Extar EP9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Budget PCC King
Extar EP9 review: $469 direct, 4 lb, Glock mags, Arizona-built, 500 rounds with 0 malfunctions. Vs Sub-2000, Ruger PC Carbine, PSA AR-V and Scorpion.
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.
4 Best .204 Ruger Rifles for 2026 (Varmint Tested)
The best .204 Ruger rifles for 2026, ranked: Ruger American Gen II from $620, Savage 110 Predator, Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP combo and CVA Cascade for varmints.
5 Best 6mm Creedmoor Rifles for 2026 (PRS & Long-Range)
The best 6mm Creedmoor rifles for 2026, ranked for PRS and hunting: Bergara B-14 Sierra Wilderness, a $649 Savage 110, Seekins Havak, Christensen and Waypoint.
4 Best .28 Nosler Rifles for 2026 (Elk & Long-Range Tested)
The best .28 Nosler rifles for 2026 for elk and long range: Christensen Ridgeline, Weatherby Mark V Accumark, Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed, Savage 110 Ultralite.
3 Best .50 Beowulf Rifles for 2026 (Big-Bore AR Tested)
The best .50 Beowulf rifles and uppers for 2026: the Alexander Arms Tactical rifle and Hunter upper, plus the Radical Firearms RF-15 from $1,022, live priced.
Diamondback DB15 Review: Budget AR-15 With Premium Materials (2026)
Diamondback DB15 review: forged 7075-T6, 4150 CMV barrel, 15 in M-LOK. 500 rounds, 0 malfunctions, 2.2-3 MOA. $509.99 vs PSA PA-15, RF-15 and RRage.
5 Best .25-06 Rifles for 2026 (Deer & Antelope Tested)
The best .25-06 rifles for 2026 for deer and antelope: Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, Weatherby Vanguard, Savage 110, a $449 Axis II XP, Mossberg Patriot.
6 Best .300 PRC Rifles for 2026 (Elk & Long-Range Tested)
The best .300 PRC rifles for 2026, ranked for elk and long range: Christensen Ridgeline, Bergara B-14 HMR from $1,151, Savage 110 Ultralite, X-Bolt 2, Havak.
Best Chassis Rifles for 2026 (Precision & PRS Tested)
The best chassis rifles for 2026, tested for precision and PRS: the Ruger Precision Rifle from about $1,000, Bergara B-14 HMR, Aero Precision Solus and MPA BA.