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For handloaders interested in upping their lethality in the field, Berger has partnered with Extreme Outer Limits TV to release its Elite Hunter Bullets in 6.5 mm, for Creedmoor, PRC, 26 Nosler and other 6.5-caliber long-range hunting platforms. Weighing in at 156 gr., the .264" diameter boat-tail bullets wear a J4 Hunting Jacket, are designed for use in at least a 1:8" twist, feature a .679 G1 ballistic coefficient (BC) and a .347 G7 BC. The bullets are available for $57.99 per box of 100. For more information, check out bergerbullets.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.