Introducing the All-New Preferred Rifles Centerfire Actions:
For 2026, we're proud to introduce two all-new American-made centerfire rifle actions designed from the ground up to meet the needs of today's precision shooters and hunters.
Whether you're building an ultralight mountain rifle, a dedicated NRL Hunter rig, or a heavy competition rifle built for PRS and long-range shooting, Preferred Rifles now offers an action specifically engineered for your application.
Introducing the Cinder and Bedrock—two precision rifle actions that share the same design philosophy while serving two very different purposes.
Every action is proudly manufactured in our home state of Utah, where we maintain complete control over the machining, finishing, assembly, and quality standards that go into every receiver.
Key Features of Preferred Rifles Actions
Although the Cinder and Bedrock serve different purposes, they share the same core engineering philosophy.
Precision-Machined Stainless Steel Receivers
Every action starts with a premium stainless steel receiver designed to provide exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability.
Whether your rifle spends its life on a competition barricade or in the backcountry, stainless steel is the gold standard for rifle actions that need to run smoothly every time.
True Remington 700 Footprints
Both actions utilize a true Remington 700 footprint, making them compatible with the enormous aftermarket already available.
That means compatibility with countless:
- Stocks
- Chassis systems
- Bottom metals
- Magazine systems
- Accessories
The receiver port and tang follow the Remington 700 pattern. This ensures more compatibility with no more fuss over custom inlets or stock designs.
Trigger Compatibility
Both actions accept Remington 700 clone pattern triggers, giving shooters access to nearly every premium trigger on the market.
To maximize performance, Preferred Rifles offers manufacturer-specific cocking pieces that optimize sear engagement and timing with popular trigger brands. A universal option is also available for builders seeking maximum flexibility.
Smooth, Reliable Bolt Operation
Every Preferred Rifles bolt is engineered for reliability first.
Features include:
- DLC-coated bolt for exceptional wear resistance and smooth cycling
- 83-degree bolt lift for the ideal balance of fast operation and scope clearance
- Mini M16 extractor for positive extraction
- Plunger-style ejector for reliable ejection
- Threaded bolt handle and knob for future customization options
Together, these features create a bolt that's equally at home in competition, hunting, or everyday range use.
Meet the Cinder
The Cinder was developed for shooters looking for a lightweight, premium action that doesn't cut weight at the expense of performance.
Mountain hunters, western big game hunters, lightweight precision rifle shooters, and NRL Hunter competitors all demand an action that's light enough to carry all day while remaining dependable under harsh field conditions. The Cinder is exactly that, all in a 22oz package for short actions, and 25oz for long actions.
The heart of the Cinder is its precision broached raceways. This manufacturing process produces exceptionally consistent raceways, resulting in smooth bolt travel and repeatable cycling.
Combined with the DLC-coated bolt, cycling feels precise, effortless, and confidence inspiring.
Lightweight Without Sacrifice
Despite its minimal weight, the Cinder still incorporates an integral recoil lug for maximum strength and repeatable bedding.
Customers can select either a 0 MOA or 20 MOA lightweight aluminum Picatinny rail, depending on their intended use/optic setup. Each rail is pinned front and rear to eliminate play and ensure repeatability shot-to-shot.
The Cinder action carries easily in the mountains while maintaining the accuracy and reliability expected from a premium custom rifle action. You shouldn't have to cut corners to make weight on your build, and with the Cinder, you don't have to.
Meet the Bedrock
The Bedrock represents our vision of the ultimate competition rifle action.
Everything about its design focuses on maximizing rigidity, durability, and long-term consistency.
Fully Integral Construction
The Bedrock incorporates an integral recoil lug and 20 MOA Picatinny rail.
Machining these features directly into the receiver creates an exceptionally rigid platform while eliminating any possibility of movement between individual components.
Whether you're shooting positional stages, developing load data, or engaging targets at extreme distances, consistency begins with the action.
Built to Take Abuse
Competition rifles take serious abuse. They get slammed into barricades, packed into vehicles, dragged across ranges, and fired thousands of times each season. The Bedrock was engineered to shine in these conditions.
Its added weight helps stabilize the rifle, reduce movement during positional shooting, and create an incredibly balanced foundation for today's heavy-barreled precision rifles.
If your priority is maximum performance and long-term durability, the Bedrock is the answer.
Which Action Is Right for You?
Choose the Cinder for:
- Lightweight hunting rifles
- Mountain rifle builds
- NRL Hunter rifles
- Lightweight precision rifles
- Multiple Scope Rail Options
Choose the Bedrock if you want:
- PRS competition rifles
- Heavy precision builds
- ELR rifles
- Fully integral construction
- A platform built to withstand years of abuse
The Foundation of Your Next Rifle
Every great rifle begins with a great action.
Whether you're building a lightweight backcountry hunting rifle or a dedicated competition rig, the Cinder and Bedrock provide the precision, reliability, and compatibility demanded by today's shooters.
We're incredibly excited to bring these actions to market, and we can't wait to see what you build.
Learn More
Ready to start your next custom rifle?
Explore the Preferred Rifles Action lineup:
(Action page links coming soon.)
Browse our current barreled action inventory:
(Barreled action links coming soon.)
Be sure to follow us on social media and check back often. We're constantly developing new products, refining our designs, and expanding the Preferred Rifles lineup.
This is just the beginning.
