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The first SIG Sauer precision bolt-action hunting rifle manufactured in the USA, the Cross features “the characteristics of a hunting rifle, with the accuracy of a precision rifle.” With a foldable stock and a one-piece aluminum receiver, it's compact and light. With the Cross also comes the new .277 SIG Fury Hybrid Ammunition – the same 6.8x51 mm cartridge developed for …

Chambered in  in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, the Minimalist bolt-action rifles all feature an eye-catching laminate stock and  a 18” / 147 mm button rifled barrel with ½-28 threaded muzzle. Lightweight and ergonomic, they are designed to make the most of cost-effective rimfire rounds. 

A rifle in .45-70 caliber and a shotgun in .410 bore are the new additions to the series that “offers up the best of both worlds” with both a removable tube magazine for safe and easy unloading and a side loading gate to keep the magazine topped off. Receivers are hardened brass and furniture is American walnut.

The Semprio by Krieghoff is an eye-catcher on every hunt. A high quality rifle, it strikes with its particularly fast repeating action. We tested the model at the end of 2018 and went hunting with the Semprio. You can read the result of our test and our experience on the field here on all4hunters.com.

A light over-under by Caesar Guerini dedicated to walked-up hunts, the Magnus Light is a shotgun with which feeling was immediate while hunting woodcocks in the forests of the Fiordimonte Valley, Italy, on a beautiful winter morning. Enjoy our video!

Let’s talk about the F.A.I.R. SLX 692 Gold over-under, an aesthetically pleasing and reliable shotgun suited to different types of environment and wild game. It’s available in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore, with three scaled actions in 12, 20 and 28 gauge. It's a reliable, rugged and aesthetically satisfying gun. We field-tested it in the 20 gauge version during a hunting day with pointing dogs …

In the woods of the Central Apennines, in Italy, we tested the new Elos B2 Classic Paradox Gold over-under in 12 gauge, a shotgun dedicated by Fabarm to hunting in the woods. The Paradox barrel produces a wide and full shot pattern at short ranges, and the very well-balanced weight allows the hunter to carry the gun for hours without much fatigue. Enjoy our exclusive video too.

The first of a series of videos in which the Poli brothers will open the doors of their workshop and tell us about the many technical aspects of the manufacture and restoration of a fine gun. But not only that – they will also reveal some of the "tricks of the trade" refined over years of manufacturing and repairing. …

The number of lady hunters is growing. Many manufacturers are responding to this trend by offering shotguns specially designed for women. The focus is not so much on optics as on adaptation to female anatomy. all4hunters.com had 2 Beretta Vittoria sent in for testing. Find out here how they performed.

Whether you want to hunt wild boar with a short rifle or roe deer at long range, every hunt is different and requires the right ammunition. RWS has released a completely renewed mobile hunting ammo advisor. This progressive web app is particularly flexible and helps the hunter to find the right ammunition for any hunting situation. We took a closer look at the RWS ammunition advisor and introduce …

ECHA has invited interested parties to submit evidence and information on the use of lead in gunshot outside of wetlands, bullets in any terrain and in fishing tackle by 16 December 2019. Sounds professional and neutral – but what’s really behind?

"Full performance from short barrels": with this claim the ammo manufacturer RWS advertises its brand new cartridges. But does the Short Rifle ammunition keep what it promises on paper? And what advantages does it offer? We took a closer look at the rifle cartridges in our exclusive video and we introduced their features.  In addition to the previous .308 Win. version, there are currently four …

Please be aware that what’s currently going on at EU Commission level and at ECHA has the realistic potential - based on ideology rather than facts - to become the starting point of the end of our passions: hunting and shooting, including serious consequences for nature, …

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been formally requested to prepare a restriction proposal on the placing on the market and the use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets). The proposal should address even lead in fishing weights (!). FACE and CIC, two of the most important European and international organizations representing hunters' interests, express their concern. And the struggle …

We were guests in a mountain blind for trush hunting with Tiziano Poli and his guns. In an enchanted atmosphere between the colors of autumn and the song of birds' calls, we could test the quality of Poli side-by-side shotguns, namely the Amber in 12 gauge, a new 28 ga Amber model, and the Lapis Ice in 20 gauge.
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Illinois has been called the homeland of white-tailed deer. The State’s habitat is a haven for deer: plentiful food supply provides everything needed to produce big bucks. Hunter’s nurture wildlife, and last year, during the short firearms seasons, harvested deer numbers were up by 14% on previous year.

Green Acres, Illinois, produces strong, high flying birds to challenge the most seasoned wing shooter. With over 1,000 acres of prime bird habitat, outdoorsmen and women enjoy a complete range of live wing & recreational shooting. Hunters can shoot pheasant, chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge, bobwhite quail and mallard.

Marine Vet Ryan Baudhuin takes a trip to south Louisiana to hunt alligator. The short season permits hunting the prehistoric, dangerous animal under the tightly-controlled, strict federal regulations.  The huge predators, poisonous snakes, air boats, and welcoming Cajun people make it an unforgettable hunting trip!

Ryan Baudhuin from Wisconsin, USA, a Marine Combat Veteran, has hunted bears, mountain lions, white tail and mule deer, and plains game but his first love is waterfowl. Ryan has hunted duck in many States, and gives all4hunters an insight into the fast-moving, exciting sport of hunting waterfowl!

Laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, riflescope with automatic aiming correction: all wrapped up into one piece of gear. That’s how you can precisely describe the new Swarovski dS 5-25×52. But does it actually work? And how good is the “smart” riflescope? Our colleagues from all4hunters put the hunting riflescope through its paces in a practical test.

The Kahles Helia 2.4-12x56i is a great all-rounder riflescope, well suited for any hunting situation. The 2.4x low magnification gives you a good view at close range in thick woodlands and 12x allows to take a bit more accurate shots. We tested the scope in the field for you. Did it live up to expectations? Read on to discover it.

Short and sweet: RD – for Red Dot – is the name of the new KAHLES red dot sight for driven hunting. Here on all4shooters.com we take a closer look at the KAHLES Helia RD and we introduce the compact driven hunt sight to you with a review. Enjoy!

Pulsar releases a second firmware update in addition to the earlier released for its Helion, Trail and Accolade thermal imaging products, aimed at the latest Thermion thermal imaging riflescopes and Axion thermal imaging monoculars. The 2.0 update for these devices adds sound recording capability and greatly improves usability, image and video recording quality. Watch our video to discover the …

There is a lot to consider when choosing a riflescope: for which purposes should it be suitable? Is it mainly for the high seat or do I move through the undergrowth during the hunt? What are my requirements on quality and longevity? And what's my final budget? This time we take a closer look at the versatile GECO Gold 2.5-15x56i riflescope in the 1,300 euro price range, …

Start smart: the Swarovski Optik dS 5-25x52 autoranging hunting riflescope is now also available with the Swarovski SR mounting rail option!  The SR mount is simple, stable and inherently 100% parallel to the optical axis of the riflescope, ensuring that the hunting rifle forms a seamless unit with the dS riflescope.

For hunting in hilly and mountainous areas, Zamberlan recommends a flexible and resistant boot with a practical and reliable lacing system - the BOA Fit System - that we at all4hunters have already started to test in the field. The nubuck leather upper with camouflage blend is soft and resistant and the external Hydrobloc treatment guarantees waterproofing. Thanks to their characteristics, these …

The Crispi Highland Pro are highly technological boots for hunting in wetlands. With a water-repellent leather and cordura upper, they are designed to offer full comfort and maximum water resistance, featuring a BOA millimetric closing system, shock-absorbing midsole and Vibram sole. The new CCF shock absorbing system ensures maximum stability and support.

A quite affordable optic: it would not be fair to compare it directly with premium-class optics that cost seven times its price, but it must be said that all in all it doesn't look so bad in that comparison and it can easily give triple-priced binoculars a game.

The China-based company’s catalog includes tactical/hunting flashlights up to bicycle and signal lights, always using the most advanced technology available. Among the most interesting professional products, a multi-light hunting flashlight set and two handgun lights. 

The Sequoia model is a hunting boot manufactured by Zamberlan and dedicated to those who hunt in the mountains and on the most demanding terrain during the winter season. It guarantees ruggedness, protection and full comfort both when walking and standing.

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.