It's good for Winnie the Pooh from the cartoon, he shouted: "Piglet, bring a gun!", and Piglet brought one - at least to drive away bees, at least to go to a bear. But in life, you have to choose a hunting rifle for a long time, carefully, based on the recommendations of experienced people.
Such seasoned experts – expert of the American magazine The National Interest Kyle Mizokami and Lp Brezny from the publication Barrettrifles.com – have compiled a selection of the best hunting rifles of 2021Here's what the combined rating looks like.
10. Hatsan Edge Spring Combo
There is no doubt that cartridge-powered firearms are the best for hunting. However, air rifles have their advantages. One of them is the ammunition, which costs less than the cheapest rimfire cartridges.
Low cost of ammunition and no recoil allow the shooter to practice shooting skills over and over again, honing his skills. With the Hatsan Edge Spring Combo shotgun, available in .177, .22 and .25 calibers, hunting small game such as ducks, partridges and grouse is also possible.
9. Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Long Range
Long-range hunting is an art that requires skill, discipline, and the right equipment. Finding a good hunting rifle is an important part of that equation.
The Browning X Bolt Hell's Canyon Long Range is designed for long-range, rugged hunting. It is available in several shotgun calibers, including the Nosler and Creedmoor families of cartridges and .300 Win Mag.
Part of the secret to this model's low weight is the ultra-light, weather-resistant McMillan stock. And thanks to the super-crisp trigger and 60-degree bolt lift, the rifle is incredibly smooth.
8. Browning BAR
The official history of this self-loading rifle began on July 17, 1967, when it was presented to the general public.
The model quickly gained popularity due to its simple and reliable design, good shooting accuracy and operational safety. And also because for a long time BAR was the only model in magnum calibers.
Modern Browning BAR hunting rifles come in a variety of models, including right-handed and left-handed versions. There is even a limited edition luxury version released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Browning BAR. It was chambered in .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, or 9.3×62.
7. Weatherby Vanguard
This rifle is the result of cooperation between the American company Weatherby and the Japanese Howa Machinery Company Limited.
It is available in 16 different calibers, from the smallest .223 Remington to the most lethal – .375 Holland & Holland. It has high accuracy and precision shooting, as well as an adjustable trigger mechanism and a very strong bolt made of a single piece of steel.
The Weatherby Vanguard comes with a written manufacturer's guarantee of shooting accuracy (with one condition - the "native" ammunition or one of similar quality must be used). Before going to the gun shop, each rifle is tested. And the delivery set includes a target - the result of the test.
6. Remington 700
This rifle appeared on the market back in 1962, and since then has undergone many modifications (there are more than 700 of them for the civilian version, and all of them are called Model 700). It stands out from its deadly colleagues both in its design and in its accuracy and precision.
Experts list the following advantages of the Remington 700:
- maintainability and customizability,
- reliability and ease of use,
- an intuitive design of the trigger mechanism (“forward” – fire, “back” – stop),
- strength,
- the ability to use optical sights from most manufacturers,
- Some models have trigger travel adjustment,
- VTR models have a triangular barrel, which improves ballistics, provides additional cooling and eliminates vibration when firing.
5. Winchester 70
One of the most popular and classic hunting rifles, the Model 70 Supergrade is a particularly good model for people who want the best hunting rifle.
Its improved trigger mechanism is smooth and precise and can be adjusted. The receiver opens wide when the bolt moves back, and the hinged panel makes unloading the gun quick and easy.
In 1999, the Model 70 was named Shooting Times' Rifle of the Century. And in 2018, updated Winchester 70 models were introduced in 6.5 Creedmoor.
4. Ruger M77
This hunting rifle is a reliable weapon with a powerful cartridge, and is ideal for quickly killing large and dangerous animals.
A feature that distinguishes Ruger products from other popular hunting rifles is the mounting places for optical sight rings, they are located on the receiver. At the same time, the Ruger M77 comes with branded steel rings designed for sights with an inch tube.
In Russia, the Ruger M77 family of rifles are available in .308 and .30-06 calibers.
3. Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30
The Mini-14 is a rifle from Ruger based on a scaled-down M1 Garand or M14 design. It is semi-automatic and features a detachable box magazine.
The Mini-14 is available in several calibers, such as .223 Remington and .300 Blackout, while the similar Mini 30 is available in 7.62X39mm. All of these calibers are intermediate, meaning they are slightly less powerful than most "full power" rifle cartridges.
The Mini-14 uses a classic military-style sight that many hunters will find familiar and intuitive. It also features a scope mount built right into the receiver and upgrades like a recoil damper to reduce the shock transmitted to the scope.
2. Marlin Model 336
This is one of the most popular deer hunting shotguns in the United States. It has a sliding trigger guard that allows for very quick reloading and a 6-round tubular magazine under the barrel that holds 9mm blunt-nosed bullets.
The model shown in the photo also features a stainless steel finish and blued finish, making it incredibly resistant to rust and other corrosive damage in hunting conditions.
This rifle is capable of taking on medium sized game including deer, wild boar and even black bear.
1. Ruger 10/22
According to the experts at Barrettrifles.com, this is the best .22 rifle for beginner hunters. It is easy to use and maintain, durable, inexpensive, and the ammunition is also inexpensive. All this makes the Ruger 10/22 an ideal shotgun for training and target shooting without a large investment.
This weapon is unlikely to help you harvest a trophy moose, but it will help you learn how to safely shoot and harvest small game.
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