Every year the NRA Publications group announces Golden Bullseye Award winners for various product categories (rifle, handgun, shotgun, optics, gear etc.). These awards are like the Oscars for the shooting industry. There are many Golden Bullseyes given out each year because there are separate awards given by different NRA Magazines — including American Rifleman, Shooting Illustrated, and American Hunter. Here are the 2024 Rifles of the Year (Golden Bullseye Winners) as chosen by each of those three publications.

American Rifleman 2024 Golden Bullseye — Rifle of the Year

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire

American Rifleman says the Springfield Armory 2020 Rimfire has impressive features: “Springfield 2020 Rimfire rifles come with an accuracy guarantee to shoot a three-shot group under one inch at 50 yards with match-grade ammunition. [The] new 2020 Rimfire bolt action [has] dual cocking cams and a 60-degree bolt throw. Rifles come supplied with an interrupted Picatinny optics rail[.] The trigger is user-adjustable [and is] compatible with 700-pattern aftermarket triggers[.] The rifle is fed with a detachable-box rotary magazine with a 10-round capacity of the 10/22 pattern.”

American Hunter 2024 Golden Bullseye — Rifle of the Year

Marlin Model 336 Classic

American Hunter magazine likes the Marlin 336 Classic, with its smooth lever action and traditional appearance: “A gorgeous lever-action … this is a firearm as comfortable over the fireplace as it is in the deer woods. Its American black walnut stock blends beautifully with the satin-blued finish of the receiver and barrel.”

Shooting Illustrated 2024 Golden Bullseye — Rifle of the Year

Smith & Wesson FPC Carbine

S&W’s M&P FPC folding carbine is easy to transport and has smart on-board storage for magazines. The FPC’s buttstock has twin slots that hold 17-rd and/or 23-rd magazines compatible with S&W 9mm pistols. When folded, S&W’s FPC Carbine is just 16 3/8″. S&W delivers the new FPC in a cool zippered carry case with four internal pockets. That nice, padded carry case is included in the affordable $659.00 price.

New Award Category for Suppressor

New for 2024 is the Shooting Illustrated Suppressor of the Year Award. This new category reflects the growing usage of suppressors in many shooting sports. The first-ever Suppressor of the Year is the Silencer Central BANISH Speed K:

Just 4″ long, the new Silencer Central BANISH Speed K suppressor offers outstanding noise/recoil reduction in a very small format. The BANISH Speed K features a unique baffle design and a finned blast chamber that minimizes blowback to less than 6% of unsuppressed shooting. The Speed K is built from 100% Inconel, allowing it to be durable and maneuverable.

About the Golden Bullseye Awards
Now in their 22nd year, NRA Publications’ Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge top firearms and shooting sports products. Winners are selected by a team of editors, graphic designers, and NRA Publications staffers. To qualify for consideration for a Golden Bullseye Award, a product must have been:

— Recently introduced and available to consumers.
— Used/tested by a staff member or magazine contributor.
— Reliable in the field, meeting or exceeding the evaluator’s expectations
— Innovative in design and function.
— Readily perceived as a value to the purchaser.
— Styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry.

Golden Bullseye Awards are presented by three major NRA Publications: American Rifleman, Shooting Illustrated, and American Hunter. In addition, Golden Bullseyes were awarded by NRAWomen.com, an NRA Publication web property.

The 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards as well as the Pioneer Award and the Freedom Award will be presented in person at an invitation-only event during the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas.

At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.

NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.

1. KYGUNCO — Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rifle, $386.40

⏺ New quality .22 LR rifle, good for NRL22 and target work

The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire is a refined .22 LR rifle with a 20″ Heavy Profile, Straight Taper, 1:16″-twist blued barrel, threaded at the muzzle for tuner or suppressor. The Model 2020 Rimfire carries a 3-shot accuracy guarantee — 1″ or less at 50 yards with match-grade, factory .22 LR ammunition. Currently, at KYGUNCO you can get this rifle for $386.40 with a black stock or $436.99 with a Sage stock (handsome gray with black webbing).

2. Creedmoor Sports — Lapua, Peterson, Starline Brass Sale

⏺ Major savings on quality brass from top makers

Great ammunition starts with top-quality brass. Right now you can save 14%-24% on quality cartridge brass at Creedmoor Sports. Lapua brass in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 PRC, and .300 WM is on sale. Peterson brass is discounted for 22 Creedmoor, 6mm Dasher, 6.5 PRC, 7mm RUM, .300 Win Mag, and 33 Nosler. And a large variety of Starline brass is on sale at great prices. Starline discounts include pistol brass plus .223 Rem and .308 Win match brass.

3. MidwayUSA — G.P.S. Rolling Range Backpack, $79.99

⏺ Huge discount on big Range Pack with wheels and retacting handle

The G.P.S. Rolling Range Backpack is one of the best handgun carriers we’ve seen. And right now, at the $79.99 SALE price, it’s a 57% OFF steal. The pack boasts padded storage for four full-size handguns, with magazine storage in side pockets. A large top compartment holds eye/ear protection, ammo, and accessories. This unique G.P.S. Rolling Range Pack features wheels and an extendable handle (similar to carry-on luggage). So you have a choice of rolling, or carrying via shoulder straps. NOTE: With MidwayUSA purchases of $75 or more, right now you get FREE Shipping with Code FREESHIP081923.

4. Palmetto SA — S&W 9mm Pistol, Cleaning Kit, Mags, $399.99

⏺ Great price with Cleaning Kit and 3 FREE Mags Bonus

Smith & Wesson makes rugged, reliable, and popular carry pistols. Right now you can get the S&W PC M&P Shield 9mm carry pistol for just $399.99. And that price includes a handy cleaning kit with brushes and jags for multiple calibers. Along with the free cleaning kit, if you buy before 8/31/23 you’ll get a valuable bonus from S&W. With the purchase of this M&P Shield you get 3 FREE magazines, a $120+ value.

5. Various Vendors — Winchester Ammo Rebate — Save 25%

⏺ Major 25% Rebate on wide selection of Winchester ammunition

Now through September 30, 2023, you can get 25% OFF Winchester centerfire ammunition for these popular cartridge types/calibers: .223 Rem/5.56mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x39mm, .308 Win/7.62x51mm, .350 Legend, .300 BLK. There are some great options for service rifle and GSSM shooters. CLICK HERE for Winchester Ammo Rebate INFO and Redemption page. NOTE: You’ll need to save your purchase receipts. Maximum rebate is $150.00.

6. Midsouth — 6.5 Match Monster Nosler Bullets, 500 $134.99

⏺ Great choice for 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, and 6.5×55 shooters

Midsouth now offers the new Nosler-made 6.5mm 123gr MATCH MONSTER bullets. These offer great performance and accuracy at a very low price — just $134.99 for 500 bullets (i.e. $27 per 100). For these BTHP bullets, the G1 BC is an impressive 0.510. Reloading data is interchangeable with Nosler Custom Competition bullets with the same caliber and grain weight. These bullets have small meplats for reduced drag and more consistent BC. If you shoot a 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, or 6.5×55 in matches, this is a great affordable option.

7. GunZoneDeals — MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise, $39.99

⏺ Great price on versatile, well-designed gun vise

Here’s an excellent gun vise on sale for just $39.99. The versatile MTM GV-30 CaseGard Gun Vise supports rifles and shotguns for cleaning/maintenance. High and low forks allow level or angled gun placement. The rubber-padded rotating stock clamp provides a firm hold. The base has 14 different compartments for tools/solvents, plus 11 slots for jags, brushes, and screwdrivers. On the side are tabs for two cleaning rods. This GV-20 vise is made from rugged, solvent-resistant polypropylene plastic. If this sells out on GunZoneDeals, Midsouth has the GV-30 Vise for $41.58.

8. Hunter Select — Laser Bore-Sighting Tools, $12.16

⏺ Good, low-cost device for sighting-in hunting rifles

Need to sight-in that new hunting rifle? A handy in-chamber laser boresighter can get you on target quickly. The Hunter Select no-neck, shoulder-only .308 Win version ($12.16) should work with the entire .308 Win family, plus the 6mmBR and 6.5 Creedmoor families. In addition, also for $12.16, there are cartridge-specific units for .223 Remington and .30-06 Springfield (also works for .270 Win). These Hunter Select laser boresighters are cheap, easy to use, and effective. NOTE: Not all colors in stock currently.

9. Amazon — Universal Gun Cleaning Kit, $38.99

⏺ Great value for cleaning kit for pistols, rifles, and shotguns

This Universal Gun Cleaning Kit has just about everything you need to clean any firearm, all packed in a handy transport case. The $38.99 kit includes jags, brushes, bore mops, slotted tips, and lots more. The fitted jags and slotted tips are made from solid brass and marked by caliber. The cleaning rods and accessory adapters are also made from brass. Included in this easy-to-carry kit are: 6 gun rods, 13 gun jags, 4 slotted tips, 9 gun mops, 14 bore brushes, 3 muzzle guards, 3 utility brushes, 3 accessory adapters, 4 polishing cloths, 100 cleaning patches, 2 oil bottles (empty), and even a gun cleaning mat. NOTE: For competition rifles, we recommend using high-quality ONE-PIECE cleaning rods.

10. Natchez — Trail Camera, $29.99

⏺ Great deal — get ready for hunting season

Hunting season is coming soon. Trail cameras are great for scouting hunting grounds but they have many other uses around your property as well. We found this Bushnell SpotOn Low Glow Trail Camera for the low price of $29.99. The SpotOn is built Bushnell tough, with 16 megapixel image quality and very fast response time. The SpotOn runs on AA batteries and uses standard SD cards (batteries and cards sold separately). Being slim, this camera is easy to position in a stealthy manner.

11. MidwayUSA 1″-Diam Hi-Viz Green Target Dots, 1008 for $2.12

⏺ Get 1008 Hi-Viz target dots for about two bucks — great deal

These 1″-round Hi-Viz target spots from U.S. Ballistics stick on nearly any surface. Fluorescent, lime green in color, these targets are highly visible, and also contrast dark bullet holes well. Right now this target pack, with 1008 stick-on target circles, is just $2.12 at MidwayUSA, just twenty-one cents per hundred! We use these target dots for rimfire and centerfire practice.