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.”

The T3x ACE Target, crafted with Tikka’s legendary attention to detail, was developed for precision shooters seeking an out-of-the-box competition-ready platform. With its optimized barrel profile, enhanced ergonomics, and refined trigger system, the Ace Target embodies the advanced engineering and shooter-focused design Tikka is known for.

Key Features:

• Heavy barrel For Enhanced Accuracy & Shot-To-Shot Consistency

• Enhanced Ergonomics

• Standardized Mounting Solutions

• Crisp 2-Stage Adjustable Trigger

• Fully Adjustable Chassis

• RRS® Arca Rail with 7 Clot M-Lok & QD Sling Mounts

• Stock is Compatible with All T3, T3x & T1x Barreled Actions

• 10 Round Magazine

• Available in Anodized Black or Midnight Bronze / Tungsten

• Available in .223 Rem, 6.5 Creedmor, .308 Win

The award will be formally presented during a special breakfast on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.