July 2025’s Top Bolt‑Action Rifles: Ruger, Savage & Tikka Lead the Pack
July’s sales data from Outdoor Analytics paints a fascinating picture for bolt‑action aficionados. Based on GunBroker.com’s marketplace, the dashboard shows which new rifles captured shooters’ attention in July 2025. If you’re wondering whether your trusty favorite is still a top seller or you’re shopping for your next back‑country companion this breakdown tells you where the action is and why.
What Stands Out
The first thing that jumps off the chart is Ruger’s commanding lead. With nearly one‑fifth of all new bolt‑action sales and a median selling price around $823, Ruger proves that you don’t need a sky‑high sticker to inspire confidence. Hot on its heels, Savage captures roughly 15 percent of the market at an even more budget‑friendly $577 median price. Tikka, third in overall share, commands a premium: its rifles move for nearly $989 on average, suggesting buyers are willing to pay for European engineering.
- Ruger rules the roost: about 19.6 % share, median price $823.
- Savage snaps at Ruger’s heels: roughly 15.1 % share at a friendly $577.
- Tikka trades share for price: 8.1 % of sales but a $989 median.
- Value vs. luxury: Mossberg rifles sell for around $471 while high‑end Sig Sauer bolt‑guns top $2,100.
- Families matter: the Tikka T3, Ruger American and Savage 10/110 families lead the pack in units sold.
Behind the Rankings: Price, Heritage & Demand
Why do some brands rise to the top? Part of the answer lies in reputation. The Savage 110 family, for example, has been in continuous production since 1958 and now boasts more than 30 versions. This depth lets shooters choose everything from a bargain‑priced Hog Hunter to a feather‑weight Ultralite, keeping Savage on everyone’s short list. Ruger’s American rifles earn similar loyalty thanks to dependable actions and a price that leaves room for optics. In Alaska and other Western states, Bergara and Ruger American rifles hold the top spots among bolt‑guns, while Colorado buyers favor Bergara and Tikka in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Tikka’s popularity shows that shooters will pay extra for precision. The new Tikka T3X ACE Target delivers competition‑level accuracy at a price ordinary hunters can reach. That reputation feeds into sales of the more mainstream T3 family we see on the dashboard. Even so, mid‑priced workhorses like the Browning X‑Bolt, Winchester Model 70 and Weatherby Vanguard carve out loyal followings, proving there’s room for both luxury and value.
Gear & Families Mentioned
The family breakdown offers a closer look at what shooters are buying. The Tikka T3 series leads all families with about 6.5 percent of units and a median sale price around $1,031. Ruger American rifles follow at 4.7 percent with a $550 median, underscoring their budget appeal. Savage’s 10/110 series and the Winchester Model 70 tie at roughly 4 percent share, though the Winchester’s median price pushes past $1,400. Browning’s X‑Bolt and Savage’s Axis families post similar unit shares but vastly different prices—around $1,107 for the Browning versus $377 for the Axis. Further down the list you’ll find familiar names like the Ruger Hawkeye, Remington 700, CZ‑USA Model 457, Weatherby Mark V and Bergara B‑14. Those numbers remind us that bolt‑action buyers span everything from entry‑level plinkers to high‑end precision rigs.
Ready to see what these rifles look like on today’s marketplace? Check current listings: Ruger American Rifles on GunBroker · Tikka T3 rifles on GunBroker