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, Updated Jul 16,July 16, 2019 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, Updated Mar 12,March 12, 2019 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 Mar 5,March 5, 2023 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, Updated Mar 12,March 12, 2019 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 5,November 5, 2018 37 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, Updated Aug 18,August 18, 2023 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 10,February 10, 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, Updated Apr 6,April 6, 2022 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 22,August 22, 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, Updated Aug 10,August 10, 2021 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 Jun 9,June 9, 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 17,May 17, 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 37 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 12,November 12, 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.

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

Want more bang for your buck? Grab a multi-caliber weapon! We have a rundown of the best ones we think deserve your attention.

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.

Not sure what AR-15 stripped upper receiver to get? We go through our personal go-to mil-spec receiver, lightweight, and just plain cool options.

A Ruger 10/22 is a great rifle for all levels of shooters, but there are so many models. We cover the history of the 10/22 and our favorites!

We take a look at the AK series of rifles, breaking down the various models and, most importantly, telling you where you can get the civilian equivalent.

BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 28,February 28, 2019 115 Comments

Is PSA worth it? We test three rifles over many years and many rounds...we review their fit, finish, accuracy, reliability, and more.

We've pulled together the best uppers, both stripped and complete, for any AR-10 project on your horizon. Come see our top recommendations.

Need magazines for your gun? We've bought a lot of mags from a lot of places online. Here's five of our favorites that have selection, price, and delivery.

We cover all the best rifle scopes, from low power variable optics to hunting, prism, scout, long distance, and more. View-throughs and video for each.

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

BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 28,February 28, 2019 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!

Not sure what gun case to get? We've used all the popular hard, soft, and discreet cases out there for pistols and long guns.

Want the fastest acquisition in low light? We hands-on review 6 of the most popular green & red lasers for brightness, zero, ergonomics, price, and more.

Want to learn how to use bullet drop compensator and mil dot reticles? We've got everything you need to know about these often misunderstood scope reticles.