New for 2022 is Winchester’s Extreme Weather Model 70 MB chambered in the new 6.8 Western. This is the first 6.8 Western I’ve worked with and found it interesting. Delivering bullets with high B.C.s that are heavier than available for the 6.5 PRC holds promise. It was noted that...
Mauser’s M18 has been around for a couple of years, but 6.5 Creedmoor in this particular iteration of the model is new for 2022. Modzelewski said, “The Mauser has a good palm swell, and has a trigger that’s perfect for hunting.” It breaks cleanly at 2.5 pounds.
This rifle’s overall...
Benelli’s newest entry into the bolt-action rifle game is their Lupo. Characteristic of Benelli’s gun engineers, the Lupo presents a unique Italian flair. The rifle tested was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a new offering this year. The Lupo is fitted with a black synthetic stock, and Benelli designers paid...
Savage Arms’ 110 Carbon Tactical offers good balance and pairs together an exclusive PROOF Research stainless steel, carbon-fiber-wrapped, cut-rifled barrel with a rigid AccuFit Stock with AccuStock bedding, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger, threaded barrel, three sling swivel studs and beavertail forend...
Characteristic of Weatherby rifles, this Mark V 2.0 Backcountry wears the same classic Monte Carlo stock profile seen on their rifles for decades. We put the 6.5 Creedmoor model through its paces. It comes “woods ready” with a black and green camo finish on the stock and FDE Cerakote...
Franchi’s Momentum Elite is an ideal long-range rifle that wears the perfect barrel length for a 6.5 PRC. This rig has a great MSRP of $899, and can be found online for as little as $759. That’s a fantastic price for a 6.5 PRC rifle.
The Momentum Elite features a...
Another Italian import from Gardone Val Trompia, Sabatti is a relative newcomer to the scene in comparison to the oldest gunmaker in the valley. Ludovico Sabatti was a famous gunmaker in the early 1700s, and later generations of Sabatti gunmakers followed in his footsteps. You get the idea—the Sabatti...
Browning’s new X-Bolt Mountain Pro Long Range Burnt Bronze rose among the ranks this year. Chambered in 6.5 PRC, it sported a 26-inch barrel with an aggressive muzzle brake. It helped with recoil, but was not a favorite to shooters to either side of the bench when the Browning...
Utilizing the latest in carbon-fiber manufacturing, the Ridgeline FFT (Flash Forged Technology) weighs a pound less than previous models by introducing more weight-saving features such as an FFT carbon-fiber floor plate and bolt knob. The stylish paint scheme distinguishes the new model even further.
Christensen Arms’ 416R stainless steel carbon-fiber-wrapped...
A rifle for the next decade, the new Model 21 earned its top spot in Ballistic’s Best Bolt-Action Hunter for 2022 by offering a feature-rich production firearm that has the feel and performance of a custom build. Featuring premium components throughout and weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces, the 6.5...
