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REPORTS | NEWS & NOTES

Federal Ammunition Awarded DHS Tactical Buckshot Contract

he U.S. Immigration and agencies for up to ve years (starting recoil reduction that, when combined
Customs Enforcement (ICE) has in 2019). The contract will provide with the FliteControl wad, result in
Tawarded Federal Premium a the organization’s agents and of cers dependable and predictable pattern
major ammunition contract for up with 12-ga. Tactical Buckshot duty performance. “We are proud to provide
to 2,227,500 shells of 12-ga. 2¾", ammunition. the highest-quality duty ammuni-
00 buckshot duty ammunition for The awarded ammunition is similar tion to DHS agents in the eld,” said
delivery to multiple Department to Federal’s LE133 00 load, and features Federal Ammunition President Jason
of Homeland Security law enforce- a FliteControl wad. Tactical Buckshot Vanderbrink. For more information,
ment components and other federal also features copper-plated shot and visit federalpremium.com.
REPORTS | PRODUCTS & PROJECTS

Savage Minimalist Rim re Ri es

avage Arms has introduced a
new Minimalist Rim re Ri e
Sline, intended as a different
take on the classic rim re design.
Models will feature green or brown
laminate stocks for lightweight
strength, supporting matte-black, sporter-contour,
threaded barrels, which are button-ri ed for accuracy. Atop their carbon steel
actions, the Minimalist’s Weaver-style bases are pre-installed, for the easy addition of
an optic. Below the action, meanwhile, user-adjustable AccuTriggers are included for
a greater level of personal tment. The bolt-action Minimalist ri es, fed by 10-round
detachable box magazines, are available in .22 Long Ri e, .22 WMR and .17 HMR.
Price: $359. Contact: Savage Arms; (800) 370-0708; savagearms.com.

Viktos Strife Mid

A
mid-height version of the company’s high-top Strife boot, the Viktos
Strife Mid is designed to be both rugged and comfortable enough for
active daily use. Utilizing the same shock-absorbing foam and rubber
outsole as its big brother, the 6"-tall boots feature a chassis made of full-grain
leather and 600 denier nylon, both with a liner that is waterproof
yet breathable, and a re-inforced toe box. Offered in men’s sizes
from 7 to 15, color options for the Strife Mid include Nightfjall
(black) and Gunstock (brown). Price: $140. Contact: Viktos;
(800) 597-7179; viktos.com.
McMillan Z1 Fully Adjustable

ith the release of the Z1 Fully
Adjustable, a drop-in-ready stock
Wfor right-hand Remington 700 (and
700 clone) actions, McMillan’s new Universal
Stock line now features as a universal inlet to
accommodate a wide variety of Remington-type actions length-of-pull adjustment from 13.5"-15". Finally, a
and barrel contours. A low top line helps eliminate the clampbar-adjustable cheek piece ensures optimal weld to
need for bolt-release inlets and port cuts, and the stock the 4-lb., 30.75"-long short-action stock. Available colors
comes with 6" of Picatinny rail beneath the front of the are Painted Urban Transition Camo and Painted FDE.
2.15"-wide fore-end for bipod attachment. Toward the Price: $942. Contact: McMillan Fiberglass Stocks;
rear, a spacer system with a 1" Decelerator pad provides (877) 365-6148; mcmillanusa.com.
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