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In reviewing "bargain" bolt-action rifles for American Rifleman, Managing Editor Joe Kurtenbach couldn’t help but think that, much like a stripped AR, these guns may make great foundations for personalized rifle builds. To test the theory, he purchased his own bargain-bin bolt gun and set a goal to build a precision hunting rifle.

The first step of a Precision Hunter build is to choose a caliber capable of the name. For that, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach selected one of his favorite cartridges—the 6.5 Creedmoor.

The Ruger American has some great features—hammer-forged barrel, reliable action, crisp trigger—but many would not consider the molded, polymer stock to be among them. With that in mind, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach went with an aftermarket solution in his quest to build a precision hunting rifle.

Despite the demands of searching for the perfect utilitarian scope, it needed to be affordable and offer real bang for the buck.

After a couple months of work identifying and installing performance-enhancing components, Joe Kurtenbach's bargain bolt-action rifle is ready for the range and woods. Get a closer look at the finished product with this video from American Rifleman.

The A22 Magnum was designed to build upon the success of the Savage Arms A17. Does it live up to the legacy?

Savage Arms has entered the black-rifle market. Its MSR 15 Recon is the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper discusses the Bergara Premier Series Stalker, the latest addition to the #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Henry Big Boy Steel Carbine, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.