is krIEghoff leading a new era?

The new Semprio in-line repeater "Challenges Traditional Thinking – Propelling Hunting Rifles Into a New Era." Krieghoff is indeed a renowned German gunmaker and they've just debuted a pump-action rifle utilizing a proprietary new action that reverses the usual pull-push to reload. Though this may take a while to appeal to traditionalists, Krieghoff's price points don't give their weapons widespread commerciality anyhow so the marque is unlikley to monopolize the pump-action market with this new setup. However, an existing American brand or new gunsmith could take the cue, use a traditional pull-push action and run with it on a complete line of calibers. The sanction of such a high end brand amply demonstrates the validity of the pump-action platform and reiterates the need for more firearms, in more calibers...preferably pistol calibers! Semi-autos are great but we forfeit a certain amount of accuracy for that fast trigger capability. In actual fact very few of us require a semi-auto for any application except home defense or fun at the range - for the majority of hunting or target scenarios accuracy is priority with reload speed being second fiddle. Bolt actions have the disadvantage of necessitating we remove our trigger hand from readiness but if we were to witness the birth of a new generation of quality, affordable pump-action carbines in various barrel lengths and configurations, in calibers from .223 to 50cal, that gunmaker would be rewarded handsomly for their vision. Except for the most demanding sniper or target requirements, bolt-action is old hat. A good pump-action provides strength, speed and accuracy that's above and beyond the call of duty and strikes a utilitarian balance between bolt-action and semi-auto. Here's hoping someone will answer the call and follow the lead of one of the world's finest armorers. Check out the Semprio at https://www.krieghoff.com/hunting-guns/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater/ Ed.