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‘Roughing It’ for Speed Goats

Despite the potential for roller-coaster October weather, a weeklong pronghorn camp in central Wyoming can easily turn into an annual adventure with a draw that rivals whitetail camps back East—especially if you’ve got the right equipment.

Luck On Lone Star Rams

In the rugged mountains of West Texas—home to desert bighorns and introduced aoudad—sheep hunters can strike it big.

Sheep Hunts: When a Slam Becomes a Straight

Editorial Director John Zent recaps the hunts from his North American "grand slam."

Top 5 Backcountry Hunting Rifles

Here are five top-notch backcountry rifles, all of which are lightweight and superbly designed.

Hardware: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon

The M48 Mountain Carbon is perhaps the ultimate do-all rifle. Its carbon-fiber wrapped barrel and high-end carbon-fiber stock results in a sub-.75-inch rifle that handles like an ultralight yet shoots like a mid-weight.

Behind the Bullet: 33 Nosler

If you like to hunt North America’s biggest game, take a long look at the 33 Nosler; it puts an exclamation point at the end of the sentence.

Top 5 Ultralight Rifles for 2019

Here are five of the lightest big-game hunting rifles on the market today, all of which weigh 6 pounds or less.

First Look: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon Rifle

Loaded with premium features, the new M48 Mountain Carbon looks to set a new standard for backcountry hunting rifles.

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