Hunting Rifles(Page 2)

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

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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, By Tyler Freel

Winchester Model 70

The Best Deer Hunting Rifles The Best Deer Hunting Rifles

By John B. Snow

John B. Snow testes the reliability of a 10/22 .22 rifle.

The Best .22 LR Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best .22 LR Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

Wilson Combat NULA 20S

Wilson Combat NULA 20S Review: One of the Best Ultralight Hunting Rifles We’ve Ever Tested Wilson Combat NULA 20S Review: One of the Best Ultralight Hunting Rifles We’ve Ever Tested

The Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor

Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter Review: The Truth About This Mysterious and Scarce Rife Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter Review: The Truth About This Mysterious and Scarce Rife

A scratched up Winchester 94 and some loose rounds lay against some old wooden boards.

Why the Winchester 94 Is (and Always Will Be) My Favorite Deer Rifle Why the Winchester 94 Is (and Always Will Be) My Favorite Deer Rifle

By Alice Jones Webb

Assembling My ‘One Gun,’ a Modern 6.5×55 Swede

Assembling My ‘One Gun,’ a Modern 6.5×55 Swede Assembling My ‘One Gun,’ a Modern 6.5×55 Swede

By Andrea Bogard

Savage M110 Trail Hunter Lite and Tripod

Savage M110 Trail Hunter Lite Review: An Accurate and Affordable Hunting Rifle Savage M110 Trail Hunter Lite Review: An Accurate and Affordable Hunting Rifle

Three fancy Savage 99s

Jim Carmichel’s Classic Deer Rifles Jim Carmichel’s Classic Deer Rifles

By Jim Carmichel

A photograph of a glossy wood-stocked deer rifle.

Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Deer Rifles Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Deer Rifles

By Jim Carmichel

Bergara Premier Mg Micro Lite 6.5 Cm

Bergara Premier MgMicro Lite, Tested and Reviewed Bergara Premier MgMicro Lite, Tested and Reviewed

Rossi LWC 350 Legend

Rossi LWC Review: We Tested the Cheapest Deer Rifle You Can Buy Rossi LWC Review: We Tested the Cheapest Deer Rifle You Can Buy

The author used the Seneca Dragon Claw, one of the most powerful air rifles, to take this wildebeest.

The Most Powerful Air Rifles of 2025, Field and Range Tested The Most Powerful Air Rifles of 2025, Field and Range Tested

colorado whitetail

The Biggest Myths and Misconceptions Around Deer Rifles, Cartridges, and Shooting The Biggest Myths and Misconceptions Around Deer Rifles, Cartridges, and Shooting

By Alex Robinson

Mack Brothers Custom Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor rests on a shooting bag on a post on the range.

Mack Brothers Custom Rifle Review: A Lightweight Hunting and Competition Crossover Mack Brothers Custom Rifle Review: A Lightweight Hunting and Competition Crossover

By John B. Snow

Rossi R95 Laminate .45/70

Rossi R95 Laminate .45/70 Gov’t: Tested and Reviewed Rossi R95 Laminate .45/70 Gov’t: Tested and Reviewed

MDT Field Stock

MDT Field Stock Chassis: The Best Upgrade for Any Budget Rifle MDT Field Stock Chassis: The Best Upgrade for Any Budget Rifle

30-30 vs 30-06: Comparing Two Granddaddy Rifle Cartridges 30-30 vs 30-06: Comparing Two Granddaddy Rifle Cartridges

Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor

Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary, Tested in the Field and on the Range Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary, Tested in the Field and on the Range

Savage M110 Ultralite Elite in 6.5 CM

Savage M110 Ultralite Elite Tested and Reviewed: A Light and Impressively Accurate Mountain Rifle Savage M110 Ultralite Elite Tested and Reviewed: A Light and Impressively Accurate Mountain Rifle

Shooting the Seekins Havak Slam off a tripod

Seekins Havak Slam Review: A Minimalist Hunting Rifle for High-Altitude Adventure Seekins Havak Slam Review: A Minimalist Hunting Rifle for High-Altitude Adventure

By John B. Snow

Two classic wood-stocked rifles favored for deer hunting.

Zumbo and Carmichel Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifles Zumbo and Carmichel Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifles

By Jim Zumbo, By Jim Carmichel

A man in a camo sun shirt and hood works the action of the Marlin Dark Series 1895 45-70

Marlin Dark Series 1895 Review: A Tactical .45/70 Lever Action Marlin Dark Series 1895 Review: A Tactical .45/70 Lever Action

By John B. Snow

Freel with large black bear taken with 6.5 Creedmoor

Fudd Lore: 5 of the Worst Myths in Rifle Shooting and Hunting Fudd Lore: 5 of the Worst Myths in Rifle Shooting and Hunting

The Q Fix is one of the best .300 Blackout rifles.

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025 The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025

By Joshua Skovlund

The author takes a shot with the Sako 90s Adventure, his pick for the best hunting rifle.

The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow, By Alex Robinson, By Tyler Freel

Weatherby 307 Adventure SD

Weatherby 307 Adventure SD, Tested and Reviewed Weatherby 307 Adventure SD, Tested and Reviewed

Springfield 2020 Waypoint Long Action 7mm PRC

Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint Long Action, Tested and Reviewed Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint Long Action, Tested and Reviewed

Smith & Wesson 1854

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Review: There’s a New Powerhouse in the Lever Action World Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Review: There’s a New Powerhouse in the Lever Action World

By John B. Snow

Sako 90 Adventure being shot at the range

Sako 90 Adventure Review Sako 90 Adventure Review

By John B. Snow

Hammerli Force B1 .22

Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed

Steyr SM12 6.5x55 Swede on bench

Steyr SM12 6.5×55 Swede: Reviewing an Old-World Combo Steyr SM12 6.5×55 Swede: Reviewing an Old-World Combo

By John B. Snow

Tyler Freel testing the Browning X Bolt, one of the best rifles.

Browning X-Bolt 2 Review: An In-Depth Look at the Light and Accurate Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber Model Browning X-Bolt 2 Review: An In-Depth Look at the Light and Accurate Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber Model

CZ 600 American hunting rifle

CZ 600 American Review: Return of the Wood-Stocked Hunting Rifle? CZ 600 American Review: Return of the Wood-Stocked Hunting Rifle?

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Pick a Deer Rifle

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Pick a Deer Rifle Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Pick a Deer Rifle

By Jack O’Connor

The 300 Savage: A (Nearly) Perfect Mid-Range Hunting Cartridge The 300 Savage: A (Nearly) Perfect Mid-Range Hunting Cartridge

By Alex Robinson

Sig Cross Magnum

Sig Cross Magnum Review: A Versatile and Portable Precision Rifle Sig Cross Magnum Review: A Versatile and Portable Precision Rifle

The Marlin 336 Classic

Marlin 336 Classic Review and Field Test Marlin 336 Classic Review and Field Test

By John B. Snow

The best new lefty rifles of 2024

Three New Lefty Rifles for Every Pursuit Three New Lefty Rifles for Every Pursuit

By Andrew McKean

Ruger American Gen 2 Rifle Review

Ruger American Gen 2 Rifle Review Ruger American Gen 2 Rifle Review

By John B. Snow

Bergara BMR Carbon Action

Bergara BMR Carbon .22 Long Rifle, Tested and Reviewed Bergara BMR Carbon .22 Long Rifle, Tested and Reviewed

30-30 cartridges

.45-70 vs .30-30: Which Iconic Lever-Gun Cartridge Is Best? .45-70 vs .30-30: Which Iconic Lever-Gun Cartridge Is Best?

By Colton Heward

338 Lapua cartridges

The .338 Lapua: King of Long-Range Cartridges? The .338 Lapua: King of Long-Range Cartridges?

Freel shooting with muzzle brake

Let’s Pump the Brakes on Muzzle Brakes Let’s Pump the Brakes on Muzzle Brakes

Springfield 2020 Redline rifle

Springfield Armory 2020 Redline, Tested and Reviewed Springfield Armory 2020 Redline, Tested and Reviewed

Gunwerks Nexus on tripod in Wyoming

Gunwerks Nexus Review and Field Test Gunwerks Nexus Review and Field Test

By John B. Snow

The 10/22 is a popular rimfire.

The Best Squirrel Hunting Rifles The Best Squirrel Hunting Rifles

By Brodie Swisher

The Best Rimfire Rifles

The Best Rimfire Rifles The Best Rimfire Rifles

By Tyler Freel, By Richard Mann

6.5 PRC muley buck

6.5 PRC Cartridge Guide 6.5 PRC Cartridge Guide

By John B. Snow

7mm rem vs 300 win mag

7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag: A Battle of Two Iconic Magnums 7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag: A Battle of Two Iconic Magnums

By Colton Heward

Savage model 110 carbon predator target shooting

Savage Model 110 Carbon Predator, Tested and Reviewed Savage Model 110 Carbon Predator, Tested and Reviewed

shooting Stevens 334 Walnut

Stevens 334 Walnut, Tested and Reviewed Stevens 334 Walnut, Tested and Reviewed

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire in Montana

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Reviewed and Tested Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Reviewed and Tested

By John B. Snow

rossi rio bravo wood, gold

Rossi Rio Bravo Gold: Tested and Reviewed Rossi Rio Bravo Gold: Tested and Reviewed

jack o'connor sits and holds rifle

The Legacy, and Last Years, of Jack O’Connor The Legacy, and Last Years, of Jack O’Connor

Griffin and Howe rifle

Two Rifles for the Ages, Chambered in .35 Whelen Two Rifles for the Ages, Chambered in .35 Whelen

By John B. Snow, Photographs by Bill Buckley

illustration of gunsmith at work

Why Was the Legendary Kentucky Rifle Such a Success? Why Was the Legendary Kentucky Rifle Such a Success?

By Fred R. Zepp

rifle knockdown power

Debunking the Infamous Rifle Knockdown Power Myth Debunking the Infamous Rifle Knockdown Power Myth

By Jim Carmichel, By Ron Spomer

We reviewed the best guns for hog hunting.

The Best Guns for Hog Hunting The Best Guns for Hog Hunting

By Michael Dickerson

Black bear taken with a .25/06

Is the .25-06 the Most Under-Appreciated Cartridge Ever? Is the .25-06 the Most Under-Appreciated Cartridge Ever?

The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600 The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

By Tim MacWelch

Jim Carmichel with rifle and bear.

Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Hunting Rifles Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Hunting Rifles

By Jim Carmichel

Marlin 1895 SBL and Hornady ammo

Marlin Rifles: The Comeback Continues in 2023 Marlin Rifles: The Comeback Continues in 2023

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

Best Mule Deer Cartridges Best Mule Deer Cartridges

By John B. Snow