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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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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Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker — New for 2025 October 30, 2025 Springfield Armory’s new Model 2020 Heatseeker is a compact, chassis-based bolt gun with a .75-MOA accuracy guarantee, purpose-built for hunters and precision-minded shooters who like AR-style modularity on a bolt action. If you’ve wanted a factory rifle with carbon-fiber barrel tech, AICS mags,
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Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56 October 27, 2025 TL;DR: For .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, 1:7 stabilizes the heaviest bullets (75–80gr+), 1:8 is the most versatile (55–77gr), and 1:9 favors lighter loads (40–69gr). Choose based on the ammo you actually shoot, not what looks cool on a spec sheet. Twist rate
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Henry Spirit of the Corps Rifles Expand for Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary October 21, 2025 Henry Repeating Arms just added two commemorative lever-actions—a .22 and a .45-70—to its “Spirit of the Corps” lineup honoring the USMC’s 250th anniversary. Collectors and lever fans who missed the first run now have fresh options—available through dealers right now.
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Truck Gun 2025: Lever-Action vs. PCC (Which One Rides Shotgun?) The best truck gun for 2025 comes down to your use case: lever-actions shine for simplicity and cross-season utility, while pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) excel at fast follow-ups and magazine commonality with sidearms. Rural ranchers and backcountry campers benefit differently—choose accordingly. October 17, 2025 — “Truck
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Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025 October 13, 2025 Charter Arms brings back a lightweight, 8-shot .22 LR revolver with modern materials, adjustable sights, and three finishes—ideal for budget-friendly practice, teaching new shooters, and small-game duty. Announced in late September/early October 2025, the Pathfinder II updates a long-running rimfire wheelgun with a 7075
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Budget 1911 .45 ACP: 2025 Deep Dive on Entry-Level Classics October 6, 2025 If you want an all-steel .45 with history and good bones without an eye-watering price, today’s budget 1911 crowd delivers real value under $800. Great for range day, first 1911 buyers, and tinkerers who plan to upgrade over time. Looking at the
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Budget Pump Shotguns 2025: 12 vs. 20 Gauge for Home & Field (Deep Dive) October 2, 2025 If you want a reliable scattergun without draining your gear fund, budget pump shotguns (think Maverick, Mossberg, Savage/Stevens, Winchester, Stoeger, TriStar) still deliver. Go 12 gauge for the widest load selection and defensive punch; pick 20 gauge for
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Ruger Collector’s Series 2025: 10/22 Sporter, Mark IV 22/45 & Super Wrangler September 25, 2025 Ruger’s 2025 Collector’s Series bundles fresh, limited-run takes on three fan favorites—a 10/22 Sporter, a Mark IV 22/45, and a Super Wrangler. Great for Ruger loyalists, rimfire range rats, and anyone who loves tasteful wood-and-steel throwbacks with modern reliability. On
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