Best AR-15 for Hunting (2026): Coyotes to Elk
8 hunting AR-15s by game: Ruger AR-556 MPR from $929.99, Wilson .300 HAM’R, Savage MSR 15 Recon, Saint Edge ATC, Grendel and .350 Legend uppers, .450 builds.
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.
7 Best .22 Air Rifles (2026): PCP & Break-Barrel Ranked
The best .22 air rifles of 2026: Benjamin Marauder from $445.79, Umarex Gauntlet 2 and Origin PCPs, Gamo Swarm Magnum, Crosman 362, Hatsan Mod 95 springer.
3 Best .375 H&H Rifles for 2026 (Dangerous-Game Tested)
The best .375 H&H rifles for 2026 tested: Winchester Model 70 Safari Express from $1,447.85, Christensen Ridgeline, Sako 90 Bavarian, plus Evoke and Havak PH3.
10 Best AR-15 Rifles Under $2000 (2026): Tested & Ranked
10 AR-15s under $2000 tested and ranked: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 from $1,649.99, BCM RECCE-16, Geissele Super Duty, LWRC IC-DI, POF Renegade Plus and more.
10 Best AR-15s Under $1000 (2026): Tested & Ranked
10 AR-15s under $1000 tested and ranked: M&P15 Sport III from $679.99, PSA PA-15 $489.99, Ruger Harrier $529.99, Springfield Saint, IWI Zion-15 and more.
Best Left-Handed AR-15 Rifles (2026): Ambi & True Left-Hand
Left-handed AR-15s from the Stag-15 left-eject ($1,373.99) to the Radian Model 1, LMT MARS-L, ADM UIC Mod 2, LWRC IC-MKII, KAC SR-15 and a $900 ambi build.
6 Best 6mm ARC Rifles for 2026 (AR & Bolt Tested)
6mm ARC rifles tested in AR and bolt: Ruger American Gen II Patrol from $589.99, CMMG Resolute MK4, Christensen Ridgeline, Wilson Tactical Hunter, Howa.
5 Best Inline Muzzleloaders in 2026: Tested and Ranked for Deer Season
We tested 5 inline muzzleloaders: CVA Accura MR-X from $586.47, Wolf V2 from $291.99, Vortek StrikerFire, Optima and Buckstalker XT, plus the Paramount recall.
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.