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The Best Long Range Rifles, According to Our Testing

By Matthew Every— October 27, 2026

With the right setup, any of these rifles are capable of shooting 1,000 yards and beyond

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The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles for 2026

By Richard Mann— October 27, 2026

The number and variety of rifles chambered for straight-wall cartridges has exploded in recent years. Here are nine of the best for deer hunters

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The Best Lever Action Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

By Richard Mann— October 26, 2026

The lever-action rifle is still alive and well—and as cool as ever. Here are the top models on the market today

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We Narrowed Down the Best Muzzleloaders for Any Hunter

By M.D. Johnson— October 26, 2026

Muzzleloaders are a great way to extend your hunting season and challenge your shooting skillset

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The Best Trap Shotguns, According to Our Expert

By Phil Bourjaily— October 26, 2026

Whether you shoot trap for fun, for hunting practice, or for serious competition, these are the top guns

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The Best .22 Pistols, Based on Extensive Testing

By Richard Mann— October 25, 2026

Every shooting enthusiast and outdoorsman should own a .22 pistol. Here are the best you can buy

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The Best Rifles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Richard Mann— October 25, 2026

We put this year’s hottest new rifles through the wringer to help you choose which new shooter belongs in your gun safe

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The Best Shotguns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Phil Bourjaily— October 25, 2026

Our expert put 10 of the latest upland, waterfowl, and target shotguns to the test to pick the best new models of the year

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The Palmetto State Armory Black Friday Sale Is Almost Here—These Are the Best Early Deals

By Amanda Oliver— October 25, 2026

Get up to 56% off handguns, shotguns, and optics right now

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The Best Rifles Chambered for the 30-30

By Richard Mann— October 25, 2026

Yes, the 30-30 is old. But it’s far from forgotten and still highly useful. Here are the best rifles, new and used, chambered for this classic cartridge

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