Hunting Rifles

We put the best new hunting rifles to the test and review the classics.

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Tikka T3X roughtech

Save $550 on Tikka T3X Rifles Save $550 on Tikka T3X Rifles

By Scott Einsmann

A close-up of an old Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster

How My Father’s Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Helped Raise Two Generations of Hunters How My Father’s Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Helped Raise Two Generations of Hunters

By Alice Jones Webb

Christensen Arms Evoke rifle

Christensen Arms Evoke: An Excellent (And Affordable) All-Purpose Hunting Rifle Christensen Arms Evoke: An Excellent (And Affordable) All-Purpose Hunting Rifle

Fierce Twisted Rogue 7mm Backcountry Rifle

I Range Tested the Fierce Twisted Rogue: A Light Do-All Hunting Rifle I Range Tested the Fierce Twisted Rogue: A Light Do-All Hunting Rifle

range testing the Accuracy International rifle

The Best Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The setup the author used to hunt black bears with a 6.5 Creedmoor

I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round? I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round?

By John B. Snow

Freel with bull elk

What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge

Jim Carmichel with 45/70

Classic Carmichel: The Rebirth of the .45/70 Classic Carmichel: The Rebirth of the .45/70

By Jim Carmichel

The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2025 The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2025

By John B. Snow

freel with dall sheep.

Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting

Henry Lever Action Supreme on the ground

Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout

By John B. Snow

straight wall deer rifles

The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles

By Brad Fitzpatrick, Tyler Freel

Freel with Stevens 334 Walnut

The Best Budget Hunting Rifles of 2025, Put to the Test The Best Budget Hunting Rifles of 2025, Put to the Test

Q Mini Fix rifle in 6mm ARC

The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed

A break-barrel spring gun and a modern PCP air rifle

The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Springfield 2020 Waypoint 7mm PRC Rifle

The Best 7mm PRC Rifles The Best 7mm PRC Rifles

By Tyler Freel, John B. Snow

The best mid-priced hunting rifles are laying on snowy rocks.

The Best Mid-Priced Hunting Rifles Put to the Test The Best Mid-Priced Hunting Rifles Put to the Test

The author with an antelope taken with the Springfield Waypoint.

The Best .308 Hunting Rifles of 2025 The Best .308 Hunting Rifles of 2025

By Brad Fitzpatrick, Tyler Freel

Henry single shot rifle in .350 Legend

The Best .350 Legend Rifles Put to the Test The Best .350 Legend Rifles Put to the Test

We tested the best 6.5 Creedmoor rifles and share our thoughts.

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles

By John B. Snow, Tyler Freel