Affordable bolt-action deer rifles for 2026 stay under one thousand dollars, with models from Bergara, Browning, Christensen Arms, CVA, CZ, Franchi, Glenfield, Howa, Mossberg, Retay, Ruger, Savage, Tikka, Weatherby and Winchester. Retail prices start at 399 dollars for the Retay Gamelander Straight Walled and reach 999 dollars for the CZ 600+ American plus Tikka T3x Hunter. Extra costs still include a scope, rings, sling and ammunition.