When you rely on a rifle to protect your home or anchor a rural property, you are really betting on one thing: that it will ...

Long before I was a writer at Outdoor Life, I was an OL reader, and mid-priced hunting rifles were my bread and butter. I grew up with modest means, so when it came to buying a hunting rifle, I sought ...

At Outdoor Life, we appreciate top-end gear and innovation, but we also appreciate value and a good bargain — especially when it comes to budget hunting rifles. Hunting gear is expensive, and flagship ...

Key point: Price does matter, but it becoming less important as a signifier of quality. Competition is forcing down the prices of some of the better AR-15s too. The popularity of “budget” AR-15s has ...