Hunting rifles: New products, tests, experience reports

The company from Isny, Germany is now part of the aristocracy of European gunmakers, thanks mainly (but not only) to its straight-pull rifles. Now, they introduce an updated and optimised version of their R8 model: the R8 Professional 2.0, which presents itself as a state-of-the-art hunting companion for the most demanding conditions.

Short and straight... This is the latest version of the BRX1 series from Beretta. The straight-pull rifle in its various versions has quickly established itself on the market. In this test report we have put together for you what the new version called Ranch in .308 Winchester is like and how it performs in practice.

The Sako 90 Grizzly and the Sako 90 Finnlight Black are two bolt-action rifle models recently introduced by Sako. Both rifles were tested by all4hunters.com using Steiner rilescopes and Norma ammunition: discover here their features and different configurations. 

Drawing from the heritage of classic lever-action guns, the Model 89 Take Down rifle features a strong take-down design and a powerful .500 S&W Magnum chambering. Made for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, it allows for enhanced portability and ease of transport.

The latest iteration of Proof Research's Tundra rifle series features a right-hand titanium action for even more weight reduction. The match-grade barrel is carbon fiber wrapped and the Monte Carlo stock is also made of carbon fiber. The Tundra Ti X is guaranteed to deliver sub ½ MOA accuracy, is available in several calibers and comes in different stock finish options.

Handy scout rifles are designed to cover as many functions as possible that a single rifle owner could possibly want. This is also an exciting concept for hunting. One of the manufacturers of such scout rifles is the US company Ruger. We have taken a closer look at their interpretation of the concept in .308 Winchester.

The Blaser K95 break-barrel rifle has now been on the market for 30 years. This means that it has a long history behind it, which goes beyond the first actual K95 model and even began in 1971. To mark the anniversary, Blaser is launching a competition in which one lucky hunter can win a K95 Ultimate. Everything about the history of the K95 and the competition can be found here.

With the Jaeger EVO rifle Haenel combines a classic bolt-action with a modern synthetic stock featuring adjustable comb and length of pull. There are also various calibres to choose from. The all4hunters.com team had the new addition from Suhl explained to them in detail in words and video.

Back in 2021, all4hunters.com had the opportunity to be one of the first media representatives to report on the new Haenel Jaeger NXT. Four years have passed since then, and the NXT straight-pull rifle family has continued to evolve – both in terms of model diversity and its popularity among hunters. Reason enough to take a closer look at all the variants currently available. At the end of the …

With the Steel Action HSL, the German rifle manufacturer  Steel Action is presenting an extension to its straight-pull bolt action rifles. The new model is primarily intended to be shorter and lighter. We took a closer look at what the new Hunting Short Light (HSL) actually has to offer and what changes Steel Action has made.

The renowned Mauser brand recently announced a whole host of new products for 2025: among them, the Mauser 98 Magnum Big Five and new variants for the Mauser 18 model. We have summarised the most important information on the new Mauser models here.

Beretta is adding a classic version to the BRX1 straight-pull rifle series with the help of a retrofit kit. Walnut takes the place of synthetic material. We have simply tried out and described how the modern straight-pull rifle in its classic guise performs on the stand and on the hunt – and if you already have a BRX1 rifle, retrofitting it with this accessory set might be of interest.

A leading bolt-action rifle in the weight class of a single-shot "kipplauf" rifle: this is the Gams from Steyr Arms. Read this article on all4hunters.com to find out how the flyweight is achieved and how the rifle performs on the shooting range and on the hunting grounds.

Presented for the first time at the Jagd & Hund trade fair in Dortmund, Germany, the Mauser 12 DWM hunting rifle is made by the German company's "racing team" and offers enthusiasts the same high-quality, hand-polished details usually reserved for the more luxurious DWM-98 model. Let's take a closer look at its most exclusive features.

With the 307 series, US gunmaker Weatherby is launching its first new rifle series in over half a century. We took the new bolt-action rifle called the MeatEater to the shooting range and tell you how it actually performs. The test report follows here.

SHOT Show 2025: Based on the Model 1873 lever-action platform, the TC73 rifle is chambered for the 9mm cartridge and designed for the modern sportsman. Among the features, the Taylor Tuned action for smooth operation and a 18”/45.7 mm threaded barrel.