Sunday GunDay: Notable New Rifles — SHOT Show 2026 Preview

SHOT Show 2026 kicks off 16 days from now in Las Vegas. The biggest gun industry trade show on the planet, SHOT Show will showcase a huge variety of new products including firearms, optics, electronics, reloading hardware, ammunition and more. For today’s Sunday GunDay article we feature seven new (or nearly new) rifles that will be on display at SHOT Show 2026. You’ll see a wide variety of long guns here, at all price levels — from $300 to $7999. This Sunday showcase features bolt guns, semi-autos, and lever-action guns offered with a huge selection of chamberings, rimfire and centerfire.

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter

Chamberings: .30-30 Win, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, .45-70 Govt | MSRP: $1399.00

The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 1854 Stealth hunter is modernized lever-action rifle featuring a black finish, optics rail, and threaded barrel. This combines the slimness and easy cycling of a classic lever-action with the ability to mount modern optics and fit brakes and suppressors. The Stealth Hunter is currently offered in four chamberings: .30-30 Win, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, .45-70 Govt. The 45-70 delivers significant stopping power for big game hunting.

Ruger American Rifle Gen II — Prairie

Chamberings: 22 ARC, .223 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag | MSRP: $729.00

The updated Ruger American Rifle Gen II “Prairie” is a modern hunting rifle with nice features including a Cerakote coating on the receiver, bolt handle, and barrel. This rifle also includes a patented bedding block system with free-floating barrel and a Ruger Marksman adjustable trigger. This is a good value with a $729.00 MSRP.

Savage A22 and B Series Timber Tactical Rimfire

Chamberings: .22 LR (A22); .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 WMR (B Series) | MSRP: $599.00

Savage has released a pair of “Timber Tactical” rifles in matching green laminated stocks. The A22 is a semi-auto available in .22 LR only. The B Series Timber Tactical rifles are offered in three rimfire chamberings: .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 WMR. These look like a good option for a plinking rifle or for someone looking for a small varmint rifle. We might get the A22 for rapid-fire steel target rimfire matches, while for shooting ground squirrels we’d opt for the B-Series in .17 HMR. CLICK HERE for detailed American Hunter review of both Timber Tactical variants.

The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR)
The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) was introduced in 2002 by Hornady as a high-velocity, rimfire cartridge derived from the .22 Magnum case necked down to .17-caliber. The .17 HMR gained popularity among varmint hunters and target shooters for its good accuracy and hitting power out to 200 yards or more — all with low recoil and relatively low cost (compared to centerfire ammo).

Most .17 HMR ammo runs 17-grain or 20-grain hollow-point or plastic-tipped bullets at speeds around 2375-2550 FPS (lower for 20-grainers). Though lightweight, these small projectiles do deliver a powerful impact on small game while maintaining low recoil. Compared to the .22 LR, the .17 HMR offers superior ballistic performance, with flatter trajectories and higher energy at extended distances. It’s good for shooting prairie dogs, ground squirrels, sage rats, and other small critters.

Savage 110 Magpul Scout Rifle

Chamberings: .223 Rem (5.56), 6mm ARC, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .350 Legend, .400 Legend, .450 Bushmaster | MSRP: $1099.00

The Savage 110 Magpul Scout is a new, versatile rifle with interesting features. With a modern Magpul Hunter stock and a 16.5″ barrel it is relatively compact and fairly light. It boasts a long rail on top of the action plus AR-style sights. It ships with a factory muzzle brake which can be removed for placement of a suppressor. Both black and FDE (flat dark earth) stock colors are offered. NOTE: MSRP is $1099.00 but dealers are selling Savage Magpul Scout 110s for under $820. (See Bud’s Gun Shop.)

Proof Research Tundra TI-X

Chamberings: 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, 7MM PRC, 7 BC, .308 Win, .300 WSM, .300 PRC, .300 WinMag | MSRP: $7999.00

The Proof Research Tundra TI-X is a high-end ultra-lightweight hunting rifle, with a 1/2-MOA accuracy guarantee. Priced at $7999.00, this is one of the most expensive hunting rifles on the market. But you do get a titanium action, a carbon fiber stock, and high-tech carbon-wrapped barrel. The Tundra Ti X sports an adjustable TriggerTech Special Trigger and BDL-style magazine. A wide variety of chamberings is offered with barrels ranging from 20 to 26 inches. Listed starting weight (with shorter barrels) is 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Five different stock appearance types are offered: Green Granite, Green Jungle Camo, TFDE, Black, Black Jungle Camo.

Weatherby Model 307 Alpine ST

Chamberings Short Action: 22 Creedmoor, 25 Creedmoor, 6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win | MSRP: $1999.00
Chamberings Long Action: 240 Wby Mag, 257 Wby Mag, 6.5 Wby RPM, 6.5-300 Wby Mag, 280 Ackley Imp, 7mm Backcountry, 7mm PRC, 300 Wby Mag, 300 PRC, 300 Win Mag, 338 Wby RPM | MSRP: $1999.00

The new Model 307 Alpine ST is light-weight, carbon-stock “backcountry bolt gun” built on Weatherby’s newest bolt-action rifle platform, the Model 307. Meant to complement the historic Mark V and Vanguard lineups, the Model 307 action is a 2-lug, fully cylindrical action compatible with aftermarket accessories. Model 307 is designed to accommodate a wide variety of stocks, triggers, rails, and mounts. Weatherby teamed up with PEAK 44 to produce an ultra-light rifle that can own the range and dominate in the field. The PEAK 44 Bastion stock weighs in at just 24 ounces and uses a proprietary 3D-Hex recoil pad to reduce the effects of recoil. The lightweight, spiral fluted barrel delivers good accuracy and comes with Weatherby’s recoil-reducing Accubrake ST.

Savage RXR22 Semi-Auto Rimfire

Chamberings: .22 LR Rimfire | MSRP: $299.99

The Savage RXR22 is a new budget-priced semi-auto rimfire rifle. This is a good choice for plinking and small varmint work. It features an optics rail on top, a short rail on the forearm (for bipod mounting) and a detachable 10/22 compatible rotary magazine. This is designed to compete with the Ruger 10/22 with better bolt/chamber access and a better stock trigger. The RXR22 has a 16.25″ barrel and weighs just 4.6 pounds without optic.