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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.

‘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.

New for 2021: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon

American Hunter Digital Associate Editor David Herman checks out the Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon rifle.

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."

#SundayGunday: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon in 27 Nosler

Get a closer look at the Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon in 27 Nosler, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

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.

#SundayGunday: Ruger-57

Get a close-up look at the Ruger-57, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

#SundayGunday: Thompson/Center Venture II

Get a closer look at the Thompson/Center Venture II, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

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