Winchester has been nominated by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence as one of only three award finalists for: 2007 Rifle of the Year

The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Awards honor companies, products and individuals who best represent excellence within the shooting industry. Voting Academy members include key industry leaders representing every level of the shooting sports business. These professionals have recognized Winchester's achievements over the past year as most noteworthy in the shooting industry.

The Academy will select one award recipient from each category with the results to be announced on Friday, July 27, at the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence reception at the Hilton in Ontario, California.