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For 2018, Rossi has introduced an economical line of rimfire bolt-action rifles, the RB Series. Available chambered in .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, the .22 Long Rifle model comes with an 18” barrel and adjustable fiber-optic sights, while the .22 Magnum and .17 HMR versions utilize a 21” barrel and do not come supplied with irons. All three rifles wear a Monte Carlo-style, black synthetic stock and weigh in right around 4 lbs. when empty. Rossi’s new rimfires will come to market at an MSRP of only $179. For more information on the Rossi RB line, visit rossiusa.com.
In 2024, former owner Gregg Ritz purchased Thompson/Center Arms. Now the company has introduced a modern take on its classic Contender/Encore concept: the ENCORE PROHunter.
While it's certainly a saturated marketplace these days, the AR-15 has never been more popular with American firearm enthusiasts, and many manufacturers are continuing to feed the need with new options loaded with new features.