7 Great Lightweight Hunting Rifles Lead

7 Great Lightweight Hunting Rifles

Those who venture into the backcountry—and especially those who hunt the mountains with all their gear on their back—appreciate a lightweight rifle. Here’s a look at seven top-notch options.

Hardware: Savage 93 Minimalist

The Savage 93 Minimalist combines a classic laminate stock design with modern aesthetics to achieve a lightweight platform with improved ergonomics.

Video: Savage Arms A22 Takedown

Opening and connecting with just a quarter-twist and offering an extremely simple breakdown, the latest addition to Savage’s A Series lineup is the outdoor enthusiast’s new go-anywhere rifle.

Hardware: Winchester Model 70 Extreme VSX MB

We’ve come to expect solid reliability from the Model 70 rifle, and the Extreme TrueTimber VSX MB doesn’t disappoint. It’s built for the backcountry and loaded with modern features like a threaded muzzle, fluted barrel, Cerakote finish and quality composite stock.

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Savage Arms Introduces New 110 Carbon Predator

Savage Arms has introduced the newest member of the Model 110 bolt action rifle family, the 110 Carbon Predator. Built to withstand the elements and perform when it matters, this rifle features everything needed to pursue predators far into the field.

First Look: Savage A22 Takedown

Opening and connecting with just a quarter-twist and offering an extremely simple breakdown, the new A22 Takedown weighs just 6 pounds, making it an ideal go-anywhere rifle.

Field Tested: Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter

Featuring a carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless-steel barrel and rugged polymer stock, the new straight-pull Impulse Mountain Hunter is lightweight, accurate and reliable.

Hardware: Savage 110 PCS

The new 110 PCS bolt-action pistol is built around the 110’s factory blueprinted action, which is secured in a one-piece aluminum chassis from MDT and includes an AICS-style detachable box magazine. It makes for the perfect all-terrain firearm, and would be particularly useful when hunting from a tight ground blind.

2022 Rifle of the Year: Savage Impulse

Meet our 2022 Rifle of the Year, the Savage Impulse. 

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