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Find the best rifles reviewed by Field & Stream's firearms experts. We test bolt-action, semi-automatic, and lever-action rifles for accuracy, reliability, and field performance across hunting and shooting disciplines. From lightweight mountain rifles to precision long-range platforms, explore detailed reviews covering caliber selection, action types, barrel quality, and stock design to help you choose the right rifle for your hunting or shooting needs.

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Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Rifle Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— October 17, 2024

The Ridgeline FFT is one of the best, most accurate lightweight bolt-action rifles made today. Check out our shooting columnist’s full review

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FX Wildcat MKIII BT VP, Expert Tested

By Mark Taylor— September 30, 2024

Our air guns expert spent the last few months testing this PCP rifle at various distances. Here is his full review

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Hammerli Arms Force B1 22 Rifle Review

By Matthew Every— September 12, 2024

This switch-barrel, straight-pull 22 is a bit of an oddball, but it’s also a serious hunting rifle””and a lot of fun to shoot

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CVA Crossfire Muzzleloader Review—Expert Tested

By Matthew Every— September 4, 2024

Designed to be used with Federal’s Firestick ignition system, CVA’s newest smokepole makes muzzleloader hunting a whole lot easier

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Browning X-Bolt 2 Target Competition Lite Rifle Review

By Matthew Every— August 30, 2024

Browning’s newest lightweight precision rifle has a lot going for it, but it may be better suited for the field than for a target match

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Does Breaking In a Rifle Barrel Actually Do Anything?

By David E. Petzal— August 19, 2024

Is it necessary to break in the barrel of a new rifle, or is it just a waste of time

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Bergara B-14R Carbon Rifle: Tested and Reviewed

By Richard Mann— August 19, 2024

We put a lot of rounds through the B-14R and feel that it’s a perfect rifle for shooting competitions like NRL22

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A Christmas Story: The Lesson of the Shattered Nipple

By Will Brantley— August 19, 2024

Dreams of shooting his first whitetail fell into pieces””literally””after one shot with the gun

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Carbine vs Rifle: What Exactly Is the Difference?

By Matthew Every— August 19, 2024

Yes, we know that a carbine is a rifle. But a lot of folks aren’t clear on precisely what constitutes a carbine. So, here’s a full breakdown

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How to Become a Gunsmith

By Richard Mann— August 19, 2024

We sat down with take-down lever-action rifle builder Jerry Dove to learn how to become a gunsmith

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