2026’s best new hunting gear: The top rifles and shotguns for Canadian hunters

Want to see more great new hunting gear for the upcoming season? Check out the year’s best new ammo (coming Tuesday), bowhunting gear (coming Wednesday),  optics (coming Thursday) and apparel & accessories (coming Friday).

And for the complete round-up, see all of this equipment in one place at: 2026’s Best New Hunting Gear.

MARK V BACKCOUNTRY CAPRA

Tipping the scales between 4.1(short-action) and 4.4 pounds (long-action), the Mark V Backcountry Capra may well be the lightest-ever production centrefire rifle. It’s built on a titanium version of Weatherby’s slender, six-lug Mark V action, and paired with a Peak 44 carbon-fibre stock and diamond-fluted barrel. Light enough to capture any sheep hunter’s attention, it comes with a choice of nine popular mountain-friendly chamberings.

Learn more: www.weatherby.com