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Weatherby’s new 25 Wby RPM is a fast, efficient quarter-bore that pushes heavy high-BC bullets hard without punching your shoulder like a full-house magnum. We tested it in the Weatherby Model 307 Range XP 2.0 to see if this newcomer is a real threat to the old favorites.

The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight brings wood, blued steel, controlled round feed, and old-school hunting rifle swagger into a world obsessed with carbon fiber and plastic. We tested this 6.5 Creedmoor classic to see if the Rifleman’s Rifle still deserves a spot in the deer stand.

The Benelli Lupo Alpha looks like an Italian design team got loose with a CAD file and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, but this 5.73-pound hunting rifle flat-out performs. It is light, slick, weatherproof, and with the right load, it shoots tiny groups that make the futuristic stock a lot easier to love.

My Seekins PH3 in 6.5 Creedmoor didn’t just print one pretty group. After a quick factory tune, it drilled repeatable sub half inch clusters and held that precision to 775 yards.

Bushmaster’s 450 BM SD is a straight wall hammer that carries like an AR-15, hits like a sledge, and stays manageable thanks to smart parts and a good recoil pad.

These are not mass‑market noise makers. They’re premium instruments built for hunters who care about sound quality, craftsmanship, and longevity.

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.

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.

The new Seekins Havak Element M3 in 7 PRC, featuring the hybrid aluminum/steel action and carbon fiber barrel. The Seekins Havak line has long been a benchmark for shooters looking for custom-level accuracy and craftsmanship in a production rifle. With the new Havak Element M3, Seekins Precision has overhauled the design to bring hunters and [...]