Jubal Mann is close to realizing his dream. Experienced in following dangerous cattle trails, he wants to start a new breed of cattle: the Longhorn Cross with the imported Red Angus. The resulting quality of the meat would put dollars in his pocket. However, just as the dream is in his reach, his past comes back to haunt him. Suddenly faced with killers, he finds himself with his back to the wall, and a smoking gun in each hand.