Melvin Forbes, Designer of the Famous Model 20 Mountain Rifle, Dies at 77
The world of mountain hunters lost a true pioneer on June 5, 2024.
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.
Field Test: New Ultra Light Arms Model 28
Like all New Ultra Light Rifles, the Model 28 is built on a hand-lapped, push-feed action of Melvin Forbes' own design.
A Very Good Place for Elk
The sights and sounds of big bulls during the frenzy of the rut can defy description, especially in the elk paradise of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
ARTV: Melvin Forbes and His Rifles
Get a closer look at the history of Melvin Forbes and his now legendary rifle with this video from our friends at American Rifleman.
Forbes Rifle
The new Forbes Rifle delivers a performance that's on par with far pricier custom rifles and comes with 27 years of proven reliability and customer satisfaction.
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