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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: Nosler Whitetail Country

New for 2025, Nosler has brought back their famous Solid Base bullet in their Whitetail Country ammunition line.

Review: Beretta BRX1

Beretta calls the BRX1 the fastest manually operated repeating platform on the market. Quick barrel, bolt and magazine swaps and adjustable ergonomics make it a distinct alternative to the classic turn-bolt for just about anyone, and ambidextrous controls make the rifle an attractive choice for lefties.

Member’s Hunt: Texas Trifecta

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gerardo V. Meneses of Temple, Texas.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish

Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.

7 Great Lightweight Hunting Rifles

Those who venture into the backcountry—and especially those who hunt the mountains with all their gear on their back—appreciate a lightweight rifle. Here’s a look at seven top-notch options.

Recipe: Venison Tikka Masala

While venison is not typically paired with tikka masala, it works exceptionally well. The sauce is rich with butter and cream, and the unique blend of spices adds comfort and warmth.

#SundayGunday: Our Top 5 Guns of 2022

As the year winds down and everyone gathers to celebrate the holidays, its a popular time to reflect on the events of the past year. In such a spirit, we here at American Hunter thought you might enjoy a rearward glance at five of our top #SundayGunday guns of 2022. Read on to see if any of your personal favorites made the cut.

An Ode to the 7mm-08 Remington

Released in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington would go on to be considered one of the best deer cartridges ever conceived, and the gamut of 7mm bullets available make it extremely flexible.

Review: TriStar Viper G2 Camo

The Turkish-made Viper G2 Camo offers great value in a dedicated turkey autoloader. It fits well, carries easy, and is wonderfully effective.

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