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Built using a fully modular design and the Flash Forged Technology to achieve the lightest possible structure, the new MHR offered by Christensen Arms promises “the accuracy of a chassis rifle while providing the ergonomics of a hunting rifle”. It is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC and .308 Winchester, all with 22” barrels. 

Weighing at just 5.1lb/2.3kg, the Bergara BXR Carbon is ideal for plinking and hunting. It features a carbon wrapped barrel, a black/grey polymer stock and a 30 MOA Picatinny rail. In this video review, all4shooters.com team member in the UK Chris Parkin puts the Spanish made rimfire rifle through its paces. 

The charm of a typically European hunting gun combined with the Italian gunmaking tradition: this is how the billing produced by Sabatti could be defined. The smoothbore barrel comes in either 12- or 20-gauge; the rifled barrel is available in an even wider range of options.

Often the topic of discussion and just as often controversial: accurate shooting! This is where opinions differ. What you read in the relevant hunting and sport shooting forums usually hits the nail on the head. Often, however, one also finds dangerous half-knowledge there – or wrong conclusions for error causes. You should not compromise on the accuracy and performance of your rifle and …

You don't have to be a king to find an over-and-under that is suitable for hunting what is called the queen of the woods, namely the woodcock. In fact, at a price that is as competitive as ever, F.A.I.R. offers a specialized over-and-under – the De Luxe Beccaccia. Light and handy, it is fitted with barrels designed to achieve dense patterns at the short and medium ranges typical of walked-up …

We take you with us inside an exclusive event that Benelli has reserved in Urbino for the international press. A journey to discover the Magnifico Set of Five, the first set of fine guns in Benelli history made entirely in Italy – an ambassador of art and hunting in the world.

Silver Pigeon is the name of this ever-evolving hunting over-and-under shotgun. Now in its fifth iteration, it features state-of-the-art construction solutions and high-level finishes. It is also available in a dedicated Sporting version and in 20 gauge.

Let's discover together a series of extraordinary side-by-side shotguns: unique and numbered pieces that blend the historical experience of the two companies, Fratelli Poli and Bernardelli, to create truly exceptional products in terms of quality and beauty of the whole – at very attractive prices.

We have used the 28-gauge Fausti Class SLX over-and-under in the field on several occasions. A well-known classic for the fans of break-action guns, that in this small gauge version allowed us to have fun during our outings with dogs and on the shooting range during the ballistic tests that we are showing you in the video.

Extremely lightweight 12-ga shotguns have only been available with an aluminum receiver. With the Ultraleggero model, Beretta now claims to bring the lightest shotgun of this type with a steel action to the market. We tested the performance in practice.

In an article published on the Country Squire Magazine, Brian D. Dunn explains why there are no alternatives to lead shot and debunks the myth of “poisonous” lead – especially in game meat. But he also laments the failure of British country sports representative bodies in defending hunters' and shooters' interests. Can we learn something from our mistakes?

Weatherby introduces the 338 WBY RPM Cartridge. The big-game killing power of magnum ammunition in a standard-length rifle action: the latest addition to Weatherby list of ultra-high velocity, magnum cartridges is ideal for elk, bear and moose. Here are the details incl. ballistic data.

It seemed that the game was over, but our enemies' most powerful weapon – namely bureaucracy – has backfired on them: due to delays on the part of the European Food Safety Authority, now the cards are back on the table. The coming months will be critical for a solution to this issue that takes into account the truth of the facts and the fairness of procedures.

The European Ombudsman recognised a case of maladministration by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding its inability to provide key documents in a timely manner. This has disadvantaged the public consultation phase concerning the ongoing restriction procedure on lead in ammunition and it risks undermining the resulting legal framework with unreliable data. What is the real probem?

From the renowned Swedish ammo manufacturer, Norma Academy is a digital hub of educational content to inspire hunters and shooters. Today we propose an article about expanding bullets: how do they work and which one is best suited to your hunting needs?  

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 “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside" European Parliament Intergroup scheduled for Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 16:30h, a briefing session supported by FACE aimed at bringing together a variety of stakeholders to discuss a way forward for livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe. All participants are invited to send questions for the panel discussion: register now! 

The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) rings the alarm: in Brussels there is an active agenda to end most regional hunting practices across Europe; some policy-makers are working against hunting; important hunting practices are being unnecessarily restricted. Read on to learn what FACE's “European Hunters’ Campaign” is about and how you can sign the petition.

For some reason, bad ideas and detrimental ideologies often enjoy great popularity and spread quickly. This is the case of the anti-lead-in-ammo crusade that, from the EU, is now also infecting the UK. The restrictions proposed by the British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will impact all 600,000 live quarry shooters and the estimated four million target and air rifle shooters in Great …

Sixteen months after the last Jagd & Hund in 2020, the anniversary will be summery: many activities will take place in the outdoor area around the Dortmund exhibition halls. Every visitor also has free access to the large Food & Outdoor Area, but above all the chance to win rich prizes worth a total of 100,000 euros. We are revealing here what you can look forward to during your visit.

With a 30 mm tube for use with standard mounts, the Night Pearl Marten 620 is a Czech-made thermal riflescope packed with interesting features. Watch our quick review of the packaging and its content, and learn more in the video. 

The cooperation between the optics manufacturer Holosun and Primary Arms has resulted in a new Elite (Mini) series of reflex sights with green reticle. The new Primary Arms Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 Vulcan is a real innovation and brings some interesting features to the sport shooter.

Hardly any other technology has changed the hunting market in recent years as much as thermal imaging technology. Numerous thermal imaging devices have come and are still coming onto the market and with the many new products the demands from the user are also increasing. The realistic estimation of ranges is of paramount importance for hunting success and safety when firing. That's why we made …

For all4hunters.com, a quick unboxing video of the dual-use thermal imaging unit from German Precision Optics (GPO). From the UK, Alex Vankovs shows us the benefits of this device and the various potential uses of the GPO Spectra TI 35. 

Nitehog's new Gecko 35 Pro LRF is a thermal hunting monocular, packed with sweet features such as integrated laser range finding, video recording and smartphone support, that also sports top sensor resolution, sensibility and great all-round performance. Our first impressions before putting the Gecko to our in-depth test.

How do you find the right binoculars for your own purpose and budget? We asked Axel Drescher, the CEO of DDoptics, who took the time for us to explain what he considers to be the seven most important practical tips when buying binoculars. 

After the great success of its kitchen knife series from Solingen, the renowned manufacturer Puma is now launching another series of high-quality chef's knives under its Puma IP label. The utility knives of this new collection are made of Damascus steel with handles of noble Pakka wood. Here you will get an overview of the selected assortment of the new Puma IP kitchen knives, which are designed …

The 2022 hunting season is just around the corner, and with it always comes the rude awakening when, as a hunter, you take your rifle out of the gun cabinet again after months. "It looked completely different when I put it in the cabinet" – is what some people think when they look at their hunting rifle. Here are our tips for gun care.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently included lead metal in its draft recommendation for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) authorization. If adopted, the authorization process would impact a broad range of important economic sectors with dire consequences. But the fight is not over yet, please have a look.

Designed for those looking for a hiking boot, the new Zamberlan Anabasis available in medium or low versions combines the lightness and flexibility of a trail running shoe with enhanced support and protection.

The Solingen-based German knife specialist Puma again offers a whole range of new knives for 2022: in addition to the Knife of the Year 2022 for collectors, the Farkas and Roka models come especially for hunters and outdoor fans. Moreover, the Defender is now also available as a special Damasteel edition. all4hunters.com has taken a closer look at the knives.

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.