GunsAmerica Product Reviews – Rifles

When I think about bolt action 22s my mind drifts towards an idealized image of mid-century American shooting sports. Boy Scouts earning their rifle shooting merit badge, squirrel hunting in the freshly fallen snow, or a boy receiving his first rifle as a Christmas gift.

In choosing a hunting rifle, there’s often a trade-off between weight and accuracy. Ultralight rifles are a joy to carry, but many hunters struggle to shoot them as accurately as they can shoot heavier, more stable rifles.

PTR is carrying on the G3 legacy with its domestically available battle rifles. The GIRK blends iconic Cold War aesthetics with a few modern features to make it even more relevant in today’s market. 

The Browning X-Bolt Speed SR delivered an awesome performance from a reasonably priced hunting rifle. Hence I wouldn’t hesitate a second to take this rifle out west for a trophy elk hunt or to Africa.

The Carbon Predator is an accurate, updated, lighter version of the venerable Model 110 with a Proof Research carbon fiber-wrapped stainless barrel and a stock that allows for a custom fit.

While I have seen a lot of mixed opinions regarding the FPC mainly from people who have never spent time with one, I had nothing but good times testing it out.

While new weapons platforms are constantly in development, the AK-47 pattern rifle has withstood the test of time and proven that old designs still have their place in the modern world.

I’ve been using this gun for the last couple of months and sharing it with other shooters at the range. Let me show you what it is, how it shoots, and why this might just be a great gun despite some of the negative talk.

These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy.