Try a bolt gun before you buy one.

Ranges within about two hours of Austin that rent bolt-action rifles, so you can put rounds through one before you spend the money.

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The short version

The Range at Austin Ruger American Predator in .308, 100-yard lanes, open 10 to 9 every day. Bring a friend so they'll rent to you. Closest~15 min A Place to Shoot The same Ruger American in five calibers, shot out to 300 yards, and you can rent a rifle solo. Worth the drive~1 hr 45

Don't go alone the first time

Most ranges won't hand a rental to someone who walks in by themselves. Bring a friend or your own gun and you're covered everywhere.

The Range at Austin
Rents only if you bring a friend or your own gun, or pre-book a package.
Range USA
First-time visitors have to come with another shooter.
A Place to Shoot
Their buddy rule is for pistols only. Solo rifle rentals are fine.

Every option, closest first

The orange bars show drive time from downtown Austin on a 2-hour scale.

The Range at Austin

South Austin, on the I-35 frontage · indoor

~15 min9 mi

Posted hours: 10 AM to 9 PM daily

Bolt-actions on the rental list

  • Ruger American Predator, chassis.308 Win
  • Ruger American7.62×39
Longest lane
100 yd
Lane
$31/hr Mon–Thu
$35/hr Fri–Sun
Rental
Bolt price not postedsemi-autos are $25
  • 100-yard lanes are in a separate rifle bay.
  • A second shooter on the same lane is $10 ($12 on weekends).
  • 18+ to rent a rifle. You have to buy and shoot their ammo.
Hours

Every day 10 AM – 9 PM

Shady Oaks Gun Range

Cedar Park · indoor

~35 min25 mi

Posted hours: Mon–Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6

Bolt-actions on the rental list

  • Bergara HMR, suppressed6.5 Creedmoor
Longest lane
50 yd
Rental
$20swap guns at no extra charge
Range fee
Extrarifle range may cost more
  • Their rental list was last updated March 2025, so call before you go for the Bergara.
  • Says it has most guns it sells ready for a test drive before you buy.
  • If you've never had any training, bring an experienced shooter on your first visit.
  • 18+ for rifles, ID required. Walk-in only, no reservations.
Hours

Mon–Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM

Lone Star Gun Range

Lockhart · outdoor

~40 min26 mi

Posted hours: 9 AM to 7 PM daily, closed 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Bolt-actions on the rental list

  • Steyr Scout.308 Win
  • Ruger M77 Hawkeye.308 Win
  • Type 53 carbine (Mosin pattern)7.62×54R
  • CZ 452.22 LR
Longest lane
100 yd
Day pass
$23
Rental
$10
  • The Steyr Scout is the closest thing here to what you described. Text first to make sure it's still in the fleet, because the rental page looks old.
  • Renters have to arrive by 4 PM. Last check-in is 5.
  • 21+ to rent anything. The 100-yard line is covered benches, seated slow fire only.
Hours

Every day 9 AM – 7 PM
Renters by 4 PM · last check-in 5 PM
Closed 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Cedar Ridge Range

Bulverde, Hill Country · outdoor

~1 hr 3070 mi

Posted hours: closed Mon–Tue, Wed–Fri 10–5:30, Sat–Sun 9–7:30

Bolt-actions on the rental list

  • Remington 783caliber not listed
  • Mosin 91/307.62×54R
Longest lane
100 yd
Day pass
$23
Rental
$15/hr
  • 21+ to rent. Staff supervise rentals and may limit rounds and distance until you've shown you're comfortable.
  • You have to be checked in and shooting by 4:30 on weekdays, 6:30 on weekends.
Hours

Mon–Tue closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM (shooting by 4:30)
Sat–Sun 9 AM – 7:30 PM (shooting by 6:30)

A Place to Shoot

South San Antonio · outdoor

~1 hr 4590 mi

Posted hours: Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat 9–7, Sun 10–7

Bolt-actions on the rental list

  • Ruger American.308 Win
  • Ruger American.30-06
  • Ruger American.270 Win
  • Ruger American.243 Win
  • Ruger American.22 LR
Longest lane
300 yd
Precision range
$23.9590 min, your own lane
Rental
$20
  • The precision range has targets at 100, 200 and 300 yards, with cameras on the 200 and 300 so you can see hits from the bench.
  • Same rifle in different calibers is the easiest way to feel the recoil difference before you pick one.
  • Bring ID. No new rentals in the last hour before close. You have to buy their ammo.
Hours

Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
No new rentals after 6 PM

Not worth the trip for a bolt gun

Against what you asked for

Generally a bolt action, maybe a 8–10 round mag? And maybe some basic optic on there.

Capacity is the real filter

Most hunting bolts hold 4 or 5. For 10, look for one that takes AI-style (AICS-pattern) detachable mags, where 10-rounders are easy to find. The Bergara HMR at Shady Oaks takes those, and the Steyr Scout at Lone Star has a 10-round mag option. The Ruger American Predator in .308 should too. Ask the desk.

Ask which ones are scoped

None of the rental lists say which rifles have glass on them. A bolt gun on iron sights won't tell you much past 50 yards, so ask before you pay for the rental.