Nesika Sporter Rifle

by
posted on June 30, 2014
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
W9298_eMedia-0202x.jpg

Nesika actions have been well-known for decades to the world’s elite competitive shooting teams such as the Army Marksmanship Unit and other civilian competitors. In fact, in 2003, Benchrest champion Kyle Brown shot a 10-shot, 1,000-yard group that measured under 4.25”.

Today, with three complete models of rifles-sporter, long-range and tactical-the Nesika brand is fast taking its place among other respected well-known names such as Remington.

Although all three models are production rifles, each is built by hand one at a time with what might be considered custom features on other manufacturer’s guns. An action machined from 15-5 steel that boasts 2/1000ths of an inch tolerance, a 3-lb. Timney trigger and a one-piece bolt forged from 4340 CM steel are standard on the Sporter model.

Nesika rifles and actions are manufactured in Sturgis, S.D. The company was purchased by Dakota Arms in 2003, which in turn was purchased by the Freedom Group in 2009, thus making Nesika a Freedom Group brand.

American Hunter Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller has put the Sporter rifle with its famous Nesika Hunter action to the test on both Auodad in West Texas and bear in northwestern Pennsylvania. Admittedly not a benchrest gun, it still produced impressive results. Watch the video below as Adam spells out the details of our latest Gun of the Week.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: 7 mm-.08 Rem.; .30-06 Spg. ;308 Win.; .280 Rem; 7 mm Rem.; .300 Win. Mag. (tested)
Barrel: Douglas Air-Gauged
Stock:
 Bell and Carlson Hand Laid-up Composite with Aluminum Bedding Block
Reciever: 15-5 Stainless
Bolt:
 One-Piece from 4340 CM Steel
Trigger:
 TImney set at 3 lbs.
Bases:
 Leupold QRW
Weight:
 8 lbs.
Length:
 24” and 26”
MSRP:
 $3,499

Latest

Gotw Wilson Combat Divison 77 Project 1 Web
Gotw Wilson Combat Divison 77 Project 1 Web

Gun Of The Week: Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1

Join American Rifleman staff on the range in this video to get a closer look at Wilson Combat’s somewhat cryptically named “Division 77 Project 1.” 

The Armed Citizen® July 18, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Review: POF-USA LMR BASE Rifle

The Patriot Ordnance Factory LMR Base offers a .308 Win. chambering in a lightweight, AR-15-size package, which makes it a capable platform for today's new gun owner. And it comes at a fair price.

2025 Accessory Of The Year: Wyoming Sight Drifter

For each of the past 23 years, the editors of American Rifleman have convened to select our top picks for the past year’s best and most innovative products. Here are the most recent winners.

Henry Donates Rifles To Support Young Leukemia Victim

Henry Repeating Arms has donated a limited run of 50 “Team Keane” Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifles to support 13-year-old Keane Rhodes of Universal City, Texas, who is currently undergoing aggressive treatment for ALL T-cell leukemia.

Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Echelon

Springfield Armory introduced its Echelon in 2023, bringing a modernized, chassis-style, striker-fired handgun to the market that has since seen several notable line extensions.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.