Greg Buchel

Greg Buchel is the founder and president of Big Horn Armory Inc., a Wyoming-based firearms company known for producing high-powered rifles.13 He was born and raised in Chicago but later moved to Wyoming, where he established his company in 2007.1 Buchel's company is renowned for manufacturing what they claim to be the world's most powerful AR-style rifle, the AR500, chambered in their proprietary .500 Auto Max cartridge.1

Buchel has a background in engineering, having studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology.2 His company, Big Horn Armory, initially focused on producing lever-action rifles chambered for the .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum cartridge before expanding into AR-style rifles.1

As a business leader, Buchel is passionate about promoting manufacturing in Wyoming and creating well-paying jobs to help retain the state's youth.1 Under his leadership, Big Horn Armory has gained recognition for innovation in firearm design, particularly in developing high-caliber rifles for hunting large game.13