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SHOT Show 2016 new product announcements have started to trickle out, and the folks have Smith & Wesson were happy to join the party with the announcement of their new M&P15-22 Sport, an update to its wildly popular M&P15-22 line.

The Savage Arms A17 was a bit of a hit in 2015, and for good reason. It featured a unique, delayed-blowback action that allowed the typically "too hot" .17 HMR cartridge to cycle reliably in a semi-automatic rifle. In the wake of the A17's success, Savage announced the A22 Mag. Now, for 2017, the company is appealing to diehard fans of .22 rimfire with the announcement of the A22 LR.

Browning's A-Bolt delivered dependable, pinpoint accuracy out of the box in a variety of chamberings. The line is known as one of the most revered in the company's history, and deservingly so. One turnoff for some hunters, however, is the A-Bolt's price.

In an official release on August 10, Zimbabwe lifted its suspension of lion, leopard and elephant hunting.

The Quebec Outfitters Federation (QOF) has announced the winners of its "Quebec Ultimate Destination Giveaway." The contest, which launched in early 2015, offered outdoorsmen and women the opportunity to win a dream hunting or fishing trip with some of the province's most well regarded outfitters.

Sporting clays enthusiasts can now go to the range with Gun Club 12-gauge, 2 ¾-inch, 1-ounce, #7.5-shot loads, with a velocity of 1250 fps.

After 24 years in business, the muzzleloader company closes its doors.

Weatherby kicked off the news at the 144th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits by launching its new "Women of Weatherby" campaign.

The .270 Winchester and .270 Winchester Short Magnum crowd can enjoy the 140-grain Edge TLR, while the multitude of 7mm Remington Magnum shooters can now use the famous translucent blue tip on a 155-grain 7mm bullet.