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2024, 2025, and 2026 GUN of the Year set! Once in a lifetime opportunity for a chance at the Gun of the Year for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Mule Deer Foundation Gun of the Year – Christensen Arms Ridgeline
The 2024 Gun of the Year, the Christensen Arms Ridgeline, represents a modern standard in precision hunting rifles. Built for performance in the field, it combines lightweight construction with premium materials and proven accuracy. Featuring a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel and a sporter carbon fiber composite stock, the Ridgeline delivers durability without unnecessary weight. Backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee, this rifle is engineered for hunters who demand reliability and precision.
Specifications:
Action: Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, STD 6-48 Rem 700 optics base compatible
Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R stainless steel, carbon fiber wrapped (28 Nosler), individually numbered limited series
Trigger: TriggerTech® trigger
Stock: Carbon fiber composite, green with black and tan webbing
Hinged Floor Plate: Engraved with Mule Deer Foundation logo
Bolt Knob: Customized with Mule Deer Foundation logo
Weight: Starting at 6.3 lbs
2025 Mule Deer Foundation Gun of the Year – Weatherby Mark V Weathermark
The 2025 Gun of the Year, the Weatherby Mark V Weathermark, is built to perform in the harshest conditions. Known for its rugged reliability, the Weathermark was the first Mark V to feature a Cerakote finish, offering superior protection against the elements. Paired with a precision #2 contour barrel and a hand-laid fiberglass Monte Carlo stock, this rifle balances accuracy, strength, and comfort—making it a dependable choice for any hunt.
Specifications:
Action: Mark V action with Graphite Black Cerakote finish
Barrel: #2 contour, tungsten Cerakote spiral fluted barrel
Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved
Trigger: Adjustable TriggerTech® trigger
Stock: Hand-painted Bell and Carlson fiberglass stock in an exclusive pattern
Bolt:[b] Spiral fluted bolt body with skeletonized bolt knob
[b]Muzzle Device: Accubrake ST muzzle brake
Floorplate: Engraved with Mule Deer Foundation logo and sequential numbering
2026 Mule Deer Foundation Gun of the Year – Henry Side Gate (H024-4570)
The 2026 Gun of the Year, the Henry Side Gate, blends classic lever-action design with modern functionality. Chambered in .45-70 Government, this rifle is built for versatility across hunting, range use, and collecting. With its polished brass receiver, blued steel barrel, and American walnut furniture, it offers timeless styling paired with practical enhancements like a side-loading gate and removable tube magazine for ease of use in the field.
Specifications:
Action: Lever-action with transfer bar safety
Barrel: 19.8" round blued steel, 1:20 twist rate
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Capacity: 4-round removable tube magazine
Receiver: Polished hardened brass
Stock: American walnut with checkering
Sights: Fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, .062" ivory bead front
Optics: Drilled and tapped for Weaver 63B scope bases
Overall Length: 38.1"
Weight: 7.09 lbs
Additional Features: Swivel studs included
Auction Location:
1785 East 1450 South, Suite 210, Clearfield, Utah, 84015, United States
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