NRA Gun of the Week: Nosler Varmageddon AR

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posted on October 28, 2017
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The introduction of the 22 Nosler cartridge has birthed new firearms tuned specifically to handle the new chambering, and one such rifle is the Varmageddon AR. Brought to market by Nosler but manufactured by Noveske Rifleworks, the Varmageddon AR is an AR-15-style rifle built from billet forgings and houses performance upgrades like its Cerakote FDE coating, Magpul PRS Gen3 buttstock and Geissele two-stage trigger, to name a few.

Learn more about this long-range-shooting, 22 Nosler-chambered rifle by watching the latest NRA Gun of the Week video hosted by American Rifleman's Kelly Young, and be sure to stop by nosler.com.

Specifications:
Model: Nosler Varmageddon AR
Manufacturer: Noveske Rifleworks
Chambering: 22 Nosler
Action Type: direct-gas-impingement, center-fire semi-automatic rifle
Receiver: billet aluminum, hardcoat anodized; Cerakote FDE finish
Barrel: 18” stainless steel; 1:8” RH twist
Sights: MBUS Pro flip-up
Trigger: two-stage, Geissele SD-E; 3-lb., 6-oz. pull
Stock: Magpul PRS Gen3
Handguard: Noveske NSR
Magazine: 25-round detachable box
MSRP: $2,870

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