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In reviewing "bargain" bolt-action rifles for American Rifleman, Managing Editor Joe Kurtenbach couldn’t help but think that, much like a stripped AR, these guns may make great foundations for personalized rifle builds. To test the theory, he purchased his own bargain-bin bolt gun and set a goal to build a precision hunting rifle.

The first step of a Precision Hunter build is to choose a caliber capable of the name. For that, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach selected one of his favorite cartridges—the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Despite the demands of searching for the perfect utilitarian scope, it needed to be affordable and offer real bang for the buck.

Adventure Medical Kits offers intelligently designed, professional grade first aid supply packs for most any situation. The company’s Sportsman Series offers kits specifically designed to address unexpected injuries and illness in the backcountry.

SIG Sauer made headlines in recent years by expanding into shooting-related product markets including optics, suppressors and ammunition.

American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach has the scoop on what he considers to be a best value in reactive targets.

Barrett, a manufacturer long known primarily for its .50-cal tactical rifles, branched into a whole new market in 2016 with the addition of the Sovereign line of double-barrel shotguns, and the Tennessee-based company has done it again this year with the introduction of the Fieldcraft, a lightweight, bolt-action hunting rifle.

The 28-gauge Ethos is a quality sporting shotgun from a trusted maker, and the 3-inch shells go a long way toward closing the power gap between this increasingly popular sub-gauge and its larger kin.

After a couple months of work identifying and installing performance-enhancing components, Joe Kurtenbach's bargain bolt-action rifle is ready for the range and woods. Get a closer look at the finished product with this video from American Rifleman.