8 Great New Hunting Rifles 2023 Lead

8 Great New Hunting Rifles for 2023

Here’s a closer look at some of the most exciting hunting rifles introduced this year.

Hardware: CVA Cascade XT

The new XT (X-Treme) is CVA’s precision-oriented rifle in the company’s popular Cascade rifle series, and boasts several features that make it an ideal multipurpose hunting rifle. 

Head to Head: 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Among those cartridges which are considered the bare minimum for an all-around choice—and that includes the African heavyweights—the 9.3x62mm Mauser and .375 H&H Magnum are undoubtedly two of the best. Which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Hardware: Mauser M18 Savanna

Delivering superb accuracy and ruggedness at an attractive price point, Mauser’s new M18 Savanna features a savanna-colored polymer stock with soft grip inlays on at the pistol grip and fore-end and a threaded barrel for the addition of a suppressor or muzzle brake.  

Head to Head: .348 Winchester vs. .358 Winchester

Between the .348 Winchester and .358 Winchester, which cartridge is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

New for 2023: Browning X-Bolt Stalker LR

The X-Bolt Stalker LR was designed for long-range shooting with a high strength steel receiver, heavy sporter contour barrel, removable muzzle brake, removable magazine, top-tang thumb safety, extended bolt handle and composite stock with an adjustable comb.

Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Both the .35 Whelen and .375 H&H Magnum are classic cartridges that have the horsepower to take larger game species. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Hardware: Winchester Model 70 Extreme VSX MB

We’ve come to expect solid reliability from the Model 70 rifle, and the Extreme TrueTimber VSX MB doesn’t disappoint. It’s built for the backcountry and loaded with modern features like a threaded muzzle, fluted barrel, Cerakote finish and quality composite stock.

CVA Announces Cascade XT Bolt-Action Rifle

CVA has announced the Cascade XT (X-Treme), a bolt-action rifle that sports weight-reducing barrel fluting and a radial muzzle break as standard equipment.

Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum

One is a newbie and the other ranks among the most popular hunting cartridges sold to this day, but both have appreciable characteristics. Which cartridge is the better choice for the hunter? Here’s a detailed look at the pros and cons of each.

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