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Savage Arms Introduces Rifles Chambered in the New 7mm PRC

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – October 26, 2022 – Following the recent launch of the Impulse Mountain Hunter, Savage Arms is thrilled to introduce a wide array of rifles chambered in one of the newest long-action cartridges, 7mm PRC from Hornady®. The 7mm PRC provides ultimate performance without compromising accuracy.

“We’re thrilled to get these 7mm PRC additions into the hands of Savage fans and shooters everywhere,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “With Savage’s heritage for proven accuracy, these rifles are designed for top performance and match grade accuracy, putting challenging shots and the biggest game in your reach.”

Optimized for ultimate long-range shooting and big game hunts, the Hornady® 7mm PRC utilizes long, high BC bullets for excellent and repeatable execution. The case is designed to use common, temperature-stable, magnum-speed propellants yielding consistent velocity and increased barrel life. These rifles are hunt-ready and changing the game for 2023.

New Caliber features include:

• Designed for a maximum cartridge overall length of 3.340”.

• 1:8” twist rate to stabilize the heaviest 7mm bullets.

• Target muzzle velocity of 3000fps from a 24” test barrel using 175gr and 180gr bullets.

• Non-belted, shoulder headspacing cartridge resulting in good chamber alignment.

• Cartridge and chamber designed concurrently with the same design methodology as the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

58004 / 110 ULTRALITE / $1,649

58005 / 110 ULTRALITE HD / $1,649

58006 / 110 ULTRALITE CAMO / $1,699

58007 / 110 HIGH COUNTRY / $1,239

58008 / 110 Timberline LH / $1,239

58009 / 110 TIMBERLINE LH / $1,239

58011 / IMPULSE BIG GAME / $1,449

58012 / IMPULSE MOUNTAIN HUNTER / $2,437

58013 / 110 APEX HUNTER XP / $709

58014 / 110 APEX STORM XP / $819

58015 / 110 APEX HUNTER XP LH / $709

The new 7mm PRC products will be available in late 2022. To learn more visit savagearms.com and visit your local Savage retailer or dealer.

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Poster #6 – Beat The Heat

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

This is the sixth installment of a multi-week effort to share examples of posters which were presented during September’s Future Force Capabilities Conference presented by the National Defense Industrial Association in Austin, Texas.

I’ll let it speak for itself and contact info is on the poster.

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Lantac Unveils UK SF Prototype Rifle

Saturday, October 29th, 2022

Lantac UK unveiled an image of a rifle they developed for a UK SF weapon program.

It employs new alloys, carbon fiber and other technologies for thermal and signature shielding that haven’t yet come to market.

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ONYX Remotely Actuated Weapon

Monday, October 24th, 2022

One of the most promising pieces of equipment meant I saw at AUSA is the Remotely Actuated Weapon by ONYX.

RAW is a Platform-Agnostic Modular Lower Receiver allowing the user to Bring Your Own Upper Receiver.

Currently at Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) signifying it has a fully functional prototype or representational model. The RAW itself is less than 4 lbs and can be mounted to static fixtures or air, ground, or maritime platforms including robotic systems.

It can also be used in conjunction with the Onyx X360 gimbal, which provides 360-degree azimuth and 40-degree elevation integrated with intelligent slew-to-cue automation.

Additionally, ONYX is working on image characterization in order to alert the user to what the system is looking at.

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Sneak Peek – SIG SAUER’s Hunter Project Rifle for UK Ranger Regiment

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Not long after announcing the formation of a Special Operations Brigade within the British Army, with one of the elements to be known as the Ranger Regiment, they released a requirement for a new rifle which had to be a Stoner pattern and come equipped with optic and suppressor.

Multiple companies have answered the call with SIG SAUER being one of them. They have offered the MCX SPEAR LT outfitted with a TANGO6T optic and a ROMEO2 backup RDS.

A SLXC suppressor completes the package.

Interestingly, the MCX is one of only two piston operated carbines we know of which have been entered into the competition. The other is an HK416 variant.

All others, including those that we know of from Daniel Defense, Knights Armament Co KS-1, and even the recently leaked images of the GLOCK carbine are direct impingement designs.

The requirement is for up to 10,000 rifles over a period of 10 years but rumor has it that this new weapon may well replace the L85 in British service.

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SIG P320AXG-Combat

Saturday, October 22nd, 2022

SIG Custom Works has just announced the P320AXG-Combat, a stainless steel-framed version of the popular P320 striker-fired 9mm pistol.

It features a two-tone appearance thanks to the optic-ready Nitron slide and FDE anodized AXG grip module. It also incorporates a 4.6” 1/2×28 Threaded Barrel, Skeletonized Flat Trigger, suppressor height XRAY3 night sights, and ships with three 21rd magazines.

Because it’s a Custom Works gun, it comes with a Custom Works engraved slide and is delivered in an exclusive Custom Works case with Custom Works challenge coin and certified custom certificate.

www.sigsauer.com/p320-axg-combat

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B&T USA Universal Service Weapon Chassis – Glock Assigned National Stock Number

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

Tampa, FL (October 20, 2022) – B&T USA is honored to announce its Universal Service Weapon chassis for Glock small frame pistols (USW-G) has been assigned a National Stock Number (NSN). The issuance of an NSN streamlines the product procurement process for all NATO members and partner countries, identifying all standardized material items of supply. The NSN number issued to the B&T USW-G is: 1005-12-420-1834.

“B&T USA is a consistent supporter of professional entities worldwide, continually focusing our product development efforts on engineering very specialized items to satisfy these organizations non-standard requirements — regardless of order volume,” said Chris Mudgett Vice President of Marketing, B&T USA. “The USW-G is one such product, offering the user the choice of utilizing their pistol in a traditional manner, or with the press of a button, a folding stock swings into place; greatly improving the platforms stability while also extending the range, accuracy and effectiveness of your handgun to that of a 9mm submachine gun.”

The USW-G is revolutionary enhancement for the popular Glock 17 and 19 pistols models with standard rails (Gen 3-5). Quickly, easily and without tools, these pistols are converted into the Universal Weapon configuration complete with a spring-loaded folding stock for added stability and a non-reciprocating optic bridge. The USW-G model is compatible with Aimpoint ACRO-series micro red dot sight, however, a picatinny rail section is included for compatibility with other aiming solutions. Aimpoint ACRO and Glock pistol are not included. The USW-G chassis is not a firearm, is not serialized, and is sold as an accessory.

About USW-Series

The Universal Service Weapon, or USW is in category entirely of its own. This unique platform bridges the gap between pistol and submachine gun; designed specifically for police officers, Gendarme, low-visibility soldiers and intelligence officers requiring a concealable pistol-sized platform capable of SMG-like precision, effective range and control.

The USW is similar in size to a traditional service pistol but incorporates a spring-assisted stock that folds flat against the receiver when not in use for a streamlined package and nondescript appearance. With the press of a button, the stock unfolds, and is locked firmly in place by the user, providing both a shoulder and cheek weld. The slope of the stock perfectly aligns the eye behind an Aimpoint ACRO P2 red dot sight affixed to a non-reciprocating bridge mount.

The red dot sight coupled with additional points of contact greatly stabilize the platform, similar to a 9mm police carbine, thereby extending its effective range out to, and beyond 100 meters, even in the hands of average shooters.

Magazines of 17, 19 and 30 rounds are available. The USW concept is also available as a conversion and upgrade kit for other widely used service pistols including the Glock 20/21, SIG Sauer P320, CZ P10, Walther P99 and others. Concealment and level 2 duty holsters are also available, as are full size and compact direct mount suppressors.

Glock 18 compatible models are also available.

www.bt-usa.com

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SIG MG 338 x AimLock Remote Weapon Station

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

The AimLock Remote Weapon Station has arrived on the scene as a lower cost alternative to more comprehensive RWS on the market.

During the recent AUSA expo in Washington, DC, SIG SAUER showcased the AimLock R-M1 paired with the MG 338 machine gun in .338 Norma Mag. The R-M1 can be mounted on a variety of platforms including tripods, buildings, ATVs, UTVs, ground vehicles, boats, and helicopters.

In addition to being remotely operated, the R-M1 integrates AimLock’s auto-targeting technology.

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