Rifle Reviews

One Rifle for Every Hunt: The Browning X-Bolt 2 Special Max LR SPR Is the Do-It-All Bolt Gun 2026 Needed

July 22, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

An 18-inch threaded barrel, tool-free adjustable stock, and a trigger that breaks clean. Here's why the X-Bolt 2 SPR is 2026's best do-it-all rifle.

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S&W Just Dropped the Most Thoughtful Lever-Action Commemorative of 2026. Two Origin Stories. One Beautiful Rifle.

July 20, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Two chamberings, two American origin stories, one threaded muzzle. Here's why S&W's America 250 Model 1854 stands out in a crowded commemorative year.

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Three Trends That Defined the 2026 Firearms Market — And What They Mean for Every Gun Owner

July 7, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Suppressors went mainstream, optics-ready became standard, and modularity is the new baseline. Here's what's actually changed in the 2026 firearms market.

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Goodbye M7, Hello XM8: The Army’s New Carbine Is Here — and It Changes Everything for .277 Fury

July 7, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

The U.S. Army accepted its first XM8 carbines in April 2026. By FY2027, M7 rifle procurement is essentially over, replaced entirely by the shorter, lighter XM8.

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America Turns 250 Tomorrow. These Are the Firearms Worth Buying to Mark the Moment.

July 3, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

From a 250-unit Ruger Hawkeye to Colt's new snub-nose Python, here's the definitive buyer's guide to America's 250th birthday — plus where 2A stands today.

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They Brought a Lever Action to a Precision Rifle Class. It Won. Meet the Henry SPD PREDATOR.

June 22, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Henry's SPD Predator is a .223 lever action with a factory sub-MOA guarantee—1,200-yard hits at a Haley Strategic D5 class. Full review, specs, and who it's for

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Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty: Ruger’s Semiquincentennial Series Is the Most Important Commemorative Launch in Decade

June 17, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

All 14 Ruger 250th Anniversary firearms—from the $129 AR lower to the 250-unit Hawkeye .30-06. Specs, prices, and which to shoot vs. keep before July 4, 2026.

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The Savage 110 Tactical & 110 Precision: Built for the Hunter Who's Ready to Level Up

June 13, 2026 Matt Johnson

Hands-on with the Savage 110 Tactical and 110 Precision: AccuTrigger, suppressed accuracy, a rimfire trainer, and NRL-ready performance without the price tag.

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Best AR-15 for Beginners: What to Buy First

May 7, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

The best AR-15 rifles for first-time buyers in 2026. We compare budget, mid-range, and premium options and explain exactly what to look for in your first AR.

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Ruger American Gen 2 Predator in .22 ARC

July 31, 2025 Gun Talk Staff

The Ruger American Gen 2 chambered in .22 ARC brings serious accuracy at a reasonable price. Full review with range data and field impressions.

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Top 5 Survival Rifles For Your Backpack

February 10, 2025 Nick Collier

The 5 best survival rifles for any scenario — from lightweight packable options to hard-use builds. Tested and ranked by the Gun Talk team.

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Savage Axis II Pro: Not Just for Beginners

November 13, 2024 Gun Talk Staff

Savage Arms has been a trusted name in firearms since 1894, and their commitment to innovation continues with the Savage Axis II Pro. Located in the heart...

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Review: GSG-16 .22LR Rifle

April 15, 2021 David Workman

Full review of the GSG-16 .22LR rifle — accuracy, reliability, features, and range performance. See how this budget-friendly rimfire stacks up.

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