Bolt-Action Rifles and Calibers for Idaho Hunters
Posted October 10, 2026. Idaho hunters and ranchers tend to pick a bolt-action rifle for one job: a steady shot at a known distance, in a caliber that fits the game and the country. This post covers three bolt-action rifles from recent news. For each one we list what the maker announced, the numbers the source gives, and what is still open. Where a source gives no price or no ship date, we say so.
Ruger American Generation II
The Ruger American Generation II was announced at SHOT Show 2026. The maker said more calibers would come after the first offerings. The calibers named for later release are .338 ARC, .300 Win Mag and 7mm PRC. The ship date has not been confirmed, and the source gives no price, so there is no set date or cost to plan around yet.
If you already hunt with an American rifle, the new calibers are the detail to watch. Until the maker confirms ship dates for each caliber, treat the list as announced plans rather than products you can order.
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Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint
The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint is a bolt-action precision rifle line. A guns.com report dated September 1, 2026 says the three new Waypoint models come in all calibers and carry an SG-100 Cerakote finish. The reported MSRP for the three new Waypoints is $1,995. MSRP is the maker's suggested retail price as reported, not a price we have confirmed for any sale.
A price like this matters most to buyers who want a precision rifle for long shots, since the rifle and the optic are often bought together. Compare the MSRP with what dealers list before you decide, and check the catalog for the current listing.
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Savage AXIS 2 PRO
The Savage AXIS 2 PRO is offered in Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage. The announcement is dated September 30, 2026. The source did not find a price, so none is listed here. The camouflage finish is the new detail in this release, and it suits hunters who want a camo rifle without a custom finish.
Buyers who hunt on foot in mixed cover may find this finish useful for planning their gear. Check the catalog listing for current availability and details before you plan a trip.
Prices, finishes and release dates change, so the catalog is the place to confirm what is listed today. Use the search box in the menu to look up any model by name or caliber. Guns ship to a local licensed dealer, who completes the federal Form 4473 and the background check before you take the firearm home. We do not ship firearms to a home address.
General information, not legal advice. Current as of September 2026. Laws change; check the official source before you act.
