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Federal lays off more employees from Minnesota plant

The ammo company has been coping with declining demand since the presidential election, laying off 186 from its Anoka facility.

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Moody’s downgrades Vista, forecasts negative outlook

Responding to a weak performance, financial research company Moody’s Investor Service raised the probability that Vista Outdoor will default on financial obligations.

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Vista experienced ‘unprecedented decline’ in sales since election

According to Vista Outdoor’s quarterly filing last month, the company reported a 5 percent decline in sales by March 31 and a 21 percent decline organically.

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Swelling inventory levels send Vista stock plunging

Investors reacting to the drop in gun sales sent Vista Outdoor's stock price plummeting last week after executives reported high inventory levels for ammo amid a slow moving market that’s expected to continue into the next quarter and fiscal year.

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Savage’s new MSR line of rifles rule the booth (PHOTOS)

One of the biggest splashes of the year belongs to Savage, as they debuted not one, not two, but a full line of direct-impingement AR-style rifles for 2017.

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Vista’s 2Q shows ammo, accessories selling alongside guns

The sporting giat reported a 24 percent increase in second quarter sales, showing ammo, gun accessories and outdoor goods are selling high alongside record-setting gun sales.

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Vista sales up 23 percent

Of the $630 million in sales, the Utah-based company raked in $342.8 million with gun and ammo companies under its wing like Savage Arms and Federal Premium.

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Stevens’ first ever semi-auto shotgun

Stevens introduced a semi-auto shotgun Thursday, the first for the gun maker known for affordable pump actions and over-and-under shotguns.

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