The precision rifle craze is ay least ten years old now and it shows no signs of slowing down. The allure of making a hit at hundreds and hundreds of yards is quite strong and very understandable, as is the blend of athleticism and brainpower needed to shoot a precision rifle match. Whatever the reason, the gun companies are responding to this demand and creating new precision rifles for 2025.
Auto-Ordnance | Thompson TAO50
A patent-pending roller-bearing bolt and muzzle brake smooth the action and tame the recoil of the mighty .50 BMG chambering in this semi-automatic platform.
▶Magpul MOE+ grip
▶Magpul PRS Gen3 stock
▶Timney AR-style trigger
▶Accu-Tac bipod
Specifications
Caliber: .50 BMG
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 29 inches
Overall Length: 61 inches
Weight: 25 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $8,699
(508) 795-3919 auto-ordnance.com
Browning | X-Bolt 2 All Purpose
Compact, maneuverable and hyper-accurate, this ranch-style rifle sports a newly designed, slimline magazine that adds a round of capacity. Rubber overmolding provides a firm grip, while the adjustable trigger promises zero creep. (Scope not included.)
▶Vari-Tech adjustable stock
▶Extended bolt handle
▶Fluted bolt
▶Threaded, heavy barrel
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 3 ounces
MSRP: $1,179.99
(800) 333-3288 browning.com
Bushmaster | BA50
This re-engineered .50 BMG semi-auto rifle sports a redesigned bolt that promises improved extraction and smooth feeding. It also offers familiar, AR-style controls and takedown to minimize the learning curve. (Scope not included.)
▶Ergo Tactical Super Ambi grip
▶Magpul PRS Gen3 stock
▶GG&G LCB-3 heavy-duty tactical bipod
▶Three-port muzzle brake
Specifications
Caliber: .50 BMG
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 29 inches
Overall Length: 56.75 inches
Weight: 29 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $6,878.95
(800) 883-6229 bushmaster.com
Caracal USA | CSR 338 Precision Bolt-Action Rifle
Built for both law enforcement and defense, the CSR 338 is a long-range tactical rifle that shoots .5 MOA with commercial, match-grade ammunition. Its numerous adjustments assure end-user fit, and the stock folds to simplify transport.
▶Three-port brake
▶Integral monopod
▶32CrMov barrel
▶KeyMod attachment system
Specifications
Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 27 inches
Overall Length: 48 inches
Weight: 13 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $6,700
(208) 323-8727 caracalusa.com
Century Arms | ASR
Chambered for the ultra-long-range-capable .338 Lapua Mag., the ASR also ships with a .308 Win. conversion kit that’s relatively simple to swap, making it possible to practice with the platform using far less-expensive ammunition.
▶One-piece aluminum receiver
▶20-MOA-canted optics rail
▶Adjustable, folding buttstock with monopod
▶AICS-pattern magazine
Specifications
Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 27 inches
Overall Length: 36.7 to 39.7 inches
Weight: 14 pounds, 4 ounces
MSRP: $3,199.99
(561) 908-7993 centuryarms.com
Christensen Arms | Evoke Precision
Sitting at the top of the new Evoke line, Christensen Arms’ Evoke Precision incorporates all of Evoke’s innovations to deliver on the company’s sub-MOA guarantee. The suppressor-ready barrel is made from 416R stainless steel in a #4 contour. The Evoke Precision is offered in a total of six different chamberings.
▶Adjustable FFT carbon-fiber cheek riser
▶Premium RFR muzzle brake
▶Proprietary precision action
▶Adjustable TriggerTech trigger
Specifications
Caliber: .308 Win.
Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 8 pounds, 6 ounces
MSRP: $1,048.99
(888) 517-8855 christensenarms.com
Ruger | Custom Shop Precision
Since its introduction in 2015, the Ruger Precision Rifle has been a solid option for those in the PRS community. In addition to new-and-improved design based on years of feedback from consumers, it is now available in multiple chamberings.
▶Heavy-contour barrel
▶20-MOA Picatinny rail
▶Interchangeably with AICS and M110/SR-25/DPMS/Magpul-style magazines
▶Three-lug bolt with 70-degree throw
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 47.25 inches
Weight: 12 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $2,149
(336) 949-5200 ruger.com
Tikka | T3x Ace Target
User-friendly gets a new definition with this new hyper-adjustable and ergonomic rifle from Finnish gunmaker, Tikka. Every shooter interface with the rifle is adjustable, making it possible for any shooter to get a perfect fit. Oodles of M-Lok slots along the long fore-end allow mounting a wide variety of accessories to further customize this rifle.
▶Adjustable, skeletonized stock
▶Adjustable, AR-pattern pistol grip
▶Two-stage, adjustable trigger
▶20-MOA-canted optics rail
Specifications
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Overall Length: 47.4 inches
Weight: 10 pounds, 10 ounces
MSRP: $1,999
(800) 545-9567 sako.global
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