Tikka T3x Ace Target Named 2026 American Rifleman Rifle of the Year
Beretta USA is proud to announce that the Tikka T3x ACE Target has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Rifle of the Year, one of the highly coveted Golden Bullseye Awards presented annually by NRA Media.
Now in their 24th year, the Golden Bullseye Awards recognize the finest products in the shooting sports industry with innovations that deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and value to consumers.
Selected by a six-member committee of veteran editors, designers, and NRA Media staff with more than a century of combined industry experience, Golden Bullseye Award winners represent the highest level of achievement in product design and execution. To qualify, each product must be recently introduced, thoroughly tested by American Rifleman staff or contributors, demonstrate field-proven reliability, exhibit innovation in both design and function, and provide true value to the end user.
“It is a tremendous honor for the Tikka T3x ACE Target to be recognized as the American Rifleman Rifle of the Year,” said Sami Arhomaa, Sako VP Global Marketing & VP Business Development USA. “This platform was engineered for shooters who demand world-class precision, uncompromising reliability, and repeatable performance. This award is a testament to Tikka’s commitment to excellence and to delivering rifles that outperform expectations in every environment.”