Looking for cheap rifles for sale in 2025 that actually deliver quality? This guide covers the top budget bolt-action and semi-auto rifles under $450, including the Ruger American, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, and more — plus tips on where to buy from a licensed FFL dealer near you.
The Beretta 1301 is a shotgun that needs no introduction at this point, especially since there have been multiple written and video reviews done by my colleagues here at the Blog and by James on the TFBTV side of the house. About 6 months ago, I was offered the opportunity to review the 1301 with...
When I recently wrote an article about the demise of three classic hunting cartridges (the .257 Roberts, the .22 Hornet and the .300 Savage), one commenter said:
The Ruger Harrier brings upgraded features, good handling, and respectable range performance to the crowded world of budget AR-15 rifles.
Springfield Armory has announced a new line of pistols factory-equipped with the Aimpoint COA, starting with select variants of the Echelon 9mm platform. The new models are cut for Aimpoint’s A-CUT interface, which integrates the optic directly into the slide.
Illinois Democrats are pushing HB 4414, a bill that would require handgun ammunition to be serialized and registered with the state police.
This PSA AR-15 16-inch 5.56 NATO rifle and Sabre Claw two-stage trigger bundle is on sale for $549.99, a $89.99 savings on a solid AR setup.
After Beretta Holding acquired nearly 10 percent of Ruger, the two companies have entered an openly hostile fight that will culminate in a shareholder vote this spring The post Beretta Quietly Became the Largest Shareholder of Ruger. Now the American Gunmaker Is Warning of a Takeover appeared fir...
Steen Defense introduced its long‑requested MCRC (Multicaliber Combat Rifle Compact), a compact 5.56×45mm NATO carbine developed as a reinforcement weapon for users who do not primarily serve in front‑line combat roles. Intended for police and military personnel who need more capa...
The XM8 ships with a 25-round magazine. Twenty-round mags from the M7 remain compatible. That directly addresses one of the louder complaints in Army Capt. Braden Trent's May 2025 assessment of the M7, which called the 20-round capacity a liability. As TFB covered when the Army type-classifi...