Best Rifles of 2025

Picking your next rifle can be challenging, especially with all of the options out there on the market today. To narrow down your search you have to establish what you need. Are you a mountain hunter who is going after Wild Sheep or are you walking a couple hundred yards to your treestand? We’re going to break down our best recommendations for 2025 below:

Best Lightweight Rifle

The Mark V Backcountry Guide Ti – MSRP $3799

This rifle is the pinnacle when it comes to a light, feature-rich mountain rifle. Starting at just 5.2 lbs, the Guide Ti is built around a titanium action. The pre-installed Spartan Precision gunsmith adapters make for easy use with their ultralight bipods and tripods ultimately making your setup easier than ever. It also utilizes shorter BSF Carbon Fiber barrels that make it easy to run suppressors or navigate through thick, rugged terrain. Whether you’re chasing mountain goats at 11,000 feet or looking for a 6×6 bull elk in the timber, the Guide Ti is the one you want strapped to your pack.

Best Budget Friendly Rifle

The Vanguard Black Hills – MSRP $769

Coming in at just an MSRP of $769, the Vanguard Black Hills offers unparalleled value at a price point that won’t break the bank. Out of the box it has the Peak44 ARCA-PIC Adapter for bipods and tripods and also the Peak44 Picatinny rail for easy scope mounting. The cold hammer forged barrel maximizes consistency and produces SUB-MOA groups at 100 yards with premium factory ammunition. Speaking of ammunition, the Black Hills comes in 21 different cartridge options so there’s sure to be the right one for you!

THE Next Family Heirloom

The Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster – MSRP $2999

After DECADES of being out of production, the Varmintmaster is back and better than ever. With a few modernizations, the Standard Short Action revitalizes the legacy with precision and performance. The Monte Carlo AA-grade walnut stock and high-gloss finish blends the timeless Weatherby craftsmanship with cutting-edge advancements. To grab a piece of true Weatherby history, get it chambered in the 224 WBY MAG for the ultimate legacy rifle.

THE DO-IT-ALL SETUP

The Model 307 Range XP 2.0 – MSRP $1279

Complementing the historic Mark V and Vanguard actions, the Model 307 action is a 2-lug, fully cylindrical action compatible with many aftermarket accessories. The Range XP 2.0 is built to accommodate the vast offerings of stocks, triggers, rails, or mounts that are in the marketplace today. Coming in at around $1300 out of the box, this rifle is ready to go.