Winchester, Browning loaded with new guns, gear for 2017 (18 Photos)

Winchester was still pretty hush-hush on the show floor, but we were able to fire the new .308 Subsonic Hollow Point hunting ammunition on the range. Fired from the new Winchester XPR Chassis gun with a suppressor, the ammo was both accurate and incredibly quiet. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester was still pretty hush-hush on the show floor, but we were able to fire the new .308 Subsonic Hollow Point hunting ammunition on the range. Fired from the new Winchester XPR Chassis gun with a suppressor, the ammo was both accurate and incredibly quiet. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester launched the XPR Chassis rifle to its succesful line of XPR hunting rifles. Though MSRP was not yet set, we know the new model will be chambered in both .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, has a threaded barrel for suppressors, and delivers long range accuracy. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester launched the XPR Chassis rifle to its successful line of XPR hunting rifles. Though MSRP was not yet set, we know the new model will be chambered in both .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, has a threaded barrel for suppressors, and delivers long range accuracy. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

 

Browning made additions to last year's launch of their Buckmark-branded ammunition. Shown here is the new BXV Varmint line. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning made additions to last year’s launch of their Buckmark-branded ammunition. Shown here is the new BXV Varmint line. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning also added a line of waterfowl specific shotgun loads for hunters with the BXD Waterfowl line. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning also added a line of waterfowl-specific shotgun loads for hunters with the BXD Waterfowl line. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Like Winchester, Browning also played up the turkey market with their debut of BXD long range turkey shells (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Like Winchester, Browning also played up the turkey market with their debut of BXD long range turkey shells. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester is helping hunters wring big-game potential from the 6.5 with their new Deer Season ammo. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester is helping hunters wring big-game potential from the 6.5 Creedmoor with their new Deer Season ammo, now available in additional calibers. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning's new-for-2017 bronze-cerakoted X-Bolt rifle comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. A company rep shows off a cutaway of this model's carbon fiber stock. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning’s new-for-2017 bronze-cerakoted X-Bolt rifle comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308. A company rep shows off a cutaway of this model’s carbon fiber stock. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning expanded their hunting wear line with additions to Wicked Wing waterfowl apparel. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning expanded their hunting wear line with additions to Wicked Wing waterfowl apparel. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning debuted a line of ProSteel pistol vaults, all finished with the Buckmark logo. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning debuted a line of ProSteel pistol vaults, all finished with the Buckmark logo. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning displayed a full lineup of gun safes at SHOT (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning displayed a full lineup of gun safes at SHOT. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester showed off the new SX4 line of semi-auto shotguns, with improvements geared toward hunters. There's a larger bolt handle, bolt release, and trigger guard for easier use in adverse conditions with gloved hands. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester showed off the new SX4 line of semi-auto shotguns, with improvements geared toward hunters. There’s a larger bolt handle, bolt release, and trigger guard for easier use in adverse conditions with gloved hands. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

The new-generation Winchester SX4 12-gauge semi-auto makes improvements geared toward hunters, like larger bolt release, safety, and trigger guard. (Photo: Wm Stewart).

The new-generation Winchester SX4 12-gauge is not only “Built 4 Speed” but it’s built for hunters. Though only available initially in 12-gauge, company reps say a 20 gauge is soon to follow. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning added a bunch of new models to the 1911-380 line of pistols, including this pair of Black Label Medallion Pro and Compact editions. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning added a bunch of new models to the 1911-380 line of pistols, including this pair of Black Label Medallion Pro and Compact editions. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning showed off plenty of Buckmark-licensed products, including this full new line of boots and shoes ranging from hardcore hunting to casual wear. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Browning showed off plenty of Buckmark-licensed products, including this full new line of boots and shoes ranging from hardcore hunting to casual wear. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester debuted bulk packs of M-22 Subsonic ammunition, built purposely for reliable feeding in semi-auto platforms with superior suppressed performance(Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester debuted bulk packs of M-22 Subsonic ammunition, built purposely for reliable feeding in semi-auto platforms with superior suppressed performance. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester came out with a new line of big game rounds in Expedition. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester came out with a new line of big game rounds in Expedition. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

The popular Long Beard line from Winchester got a new addition with a 20-gauge chambering for those fans of hunting with a smaller bore. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

The popular Long Beard line from Winchester got a new addition with a 20-gauge chambering for those fans of hunting with a smaller bore. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester's Defender line of safes sets itself apart with the rugged top storage rack. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

Winchester’s Defender line of safes built with interiors ideal for sporting rifles sets itself apart with the rugged top storage rack. (Photo: Kristin Alberts)

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