First Tactical claims that its AERO-TAC series is the lightest ever line of combat boots. We received the 8” Side-Zip version in Black, a good balance in comfort, protection and weight. all4shooters.com tested the boots in the field and at the range for a month. Here’s the result!

In 2025, the German firearms manufacturer Steel Action introduced the Hunting Short Light (HSL) model, a weight-reduced version of its HS straight-pull rifle. Now the model range is being consistently expanded, so that the HM model is also available in a light version. We have already had the opportunity to test the brand new Steel Action HML (Hunting Medium Light).

Ruger has just announced a Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Beretta may increase its investment in Sturm, Ruger & Co. to up to 25% of outstanding shares. Ruger will also add up to two Beretta-sourced independent directors.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is now producing the Precision Rifle with chassis stock in its 4th generation. With its many adjustment options, the rifle can be used for both sporting and tactical applications. Read here in the detailed test report at all4shooters.com how the bolt-action rifle performs in practice and what the high-performance .300 PRC caliber can achieve.

For more than five decades, Burris Optics has stood for innovative riflescopes, precise workmanship and high-performance optics. Here  we take a look at the brand, its development, and its technical features. How does the design approach differ from that of its competitors? To find out, we compared two of Burris Optics' top modern riflescopes, the Veracity PH and the Eliminator 6.

Traditionally – and in many European countries – hunting exams are held in May and June. After intensive learning and advice from experienced hunting instructors, there is still a lack of practice, but young hunters are not left to fend for themselves here: ammunition manufacturer GECO provides free information material with the hashtag #younghuntersguide, available around the clock on the …

The CZ TS 3 Orange is the latest generation of the Tactical Sports series. It is a pistol that is consistently designed for competition and sets new standards within the TS series in terms of optics integration, ergonomics and precision. We introduce the new flagship of the successful pistol family – the video includes impressive footage of top shooter Grauffel using the gun on the range.

We tested three high-performance riflescopes from the German company DDoptics: the Nighteagle V6 5-30x50 NFX, DDMP 5-30x56 and DDMP 4-40x50 models. You can now read the results of the comprehensive test here at all4shooters.com.

When it comes to maximum precision in shooting sports, hand-loaded cartridges are still unrivalled. Last but not least, this also depends on powder charges that are weighed as precisely as possible. Many manufacturers of reloading accessories have launched automatic powder dispensers on the market in recent years and have continued to improve them. One such improved device is the new …

Colt’s legendary "Snake Guns" lineup includes seven models, with the .357 Python being the most well-known. But the rarest of all is the Colt Boa, of which only 1,200 were made. As a result of a collaboration between Colt and CNC Firearms, the Boa is available again as a limited release. Like the originals, the new Boa is chambered in .357 Magnum and comes with 4” or 6” barrel.

The new Tactical Special Edition of the .380 ACP 80X Cheetah platform comes with a factory-installed single-port compensator and 15+1 extended capacity magazines. The DA/SA trigger reset is adjustable.

After more than 140 years, Steyr is once again launching its own straight-pull rifle. With the RMS Wild model, Steyr is consciously building on its own history. After all, the company is regarded as the inventor of the straight-pull rifle. The new platform is anything but nostalgic – it is consistently designed for modern hunting. We present the new "Steyr" in more detail here.

In May, the Hermann Historica auction season will resume. Between 19 and 23 May, Hermann Historica will offer for sale some 6500 lots including works of art, but also and above all antique and modern collectors' firearms, military decorations, books and gifts. We have prepared a small preview with the most valuable and interesting lots, which this year include representatives of the German arms …

At the turn of the 20th century, expeditions ventured into uncharted territories, seeking to explore new colonies. In addition to completely unknown flora, these adventurous globetrotters suddenly encountered animals that turned the hunters into the hunted. The call for reliable ammunition to defend themselves was answered. The new development, called the .416 Rigby, was introduced in 1911.

The collaboration between Italian company LionSTEEL and the Knife Community Italia Facebook group is proof that when projects are based on passion, they start off on the right foot. At a time when knife enthusiast are being unfairly blamed by politics, it is a pleasure to be able to report on a beautiful collaboration that is being renewed for the third time.

Available in two configurations – rifle and pistol – and chambered in 5.56 NATO, the M400-FORGE is SIG's AR-15 “premium” platform designed for out-of-the-box readiness. In both configurations it comes with a ROMEO-MSR Gen II 2 MOA red-dot sight.