For a few years, SHOT Present has signaled new product introductions within the firearms business. Although many corporations have begun launching weapons earlier or all year long, SHOT remains to be full of recent rifles. Typically we get a sneak peek on the rifles which are coming, and typically we uncover surprising gems on the vary and on the expo ground. Both approach, we’ll offer you a take a look at among the most fascinating and thrilling new rifles, and proceed to replace this story as we discover extra to cowl all through the week. For now, we’ve discovered a brand new hybrid motion in a bolt gun, a carbon-fiber lever gun, high-end precision rifles, and extra.
Franklin Armory Prevail
Key Options
- Cartridges: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., .300 WSM
- Weight: To be introduced
- New whole spherical management motion design
- Device-less takedown on the bolt
- AG Composites inventory
- Carbon and fluted metal barrel choices
- Value: Round $3,200 (metal barrel); $3,800 (carbon fiber)
Introduced shortly earlier than SHOT present, the Franklin Armory Prevail is a brand new bolt-action rifle that guarantees to mix the perfect of controlled-round-feed and push-feed actions. They’re calling this a complete spherical management motion. What which means is it has a CRF extractor underneath which the case head slides as quickly because it clears the journal feed lips, however the case then hits an actuator that permits the plunger ejector to press onto the case — the extractor and ejector collectively are holding the case securely. Conventional CRF actions use a stationary ejector as a result of the case interfaces the with the bolt face by sliding onto it, the place many push feeds use a spring-loaded ejector onto with the case head is pushed. This combines each parts.
The Prevail from Franklin Armory Is a Completely New Bolt Design
“This represents most likely two strong years of engineering, and the engineers did a implausible job as a result of it was not simply the bolt, there was a complete bunch to it they needed to [develop],” says Jay Jacobson, the president of Franklin Armory.
The rifle has a brief bolt throw, makes use of removable magazines, and the motion is appropriate with M700-pattern shares. It can start delivery round April.
Henry Repeating Arms SPD Predator
Key Options
- Cartridge:.223 Rem/5.56 NATO
- Capability: 10 Rounds
- Barrel: 18-inch free-floated carbon-wrapped barrel
- Consists of Harris S-LM bipod
- Adjustable cheek piece
- Value: $2,510
This lever gun from Henry is a devoted construct for predator hunters that comes with every little thing you see within the picture, aside from the suppressor. Probably the most fascinating factor about this rifle is the addition of a carbon-fiber barrel, which is manufactured by BSF Barrels. Carbon barrels have gotten commonplace on bolt-rifles however is a brand new (and funky) addition to the lever gun. The SPD Predator comes with what Henry says is the primary 3-shot MOA assure within the lever gun market, they usually’re calling it essentially the most correct lever-action rifle ever constructed. We sit up for testing that on the vary. However for those who can’t wait till then, the SPD Predator is already out there.
Gunwerks Skunkwerks TAF
Key Options
- Cartridges: 6mm ARC
- Weight: 9 kilos, 2 ounces
- Total Size: 37 inches
- Folding Inventory
- Consists of Gunwerks 6+ metal suppressor
- Package deal rifle with Pelican case and Leupold MK5HD optic
- Value: $14,750
An extremely cool — but additionally prohibitively costly — rifle at SHOT 2026 is the TAF, or Tiny AF, from Gunwerks Skunkwerks. This package deal deal consists of the brief rifle absolutely outfitted with optic, suppressor, a tough case, and some extras. It will likely be chambered in 6mm ARC and encompasses a detrimental comb folding inventory. Gunwerks took greater than 6 months to develop this rifle and plans on providing a restricted variety of these rifles — solely someplace between 100 and 200.
At simply over 9 kilos this isn’t an ultralight setup, nevertheless it’s compact as hell and will ship ample velocity for medium-sized sport to 500 yards or so. Gunwerks’s self-described Skunkwerks division isn’t out to create a brand new best-seller essentially, however to push the boundaries and get artistic. Even the stodgiest outdated rifle shooter gained’t be capable of assist however crack a smile when selecting up this little rig.
FN SCAR
Key Options
- Cartridges: 5.56mm NATO, 7.62mm NATO, 6.5 CM
- Weight: Varies by mannequin
- Hydraulic buffer for decreased recoil
- QD Suppressor-ready
- Folding inventory
- Value: $3,799 to $4,499
For SHOT Present 2026, FN is launching an up to date model of the SCAR — solely a pair months after saying the usual SCAR was discontinued. They declare the brand new business line of rifles has many updates, however most notably a hydraulic buffer to scale back the notable recoil of the system, which is thought for battering optics. It’s additionally fitted with QD mounts for his or her line of flow-through suppressors and out there in a number of totally different fashions and customary cartridges.
Seekins SIC
Key Options
- Cartridges: 6.5 CM, .308 Win., .300 Win. Magazine., .300 PRC, .300 Norma, .338 Norma, .338 Lapua
- Weight: 15 kilos, 5 ounces
- Fully modular with Seekins caliber change kits
- 3-lug toolless bolt
- Carbon-fiber barrel
- Triggertech Diamond two-stage set off
- Value: $8,900
We’ve come to count on new innovation from Seekins Precision annually, and the brand new Seekins Interchangeable Caliber, or SIC, rifle doesn’t disappoint. This was designed for the trials a special-operations sniper rifle should endure, in addition to the flexibility its duties demand. It’s a rifle made to rapidly swap between cartridges with interchangeable barrels, magwells, and bolts. It additionally encompasses a grip and set off meeting that’s simply detachable for upkeep. It is a expensive, however extremely cool rifle.
Bergara Premier Cima Professional
Key Options
- Cartridges: 22 CM, 25 CM, 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem. Magazine., 7mm PRC, .308 Win., .300 Win. Magazine., .300 PRC
- Weight: 5.5 to five.75 kilos
- Autoclave carbon-fiber inventory
- CURE carbon-wrapped barrel
- Triggertech Set off
- Value: $3,099
Bergara’s new Premier Cima Professional rifle is fashionable, glossy, and guarantees to be a dream for carrying within the mountains. It’s constructed across the Bergara Premier motion and options lightening cuts and an enlarged ejection port for reliability. The Autoclave carbon-fiber inventory is glossy and has good ergonomics, however saves weight with a comparatively brief fore-end and cutout on the underside of the buttstock. The trendy mountain rifle is in type, and the Cima Professional is accessible in all kinds of chamberings starting from 22 Creedmoor to .300 PRC. With a base weight of about 5.5 kilos, it ought to pair splendidly with a light-weight optic and a well-worn backpack.
Nemo Arms Electus
Key Options
- Cartridges: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, 7mm Backcountry, .300 PRC
- Weight: 6.5 kilos
- Manners folding precision inventory with adjustable comb
- Titanium Zermatt Arms motion
- Triggertech Diamond set off
- Value: $7,499
This 12 months Nemo Arms, recognized for his or her large-caliber AR rifles, is debuting their first bolt-action rifle — the Electus. This rifle has about nearly as good a mixture of premium elements as anybody may ask for in a looking rifle. It makes use of Zermatt’s titanium controlled-round-feed motion, sitting in a folding Manners inventory with wonderful ergonomics, Mack Bros backside steel, and a flush-fitting Hawkins Precision journal. Capturing Editor John Snow and I acquired an early take a look at this rifle and it’s a hell of a wonderful device for the vary and the mountains. The value is a premium, nevertheless it delivers top-shelf accuracy and shootability. At the moment, the rifles are being constructed with Proof Analysis barrels, however Nemo will quickly be becoming them with their very own in-house made cut-rifled barrels.
Weatherby Mark V Bakcountry Capra
Key Options
- Cartridges: 22 CM, 25 CM, 6.5 CM, .308 Win., .240 Wby. Magazine., .270 Win., .280 AI, 6.5 WBY RPM, 25 WBY RPM
- Weight: 4.1 to 4.4 kilos
- Peak 44 carbon-fiber inventory
- Titanium Mark V motion
- 17- and 21-inch barrel lengths
- Value: $3,499
This 12 months we’re seeing quite a few pushes within the mountain rifle house, and the brand-new Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Capra is likely one of the most notable. Its astounding gentle weight makes it one of many lightest — if not the lightest — manufacturing centerfire looking rifle made. Quick actions weigh in at simply over 4 kilos naked, and lengthy actions are just a few ounces heavier. Weatherby is constructing these rifles on a titanium model of its slender six-lug motion and chambering it in a variety of wonderful mountain cartridges. With the pared down Peak 44 carbon-fiber inventory and slender diamond-fluted barrel, this may catch any sheep hunter’s eye.
Savage M110 Core Hunter
Key Options
- Cartridges: .204 Ruger, 5.56mm NATO, 22 ARC, 22 CM, 22/250 Rem., 6mm ARC, .243 Win., 6mm CM, .25/06 Rem., 25 CM, 6.5 CM, .260 Rem., 6.5 PRC, .270 Win., .270 WSM, 6.8 Western, 7mm-08, .7mm Rem. Magazine., 7mm PRC, 7mm Backcountry, 300 BLK, .300 HAM’R, .308 Win., .30/06, .300 WSM, .300 Win. Magazine., .300 PRC, .338 ARC, .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, .338 Win. Magazine., .375 Ruger
- Weight: Varies
- Newly designed Accufit V2 inventory
- 16.5-22-inch carbon-steel barrels
- Threaded muzzle
- Value: $799
After almost 70 years, the M110 remains to be the mainstay for Savage, and nonetheless standard throughout the nation. The brand new Core Hunter mannequin’s most notable function is its improved Accufit V2 inventory. It options toolless adjustability, higher ergonomics, and higher accent compatibility than many earlier M110 shares which have been recognized for sub-par dealing with and flimsy fore-ends. This mannequin can be out there in left-handed actions and a plethora of chamberings.
Spandau RL
Key Options
- Cartridges: .308
- Weight: 6.8 kilos
- M700-pattern motion
- Threaded muzzle
- Turkish walnut inventory
- Value: $799
We’ve got just lately seen some very pleasing weapons come out of Turkey, and the Spandau RL .308, from SDS imports, could be one other of them. This rifle is a straightforward M700 clone that’s chambered in .308 and comes with a 20-inch threaded barrel. It’s appropriate with AICS magazines and ships with a flush-fitting magazine. The Turkish walnut inventory is good-looking and has good ergonomics, however time will inform on the end’s sturdiness. We’ve seen different Turkish bolt rifles just like the Savage/Stevens 334 shoot extremely properly, and hopefully this may carry out to that normal. MSRP is $799, however these ought to present up in outlets for round $500, which might be extra acceptable.
Browning X-Bolt 2 Left Hand
Key Options
- 4 artificial and two wood-stocked choices
- Left-handed configuration
- Value: Begins round $1,179
For years, Browning followers have been requesting an X-Bolt 2 configured for left-handed shooters, and this 12 months the corporate has delivered. This is identical confirmed, correct motion that we’ve examined (and awarded), now set for manufacturing in six totally different fashions: the X-Bolt 2 Pace, the X-Bolt 2 Composite Hunter, the X-Bolt 2 Pace SPR, the X-Bolt 2 Pace LR, the X-Bolt 2 Hunter, and the X-Bolt 2 Medallion.
Natalie Krebs contributed reporting.
