Sheridan, WY – At this year's National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Caliber Awards Banquet, Weatherby’s recently released Orion SxS was recognized as the Best New Shotgun of 2023. The annual NASGW Caliber Awards offer an unbiased approach to recognizing and honoring new innovative products. The voting panel is comprised of people who buy and sell these products on a daily basis as well as media members who review and report on these products in the field. Luke Thorkildsen, VP of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development at Weatherby said, “It’s an honor to be recognized with this award. The Orion SxS has become my favorite field gun because of how well balanced and pointable it is.”

The Orion® SxS brings a classic but functional look to the Orion family, it features a straight English stock, splinter forend, and classic double triggers. The side by side barrels have a swamped rib which ensures a clear sight picture for quick and accurate wing shooting. It comes with 5 extended chokes (SK, IC, Mod, IM, Full), and the barrels are designed to handle modern steel shot loads. Starting at just 6.1lbs, this is a shotgun you can carry all day long and it is available in 12ga, 20ga, and .410. Learn more at https://weatherby.com/store/orion-sxs/#techInfo.

About Weatherby

Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc. is a family-owned company that continues to fuel the passion of hunters and shooters around the globe by building some of the world’s finest firearms. With a legacy of setting new standards in ballistics and performance, the company is committed to redefining excellence on the range and in the field. The Weatherby line features the new Model 307, legendary Mark V rifles (production and custom), accessible and popular Vanguard® rifles as well as shotguns like the Orion®, Element® and 18i®. Weatherby’s premium ammunition and shooting accessories are also the choice for discerning shooters worldwide. The company is based in Sheridan, WY and invites all hunters and shooters to follow them in social media at @weatherbyinc on Facebook and Instagram. For more information about Weatherby, please visit weatherby.com.

Contact

For media inquiries reach out to Tyler Grethen, Marketing Manager: tyler.grethen@weatherby.com