Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is proud to announce that the Tikka T3x ACE Target has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Golden Bullseye “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.”

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.

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About Beretta

Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.

For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.

About Sako

Established in 1921, SAKO Ltd. has an eventful history. SAKO was first created to refurbish and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland. The workshop was initially called Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö (Civil Guard Firearm and Engineering Co Ltd) and in 1927 became a limited company with its name abbreviated to the acronym, SAKO. The company has played a key role in Finland’s defense and has been a trusted supplier to hundreds of defense departments around the world. For 100 years, SAKO has developed world-class military, target, and hunting rifles, as well as cartridges. Our reputation, high-quality products, and credibility are rooted in the unique skills of our employees and in their professional pride. Over a period of 100 years, the company has grown by focusing on internationalization, the excellence of its products, honoring its dedicated craftsmen and personnel, and providing innovative solutions for the needs of its customers. In 2000, SAKO joined Beretta Group, a company with unique firearms traditions reaching all the way back to 1526. This cooperation provides SAKO with the unique capability to offer comprehensive, all-encompassing solutions and systems for our customers. Now, SAKO looks ahead more confidently than ever. We proudly carry on the rifle and cartridges manufacturing knowledge and skills, with the utmost respect towards the surrounding nature.

For more information, visit www.sako.global.