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.
Narrowing the Field: .22 LRs for Hunting
Choosing a .22 LR load for varminting, small-game hunting and/or pursuing predators shouldn’t be done haphazardly. Each option is unique. We detail how to find the right one for you.
Review: Heritage Settler Lever-Action .22 LR Rifle
Contributor B. Gil Horman reviews the rimfire Heritage Settler lever-action rifle.
Review: Rock River Arms LAR-22 Rimfire Carbine
B. Gil Horman breaks out the rimfire for a review of the Rock River Arms LAR-22, an incredibly flexible AR-pattern carbine that reliably runs .22 Long Rifle.
Review: Winchester Wildcat Sporter SR
The Winchester Wildcat Sporter SR is innovative, clever, supremely versatile, reliable and inexpensive.
Must-Have American-Made Hunting Gear for 2023
These products are made tough, dependable and proudly in the USA.
Member’s Hunt: 7.65 Legacy
This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gary Brown of Conklin, Michigan.
Head to Head: .22 LR vs. .22 WMR
Between the .22 LR and .22 WMR, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Head to Head: .257 Roberts vs. .25-06 Remington
Between the .257 Roberts and the .25-06 Remington, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Join the Hunt: Get Real About Gear
New shooters don't need the newest, most technologically advanced gear to be successful in the field. It's practice, not product, that makes perfect.
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