{"id":212271,"date":"2025-01-28T11:03:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T17:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=212271"},"modified":"2026-01-29T05:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:36:52","slug":"must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-See! Watchtower Firearms&#8217; Bridger Rifle &#8212; SHOT Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At SHOT Show 2025, Watchtower Firearms launched a bolt-action hunting rifle with a unique twist, called the Bridger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rifle is named after American frontiersman and explorer, Jim Bridger and is basically a high-end hunting rifle with a few special features and the implementation of some different barrel technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though, things are never really this simple, are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4800-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A rifle is staged on a tabletop, pointing to the right. People are in the background, walking around.\" class=\"wp-image-212273\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watchtower&#8217;s Bridger is a rifle system designed for repeatable accuracy and extreme durability needed during the most demanding hunts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-bridger-unique\">What Makes Bridger Unique?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going into a bit more detail, the Bridger uses a stainless steel, structured barrel that is sleeved with titanium. This has a number of benefits that include increased structural rigidity, improved thermal transfer, and decreased weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am familiar with aluminum and carbon fiber-sleeved barrels, but this is the first titanium-sleeved barrel that I&#8217;ve seen. Aluminum transfers heat better than titanium, and carbon fiber transfers heat worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this information, you would assume aluminum is the best choice, but titanium has improved dimensional stability when compared to aluminum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that titanium does not expand and contract much when temperatures fluctuate, but aluminum does. This may be an important factor in shot-to-shot consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4804-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A rifle barrel lays on a black tabletop. There is a cutaway halfway down the barrel that shows intricate machinework under the outer sleeve.\" class=\"wp-image-212276\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This cutaway of the titanium outer sleeve on a Bridger rifle shows the intricate machine work done to the barrel by Watchtower that adds structural rigidity while keeping the weight down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-end-construction\">High-End Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bridger features a carbon fiber McMillan Mountain Tracker rifle stock. This stock keeps the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/firearms\/rifles\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Must-See! Watchtower Firearms' Bridger Rifle -- SHOT Show 2025\">rifle<\/a> system light and provides different mounting point options for tripods and bipods with integrated ARCA and Picatinny rail segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few other great components include a Timney Hunter Elite trigger, Hawkins Precision Long Action Magnum magazine, and some sturdy coatings on the bolt and barreled action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4803-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The bottom of a rifle is on display, showing a metal magazine, attachment points for tripods, and the profile of the rifle trigger.\" class=\"wp-image-212275\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watchtower&#8217;s Bridger rifle comes with one Hawkins Precision detachable magazine and integrated ARCA rail, among other things.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications-and-features\">Specifications and Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caliber: 7mm PRC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel Type: Stainless Titanium Hybrid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel Length: 22 in. (560 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twist Rate: 1:8 RH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rifling: 5R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muzzle: Threaded 5\/8-24 tpi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action Type: Long Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiver: Stainless Steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bolt: Graphite PVD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety: Timney 2-Position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire Control Group: Timney \u2013 Curved Hunter Elite Trigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Base: 3\u201d Arca Swiss Rail and 3.5\u201d Picatinny Mount Plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock: McMillan Mountain Tracker (Carbon Fiber)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazine Type: Hawkins Precision Long Action Magnum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall Length: 43.6 in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry Weight (Without Magazine): 6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish: Cerakote H-series (H-235)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items Included\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watchtower Soft Rifle Case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifetime Warranty Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1x Hawkins Precision Long Action Magnum Magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1x Rifle Lock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSRP: $6,499.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4809-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A closeup look at the end of the rifle shows an aggressive muzzle brake.\" class=\"wp-image-212278\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This aggressive and lightweight Ti muzzlebrake will do a fantastic job at reducing recoil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-great-option\">A Great Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridger is only available in 7mm PRC at the moment, which also means that there is no short action model. The <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt-365-testedbrowning-x-bolt-speed-lr-7mm-prc\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Must-See! Watchtower Firearms' Bridger Rifle -- SHOT Show 2025\">7mm PRC<\/a> is a fantastic all-around cartridge for hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are shooting deer, elk, predators, or moose, it is more than capable of ethically taking them down at various ranges. The fit, finish, and design of this rifle are superb, but I do not have hands-on experience with any Watchtower firearms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4801-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of the ejection port side of a rifle action.\" class=\"wp-image-212274\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watchtower&#8217;s Bridger features an aftermarket Rem700-style action that has tight tolerances and the improvements you&#8217;d expect from a high-end rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the sub-MOA accuracy guarantee and lifetime warranty that they offer, it is obvious that Watchtower Firearms is confident in its products. I hope to be getting this one in for review in the future, so watch for the full review here on GunsAmerica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/watchtowerfirearms.com\/premiere-firearms\/bridger\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Must-See! Watchtower Firearms' Bridger Rifle -- SHOT Show 2025\">Bridger here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"must-see-watchtower-firearms-bridger-rifle-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Must-See! 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