Whether it’s precision rifle competitions or a reaction to draconian gun laws, the bolt-action rifle is a popular choice for American gun owners. Here’s the latest in this category for 2024.
Barrett | MRADELR
If you’re looking for a rifle platform capable of incredible accuracy at preposterous ranges, look no further. The latest MRAD is user-adjustable in just about every dimension for added versatility and ships in a TSA-approved, Pelican hard case.
▶Adjustable, oversize recoil pad
▶Three-port muzzle brake
▶M-Lok fore-end
▶Accepts standard AR pistol grips
Specifications
Caliber: .416 Barrett
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 36 inches
Overall Length: 62 inches
Weight: 23 pounds
MSRP: $9,995
(615) 896-2938 barrett.net
Beretta | BRX-1
This ergonomic, straight-pull bolt-action rifle promises outstanding accuracy and fast follow-up shots. It sports an interchangeable barrel and bolt, and is also available in .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag.
▶Threaded barrel
▶Adjustable trigger-pull weight
▶Interchangeable grip modules
▶Three-position safety
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 22 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 5 ounces
MSRP: $1,599
(800) 237-3882 beretta.com
Bergara | MgMicro Lite
The MgMicro Lite is built for easy carry without compromising stability and accuracy. The rifle features a Cure carbon-fiber barrel, carbon-fiber stock and grips and a featherweight magnesium chassis for light weight. The buttstock folds for reduced size.
▶Available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win and 6.5 PRC
▶AICS style detachable magazine
▶TriggerTech Trigger
▶Bergara Premier action
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 29 inches (folded), 37 inches (deployed)
Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
MSRP: $3,099
(877) 892-7544 bergara.online
Browning | X-Bolt 2 Target Competition Lite
Completely redesigned, the new X-Bolt 2 has a full-diameter target receiver that is stiffer and heavier to better stabilize the rifle. The interior of the receiver has also been upgraded for smoother operation, and the spiral-fluted bolt features an extended handle and ergonomic knob. Optic not included.
▶Vari-Tech composite stock
▶Overmolded grip surfaces
▶Recoil Hawg Competition muzzle brake
▶20-MOA-canted optics rail
Specifications
Caliber: 6 mm Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 44 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces
MSRP: $2,740
(800) 333-3288 browning.com
CVA | Cascade SR-80 Scout Rifle
The new SR-80 ticks many of the scout-rifle boxes, with a forward-mounted Picatinny rail for mounting optics and Williams Gun Sights rear peep with an adjustable front-sight post. It is available with black Cerakote finish on the barrel and an FDE stock.
▶Radial muzzle brake
▶1:10-inch twist rate
▶70-degree bolt throw
▶Also available in .350 Legend
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 38.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
MSRP: $925
(770) 449-4687 bpioutdoors.com
Faxon Firearms | FX7 Pershing
Designed for exemplary precision and performance, the new FX7 Pershing bolt-action rifle is built on a classic Remington 700-compatible receiver and offers all the features you’d expect in a high-end precision rifle.
▶M16-style extractor
▶5R button-rifled barrel
▶Also available in .308 Win. and 8.6 BLK
▶MDT/Faxon chassis
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 44 inches
Weight: 12 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $2,600
(513) 280-8861 faxonfirearms.com
Sako | 90 Quest
Comb height and length-of-pull on this new platform are adjustable at the push of a button, and the rifle features a match-grade, cold-hammer-forged barrel. The rigid receiver promises to provide repeatable accuracy, while the enlarged ejection port fosters reliability and top-loading of the removable magazine.
▶Carbon-fiber stock
▶Adjustable, single-stage trigger
▶Graphite Black Cerakote-coated barreled action
▶Threaded barrel
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 40 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
MSRP: $4,499
(800) 237-3882 sako.global
Savage | 110 Magpul Scout
Available in .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and also .450 Bushmaster, the Savage 110 Magpul Scout features a button-rifled barrel with a muzzle brake for recoil mitigation and the added versatility associated with a Magpul Hunter stock. The included AccuTrigger is adjustable from 1.5 to 4 pounds. Also available in left-handed models.
▶M-Lok slots on sides of fore-end
▶Three-position tang safety
▶Factory-blueprinted action
▶Extended Scout-style scope rail for mounting a variety of optic types
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
Overall Length: 38.5 inches
Weight: 8 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP: $1,099
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
SIG Sauer | Cross Magnum
SIG Sauer’s Cross bolt-action rifle platform gains a magnum-caliber option in the Cross Magnum, with a quick-change barrel/receiver design and PRS-style enhancements throughout.
▶Folding stock
▶PRS-style grip
▶ARCA-compatible handguard
▶Radial compensator
Specifications
Caliber: .300 Win. Mag.
Magazine: Capacity 6 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 36 inches (folded), 45.2 inches (deployed)
Weight: 8 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $2,499
(603) 610-3000 sigsauer.com
Taurus | Expedition
Taurus’ first venture into the bolt-action-rifle arena is based on the Remington 700 action, wears a hammer-forged barrel and its stock features a scalloped cut to make it rest perfectly in a gun saddle or sandbag rest.
▶Fluted bolt
▶Removable bolt handle
▶Accepts AICS-pattern magazines
▶M-Lok rail for mounting bipods
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 39.3 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 2 ounces
MSRP: $990
(229) 515-8464 taurususa.com
