GOAT GEAR

When the forecast for a hunt is anything but predictable, good gear helps improve your success in the field and comfort in camp.

The Rifle: Pronghorn hunts often call for lots of walking and potentially long shots. As such, a lightweight, flat-shooting, hard-hitting rifle is in order. Enter the Nosler Model 48 Mountain Carbon. Without a scope, it tips the scales at just 6 pounds thanks to several weight-shaving features.

First is a 100-percent carbon-fiber Mountain Hunter stock that’s specially made for the M48 action. It’s completely weather resistant, and glass- and aluminum-pillar bedded for durability and precision. The fore-end and generous palm