Even in a marketplace filled with semi-automatic designs of every imaginable flavor, the tried-and-true bolt-action still holds a secure place among today’s firearm enthusiasts. From cutting-edge precision rifles designed for competition or hunting to traditionally styled, wood-stocked rifles that emulate designs from yesteryear, 2026 saw the introduction of an incredible array of bolt-action rifles.
Barrett | MRAD Covert
This compact, highly mobile iteration of the famed MRAD sports a folding stock and quick disassembly to enable the rifle to pack into a bag or backpack for rapid transport. Also chambered in .308 Win., it promises five-shot, sub-.85-MOA accuracy and is fully compatible with extant MRAD barrel conversion kits.
▶ User-changeable barrel system
▶ Fully adjustable folding stock
▶ Fluted barrel with muzzle brake
▶ Magpul MOE pistol grip
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 17 inches
Overall Length: 40.4 inches
Weight: 11 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $6,985
(615) 896-2938 barrett.net
Bergara | Platinum Stalker
The stock looks like wood, but it acts like laminate—that is, it’s more weather-resistant, lighter weight and more rigid. This gun also sports one of Bergara’s in-house-built stainless-steel barrels and Cerakoted action. The Remington 700 footprint makes aftermarket parts easy to find.
▶ Machined M5-pattern bottom metal internal magazine with hinged floorplate
▶ Omni muzzle brake
▶ TriggerTech Primary trigger
▶ Detachable box magazine
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 39.75 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces
MSRP: $1,749
(877) 892-7544 bergara.online/us
Blaser | R8 Professional 2.0
Featuring an ergonomically optimized pistol grip, the R8 Professional 2.0’s ambidextrous palm swell fits both right- and left-handed shooters and makes the switch-barrel platform even more versatile. Dozens of calibers are available from .17 HMR to .500 Jeffrey.
▶ Adjustable comb
▶ DLC A+ carbon-coated barrel
▶ Threaded barrel
▶ Elastomer grip inserts on fore-end and pistol grip
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds
Barrel Length: 23 inches
Overall Length: 40.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces
MSRP: $6,044
(210) 377-2527 blaser.de/en
Christensen Arms | Ridgeline Safari
Packed with features, the new Ridgeline Safari is supremely task oriented when taken afield. The rifle incorporates a carbon-fiber-wrapped, freefloat, threaded barrel that’s been hand-lapped. The action sits in an aluminum bedding block, and is pillar bedded. Also, there’s a Picatinny fore-end rail, flush-cup sling mounts and an improved bolt release. Additional chamberings include 7 mm Backcountry, .300 Win. Mag. and .375 H&H.
▶ Enlarged aluminum bolt knob
▶ Spiral-fluted bolt
▶ TriggerTech trigger
▶ European Walnut stock
Specifications
Caliber: 7 mm PRC
Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds
Barrel Length: 22 inches
Overall Length: 44.25 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $2,149
(888) 517-8855 christensenarms.com
CVA | Cascade Rimfire XT
This Spanish-designed bolt-action rimfire is the little brother of the centerfire Cascade and features a threaded barrel, two-piece Picatinny rail for optics and a 10/22-compatible 10-round rotary magazine. All the fun of .22 LR in a lightly modernized package.
▶ Tungsten Cerakote finish
▶ Oversize bolt knob
▶ QD swivel studs
▶ Painted polymer in olive drab with black web/fleck texturing
Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 35.5 inches
Weight: 4 pounds, 12 ounces
MSRP: $399
(770) 449-4687 bpioutdoors.com
EAA | Balikli BLK Bolt-Action
An homage to the Remington 700 design, the Balikli BLK carries forward the classic bolt-action design. Old-world craftsmanship meets modern manufacturing processes to deliver a rifle that captures the features treasured by American hunters and sport shooters alike.
▶ Turkish walnut stock
▶ Threaded barrel
▶ Detachable box magazine
▶ Two-position safety
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 41.4 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $669
(321) 639-4842 eaacorp.com
Franchi | MULE
Combining the best of the scout- and ranch-rifle worlds, the MULE (Momentum Utility Light Elite) is available in both the .223 Rem. (shown) and in a more traditional .308 Win. version, both with detachable magazines, accessory slots and a one-piece Picatinny rail section for optics.
▶ Integrated flip-up front and rear sights
▶ M-Lok slot fore-end
▶ Light-contour, threaded barrel
▶ User-adjustable trigger
Specifications
Caliber: .223 Rem.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 16 inches
Overall Length: 38.3 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP $1,559
(301) 283-6981 franchiusa.com
Franklin Armory | Prevail
At the heart of Franklin Armory’s new Prevail line of precision bolt-action rifles is the innovative Total Round Control (TRC) action. The patent-pending TRC action is designed to control each round through the entire feeding and extraction cycle, so nothing is left to chance.
▶ Carbon-fiber stock
▶ 20-MOA Picatinny optics rail
▶ AICS-pattern magazine
▶ Carbon-ceramic barrel
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 43.75 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces
MSRP: $3,900
(775) 783-4313 franklinarmory.com
Glenfield | Model A
Based on the first generation of Ruger American bolt-action rifles, the domestically produced Model A was crafted with simplicity in mind. It’s designed to be a reliable, durable, affordable tool that can routinely satisfy many of the chores expected of a centerfire rifle.
▶ User-adjustable trigger
▶ One-piece Picatinny optics base
▶ Cold-hammer-forged barrel
▶ Threaded muzzle
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 40 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces
MSRP: $529
(336) 949-5200 glenfieldfirearms.com
Langdon Tactical LTT | Impact bolt-action
If you are looking for supreme accuracy with minimum hassle, the LTT Impact may be for you. Built on the Tikka T3x action, Langdon Tactical tweaks the Impact with premium components to create a rifle that promises to be able to engage targets at 1,000 yards and farther.
▶ Tikka two-stage trigger
▶ KRG X-Ray chassis
▶ Cold-hammer-forged barrel
▶ Burris XTR III scope included
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 45 inches
Weight: 13 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP: $4,999
(571) 385-2979 langdontactical.com
Nosler | Model 48 Mountain Carbon, Left-Handed
Built to the same standards as every Nosler rifle, the left-handed Model 48 Mountain Carbon promises precision and reliability in a purpose-built configuration for southpaw shooters.
▶ Timney trigger
▶ Two-position safety
▶ Carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel
▶ Graphite Black Cerakote metal finish
Specifications
Caliber: 28 Nosler
Magazine Capacity: 3 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 44.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
MSRP: $3,995
(800) 285-3701 nosler.com
Sako | 90 Grizzly
A rifle that blends tradition and modern performance, the 90 Grizzly wears a high-grade walnut stock with rosewood details that provides both beauty and ergonomic comfort. The fluted, stainless steel barrel with a Graphite Black Cerakote finish promises added durability in every environment. It is also available in .308 Win., .270 Win. and .30-’06 Sprg.
▶ Machined-in Picatinny optics rails
▶ Fluted, medium contour barrel
▶ QD sling sockets
▶ Double-plunger extractor
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 22 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces
MSRP: $2,999
(800) 545-9567 berettausa.com
Savage Arms | 110 Ultralite Pro
Built as a versatile hunting rifle, the 110 Ultralite Pro features a Savage-exclusive camo stock complete with the company’s AccuFit v2 stock system, as well as a threaded, carbon-fiber barrel, 20-MOA Picatinny optics rail and AICS-pattern detachable box magazine.
▶ Limbsaver recoil pad
▶ Omniport muzzle brake
▶ User-adjustable AccuTrigger
▶ Blackout Cerakote-finished receiver
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 3 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 41.8 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces
MSRP: $1,949
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
Spandau | RL Bolt-Action
Initially available in a short-action receiver compatible with Remington 700 actions, the RL offers an attractive, wooden-stocked bolt-action rifle complete with a single-piece Picatinny rail for easy mounting of optics.
▶ Oversize bolt knob
▶ 5R-rifled barrel
▶ AICS-pattern magazines
▶ Turkish walnut stock
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 40 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
MSRP: $799
(865) 604-6894 spandauarms.com
Springfield Armory | Heatseeker
The Heatseeker is known for utilizing proven Remington 700-pattern-compatible Model 2020 bolt action (stainless receiver, dual locking lugs, fluted nitride bolt, EDM raceways) with AR-like features. This new round of Heatseekers offers 20-inch (for .308 Win.) and 22-inch (for 6.5 Creedmoor) barrels.
▶ B5 Systems Collapsible Precision Stock
▶ Sharps Bros. Heatseeker M-Lok chassis
▶ TriggerTech adjustable trigger
▶ Carbon-fiber barrel
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 38.25 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces
MSRP: $2,355
(309) 944-8706 springfield-armory.com
Winchester | Model 70 Super Grade AAA Claro
Not only does this Model 70 feature excellent fit and finish, polished, deeply blued steel and a finely checkered AAA Claro walnut stock, it also sports a pre-’64 action for added panache. It is available in 10 chambering options.
▶ Pachmayr Decelrator recoil pad
▶ M.O.A. trigger
▶ Shadowline cheekpiece
▶ Controlled-round feed
Specifications
Caliber: 6.8 Western
Magazine Capacity: 3 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 44.25 inches
Weight: 8 pounds
MSRP: $2,389
(800) 333-3288 winchesterguns.com
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