The Momentum is Franchi’s step into the world of hunting rifles, and the company got it right on the first try. With an MSRP starting at about $600, the sleek bolt-action delivers excellent fit, finish and function.
The Tikka T3x Lite is a wonderful balance of portability, accuracy and dependability. It’s available in time-proven varmint and big-game calibers, has a user-adjustable trigger, the action is nicely bedded and it carries like a dream.
Remington’s new Model 783 Varmint combines a reliable action, a high-quality, heavy target barrel and a quality laminate varmint stock to create a tack-driver you can afford to own.
The new Bergara Premier Series Highlander is a fantastic all-around rifle that incorporates high-end features into a more affordable production package.
If you’re looking for the utmost in rimfire velocity to knock out groundhogs, prairie dogs and even coyotes, the Franklin Armory F17-L will bring it. Built on the AR platform and designed specifically for the .17 Winchester Super Mag., the F17-L uses a gas-piston operating system paired with a rotating, locking bolt—similar to what you’d find in a piston-driven centerfire AR.
True to its Mark V predecessors, the new Mark V Camilla delivers Weatherby’s top technological advancements famous for putting holes through dimes and knocking down large animals fast, and features several women-specific attributes that female hunters will appreciate.