As the holidays approach, finding the perfect gift for competitive shooters can be tricky. This guide highlights top rifle picks for both newcomers and seasoned athletes—ensuring a festive season full of joy and a strong start to 2026 on the range.
Ruger RPR 6 mm GT
The Ruger RPR chambered in 6 mm GT offers production precision with custom features: heavy-contour barrel, adjustable stock, Magpul MOE‑K2+ grip, M‑LOK handguard, 20‑MOA Picatinny rail and a TriggerTech two-stage trigger. Finish is Stealth Gray Cerakote. Paired with a quality optic, this rifle is an ideal entry into precision long-range shooting, including PRS and NRL competition. Starts at $2,799.99, ruger.com
Savage Arms RXR22
The Savage RXR22 is a semi‑automatic rimfire offering adaptability and value. Features include a blowback action, a 16½-inch threaded barrel, polymer receiver with integrated Picatinny rail, under‑fore-end rail, quick‑release trigger group and Ruger 10/22 compatibility. Comes with a 10‑round .22 Long Rifle rotary magazine in the box. $299, savagearms.com
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Walnut
Smith & Wesson updates the Model 1854 with this walnut‑furnished, .30‑30-chambered lever‑action rifle that combines vintage looks with modern features: forged Melonite receiver, 20-inch threaded barrel, optics‑ready Picatinny rail, M‑LOK fore-end, XS ghost‑ring sights and a six‑round tubular magazine. $1,499, smith-wesson.com
Springfield Armory SAINT Victor AR-15
Springfield Armory’s SAINT Victor is a do‑everything, optics-ready AR‑15, featuring a 16-inch, 1:7-inch twist nitride barrel, SOPMOD B5 stock, ambidextrous controls, full‑length Picatinny rail, extensive M‑LOK slots and user‑serviceable trigger options. A solid all-around AR-15 rifle for beginners and experts alike. Starts at $1,249, springfield-armory.com
TriStar Arms KR22
TriStar Arms’ new KR22 is a semi-automatic rimfire carbine chambered in .22 Long Rifle that accepts Ruger 10/22 pattern magazines (two 10-round magazines included). Ready for a suppressor or other muzzle device with an 18.6-inch threaded barrel, there’s also a Picatinny rail, adjustable fiber-optic front sight, synthetic stock with adjustable comb and a reversible bolt. $289, tristararms.com
