Weapons & Calibres

Guide to guns, rifles, calibres, scopes and storage.

Rifles

The bolt-action rifle is the most common hunting weapon in Norway. Reliable, accurate, and versatile.

Semi-automatic rifles provide faster follow-up shots. Popular for driven hunts and wild boar hunting.

The straight-pull rifle combines bolt-action precision with faster cycling. Increasingly popular in Norwegian hunting.

Shotguns for bird hunting, goose hunting, and small game hunting. Types, gauges, and usage.

A classic large caliber. More energy than .308, well suited for moose and long-range shooting.

A magnum caliber for long distances. High energy, but heavy recoil.

A powerful and versatile caliber. Popular for moose hunting and driven hunts.

A modern precision caliber. Flat trajectory and mild recoil. Growing popularity in Norway.

Norway's most popular hunting caliber. Versatile for everything from roe deer to moose.

A powerful large caliber for moose hunting at close range. Popular in dense forest and driven hunts.

Choosing a riflescope for hunting. Magnification, light gathering, and reticle.

Ballistic tables show bullet drop at various distances. Here's how to use them.

Legal requirements for storing hunting firearms in Norway. Approved safes and regulations.