(Fort Worth, TX – Jan. 22, 2019) Since acquiring RAW Airguns in 2018, AirForce Airguns has been hard at work with the team at RAW to streamline production and update RAW product lines to better serve market demand and customer needs. RAW and Airforce are proud to announce the introduction of an updated version of the popular HM1000x Long Range Target air rifle for 2019. The updated LRT rifles are in production now and will be shipping to dealers shortly after the 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Capable of sub 1-inch groups out to 100 yards, the HM1000x LRT by RAW Airguns is the ultimate in long range precision. The most accurate pre-charged pneumatic air rifle made in the USA has been designed with hunters and competitors in mind. The LRT combines reliability, accuracy, and American craftsmanship to provide a confidence in hand that is unmatched by any other air rifle.

At the heart of the LRT is the proven HM1000x receiver featuring our high-power tune allowing the LRT to create up to 50 foot-pounds of muzzle energy in .22, 60 foot-pounds in .25, 80 foot-pounds in .30 and up to 220 foot-pounds in .357. The fully regulated design ensures that shot strings are consistent and the 480-cc carbon fiber bottle ensures that you will have enough air on board for extended stays at the range or in the field. Every HM1000x LRT features a Lothar Walther barrel, with the .22 and .25 models featuring polygon rifling. After the barrel is fitted to the receiver, each barreled action is tested to ensure accuracy before it leaves the factory.

The LRT stock provides excellent ergonomics and true ambidexterity. The pistol grip features generous palm swells, a steep grip angle, and a checkered finish for a positive, no slip grip. The forend sports a flat underside providing a solid contact surface for shooters wanting to use there HM1000x LRT from a benchrest. 5 M-Lok® slots are integrated into the forend so that off the shelf accessories such as bipods, sling studs, and Q.D. attachments can be easily added without the use of specialty adaptors. The LRT stock’s cheek piece is height adjustable as well as the butt pad. The two can be adjusted in combination to give shooters the perfect position on the rifle to achieve maximum accuracy.

The HM1000x LRT fires from a rotary magazine that holds 12 shots in .22 and .25, 9 shots in .30, and 7 shots in .357. Single Shot trays are also available for those wanting to hand load their rifles. The side lever cocking mechanism offers unmatched smoothness as well as hardened steel linkage ready for a lifetime of shooting. The trigger is a fully adjustable version of our TM1000 target trigger with an added safety catch and features polished and hardened steel parts for durability and smoothness.

The RAW HM1000x LRT builds on the heritage of its forbearers starting more than 35 years ago with the Theoben Rapid 7. Updated features that hunters and competitors have asked for combine to create the pinnacle airgunning experience. Whether in the field or on the competition firing line, RAW delivers.

About Airforce Airguns and RAW Airguns:

AirForce Airguns has been innovating, designing and producing precision pre-charged air guns at their Fort Worth, Texas headquarters for over 20 years. In 2016, AirForce opened a new state of the art factory in Texas to keep up with the growing demand and integrate the newest manufacturing techniques. In 2018, AirForce partnered with RAW Airguns. With RAW a part of the AirForce family of companies the two manufactures maintain their commitment to offering the highest quality, US made air rifles on the market.

Serious airgunning starts at AirForce Airguns.

For more information on AirForce Airguns, visit the website www.airforceairguns.com or write to AirForce Airguns, P.O. Box 2478, Fort Worth, Texas 76113

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