10 New Rifles for 2017

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Ruger American Rifle Predator

Ruger American Rifle Predator (Photo courtesy of Ruger)

The folks at Ruger are back with yet another version of their popular American Rifle series that has taken the industry by storm in recent years. This time, the Predator version of the rifle series is being offered in 6mm Creedmoor along with other calibers such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, .204 Ruger, .22-250 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win. and .308 Win. Whatever cartridge chambering you choose, expect to find the same great value and features, things that include a factory-installed one-piece aluminum scope rail; a threaded barrel with a factory-installed thread protector; a moss green synthetic stock; a one-piece, three-lug bolt system with a 70-degree throw; a cold hammer-forged barrel in matte black finish; a Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger (adjustable from 3 to 5 pounds); a rotary magazine; a soft-rubber buttpadd; and MOA accuracy. All in all, looks like another superb American Rifle model coming from the Ruger factory.

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Savage Arms MSR 10 Hunter

Savage Arms MSR 10 Hunter Rifle (Photo courtesy of Savage)

Light, compact and strong, this modern sporting rifle (MSR, AR-10) from Savage Arms delivers a powerful punch for hunters in either .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor chambering. With a custom forged upper/lower, the MSR 10 gives shooters a free-float M-LOK handguard, a custom-forged lower receiver; a BLACKHAWK! adjustable buttstock; a BLACKHAWK KNOXX AR Pistol Grip; and a BLACKHAWK! AR Blaze trigger. With stylish good looks and a Melonnite QPC finish, not to mention rugged reliability and superb performance downrange, this should be a proven rifle out in the field for hunters looking to move up to a MSR/AR-10 hunting platform.

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Thompson/Center Compass Rifle

Thompson/Center Compass Rifle (Photo courtesy of Thompson/Center)

Astute observers might note that the Compass rifle from the folks at Thompson/Center isn't exactly a new kid on the block. But the affordable, solid-performing rifle model from T/C is available in 6.5 Creedmoor this year, perhaps the most popular cartridge on the planet in recent months. Add in the Compass model's features (lightweight, ergonomic stock; crisp trigger; three-lug bolt system with a 60-degree bolt handle; a button-rifled barrel featuring 5R rifling; a soft rubber recoil pad; a detachable rotary magazine; Weaver-style bases; and this should be yet another proven winner from T/C.

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Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Rifle

Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Rifle (Photo courtesy of Weatherby)

As the number of lady shooters, hunters and gun owners has increased in recent years, Weatherby has brought out one of the industry's best rifle offerings for women. That is the new Vanguard Camilla rifle, a firearm the company says is designed for women and by women. After building the Camilla from the ground up over the last two years, the bolt-action rifle comes to market in 2017 with a short, slim forearm that reduces weight and gives a better feel. It also features a satin finish on a Turkish A-grade walnut stock with rosewood forend and grip caps, along with a high comb that provides optimal eye-to-scope alignment and faster acquisition of the downrange target. Add in features designed to augment trigger contact and control along with a balanced, compact size and feel, and the end result is an easy-handling rifle named after the first lady of Weatherby. All in all, the Weatherby Vanguard Camilla should be an inspiration to women shooters and hunters all over the country, delivering superb value, high-end performance and tack-driving accuracy.

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Winchester XPR Hunter Rifle

Winchester XPR Hunter Rifle (Photo courtesy of Winchester)

Rugged and reliable, those are both features folks at Winchester Repeating Arms say that their new XPR Hunter rifle is built upon. Taking a page from proven design features from the company's time-honored Model 70 rifle – while incorporating more efficient modern manufacturing processes – and this is a winner at the range, out in the field and not too hard on the bank account. Given the XPR Hunter's advanced polymer stock, sure-grip characteristics, a dipped Mossy Oak Break-Up Country finish and a non-reflective matte-blue finish on the barrel and the rifle is well concealed from the eyes of a white-tailed buck or bull elk, not to mention being well protected from the environment and elements. Add in a free-floating Target crown barrel, an easy-to-work bolt action, a MOA Trigger System and an Inflex Technology Recoil Pad and there is even more to like. Finish things off with a detachable-box magazine and accurate bullet delivery downrange in a number of chamberings –a .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .270 Win., .30.06 Springfield,  7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. Mag. among others – and this should be a popular choice of both whitetail and big game hunters.

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