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A shooter fires the new Marlin 1895 Trapper rifle on a outdoor range.

The Best Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

We put 11 of the year's most exciting rifles through the wringer to help you choose which new shooter to add to your gun safe
ByRichard Mann
Feb 10, 2026
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