Mike Dickerson

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.

Every X-Bolt rifle I have tested over the years was superbly accurate. Rifles in non-magnum chamberings consistently shot ½-MOA groups or better, with many groups measuring just 1/3-MOA, with factory ammo.

Tall brush dictated a standing shot, so I rested the forend of the American Gen 2, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, on shooting sticks.

The Sport III is, arguably, the gun that S&W should have been making years ago. It gives shooters more of what they want, but there are still some significant shortcomings with the Sport III, as you might expect of many ARs in this price category.

I believe the Xero is going to fundamentally change the shooting world and dominate the chronograph market. Some call it revolutionary. I call it the best invention since pizza and the answer to this gun writer’s prayers. Here’s why.

One of America’s most popular affordable hunting rifles is now chambered for the new hard-hitting, flat-shooting 7mm PRC.

The Precision Turret rest is, hands down, the best rest I’ve ever used for zeroing and practicing with ARs at the bench. It works so well because it was engineered specifically to accommodate the unique characteristics of AR rifles.

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.

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.