Hunting accessories: New products, tests, experience reports

Beretta entered the hunting apparel industry bringing all its hunting expertise. In short order, it has established itself worldwide with a style that combines functionality, aesthetics and a sense of belonging to the hunting world, with an eye on outdoor trends. Massimo Vallini interviewed Alessandra Grolla, sales and supply chain director of Beretta Clothing & accessories. 

Two new laser rangefinders from Bushnell: named Bone Collector 1800 and Bone Collector 1000 respectively, they offer ARC technology, one-button control, 1-yard accuracy, and an all-glass optical system. To this, the 1800 model adds onboard ballistics out to 800 yards with Applied Ballistics Ultralite. 

Manufacturer Hausken closes two gaps in its product range with the new hybrid silencer model Jakt JD224Ti, a combination of a reinforced aluminum outer tube and a core made of titanium, as well as the new two-part Quick-Lock quick-change adapter system. We have summarized all the important details about the two new Hausken products for you here.

While many hunters still regard an aluminum silencer as a wear part that requires no or at best hardly any care, there are now several special silencer cleaners on the market. We picked out five of them for you and wanted to know what result these cleaners produce even on extremely dirty, non-detachable aluminum suppressors. You can read our report here and discover what you should bear in mind …

At this year's IWA Puma presented its new knives for 2023 to the interested trade public. Among others, the Puma “Kappmesser Flughafenfeuer BUND”, the Puma IP "wild boar frischling" neck knife, the new IP "Rüdemann" and the "medici PM-Edition", which won the IWA Knife Award 2023, were also part of the party. We have already taken a look at the new knives for you.

IWA 2023: Norwegian manufacturer Hausken now carries an extremely wide range of silencers, covering all applications and uses for hunting and sporting. From ultra-compact design to the greatest possible damping performance and classic on-barrel mounting, Hausken has the right model for all requirements. 

Anyone who has ever thought more intensively about the purchase of hearing protection that does not restrict while hunting, has inevitably come across the Sordin brand when doing research on this subject. The Swedish manufacturer has over 30 years of experience in the development of active earmuffs. The Supreme Pro and Pro-X models, designed specifically for hunters, clearly belong to the premium …

Beretta's online store opens the sale season with huge discounts on hunting apparel and accessories. Until March 5, enthusiasts can renew their wardrobe while saving more than half off the list price. And we're not just talking about hunting clothing. In fact, the promotion also covers accessories and leisure garments or shooting vests. The promotion will be active until March 5, 2023.

Introducing the brand new Crispi Valdres Pro GTX, the state-of-the-art leather boots for hard walkers (and not just them...). They take their name from one of the wildest regions in Norway.

As durable and warm as an ankle boot, as practical and waterproof as a full boot: this is Zamberlan's latest ULL Primaloft model, designed to assist the hunter in walking in the mountains but also to protect him or her from harsh weather when hunting from a hide.

When it comes to barrel cleaning, opinions differ. The fact is that a well-maintained barrel delivers significantly more accuracy and usually retains its performance longer. You can find out why this is the case in this article. Take a look at the video with our expert Jens Tigges, too.

Always at the forefront of technical boot design, Crispi now introduces the brand new Full Control soles: in the name of absolute stability and comfort!

ERA Silencer / Recknagel offers not only a range of a total of four different silencer models but also a real innovation: in combination with the ERA LOC quick release the hunter has the opportunity to rely on a very easy-to-use complete system. We have taken a closer look at the silencers and the quick release system.

For the layman, knives just have a blade made of any piece of steel, at most the length and the blade shape are decisive in the selection. The type of steel used plays an important role. It is one of the factors that determines whether a knife can perform the task in question. What you should look for when buying a knife, we reveal in this overview, the know-how and the pictures being provided by …

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.