Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), a leading American manufacturer of rugged, reliable firearms, proudly congratulates Lauryl Akenhead on her stellar performance at the 2026 Sheepdog Showdown. The national two-day PRS Pro Series point match was held in the Catskill Mountains' forested terrain in New York. The match emphasizes precise execution, strong positional fundamentals and effective stage management.
Throughout the match, Akenhead relied on her Ruger American® Gen II rifle and earned the impressive High Lady, finishing with a final score of 151, while demonstrating the preparation and discipline required to compete at the highest level of the sport. The rifle performed as intended, allowing focus to remain on stage execution and on reading ever-changing conditions.
Akenhead's American Gen II rifle delivered reliable performance throughout the match, helping her maintain focus on stage execution and consistency in demanding conditions. American-made and built for firearm enthusiasts and hunters alike, the rifle reinforces Ruger's commitment to accuracy, durability and dependable performance.
"The Sheepdog Showdown was a great test of both equipment and fundamentals. I was proud to finish as the High Lady while competing with my Ruger American Gen II in an MDT LSS chassis," said Akenhead. "The rifle continues to impress me with its reliability, accuracy and consistency, giving me complete confidence at every stage."
Congratulations to Team Ruger's Lauryl Akenhead on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to following her 2026 season and celebrating her continued success.
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About Ruger Firearms: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across the Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands. For more than 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
