NEWS For Release: December, 2005 Contact: Ray Crow, 877-543-3256 Austin & Halleck Unveils Black Powder Shotgun Turkey hunters, waterfowlers and upland bird hunters who want to add more challenge and a bit of hunting heritage to their time afield, will enjoy the new Model 520 Austin & Halleck 12 gauge muzzleloading shotgun about to be introduced through dealers nationwide. Austin & Halleck craftsmen who make in-line, percussion and flintlock rifles known for their reliable accuracy and fancy curly maple stocks have been working on the company's new shotgun worthy of the A&H brand. It features the same precision-machined Bold brand trigger, fancy curly maple stock, smooth bolt action and choices of three ignition systems, including hot, reliable 209 primers. A beautiful vented rib barrel with stainless steel Carlson brand screw-in choke features an easy to see Marble brand front bead. "I used the Austin & Halleck Model 520 to shoot a nice gobbler in Iowa with outfitter Judd Cooney," reported Mark LaBarbera of the Outdoor Heritage Education Center and past president of the Outdoor Writers Assoc. of America. "The heritage associated with black powder guns adds nostalgia, fun and a little extra challenge to an outdoor adventure," he said. Field testing the handsome new firearm, Austin & Halleck Vice President Doug Evans shot upland birds and a big Eastern wild turkey with the Model 520 before unveiling the company's premiere shotgun this summer in a sneak preview to outdoor writers at their recent national convention in Madison, Wisconsin. "It comes up easily and swings smoothly on upland birds," he said, adding, "and it packs a punch with heavy loads for boss gobblers." Ask your local retailer to see and feel for yourself the Austin & Halleck Model 520. For more information about getting into muzzleloading, visit www.austinhalleck.com or call 877-543-3256.