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Ultralight Gear for Backpack Hunters

Lightweight gear allows backpack hunters to hunt longer, climb higher and get further off the grid. Here are some of the best ultralight products on the market.

First Look: Maven RS.2 Ultralight Riflescope

Built in a single-piece aluminum tube with precision machined adjustments, the RS.2 Ultralight Riflescope is designed for high-performance in any hunting situation and withstand years of precise dialing at a price hunters will appreciate.

Traditions Pursuit Ultralight XLT Review

The newest offering from Traditions packs tons of features into a lightweight, yet long-barreled, modern in-line muzzleloader.

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.

Hardware: CZ Upland Ultralight All-Terrain 12-Gauge

The CZ All-Terrain combines the quick-handling, smooth-swinging performance of an over/under with the durability and function of the best waterfowling autos.

Lightweight Rifle Project (Part 2 of 10)

Most of the ultralight components we’ll use on this project won’t come cheap, but this is an exception to that rule.

First Look: Alps OutdoorZ Elite Backcountry Pack System

Alps OutdoorZ has announced a new frame and pack system developed for backcountry hunters: the ultralight, modular Elite frame and pack bags.

SHOT Show 2020: SIG Sauer Sierra3BDX 2.5X-8X-32mm Riflescope

SIG Sauer has partnered with Mission Crossbows to develop an ultralight riflescope that is the perfect size, weight and magnification range for crossbow configurations, making it possible to reach out well beyond 100 yards, and engage targets with extreme precision.

New for 2023: Bergara B-14 Squared Crest Rifle

Designed for mountain hunting adventures, the Bergara Crest is an ultralight high-performance rifle anchored by a 100-percent carbon-fiber monocoque stock, with a carbon-fiber spine throughout for greater rigidity and strength.

Melvin Forbes and Family Announce Gunsmithing Scholarship

Melvin Forbes, founder of New Ultralight Arms, has teamed with Montgomery Community College to offer the Melvin Forbes Next Generation Scholarship for gunsmithing students who attend the institution.

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