Team Ruger's Lauryl Akenhead secured High Lady at the 2026 Peterson Cartridge Challenge in Kennerdell, Pennsylvania. Competing with her Ruger AmericanĀ® Gen II rifle, Akenhead delivered a focused and consistent performance against a competitive field, demonstrating the practical marksmanship and composure required to succeed in a demanding precision rifle environment.
Throughout the match, competitors were challenged to adapt to a variety of shooting positions, changing conditions and stage demands that rewarded careful preparation, efficient execution and confidence behind the rifle. Akenhead's performance reflected those qualities and underscored the capability of the American Gen II platform in practical precision rifle competition.
The Ruger American Gen II delivers accuracy, durability and performance in the field and on the range. Its features include a spiral-fluted, cold-hammer-forged barrel, durable Cerakote finish, factory-installed muzzle brake, three-position tang safety, Ruger Marksman Adjustableā¢ trigger and Ruger's patented Power Beddingā¢ integral bedding block system, which helps positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel for outstanding accuracy. Together, these features gave Akenhead a reliable and adaptable platform throughout the match, allowing her to focus on reading conditions, building stable positions and making precise shots under pressure.
Ruger congratulates Akenhead on this well-earned achievement and looks forward to following her continued success throughout the 2026 season. Her performance highlights the strength of Team Ruger athletes and reinforces the American Gen II rifle's standing as a capable platform for shooters who demand dependable performance in challenging conditions.
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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 CitizensĀ®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.