In the 1970s, Texan George L. Hoffman enlarged the case of the mother of all big game cartridges, the .375 H&H Mag., to .416 caliber (10.6 mm) and loaded it with a 400-grain bullet, thus giving birth to the .416 Hoffman. Remington took up the idea and in 1988 the .416 Remington Magnum was created, which is the subject of the following article.
Starting out in hunting requires more from a young hunter than just their first rifle: the rifle, optics, ammunition and equipment must be suitable for the hunting ground, the area of use, and the budget. We took a closer look at the combination of the Istanbul Silah Monza bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester and the AKAH 2-12x44 LA riflescope. We also used them with a thermal imaging clip-on and …
As usual held in Solingen, Germany, the KNIFE 2026 trade fair has now moved again to the larger ice rink. A new record was set with 250 exhibitors from 28 nations, but there has also been constructive criticism: do more space and more activities really mean more visitors? We have summarized the highlights, impressions and opinions in the following article.
The world's first binoculars with an integrated camera: Steiner expands the electro-optics category with the eDiscovery 10x42 field binoculars that combine classic optical performance with a built-in digital imaging system.
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).
On July 8th 2019, Vista Outdoor announced the sale of Savage Arms, one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting rifles and shotguns, to a group of investors led by Al Kasper. Learn here on all4shooters what Al Kasper, President and CEO of Savage Arms, is planning after the management buyout and where the brand and the product range will develop in the future.
The long-established ammunition brand Norma from the far north started the year 2019 with an extensive update of its advertising presence featuring a new logo design. To this end, the Swedes presented a further development of their product catalog. The most exciting product among them is probably the new Bondstrike Extreme bullet, which offers world-class outstanding performance values, especially …
The latest addition to the Z8i riflescope family is designed to ensure excellent performance over long distances and versatility. Weighing just 23.5 oz / 665 g, it's also suited for mountain hunting and enables maximum detail recognition at all levels of magnification.
Terzilio Belladonna was a gunsmith from Perugia, Italy, to whom we can trace back a side-by-side shotgun with a strong personality and the long recoil semi-auto shotgun that we are dealing with in these lines. We found one in the Fratelli Poli's shop windows, in Gardone Val Trompia.
From 26-28 July, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire (UK), will host Europe’s largest countryside festival: hunting, fishing, shooting, falconry, gamekeeping, horses, dogs, gardens and much more, with events and exhibitions covering all three days.
Recently I had the privilege to test the replica of the Sharps Model 1874 produced by Davide Perdersoli. A beautiful, historical rifle that accompanied the epic of the American frontier, it’s a real pleasure to shoot.
No frills, accurate finishes only where they are really needed, no elegant but expensive solutions that can be replaced with others without reducing effectiveness. This Mauser M18 has everything you really need for hunting.
Jason Rodd flew from London into Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to hunt plains game. Within hours of arriving at the Kudu Ridge Lodge, he was presented with opportunities to hunt waterbuck, Eastern Cape kudu, and eland. Africa’s variety and scenery make it a top destination for hunters.
We tell you about one of the last hunting days in the past hunting season in search of wintering woodcocks: one of those days that gets etched in the memory and hardens the spirit of a hunter.
One of the most interesting Browning's new products for 2019 is undoubtedly the latest Reflex version of the semi-automatic rifle perfectly suited to driven hunts thanks to its particular, already assembled red dot sight.
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.
We examined one of the most appreciated boots of Crispi's Fast & Light hunting line. The Lapponia Evo GTX is a sturdy and light boot featuring a water-repellent Nubuck upper with a Gore-Tex lining, a dual density micropore midsole for further shock absorption and the Crispi Claw sole that increases stability and slip resistance.
First actual test of the revolutionary Pulsar Axion line of thermal monoculars: under review, the top of the line Axion XM38 model, featuring the highest performance from a 320x240 resolution sensor running at 50hz with 5.5x native magnification. Priced at about 2500 Euro, it’s also quite affordable
"Full performance from short barrels": with this claim the ammo manufacturer RWS advertises its brand new cartridge. 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 introduced their features. Currently 5 calibers with different bullet options are available – classic and …
Croatia offers the hunter a huge variety of game in an assortment of locations, it is rich with hunting tradition and heritage. The land is either private or state owned, and there are more than 1000 hunting grounds, and very few fences. Dean Čortan lives in the town of Samobor, 10 km from Zagreb. He said: “W
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.
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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.
Straightness par excellence! With the new Model 25, the well-known German manufacturer Mauser is offering a straight-pull rifle with an innovative locking system. We have already been able to test the Mauser M 25 Extreme variant with synthetic stock in detail and have also taken a close look at the technical details of the rifle. You can read the results of the test here.
Blaser celebrated the 300,000th R8 with a one-off Custom Shop build called “The Wild Planet,” a project that set out to combine contemporary manufacturing methods with traditional gunmaking and high-detail artistic work.
Four models, all featuring a corrosion-resistant finish and the LOP-adjustable Trophy stock, offered in a wide choice of calibers and including left hand-versions: the 110 Trophy Series, Savage's newest addition to the popular 110 rifle family, is engineered for the dedicated, no-nonsense hunter.
Named after one of the most efficient predators on the planet, it acts as a bridge between hunting and shooting rifles: this is the new version of the successful Sauer 101, which is now finally also available in .222 Remington and .223 Remington, opening up new perspectives for those who want an all-rounder for predator hunting as well as sport shooting.
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Two new product families with six variants in total from Henry: the Protector Carbines are compact and suppressor-ready for everyday use, while the Provider Rifles are dedicated hunting rifles. The many chamberings available in the different models include include both rifle and pistol calibers: .30-30 Win., .360 Buckhammer, .38-55 Win., .35 Rem.,.45-70 Gov’t, .357 Magnum/.38 Spl. and .44 …
A self-taught genius created a shotgun that differed structurally from prevailing rival designs and still impresses today with its brilliant craftsmanship: the Cosmi shotgun from Italy. We had the opportunity to take a closer look at a piece from the mid-1950s. Read on to discover what makes this semi-automatic shotgun so fascinating to so many firearms enthusiasts.
Designed for walked-up hunts and the most challenging terrains where lightness and speed make the difference, the Xlight Snipe over-and-under featuring a Paradox first barrel is a shotgun specifically designed for those who need to maximize instinctive shooting when hunting with pointing dogs.
The Dea and Dea SLX are the most representative side-by-side guns manufactured by Fausti, different in the finishes but similar in their technical features. Available in all gauges, these shotguns are equipped with barrels and chokes that make them adaptable to different types of hunting and aesthetic details dedicated to lovers of tradition.
For the return of the Red Label series, Ruger teamed up with Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC). The new Ruger Red Label III over-and-unders come in 20-gauge and with 28” or 30” barrels.
Part of the Best Seller Guns, the over-and-under shotguns of the Class line are distinguished by their long side plates and a few other aesthetic details, while the mechanics and robustness of the receivers, machined from solid steel billets and scaled to gauge, the Four Locks system and barrel lengths remain the same.
Let's take a look at the technical features of the Fausti side-by-side locks equipped with the modified Anson action for greater precision and durability.
As agile as the flight of a snipe, a shotgun that is easy to carry and a pleasure to swing: we tested the F.A.I.R. Xlight Snipe at the range. Watch our video to find out more about it.
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 …
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.
When it comes to modern hunting cartridges, accuracy at distance and technically sophisticated setups, there is hardly a substitute for a thorough field test. This is exactly what we did: at a 300-m range, two current cartridge concepts faced off: the 8.5x55 Blaser ECX and the 7mm PRC Outfitter. Both loads are made by Hornady. Together with Jens Tigges, we compared both loads in a practical test.
Imagine sitting by a crackling campfire after a strenuous hunting adventure, sipping a gin and tonic, reflecting on the day's experiences, glancing at your belt loaded with .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridges, and hearing the distant roar of lions in the African night. This is likely how it was over 100 years ago when the first hunters went out into Africa with this then-new cartridge.
In the new draft approved by the European Commission on 18 February on the proposal to restrict the use of lead in ammunition that will now be scrutinized by the REACH Committee, there seems to be a breakthrough concerning shot cartridges used by hunters and sport shooters, while lead bullets remain excluded.
We spent two days hunting in the hills of Val Borbera in Piedmont, Italy, as guests in the hunting grounds of the Pusterla family, whom we had the pleasure of meeting in a magnificent landscape, accompanied by perfectly trained gundogs of the Epagneul Breton and English Pointer breeds, hunting woodcock and partridge with the Privilege One Steel and other Baschieri & Pellagri cartridges.
Designed from the start for modern heavy-for-caliber bullets and with an efficient case geometry, the new rebated-rim cartridge provides a balance of speed, power, and action compatibility.
“Celebrating 500 years of passion, craftsmanship and an enduring bond with the world of hunting”: the exclusive edition of Beretta's A400 semi-automatic shotgun is a refined firearm featuring unique aesthetics.
From March 28 to 30, the EOS Show 2026 will take place at the Parma Exhibition Center, in Italy. For three days, the Italian city will be the capital of hunting culture and "wild" gastronomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to field-test new hunting and shooting products from leading companies. Those who can't attend in person will find a comprehensive report from the fair on …
With the introduction of the Diamond-Like-Carbon A+ coating (DLC A+), Blaser is now relying on a pioneering surface technology for the benefit of its customers, which protects gun parts from mechanical and weather-related influences better than before. We tell you what this technology is all about, how it works and where it is already being used at Blaser.
In sport shooting as well as in hunting practice, the follow-through – i.e. consciously maintaining your position after the shot has been fired –plays an important role. Many shooters neglect this aspect, which is of course reflected in the accuracy and consistency of hit placement. In a training scenario, we explain how you can recognise and fix typical errors during this phase, which is part of …
We field tested the performance of the Nocpix Ace S50R thermal imaging riflescope during a nocturnal boar hunt. A special night worthy of the best conclusion with a wild boar kill, which we tell you about.
The Swedish government's reaction to the Örebro school shooting, has not been long in coming: a ban on AR-15 rifles has been imposed. Black Rifles can no longer be used for hunting, but only on the shooting range. This is despite the fact that the murderer did not use AR-15-type weapons in committing his crime. The decision is quite puzzling.
From 2026 the EOS-European Outdoor Show, a major Italian and international event dedicated to hunting, sport, the outdoors and hunting tourism will be held at Fiere di Parma. The 2026 edition is scheduled from 28 to 30 March. There will be many novelties: all4hunters.com interviewed Antonio Cellie Ceo of Fiere di Parma and Pierangelo Pedersoli, President of ConArmI. Watch the video for all the …
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.
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.
HIKMICRO introduces the new Lynx 3.0 series of thermal imaging monoculars, available in six models with focal lengths ranging from 9.7 mm to 35 mm and three VOx FPA sensor types. All models in the Lynx 3.0 line combine compactness, versatility, and lightness. +++ UPDATE+++ Two additional devices with 640-pixel sensors have been added to the lineup, one of which is equipped with a laser rangefinder …
With the dS 4-24x50 P, Swarovski is launching an enhanced version of its digital riflescope with integrated laser rangefinder. With this release, the premium Austrian manufacturer once again underscores its commitment to combining top optical performance with cutting-edge technology. Here, we take a closer look at the new Swarovski optic.
HIKMICRO, the worldwide thermal and digital hunting optics specialist, reinforces its guiding motto “Trust Your Journey: From Market Leader to Trusted Partner” with a series of major innovations unveiled at IWA Outdoor Classics 2026, including a fully integrated AI Intelligent Ecosystem connecting devices and services through the Sight App, alongside advanced imaging technologies such as Light …
in a previous article, we already explained the basics of aiming with open sights on the one hand and riflescopes or red dot sights on the other. Modern optoelectronic technology, optronics for short, is developing so rapidly that in this second instalment on the subject of aiming – and here also observation – we would like to present the basics of these modern technical possibilities briefly and …
The Austrian premium manufacturer Swarovski Optik is announcing seven new riflescopes for hunting in one fell swoop – including the new high-end dS 4-24x50 P scope with correct aiming point calculation and 6x zoom. While the familiar Z6i series is being launched in a revised generation with four scopes, two new Z5i+ models with MRAD elevation adjustment for precise long-range shots are also being …
With the HX-Ti3, Hausken is presenting a new silencer aimed at hunters and shooters who value a lightweight, easy-to-use and durable design. The model is designed for bolt-action rifles, is made of titanium and should cut a fine figure both on the hunting ground and when training at the shooting range.
Woox is a company specializing in the development and production of aftermarket stocks for hunting and target shooting firearms. The brand is distinguished by the use of high-quality materials and aesthetics that combine remarkable elegance with high technical performance. Woox products are designed for hunters, sport shooters and outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for the possibility to …
The Norwegian silencer manufacturer Hausken has more than three decades of experience in processing the three extremely durable metals steel, aluminium and titanium. Following the success of the Jakt JD224 Ti silencer with its titanium core in a reinforced aluminum housing, the Hausken Jakt JD224 FTi is now the first silencer made entirely from titanium – exceptionally durable and with 31 dB …
The softness and stability of an innovative sole are the main features of the new lightweight Thunder Pro boot, for those who tackle long distances in hunting and trekking even with backpacks and equipment on their backs.
Nextorch is primarily known for its tactical lights. However, the company offers a much wider range of equipment and tools. The latter includes the MT30 metal folding spade. This versatile and rugged tool is perfect for hunting and outdoor use. And the MT30 really packs a punch!
For the field presentation of this outfit designed for hunting in cold open environments we'll get to Sweden for a hunt among moors, lakes and forests. In addition to the most suitable items of clothing, starting with the Matajur Windblock jacket, we will also see a series of accessories designed for the safe carrying and transport of optics, which are now an integral part of the equipment of a …
World renowned hunting Electro Optics manufacturer HIKMICRO unveiled its vision at the IWA 2025 trade show in Germany. New technologies, and a new Digital Systems concept, centered on information sharing across all the manufacturer’s observation and sighting electro optics and a smart device hub with the SIGHT app, to contribute to a fully immersive and integrated hunting experience.
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