What Gun Should I Buy as a Budget Big-Game Hunting Rifle?

The fall hunting seasons are upon us, and if you're looking for an affordable starter deer or elk hunting rifle that won't break the...

Savage Model 110 Hunter 57038 25-06 Remington

Originally named “Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model of 1906,” most of us call it the Thirty Aught Six now. It’s absolutely one of the...

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 535200225 25-06 Remington

Originally named “Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model of 1906,” most of us call it the Thirty Aught Six now. It’s absolutely one of the...

10 Most Recent Best Buy Gun and Accessory Recommendations

Gun Tests evaluates firearms, accessories, and ammunition head to head every month, and our highest accolade is the Best Buy ranking, which considers performance...

Rifles for Hog Hunting: Bolt Actions, Semi-Autos, Lever Actions

If you're looking for a hog hunting rifle, well you've come to the right place. Hogs are tough and are often hunted in groups...

AR-15 vs. M1 Carbine for Home Defense

Some prefer a long gun for home defense for its power and accuracy. A hard-hitting but light-kicking rifle can give results much beyond what a handgun can do for most shooters. So what is the better choice for home defense: the ubiquitous AR-15 or the historic M1 Carbine?

Top 10 Centerfire Bolt-Action Rifles for Mid 2026

Gun Tests has evaluated dozens of bolt-action rifles in various chamberings over the last few years. We've often NOT liked some market favorites because...

The Truth About 223 Remington Defense Loads

The subject of the 223 Remington-chambered rifle for personal defense comes up often, and now the courts are considering if these semi-auto long guns...

Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT RL FFT 25 Creedmoor

Hornady announced the latest addition to the Creedmoor ammunition line in May 2025 with a cartridge that split the difference between the 6 Creedmoor...

Weatherby Range XP 2.0 25 Creedmoor

Hornady announced the latest addition to the Creedmoor ammunition line in May 2025 with a cartridge that split the difference between the 6 Creedmoor...

We Shouldn’t Need A Reminder

I want to remind Gun Tests readers about how important it is to secure our firearms from the curious, the inept, and the deranged. Just...