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With the Lupo, Benelli, a gun manufacturer known worldwide for its shotguns, has also have been offering its first bolt-action hunting rifle on the market for just under three years. Our German team was able to test the Lupo in .308 Winchester, fitted with a 2-16x50 scope from the Steiner Ranger 8 series and a Svemko Pur S suppressor, intensively over several months at the hunting lodge, in …

The Italian manufacturer Pedersoli, also known for its high-quality replicas of historical firearms, continues to expand its range of modern 45-70 lever-action rifles. One of the emphatically hunting-oriented Boarbuster models is called Evolution. In the following test report, you can read all about what this repeater rifle, which is ideally equipped for wild boar driven hunting, has to offer and …

A feature-packed premium product – the new Sako 100 is “the culmination of a century of rifle design and development”. Thanks to a switch-caliber structure, it allows for quick caliber change and is available with both wood or carbon stocks. Top coating processes make the Sako 100 an all-weather, all-environment rifle that can be adapted to any hunting scenario.+++ UPDATE +++ The Sako 100 is …

The 56-year-old professional soldier Michael "Blacky" Schwarz is versatile and, with his own company Black Defence, is known far and wide in the firearms world. Among other things, the passionate hunter uses a German AR-10 semi-automatic rifle in the form of the Hera Arms 7SIX2 in .308 Winchester to hunt in his home woods.

With its sporty total black look, recognizable by the shine of the BE.S.T. treatment, the 828 U over-and-under comes in a version with a one-piece steel receiver, thus heavier and protected in its mechanical parts by BE.S.T. coating, for those hunters who seek a shotgun that is stable when shooting, tame in recoil and durable.

The Italian company begins the new year by introducing a restyled version of a great classic, the Parallelo 486 model chambered in 12- and 20-ga, which reintroduces the timeless appeal of the side-by-side shotgun in a contemporary key. Among the most noticeable aesthetic changes is a new engraving on the body receiver.

We tested the fun 28-ga magnum version of the Benelli Black Eagle semi-automatic shotgun. A combination of technology and sportiness that allow the hunter to deal with all kinds of environmental conditions, while having fun with the small gauge and only 2.5 kg to carry

With the XLight version featuring a light alloy receiver, F.A.I.R. gives hunters the opportunity to choose the Pathos model best suited for walked-up hunting in addition to the classic model with a solid steel receiver. We tell you about the shotgun straight from the field after our test.

Available in all the most commonly used hunting gauges, we tested the Fausti Class SLX over-and-under in the pleasant, lightweight and high-performance .410 bore version: small-gauge hunting at its finest, with many customization options.

Beretta's popular A400 Xtreme Plus series of semiautomatic shotguns is now also available in 20-gauge, with new technical features that improve ergonomics and ease of use. Aesthetics also offer several options, such as Realtree MAX-7 camo or gray anodized finish, combined with a synthetic stock.

Notwithstanding reality, scientific evidence and solid objections, the EU carries forward its relentless crusade against lead in ammunition. European hunters' and shooters' interests are not taken into account, as well as the socio-economic consequences. Everything runs according to ECHA’s political agenda. The disaster takes its course.

The new regulation prohibiting lead shot over wetlands takes effect from February 15, 2023 in all European Economic Area countries. The regulation will prohibit not just discharging, but also carrying lead shot in or within 100 meters of wetlands. 

Autumn time, driven hunting time: the hunter needs a reliable bullet that develops maximum stopping power at sometimes short ranges. With 24 calibers and two versions for silencer rifles, Norma's Tipstrike cartridge series offers plenty of choice. In addition, the innovative bullets with polymer tip are also available as reloading components. Here is all the information at a glance.

What case is there to ban lead in ammunition? Here on all4shooters/all4hunters.com we have been disproving the anti-scientific and ideological thesis on which the EU “lead ban” is based for years now. On the popular British Country Squire Magazine, Mark Crudgington also explains how there is little if any evidence to show that lead from ammunition is a threat to humans, wildfowl or even the …

From the forest to fields and mountains, hunting is a unique experience. The exciting GECO hunting stories are about experiences from the GECO community hunters. These include Lina, who we introduce in the article. In addition, background information on the GECO brand, ammunition for hunters and sports shooters.

After two editions, the Hunting Experience Days at Schloss Lembeck, Germany, will no longer take place in the future. According to the organizer, the reason for the cancellation is the concentration on business-to-business activities, with a particular focus on further developing IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg.

The Italian company will be among the sponsors of the 2022 edition of the Monocular Hunting Video Awards. Also RWS ammunition is supporting the award. The initiative created by The Monocular to celebrate the hunting community and hunting stories. Both image professionals and ordinary enthusiasts can enter the contest.

The role of hunters to nature, society and economy was the main topic of the live streaming press conference held by the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE). Top representatives from major European hunting associations talked about biodiversity, conservation, EU rules and regulations. The message is: hunters are not the problem, but are an important part of the solution. Let's …

"Recknagel" a name that rings in the ears. Especially in the eastern part of the Federal Republic of Germany, people associate this name with at least one Olympic victory, namely that of Helmut Recknagel on the normal hill at Squaw Valley in 1960. If you Google "Recknagel" today, however, you will also find the company Recknagel on page one of the results lists. We are talking about the German …

Every year, between 18 and 20,000 people in Germany take their hunting license. The trend towards hunting continues and the steadily growing number of hunters leads to the assumption that awareness of nature and the environment has arrived or will arrive in many people's minds. It is interesting that there are very many hunting students who had hardly any contact with hunting before.

The Four Xe Evolution series of five hunting scopes from the U.S. company Burris Optics was designed specifically for the European market. The 4x optics promise, at least at first glance, a lot of performance at an affordable price of well under 1,000 euro. We wanted to find out whether the promise is kept with our test of the Burris Four Xe in 6-24x56.

The U.S. manufacturer Leupold has added the Patrol 6HD model to its range of riflescopes, intended for short and medium shooting ranges. In the simple 1x magnification, it also serves as a red dot aiming device, which helps in driven hunts, for example, as well as in dynamic sport shooting. The team from all4shooters.com tested it: What does the compact Leupold 1-6x24 riflescope offer in practice?

With the two new Zeiss SFL 8x30 and SFL 10x30 models, the Carl Zeiss's Sport Optics division of is targeting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With these optics, Zeiss wants to provide hunters with extremely lightweight and compact stalking binoculars for use during the day, and nature observers with powerful observation optics shrunk almost to the size of pocket binoculars, which they can …

With its 6x zoom, the Presidio 3-18x50 riflescope offers a magnification range that is particularly suitable for medium to long range shooting. Thus, this new riflescope from the range of the U.S. optics specialist Sightmark is ideal for a variety of long guns, including hunting rifles, but also ARs and precision repeaters. We are focusing our attention here primarily on the Presidio 3-18x50 MR2 …

Especially in recent years, the number of new binoculars, riflescopes or spotting scopes has increased dramatically. Whether online or at the dealer, who can still see through which features one really needs and which model offers the expected performance? The new Product Guide, a feature on the Swarovski Optik website, selects what's on offer and ensures that your buying priorities are taken into …

Introduced in the first quarter of 2022, the new Talion XQ38 from Pulsar is a "ready out of the box" compact thermal imaging hunting riflescope with many interesting features, including an adjustable  quick-mount Picatinny rail grabber. The Talion XQ is aimed at the entry-level / value TI riflescope market segment, perfectly balancing performance and affordability. MSRP is set below 2500 euro in …

Introducing the brand new Crispi Valdres Pro GTX, the state-of-the-art leather boots for hard walkers (and not just them...). They take their name from one of the wildest regions in Norway.

As durable and warm as an ankle boot, as practical and waterproof as a full boot: this is Zamberlan's latest ULL Primaloft model, designed to assist the hunter in walking in the mountains but also to protect him or her from harsh weather when hunting from a hide.

When it comes to barrel cleaning, opinions differ. The fact is that a well-maintained barrel delivers significantly more accuracy and usually retains its performance longer. You can find out why this is the case in this article. Take a look at the video with our expert Jens Tigges, too.

Always at the forefront of technical boot design, Crispi now introduces the brand new Full Control soles: in the name of absolute stability and comfort!

ERA Silencer / Recknagel offers not only a range of a total of four different silencer models but also a real innovation: in combination with the ERA LOC quick release the hunter has the opportunity to rely on a very easy-to-use complete system. We have taken a closer look at the silencers and the quick release system.

The atmospheric film depicting the hunt for kudu in Namibia is entitled “Erongo – The grey ghost of the mountain”. Scheduled for fall 2016, Krieghoff has now released a trailer with stunning footage of the natural environment and the wild animals. 

A typical winter’s day hunting ducks and geese on the Danube, every waterfowler’s dream, captured by the lens of the Lugari Video camera.

Soon the hunting horn will sound again to call the bay and catch dogs to hunt boar, with all the thrills the teams of hunters can expect to experience together, like this driven hunt in Tuscany filmed by Lugari video.

The barking of the hounds reveals to the hunter the secret world of the hare, from yelping to identify the hare's territory, to the barking that is unleashed as they track down their prey; the thrill of hare hunting that has captivated hunters for centuries.

October is almost here again, and once more there’ll be that magical autumn migration and the custom of hunting wood pigeon from a stand.

In Val d’Isarco, one of the most impressive valleys in Trentino Alto Adige, this Lugari video captures the exciting phases of a good day’s chamois hunting.