Semiautomatic rifles

After the new service pistol – the GLOCK 17 – the French soldiers will receive a new semi-automatic sniper rifle too, the FN SCAR-H PR. Chambered in 7.62x51 mm, the FN SCAR-H PR will replace the ageing FR-F2 bolt-action rifles and comes equipped with a Schmidt & Bender 1-8x24 day scope. According to rumors, the French government also ordered some FN SCAR-SC carbines in 5.56×45 mm.  Read on and …

The US manufacturer Savage Arms is well known among shooters, LEOs and hunters for its bolt-action rifles. But now the New England -based company is expanding its range with a semi-automatic precision rifle based on the AR platform - the Savage MSR series. all4hunters.com took a closer look at …

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.
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Impressed with the performance of the SAIGA-9 PDW we decided for a follow-up with the collaboration of Alessio Carparelli, one of the founders of Tirooperativo.it gun training academy. We test fired the gun and these are our conclusions: enjoy our video!

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: …

SHOT Show 2019 / New from Winchester: Wildcat rimfire autoloader rifle. Winchester is one of the most iconic US brands with one of the most powerful names in the firearms world. Yet, despite all the tradition, it still surprises with a state-of-the-art, modular small-caliber semi-automatic rimfire rifle named "Wildcat", which was one of the technical highlights for us at the show.

SHOT Show 2019 / New from Thompson/Center: T/CR 22 rifle. As is well known, the US company Thompson/Center belongs to Smith & Wesson, so it is no wonder that the S&W Performance Center is launching two sleek Thompson/Center small bore semi-automatic rifles in .22 LR, one with Hogue synthetic stock and the other with Altamont laminated wood stock.  They feature a fully-machined lightweight aluminum …

The US Army reportedly ordered some prototypes of the L5/L4 rifle, a futuristic multi-bore, single barrel gun with electronic firing system using innovative caseless ammo, produced by Forward Defense Munitions.  

The Izhmash MKK 104 rifle marks a clear technological discontinuity compared to the AKM and AK74 models. Built with the highest quality materials, it’s chambered in 7.62x39mm but is available in other calibers such as the .223 Remington.

The Contracting Command stops the Sub Compact Weapons program and at the same time announces the purchase of some commercially available SIG Sauer firearms, namely the SP2022 pistol, the MPX smg and the MCX rifle.

Derived from the PAK-9 pistol, which is in turn derived from the AK47, this semi-auto carbine chambered in 9mm uses the Beretta 92/98 and GLOCK pistols magazines.

Kalashnikov Group officially launches its unique sporting rifle for Russian market. The SR1, previously known as Saiga MK-107, is a semi-automatic weapon intended primarily for competition shooters practicing sports like IPSC, IDPA and 3-Gun.  

The announcement was made during the NRA Show in Dallas, Texas. SIG Sauer was awarded in the categories “Compact Semi-Auto” (P365 Micro-Compact), “Full-Sized Semi-Auto” (P320 X-Carry ) and “Semi-Automatic Rifle” (MCX Virtus SBR).

Finally, the civilian version of the famous SAIGA-9 "Vityaz" is available on the market. The Russian submachine gun – in semi-auto only – is available in two barrel lengths and with fixed or folding stock. It’s chambered in 9x19 caliber (9 Luger).

IWA 2018 / SIG Sauer Range Day: alongside the SIG Sauer Shooting Day at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the full-range supplier also arranged a corresponding event at the IWA OutdoorClassics 2018. We made an appearance there: we show you what we found out.

ENFORCE TAC and IWA 2018 / New from Haenel: CR 308. Haenel Defence showcases the new semi automatic CR 308 chambered in .308 Win (7,62x51 mm NATO) at the Enforce TAC 2018. It completes their portfolio with an expedient and practical rifle. We present the new features and technical data of the CR 308.