Rifle

Near-magnum speed without the shoulder slap, the 280 Ackley Improved keeps shots flat and kills convincingly. On deer, steel, and long ridgelines, it earns every fan.

From featherweight mountain rigs to suppressor-ready workhorses, these 15 rifles deliver real-world accuracy, smart features, and gift-list heat for 2025.

We pulled this list from gear we actually ran in the field and on the clock. If you want gifts that shoot straight and last, start here.

“The Exception is designed to handle any adventure you can throw at it while maintaining the classic look of a traditional safari rifle,” said Ron Dan, President, Field Ethos.

Auto Ordnance, working with the artists of Altered Arsenal, has unveiled a powerful tribute to the Marines and soldiers who fought on the black sands of Iwo Jima.

Weatherby’s 307 Range XP in 7 PRC blends a familiar 700-style action, a crisp TriggerTech, and a huntable mag sporter barrel. We shot groups, ran chrono data, and lived with the quirks to see if it truly earns a place in the truck.

Three classic Marlin 336 builds put meat on the ground and smiles on faces. From a rescued 30-30 to a do-everything 35 Rem and a thumper 50 Alaskan, here is how old school still wins.

Let’s explore the mesh of old and new to discover guns perfect for any space cowboy.

Engineered for emerging high-pressure cartridges exceeding 80,000 PSI, the SIC was built to survive worst-case scenarios.