Rifles

The Bushmaster XM15 is the rifle that helped make the AR-15 mainstream, and the XM15-E2S is its classic carbine: A2 carry handle sights, M4 style stock, plastic handguards, a birdcage and, on ours, a heavy 16 inch M4-A3 barrel. Travis Pike’s sample fed everything he gave it and held about 3.5 inch groups at 100 [...]

The Sport III fixes the two things Sport II owners replaced first. It moves from a carbine-length to a mid-length gas system, and it swaps the polymer handguard for a 15 inch free-floated aluminum M-LOK handguard. It also goes back to a 1:8 twist 5R barrel and adds a threaded muzzle. What you lose is [...]

No matter what the latest high-end AR-15 rifle is or how built up an influencer’s Recce setup is, retro rifle builds are just cool.

If you’re on the hunt for a rifle that seamlessly combines performance with affordability, then the Ruger American Gen II deserves your attention.

Arguably, the most important feature of a firearm is to be reliable. We want a firearm that will work as soon as you press the trigger and keep working as you continue to press the trigger.

The Walnut version chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor also recently drew high praise in the annual and extensive Outdoor Life gun test. 

Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts. 

The 110 Ultralite is designed to combat elevation and elements while maintaining the performance of a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action.

Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, introduces its new Operator DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) series for 2023.