Hunting

For over 130 years, Krieghoff in Ulm/Germany has made hunting and sporting guns that blend technical perfection with outstanding craftsmanship. At Krieghoff, it’s experienced gunsmiths – not toolmakers – that manufacture “your special gun”. A good feeling!

F.lli Piotti, manufacturers of elegant guns for 50 years, enchant us with their unique, personalized and perfect shotguns and rifles. Here are some of their new models for 2018 that were also presented at IWA in Nuremberg last march. 

The LA322 is a lever-action rimfire carbine ideal for inexpensive target shooting or small game hunting. This time we just wanted to have some fun with it: enjoy our video!

Manuel, Fabio, Rudy and Sergio Piotti have been producing fine weapons for 50 years. Today they are one of the world's reference points for those hunters who want a jewel instead of a gun.

We are introducing here the Fausti Class RDX over/under in 20 gauge Silver version, a shotgun that will be the star of this season’s hunting trips with pointer dogs.

When hunting with shotguns I never really liked the smell of gunpowder. So this year I decided that instead of smokeless powder I would try to burn a bit of black powder - and obviously I relied  on Davide Pedersoli company.

We have tested in the field the Pathos over/under by F.A.I.R. in the 20-gauge version. Enjoy our video!

Fratelli Piotti, producers of elegant guns for 50 years, donated to us from all4hunters a full day in their workshop, a place where unique and perfect shotguns take shape.

The first quail-hunting dawn in Bosnia Herzegovina with the 28 gauge Dea Luxury side-by-side: a lightweight, elegant shotgun perfect for this kind of hunting.

The new model is an over-under shotgun in 20 gauge. A novelty that the Poli Brothers have created (together with the writer) specifically for woodcock hunting with setters. For its distinctive characteristics it will not fail to capture the imagination of the most attentive hunters. What's the story behind?

"Full performance from short barrels": with this claim the ammo manufacturer RWS advertises its brand new cartridge. But does the Short Rifle keep what it promises on paper? And what advantages does it offer? We took a closer look at the rifle cartridges in the video and introduced their features. Currently four more calibers have been added to the previous version in .308 Win. Two bullet options …

The Swedish company Norma Precision, which has been producing small arms ammunition in the Amotfors factory for over a century, today is on the market with the new Strike line in the versions ECO and TIP.

In anticipation of its imminent arrival in gun shops we tested the new Baschieri & Pellagri 28 gauge Magnum Extra Rossa series cartridge.

A training afternoon at Dionisi C.L.C.F. Sportline Armory to test out the new Baschieri & Pellagri Flash shooting cartridges in .410 bore.

Swarovski Optik and The Monocular invited enthusiastic hunters and from all around the world to try the latest products and provide their initial feedback on a trip to Croatia from April 7 to 8. RWS attended as the ammunition partner, providing the Speed Tip Professional bullets to test the gear.

Lorraine Lawrence was over 30 yrs. when she took up shooting and hunting and discovered a new passion. She is an avid hunter, a shooter in several disciplines, and is a Certified Sporting Clays Instructor and has travelled the USA, South America, Africa to hunt, Sweden and Scotland to hunt and shoot.

The UK is popular destination for hunters and shooters from around the world. There is a wide selection of quarry species including game birds and five types of deer. Each species has an open and closed season and being prepared and equipped to hunt over a diverse and challenging of habitat is essential.

From July 27th to 29th the world’s largest countryside show will take place in UK with around 1000 exhibitors – from world famous gunmakers, to clothing brands and gamekeeping supplies – and many events, demonstrations and competitions.  

Rachel Carrie was eight when she started hunting with her father, they flew a hawk, kept ferrets and worked a pack of terriers. She took up shotgun and rifle shooting, and has hunted over 20 species across four continents, and is on a mission to get more people eating game.

Clair Mcpake was brought up in the Highlands of Scotland and now works alongside her partner, a head keeper, on Hexton Manor Estate, a commercial shooting estate in Hertfordshire. She has a passion for training and working with Cocker Spaniels, and outside the season, she helps run simulated game shoot.

The Conquest V6 line of hunting riflescopes features a 6x zoom ratio and outstanding optical and mechanical qualities. The V6 is available in five different models to cover any hunting and sports shooting need, from driven hunts all the way to long range shooting. We test the Conquest V6 2.5-15x56 and Conquest V6 5-30x50.

For the prestigious US magazine the P365 pistol is the “Handgun of the Year” while the Electro-Optics Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX™) rangefinder and riflescope system wins the “Innovation of the Year” award.

The RX-2800 TBR/W, RX-1600i TBR/W and RX-1300i TBR models feature a high performance laser engine and are guaranteed for a ½ yard accuracy up to 2,800 yards. The new models are available now in most EU-markets. Here you'll find some more details including prices and technical details.

Developed for observing nature, the new STEINER binoculars include four versions: 10x42, 8x42, 10x32 and 8x32. Characterised by an innovative design and high-contrast optics for razor-sharp images at any range, they are quite rugged too. We have the first details and a brandnew video for you.

A high-end entry level: how else can we describe the new Zeiss Conquest V4 hunting riflescope line? Affordable, but with performance that speaks by itself, we take a look at the highest magnification model in the line, the 6-24x50, perfect for long range sports shooting and hunting. Don't miss our exclusive video.

The new Minox ZE 5.2 series of hunting riflescopes include many innovative features and premium qualities, all with a Made in Germany seal. Of the four models available, we received the 2-10x50, the perfect zoom range for hunts from driven to medium distance sitting hunting. The MRSP is just below 1300 Euro

Featuring the "Fast Lock" internal lacing system, the Crispi Highland Mid hunting boot is suitable for use in all conditions and especially in rough and particularly humid environments.

A Forcetek technical outfit consisting of a Drytek fabric shirt and underpants allows the hunter to remain warm and dry even on the coldest days both when moving and hunting.

Hausken presented the Jakt JD 184 XTRM MKII silencer during the GearTester Experience Day 2017. The silencer is particularly small, but keeps things just as quiet as its big brother, the JD 224. We took a look at this compact piece of hunting kit and will now describe its benefits.

We tested the Zamberlan Flock boots in the field: a comfortable and lightweight model to start the hunting season. The nubuck upper features Kevlar inserts, while the patented Hydrobloc treatment protects from water.

Walking for hours following the actions of the dogs and always remaining dry and concentrated: the pleasure of hunting with Forcetek technical knitwear.

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.