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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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Expansions to existing models lines, including left-hand versions of the popular T-Bolt rimfire line, highlight Browning’s new rifle offerings for 2009. The X-Bolt line—featuring Browning’s Feather Trigger system, X-Lock scope mounts, bolt unlock button, detachable rotary magazine and Inflex Technology Recoil Pad—will see two new field models and two new Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) models. The new X-Bolt Micro Hunter is a trimmed-down model with 20- or 22-inch barrels (depending upon caliber), with a length of pull of 135/16 inches. It will be available in popular short-action calibers as well as WSM offerings, and weigh The new X-Bolt Varmint Stalker features a medium-heavy barrel of 24 or 26 inches and a composite stock that has textured gripping surfaces, a palm swell and Dura-Touch armor coating. The available calibers include .223 Rem., .22/250 Rem., .243 Win. and .308 Win. The RMEF edition models consist of the X-Bolt RMEF White Gold that features a stainless-steel receiver and a 23-inch SS barrel chambered for .325 WSM. The select checkered walnut stock has a gloss finish with a raised cheek piece, rosewood grip and forend caps and an inset RMEF logo (SRP: $1,399). The RMEF X-Bolt Special Hunter features a low-luster blued finish in .325 WSM with a 23-inch barrel, a checkered walnut stock with a raised cheekpiece, rosewood grip and forend cap and RMEF logo insert. SRP: $919. Two new models will also be added to the popular A-Bolt line. The new A-Bolt Target features a heavy 28-inch bull-contour barrel with a matte blue finish and a target crown. A single set trigger provides an ultralight trigger pull. The stock is a satin finish gray laminate with a wide (benchrest-style) forend and a fully adjustable comb. The A-Bolt Target Stainless offers the same features with a stainless-steel barrel and receiver. Both models are without sights, and drilled and tapped for optics. Each will be available in .223 Rem., .308 Win. and .300 WSM. Average weight is 13 pounds. SRP: $1,269 to $1,299, A-Bolt Target; $1,489 to $1,519, stainless. Browning also upgrades the cosmetics on the BAR ShortTrace and LongTrace semi-autos. The stock and forearm now feature Grade II walnut with an oil finish, and like previous models, they are adjustable for cast-on/cast-off and drop-in comb via shim adjustment. The aluminum alloy receivers now feature a new high-relief engraving pattern with a satin-nickel finish. Both upgraded versions will be available in right- or left-hand models, and chambered for most of the popular short- or long-action cartridges. SRP: $1,099 to $1,249. Re-introduced in 2006, the Browning straight-pull T-Bolt rimfire rifle has proved highly popular, and for 2009, southpaws can have their own version. The updated T-Bolt features a double-helix rotary-box 10-round magazine, top tang safety and 22-inch barrel. All T-Bolts feature a semi-match chamber in all calibers, and composite stock models offer a spare magazine storage compartment under the buttplate. The left-hand versions will be available in all models and include T-Bolt Sporter, T-Bolt Target/Varmint, T-Bolt Composite Sporter and T-Bolt Composite Target/Varmint, in calibers .22LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. SRP: $689 to $739. (801-876-2711; browningarms.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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