Rifles(Page 4)

We review the best new rifles and dive deep into hunting rifle and precision rifle coverage.

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Marlin 1895 Trapper, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

browning bar mk 3 magazine release

Semi-Automatic Rifles

Browning BAR MK 3 DBM Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

illustration of gunsmith at work

Why Was the Legendary Kentucky Rifle Such a Success?

By Fred R. Zepp

rifle knockdown power

Debunking the Infamous Rifle Knockdown Power Myth

By Jim Carmichel, Ron Spomer

barrett fieldcraft 30-06 rifle

.30-06 Springfield Cartridge Review: Why This Classic Is Still Effective Today

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?

henry homesteader on a table with various 9mm ammo

Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

By Tim MacWelch

Seekins Havak HIT rifle on berm

Precision Rifles

Seekins Havak HIT Review

By John B. Snow

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

guns of the old west

Guns of the Old West

By Ashley Hlebinsky

Sako TRG 22 A1 on a berm

Precision Rifles

Sako TRG 22 A1, Tested and Reviewed

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

Desert Tech SRS rifle with silencer propped on a shooting bench

Precision Rifles

Desert Tech SRS A2 Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

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

hunting with air rifles

Can Air Rifles Effectively Kill Big Game? In Short, Yes

Allterra Arms sheep rifle

Allterra Arms Mountain Shadow Steel 6.5 PRC Review

By John B. Snow

.222 remington magnum

.222 Remington Magnum: A Classic Cartridge That Still Gets It Done on Varmints and Predators

New World Record Set for Farthest Long-Range Rifle Shot: 4.4 Miles

Precision Rifles

New World Record Set for Farthest Long-Range Rifle Shot: 4.4 Miles

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 shooting an air rifle in the woods

The Air Venturi Avenger: Budget Price with Exceptional Performance

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

collage of bolt-action rifles

The Best Bolt-Action Rifle Bargains

By Outdoor Life Writers

Never Lose a Game Animal by Following These Three Tips

Never Lose a Game Animal by Following These Three Tips

By Savage Arms Inc.

How to Make a Fast, Accurate First Shot

How to Make a Fast, Accurate First Shot

By Savage Arms Inc.

How to Manage Recoil and Shoot Faster

How to Manage Recoil and Shoot Faster

By Savage Arms Inc.

Freel with moose and .338 Win Mag

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

Benjamin Marauder PCP Air Rifle

Benjamin Marauder: Tested and Reviewed

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

The Do-It-All .22 Rimfire Rifle: Savage’s A22 Precision 22LR

The Do-It-All .22 Rimfire Rifle: Savage’s A22 Precision 22LR

By Brian McCombie

A muzzle brake sealed with electrical tape

Does Muzzle Tape Actually Affect Rifle Accuracy?

22 Hornet A-Bolt

Reloading the .22 Hornet

Gun Safety: Do You Dry-Fire to Show Clear? Most of the Time It’s a Bad Idea

Gun Safety: Do You Dry-Fire to Show Clear? Most of the Time It’s a Bad Idea

By John B. Snow

The .22 Mag has a muzzle velocity 650 fps faster than the .22 LR.

.22 WMR: The Most Powerful .22 Rimfire of All Time

Sauer 101 carbon

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

By John B. Snow

Old rimfires still make good squirrel guns.

Classic .22 Rimfires That Still Make Great Squirrel Hunting Rifles

biathlon rifle colored orange

Anschutz 1827 F Bionic: The World’s Best Biathlon Rifle

By John B. Snow

The new B&T USA SPR300 Pro Rifle.

First Look: B&T USA SPR300 Pro Rifle

By Alex Robinson

Browning X-Bolt Target Max on the shooting bench.

Precision Rifles

First Look: Browning X-Bolt Target Max

By Alex Robinson

The Winchester Xpert bolt-action 22 rifle.

First Look: Winchester Xpert Bolt-Action .22

By Andrew McKean, Natalie Krebs