Hunting Rifles(Page 3)

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

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Springfield 2020 Redline rifle

Springfield Armory 2020 Redline, Tested and Reviewed

Gunwerks Nexus on tripod in Wyoming

Gunwerks Nexus Review and Field Test

By John B. Snow

The 10/22 is a popular rimfire.

The Best Squirrel Hunting Rifles

By Brodie Swisher

The Best Rimfire Rifles

The Best Rimfire Rifles

By Tyler Freel, Richard Mann

6.5 PRC muley buck

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

By Colton Heward

Savage model 110 carbon predator target shooting

Savage Model 110 Carbon Predator, Tested and Reviewed

shooting Stevens 334 Walnut

Stevens 334 Walnut, Tested and Reviewed

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire in Montana

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Reviewed and Tested

By John B. Snow

rossi rio bravo wood, gold

Rossi Rio Bravo Gold: Tested and Reviewed

jack o'connor sits and holds rifle

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

Griffin and Howe rifle

Two Rifles for the Ages, Chambered in .35 Whelen

By John B. Snow, Photographs by Bill Buckley

rifle knockdown power

Debunking the Infamous Rifle Knockdown Power Myth

By Jim Carmichel, Ron Spomer

We reviewed 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?

The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

By Tim MacWelch

Jim Carmichel with rifle and bear.

Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Hunting Rifles

By Jim Carmichel

Marlin 1895 SBL and Hornady ammo

Marlin Rifles: The Comeback Continues in 2023

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

By John B. Snow

winchester .243

Why Did the .243 Winchester Succeed While the .244 Remington Failed?

By Jim Carmichel

A black air rifle on a wooden stand

FX Maverick Review: Out-of-the-Box Precision

Weatherby Mark V Hunter

Weatherby Mark V Hunter Review

6.8 western cartridge

6.8 Western Cartridge Review

By Alex Robinson, Tyler Freel

The Winchester 1984 is one of the best .30-30 lever actions.

A Lever Action .30-30 Winchester Is Still One of the Best Deer Hunting Rifles (and Here’s Why)

By Mark Chesnut

How to Sight in a Rifle

How to Sight in a Rifle

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

Tikka T3X Lite Tested and Reviewed

Tikka T3X Lite Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Why the .308 Winchester Will Never Die

By Michael Dickerson

Current and 1982 production Winchester Model 70 Featherweights

Is the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight as Good as It Used to Be?

The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Titanium in the sheep mountains

Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Titanium: An Ultralight Mountain Rifle Put to the Test

Allterra Arms sheep rifle

Allterra Arms Mountain Shadow Steel 6.5 PRC Review

By John B. Snow

Straight walls could supplant slug guns.

Will Straight-Wall Deer Rifles Kill the Slug Gun?

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Rifle barrel break in

Do You Really Need to Break in a New Rifle Barrel?

By John B. Snow

A man holding a black air rifle in a field

Gamo Swarm Magnum Gen 2 Review

The Howa Model 1500 HS Carbon Fiber

Howa Model 1500 HS Carbon Fiber Rifle, Tested and Reviewed

An ugly, painted, old Remington M710

My Rifle Is Better Than Yours—and Always Will Be

416 rigby cape buffalo

The 10 Best Dangerous Game Cartridges

By John B. Snow

The .280 has never let the author down.

A Western Big Game Hunting Guide’s 9 Favorite Guns

By Colton Heward

Fierce CT Rival in .300 Win. Mag.

The Fierce Firearms CT Rival Is a Light, Accurate, Semi-Custom Hunting Rifle

The Colt No. 5 Texas Paterson.

10 Rock Island Auction Guns That Sold for Over $1 Million

Freel with an Alaska moose

How to Get Your Hunting Rifle Ready for Opening Day

Freel with an interior Alaska Grizzly

Why You Should Never Stop Shooting BB Guns, Pellet Rifles, and .22s

Sitting Bull's Winchester 1876

Sitting Bull’s Winchester Model 1876 Lever Gun Is Set for Auction This Week

Freel with moose and .338 Win Mag

Rifle Recoil Affects Everyone. Jim Carmichel’s Wisdom on Magnum Cartridges

The Mark V features a very robust, strong action—designed for the limit-pushing Weatherby Magnum cartridges.

10 Classic Hunting Rifles Every Hunter Should Own

Howa 1500 rifle.

The One Rifle I Wish I Hadn’t Sold

The Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout at Gunsite

Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout Review: A Nimble, Accurate, and Versatile Rifle

with proper ammo, the cartridge can handle anything in North America.

The Best Henry Lever-Action Rifles

By Bryce M. Towsley

A muzzle brake sealed with electrical tape

Does Muzzle Tape Actually Affect Rifle Accuracy?

Sauer 101 carbon

Gun Test: The Sauer 101 Highland XTC Is a Rugged Mountain Rifle

By John B. Snow

The Winchester Xpert bolt-action 22 rifle.

First Look: Winchester Xpert Bolt-Action .22

By Andrew McKean, Natalie Krebs

A man holding a black air rifle

FX Dreamline Tactical .25 Review: A Small Game Airgun

lever action rifle on hunt

The New Marlin 1895 SBL .45/70 Rifle Is the Best Lever-Action in the Company’s History

By John B. Snow

Browning X-bolt Mountain Pro

Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Review

O'Connor Takes Aim

What Would Jack O’Connor Say About Long-Range Hunting and the 6.5 Creedmoor? His Work Already Tells Us

A sheep hunt in Alaska requires a particular rifle.

Four Rifles You Should Consider for Hunting Big Game in Alaska

The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West

The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West

Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. vs. .243 Win. vs. .30-06 Springfield

Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. vs. .243 Win. vs. .30-06 Springfield

A rifle with a plastic cleaning tube in the bore, the bolt removed, a spray bottle of solvent, and a tupperware on a green felt pad.

The Best Cleaning Routine for Your Hunting Rifle Is Also Easy

By John B. Snow

CZ 600 and mouflon sheep

The New CZ 600 Rifle Is Replacing CZ’s Centerfire in Its Bolt-Action Lineup

Mossberg Patriot and Bushnell Scope

Mossberg Patriot Long Range Hunter

By Mike Dickerson

Jim_Zumbo_why_we_hunt

Black Rifles, Reputations, and Redemption: What Really Happened to Jim Zumbo

By Andrew McKean

browning mountain pro in 6.8 western

How to Pick the Ideal Rifle for Hunting Big Game in the West

A pair of Marlin carbine rifles on a black background.

Is Marlin Firearms on the Brink of a Comeback?

By Bryce M. Towsley

moose hunting rifle

The Best Moose Hunting Rifle? Sometimes It’s a Beater, Ruger M77 Guide Gun