Savage Announces 555 Sporting and 555 Sporting Compact Now Shipping in Additional Calibers

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 24, 2024 – Savage Arms is excited to announce that models 555 Sporting and 555 Sporting Compact are now shipping. The 555 Sporting is now available in 20 GA and .410 Bore, with the 555 Sporting Compact now being offered in 12 GA, 20 GA and 410 BORE. Savage is thrilled to offer these new additions to the over-under lineup that will add value to the sporting clays and trap leagues.

“We’re excited to bring even more to our over/under lineup,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “The 555 Sporting and 555 Sporting Compact offer new features that will provide shooters with a competitive advantage, and the additional calibers offer even more variety for our Savage customer.”

The 555 Sporting and 555 Sporting Compact offer users a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver that is scaled to gauge and incorporates a steel insert that reinforces the breech–minimizing weight and maximizing strength.

The 555 Sporting Features:

3” Chamber O/U Shotgun

Turkish Walnut Stock & Fore- end with adjustable comb height and 14.5” length-of-pull

Raised ventilated rib with mid- bead rear sight and fiberoptic front sight

Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Silver Receiver

30”(20 ga.) & 28”(.410) Ported Barrels for recoil reduction

Manual Safety

Single Selective Mechanical Trigger

Chrome Lined Barrels

Tang Mounted Safety

Manual Extractor

Includes 5 Extended Chokes (F,IM, M, IC, C)

Part No. / Description, Caliber / MSRP

18874 / 555 Sporting, 20 GA / $989

18883 / 555 Sporting, .410 / $989

The 555 Sporting Compact Features:

3” Chamber O/U Shotgun

Turkish Walnut Stock & Fore- end with adjustable comb height and 13.25” length-of- pull

Raised ventilated rib with mid- bead rear sight and fiberoptic front sight

Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Silver Receiver

26” Ported Barrels for recoil reduction

Manual Safety

Single Selective Mechanical Trigger

Chrome Lined Barrels

Tang Mounted Safety

Manual Extractor

Includes 5 Extended Chokes (F,IM, M, IC, C)

Part No. / Description, Caliber / MSRP

18964 / 555 Sporting Compact, 12 GA / $989

18880 / 555 Sporting Compact, 20 GA / $989

18884 / 555 Sporting Compact, .410 / $989

To learn more about both the Stevens 555 Sporting and Stevens 555 Sporting Compact visit savagearms.com.

Media contact: Tim Brandt, Murray Road Agency

E-Mail: tim.brandt@murrayroadagency.com

About Savage

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

Remington Ammunition Announces New UMC Leadless

LONOKE, Ark. – January 24, 2024 – Remington Ammunition has announced its new UMC Leadless line of cartridges, including 9MM Luger and 223 Remington. These rounds provide the same performance and accuracy as traditional UMC FMJ ammunition, while remaining fit for use in lead-restricted ranges and regions.

“UMC is some of our country’s most popular handgun and rifle ammo for the range. We are excited to unveil a lead-free version that can be utilized by shooters required or choosing to shoot this style of ammunition,” said Remington’s Director of Centerfire Ammunition Products Kris Carson. “Our engineers did an exceptional job in creating lead-free rounds that deliver the same performance and firing experience as conventional ammunition.”

The development of this new style of projectile was driven by the objective of enabling target shooters to practice and train in regions where traditional lead ammunition usage is limited. The completely lead-free bullet incorporates a jacketed lead-free powdered metal core and the Catalyst lead-free primer, eliminating lead components in the loaded ammunition while maintaining accuracy and performance equivalent to conventional loads.

SKU / Description / MSRP

R21420 / 223 Rem 55 Grain Lead Free Jacketed - UMC Leadless / $27.99

R23809 / 9MM UMC Leadless 100 Grain Jacketed Lead Free / $31.99

All UMC ammunition is proudly manufactured in Lonoke, Arkansas, ensuring the highest quality and performance for practice, competition, and personal defense.

Find Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com.

Press Release Contact: Maggie Dazzio and Jonathan Harling

Remington Public Relations

E-mail: remingtonammopr@murrayroadagency.com

Remington Launches Premier AccuTip MZ for Muzzleloaders

LONOKE, Ark. – January 24, 2023 – Remington Ammunition has announced a new bullet exclusively engineered for muzzleloaders, Premier AccuTip MZ. Designed for muzzleloading hunting with both modern or traditional 50 caliber rifles, Premier AccuTip MZ’s muzzleloading bullets/sabots provide exceptional accuracy and dramatic performance on big game.  

Premier AccuTip MZ’s bonded bullet is guided by the innovative Power Port™ Tip, the same industry-leading technology used in Remington’s popular Premier AccuTip rifled shotgun slugs. On impact, the tip enables quick expansion for deadly energy transfer while the 260-grain bonded bullet provides optimal penetration and 97%+ weight retention. 

Tested and accurate with all leading muzzleloading propellants, Premier AccuTip MZ’s bonded bullets pair with an easy loading sabot for quick reloads, making this product Remington’s deadliest muzzleloader bullet yet. 

"Remington is thrilled to present hunters with the Premier AccuTip MZ, a bullet that they can rely on for consistent performance on deer, elk and more," said Remington’s Muzzleloader Product Line Manager Ronnie Evans. "We are proud to offer hunters a bullet that combines deadly accuracy, high weight retention, and exceptional performance at all common muzzleloading ranges."

Available in 12 bullet packaging, Premier AccuTip MZ’s bullets/sabots come in convenient quick loading tubes for access in the field or at the range. 

SKU / Description / MSRP

R20179 / .50 Cal, 260 Grain Weight / $22.99

Find Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com.

Press Release Contact: Maggie Dazzio and Jonathan Harling

Remington Public Relations

E-mail: remingtonammopr@murrayroadagency.com

About Remington

From muskets to modern day, generations of hunters and shooters have trusted Remington ammunition and accessories. Loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas by American workers, our wide array of pioneering sporting and hunting ammunition promises to get the job done every time the trigger is pulled. At Remington, we’re here for everyone who loads a round of ammo into a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. 

Founded in 1816, Remington and America have fought and won wars, put food on millions of tables and brought countless generations together at the range and in the field. We are proud of every round that rolls off our factory line. A brand of outdoor sports and recreation company Vista Outdoor, Remington is bringing a renewed focus to ammunition, innovation, and quality – all while staying true to Remington’s legendary heritage and stature as an American icon.