Smith & Wesson M&P Sport III Review: 1,500 Round Test (2026)
We fired 1,500 rounds through the S&W M&P15 Sport III: 2 stoppages, 1.4 in groups, mid-length gas. $659.99 vs $799 MSRP, PSA Freedom and Harrier.
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.
6 Best California Legal AR-15 Rifles (2026): Featureless & Fixed-Mag Builds
California-compliant AR-15s from $609.99 to $2,035, checked Oct 28. Why nearly every factory CA rifle ships fixed-mag, plus build rules and the court fight.
Radical Firearms RF-15 SOCOM Review: Texas-Built Budget AR (2026)
We fired 600 rounds through the Radical RF-15 SOCOM: zero malfunctions, 2 MOA with 62gr, B5 stock, 15in RPR rail. $419.99 vs PSA PA-15 and DB15.
The Best Cheap Guns on Sale Now (2026): 11 Priced Picks
We priced 11 cheap guns at trusted stores on Oct 29: Stevens 320 shotgun $159.99, Taurus GX4 $279.99, Shield Plus $399.99. Live prices plus MSRP vs street.
9 Best .338 Lapua Rifles (2026): Long Range Tested
The Barrett MRAD leads at $4,568.99 and the Ruger Precision Rifle is $2,099.99. 9 best .338 Lapua rifles ranked, plus what the ammo costs per round.
Ruger AR-556 Review: 1,200 Round Test (2026)
Ruger AR-556 after 1,200 rounds: 1 stoppage, CHF barrel, 2.2 in groups. Discontinued Dec 2025: $549.99 new vs the Harrier at $539.99. Which to buy.
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II Review: 1,000+ Round Test (2026)
S&W discontinued the M&P15 Sport II. Our 1,047-round review: zero malfunctions, 3 MOA, Armornite barrel, and why a $699 Sport III or used Sport II.
Bear Creek Arsenal Review (2026): Are BCA Guns Worth It?
Bear Creek Arsenal sells a 16-inch AR-15 for $315.95 direct, and 68% of 382 buyers give it 5 stars while 20% give 1. QC, prices, Grizzly 9mm, vs PSA and Aero.
Shotgun vs Rifle for Deer Hunting: When to Use Each (2026)
A 1 oz slug has 909 ft-lb left at 100 yards; a .308 has 2,134. Shotgun vs rifle for deer hunting in 2026: range, the new state laws and cost per shot.