2019 SHOT Show (ELR-Specific): Day 2 (Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019):
See intro comments/context at the beginning of the Day 1 post. To Day 2…
1. NNs/nothing new exhibitors (recall that if a company recently announced, prior to the start of SHOT, those announcements are NOT included here) - ADG, B&T/Atlas, Badger Ordnance, Drake Associates, Elite Iron, G.A. Precision, Oakwood Controls, Pelican, Seekins Precision, Sightron, SilencerCo, SKB, Steyr, Tangent Theta, and Thor Global.
2. AOA Tactical - new name (carry-on company) for the X-Caliber VIP line of vibration-dampening bipods was showing product in the NeXT area; the current design/production models have improved dampening materials and optional extended length. Info and pics at aoatactical.com
3. Archangel - was announcing their new Savage 110/111 "Precision Elite Stock"; shipping in Feb
4. Ashbury Precision Ordnance/APO - was showing a new buttstock, named SERiSS, much lighter than the current one with the same adjustability; available mid-Feb. Pics to follow.
5. Blackwater Ammunition - now with US operations (parent is in Malta), was showing a wide range of ammunition offerings including 338 LM, 375 CT, and .50 BMG (also showed 12.7x108 Russian and their proprietary "10x100 BWA"); the .50 BMG casings are of a proprietary aluminum design, lower caliber casings of conventional design in brass (appears by Peterson). Also displaying and to be offering a range of copper solid bullets, including .338, .375, and .50 caliber. Their website is NOT current.
6 Burris - was showing its new "XTR III" model scope, 5.5-30x56, 34mm tube, FFP with new SCR 2 reticles in Mil and MOA; available in June; MAP: $1849
7. Condition Red Ordnance Manufacturing - was showing their CR7 rifle, available in 338 LM; available now, $5500 direct; pics on their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/ConditionRedOrdMfg/
8. Curtis Custom - was displaying their new HELIX action (it replaces their Axiom LA model); available with a 338 LN bolt face, includes an integrated recoil lug and a detachable 20 or 40 MOA Pic rail; slightly larger tenon at 1.1x16; DLC bolt; direct price is $1250, complete receiver and bolt DLC coating for an additional $200; expected to be shipping March 1st; interested parties can message them thru their FB page to get on the list for the first production batch (also a pic there) - https://www.facebook.com/ccustom/
9. CZ-USA - (new to me) they also offer suppressors; their .338 LM-capable "TI Reflex" was on display; info and pic at https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-ti-reflex/ Pic (including cut-away) to follow.
10. Duplessis Rifles - new player, unique, switch-barrel rifle with a wide variety of chassis options; info and pics at https://www.duplessisrifles.com/
11. Fix It Sticks - was introducing their "Precision Rifle Kit" various current tools plus their new multi-segment, metal, cleaning rod/bore clearing tool (small kits itself); the added tool will be available stand-alone for approximately $100; available in March.
12. Henderson Precision - was showing their powered case trimmers; two models - one a power-drill-driven unit and one with integrated power; available in Feb; pics and info at https://www.hendersonprecision.com (drill down thru the Shop page).
13. Horus Vision - is now in the LRF business; they were showing their 2000 yard-capable "HOVR 1.0 2000 BT" model with Bluetooth; they were also showing a weather meter and info on a new ballistic app - the LRF and meter sync and provide a solution display in the LRF using their app; the LRF is priced at $429, the meter at $115, and the app is available for free download; all are expected to be shipping by April. Pics to follow.
14. International Barrels Inc/ibi - this Canadian, button-rifled, Sunnen-honed, barrel maker (builds barrels for the PGW Timberwolf rifle) was showing product in the NeXT exhibitor area; currently offering barrels up to .338 caliber, 1.450 OD, and up to 48" length based on available raw stock (call). Their capability will be up to .50 cal by early March (they are rebuilding a vintage Pratt & Whitney gun driller/reamer for the extra capability); interestingly (to me) Sunnen has told them they are the only company in Canada with one of their new, very-well-received, barrel honers.
15. Kalispel - (new to me), they also do custom aluminum rifle cases, sized to user requirements; also noted that they are working on a new .50 rifle case, hopefully available by the end of '19
16. Mad Minute Suppressors - new player, was showing their rather unique suppressor; possibly a .338 LM/NM-capable version by EOY; interesting - includes internal spinning elements which run on air bearings; overview info at https://madminute.com/ Pics (exterior) to follow.
17. McRee Precision - was showing its "KO2M" chassis with adjustable forearm tube extension (adjustable up to 9" - the tube attach pieces slides forward in a channel in the base chassis); this chassis supports actions up to 2.0" OD and the forearm tube supports barrels up to 1.800 OD; available now.
18. Nemesis Arms - advised that their .338-NM-capable ANSR (Advanced Nemesis Sniper rifle) take-down rifle will be shipping by May. Info and pic at https://nemesisarms.com/rifles.html
19. Newcom Optik - was showing one of its three new versions of their LRM3500M LRF; models included are the NC-35M with GPS, the NC-35C with Bluetooth, and the NC-35BT with both GPS and BT; max distance of 5.5 km; available now; info and pics at http://www.newcon-optik.com/products...ders/lrm3500m/
20. Thunder Beast - was showing their TBAC bipod (info, pics, and video here - https://thunderbeastarms.com/news/an...ng-tbac-bipod/)
21. Vigilance - discussed a new "top secret", semi-auto, .50 cal (or .50 DTC) rifle, possibly coming in 2019, the "M19IR" (IR standing for inertia driven); has an aluminum receiver, bolt locks into a barrel extension; said there are three patents on the design; that was the limit of the share.
22. Yankee Hill Manufacturing - said they are in development of a replacement for the 338 LM-capable suppressor which they discontinued last year, probably not available this year.
See intro comments/context at the beginning of the Day 1 post. To Day 2…
1. NNs/nothing new exhibitors (recall that if a company recently announced, prior to the start of SHOT, those announcements are NOT included here) - ADG, B&T/Atlas, Badger Ordnance, Drake Associates, Elite Iron, G.A. Precision, Oakwood Controls, Pelican, Seekins Precision, Sightron, SilencerCo, SKB, Steyr, Tangent Theta, and Thor Global.
2. AOA Tactical - new name (carry-on company) for the X-Caliber VIP line of vibration-dampening bipods was showing product in the NeXT area; the current design/production models have improved dampening materials and optional extended length. Info and pics at aoatactical.com
3. Archangel - was announcing their new Savage 110/111 "Precision Elite Stock"; shipping in Feb
4. Ashbury Precision Ordnance/APO - was showing a new buttstock, named SERiSS, much lighter than the current one with the same adjustability; available mid-Feb. Pics to follow.
5. Blackwater Ammunition - now with US operations (parent is in Malta), was showing a wide range of ammunition offerings including 338 LM, 375 CT, and .50 BMG (also showed 12.7x108 Russian and their proprietary "10x100 BWA"); the .50 BMG casings are of a proprietary aluminum design, lower caliber casings of conventional design in brass (appears by Peterson). Also displaying and to be offering a range of copper solid bullets, including .338, .375, and .50 caliber. Their website is NOT current.
6 Burris - was showing its new "XTR III" model scope, 5.5-30x56, 34mm tube, FFP with new SCR 2 reticles in Mil and MOA; available in June; MAP: $1849
7. Condition Red Ordnance Manufacturing - was showing their CR7 rifle, available in 338 LM; available now, $5500 direct; pics on their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/ConditionRedOrdMfg/
8. Curtis Custom - was displaying their new HELIX action (it replaces their Axiom LA model); available with a 338 LN bolt face, includes an integrated recoil lug and a detachable 20 or 40 MOA Pic rail; slightly larger tenon at 1.1x16; DLC bolt; direct price is $1250, complete receiver and bolt DLC coating for an additional $200; expected to be shipping March 1st; interested parties can message them thru their FB page to get on the list for the first production batch (also a pic there) - https://www.facebook.com/ccustom/
9. CZ-USA - (new to me) they also offer suppressors; their .338 LM-capable "TI Reflex" was on display; info and pic at https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-ti-reflex/ Pic (including cut-away) to follow.
10. Duplessis Rifles - new player, unique, switch-barrel rifle with a wide variety of chassis options; info and pics at https://www.duplessisrifles.com/
11. Fix It Sticks - was introducing their "Precision Rifle Kit" various current tools plus their new multi-segment, metal, cleaning rod/bore clearing tool (small kits itself); the added tool will be available stand-alone for approximately $100; available in March.
12. Henderson Precision - was showing their powered case trimmers; two models - one a power-drill-driven unit and one with integrated power; available in Feb; pics and info at https://www.hendersonprecision.com (drill down thru the Shop page).
13. Horus Vision - is now in the LRF business; they were showing their 2000 yard-capable "HOVR 1.0 2000 BT" model with Bluetooth; they were also showing a weather meter and info on a new ballistic app - the LRF and meter sync and provide a solution display in the LRF using their app; the LRF is priced at $429, the meter at $115, and the app is available for free download; all are expected to be shipping by April. Pics to follow.
14. International Barrels Inc/ibi - this Canadian, button-rifled, Sunnen-honed, barrel maker (builds barrels for the PGW Timberwolf rifle) was showing product in the NeXT exhibitor area; currently offering barrels up to .338 caliber, 1.450 OD, and up to 48" length based on available raw stock (call). Their capability will be up to .50 cal by early March (they are rebuilding a vintage Pratt & Whitney gun driller/reamer for the extra capability); interestingly (to me) Sunnen has told them they are the only company in Canada with one of their new, very-well-received, barrel honers.
15. Kalispel - (new to me), they also do custom aluminum rifle cases, sized to user requirements; also noted that they are working on a new .50 rifle case, hopefully available by the end of '19
16. Mad Minute Suppressors - new player, was showing their rather unique suppressor; possibly a .338 LM/NM-capable version by EOY; interesting - includes internal spinning elements which run on air bearings; overview info at https://madminute.com/ Pics (exterior) to follow.
17. McRee Precision - was showing its "KO2M" chassis with adjustable forearm tube extension (adjustable up to 9" - the tube attach pieces slides forward in a channel in the base chassis); this chassis supports actions up to 2.0" OD and the forearm tube supports barrels up to 1.800 OD; available now.
18. Nemesis Arms - advised that their .338-NM-capable ANSR (Advanced Nemesis Sniper rifle) take-down rifle will be shipping by May. Info and pic at https://nemesisarms.com/rifles.html
19. Newcom Optik - was showing one of its three new versions of their LRM3500M LRF; models included are the NC-35M with GPS, the NC-35C with Bluetooth, and the NC-35BT with both GPS and BT; max distance of 5.5 km; available now; info and pics at http://www.newcon-optik.com/products...ders/lrm3500m/
20. Thunder Beast - was showing their TBAC bipod (info, pics, and video here - https://thunderbeastarms.com/news/an...ng-tbac-bipod/)
21. Vigilance - discussed a new "top secret", semi-auto, .50 cal (or .50 DTC) rifle, possibly coming in 2019, the "M19IR" (IR standing for inertia driven); has an aluminum receiver, bolt locks into a barrel extension; said there are three patents on the design; that was the limit of the share.
22. Yankee Hill Manufacturing - said they are in development of a replacement for the 338 LM-capable suppressor which they discontinued last year, probably not available this year.
