Semiautomatic rifles

We tested the civilian version of the Haenel MK556, which until just a few days ago was to be the new assault rifle for the German Army, in a configuration very similar to the one presented to the tender. While we wait with bated breath that the huge plot twist in this colossal contract is solved in one way or another,  we took the Haenel CR 223 in .223 Remington caliber to the range, complete …

The young Ruger Custom Shop not only sells large-caliber pistols and revolvers, but also fine  semi-automatic small-caliber rifles that promise lots of shooting fun. What happens when one of the world's most famous rimfire rifles meets the in-house custom shop? We have tested a Ruger 10/22 Competition.

Straight-pull rifles in the versatile AR-15 platform – these are the new Schmeisser SP15 models we have already been able to test extensively. Read here on all4shooters.com our report on the Ultramatch and M4FL models, both in .223 Remington caliber!

In the special "semi-automatic .338 Lapua Magnum" version, the ALR rifle from Albert Arms remains restricted to law enforcement and the military – but in the .338 Norma Magnum caliber it is also legally available for civilian customers. all4shooters.com presents the rifle designed for long range shooting and shows what the test gun achieved in practice.

Light, compact and powerful: the LR-G2 LW MOE semiauto carbine from DPMS Panther Arms in.308 Winchester is an ideal introduction gun to the world of the larger bore Black Rifles, thanks to its performance, innovative design and engineering, and -last but not least – an MSRP in Europe under 2500 Euro.

And then came a package from Heckler & Koch that was large enough to hold a longer gun – a very special one indeed: here is the SP5. And if it reminds you of something familiar, your expertise is just right. all4shooters.com tested the civilian version of the legendary MP5 extensively.

With the REC7 DI, US manufacturer Barrett introduces a semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-platform that offers some premium-level technical features and comes up with a caliber that not every AR shooter fires. all4shooters.com tested the rifle in 6.8 mm Rem.

This Black Rifle differs from the classic AR15 in the operating system, being based on a short stroke piston instead of the direct impingement system. This should ensure maximum reliability and extends the rifle's life. The POF 415 is a sturdily built rifle, heavy but very stable when firing.

Let's take a look at the latest AR-15 semi-automatic rifles manufactured by the German company Schmeisser. These are the Gen2 series: improved in detail, they also include new Schmeisser sports models in .223 Rem. with short barrels.

US manufacturer Savage Arms is consistently expanding its "Modern Savage Rifle" (MSR) series of semi-automatic rifles, now consisting of a dozen models. The 18" carbon fiber wrapped barrel model from Proof Research with its distinctive red components is a fully equipped competition rifle that could be a real challenge for all AR-15 competitors.

The German company Dynamic Arms Research (DAR) is well known for its sophisticated AR-15s. But DAR's semi-automatic rifles are also available in a larger version, the DAR-10. all4hunters.com tested the “Hunter” version in caliber .308 Winchester.

New for 2020: German manufacturer C.G. Haenel, known as supplier of the G29 sniper rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum for the German Army, expands the caliber range in the CR semi-automatic and RS bolt-action rifle series. We give you a more detailed overview of the new additions, available from September 2020.

From time to time, even experienced testers have to find out that the design and functionality of a gun is not immediately apparent to them. This is the case with Desert Tech's MDR – proof that some manufacturers always come up with something new and amazing. Here on all4shooters.com you can read what makes this rifle special, what features it offers and how it performed in the test.

SHOT Show 2020 / New from CZ USA: Bren 2 Ms carbine. Already introduced on the US market in pistol version, this semi-automatic rifle of military derivation is now available on the civilian market in a form more similar to the original, from which it differentiates for being semi-auto only. 

SHOT Show 2020 / New from Savage Arms: Renegauge semiautomatic shotgun and M110 Elite Precision rifle series. The US firearms manufacturer, with its rich tradition and 125-year history, introduces a whole series of new products. In our opinion, the most interesting ones are probably the new Renegauge semiautomatic shotgun and the 110 Elite Precision …

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 …