Rifle Reviews: Everything But AR’s

Best Sniper & Precision Rifle for Beginners [Ultimate Guide]

Find out the best sniper/precision rifle for you at all price points. We'll cover important aspects such as caliber, action, and recommended models.

Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns of 2023

Bullpups are so different. We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now.

Best .22 LR Rifles of 2023: Bigger Isn't Always Better

The humble .22 LR is one of the most popular and versatile rounds out there. Here's our list of the best .22 LR rimfire rifles right now!

8 Best AK-47 Rifles of 2023: Complete Buyer's Guide

Not sure what AK-47 to get? We cover the basics, pros/cons vs the AR-15, and our favorite foreign and US-made AK models across all budgets.

[Review+Video] Palmetto State Armory (PSA).224 Valkyrie Upper

BY Eric Hung, Published Jul 26,July 26, 2018 25 Comments

Want a 1300 yard AR-15? We review PSA's .224 Valkyrie upper for reliability, accuracy, and worth-it-ness. Plus pics and videos of our long range shots.

[Review] Palmetto State Armory AK-47 (PSAK-47 GF3) with Video

BY Eric Hung, Published Sep 30,September 30, 2018 20 Comments

Looking for an affordable and reliable AK-47...that's made in the US? We test PSA's PSAK-47 for shootability, reliability, look, feel, accuracy, and more.

PSA AKV Review: Best 9mm AK?

BY David Lane, Updated Jan 10,January 10, 2019 28 Comments

An all-American AK in 9mm? We test the latest iteration of PSA's AKV for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, looks, bang-for-the-buck-ness, and more!

[Review] Palmetto State Armory AK-47 (PSAK-47 GF3) with Video

BY Eric Hung, Published Sep 30,September 30, 2018 20 Comments

Looking for an affordable and reliable AK-47...that's made in the US? We test PSA's PSAK-47 for shootability, reliability, look, feel, accuracy, and more.

8 Best AK-47 Rifles of 2023: Complete Buyer's Guide

Not sure what AK-47 to get? We cover the basics, pros/cons vs the AR-15, and our favorite foreign and US-made AK models across all budgets.

Best Semi-Automatic Rifle for Beginners: AR-15 vs AK-47

Quickly learn the pros/cons of the AR-15 vs AK-47 debate. We'll cover ergonomics, reliability, cost, accessories, and even recommended models.

[Review] Howa 1500 Barreled Action: Easiest Bolt Build?

BY David Lane, Published Nov 4,November 4, 2018 38 Comments

The Howa 1500 Barreled Action might be the best way to start your semi-custom bolt action rifle build. Here's our complete review and hands-on experience!

[Review] CVA Cascade: Sub $500 Hunting Bolt Rifle?

BY David Lane, Published May 4,May 4, 2020 21 Comments

Looking for an affordable, reliable, and accurate hunting rifle for under $500? We hands-on review the CVA Cascade to see its performance vs its low price.

[Hands-On Review] Savage Impulse: Straight Pull Bolt-Action Rifle

BY Travis Pike, Published Feb 17,February 17, 2022 3 Comments

Savage introduced the Impulse -- a straight-pull bolt-action rifle -- in 2021 and we finally got our hands on one! Come see what we think about this unique bolt-action.

Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns of 2023

Bullpups are so different. We'll cover the best bullpup rifles and shotguns, their pros/cons, and the best models out there right now.

Steyr AUG Review [Range Tested]

BY Travis Pike, Published May 24,May 24, 2018 14 Comments

There are a lot of bullpup rifles on the market but none as iconic as the Steyr AUG. This rifle is battle proven and interesting to handle. Learn all about it!

[Review] Kel-Tec RDB-S: Little Bullpup That Could

BY Sean Curtis, Published Feb 9,February 9, 2019 20 Comments

Survival rifle, plinker, or tactical door-kicker? Choose your purpose with Kel-Tec's bullpup RDB-S. We hands-on review it to see if it has the right stuff.

Kel-Tec Sub2000 Review: A 9mm Folding Carbine

BY Sean Curtis, Published Apr 2,April 2, 2018 52 Comments

Want a rifle with a small footprint but don't want an SBR or a brace stocked pistol? Kel-Tec's Sub-2000 just might be the answer! We review the rifle and some of the best upgrades and accessories available.

[Review] M1 Carbine (Auto Ordnance): Blast From the Past

BY Ken Whitmore, Published Aug 20,August 20, 2019 15 Comments

Does the old M1 Carbine have a place in your collection? We hands-on test Auto Ordnance's reproduction for accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, and more.

[Review+Video] Faxon Bantam 9mm PCC: Glock Mags, LRBHO, & Indestructible

Looking for a PCC that's a cut above the rest? We hands-on review the Faxon Bantam 9mm AR-15 for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, price, and more.

CMMG Banshee 10mm Review: Runs Like a Scalded Dog

BY Johnny B, Published Sep 9,September 9, 2019 25 Comments

Wooo, an AR-15 pistol in 10mm! We hands-on test CMMG's new Banshee in 10mm for reliability, looks, accuracy, recoil, and more.

Henry Golden Boy .22LR [Review]: Best Lever .22 Ever?

BY Eric Hung, Published Sep 14,September 14, 2017 15 Comments

What makes grown men giggle like school girls? The Henry Golden Boy that's what! We review the lever action .22LR for reliability, accuracy, price, and more.

[Review] Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 3: Even Better

BY Matthew Collins, Published Mar 24,March 24, 2019 27 Comments

The first generation Ruger Precision was truly revolutionary. The Gen 3 is even better. We hands-on review its reliability, accuracy, fit/feel, and more.

Ruger Mini 14 Review [Hands-On Tested]

BY Randy Bauman, Published May 14,May 14, 2019 22 Comments

Looking for a nice .223 rifle that's not an AR? We hands-on test a couple Mini-14 Ranch rifles for accuracy, ergonomics, reliability, price, and more.

[Review] SKS: Norinco & Yugoslavian Variants

BY Jonathan Kilburn, Published May 6,May 6, 2020 37 Comments

The SKS is one of the most prolific surplus rifles. We hands-on review the Yugoslavian and Chinese variants plus some potential issues and even upgrades.

[Review] DS Arms (DSA) FAL SA58

BY Ken Whitmore, Published Feb 23,February 23, 2020 38 Comments

The FAL is the "right arm of the free world," but is a modernized version needed? We hands-on review DS Arms' SA58 variant for everything that matters.

Best Remington 700 Upgrades: Stocks, Triggers, & More

Looking to upgrade or build up a new Remington 700? We've got our favorite mods from barrels to stocks, triggers, bottom metal, and even scope rings.

[Review] Boyds Stocks: AT-One & Platinum

BY David Lane, Published Nov 11,November 11, 2018 15 Comments

Looking for a sweet wooden gun stock? You can't go wrong with Boyds. We review two models hands-on for install, look, feel, performance, price, and more

Best Rifle Bipods: AR-15 & Bolt Guns

Looking for the best bipod for your hunting rifle or AR-15? We cover what makes a great bipod and a few of the most popular ones out there that we owned or shot with extensively.

[Review] SWFA SS 2.5-10x32 Scope & Boyds Spike Camp Stock

BY David Lane, Published Apr 6April 6, 2020

Looking for an affordable scope and stock? We hands-on review SWFA's SS 2.5-10x ultralight scope and Boyds Spike Camp stock on our Howa 1500 action.

Best 3-Gun Rifle Compensators [Tested]

Looking for the best compensator to reign in muzzle flip? We cover options for all budgets and the most popular 3-Gun competition calibers.

24 Best 10/22 Upgrades [Hands-On]: Stocks, Triggers, & More

Got a Ruger 10/22 and want to make it look cooler and shoot better? These 10/22 mods will up the performance on your gun and make it truly one of a kind.

In this article, we go over the basics of how to zero a red dot on a rifle or carbine, including adjustment values and point of impact.

We take a look at the Kentucky Long Rifle and its influence during the American Revolution. Come learn some history!

Beretta unveiled a new rifle design this week called the New Assault Rifle Platform, or NARP -- a 5.56 short-stroke piston battle rifle.

We've got a rundown of a few of the weird firearms developed and used by US soldiers and special forces during the Vietnam War.

We take a look at the most popular cowboy guns, break down the various models, and take a look at some of the best modern versions available.

We take a look into what's hot for 2023 and which trends we think are sticking around for awhile. Come take a peek...

What are the best rifles you should have on your radar this year? We got the lowdown on the best long guns from rimfire to semi-auto.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Mar 26,March 26, 2017 37 Comments

Patriot Ordnance Factory's Tombstone is a modern take on the old lever-action, but does this 9mm stack up in a world full of PCCs? We tested it to find out.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Mar 26,March 26, 2017 14 Comments

PSA is synonymous with budget builds, but can this affordable juggernaut offer a premium AR-15 series? We test out the new Sabre line to find out.

We take a look at the history of the .30-30 round and some of the models we recommend for your next hunting rifle.

We take a deep dive into .350 Legend to talk about what it is and give you some recommendations for complete rifles, uppers, and barrels.

Ready to dive into the world of roller-delayed blowback systems? We've got the low down on what these guns are and which are the coolest.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Mar 26,March 26, 2017 51 Comments

Sig Sauer won the U.S. Army's bid for the Next Gen Squad Weapons System and we got our hands on the civilian version of that rifle -- the MCX Spear.

What is the 6mm GT and why is it becoming a hot topic in the PRS world? We take a closer look at this round, its spec, and its advantages.

You want a big caliber? We got a big caliber. We take a look at the .50 BMG round, giving you the best .50 BMG rifles and ammunition.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Mar 26,March 26, 2017 10 Comments

Springfield Armory's Hellion looks to turn the bullpup world on its head with a truly ambidextrous design...but does it hold up? We test it out to see...