“Tag: hunting rifles”

As the year draws to its inevitable close, we asked Philip Massaro to select his top 10 favorite rifles that debuted in 2025. Without any further adieu, let’s dive into the list.

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.

Forty-one percent of surveyed hunters used an AR-platform rifle at some time for hunting, according to the findings of research conducted by Responsive Management for the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation.   

The Outfitter G3 Pro Series is very ergonomic, accurate and easy to shoot. Pricing is reasonable and, depending on the cartridge chosen, this single shot rifle is suitable for hunting anything in North America.

The Cascade SR-80 is a versatile Scout Rifle designed for close-range, quick target acquisition hunting.

We’d be willing to argue the merits of the X-Bolt 2 with just about anyone, and the Speed SPR is a feature-rich package that fights in a class well above its $1,500 price tag.

With five models to choose from, the new Axis 2 is a great choice for just about anyone including a beginner looking to jump into the game with a quality bolt-action or an experienced hunter looking to modernize his gun locker.

Springfield Armory announces its new Model 2020 Boundary—a carbon fiber-stocked bolt-action rifle that offers the sleek lines of a classic hunting rifle with premium, modern features.

The B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness delivers out-of-the-box precision in a featherlight rifle package for under $1,500.