Fierce Firearms has released the Wingman SBR, a short-barreled precision rifle chambered in 22, 25, and 6.5 Creedmoor, built on the company's CT Mini Rogue platform and priced at $2,995 MSRP. The rifle ships with a titanium action, 12.5-inch carbon-fiber barrel, and a base weight of 5.3 pounds without an optic, mount, or accessories. Let’s take a closer look!
The Wingman arrives at a pivot point for the SBR category. As of January 1, 2026, the federal transfer tax on short-barreled rifles dropped from $200 to $0. Form 4 approvals through the NFA registration process are currently being issued in days rather than months, according to industry reports. The background check and registration remain unchanged; only the tax that accompanied the process for decades has been eliminated. Fierce frames this timing explicitly, stating the tax stamp is now free and, as the company puts it, "your excuse is gone."
According to Fierce, the Wingman targets hunters and shooters who want precision performance without a full-size footprint. The rifle suits varmint and predator work where fast handling and portability matter, the company states. In 22 Creedmoor with purpose-built varmint ammunition, the rifle functions as a dedicated small-game and varmint platform. In 25 Creedmoor, it bridges to predators and deer-sized game. In 6.5 Creedmoor, it functions as a precision rifle using the most widely available factory ammunition in the segment.
The action is a dual-lug, 6AL-4V titanium piece with a short 70-degree bolt throw and DLC coating, built to the Remington 700 footprint. The barrel is Fierce's hand-lapped C3 Carbon, 12.5 inches, threaded 5/8-24, and comes with a thread protector. The trigger is a TriggerTech Primary Pro, set at 2.5 pounds from the factory and user-adjustable from 1.5 to 4 pounds. The stock is hand-laid carbon fiber with a Matrix raw chopped-carbon colorway, features an adjustable length of pull from 12.75 inches to 13.25 inches, and a push-button cheek riser locking into five positions. That last thing is a detail I really like.
Fierce testing with its in-house DirtNap Ammunition produced muzzle velocities of 2,810 fps in 22 Creedmoor (62-grain Hornady ELD-VT), 2,725 fps in 25 Creedmoor (110-grain Nosler AccuBond), and 2,500 fps in 6.5 Creedmoor (120-grain Hornady ELD-M), all from the 12.5-inch barrel. In 25 Creedmoor, Fierce states the load retains sufficient velocity and energy for effective terminal performance on deer-sized game to 400 yards. The rifle feeds from AICS-pattern detachable box magazines and includes a Picatinny rail on the handguard for bipods and an Arca-rail for tripod mounting.
The Wingman ships now and carries a limited lifetime warranty. First dealer allocations are scheduled for fall 2026.
Fierce Wingman SBR Specifications:
https://fiercearms.com/firearm/wingman-sbr/
Does the elimination of the NFA tax stamp change your calculus on registering an SBR, or are approval timelines still the barrier for your workflow?