Back from SHOT Show 2025, we saw a tremendous amount of new guns and gear hitting the market this year. Rifleman rejoice, as many innovative designs head your way. Here are some of the best bolt-action rifle hitting store shelves in 2025.

Best Bolt-Action Rifles for 2025

SIG Sauer Cross Sawtooth Short Action

Delivering lightweight performance with pinpoint accuracy, the Cross Sawtooth short-action models in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester expand the versatility to this proven high-country hunting rifle. Standard features include either an 18-inch or 24-inch PROOF Research Carbon Fiber barrel, an ultra-light folding precision adjustable stock, lightweight aluminum free-floating LOK/ARCA alloy forend with dual slings points, a two-stage adjustable match trigger (2.5-4 pounds) and a stainless-steel heavy profile radial brake that reduces felt recoil up to 45 percent, 20-MOA Picatinny Rail on the receiver and a Cerakote Moss Finish. Rifles are guaranteed sub 1 MOA and ship with a confirmation target include in the box. (sigsauer.com)

Mossberg Patriot Carbine

New for 2025 are carbine versions of the popular Patriot rifle in short and long actions in nine different calibers. Their shorter, threaded muzzle. medium bull barrels in 16.25-, 18- and 20-inch length make them handier when equipped with a suppressor. Barrels come fitted with a thread protector and are finished with an 11-degree match crown. All come in matte blue finish with black synthetic stock fitted with front and rear sling swivel bases and a soft rubber buttplate that makes even heavy calibers comfortable to fire. Weight ranges from 6.3 to 6.8 pounds. Other standard features are: drop box magazine, receiver mounted optics Picatinny rail, spiral fluted bolt with oversized bolt handle, and blade safety equipped patented LBA, user-adjustable, trigger (2-7 pounds). Offered in 22-250, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, 6.5 PRC, .300 Win Mag and 7mm PRC. MSRP $510 (mossberg.com)

Beretta BRX-1 Ranch

Now the fasted bolt action rifle on earth comes in a suppressor friendly 16-inch barrel version chambered in .308 Winchester. The barrel is cold hammer forged, 1:10 twist, has an integral 0-MOA Picatinny optics rail and a threaded 5/8”x24 muzzle with thread protector. It comes standard with a 10-round high-vis detachable magazine and an adapter to accept common Magpul P-Mags. The tan with black webbing pattern polymer stock is adjustable for length of pull and grip shape and includes front and rear sling swivel bases. The straight-pull bolt allows the rifle to be quickly configured for right or left hand use. The shooter can select from three different trigger-pull weight options (2.2-4 pounds). Overall weight is 6.3 pounds. MSRP: $1,669 (beretta.com)

Savage Axis 2 XP Left-Hand

The all-new redesigned AXIS 2 XP offers hunters even better out-of-the-box performance at the same affordable price. It features improved ergonomics, including an updated bolt handle and Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger, and thread-in headspacing. Stock options include OD green, gray and FDE polymer with soft rubber buttplate and front and rear sling swivel bases. An exceptional value at its price point, the rifle comes with a factory mounted and boresighted 3-9×40 telescopic sight with fully multi-coated lenses and tool-less windage & elevation adjustments. Left handed models are available in a staggering variety of calibers with 18-, 20- and 22-inch barrel lengths. MSRP: $549 (savagearms.com)

Savage 110 Trail Hunter & Trail Hunter Lite Left-Hand

Left-handed actions are now an option on this popular, value priced, series. Standard features include weatherproof, synthetic, Hogue Overmolded stocks with front and rear sling swivel bases, Tungsten Cerakote finished barreled receiver with weaver rail sections for optics mounting, detachable box magazine, button rifled barrels with threaded muzzles, and user adjustable AccuTrigger (2.5 to 6 pounds). Lite Models have black stocks and fluted heavy sporter profile barrels from 16.5 to 20 inches depending on caliber while the standard Trail Hunter has a green stock and unfluted, 22-inch, medium heavy profile barrel. On the heavy side of sporting rifles at 6.9 to 8 pounds, the Savage 110 series have earned a reputation for accuracy. MSRP: $639-$669 (savagearms.com)

Century Arms ALR Precision Rifle

Built by ATA in Turkey for Century Arms this precision rifle is offered in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. It features an aluminum monobloc chassis with M-lok forend, accepts AR pattern pistol grips, and has an adjustable buttstock that can fold to the right or left side to make it more compact for transport. It has a steel monoblock receiver with integrated locking lugs and Picatinny rail for optics, an adjustable, two-stage, match trigger, a 22-inch, 4140 steel, barrel fitted with muzzlebrake, and detachable 10-shot AICS pattern magazine. MSRP: $1,199 (centuryarms.com)

Century Arms ASR Precision Rifle

A much more sophisticated precision rifle than the smaller ALR, the ASR is also built by ATA in Turkey for Century Arms. It is chambered for .338 Lapua and includes a .308 Winchester conversion kit for economical shooting. The ASR features an aluminum upper and lower receiver and forend, two stage adjustable match trigger, adjustable buttstock with built in mono-pod, a detachable 10 shot AICS pattern magazine, a 20-MOA Picatinny rail on the top for optics, and ample M-lok mounting slots on the handguard. It accepts AR pattern pistol grips. Barrels are 4140 steel (27 inches long for .338 Lapua and 24 inches long for .308) and fitted with muzzlebrakes. MSRP: $3,199 (centuryarms.com) 

Ruger RPR (Ruger Precision Rifle)

This year Ruger updated its popular line of affordable, match ready, precision, chassis-style, bolt-action rifles with an upgraded rear stock that’s easily adjustable for length-of-pull, cheek rest height and horizontal position, and buttplate height. In addition they added 6mm GT, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC chamberings to complement their .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum, 6.5mm Creedmoor and .300 Winchester Magnum offerings. Other features include a 10 round detachable magazine, free floated 20 and 24 inch stainless steel heavy contour barrels with muzzle brakes to reduce recoil, an aluminum forend with M-lok slots on the sides and Arca rail on the bottom for the most stability when mounting a bipod, and the adjustable TriggerTech two-stage trigger with a crisp break, minimal overtravel and extremely short reset MSRP: $2,149 (ruger.com)

Military Armament Corporation (MAC) MBA

MAC, a division of SDS Imports, introduced pre-production models their first precision-oriented chassis style rifle this year. The Turkish produced MAC MBA comes in .223 Remington or .308 Winchester. Common features include a folding, adjustable stock, integrated 20-MOA Picatinny rail on the receiver for mounting optics, free floated octagonal handguard with M-Lok mounting slots on the sides and Picatinny rail on the top and bottom, detachable box magazine, two-stage trigger, and heavy profile barrels with suppressor ready threaded muzzles fitted with muzzle brakes at the factory. The 5.56 model accepts STANAG magazines and has a 16-inch barrel and ½”x28 muzzle threads. The .308 model has a 20-inch barrel and a 5/8”x24 threaded muzzle. MSRP: $1099.99 (milarmamentcorp.com)

Watchtower Bridger Rifle

Their motto is “What Carbon Fiber Wishes It Could Be.” At the core of this new 100% American made hunting rifle is their patented hybrid precision-milled 416R stainless steel and lightweight grade 5 titanium 22 inch barrel design that provides excellent heat management and advanced harmonic dampening that significantly improves accuracy. (Imagine the Eiffel Tower inside a titanium sleeve and you’ll have an idea of what they’ve done.) Standard features include 5/8”x24 threaded muzzle with brake installed, proprietary PVD coating to resist saltwater and rust and allow carbon buildup to be easily whipped away, a Timney Hunter Elite Trigger, carbon fiber McMillan Mountain Tracker stock with 3-inch Arca Swiss rail and a 3.5-inch Picatinny rail for tripod and bipod stabilization. Chambered in 7mm PRC. Weighs 6.9 pounds. Sub MOA guaranteed and warrantied for life. MSRP: $6,499 (wathctowerfirearms.com)

Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite, TCB

The year Browning updated their flagship X Bolt rifle platform. Their new X-Bolt 2 guns presented at SHOT included some high-end featured rifles costing in excess of 3K but the Hunter Composite TCB shown here will probably have a street price of around $1,000 and is still a very high quality, full featured, rifle. Its redesigned receiver has additional bolt guidance surfaces for smooth, fast cycling and a new spiral fluted bolt with a more ergonomic handle. The bolt has three lug lock up and a fast 60 degree throw. The barreled action beds to the stock, protected by a tough Tungsten Cerakote finish.

The free floated, light sporter contour barrel has M13x0.75 threading at the muzzle and a factory installed brake. The DLX Trigger offers zero creep, zero take-up, and zero overtravel. Browning considers the user configurable Vari-Tech stock a standout feature on this line with its adjustable comb height, length-of-pull and grip angle. A 1.25-inch thick Inflex recoil pad takes the sting out of heavy recoiling calibers. MSRP: $1,119.99-$1,159.99 (browning.com)

Browning Gen 2 X-Bolt 2 Mountain Pro, Tungsten

The Mountain Pro was designed to shed weight but not accuracy. Many calibers come in at under six pounds! In addition to a sporter contour spiral fluted stainless steel barrel and bolt, and new lightweight aluminum bolt handle, it has a new one piece wrapped carbon fiber stock that is more resistant to flexing, has an integrated Picatinny rail for a bipod, flush-fit QD sling swivel cups, a 1.25-inch thick Inflex recoil pad, gray/gray camouflage, and is adjustable for comb height and length-of-pull. The action is bedded into a compression molded carbon fiber bedding block to ensure the barrel is free floating. The muzzle is threaded 5/8″-24 and has a Recoil Hawg muzzle brake installed to reduce felt recoil up to 76% (thread protector included). Metal surfaces are protected with Tungsten Cerakote finish. MSRP: $3,069.99-$3,099.99 (browning.com)

Snowy Mountain Rifle (SMR) Company Full Curl Rifle

Built with their titanium F-16A action and Carbon Fiber Precision Barrel, and Blacktooth’s Peak 44 carbon fiber stock with 3D Hex recoil pad, this rifle averages only 5.5 pounds making it both an exceptionally accurate and packable mountain hunter. Standard features include SMR M5 Aluminum Flex BDL bottom metal that is user configurable for fixed magazine or detachable magazine use, SMR Snowflake titanium self-timing muzzlebrake, and B&A (Bix N’ Andy) Dakota curved shoe trigger. Sub 0.5-MOA accuracy guaranteed. Right of left hand actions. MSRP starting at $6,295 (snowymountainrifles.com)

CVA CASCADE SR (Suppressor Ready)

CVA optimized their value priced Cascade line for suppressor use with a 16.5-inch barrel and threaded muzzle. Available in .308 Winchester and .300 Blackout, they have four-shot fixed magazines, black or green polymer stocks with soft foam recoil pads and three sling swivel mounting points (the extra one is in front for mounting a bipod), and a Picatinny rail along the top of the receiver for mounting optics. Metal is finished in Cerakote. Guaranteed MOA accuracy. Rifles weigh 6.6 pounds. MSRP starting at $750 (CVAguns.com)

CVA Cascade XT (X-Treme)-Left-Hand

The precision-oriented rifle in the Cascade line is now offered with a left handed action in .308 Winchester, .350 Legend, .300 Winchester Magnum, and 7mm PRC. The XT has a heavier #5 taper fluted barrel which adds stability and improves balance while also allowing rapid firing without accuracy loss due to excessive barrel heating. Its radial muzzle brake significantly reduces recoil and the tactical-style bolt knob provides better leverage for faster manipulation of the bolt, especially from the prone position. Weighing between 7.3 and 7.9 pounds, it is a good multi-purpose rifle. MOA accuracy guarantee. Cerakote finish. MSRP: $825-$850 (CVAguns.com)

Auto-Ordnance TAO50

Auto-Ordnance calls its “a revolutionary bolt-action rifle designed to redefine long-range shooting power and precision.” The fast cycling left hand operated bolt rides on a patent-pending roller bearings system. Its 29-inch, 1:15 twist, barrel is threaded 1”x14 at the muzzle and ships with Auto-Ordnance’s patent-pending, high-efficiency, muzzle brake (making it very soft shooting for a .50 BMG rifle). It uses Barrett M82/M107 pattern 10-round detachable box-magazines. Safety and stocks are AR style. Magpul’s PRS Gen 3 precision adjustable stock and MOE+ grip are standard as is a Timney AR-style trigger and Accu-Tac bipod. It weighs 25.5 pounds. Available in black of FDE Cerakote finish. A custom-fitted, wheeled, hard case is included with each rifle. MSRP: $8,700 to $8,800 (auto-ordnance.com)

Sako Series 90 Finnlight

Sako’s most popular hunting rifle series now includes the Finnlight, a lightweight and severe weather durable rifle intended for longer hunting trips. Standard features include a synthetic stock with adjustable comb height, textured finish, and a special synthetic leather material on the pistol grip and forend for a secure and comfortable grip. It has Sako’s multi-adjustable trigger system, a stainless steel action and cold hammer forged barrel with threaded muzzle, and Picatinny scope mount bases are integral with the receiver itself for maximum mounting stability. Chambered in .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×55 SE, .270 Winchester, .30-06, 8x57mm, 9.3x62mm, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm-08 Remington, 7 mm Remington Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum. Weighs from 7.1 to 8 pounds MSRP: $2.099 (sako.global)

Sako Series 100 Explorer Wood & Explorer Carbon

An extremely versatile, switch caliber, premium hunting rifle. In this Finnish masterpiece the bolt locks into the barrel extension rather than the receiver itself, allowing easy takedown for transport and simple caliber changes by swapping barrels and bolts. Optics are mounted on the barrels so they will retain the last zero when the rifle is reassembled. Available with finely checkered traditional walnut or light carbon fiber stocks, both with adjustable comb height and soft rubber buttplate. Adjustable trigger and threaded muzzle (with protective cap) are standard. Chambered for .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×55 SE, .270 Winchester, .30-06, 8x57mm, 9.3x62mm, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7 mm Remington Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum. MSRP: $4,999 in wood $5,999 for carbon fiber stock and fluted barrel. (sako.global)

Tikka T3X Target Precision Rifle

A factory-built solution designed for PRS Factory Division competitors who demand precision and performance without compromise. The heavy barrel is engineered to eliminate vibration and withstand heat, ensuring consistent accuracy during shooting stages. It has a threaded muzzle and protective cap. Length-of-pull, cheek rest, and recoil pad are adjustable and the. skeletonized rear stock supports additional weights for increased stability. An adjustable, ambidextrous, thumb rest offers optimal shooting hand control. The AR-compatible pistol grip is adjustable in angle and position to set the ideal finger reach distance to the match grade, two stage, adjustable trigger. Equipped with 20 MOA Picatinny rail, M-Lok and Arca-Swiss RRS rail mounting points. Detachable 10-round magazine. Chambered in .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 5.56mm. Weights range from 10.4 to 10.8 lbs. MSRP: $1,999 (sako.global)

New Tikka T1X Ace Target 

This is a lighter rimfire version of the T3x Ace Target precision rifle chambered in .22LR or .17HMR. It uses the same chassis making it ideal as a training platform for the centerfire rifle and for small bore competition. Its 45-degree bolt opening angle allows for faster and more efficient cycling reducing the effort needed to load cartridges. The rifle’s cross-over barrel is another distinctive feature, designed to enhance accuracy and reduce vibration. The free-floating, cold hammer-forged barrel (20 inch for 22LR and 16 inch for .17HMR) eliminates vibration and withstands heat for more consistent accuracy. Threaded muzzle and single stage trigger are standard. MSRP: $1,649 (sako.global)

Tikka T3x Ace Game 

Designed to be 1.5-2 pounds lighter than the T3x Ace Target for those who want to take their Tikka precision rifle platform on the hunt. The chassis is the same, but the T3x Ace Game uses a lighter barrel of medium contour, free-floated, fluted, and cold hammer-forged. Length varies from 20 to 24 inches according to caliber but all are threaded 5/8”-24 at the muzzle. Caliber options include 22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Remington Magnum, .308 Winchester, and .300 Win Mag. Single stage trigger is standard. MSRP: $1,849 (sako.global)

Benelli Introduces New Lupo Charred Timber Rifle

I don’t advocate leaving your hunting rifle on the porch of a seaside cabin, but this is one you could without worry of salt corrosion. It has a 25-year warranty against rust and corrosion! To provide the ultimate in all-weather durability, the Lupo Charred Timber comes with a subdued Labrador Grey Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.) on the barreled action. This is a proprietary, impenetrable DLC coating that protects treated surfaces better than anything on the market today. Unique to BE.S.T. is its ability to be applied to CRIO treated barrels. Other upgrades include a versatile one-piece Picatinny rail and multi-port muzzle brake to tame recoil. Standard features include Benelli’s proven-tough three-lug, one-piece bolt with a short 60-degree throw, adjustable trigger, Progressive Comfort recoil management, LOP adjustability, detachable double-stack box magazine, and integrated swivel mounts. Chambered in .308 Winchester, .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, and .300 Winchester Magnum. MSRP: $2,299 (BenelliUSA.com)

Bushmaster BA50

Improved and re-engineered for greater reliability and durability with superior extraction and feeding, it features AR type controls  and stock furniture, a free-floated, 1:15 twist, 29-inch barrel with 1″-14 threaded muzzle, BA50 three port brake, BFI Target Trigger, BFI steel detachable 10-round magazine, GG&G LCB-3 Heavy Duty Tactical Bipod, Magpul PRS GEN3 Precision-Adjustable Stock, ERGO Tactical Super Ambi Grip, 7076 aluminum receiver and 14-inch free float handguard with Picatinny rail, and a fitted hard case. Weighs 29.5lbs without magazine. Made in the USA MSRP: $5,984-$6,878 (bushmaster.com)

Detroit Rifle Works Melior Hunting Rifle 

A premium long-range hunting rifle from Detroit Gun Works that pairs their respected E. Hildale action with a fluted 18-inch Schneider P5 barrel (tested and seasoned prior to shipment with accuracy guaranteed for 20,000 rounds) in a FBT ultra-lightweight carbon fiber stock with TriggerTech Diamond Rem 700 Flat Straight Trigger and detachable Precision Hunter 4 Round magazine. Chambered in .308 Winchester. Weighs 7 pounds. MSRP starting at $5,269. (detroitgunworks.com)

Fierce Arms/Rizzini USA Twisted Rogue Rifle 

Built on the success of the Carbon Rogue, the Tested Rogue features a #4 contour steel barrel. It employs deep spiral fluting and a 5/8″x24 threaded muzzle. A Side Port NIX Brake joins a 0.75-MOA accuracy guarantee. A Trigger Tech trigger offers adjustment. An improved bolt ejection, intergral bipod rail and streamlined pistol grip add appeal. Standard features include the lightweight, durable C3 Carbon Fiber Rogue stock, Fierce Dual-Lug action in stainless steel or titanium with 70-degree bolt throw, spiral fluted bolt, and DLC coating (or Armour Lube black coating for titanium). With a 22 inch barrel it weighs from 6.3 to 6.5 pounds in steel; and in titanium from 5.8 to 6 pounds. Chamberings include .22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC .280 AI, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm PRC, 7mm Backcountry, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester, and .300 PRC. MSRP: $1,750 in steel, $2,150 in titanium. www.fiercearms.com

Franchi Momentum Carbine Elite 

Key features include the compact, quick-to-shoulder, Evolved Ergono-X stock with contoured TSA recoil pad. A shorter, fluted, threaded muzzle comes fitted with a muzzle brake. Barrels measure 18 inches for .308 and .350 Legend. The 6.5 Creedmoor utilizes a 20-inch barrel. The rifle comes with a 1-MOA accuracy guarantee. It features short-throw (60-degree) Dependa, one-piece, spiral-fluted bolt with three locking lugs. The design delivers a solid, accuracy-enhancing lockup. A detachable box magazine adds utility. Additional features include Cobalt Cerakote and one-piece Picatinny rail for optics. An integrated QD swivel and M-Lok mounting points add utility. A Franchi adjustable Relia trigger breaks at 2-4 pounds. MSRP: $1,249. (FranchiUSA.com)

HOWA Superlite Short Barrel Rifle

At 4 pounds, 3 ounces, its claim to fame is excellent accuracy in the lightest possible package. Standard features are 16.25-inch barrel with threaded muzzle chambered in .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor and 7MM-08 Remington. Machined steel receiver and forged one-piece bolt body include bolt face trued and square to chamber. It delivers exacting headspace specifications. Other features include an M-16-style ejector/extractor and tool-less firing pin removal. Fitted in a Stocky’s carbon fiber stock with Limbsaver recoil pad and sling swivel bases. Feeds from a flush fit detachable magazine. One piece Picatinny rail for optics mounting. Stock colors/patterns include gray, tan, green, Kryptek Obskura Transitional, Kryptek Altitude and XK7 Kings Camo. MSRP starting at $1,039. (legacysports.com)