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WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Winchester Repeating Arms will now offer its SXP pump shotgun in 20-gauge models for 2015. A SXP Field 20-gauge and SXP Field Compact 20-gauge will feature a satin-finished stock and forearm, an alloy receiver in black-matte finish, and an Inflex Technology recoil pad ($429.99). The new SXP Black Shadow in 20 gauge ($399.99) will feature the synthetic stock and forearm with textured gripping surfaces with black-matte finish. Also new for 2015 are the SXP Ultimate Defender ($499.99) and Marine Defender ($539.99) models in 12 gauge. Both feature black synthetic stocks in matte finish with textured gripping surfaces. A Ghost Ring rear sight is integrated into the receiver-mounted Picatinny rail. Front-mounted Picatinny rails allow mounting optional tactical lights or lasers. A Breacher choke tube is also included. The Ultimate Marine Defender will feature matte hard chrome plating on
the barrel, magazine tube, slide arms, and other tactical components. The new SXP Turkey Hunter model will be offered in 12 and 20 gauge. Both have synthetic stocks and each will feature the new Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo pattern and 24-inch barrels with Truglo fiber-optic adjustable sights. The SXP Turkey Hunter 12-gauge ($519.99) has 3 ½-inch chambering; the SXP Turkey Hunter 20-gauge ($549.99) features 3-inch chambers. The Mossy Oak Break-Up Country pattern will be available on the SX3 Universal Hunter semi-auto 12- and 20-gauge models ($1,239.99). The camo will also adorn the SX3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey in both the 12-gauge 3 ½-inch and the 20-gauge 3-inch versions ($1,199.99), as well as the 12-gauge 3 ½-inch SX3 Long Beard Turkey with a pistol-grip stock and Invector-Plus Briley Extra–Full Long Beard extended choke tube ($1,269.99). Booth #15129. (winchesterguns.com)
Winchester The SX3 12-gauge Ultimate Defender (top) features a black synthetic stock in matte finish with textured gripping surfaces. The SX3 pistol-grip Long Beard (below) is a 12 gauge set up for 3.5-inch shells. An Invector-Plus Briley Extra-Full extended choke tube is included.
the empty weight is a comfortable 7 pounds 5 ounces. Booth #15553. (iverjohnson.com)
Legacy Sports International ➤ Two
new models and a new camo finish highlight Legacy Sport’s new shotgun offerings for 2015. The new Escort Pump Shotgun ($349) will be available in three models: a 12-gauge and 20-gauge adult-size version and a 20-gauge Youth model. All are equipped with 3-inch chambers. The adult models are available with 26- or 28-inch barrels and a 14.5-inch length of pull, while the Youth model features a 22-inch barrel with a 13.5-inch length of pull. The 12-gauge ships with five interchangeable choke tubes (F, M, IM, IC, and Skeet). The 20-gauge models ship with three tubes (F, M, and IC). The Escort V3 choke tubes use the same thread pattern as the Remington Model 1100 and will accept additional tubes in that thread pattern. All models feature a Turkish walnut stock and forend with a satin finish, large sliderelease buttons, a fiber-optic front sight, and sling-swivel studs. The new Pointer Slug Gun Set is a two-barrel combo available in either pump or semi-auto. Both models ship with a chrome-lined 28-inch barrel and three Mobile
choke tubes. A 24-inch rifled slug barrel joins the set and features a tang scope mount. Magazine capacity is five, and the Pointer Slug set will be offered in both 12 and 20 gauge. Lastly, a new camo finish will be available in the Escort line of semiauto shotguns. The Escort Yote camo finish, as the name implies, looks like a coyote and is suitable for many background types. It will be available in the Yote Camo Synthetic Stock 12-gauge ($589), which offers a 28-inch barrel, five interchangeable choke tubes, and a 14-inch length of pull. The Yote Camo Synthetic Stock 20-gauge ($475) has similar dimensions but just three choke tubes. The Yote Camo Synthetic Stock Youth model ($485) has a 22-inch barrel. Length of pull is 13 inches, and the gun comes with three choke tubes. Booth #3050. (legacysports.com)
Remington ➤ The
big news in Remington shotguns this year is the introduction of the new V3 gas-operated 12-gauge semi-auto. The new V3 handles both 2 ¾- and 3-inch shells using the compact SASG2 Gas System. This gas system places the gas ports directly in front of the receiver; this not only provides a self-cleaning action, but it
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changes forend design to produce a central, between-the-hands balance point that Remington claims promotes more instinctive pointand-swing characteristics. It also allows the use of a more compact receiver. Additional features include a rotating bolt head for superior round control and increased reliability, a reduced bolt retraction force, and a buttstock that does not feature a recoil spring (and thus allows more flexibility in buttstock design, including upcoming folding tactical stocks). A light-contour ventilated rib barrel, with twin bead sights, further optimizes swing characteristics. All models are 12-gauge, use Rem. Choke 2 interchangeable choke tubes, and feature a 14 ¼-inch length of pull. Empty weight is 7.2-pounds. The V3 will be available in the following configurations: The V3 Field Sport 12/28 RC VT SYNBLK ($895) features a black synthetic field stock, a 3-round magazine capacity, and a 28-inch barrel. The V3 Field Sport 12/26 RC VT SYN-BLK ($895) is the same gun with a 26-inch barrel. The V3 Field Sport 12/28 RC VT SYN-BLK ($995) offers the Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades finish on the receiver and stock. The V3 Field Sport 12/26 RC VT SYN RT APG ($995) features a 26-inch barrel
with a Realtree APG finish on the stock and receiver. The V3 Field Sport RC VT ($995) is available with a satin-finish walnut stock in 26- and 28-inch barrels. Booth #15427. (remington.com)
Savage Arms ➤A
pair of new quick-handling but modestly priced over/under shotguns and four new 20-gauge pump actions make their appearance this year under the Stevens banner. The Stevens 555 ($692) over/under is available in 12 and 20 gauge. Both guns are chambered for 3-inch shells and feature a Turkish walnut stock, a single selective mechanical trigger, shell extractors, a tangmounted safety, and chrome-lined barrels threaded for interchangeable chokes tubes. A selection of five tubes is supplied. The actions are built on aluminum-alloy receivers, with steel inserts, and are properly scaled to the gauge. The 12-gauge 555 features 28-inch barrels with a 143/8-inch length of pull and a 2 1/8-inch drop and comb. Overall length is 44 7/8 inches; empty weight is 6 pounds. The 20-gauge model features a 26-inch barrel and a 14 3/8-inch length of pull. Drop at comb is 2 ¼ inches. Empty weight is just 5.5 pounds. The Stevens 320 pump-action series has quickly built a reputation