JULY 10, 2025

Team Ruger Clinches Divisional Wins at the Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce another strong showing by Team Ruger at the 2025 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge, where the team earned top honors in the Production division.

Team Captain Doug Koenig continued his winning ways, taking first place in the PRS Production division with a final score of 145.00. Koenig competed using his Custom Shop Ruger Precision® Rifle, chambered in 6mm GT.

“The conditions at this match are always challenging, so having reliable and consistent equipment is essential,” said Koenig. “The dependability of my Ruger Custom Shop RPR lets me focus on reading the wind and making the shots needed to win.”

Teammate Lauryl Akenhead also delivered a standout performance, finishing as the top female competitor in the Production division with a final score of 110.00. Like Koenig, she relied on her Custom Shop Ruger Precision Rifle in 6mm GT, demonstrating the platform’s capability in demanding long-range competitions.

The impressive performances by Koenig and Akenhead underscore the rugged reliability, precision and performance of the Custom Shop Ruger Precision Rifle – a trusted choice for competitive shooters at every level.

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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 both the Ruger and Marlin 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.