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: Montana Extreme X2 Bolt-Action Rifle

Trustworthy function and repeatable accuracy are things hunters depend on a rifle to have. Jeff Sipe and Montana Rifle Co. build them into the Extreme X2.

Top 10 Elk Cartridges of All Time

Here’s a look at the top 10 elk cartridges ever made.

Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum

One is a newbie and the other ranks among the most popular hunting cartridges sold to this day, but both have appreciable characteristics. Which cartridge is the better choice for the hunter? Here’s a detailed look at the pros and cons of each.

Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .22 WMR

Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of two of the most popular magnum rimfire cartridges. Which comes out on top?

Best New Hunting Rifles for 2021

Here's a look at 2021's most exciting new rifles for hunters looking to make an upgrade.

Weatherby Introduces Mark V Backcountry Rifles and New 6.5 Wby. RPM Cartridge

Weatherby announces two Mark V Backcountry rifles in combination with an all-new magnum cartridge; the 6.5 Weatherby RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum).

First Look: Savage Model 110 Ultralite

Savage’s new Model 110 Ultralight rifle includes all the class-leading features you’d expect from a Savage gun with the addition of a Proof Research carbon-fiber barrel that keeps overall weight at 6 pounds or less.

New for 2020: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Rifles

Weatherby’s flagship rifle is now available in two new versions built specifically with backcountry hunters in mind.

.30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Hunting Cartridge?

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

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