10 Best Lightweight AR-15 Rifles (2026): Sub-6 lb Builds Ranked
Lightest AR-15s you can buy: Faxon ION-X Hyperlite at 4.93 lbs, BAD OIP 003 at 4.6 lbs, ATI Alpha Maxx from $318.51, Christensen CA-15 G2, BCM Recce-16, more.
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8 Best Slug Guns in 2026: Rifled Barrel Shotguns for Deer Hunting
Best slug guns for deer: Savage 220 from $597.99, Mossberg 500 Slugster from $390.99, Savage 212, Remington 870 rifled, SX4 Cantilever Buck and Maverick 88.
Best .360 Buckhammer Rifles for 2026 (Lever-Action Tested)
.360 Buckhammer rifles from $477.99 (Henry Single Shot) to the Henry Side Gate and S&W 1854, plus Remington 180 gr ballistics from the muzzle to 300 yards.
6 Best Gun Cleaning Solvents, Oils & CLP (2026): Ranked
Hoppe’s No. 9 from $3.99, Break-Free CLP, Ballistol, Slip 2000 EWL, Lucas Oil and M-Pro 7: the best gun cleaning solvents, oils and CLP, and the job each does.
9 Best 7mm-08 Remington Rifles for 2026 (Recoil-Friendly)
7mm-08 rifles from $389.99 (Mossberg Patriot) to the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: Tikka T3x Lite, Ruger American Gen II, Bergara B-14, Savage 110.
Best Compound Bows (2026): Accuracy, Speed, and Forgiveness Ranked
Best compound bows for 2026, 8 picks tested: Mathews Lift X 33 (343 fps, $1,469), Hoyt RX-10 Ultra, Bear Adapt 2 RTH+ at $819.99, and 4 older bows sold new.
5 Best 22 ARC Rifles for 2026 (Varmint & Long-Range Tested)
22 ARC rifles from $537.99 (Howa 1500) to the Seekins Havak, plus Hornady 88 gr ELD Match ballistics to 500 yards: Ruger American Gen II, CMMG, Aero.
Ruger LCR Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Best Snubnose Trigger
We fired 500 rounds through the Ruger LCR .38 Special +P: 0 malfunctions, 3 in groups at 7 yd, 13.5 oz. $569.99 now that Ruger has stopped production.
Mossberg 500 Review (2026): 300 Round Hands-On Test
We fired 300 rounds through the Mossberg 500: 0 malfunctions, 4 in 00 buck at 15 yd. $329.99 Tactical, $484.99 Combo vs Maverick 88, 590A1 and 870.