Rifles

There is no doubt the firearms market has been red hot the past couple years, especially for AR-style rifles. So what does the future hold for these popular firearms?

ArmaLite appears to have come up with a line of AR-style rifles that is the best of both worlds. The Defensive Sporting Rifles boast all the bells and whistles, but are extremely light on the pocketbook.

Colt has become a name many look to when it comes to AR-style rifles. And the renowned company appears to have a solid option for those aiming at a competitive rifle that doesn't break the bank.

Typically, it's guns with a patina that grab high bids at auctions. But at one event this year, there was a much different genre of firearms that got people spending. Surprisingly, ARs and other contemporary firearms were the hot ticket.

Of course there are tons of choices when it comes to bolt-action rifles, many that can break the bank. Here we look at 10 guns that have price tags light on the pocketbook.

With Savage's release of three new suppressor-ready rimfire rifles, the company now has nine firearms that accept silencers in their catalog.

Ruger's American Rifle line has proven popular over its short lifespan. And it has continued to grow with the manufacturer adding what amounts to 11 new rifles to the family of bolt-actions.

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

Stag Arms has become the latest company to embrace pistol-caliber carbines, introducing two new lines of 9mm rifles that have been tailor made to perform for the round.

The Law Tactical adapter Gen3 FSA gives ARs the ability to fire with the buttstock folded. This allows you to keep an AR as a truck gun or tuck it into a bug-out bag and be ready to go.

The successful Ruger Scout Rifle — originally chambered in the heavier-hitting .308 cartridge — will now be offered in 5.56 NATO, making it both a practical scout-style rifle for tactical use and a sweet varmint hunting rig.

When it comes to AR-style rifles, there is one for every price range. But few give shooters as much bang for the buck as Colt's 6920.

Touted as the greatest battle rifle ever, the M1 Garand's is one of America's most storied firearms. The M1's rich history continues to grow today, as this rifle remains a popular option among collectors and competitors.

CMMG has come out with a slew of new AR-style rifles this year and recently continued to expand its catalog with the addition of two varmint-hunting models.

In this Ruger SR-762 review, see why Ruger's piston-driven .308 is a standout in the crowded AR-10 platform market.

For the ultimate in plinking fun, check out one of these AR rimfires.