March 19, 2023 Sunday GunDay: IWA Outdoors Classics 20,23 — Euro SHOT ShowThe IWA Outdoor Classics (aka the “Euro SHOT Show”) took place in Germany earlier in this month. This was the largest European gun/hunting/outdoors show and ran for four days in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 2-5, 2023. Around 1,100 exhibitors attracted 34,000 people from 119 countries. The IWA Outdoor Classics is second only to the USA SHOT Show as a global trade fair for shooting, hunting and outdoor activities. This is a good sign for IWA Outdoor Classics which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. At the IWA Show, a Legendary American Shooter meets VIPs. There were many notable American shooters present at the show. Here, legendary American pistol and rifle competitor Jerry Miculek meets Roland Weigert, Bavaria’s State Secretary for Economic Affairs.
German gunmaker Feinwerkbau GmbH presented a variety of Olympic-grade target rifles including this Model 900 with an aluminum stock. The manufacturer stated that the rifle is made up of quality components and has a variety of adjustment options to ensure optimal ergonomics. The maintenance-free pressure regulator has been redesigned to make the system more smooth and reduce firing noise. Highly precise groupings are possible thanks to the optimized system bedding and double barrel clamping. This makes the 900 Aluminum model a pacesetter in the match-air rifle sector. The 900 Aluminum model is available as a standard in silver or black, and can be customized in 13 additional colors for an additional cost. This is what you would need to hunt a Dinosaur at Jurassic Park.
ArchangelDo you have an old Mauser K98 that you’d like to modernize with a more ergonomic stock for hunting and fun competition? ProMag Industries has your back. This stock is compatible with the K98 Mauser and other variants such as the Czech VZ-24, Yugo48 / 48a, and German K-98s. The stock is made of high-strength carbon fiber and glass-reinforced polymer. Actions are secured using precision-fitted, inlet steel pillar bedding and a free-floating barrel channel. Length of pull is thumbwheel-click-adjustable from 13.5? To 14.25?. ProMag K98 stock available in black (as seen), desert tan and olive drab colorsl. This stock is only $185.99 MSRP. The Chayeh Z20 is described by the maker as “accurate”, safe, reliable, fast, and affordable. The Z20 is available in 6.5 Creedmoor or.308 Winchester, with three different barrel lengths and stock designs.
Walther’s LP 500 air pistol was also displayed. It was used by top competitors in ISSF 10-meter air pistol events. Top competitors use this beautifully balanced and ergonomic air pistol in ISSF 10-meter air pistol competitions. Toggle-link actions were originally designed for biathlon rifles that require rapid cycling (with minimal rifle movement), but they are now available for hunting and rimfire rifles. The ISSC toggle-link mechanism, which was displayed by the WaffenPfandleihhaus group during the IWA show, impressed us. The ISSC SPA Hunter rifle has a nice wood stock. It is available in three (3) rimfire chamberings:.17 HMR (.22 LR), and.22 WMR (.22 WMR). We would love to have one of these rigs on ground squirrel safaris. The HM (Hunting Model), which shares many of the same design cues as the HM (Hunting Model), departs from its family history by including side lever cocking and an on-board manometer. It also features an easy-access Foster-style fill adapter. The Hunting model comes with a handsome, high-grade wouldstock. This rifle has a high standard of accuracy and reliability. Noblex, a European optics company, offers a lightweight (6-24x50mm) Mini Spotting Scope that weighs in at 18.7 ounces. This product could be used by many hunters and varmint shooters. It is small and lightweight (just 1.17 pounds), and it is very affordable at $419.00 MSRP. IWA Knife SpotlightBONUS BLADES — IWA knife spotlightAlong with many pistols and rifles, optics and accessories on display at the 2023 IWA Show in Germany, there was also a special award program to recognize knives. Here are two of the IWA Knife Award-winning blades.
