Bergara may very well be the sleeper of the bunch. The company is known for its accurate barrels, and the Premier Ridgeback doesn’t disappoint. It features Bergara’s Premier action—the same one used in the company’s Custom Series rifles—which has a floating bolt head, a cone-shaped bolt nose and a...
Iconic, nostalgic and desirable, but new? The M24 has served our country for many years in the hands of U.S. Army snipers and marksmen. What makes the latest incarnation, the M24A2 Sniper Weapon System (SWS), new is that it is now available for consumption by the general public, which...
Now for the top five. The Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range was one of the lightest contestants. Meant as a crossover long-range target/hunting rifle, it brings a super-slick action with three lugs and a short 60-degree throw to the table. The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering offers a bit more recoil...
Another company known for its AR-platform rifles, Idaho-based Seekins Precision has a reputation for making good stuff. The original HAVAK came online in 2018 for hunters, but the long-awaited Bravo is now hitting the streets. This is a more tactical/target-based rifle that uses the same HAVAK action while borrowing...
Daniel Defense’s first entry into the bolt-action arena is the Delta 5. It’s a rifle that can handle a number of tasks, and it’s modular, as the hammer-forged barrel can be replaced by the user without any headspacing work. So, shooters will eventually be able to switch out barrels...
Weatherby entered this year’s contest with its Mark V Accumark Elite, which mates a fluted, 26-inch barrel with the company’s six-lug action. The bolt has a very short 55-degree throw and is surprisingly fast and easy to use. The rifle also has several other features that today’s discerning shooters...
Known for its lightweight, premium carbon-fiber-wrapped barrels, Proof Research also offers a line of complete rifles for discerning shooters. The TAC III is Proof’s ultimate bad boy. It’s outfitted with a Big Horn action with an integral recoil lug, a carbon-fiber stock, a TriggerTech trigger and, of course, a...
With an MSRP of just $910, Mossberg set out to create a super-affordable rifle with its MVP Long Range (LR) in 6.5 Creedmoor. Mossberg has packed a lot into the economical lead-slinger and given it flexibility with SR-25-style magazine compatibility. Our test model came with a fluted, 22-inch, medium-bull...
