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s P O R t I N G C L a s s I C s 1 8 1 hunting rifle that won't blow a hole your budget. The button-rifled barrel is triple-checked for interior finish and straightness, then completed with a hand-reamed chamber for tighter tolerances. The free-floating barrel eliminates contact interference from the forend, enabling the barrel to perform consistently and accurately. A fast 60-degree bolt lift allows the bolt to be operated in a smooth motion. The bolt body is plated with matte electroless nickel for smother operation and added corrosion resistance. The bolt unlock button allows the bolt to be opened with the top tang safety in the on safe The new X-Bolt Eclipse Target rifle will perform right out of the box. You don't need to add a better trigger, bed the action, free-float the barrel—all of that has been done. Built for function, it comes with a crowned design for superb accuracy and heat dissipation. Visit www.browning.com. Christensen Arms Designed for the avid hunter, the Classic Carbon incorporates space-age technology in a rifle that can take on the toughest conditions while retaining match-grade accuracy. The Carbon Classic comes standard aluminum bedding blocks that provide strength without adding unnecessary weight. The barrels and actions receive a Cerakote finish, eliminating the glare of the stainless steel and providing extra protection against the elements. Visit www.bergarausa.com. Blaser The R8 Professional S pays homage to the R93, the straight-pull action that helped redefine the modern bolt- action rifle. The new R8 shares many of the features that exist in Blaser's current R8 line, with the exception of removable trigger and magazine housing. The Professional S is loaded or unloaded through an ejection port just like the original R93. Sure handling is assured with the elastomer inlays featured in the traditional brown-and-black stock. All existing barrels, bolt assemblies, and scope mounts function flawlessly in the new platform. The Professional S is available in calibers from .222 Rem. to .375 H&H. Visit www.blaser-usa.com. Browning The AB3 Stalker combines a matte- blued finish barreled action with a rugged matte- black synthetic stock to create a high-performance with a 26-inch, carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless-steel barrel that delivers superior durability in a lightweight package. Its Tier 2 fiberglass stock and shock-absorbing recoil pad offer an ergonomically correct purchase. The Classic Carbon features a fully gunsmithed bolt- action with a spiral-fluted nitride-coated bolt, Timney trigger, and a drop-box magazine. Made in the USA. Visit christensenarms.com. Dakota Arms The Model 76 is a result of two famous rifles: the Mauser 98 and Winchester Model 70. Today, Dakota Arms makes Models 76 and 97 to include claw extractors, Todd Ramirez .375 Custom Rifle Sauer & Sohn S 404