
One shoots 2-inch groups at 100 yards, the other shoots 6 inch groups at best. My dad bought 2 Savage axis rifles in 350 Legend for deer hunting, one youth and one full-sized. they tend to shoot alright, but due to thier fast production speed, they do have more varience between guns. The vast majorety of hunters are fine with basic, lower end options like the Savage Axis (I actually like it in 350 Legend) and the TC Compass. Rifles $1200 and above are all high quality and very well made. $750 is when quality starts to dramatically improve. The most common price range is $350 to $450, then an additional $50 to $100 on optics. $500 is the average price most people spend on a hunting rifle. Under $1,600 – Sig Cross ( Order it online at Sportsman’s Warehouse) The Sig Cross is a revolutionary platform with a folding stock, requires no bedding, and is lightweight. I think it beats out the Tikka T3x for the top spot. It feeds perfectly, has an extremely rigid stock, has a black cerakoted barrel, and it looks great.

Under $800 – Bergara B-14 Ridge ( Order it online at Sportsman’s Warehouse) – This rifle is starting to hit a sweet spot where everything more expensive will begin having diminishing returns. It feels like a big step up for just another $100. Under $600 – CVA Cascade ( Order it online at Sportsman’s Warehouse) – This version of the CVA Cascade offers a cerakoted barrel, super smooth action, and a better stock than a Ruger American. My Ruger American averages 0.8″ groups at 100 yards. Under $500 – Ruger American Predator ( Order it online at Sportsman’s Warehouse) – I picked the Ruger American because it has reliable build quality and a decent feature set. If you’re looking for some recommendations for the best hunting rifles, here’s what I’d tell a friend or family member if they asked me which hunting rifle to buy. What Should You Expect to Pay for a Hunting Rifle? Wood stock, all stainless steel, long-range applicable Shoots good.ĭurable, accurate, and lightweight. Cheap stockĪdjustable comb height and length of pull. I have more information and tables for each firearm type later in in this post. Obviously, purchasers can spend as much as many thousands or as little as only a few hundred dollars on a firearm, but hopefully those prices give a ballpark. Many AR-15 rifles are sold for around $750.

The most popular hunting rifles cost around $700, and the highest-selling shotguns cost around $600. Many concealed carry pistols cost around $500. Most firearms sold today cost between $400 and $800.
