The best bolt-action rifles Americans can’t stop buying

To identify the 10 most popular bolt-action rifles in America, 24/7 Wall St. used a report from Gungenius with sales data compiled from online firearms marketplace GunBroker.com. This ranking is based on 2023 sales figures, although specific sales numbers have not been disclosed. Many of the rifles on this list come in a wide range of calibers, giving hunters an experience tailored to their specific needs. (Here’s a look at the 14 most versatile shotgun cartridges.)

Bolt-action rifles are renowned for their accuracy. Their simple design and minimal moving parts make for a clean burning process, allowing for precision. Because the bolt handle must be manually operated, this rifle allows for a more deliberate shooting style and a well-placed single shot. Hunters and the military value bolt-action rifles for clean, accurate hits on long-range targets. (Here’s a look at every standard American military rifle since the American Revolution.)

10. Winchester Model 70 Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $1,220
• Available rooms include: .243, .270, .270 WSM, .308, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag., 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WSM, 6.5 PRC
• Parent company: The Herstal Group
• US Winchester Rifle Production in 2021: 0
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: None

9. Weatherby Vanguard Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $480
• Available rooms include: .223, .243, .270, 7mm Rem., .308, .30-06, .300, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC
• Parent company: Weatherby
• US Weatherby Rifle Production in 2021: 7,630 (0.2% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Sheridan, WY

8. Mossberg Patriot Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $350
• Available rooms include: .243, .270, 7mm PRC, .308, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag., 6.5 PRC, .450 Bushmaster, .400 Legend
• Parent company: OF Mossberg & Sons, Maverick Arms
• US Mossberg and Maverick Rifle Production in 2021: 70,700 (1.8% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: North Haven, CT and Eagle Pass, TX

7. Tikka T3 series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $680
• Available rooms include: .223, .243, .270, 7mm Rem. Mag., .308, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag., 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WSM, 6.5 PRC
• Parent company: Beretta Holdings
• US Beretta Rifle Production in 2021: 1,177 (0.0% of all US made rifles)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Gallatin, TN (Beretta USA)

6. CZ-USA Model 457 Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $550
• Available rooms include: .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR
• Parent company: Colt CZ Group
• US CZ-USA Rifle Production in 2021: 188 (0.0% of all US made rifles)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Kansas City, KS

5. Savage Axis series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $270
• Available rooms include: .223, .270, .30-06, .308, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Parent company: Savage Arms, Inc.
• 2021 wild US rifle production: 392,880 (10.0% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Westfield, MA

4. Savage 10/110 series of rifles

• Approximate. basic retail price: $460
• Available rooms include: .223, .270, .30-06, .308, .450 Bushmaster, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Parent company: Savage Arms, Inc.
• 2021 wild US rifle production: 392,880 (10.0% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Westfield, MA

3. Browning X-Bolt Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $740
• Available rooms include: .223, .243, .270, .270 WSM, .30-06, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Parent company: The Herstal Group
• Browning US rifle production in 2021: 1
• US Production Locations in 2021: Morgan, UT (Browning)

2. Remington Model 700 Series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $421
• Available rooms include: .223, .243, .270, .270 WSM, .30-06, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Parent company: RemArms
• US Remington Rifle Production in 2021: 23,444 (0.6% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Ilion, NY

1. American Ruger series

• Approximate. basic retail price: $480
• Available rooms include: .30-06, .243, .270, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Parent company: Sturm, Ruger & Company
• U.S. Ruger Rifle Production in 2021: 736,664 (18.7% of all rifles made in the US)
• US manufacturing locations in 2021: Prescott, AZ, Southport, CT, Mayodan, NC and Newport, NH

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