Savage Axis II Review (2026): The Budget Sub-MOA Deer Rifle, Tested
I tested the .308 Savage Axis II XP: the AccuTrigger, real accuracy and the budget tells, scoped from $462.99. Vs Ruger American Gen II, XPR and Patriot.
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.
Weatherby Vanguard Review (2026): Sub-MOA Guaranteed, Tested
We tested the Weatherby Vanguard, the sub-MOA guaranteed rifle on the Howa 1500 action, from $549.97. Accuracy, trigger, and vs Howa, Ruger American, Tikka.
MPA BA Hybrid Review (2026): The PRS Dominator, Tested
We ran 2,200 rounds of 6.5 Creedmoor through the MPA BA Hybrid on a Curtis Axiom: 0.38 MOA average. The chassis, PMR vs Axiom, and rivals priced.
Armalite AR-50A1 Review (2026): The Underrated .50 BMG Bolt Gun
We shot 125 rounds of .50 BMG through the Armalite AR-50A1: sub-MOA with match ammo, the best brake in its class, from $3,799.99. Vs Noreen ULR and Barrett M99.
PSA Olcan Review: PSA’s First Bullpup Tested (2026)
We ran 800 rounds through the PSA Olcan, the JAKL bullpup with a 14.5-inch pinned barrel: 2.2 MOA, two stoppages, $1,399.99. Vs Tavor X95, AUG and Kel-Tec RDB.
B&T TP9 Review (2026): 500 Round Hands-On Test
We put 500+ rounds through the Swiss B&T TP9 9mm with zero malfunctions. Rotating barrel, tri-lug mount, $80 mags, and how it stacks up to the SP5 and Scorpion.
Ruger PC Carbine Review: 1,200 Round Test of the 9mm Takedown King (2026)
We ran 1,200 rounds through the Ruger PC Carbine 9mm with zero malfunctions. Takedown zero, Glock mag well, accuracy and price from $649.99 vs FPC and Sub-2000.
GA Precision Tempest Review (2026): The Custom Precision Rifle Standard
2,400 rounds through a GAP Tempest 6.5 Creedmoor: 0.22 MOA handload average, 0.34 MOA with factory match. The 6-lug action, the wait, and the rivals priced.
Savage 110 Tactical Review (2026): 500 Round Budget Precision Test
We put 500 rounds through the Savage 110 Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: 0.5-inch average with ELD Match, from $826.99. Now discontinued, so here is what to buy.