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Top 10 Hunting Rifles Under $1,000

You don’t need to spend a fortune to own a reliable, durable, sub-MOA hunting rifle. Here’s our list of the best sub-$1,000 hunting rifles on the market today.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 PRC

If you’re in the market for a cartridge that will do double duty in both the hunting fields and on the target range, with a bit more horsepower than the Creedmoor provides, the 6.5 PRC is worth a hard look.

Anarchy Outdoors Offers Upgrades for T/C Compass and Venture

Anarchy Outdoors has introduced two upgrades for the Thompson Center Compass and Venture rifles—a threaded bolt handle and a Picatinny scope base with a bubble level.

RCBS Now Shipping 6mm ARC SB T/C Die Set

RCBS has announced it will begin shipping the 6mm ARC Small Base Taper Crimp Die Set, a new addition to the AR Series Dies line for progressive reloaders.

Hardware: Thompson/Center Venture II

Thompson/Center’s flagship hunting rifle has been upgraded to feature a much-improved trigger and a corrosion-resistant Weather Shield coating. It's a well-put-together gun that manages to be affordable without being cheap.

How to Help a New Hunter Buy a Big-Game Rifle

That new hunter you've been tutoring may be in love with a lever-action rifle. Alternately, he may think he absolutely needs a .30-caliber magnum to "cover all the bases." But it's up to you to talk him into making a reasonable purchase when it comes to his first big-game rig.

An Ode to the Classic Hunting Cartridges

Your chosen hunting cartridge may not be trending up, but that doesn’t mean these classic rounds aren’t effective and efficient on game.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Western Cottontails

Here are some tips and tactics that will help you get rabbits in your crosshairs.

New for 2020: Thompson/Center Compass II

The second generation of T/C’s budget-friendly Compass bolt-action rifle comes with all the features that made the previous-generation model a success plus several new upgrades.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. .260 Remington

If the two cartridges deliver the same velocities and both will fit in a short-action magazine, which makes the most sense for the hunter choosing a 6.5mm rifle? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

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