Manufacturers
Germany
Blaser
Hunting rifle maker from Isny im Allgäu, known for the K95 break-action and the R8 straight-pull.
Germany
Mauser
German brand named after Paul Mauser, maker of the Mauser 98 action lineage and the budget M18 bolt-action.
Germany
Merkel
Suhl hunting gun maker, traditionally known for shotguns and double rifles, today also for the Helix straight-pull rifle.
Sweden
Norma
Swedish ammunition maker in Åmotfors, active since 1902; maker of the Oryx, Bondstrike and Ecostrike hunting bullets.
Germany
RWS
German ammunition brand (RUAG Ammotec, Fürth) and a leading European hunting ammunition maker; EVO, HIT, KS and DK bullets.
Finland
Sako
Finnish rifle and ammunition maker based in Riihimäki, founded in 1921.
Germany
Sauer
The oldest German hunting rifle maker, founded in Suhl in 1751 and now building rifles in Isny.
Finland
Tikka
Finnish rifle brand within the Sako group; the T3x is one of the most popular affordable bolt-actions.