Best Long Range Rifles

Best Overall Long-Range Rifle: Ruger Precision Rifle

Specs:

• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Action: Bolt action
• Capacity: 10+1
• Weight: 10.70 pounds
• Overall Length: 42.45 – 45.75 inches
• Barrel Length: 24 inches
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:8″
• Barrel Type: Cold hammer forged
• Barrel Material: Chrome-moly steel
• Muzzle: Hybrid Muzzlebrake
• Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
• Upper Receiver Material: 4140 chrome-moly steel
• Lower Receiver Material: 7075-T6 aluminum
• Lower Receiver Finish: Type III hard coat anodized
• Trigger Type: Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger
• Trigger Pull Weight: 2.25-5 pounds
• Handguard: 15″ Ruger Precision Rifle Short-Action M-Lok Handguard
• Stock: Ruger Precision MSR Stock
• Safety: Reversible safety selector
• Sights: No sights
• Magazine: Includes two (2) 10-round Magpul PMAGs

The Ruger Precision Rifle features a cold-hammer-forged barrel with 5R Rifling at minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum headspace, and a centralized chamber. It also comes with the Ruger Precision Rifle® Hybrid Muzzle Brake so you’ll barely feel the recoil. 

Its recoil management system helps improve accuracy by isolating the recoil from the receiver’s rear directly to its foldable buttstock. Plus its oversized bolt handle offers easy bolt manipulation for follow-up shots.

What Customers Say

Shot 4” gong at 600yrds repeatedly right out of the box… once I got it dialed in this thing was driving nails… great value for long-distance shooting.

Jeremy C.

I have successfully hunted hogs with a Ruger AR 556 for several years. However I felt the .556 lacks the knockdown power I was looking for. I purchased the RPR in 6.5 Creedmore to give me this. I have not been disappointed! The rifle consistently groups at sub MOA and provides the power to put a hog down and keep him down with a single shot. The trigger pull is a short and crisp 2.5 pounds. Recoil is negligible. The only negative that I find is the weight. After adding a infrared scope and illuminator you will definitely want to add a comfortable carry strap.

Byron P.

Best Lightweight Long-Range Rifle: Sig Cross Rifle

Specs:

• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel Length: 18 In (457 mm)
• Mags Included: (1) 5-round Polymer Mag
• Mag Type: AICS
• Action Type: Bolt Action
• Stock Type: Sig Precision Stock
• Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
• Trigger Type: 2-Stage Match
• Twist Rate: 1:8
• Forend Type: Alloy
• Grip Type: Polymer
• Receiver Finish: Black Anodized
• Overall Length: 38.5 Inches
• Overall Width: 2.9 Inches
• Height: 8 Inches
• Threads: 5/8 Inches – 24 tpi
• Accessory Rail: M-LOK
• Weight (Oz): 6.8 Lbs.

Aside from its efficiency in precision shooting, the Sig Cross rifle is reliable for backcountry hunting because it’s more lightweight than most bolt-action rifles. It has an adjustable butt pad that you can slide up and down according to your desired height. The skeletonized, foldable aluminum stock’s length of pull is also easily adjustable through a screw, as well as the cheek comb riser. It comes with an aluminum handguard that’s M-LOK compatible. Finally, its trigger pull weight can be adjusted from 2.5 to 4 pounds.

What Customers Say

My Cross in 6.5cm has absolutely zero issues and has run flawlessly. I followed the barrel break in/lubrication procedures and have had no problems. Shot .5 MOA over the weekend with factory Sellier and Bellot 140gr FMJ.

atwoodatwood1820

I have owned my Cross for about 6 months and mine feeds perfect and the bolt goes home with ease chambering a round. I’ve shot a lot of different loads and 1/2 to 1” groups are about the average I’ve gotten at 100 yards. Not a bad rifle but I’d have probably held out for the Tikka I wanted.

5150miner

Best Budget Long-Range Rifle: Bergara B14 HMR Bolt Action Rifle

Specs:

• Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
• Capacity: 5 Rounds
• Magazine: AICS Detachable
• Barrel Length: 22″
• Barrel Type: No.5 Taper
• Barrel Material: 4140CrMo steel Bergara barrel
• Barrel Finish: Matte blued
• Stock: Bergara HMR Molded with mini-chassis
• Rear butt-stock: Adjustable cheek piece, and length-of-pull
• Weight: 9.15 lbs

Bergara designed the B-14 HMR for hunting and competition shooting. It guarantees optimal precision and repeatable bedding with its free-floating button-rifle-honed barrel and integrated full-length mini-chassis that’s been molded into the stock. It also features a two-lug system that consists of a sliding plate extractor and a coned bolt nose and breech that guarantee hassle-free cartridge feeding and extraction. You’ll definitely enjoy how smoothly the bolt lift works especially with its extended knob. You’ll want to fling rounds in and out endlessly.

What Customers Say

I have had this gun a few months. Sub MOA with factory ammo. Shoots great and couldn’t complain about anything for the price. I have shot out to 900 yards with no problems.

Red82

Very well-built and extremely accurate. Everything you could want out of the box, no need for upgrades.

BigGame42

Tikka T3x Tac A1 Rifle

Specs:

• Action: Bolt
• Magazine Type: Detachable Box
• Stock Type: Folding, Fixed with Aluminum Bedding
• Trigger Type: Two Stage
• Muzzle Type: Threaded
• Magazine Capacity: 10+1
• Caliber/Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Twist Rate: 1:8″
• Orientation: Right
• Safety: 2-Position
• Barrel Material: Cold Hammer Forged
• Receiver Material: Steel
• Stock Material: Aluminum
• Receiver Finish: Black
• Stock Finish: Black
• Barrel Length: 24″
• Overall Length: 44-1/2″
• Weight: 10.4 lb

The Tikka T3x Tac A1 rifle comes with a 24-inch threaded barrel, M-LOK style rails at the front, an AR-type grip, and a foldable stock. The stock is solid and you can hear a positive click when you’re folding it and when you’re snapping it back. The stock is also adjustable with your cheek weld or if you want to add spaces or QD mounts and swivels. The adjustable trigger works smoothly with a crisp break. The actions on the T3x Tac A1 are buttery smooth because they’re Teflon-coated. The bolt, in particular, slides nicely and easily because of its Teflon coating.

What Customers Say

Fell in love with the Tikka instantly. It is quite a bit heavier than the MPR, but that’s not a bad thing for precision shooting. Going back tomorrow to pick up my new Tikka with Vortex Razor. Can’t wait to shoot it.

Kenneth B. Norris

It’s the most accurate rifle I have ever shot! I love my tac a1!

Chris06Young88

Mossberg MVP Precision

Specs:

• Action: Bolt
• Magazine Type: Remington Magpul P-Mag
• Stock Type: M-Lok Forend with Luth MBA-3 Adjustable
• Trigger Type: Adjustable LBA
• Muzzle Type: Threaded
• Magazine Capacity: 10+1
• Caliber/Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Twist Rate: 1:8″
• Hand: Right
• Receiver Material: Aluminum
• Barrel Finish: Matte Blue
• Stock Finish: Matte Hard Anodized
• Barrel Length: 24″
• Length of Pull: 12-1/2″ to 16-1/2″
• Overall Length: 43-1/4″
• Weight: 10 lbs
• Barrel Type: Medium Bull, Fluted

The Mossberg MVP precision rifle features a CNC-machined aluminum chassis and a free-floated medium bull contour barrel that promotes stability, rigidity, and precision. The muzzle is threaded so you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor. One of our favorite features is the user-adjustable trigger that allows you to adjust the trigger pull weight from 3 to 7 pounds. 

The Mossberg MVP precision rifle has several glove-friendly features, such as the oversized trigger guard and the scalloped bolt handle that gives more clearance when wearing gloves (or if you have large hands). Above all, what sets this rifle apart from other precision rifles is its compatibility with standard AR-style magazines – that’s convenience and capacity combined!

What Customers Say

Nice weapon! Shooting lollipops at 100 yards.

Clintlamay

It’s a real tack driver. It’s a sub-MOA gun all day long.

tacticalandpractical1776

Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD

Specs:

• Action Type: Bolt Action
• Barrel Length: 24″
• Capacity: 4-Round
• Cartridge: 308 Winchester
• Color: Black
• Finish: Black
• Front Sight: None
• Length: 43.6″
• Magazine Included: Hinged Floorplate
• Magazine Type: Fixed
• Muzzle: Plain
• Rear Sight: None
• Sights: None
• Stock Material: Polymer
• Weight: 7.5 lbs

The Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD features a heavy varmint profile barrel with a 1/10 twist rate. It also comes with an over-mold stock so it’s very comfortable to use. The stock system is aluminum pillar-bedded and promotes accuracy along with the free-floating barrel. The well-textured grip also offers better control. The best thing about this rifle is how well-balanced and lightweight it is at the same time.

What Customers Say

Nice rifle. I have a Hogue stock and I had to slightly trim the rubber away from the barrel but other than that I love mine and had no issues.

Vanillagorilla9841

My first precision rifle, still got it. It’s come a long way with all the additions. The best group was 1 Moa at 200 yards with half at shooting GM2 175gr fed. Insanely accurate.

Canadiangunguy5512