Hunting – Firearms – Shooting – Outdoor Blog
If (or when) the next long-term disaster strikes, having any sort of rifle in your arsenal is better than having no rifle at all. But not every long gun can be considered a “go-to” survival rifle. Some weapons are bulky, heavy, and slow. Others are expensive and use weird ammo. We’re looking at the top best … Read more
Sig Sauer M400 Check Price at Brownells.com at Cabelas.com ReliabilityAll AR-15s are very reliable weapons. AccuracyDue to the upgrades we’ve talked about, this one does shoot slightly better than a standard AR-15. ErgonomicsThe upgraded grip and stock certainly help. LooksIt’s a sleek looking tactical weapon, if that is your style. CustomizationA lot of the customization … Read more
Are you looking for the best 7.62×39 rifles on the market today? The 7.62×39 rifle round was born in World War II when the Soviets were inspired by the Sturmgewehr 43/44 assault rifle and its novel 8mm short round. The Soviets quickly designed their own short rifle round in the same diameter as their 7.62mm rounds … Read more
Before getting to the list of the best .270 hunting rifles, let’s take a brief look at its formation. Like the .30-06, the .270 Winchester is based off of the .30-03 Springfield and was introduced in 1925. The .30 Springfield provided an ample case for powder charge and burn, but the addition of the pointed, or … Read more
The best .17HMR Rifle is a powerhouse varmint gun and is generally one of the most fun guns you will ever shoot. There is something about relatively inexpensive ammunition that is ridiculously fast, super lightweight and super accurate that makes it a blast to shoot. This article is a list of the finest options for … Read more
Summary See Best Price ReliabilityAs with all AR-15s, this is a very reliable rifle, however, it is my personal belief that piston operated systems are even more reliable. AccuracyThe rifle shoots very reliably, thanks to the excellent ergonomics, quality barrel, and decent adjustable trigger. ErgonomicsDue to the upgrades already in place, this is a comfortable … Read more
Ruger 77 Series Review: Summary See Best Price ReliabilityAs with most bolt action rifles, the Ruger 77 rifles are extremely reliable. AccuracyThe rifles have limited range, but within their range, they are accurate enough. ErgonomicsThe stock is a little bit flimsy, but they are comfortable to hold overall. LooksThe American Walnut and Green Mountain finishes … Read more
Colt AR15A4 Review: Summary Check Price at Brownells.com at Basspro.com ReliabilityThis is a mil-spec AR style rifle made by the company who first introduced the AR-15 to the consumer market. Outside of special custom match guns, you will get no better reliability. AccuracyExpect a minimum 3-4 MOA from this rifle, however with good ammo it … Read more
Ruger 10/22 Target Lite Review: Summary Check Price at Brownells.com at Cabelas.com ReliabilityDespite the fact that it is a semiautomatic, the action of this rifle is very reliable. AccuracyAs a cartridge, the classic rimfire .22LR can only be so accurate. However, this rifle will allow you to get the absolute max out of the round. … Read more