November 2025

Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition

Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition November 11, 2025 If you’re hunting for budget bolt-action rifles that still punch above their price, good news: 2025 has plenty of sub-$700 choices that group tight, run reliably, and won’t make your wallet whinny. Below, we compare five proven models, what they do best, and […]

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Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025

Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025 November 10, 2025 Ruger just added “Prairie” variants to its American Rifle Gen II line—threaded bull barrels, Smoked Bronze Cerakote, and chamberings from 22 ARC up to 7mm PRC. If you’re chasing varmints or stretching steel on windy plains, this is the Gen

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Piston vs. Direct Impingement AR-15: 2025 Buyer’s Guide

Piston vs. Direct Impingement AR-15: 2025 Buyer’s Guide November 7, 2025 If you shoot suppressed, run high round counts, or want a cleaner-running carbine, a piston AR makes sense—at a price. For lighter weight, broad parts compatibility, and easier tuning, direct impingement (DI) still rules the value/performance sweet spot. Pick based on use case, not

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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025 November 6, 2025 Smith & Wesson just added .30-30 Winchester to its modernized lever-gun lineup, the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter. Think classic deer-woods cartridge meets today’s features: optics rail, threaded barrel, M-LOK forend, and weatherproof finishes. If you want a grab-and-go whitetail

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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere

Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere November 4, 2025 In the last month, more semi-auto pistols are shipping suppressor-ready (threaded barrels + tall sights) right out of the box. If you’ve been eyeing quieter range time or a future suppressor purchase, 2025’s crop makes it easier (and cheaper) to start with a

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