The CVA Cascade delivers AICS mag compatibility and a threaded barrel under $550 – a tough combo to beat at this price. Here's how it holds up in the field.
The Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor is an underrated bolt gun – exceptional HACT trigger and real-world accuracy under $650. Full review inside.
The Winchester XPR Renegade delivers 6.5 PRC performance with a printed sub-MOA guarantee at a $599–649 street price – here's how it holds up in the real world.
The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed in .308 Win brings a 4-lug bolt and tang safety to the $975 mid-range – but is it worth it over the Bergara?
The Christensen Arms Mesa brings carbon fiber barrel tech to the 6.5 Creedmoor at $1,099 – plus a factory TriggerTech trigger most rivals charge extra for.
The Mossberg Patriot Predator brings 6.5 PRC to hunters under $500 – a first for any major manufacturer. Honest look at what you get and what you give up.
The CVA Cascade XT brings AICS mag compatibility and a threaded barrel to 6.5 PRC hunters at $599 – but is it the right call over the Ruger American?
The Howa 1500 Carbon Elevate brings a carbon-wrapped barrel and exceptional HACT trigger to 6.5 Creedmoor hunters at $899 – a solid middle ground worth a close ...
The Browning X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 PRC packs a 26" carbon fiber barrel into a 6.3 lb rifle – here's whether $1,800 buys enough mountain performance.
At 5.4 lbs with a Jewell-style trigger and AICS mag, the Fierce Carbon Rival is a serious mountain rifle – if you can justify the $2,000+ price tag.
At $1,699, the Seekins Havak Pro Hunter packs a factory TriggerTech trigger, carbon barrel, and full Rem 700 aftermarket access into a 6.2-lb hunting rifle.
At 5.8 lbs with a carbon-wrapped barrel, the Ridgeline FFT makes a strong case for .308 – but at $1,699, the caliber choice deserves a hard look.