300 for forty years and we had venision on the table every year. He bought my brother and myself each one and we get deer every year. Both of us still shoot those same guns. Nothing wrong with shooting a cheaper gun as long as it does the job.
remington model 700 is the best and has always been the best rifle
For a higher dollar rifle the Merkel is kind of ugly, I hope it shoots better than it looks.
Shore is nice to be rich to afford them thar shooting peices.
the marlin 30 06 is a pretty good rifle
I have to agree with heaveg/ without some kind of change todays rifles couldn't be classified as ""NEW ""/ rather than trying to improve on something that isn't broke, maybe they could lower the cost of production so more people could own a selection of weapons and take the extra revenue and help provide and promote shooting events and access more places to do it. In turn this would require more ammuniton spent, and help safeguard our own interest by creating more interest in the shooting sports .
Can someone please explain why this gun is so much more expensive then anything else firing the same round from an AR frame?!?
Savage Arms are dead solid! but the quality is always in the shooter first.
Are the Browning Rifle's still made in JAPAN?
Triple Kudo's and a well done to marlin rifles for there amazing variety of lever gun's.Out of 6 g/kids got two leftee's like myself!! Starrted all the leftee's on lever gun's and they are great shooters now!!Haven't justified buying a new stainless lever since still using the marlin 336 bought in the PX over 20 yrs ago and still purring like a kitten. do have to aggree with the writer who got an elk in kansas 270 is a mighty fine round and very popular in east oregon for elk there. Thks for listening. Carry ON!! YOC
i ownthat gun that is the best gun ever made in my opinion
How many more "quality bolt action rifles" does the world need? The firearms makers are going the way of the auto companies -- by cranking out slightly different versions of the same old, tired products. I dare someone to invent a new action !!!
I just want one good clean shot! thants all i ask
lol thats
Sure seems like the gun market is becoming a very competitive place. Sometimes that works for the consumer and other times it works against them. In this case, it worries me that there are getting to be too many guns competing for the same dollar. A little slump in gun sales and someone is going to go down.
i would have to agree with bowman. but also why buy such an exspensive rifle where for a lot less you can get almost as good of peformance
I shoot a savage 270 and I love it. I went Elk hunting in Kansas this January and brought down a 600 pound Elk and two Ibex in one shot!
for hunting big bear 375 any 375 is a good bet,check it out.
A few years ago I bought a Savage 110 bolt action .270. It was a package gun that I bought from a dealer I knew. It wasn't top of the line and I don't think I've heard too many people mention it and if they have It hasn't received glowing reports like remingtons 700 and others. The important thing is that it worked for me. It fir my budget, and I enjoy hunting with it. I have other rifles that I could an have used but this rifle seems to always surface to the top. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be a good fit for you. I good rifle and some time on the range can go a long way towards making your hunting experience memorable. enjoy!
that is a kick @$$ gun
ha who needs a rifle? bowhunting all the way
I dont really think 30-06's are very good for long range.
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