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For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Rossi USA has extended its line of popular RB22 rimfires, with the RB22 Compact. This carbine-length plinker is light, reliable and easy to shoot, making it especially perfect for junior shooters targeting cans and varmints around the farm.

Traditions introduces NitroBolt, first-ever bolt-action muzzleloader designed to use patented Federal Firestick.

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.

B. Gil Horman takes a closer look at two uncommon optics-ready rimfires.

Hodgdon Powder Company, the Gunpowder People, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HodgdonPowderCo.com.

CVA has announced the introduction of the Crossfire muzzleloading rifle. Developed for use with the Federal’s patented FireStick ignition system, the Crossfire promises to be easy to load, easy to shoot, and easy to unload at the end of a day in the field.

More than any other firearm, a blackpowder rifle is subject to water seeping into nooks and crannies then failing to fire. But there are several tricks seasoned hunters employ to make sure their smokepoles fire in the rain.

Get a closer look at the CVA Paramount HTR, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.