GRINNELL, Iowa (June 3, 2020) – Brownells unveiled a line of exclusive barrels and complete uppers chambered in Hornady’s newly-announced 6mm ARC – a cartridge designed to optimize long-range performance potential in standard-sized AR-15 rifles.

Using the same bolt and magazine as the 6.5 Grendel, the 6mm ARC capitalizes on the enhanced ballistics of 6mm bullets. The 108 grain ELD MATCH load from Hornady lists a muzzle velocity of 2,750 FPS out of a 24-inch barrel.

Some models of Brownells exclusive AR-15 barrels chambered in 6mm ARC are in stock and shipping now. The complete uppers and other barrels are live for pre-orders and are expected to be in stock and shipping later in summer 2020.

Exclusive 6mm ARC products available at Brownells include:

Ballistic Advantage Barrels

• 915-000-096    6mm ARC Barrel 16” SPR Profile, Mid-Length, 1-7 twist. $223.99 retail

• 915-000-097    6mm ARC Barrel 18” SPR Profile, Rifle Length, 1-7 twist. $242.99 retail

• 915-000-098    6mm ARC Barrel 20” DMR Profile, Rifle Length, 1-7 twist. $251.99 retail

• 915-000-099    6mm ARC Barrel 22” Heavy Profile, Rifle length, 1-7 twist. $270.99 retail

• 915-000-100    6mm ARC Barrel 24” Heavy Profile, Rifle Length, 1-7 twist. $280.99 retail

Brownells Faxon Barrels

• 078-000-605    6mm ARC Barrel 14.5” Carbine, 1-8 twist. $199.99 retail

• 078-000-606    6mm ARC Barrel 16” Mid-Length, 1-8 twist. $205.99 retail

• 078-000-607    6mm ARC Barrel 18” Mid-Length, 1-8 twist. $210.99 retail

• 078-000-608    6mm ARC Barrel 20” Rifle, 1-8 twist. $215.99 retail

Aero Precision Complete Uppers

• 100-040-979     Complete Upper, 6mm ARC, 16″ stainless barrel. $749.00 retail

• 100-040-980     Complete Upper, 6mm ARC, 18″ stainless barrel. $759.99 retail

• 100-040-981     Complete Upper, 6mm ARC, 18″ black barrel. $769.99 retail

• 100-040-982     Complete Upper, 6mm ARC, 20″ stainless barrel. $769.99 retail

• 100-040-983     Complete Upper, 6mm ARC, 24″ stainless barrel. $799.99 retail

In addition to 6mm ARC uppers and barrels, Brownells also carries 6.5 Grendel bolts and magazines from various manufacturers, with both required to change any standard-sized AR-15 over to the new 6mm ARC cartridge.

Brownells also has certain types of 6mm ARC ammunition.

To see more, visit the Brownells 6mm ARC page

Fort Worth, TX (June 2, 2020) – XS® Sights RAM Night Sights have received the National Tactical Officers Association’s (NTOA) top rating in their Member Tested and Recommended Program.   NTOA member-tested products deemed ‘Excellent’, the program’s highest rating, are defined as “product that performs at a level above advertised specifications and demonstrates its usefulness and quality of workmanship every time it is used and can be used for other purposes.”

The high-performance RAM (radioactive material) night sights are fine-tuned for Law Enforcement use and feature a traditional 3-dot tritium notch and post sight picture. The front sight features XS’s proprietary Ember® Glow Dot technology which absorbs ambient light and glows in low light.  The front tritium lamp in the RAM sight charges the Ember Glow Dot, making the front sight glow brighter than the rear, keeping one’s focus down range. The rear sight of the RAM is blacked out to increase contrast against the front sight which is available in bright orange or green.  NTOA members tested both colors. 

A NTOA member who is a police officer from Virginia wrote: “The RAM Night Sights in Orange by XS Sight Systems are a fantastic step up from stock Glock sights. I normally don’t gush about the products I test because I know fellow officers are depending on an accurate review and they might be taking that gear into dangerous situations, but this is a no brainer. The sights are much like normal tritium night sights, but with a little more thought and effort put into them. The big difference for me was the larger dot on the front sight. This makes it real easy to not only find and focus on the front sight, but in total darkness you will be absolutely certain that you have the right dot between the two glowing rear dots.”

Other testers of the orange RAM sights said:

• “It is quick and easy to pick up the front sight when combat shooting.”

• “I received the orange front sight and was immediately impressed with the ease of picking up the dot in low light, no light and bright light.”

• “I also compared these sights to other precision brands both during daytime and nighttime conditions.  The XS RAM sights outperformed the other brands I compared them to.  The RAM sight was easier to see in the dark and faster to pick up during the day…..I would definitely recommend these sights to anyone that wants to improve the accuracy and speed of their Glock for a good price point and quality product.”

The following are excerpts from NTOA members who tested the Green RAM sights:

• “…. these have been a dream to shoot.”

• “The rear is mainly blacked out which I really like because it increases the contrast against the front sight.”

• “I received the XS RAM night sights and had them installed on my Glock 19.  This is the weapon that I carry when acting in the capacity of an emergency response team member, as well as home defense……After shooting with a green front sight, I don’t see any reason to use anything other than these green sights moving forward.  These sights are very easy to track when punching my handgun out and engaging the targets.”

“We are honored to receive the highest rating from members of the National Tactical Officers Association for our RAM Night Sights,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights.  “Law Enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day. Our sights are purpose-driven tools designed to ensure fast and accurate target acquisition, so you can have confidence in what you carry.”

All XS Sights pistol sights are backed by a 10-Year, No-Questions-Asked-Warranty, and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com or call 1-888-744-4880.

May 19th, 2020: Rosco Manufacturing, an American manufacturer of high-quality gun barrels & accessories, is proud to announce the launching of their newly released products – the Purebred M-Lok handguards in 7”, 10.75”, & 13”. In the never-ending pursuit to expand their list of quality products offered, Rosco has brought their new line of Purebred accessories to the market jointly designed for the barrel maker by industry leading artisans, American Defense Mfg.

The new Rosco designed Purebred M-Lok rails feature precision machining from 6061 aluminum, type 3 hard-coat anodizing and tightened tolerances to enhance the performance/ fitment of the Bloodline & Purebred barrels. Current versions of the rails offered were the 9”, 13.5”, & 15” M-Lok handguards. With the addition of the new Purebred M-Lok handguards in 7”, 10.75”, & 13” every barrel from 5.5” and up will be covered.

The 13” Purebred is a Rosco exclusive and was designed specifically for carbines employing 13.7” barrels. It allows the end user to use muzzle devices that are quick detach platforms for suppressors. Most commercially available 13” + rails will cover the muzzle device blocking access to suppressors. They could also cause a catastrophic failure if carbine builders shoot a rifle with a muzzle device that is covered (even partially) by a rail. The new Rosco 13” Purebred handguard is perfect for this combo and can be used for any other configuration longer than 13.7” as well.  

“With the addition of these new handguards we have been able to provide customers with the products that they have been requesting from us for some time. This is our true test as a manufacturer, to be able to intake consumer need and turn that into products that will truly benefit our customers.” – Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing/ Sales Director).

Effective immediately, the following Rosco products are live and for sale:

• Purebred 7” M-Lok handguard. $130.00

• Purebred 10.75” M-Lok handguard. $150.00

• Purebred 13” M-Lok handguards. $173.99

For more information on Rosco Manufacturing and our products go to www.RoscoManufacturing.com