The New Mountain Rifle: Why I’m Not Shooting An Ultralight Gun on my Sheep Hunt This Year

I’m mixing it up with my sheep rifle this year, and with good reason

By Tyler Freel – Outdoor Life

My sheep hunting rifles have looked very similar over the years. When I started as a broke 18-year-old Alaska resident, I took my Remington Model 710 in .30/06. Afterward, I upgraded to a Model 700 in .25/06. Gradually over the years I refined my setup, using both factory and custom rifles with one primary goal — minimizing weight. I used what worked, and fitted many of my rifles with the same hardware and accessories. This year I’m making a radical departure from that formula. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY