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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.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 Grendel

Named for the antagonist in the medieval classic Beowulf, the 6.5 Grendel certainly delivers a performance level which belies the cartridge’s image.

Review: Suppressed Howa 1500 Mini in 350 Legend

B. Gil Horman builds out, suppresses and tests a Howa 1500 Mini in the versatile 350 Legend to see how well the cartridge pairs with the platform.

#SundayGunday: Howa M1500 Super Lite

Get a closer look at the Howa M1500 Super Lite, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Alternative Ammo: .22-250 Remington vs. .223 Remington

Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.

Review: Howa Superlite

Among the lightest hunting rifles on the market, the Super Lite lives up to its name with a mere 4-pound, 7-ounce weight. This is aided by its lightweight Stocky's stock and a unique action that sits between the Howa Mini Action and Short Action in terms of size.

#SundayGunday: Howa Super Lite

Get a closer look at the Howa Super Lite, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Review: Howa Carbon Elevate

The Howa Carbon Elevate has brought bench-gun accuracy and utility to the hunting world without resorting to a package that can’t practically be hauled afield.

First Look: Davidson's Exclusive Howa Superlite

Davidson’s has introduced its latest Exclusive rifle, produced in conjunction with Legacy Sports International and Howa: a brand-new Superlite.

#SundayGunday: Howa 1500 Carbon Fiber

Get a closer look at the Howa 1500 Carbon Fiber, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

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