Bolt Action Rifles
Impact Guns has been selling bolt-action rifles since 1992, and this is where precision shooters and serious hunters shop. Bolt-action rifles offer the tightest accuracy, the widest caliber selection, and the most reliable operation of any rifle type — which is why they dominate long-range shooting, hunting, and precision competition. We carry rifles from Savage, Anschütz, CZ, Tikka, Browning, Ruger, and more.
Read our Bolt-Action Rifle Buying Guide ↓
Why Bolt-Action?
Bolt-action rifles extract more accuracy from a given barrel and cartridge than any other action type. The locked-bolt design holds the cartridge in perfect alignment during firing, and the simple, strong action handles the widest range of cartridges from .17 HMR to .338 Lapua. For hunting, long-range target shooting, and precision competition, bolt-action is the gold standard.
Caliber Guide
.22 LR — The best rimfire platform for training and small game. Anschütz makes the finest .22 bolt-action rifles in the world — used in Olympic competition. CZ 457 and Savage B-Mag are excellent value options.
.308 Winchester / 7.62x51 NATO — The workhorse hunting and precision caliber. Excellent selection of hunting loads, proven at long range, and available in a huge range of platforms.
6.5 Creedmoor — Exceptional long-range ballistics with less recoil than .308. The fastest-growing hunting and precision caliber in America. Our top recommendation for a first precision bolt gun.
.300 Winchester Magnum — For big game at extended ranges. Elk, moose, and bear at 400+ yards. More recoil than .308 but significantly more power at distance.
6.5 PRC — A modern magnum-length 6.5 cartridge with exceptional long-range performance. Gaining fast popularity in the hunting community.
Staff Picks
Savage 110 Ultralite (.308, 6.5 CM) — The best lightweight hunting bolt gun at its price point. Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, sub-6-pound weight, and Savage’s excellent AccuTrigger. For hunters who cover miles on foot.
Anschütz 1710 LR (.22 LR) — The finest production .22 bolt-action rifle available. German-made, match-grade accuracy, and built to outlast everything else. The benchmark for rimfire precision.
CZ 457 Varmint (.22 LR) — Outstanding value in a premium .22 bolt gun. Turkish walnut, cold hammer-forged barrel, and a trigger that rivals rifles costing twice as much.
Questions about which bolt-action rifle is right for you? We’ve been selling them since 1992. Call 800-917-7137 or use our live chat.