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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.

Canyon Country Bulls and Bucks

A hunter’s first elk and a bogged-down stalk on a desert mule deer highlight hunts with new versions of Ruger’s M77 Hawkeye bolt actions.

Behind the Bullet: .22 WMR

Driving a 40-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of between 1875 and 1910 fps, if you desire to pursue furbearers and varmints at ranges beyond what the .22 LR can handle, the .22 WMR is your cartridge.

Escort Introduces .22 LR Rifle

Already well-known for their line of shotguns, Escort has added a new bolt-action rifle to its firearm lineup.

How to Build Killer Confidence Behind Your Rifle

Before fall big-game seasons begin, it’s important to build confidence in your rifle, ammo and optics—and how you perform with them in hand. To do so, it pays to put in practical range time, shooting not only from field positions but also building skill at quick, accurate follow-up shots.

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.

Ammo Shortage Survival Guide

Finding ammunition during a shortage can be difficult. Here are some tips to help get you what’s needed.

Game-Changing Hunting Gear for 2020

Here’s a look at the revolutionary new firearms, optics and gear for 2020 that will change the way you hunt.

First Look: Winchester XPR Stealth

Winchester’s budget bolt gun is now available in a short-barreled, suppressor-ready version that’s perfect for a wide variety of hunting applications.

First Look: Savage Model 110 Ultralite

Savage’s new Model 110 Ultralight rifle includes all the class-leading features you’d expect from a Savage gun with the addition of a Proof Research carbon-fiber barrel that keeps overall weight at 6 pounds or less.

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