Two years ago, Tikka placed high in Ballistic’s Best with their T3x Tac A1. This rifle has the same action but lacks the chassis and higher Picatinny rail of its more tactical sibling. Instead, it has a much lighter and minimal stock as well as lighter barrel profile. This...
Daniel Defense is not the only AR-centered company that can make a bolt gun. Rock River Arms entered the fray with their RRBG. This is one nice rig featuring a bright SS barrel mated to a “proprietary action” and tucked into an incredible KRG Bravo Chassis. I’ll go out...
A couple of years ago, DD released the Delta 5 and it was more or less what the Cross is out of the gate—hunting focused and “general” in use. But since the Delta 5 came out, I and many others wondered when they’d release a more target-focused and target-friendly...
Also a brand new offering, the Sig Cross finally graces us with its presence. We’ve been waiting well over a year for the Cross production rifle since we first tested early prototypes. The Cross represents a fresher approach to the bolt-action rifle, bringing new design and processes like a...
Our first of firsts comes from Springfield Armory. That’s right, the maker of the M1A, 1911 and popular XD line of pistols. Heck it wasn’t long ago that they dropped their first AR platform and now they are taking on bolt-action rifles. We must say that the Waypoint is...
AIAX won the first Ballistic’s Best back in 2018. But does it have what it takes to win in 2020? In a word. Yes. This model is the solicitation-driven AXSR, a long-action, multi-caliber rifle based on the version submitted for military procurement.
It’s different in almost every aspect from the...
Masterpiece Arms is a staple if not a big chunk of the foundation of modern precision rifle shooting and competition. Their chassis took the space by storm, and they never stopped improving and bringing new products to market. Now they produce rifles, using their excellent chassis and other quality...
When you hear Falkor, it’s difficult to envision anything other than ultra-cool gas guns and an ultra-cool vibe. Well, it’s time to shed that image and think of high-order precision and actions that will make you sing, because the Falkor action is one of the finest you can buy,...
It really shouldn’t be a surprise that the MRAD came in first place. Developed for hard use to USSOCOM specifications, the MRAD is packed full of features. You can easily switch barrels and calibers—including long- and short-action calibers—while the chassis offers complete adjustability. All five evaluators, regardless of their...
Last year, the Tikka T3x TAC A1, the little brother of the SAKO TRG 22A1, impressed all of the evaluators and placed in the top three for Ballistic’s Best thanks to its effortless action and equally effortless accuracy. This year, the SAKO TRG 22A1 stepped into the ring and...
