5 Best Mini Crossbows (2026): Pistol Crossbows Tested and Ranked
The five best mini crossbows for 2026, tested and ranked. EK Archery and Steambow own this category, and we cover what a pistol crossbow can and cannot do.
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8 Best Slug Guns in 2026: Rifled Barrel Shotguns for Deer Hunting
The 8 best slug guns for deer hunting in 2026. Bolt-actions, pumps, and semi-autos with rifled barrels tested for accuracy with sabot slugs at 100+ yards.
8 Best Reloading Presses (2026): Single-Stage, Turret & Progressive
The eight reloading presses worth buying in 2026, compared on the specifications the manufacturers actually publish rather than on feel: die thread sizes, indexing method, operating window, and the 3.313 inch cartridge limit that quietly rules the Lee Classic Turret out for a full-length .30-06.
10 Best LPVOs in 2026: Tested and Ranked
The 10 best LPVO rifle scopes in 2026, from the Vortex Razor HD Gen III to budget picks under $400. Tested and compared on glass clarity, eye box, reticle design, and value.
8 Best Shotguns Under $1,000 in 2026: The Sweet Spot for Quality
The 8 best shotguns under 1000 dollars in 2026. The sweet spot where quality meets value across pumps, semi-autos, and over-unders.
8 Best Hunting Knives (2026): Fixed Blade, Folding & Replaceable Tested
The eight best hunting knives for 2026, tested and ranked, plus the number almost no knife maker prints: Rockwell hardness. Benchmade publishes 58-60 HRC and Morakniv 58.5, while Buck, Havalon, Outdoor Edge and Gerber publish none at all, and that tells you whether you will be sharpening in the field or swapping a blade.
9 Best Varmint Rifles (2026): Prairie Dogs to Coyotes, Tested
Last updated May 31st 2026 · By Nick Hall, who has burned out barrels on prairie dog towns and called coyotes across the plains Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The best varmint … Read more
9 Best Elk Rifles (2026): Backcountry Magnums to Budget Bolt Guns Tested
Last updated May 31st 2026 · By Nick Hall, who has chased elk across the Rockies with rifles in every category on this list Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The best elk … Read more
9 Best Hog Hunting Rifles (2026): AR-15s, Bolt Guns & Night Rigs Tested
Last updated August 2026 · By Nick Hall, who has shot hogs across Texas and the Southeast with rifles in every category on this list Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The best … Read more