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From featherweight mountain rigs to suppressor-ready workhorses, these 15 rifles deliver real-world accuracy, smart features, and gift-list heat for 2025.
Read This First: How We Picked 2025’s Standouts
The holidays are a perfect time to upgrade your hunting kit or start dropping hints. From ultralight rifles to cutting-edge optics-ready builds, 2025 brought gear that matters in the field. Below are 15 manufacturer-fresh picks, each chosen for accuracy, carry weight, and hunter-focused features. Skim the Quick Specs under each model, then hit the price button when one fits your tag and terrain.
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- Seekins Havak Element M3: Ultralight Build, Sub MOA Bite
- Browning X-Bolt 2: Glassy Bolt Throw, Fit That Locks In
- Winchester Wildcat SR: Quiet Rimfire Fun That Works
- Chiappa Big Badger: Fold It, Pack It, Tag Out
- Mossberg Patriot Suppressor Ready Carbine: Compact And Capable
- Sig Sauer CROSS Sawtooth 6.5 PRC: Hike Light, Hit Far
Seekins Havak Element M3: Ultralight Build, Sub MOA Bite
Seekins Precision keeps the mountain crowd smiling with the Havak Element M3, an ultralight that still prints tiny. Aluminum action, that is engineered for the latest extra high-pressure cartridges like the 277 Fury and the 7 Backcountry. The carbon barrel, and a weight that lands at 6 lbs with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. Chamberings include 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 Win Mag with threaded 22 to 24-inch barrels for suppressor use. It is purpose-built for harsh terrain where a pound saved buys another ridge. More on the HAVAK M3 here
🛒 Check Current Price for Seekins Havak Element M3 on GunsAmericaHavak Element M3 Quick Specs
| Model | Havak Element M3 |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, .300 Win Mag |
| Barrel Length | 22 to 24 in, threaded |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | 6 lbs |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Browning X-Bolt 2: Glassy Bolt Throw, Fit That Locks In
Browning’s X-Bolt 2 evolves a trusted platform. The bolt cycles fast and smoothly when a second shot matters. The DLX adjustable trigger breaks clean, and the Vari-Tech stock system dials fit for different shooters. Calibers run from .243 Win to .300 Win Mag with 22 to 26 inch barrels. Weight ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 lbs, depending on trim. It blends precision, comfort, and adaptability in one sleek rig. Check out options with Browning
🛒 Check Current Price for Browning X-Bolt 2 on GunsAmericaX-Bolt 2 Quick Specs
| Model | X-Bolt 2 |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .243 Win to .300 Win Mag |
| Barrel Length | 22 to 26 in |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | 6.5 to 7.5 lbs |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Winchester Wildcat SR: Quiet Rimfire Fun That Works
The Wildcat SR is a rimfire built for small game and stealthy chores. A suppressor-ready threaded barrel keeps shots discreet, and the lightweight polymer stock handles easily for new and seasoned hunters alike. Simple takedown makes cleaning quick after long days in the field. It is affordable, reliable, and fun. Wildcat options
🛒 Check Current Price for Winchester Wildcat SR on GunsAmericaWildcat SR Quick Specs
| Model | Wildcat SR |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Rimfire |
| Barrel Length | Threaded |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Chiappa Big Badger: Fold It, Pack It, Tag Out
Chiappa’s Big Badger is a folding single-shot built for practicality and portability. Offered in .410, .30-30 Win, and 350 Legend, it carries a 20-inch barrel, a steel rod stock with cheek height adjustment, and weighs 5.3 to 5.5 lbs. Folded, it measures 35 inches overall and brings Pic rail plus M-Lok for accessories. Simple and versatile for small game or camp duty.
Learn More HERE.
🛒 Check Current Price for Chiappa Big Badger on GunsAmericaBig Badger Quick Specs
| Model | Big Badger |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .410, .30-30 Win, 350 Legend |
| Barrel Length | 20 in |
| Overall Length | 35 in folded |
| Weight | 5.3 to 5.5 lbs |
| Capacity | Single shot |
| MSRP | N/A |
Springfield Model 2020 Boundary: Balanced And Proven
Springfield’s Model 2020 Boundary balances precision with reliability. Chamberings include 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, .308 Win, and .300 Win Mag with 22 to 24-inch barrels and synthetic stock options. It carries a sub-MOA guarantee and weighs about 7 lbs, a steady pick for big game from timber to open country. Model 2020 Boundary specs and options here
🛒 Check Current Price for Springfield Model 2020 on GunsAmericaModel 2020 Boundary Quick Specs
| Model | Model 2020 Boundary |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag |
| Barrel Length | 22 to 24 in |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | About 7 lbs |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Mossberg Patriot Suppressor Ready Carbine: Compact And Capable
Mossberg’s Patriot Suppressor Ready Carbine is built for quick handling in tight cover. It brings a threaded muzzle, spiral fluted bolt, and a detachable magazine with chamberings like .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor. For hogs or brush country deer, it is a smart blend of performance and price. Build yours here
🛒 Check Current Price for Mossberg Patriot Supressor Ready on GunsAmericaPatriot Carbine Quick Specs
| Model | Patriot Suppressor Ready Carbine |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Barrel Length | Threaded |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacity | Detachable magazine |
| MSRP | N/A |
Sig Sauer CROSS Sawtooth 6.5 PRC: Hike Light, Hit Far
The CROSS Sawtooth is a precision hunting platform trimmed for backcountry miles. Chambered in 6.5 PRC, it carries a 24-inch Proof Research carbon barrel, a folding stock, and an ARCA rail, all at about 6.5 lbs. It is built to handle rugged terrain and still land hits at a distance. Get yours HERE
🛒 Check Current Price for Cross Sawtooth 6.5 PRC on GunsAmericaCROSS Sawtooth Quick Specs
| Model | CROSS Sawtooth |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5 PRC |
| Barrel Length | 24 in, Proof Research |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | About 6.5 lbs |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Savage 110 Ultralite Elite: Featherweight, Sub MOA Confidence
Savage’s 110 Ultralite Elite is tuned for extreme terrain, coming in under 6 lbs thanks to a carbon fiber wrapped Proof Research barrel and skeletonized receiver. It is still a sub-MOA shooter. Chamberings include options like 6.5 PRC and .308 Win with 22 to 24-inch barrels and a Cerakote finish. Mountain miles, meet accuracy. 110 Ultralite Elite
🛒 Check Current Price for Savage 110 Ultralite Elite on GunsAmerica110 Ultralite Elite Quick Specs
| Model | 110 Ultralite Elite |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Includes 6.5 PRC, .308 Win |
| Barrel Length | 22 to 24 in |
| Overall Length | N/A |
| Weight | Under 6 lbs |
| Capacity | N/A |
| MSRP | N/A |
Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite: Durable, Field Priced
Rugged and accessible, the 110 Trail Hunter Lite brings a weather-resistant Cerakote finish, a tough synthetic stock, and a threaded 22-inch barrel. Chamberings include .243 Win, .270 Win, .308 Win, and 6.5 Creedmoor. Both 110 models use the adjustable AccuTrigger set from 1.5 to 4 lbs and carry sub-MOA potential. 110 Trail Hunter Lite
🛒 Check Current Price for Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite on GunsAmericaFinal Take: Gear That Earns Its Keep
2025 is stacked with rifles that push weight down and performance up. From ultralight mountain builds to suppressor-ready carbines, this list delivers accuracy, reliability, and confidence. Whether you are glassing ridges for elk, stalking timber whitetails, or prepping for a backcountry haul, these picks help make every shot count and every hunt memorable.
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