Best AR-15 for Women (2026): 8 Picks by a Real Shooter
Best AR-15 for women in 2026: 8 picks chosen for weight, adjustable fit and ergonomics, from a $450 .22 LR trainer to the Daniel Defense V7S, plus setup tips.
Rifles
This is where our rifle reviews, comparisons and buying guides land. The best AR-15 rifles list covers every budget, and it’s the most-read page in this section for a reason.
Hunters should start with the best hunting rifles or go straight to the best deer hunting rifles. Want something classic? We’ve ranked the best lever action rifles, and the best .22 LR rifles are still the cheapest way to get good at shooting. Not sure which cartridge you need? Read the rifle caliber guide first. The full list of rifle roundups is in our buying guides hub.
Best AR-15 for Beginners (2026): 7 First-Time Buyer Picks
Best AR-15 for beginners in 2026: Ruger Harrier from $699, PSA PA-15 Classic $499.99, S&W M&P15 Sport III, Springfield SAINT, IWI Zion-15 and Sig M400-TREAD V2.
Best AR-15 for Coyote Hunting (2026): 8 Rifles Tested
Best AR-15 for coyote hunting in 2026: Sig M400-TREAD V2, PSA Sabre 20-inch .223 Wylde, Ruger Harrier from $699, Saint Victor V2 and the Wilson Recon Tactical.
Shotgun vs AR-15 for Home Defense: Which is Better? (2026)
Shotgun vs AR-15 for home defense compared: capacity, recoil, over-penetration data, cost, and which is better for your living situation. With live prices.
9 Best Hog Hunting Rifles (2026): AR-15s, Bolt Guns & Night Rigs Tested
The best hog hunting rifles for 2026, tested: Ruger SFAR, CMMG Resolute 7.62×39, suppressed .300 BLK Mini-14 from $999 and .350 Legend bolt guns. Live pricing.
6 Best .22-250 Rifles for 2026 (Varmint & Predator Tested)
The best .22-250 rifles for 2026, tested and ranked: Tikka T3x, Bergara B-14, Savage Axis II, Browning X-Bolt, Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard.
10 Best California Legal Rifles for Hunting (2026)
8 California-legal hunting rifles tested for deer, elk, hogs and predators: Ruger American Ranch, Tikka T3x, Bergara B-14 HMR, Henry Big Boy, Marlin 1895.
6 Best 6.8 Western Rifles for 2026 (Elk & Long-Range Tested)
The best 6.8 Western rifles for 2026, tested: Browning X-Bolt from $791.79, Winchester XPR $556.52, Model 70 Featherweight, Christensen Ridgeline, Mesa, Havak.
9 Best Varmint Rifles (2026): Prairie Dogs to Coyotes, Tested
The best varmint rifles for 2026, tested: Ruger American Predator from $454.07, Tikka T3x Lite .22-250, Howa Fenceline, CZ 457 and .17 HMR rimfires.