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Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

New for 2025: Browning Citori 825 Sporting

Browning’s new 825 Citori over/under retains the best features of the 725 and adds a new trigger system and upgraded ergonomics, resulting in a light feel, faster swing and an incredibly smooth follow through.

First Look: Browning Citori 825

Built for both hunting and the range, the Citori 825 over/under features an engraved low-profile receiver with updated styling and engraving, a new Fire Lite 2 mechanical trigger, an Inflex II recoil pad and Invector-DS chokes.

#SundayGunday: Savage Axis 2

On this week's #SundayGunday, we shoot the brand-new Savage Arms Axis 2.

First Look: Savage Axis 2

With five models to choose from, the new Axis 2 is a great choice for just about anyone including a beginner looking to jump into the game with a quality bolt-action or an experienced hunter looking to modernize his gun locker.

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 27 Nosler

The 27 Nosler and 6.8 Western both use the .277-inch diameter bullets made so popular by the venerable .270 Winchester, yet at faster twist rates with heavier projectiles than the old man can handle. We pit these two against one another and see which of the young upstarts comes out on top.

Late(r) in Life Hunting

You’re never too old to learn something new.

First Look: Burris Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight

Based on customer feedback from the original Oracle, the new Oracle 2 features improved auto-brightness detection, improved manual brightness control, improved set-up, better waterproofing and more accurate arrow drop calculations. 

First Look: Easton Match Grade Pro Shop Series Arrows

If you are a bowhunter that demands consistency and accuracy, the five-point straightness check used to confirm Easton's new Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows is hard to ignore.

Tested: Ruger American Gen II Rifle

The rifle hits the mark as the company gets set to mark its 75th anniversary.

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