Best Long Range Rifle – Best Brands in the Market

A continuation of one of the most popular rifles of the 20th century, the Remington 700 AAC is a bolt-action, magazine-fed long range rifle chambered in the reliable .308 Winchester cartridge. Featuring a Hogue over-molded stock, X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger, detachable four round magazine and a blued barrel and receiver finish, the Remington 700 AAC is an excellent choice of rifle whether you are a seasoned Hunter looking to expand your arsenal or someone looking to make their first purchase.

One feature that makes this weapon a solid choice is its 5/8-24 threaded barrel, enabling the user to mount a flash-hider or a recoil compensator. Also, the adjustable trigger, ergonomically sound bolt handle, and form-fitting adjustable stock means that the weapon can be customized so that it can be used by almost anyone.

Whether you’re at the range or hunting big game in the woods, the Remington 700 AAC shines the brightest as a long-range precision platform. The ballistics inherent to the .308 Winchester cartridge serves this purpose well, allowing the rifle to reach out and touch its target with ease.

As described above, the Remington 700 AAC is a bolt-action rifle. While this design simplifies the mechanics of the weapon and reduces the number of moving parts, it can be a challenge to get used to, especially if you’ve never used a bolt-action rifle before. We definitely recommend practicing.

The Remington 700 AAC is available to purchase from The Gallery of Guns, The Shooting Store, Gearfire or other online websites.

Based on the renowned sniper rifle formerly used by the U.S. Army, the M21 Long Range Match Krieger Barrel is an excellent improvement upon an established design. As the name implies, the rifle’s most prominent feature is its Krieger heavy match barrel forged from stainless steel. Other prominent features include an adjustable cheek comb and recoil pad built into the walnut stock, National Match front and rear sights and a Parkerized metal finish.

Overall, this rifle is a solid choice for either hunting or competition shooting. And with a storied history dating back to the jungles of Vietnam, the M21 is definitely a solid choice of a weapon indeed.a

Overall, the M21 Long Range Match Krieger Barrel is a versatile weapon, and a solid choice whether you are on the range or hunting game big or small. We definitely recommend taking it with you on camping or hunting trips, or even simple recreation.

Unlike the other offerings in this list, the action of the M21 long range rifle is semi-automatic. With a decent rate-of-fire, this weapon is more than capable of putting rounds downrange quickly and accurately.

The M21 Long Range Match Krieger Barrel is available to buy on GunBroker.com and many other firearms retail sites.

A multipurpose rifle that can be adapted to any situation, the Tikka T3 Scout CTR(Combat Tactical Rifle) has a sleek and compact design. Despite being both lighter and smaller than most of the other offerings in this list, the rifle still packs a hefty punch. One of the notable features of the rifle is the Picatinny rail above the firearm’s receiver, enabling the user to mount a wide variety of optics or sights. In additon, the rifle features a Cold hammer-forged Sako barrel and weatherproof synthetic stock, and the action is forged stainless steel.

The Tikka T3 Scout CTR through and through is a versatile and adaptable weapon. We definitely recommend it if you are looking for a good platform for hunting.

The Tikka T3 Scout CTR is a bolt-action rifle at heart, like most of the other offerings on this list.

While the Tikka T3 Scout CTR is no longer manufactured and is unavailable to purchase through the manufacturer, it is however available to buy on many online firearm retailers.

Designed to maximize the effective range of its cartridge, the Evolution Extreme Long Range Hunter is arguably one of the best long range rifles on the market today. Designed around the MOA Evolution Extreme Action and chambered in 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, the rifle features a McMillan A3-5 edge stock that is both comfortable and ergonomic, and features a silver or black cerakote finish to protect it from rust and the elements.

What makes the rifle stand out is its high muzzle velocity, accuracy, and high performance. Its construction is impressive as well, as it includes a skeletal bolt handle, a multi-ported removable muzzle brake, and a fluted, 5-groove polygon Sendero barrel.

Without a doubt, the Evolution Extreme Long Range Hunter is great at hitting a target that is very far away. Therefore, we recommend it for those shots or situations where other rifles can’t cut it - or hit it.

At its heart, the rifle features a specialty, precision-machined MOA action that allows the rifle to tolerate much higher pressures and stresses. As a result, the 7mm Remington round can be propelled farther downrange compared to other rounds of similar caliber.

The Evolution Extreme Long Range Hunter is available to purchase through MOA Rifles and associated dealers.

Known for its precision, the Surgeon Scalpel is a uniquely designed long range rifle built around the Surgeon action, which features an integral recoil lug designed to increase rifle accuracy. Another excellent feature is the Picatinny rail scope base that enables the mounting of a wide variety of optics. The cerakote finish protects the rifle from rust and corrosion, and the Jewell 2-position trigger ensures safe operation at all times with the rifle.

Like many other rifles on this list, the Surgeon Rifle Scalpel is a good all-around rifle. Depending on your choice of optics and intentions, this weapon is as useful perched on a sandbag at a shooting range as against a deer stand in the wilderness.

The rifle is built around the custom Surgeon action that enables the rifle to excel at long ranges.

The Surgeon Rifle Scalpel is available to purchase through Surgeon Rifles and affiliated firearms dealers.