SHOT Show 2024 Best New Rifles Lead

Best New Hunting Rifles for 2024

Firearms manufacturers are rolling out new hunting rifles for 2024 at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas and we’re giving you a close-up look at the best of the class.

New for 2024: Konus Eternity Riflescope

Developed with the precision of a First Focal Plane system and equipped with an accurate and versatile reticle of the PRS ballistic type, the Konus Eternity 6-24x50mm riflescope is notable for its extremely accessible zero-stop technology.

New for 2024: Sako Model 90 Peak

A rifle targeted at hunters from a company with a long and storied backcountry history, the Sako Model 90 Peak pushes the boundaries of a lightweight bolt gun, while still retaining the appearance and performance given by a classic steel barrel.

Alternative Ammo: .50 Beowulf vs .500 S&W

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

Behind the Bullet: .17 Winchester Super Magnum

If velocity is your thing, and you want the speediest rimfire cartridge currently available, look no further than the .17 WSM.

Head to Head: Common vs. Obscure Hunting Cartridges

What is it that makes a cartridge ideal for your hunting scenario? Perhaps it is ammo availability, or the individual connection with a particular cartridge. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of common and obscure loads.

Behind the Bullet: 350 Legend

The 350 Legend is designed specifically for hunters to deliver massive downrange energy transfer with improved penetration from a modern straight-walled cartridge.

Review: Christensen Arms MHR

A hybrid between a chassis rifle and hunting rifle, the MHR is a carbon fiber-barreled, bolt-action that combines a partial chassis with a conventional and modular buttstock and fore-end.

Review: TriStar Viper G2 Pro

Built specifically for duck hunters, the Viper G2 Pro features oversized operation controls, over-molded rubber grips on the stock and fore-end, an enlarged triangular safety and a larger mag well for easy loading.

Behind the Bullet: .303 British

The .303 British has a deeply rooted history in the era of exploration and is tied to the adventurers and hunters who headed to the wilds.

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