11 Best Savage Rifles (2026): The New 110 Lineup Tested and Ranked
The best Savage rifles for 2026, from the 110 Core Hunter and Axis 2 XP to the A17 and 64 F, with our test groups, what replaced the 110 Tactical, and live prices.
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10 Best Ammo Cans (2026): Seal-Tested, Plus How to Store Ammo for Decades
The best ammo cans for 2026, steel and plastic, dunk-tested for seal, with how many rounds each holds, how to store ammo so it lasts, and live prices.
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Review (2026): 1,000 Rounds and Every Model
We shot 1,000 rounds through the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X: groups, trigger, the one stoppage, every model and how it compares with the Shield Plus, P365 XMacro, Hellcat Pro and Glock 43X MOS.
9 Best 300 Blackout Ammo Loads (2026): Subsonic and Supersonic, Chronographed
The best 300 Blackout ammo for 2026, subsonic and supersonic, with our chronograph numbers from 16 and 9 inch barrels, cost per round and live prices for every load.
Brownells Review (2026): Is Brownells Legit, and Is It Cheaper?
Our Brownells review prices 15 identical items against rival stores, explains FFL shipping, the 45 day refund window and the narrower Forever Guarantee.
6 Best Ballistic Helmets (2026), Plus 3 Bump Helmets
The best ballistic helmets for 2026, from the Ops-Core FAST SF to budget IIIA picks, plus the best bump helmets, live prices and why no helmet carries an NIJ certification.
Vaultek Slider Review (2026): What Fits, Essential vs ViSN
The Vaultek Slider presents a holstered pistol on ball bearing rails from a slim 16 gauge box. Its 5.675 inch height limit and the ViSN battery life are the catches.
Bulldog Car Vault Review (2026): BD1100 vs BD1150, What Fits
The Bulldog Car Vault is a keyed steel box with a mounting bracket and cable for under $50. The BD1150 fits every pistol we checked; the smaller BD1100 won’t take a Glock 19.
Vaultek LifePod 20 Review (2026): What Fits, TSA and the Tray
The Vaultek LifePod 20 is a sealed, 3.3 pound polymer case that fits 11 of the 12 handguns we checked and works as a locked hard case for flying. The tray is the catch.