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: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Ti
The Backcountry Ti is one of the newest additions to the Mark V line, and a welcome addition to a fairly limited field of production rifles in its class. It features a titanium action, carbon-fiber stock and a very thin profile, fluted barrel.
Head to Head: 6.5 Weatherby RPM vs. 6.5 PRC
The 6.5mm craze shows no signs of slowing down; in fact, it’s looking to be the bore diameter of the 21st century. Which of these two new cartridges is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Top 10 Hunting Cartridges of the Past 10 Years
Here’s a look at the best new hunting rounds introduced in the last ten years.
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.
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).
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