“Tag: Hunting Rifles”

As the lever-action revolution continues to gain traction among hunters and shooters, it’s time we look at functional upgrades that’ll turn your old workhorse into a modern-day stallion.

The Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate is a smooth-cycling lever gun, and the action is a masterpiece. When properly maintained and oiled, this beauty will offer reliable performance for years to come.

Christensen Arms has announced the introduction of its new Ridgeline Scout rifle, designed for situations that require a lightweight, compact firearm, such as hunting from a ground blind or treestand.

Here's a look at 2021's most exciting new rifles for hunters looking to make an upgrade.

The X-Bolt Pro McMillan is a beautiful rifle, perfectly suited to all-around Western hunting. Our test model was incredibly consistent and stable, and we would confidently carry it into the field anywhere from the moose swamps of Alaska to the Coues-deer deserts of Arizona.

Hunters appreciate a nice, light rifle that carries well. The Tikka T3x Lite is just such a rifle.

The 557 Eclipse performs like a rifle costing twice as much as it does. We particularly appreciate the trigger, the ease of which we mounted a scope, the feel of the stock and the gun’s overall balance. It performed exceptionally well in every category, including feeding.

You may not expect that classic big-game rig you inherited from your father to actually shoot a good group, but you’d be surprised: attention to a handful of details can pay dividends.

The Recon Tactical is Wilson Combat's vision of a practical, all-around AR for rigorous tactical training, hardcore hunting or all-purpose field applications.