New Big Bore Rifles for 2025

More bore is definitely not more boring. The continuing interest in precision rifle means more interest in rifles that can shoot out to 1000 yards and beyond, and have the energy to do real damage at those kinds of distances. Here’s what’s new in large-caliber rifles for 2025.

Auto-Ordnance | Thompson TAO50
A patent-pending roller-bearing bolt and muzzle brake smooth the action and tame the recoil of the mighty .50 BMG chambering in this semi-automatic platform.

Magpul MOE+ grip
Magpul PRS Gen3 stock
Timney AR-style  trigger
Accu-Tac bipod

Specifications
Caliber: .50 BMG
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 29 inches
Overall Length: 61 inches
Weight: 25 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $8,699
(508) 795-3919 auto-ordnance.com

Bushmaster | BA50
This re-engineered .50 BMG semi-auto rifle sports a redesigned bolt that promises improved extraction and smooth feeding. It also offers familiar, AR-style controls and takedown to minimize the learning curve. (Scope not included.)

Ergo Tactical Super Ambi grip
Magpul PRS Gen3 stock
GG&G LCB-3 heavy-duty tactical bipod
Three-port muzzle brake

Specifications
Caliber: .50 BMG
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 29 inches
Overall Length: 56.75 inches
Weight: 29 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $6,878.95
(800) 883-6229 bushmaster.com

Caracal USA | CSR 338 Precision Bolt-Action Rifle
Built for both law enforcement and defense, the CSR 338 is a long-range tactical rifle that shoots .5 MOA with commercial, match-grade ammunition. Its numerous adjustments assure end-user fit, and the stock folds to simplify transport.

Three-port brake
Integral monopod
32CrMov barrel
KeyMod attachment system

Specifications
Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 27 inches
Overall Length: 48 inches
Weight: 13 pounds, 14 ounces
MSRP: $6,700
(208) 323-8727 caracalusa.com

Century Arms | ASR
Chambered for the ultra-long-range-capable .338 Lapua Mag., the ASR also ships with a .308 Win. conversion kit that’s relatively simple to swap, making it possible to practice with the platform using far less-expensive ammunition.

One-piece aluminum receiver
20-MOA-canted optics rail
Adjustable, folding buttstock with monopod
AICS-pattern magazine

Specifications
Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag.
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 27 inches
Overall Length: 36.7 to 39.7 inches
Weight: 14 pounds, 4 ounces
MSRP: $3,199.99
(561) 908-7993 centuryarms.com