IWA Outdoor Classics Exhibition Concludes for 2019
As we publish this in the USA, the IWA Outdoor Classics trade show is drawing to a close. Today marked the last day of the 4-Day exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. IWA is a big event, drawing over 1600 exhibitors, as well as nearly 50,000 show visitors from around the world. Here is our IWA Day 4 report, with more images from the show. Photo Credit for IWA images: NuernbergMesse / Frank Boxler and Thomas Geiger, All Rights Reserved.

Yes they like big boomers in Europe too. Here is an Austrian Steyr-Mannlicher HS .50-M1 in .50 BMG.

These state-of-the-art, computer-controlled commercial loading stations were on display at IWA.

The sound of silence. The new German-engineered Blaser R8 Ultimate Silence features an integral silencer. The over-sized barrel functions as the silencer.

Some of the best specialized competition shooting coats and pants are crafted in Europe.

Zeiss, a German company, produces some of the best rifle scopes in the world.

Spirit of the Hunt — IWA Showcases Hunting Gear and Clothing

At its heart, the IWA Outdoor Classics event remains a showcase for hunting products. The aisles included collections of antlers, hunting gear, and traditional Bavarian hunting clothing.

Parting Shot — Crack Open a Cold One with a Stag-Horn

Here’s just what you need to open a bottle of good German lager — a stag-horn bottle opener. Prost!