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SPOTLIGHT<br />
HOT OFF THE<br />
PRESSES<br />
Rifle market insights<br />
Rifles, alongside shotguns and handguns, constitute a substantial portion of global firearm sales.<br />
This feature examines the evolving landscape of rifle sales, identifying emerging niches and<br />
opportunities for growth within the firearms industry.<br />
DIVERSE APPLICATIONS<br />
Rifles play pivotal roles in both hunting<br />
and target shooting. In addition to<br />
traditional hunting rifles, manufacturers<br />
now produce advanced models tailored<br />
to target and practical shooting, tactical<br />
operations, and military use. Centrefire<br />
rifles are employed for game hunting,<br />
from deer to wild boars and large African<br />
game. Meanwhile, rimfire rifles, often<br />
underestimated, find utility in plinking,<br />
target shooting, pest control, and small<br />
game hunting.<br />
FROM THE WOODS TO THE RANGE<br />
In the realm of hunting, centrefire rifles<br />
take centre stage, addressing a spectrum<br />
of game sizes, from rabbits, deer, and<br />
wild boars to the grandeur of African<br />
game. The global proliferation of game<br />
species, exemplified by the explosive<br />
growth of wild boars in various regions,<br />
is driving these species into uncharted<br />
territories. Several areas are grappling<br />
with a significant influx of these species,<br />
necessitating measures for population<br />
control. This surge in game populations<br />
presents an entirely new market landscape<br />
for the firearms industry. Many of these<br />
new customers are first-time rifle buyers,<br />
drawn into the fold by the presence of<br />
these game species in their locales. Optics<br />
and ammunition sales have also ridden<br />
this wave, benefiting from increased<br />
demand.<br />
ONE FOR EVERYTHING<br />
While gun enthusiasts in countries<br />
like the United States often favour<br />
owning dedicated rifles for each specific<br />
hunting or shooting pursuit, Europe is<br />
charting a different course. This shift in<br />
preference has propelled modular rifles<br />
into the limelight, offering the flexibility<br />
to seamlessly swap barrels, calibres,<br />
and stocks, tailoring the rifle for every<br />
conceivable occasion. In countries such<br />
as the Netherlands, where hunters are<br />
constrained in the number of firearms<br />
they can possess, the modular rifle<br />
concept is a welcome boon.<br />
Furthermore, the modular approach<br />
allows riflemen to intimately acquaint<br />
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