Hunting shotguns: New products, tests, experience reports

Developed in collaboration with the legendary Lt.Col. Jeff Cooper and introduced twenty years ago, the Scout is now also chambered in the new trendy caliber 6.5 Creedmoor. Light, accurate and reliable, this bolt-action rifle can be used for a wide range of applications from patrolling, hunting or target practice at the range. Some people say: that's the perfect multi-purpose rifle for hunters. By …

First presented some years ago and designed for big game and a rugged use, the Alaskan rifle is now reintroduced by Ruger and available in .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. It features a radial-port muzzle brake and a Hogue OverMolded stock.

IWA 2019 / We took a look at Blaser, Sauer, Merkel, Haenel, Steyr Arms, Savage, Krieghoff, Benelli, F.A.I.R, Caesar Guerini, Fausti, Winchester and Browning products and reported on the current offer. Even if not all models were shown for the first time in Nuremberg 2019 at IWA, there are some real highlights. Let's have a look:

During a boar hunt we followed the dog driver in his difficult but exciting task, carrying a Pedersoli Mark II rifle: a gun born for the forest and for close encounters with these wild animals. We actually tested it in the field - enjoy our video!

In this video we take you with us during the evening wait for wild boars in winter. Once again we rely on the accuracy of the Sabatti Rover 870 bolt action rifle in  .308 Win and the brightness of the Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15 x56 riflescope: two versatile and very high-quality tools perfectly suited for hunting.  

New from Browning, the X-Bolt Pro Carbon Fluted Cerakote Threaded hunting rifle is an interesting and innovative addition to the X-Bolt Pro family. It features a very light carbon fiber wrap stock, and sports first-rate technical features. The rifle is available in five calibers ranging from .243 Win to .30-06.

New from Christensen Arms: Traverse and MPR rifles. The Utah-based manufacturer introduces the impressive Traverse bolt-action hunting rifle and adds further caliber and color options to its Modern Precision Rifle (MPR). the Traverse bolt-action rifle features a carbon fiber composite Monte Carlo-style  stock, while the new .223 Remington version of the MPR sports a light-alloy chassis …

HIT Show 2019 / New from Sabatti: ST-18 rifle. Sabatti introduces a completely new rifle, built in collaboration with one of the leading long range shooting experts. The ST-18 is an extremely versatile rifle, designed for competitive and tactical shooting, but that can also be used for hunting if need arises. Calibers available are .260 Remington, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmor and .308 Winchester

The Argo E Fluted is the latest innovation introduced by Benelli. A gun that expands the range of semi-automatic rifles that are making history in driven hunting. Chambered in .308W and .30-06, it also features the ComforTech system and a fluted Crio barrel. The gas recovery system has been redesigned in geometry, materials and movements in order to work without jamming. We tested it in the field: …

The Remington 783 is an "entry level" hunting bolt-action rifle that offers the right performance and quality at an affordable price. Complete with a factory pre-zeroed variable optic, it is the ideal entry model for those who want to try their hand in hunting with a rifle.

The deer is a noble animal, just as hunting is a noble activity. So what gun could we use for this big cervid if not a Fausti Express rifle? Watch our emotional video - produced by all4hunters.com in the Italian alps. And be aware: a perfect hunting experience needs perfect equipment. That's why we mounted a Swarovski Z8i riflescope and used ammunition from the German manufacturer RWS. Have a look …

The far north of Benin bordering on Burkina Faso is still an authentic wilderness that deserves to be protected and simply has to be seen. It is astonishing how much big game still marks its territory there, and that apart from other people stalking animals, the hunting grounds are devoid of people. The video accompanies Sebastian Steinbrink and his hunting buddy Henrik Lott as they set off in …

Steyr’s Carbon series is equipped with a carbon fiber stock and is chambered in a variety of popular hunting calibers. The Steyr FlexSight system features a special thread that allows to change from open sights to silencer or muzzle brake without the need of any tools.

HIT Show, the most important Italian hunting, shooting and personal defense trade show for the public, will take place in the pavilions of the Vicenza Fair from 9 to 11 February 2019. As always, conferences, technical stages, canine contests and plenty of passion will make this event unmissable.

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!

Audrey Watson got into deer stalking while working as an ecologist for the National Forest. In 2004, she met her husband through a deer management group, and part of their honeymoon included a stalking trip to New Zealand. Now a Deer Officer for BASC, she inspires others to try deer stalking.