ICYMI: Industry News From Dec. 13 — Dec. 19, 2025
Federal’s New 6mm ARC Gold Medal Berger Target Load Now Shipping
Federal Ammunition has officially begun shipping a new load in its award-winning Gold Medal Berger lineup: 6mm ARC, 108-grain Berger BT Target. Precision rifle competitors and long-range shooters can now get this sought-after bullet loaded into the industry’s most trusted factory rifle ammunition from Federal.
Federal’s Gold Medal Berger loads feature an advanced boat-tail bullet with an extremely high ballistic coefficient to provide the flattest trajectories, less wind drift, and pinpoint accuracy at long ranges. They’re loaded with Gold Medal match primers, Federal brass, and specially formulated propellant. Like all Gold Medal offerings, these cartridges are held to Federal Premium’s strictest specifications for accuracy, pressure, and velocity.
Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products and to sign up to receive notifications about new product availability, rebate promotions, and other brand news via email, visit www.federalpremium.com.
CrossBreed Holsters Introduces the New LightGuard Holster
CrossBreed Holsters introduced the new LightGuard Holster, designed for those who prefer to carry with weapon-mounted lights. Built on the proven MultiFlex platform, the LightGuard Holster offers light-specific fitness, secure retention, and dependable performance for everyday carry and range use.
The LightGuard Holster features a hybrid construction that combines a precision-formed, replaceable Kydex lower light shell with an injection-molded adjustable top shell that secures the pistol. This dual-material setup provides the structural strength needed for consistent retention while allowing users to swap or upgrade the light-specific lower portion without replacing the full holster.
For more information on the new LightGuard Holster or to explore CrossBreed’s full line of holstering solutions, visit CrossBreedHolsters.com.
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Now Available in 360 Buckhammer
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced the release of the Model 1854, chambered in 360 Buckhammer.
Introduced in 2023, the straight-walled 360 Buckhammer cartridge was specifically designed for deer hunting and optimized for lever-action rifles.
The Model 1854 360 Buckhammer comes equipped with several out-of-the-box features, including a Picatinny-style base for optics mounting, an adjustable XS Sights ghost ring rear sight, a gold bead front sight, and a fixed magazine tube. The forend on this stainless-steel model offers three M-LOK compatible slots for the user’s preferred accessories and integrated mounts for the addition of a sling.
For more information visit www.smith-wesson.com/products/1854.
Primary Weapons Systems MK118 MOD 2-M 6mm ARC Rifle
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has introduced the MK118 MOD 2-M, a long-range rifle chambered in 6mm ARC. Designed for shooters who demand uncompromising accuracy and versatility, the MK118 MOD 2-M reflects the balance of modern engineering and proven performance that defines the PWS platform.
Built for precision shooters, hunters, and tactical professionals, the MK118 MOD 2-M delivers flat trajectories, reduced recoil, and exceptional energy retention, all powered by PWS’s renowned Long Stroke Piston System. This piston-driven architecture is celebrated for its reliability and reduced fouling, providing consistent performance across a wide range of conditions. The rifle’s three-setting Adjustable Gas System allows users to fine-tune for specific ammunition and environmental variables, including suppressor use.
Every PWS firearm is backed by the PWS VOW, which guarantees repair or replacement in the event of defects to ensure total customer confidence. For more information on the MK118 MOD 2-M, the MK114, and other PWS rifles, visit primaryweapons.com.
TriStar Arms Expands KR22 Rifle Line
TriStar Arms is expanding the KR22 .22 LR rifle lineup with two new color options, giving shooters more ways to personalize one of the company’s most popular rimfire rifles. The KR22 is now available in Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab Green, joining the original synthetic black model that launched the platform.
The KR22 was designed as a lightweight, versatile semi-automatic rimfire that feels at home on the range, in training, or out in the field. Chambered in .22 LR, it features an 18.6-inch threaded barrel with standard ½x28 right-hand threads, making it suppressor ready. The rifle also includes a reversible bolt handle, adjustable comb, integrated Picatinny rail for optics, adjustable front fiber-optic sight, and ships with two 10-round rotary magazines. The KR22 is compatible with standard 10/22-pattern magazines.
The KR22 in FDE and OD Green is shipping now through authorized TriStar Arms dealers nationwide.
For more information, visit www.tristararms.com.
