Walther RS3: A Bullpup Straight-Pull Hunting Rifle (2026)
The Walther RS3 is a rare bullpup straight-pull hunting rifle in .308, .30-06 and .300 Win Mag, built short for suppressed driven hunts. Launching in Europe in 2026.
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.
Barrett Is Building a 6.8x51mm MRAD MK 22 for Snipers (2026)
Barrett is developing a 6.8x51mm conversion kit for the fielded MRAD MK 22 sniper rifle, giving snipers ammo commonality with the M7 and M250 NGSW weapons.
Marlin 336 Review: A Season in the Deer Woods with the Ruger-Made .30-30 (2026)
A full deer season and 600-plus rounds with the Ruger-built Marlin 336. Why this .30-30 lever-action is the best-handling brush gun you can buy, and the best 336 ever made.
Barrett MRAD Covert: a Precision Rifle That Fits in a Backpack (2026)
The Barrett MRAD Covert is a modular bolt-action rifle that breaks down into a backpack and holds sub-0.85 MOA. .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, 17-inch threaded barrel, around $6,770.
FN Unveils the ARKA: a SCAR-Powered AR-15 (2026)
FN Herstal unveiled the ARKA, an AR-15-format rifle running FN SCAR short-stroke piston internals in 5.56 NATO. Suppressor-ready, STANAG mags, aimed at European military tenders. No US price yet.
Best Home Defense Guns That Won’t Over-Penetrate (2026): 8 Picks Tested Against the Research
The 8 best home defense guns for minimizing overpenetration in 2026. Apartment-safe picks and ammo choices that stop threats without going through walls.
Best Guns for Hunting (2026): The Complete Guide
The complete guide to the best guns for hunting in 2026. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, crossbows, calibers, optics, and where to buy them online.
Best 3-Gun Rifles for 2026: Competition AR-15s Ranked
The best 3-Gun rifles for 2026, from the factory Stag 15 3-Gun and custom JP-15 to the value Springfield SAINT Victor, ranked for multigun competition by trigger, weight and optic.
Best PRS Rifles for 2026: Precision Rifle Series Guns Ranked
The best PRS rifles for 2026, from the value Ruger Precision Rifle to the premium Tikka T3x TAC A1 and budget Bergara B-14 HMR, with the cartridges, scopes and chassis that complete a precision rifle build.