Savage Arms Debuts Proprietary Camo Pattern

S 5avage Arms is adding its own versatile camo pattern, Woodland, to its IMPULSE Big Game and 110 Ultralite Camo rifle lines. Both rifles are mainstays in the Backcountry Xtreme Series and continue to showcase the AccuTrigger, now in its twentieth year on the market.

Savage Woodland is a breakthrough design created specifically for the firearms manufacturer. It utilizes natural colors and shapes that are digitally enhanced to provide the ultimate in concealment at all ranges. The versatile mix of tans, browns, and greens blends seamlessly into a variety of terrains. Savage Woodland hides hunters effectively in different cover—from hardwoods to grasslands, and even deep into the mountains.

The IMPULSE Big Game is Savage’s original straight-pull model. Since its introduction, several other models for hunting and competition have been released due to the popularity in the American and international markets. Developing Woodland camouflage was a decision driven by customers. Savage received consistent feedback that hunters preferred a pattern that performed best in the field as opposed to one brand or one pattern.

“We’ve always had big plans for the Savage brand,” said Beth Shimanski, director of marketing at Savage Arms. “To see the lifestyle aspect of Savage take shape and receive supportive feedback and validation is exciting and opens a lot of new doors. You’ll see more of this in the future. Regarding camouflage, we worked hard on Woodland to get it right. The data that made us pull the trigger on this decision was that hunters wanted patterns that benefited them in the field—meaning concealment when it matters most. So, developing our own camouflage was something we took very seriously.”

The 110 Ultralite is designed to combat elevation and elements while maintaining the performance of a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action. The carbonfiber-wrapped stainless-steel barrel and melonite skeletonized receiver minimize weight, a vital concern for hunters in challenging mountain terrain. The rifle comes equipped with Savage’s AccuFit technology with adjustable length-of-pull and comb height to provide hunters with optimum fit and performance, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger allows crisp, clean shots.

(savagearms.com)

Smith & Wesson Unveils Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0 pistol

Building off the success of the M&P 10mm M2.0, Smith & Wesson listened, went to work, and focused on features designed to increase performance in order to take this series to the next level. Chambered in 10mm Auto, this new full-size polymer handgun is built with enhanced features that include a ported 5.6-inch barrel to reduce muzzle rise, optic-height tritium night sights for a clear sight picture in low-light conditions, and a Performance Center tuned flat M2.0 trigger with a crisp break and audible reset.

“The new Performance Center 10mm was conceived with both the hunter and target shooter in mind,” says John Myles, senior manager of new products. “The goal was to build upon the M2.0 10mm series, with the intention of having reduced felt recoil and quicker follow-up shots. Popular features previously seen on other 5.6-inch PC pistols are present in this design and, when paired with the flat-shooting 10mm Auto cartridge, provide the end user a total package for hunting, self-defense, or at the range.”

The new Performance Center 10mm slide is cut for optics and ships with Smith & Wesson’s C.O.R.E. plate system, two 15-round magazines, and four interchangeable palm swell grip inserts. This pistol is proudly made in the U.S.A. and has an SRP of $749. (smith-wesson.com)