Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Hunting Rifles You Can Find From Private Sellers on GunBroker

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Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Hunting Rifles To Gift Your Favorite Hunter

Hunting season may have been running for a while, but that doesn’t mean the hunter in your life would mind receiving a new big game rifle. In fact, he or she would love to find a .30-06 under the tree. Or maybe a .308 Win. or a 6.5 Creedmoor, etc.

Of course, with so many models on the market, choosing just the right one can be challenging. It might even be hard to find. Fortunately, private sellers list quite a few hard-to-find-listing on GunBroker, where features can be reviewed and prices compared. There is no better place to find hunting rifles.

Browning X-Bolt

This rifle would make an excellent gift for any hunter, regardless of age or experience. As you’d expect from any Browning rifle marketed for hunting in rugged areas, the X-Bolt offers dependable action. It features a proprietary detachable magazine that fits flush with the stock. It isn’t the lightest rifle, but it carries comfortably and provides the accuracy any serious hunter demands. When you browse the listings at GunBroker, you’ll find the X-Bolt in various calibers and styles

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*Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Long Range 6.5 PRC*

Taurus Expedition

Lots of folks were shocked when Taurus announced it was bringing out a bolt-action rifle. Well, the company exceeded expectations with the Expedition. Available in .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor, Taurus based this rifle on the popular and reliable Remington 700 action. It also comes with a scalloped cut stock, hammer-forged barrel and MLOK attachment point on the bottom of the stock.

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Tikka T3X Lite – #3 in our Hunting Rifles That Are Great for Gifting

For a superior blend of price and performance, the Tikka T3X Lite should be high on your list. It is incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for backcountry treks without compromising accuracy. The user-adjustable trigger makes it easy to dial in the shooter’s preference, and this rifle is available in various calibers. The black polymer stock means the Tikka T3X Lite is rugged enough for even the most adventurous hunters, no matter the conditions. This rifle would pair quite nicely with a scope from Leupold, Bushnell or Vortex.

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TIKKA T3X LT VEIL ALPINE 6.5CR T3X LITE 24" BBL 6.5 Creedmoor, GunBroker.com Item 956665333 — *TIKKA T3X LT VEIL ALPINE 6.5CR T3X LITE 24″ BBL 6.5 Creedmoor*

Weatherby Mark V

This rifle is part of Weatherby’s gradual upgrade to its flagship Mark V firearms. Featuring a carbon fiber stock and a 3D-printed recoil pad, the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 has everything your hunter needs. Spiral fluting on the bolt body contributes to a smoother action and lighter weight. Plus, the Backcountry 2.0 is fitted with Weatherby’s Accubrake ST muzzle brake to reduce recoil. Weatherby advertises this rifle to be as light as possible. You’ll find a fantastic selection of Weatherby rifles from private users on GunBroker.

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Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 6.5 Weatherby RPM 24" Barrel, GunBroker.com Item 951884607 — *Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 in 6.5 Weatherby RPM*

Savage 110

Some hunters avoid Savage to their detriment. The Savage 110 is the pinnacle of excellent but affordable. It also comes in so many models that everyone can find one suited their needs. This includes everything from predator models all the way to ultra lites. Savage even builds a 110 Scout for followers of Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper. And with its AccuFit and AccuTrigger, along with its excellent barrel and action, the Savage 110 handles every job put to it.

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