The author tests the new X-Bolt 2 Hunter for precision from a bench rest. (Photo/Richard Mann) The X-Bolt 2 Hunter is a traditionally styled, bolt-action hunting rifle that weighs less than 7 pounds ...

Rifle shooters are persnickety and opinionated—and they should be. The task of sending a small piece of metal faster than the speed of sound to a precise point of impact demands a certain kind of ...

The debate between bolt-action and straight-pull rifles continues to shape modern hunting discussions as both systems offer distinct advantages. Bolt-action rifles are widely respected for accuracy, ...