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Steyr Mannlicher SM12: Old-School Austrian Hunting Rifle With Modern Capability
The Steyr Mannlicher SM12 blends a classic walnut stock, manual cocking system, set trigger, and proven Steyr engineering with the demands of modern hunting. For Schuss & Stille, firearms expert David Mischkulnig of Alpen Adria Jagd in Villach takes a closer look at the Austrian hunting rifle in .308 Winchester and explains its key strengths—and the details that set it apart.
Mauser M25: A Straight-Pull Rifle for a New Era
The Mauser M25 brings the straight-pull action back to the Mauser lineup. Schuss & Stille firearms expert David tests the M25 Max in .308 Winchester, fitted with a Minox RS-4 scope and a Svemko suppressor. How good are the action, stock, trigger, build quality, and accuracy — and where does Mauser’s new straight-pull rifle show its weaknesses?
Sauer 202 Highland: A Hunting Rifle Ahead of Its Time
The Sauer 202 Highland remains one of the most intriguing hunting rifles ever built in Isny: lightweight, modular, and highly accurate. Firearms expert David from Alpen Adria Jagd in Villach explains what makes this classic special, where its weaknesses lie, and why well-preserved examples are still highly sought after on the used market.
Sako 90 Finnlight Black: When Finland Meets Digital Ballistics
The new Sako 90 Finnlight Black chambered in 7mm PRC combines Scandinavian rifle engineering with digital ballistics and modern suppressor technology. For Schuss & Stille, firearms expert David Mischkulnig of Alpen Adria Jagd puts the Finnish hunting rifle to the test with a Burris Veracity PH 4–20x50 and the new Hausken HX-Ti³ titanium suppressor—a purpose-built setup for mountain hunting and longer-range shots.
Are Knives Like the Extrema Ratio Satre and Versa Actually Suitable for Hunting?
Do tactical knives work for hunting? We put the Extrema Ratio Satre, Versa, Vipera, Venatus F, and BD4 Lucky Desert to the test in real hunting use. Schuss & Stille firearms technician Marcel Tisal explains what really matters when it comes to blade shape, grip, weight, and game processing—and why the Vipera stands out for him.
ThermTec Ventus 650L: What Does a Multispectral Binocular Really Bring to a Chamois Hunt?
How well does the ThermTec Ventus 650L perform on a high-country chamois hunt? Schuss & Stille put the multispectral thermal binocular through a real-world field test in the Austrian Alps—broad daylight, long distances, steep rock faces, and dense alpine scrub. Thermal imaging, 4K day/night vision, and an integrated laser rangefinder all faced the ultimate mountain-hunting test.
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