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Offering accuracy, dependability, modularity and value, the Ruger Precision Rifle has been steadily flying off shelves since its summer 2015 introduction. More recently, the manufacturer has announced that an advanced version of the platform is already on the way. The Ruger Precision Rifle "Enhanced" model will be available soon. It features a few small changes to the design that should leave it even more intriguing to long-range-shooting enthusiasts.

SilencerCo had some of its new wares on display at the 145th Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Chief among them was the Hybrid.

Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller had the chance to put CMMG's new MkW Anvil to work.

Due to the size of the .300 Win. Mag. cartridge, pairing with an AR-15 or AR-10 receiver is impossible, so NEMO (New Evolution Military Ordnance) Arms took to the drawing board to create a rifle that houses qualities of the AR platform, and did so around a magnum cartridge that’s been a favorite among long-range shooters and hunters.

Success of the AR platform with the consumer market led to the birth of a cartridge that utilizes a .30-cal. bullet and is designed for use with AR-15-style rifles and pistols, the .300 Blackout. SIG Sauer, for one, has met the growing .30-cal. demand, developing a line of rifles dedicated to .300 Blackout. Meet the SIGM400 Predator.

At its introduction, Ruger’s Mark IV .22 Long Rifle pistol was offered in two models and three SKUs. The Target model, available in black or stainless, is the all-business, utilitarian descendent of Bill Ruger’s Standard model rimfire. But for American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach, it’s the Hunter model that truly captures the spirit of Ruger’s original, and capitalizes on the platform’s evolution.

Looking to diversify your defensive tools? Pay close attention—the TriStar KRX Tactical is an AR-15-inspired, self-loading shotgun that offers an efficient platform in defensive scenarios.

Mathews Archery has announced the release of its new Triax bow, designed to be compact, exceptionally quiet and vibration-free.

Get a closer look at the Steyr AUG A3 M1, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.