{"id":71476,"date":"2017-03-14T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T15:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71476"},"modified":"2017-03-14T11:40:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T19:52:05","slug":"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_71477\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71477\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM.png\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1230\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM.png 1230w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM-150x81.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM-400x217.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.53.45-AM-1024x555.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Krieghoff Semprio is an in-line repeater that features a reverse pump-action system of operation and swappable barrels and chamberings. Image courtesy of manufacturer.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krieghoff.com\/hunting-guns\/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater\/\" campaign=\"KrieghoffSemprio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.krieghoff.com\/hunting-guns\/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Krieghoff firearm on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Krieghoff\" campaign=\"KrieghoffonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Krieghoff<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat in the hell is that thing?!?\u201d So exclaimed my father, upon his first sight of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krieghoff.com\/hunting-guns\/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater\/\" campaign=\"KrieghoffSemprio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Kreighoff Semprio<\/a>. \u201cIs that for real?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is real, and it works just fine.<\/p>\n<p>The Kreighoff Semprio is not your ordinary rifle. The Kreighoff Semprio is not comparable to any rifle you\u2019ve ever shot. The Semprio is &#8211; in a world of cookie cutter, wanna-be rifles &#8211; a different, undeniable breath of fresh air. Like it or hate it, the Semprio is irrefutably unique. Please, allow me to explain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71478\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71478\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM.png\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM.png 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM-150x35.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM-400x94.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM-768x180.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-10.56.00-AM-1024x241.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As should be no surprise, the Semprio from Krieghoff is available in a wide range of finish and stock options with ornate engraving available. Image courtesy of manufacturer.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My editor here at GunsAmerica asked me to review the new Kreighoff rifle, and at the mere mention of the manufacturer, I jumped at the opportunity. \u201cPhil, it\u2019s a sweet .30-\u201906 Springfield in-line repeater. You\u2019re going to like it,\u201d he said to me.<\/p>\n<p>Repeater? As in, bolt? Auto? Pump? What does that mean? I needed clarification on this whole &#8220;in-line&#8221; deal, but I was intrigued.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71489\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71489\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17-400x287.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17-400x287.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bolt and guide rod of the Semprio are housed in the rear half of the takedown rifle. Note the multi-lug bolt head and fluted bolt body.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering<\/strong>: .30-06 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel<\/strong>: 21.5 inches (25 inches for magnum chamberings)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 7.5 pounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock<\/strong>: Turkish walnut with optional synthetic coating<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: Fluorescent open sights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: In-line repeater<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Blued<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 4+1 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $4,695.00 (without scope or mount)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Hands On<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Well, the gorgeous Kreighoff hardshell travel case arrived at Coxsackie Gun &amp; Bow \u2013 and upon opening the locks to reveal the Crown Royal purple velvet interior, I was, well, befuddled. What I had in my hands was neither fish nor fowl; it was a sort of a pump gun, but it worked in the opposite manner of every pump rifle or shotgun I\u2019d ever handled before. It was obviously well-made, in a takedown case that would make any traveling hunter happy, fashioned in a walnut with synthetic coating camouflage stock that would serve any environment. But, upon reading the instructions \u2013 to assemble the rifle \u2013 it dawned upon me how revolutionary this rifle actually is. The rifle is available in a range of configurations and finishes, including walnut stocks and engraved metal. The sky is the limit on this one.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71488\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71488\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Semprio is a takedown design, with it breaking into two primary parts. The author received a camouflaged stock variant for testing.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIn-line repeater\u201d was not incorrect, but requires a bit of expounding. The Semprio, once fired, requires the shooter to work the action not rearward, toward the receiver, but forward, toward the muzzle. The natural recoil motion actually assists the cycling of the action. The entire rifle actually separates at the center. Like a trombone, it gets longer, and then returns to center. Scope, sights, barrel, and all separate from the receiver, and quickly returns to center for another shot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71481\" style=\"width: 311px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71481\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\" wp-image-71481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04-265x300.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"301\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04-768x870.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04-904x1024.jpg 904w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-04.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fore end of the rifle with the scope mount and barrel moves forward when the action is cycled. The detachable magazine is accessible when it is in this position.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Semprio is, as stated, is unorthodox, but is well-planned. I can see its European influence; in a hunting environment where our American semi-autos are not legally able to be owned or implemented, the quick-repeating capability is gold. And quick it is. We put it to the test, in many different ways.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Functionality<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Shipped and stored in two pieces, the Semprio assembled easily; with the bolt system and guide rod properly aligned, the two pieces connect by pushing the rifle shut. Once assembled, Kreighoff\u2019s unique and very useable Combi Cocking device (read safety, but different) comes into play. In lieu of a safety, Kreighoff employs a thumb-operated, spring loaded shaft to either cock, or fully de-cock the Semprio, which makes a whole lot of sense. It allows the rifle to be carried with a cartridge in the chamber, with the firing pin spring tension fully disengaged, when the cocking device is rearward. When you\u2019re ready to fire, simply push the cocking device forward, and you\u2019re ready to fire. The cocking device has a small lever, which may be pushed downward to release the spring tension, de-cocking the firearm. When in the rearward (de-cocked) position, the action may not be worked, but giving the cocking device a clockwise turn to the two o\u2019clock position will allow the shooter to open the action for unloading or for disassembly. It took a bit of getting used to, and perhaps I might suggest a bit of labeling on the receiver, but once I got the swing of things it makes a lot of sense. Within minutes, I had the Semprio figured out and running like a fine instrument.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71486\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71486\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rear sight of the Semprio rifle. Note the high-visibility dots.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Semprio uses a detachable box magazine, located at the rear of the barrel section of the forward half of the rifle, underneath the rotating bolt. The rotating bolt locks directly into the steel barrel, allowing for the use of a lightweight alloy receiver. The result is a light overall weight of 7.5 pounds. When the action is closed, the magazine is completed encased by the \u201creceiver\u201d, so there\u2019s no risk of dropping the magazine while carrying the rifle in the closed position. Once the action is opened forward, the magazine is accessible, and a small, spring-loaded lever \u2013 located at the forward end of steel magazine \u2013 easily releases it. The Kreighoff magazine on the rifle tested held four rounds of .30-\u201906 Springfield, and it is possible to load another in the chamber safely.<\/p>\n<p>The trigger of the Semprio comes set from the factory at about three pounds; there is almost no creep and very little over-travel. It is, however, a single-set trigger, and pushing it forward, in either cocked or de-cocked position, will make it one of the finest hair-triggers I\u2019ve ever used. Simply touch it, and you\u2019re sending a bullet downrange, making it perfect for the longer and more precisely aimed shots.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71491\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71491\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kreighoff detachable scope mounting system, which returned to zero every time for the author.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71490\" style=\"width: 392px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71490\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20-382x300.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"382\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20-382x300.jpg 382w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20-768x603.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20-1024x804.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Semprio\u2019s Combi-Cocking device, in the de-cocked position. You push it forward to cock the gun and ready it for firing. The action can be uncocked for safe carrying.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>While the Semprio comes with red fiber optic sights that show up well on just about any target color, the sighting radius is on the short side; it measured 11\u00bd inches from the rear sight to the back of the front sight. This worked fine for closer targets, and I can see where a woods hunter would be just fine with this sighting system. However, I really liked Krieghoff\u2019s spring-loaded, quick-release scope base and rings, which are nicely engineered to mate with the milled receiver top. The test rifle was shipped with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swarovskioptik.com\/hunting\/z6-i-1p7-10x42-bt-c20050103\/z6-1p7-10x42-l-brh-p5006369\" campaign=\"Swarovski\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Swarovski Z6 1.7-10x42mm<\/a> scope, with 30mm tube, giving a nice fine crosshair and plenty of light. Being removable, I was determined to establish the repeatability of the mounts, wanting to see if there was any zero shift when the Swarovski was taken off.<\/p>\n<p>Also on note regarding the design of the Semprio is the fact that the take-down design allows the owner to purchase additional barrels and bolt-heads, to easily and quickly change calibers if so desired. This adds a lot of versatility to the Semprio.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71484\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71484\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author tested the rifle with a range of bullet types and weights and got results in the 1.25- to 2-inch range.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>At the Bench<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-11.14.18-AM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"alignright wp-image-71493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-11.14.18-AM-400x205.png\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"482\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-11.14.18-AM-400x205.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-11.14.18-AM-150x77.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-14-at-11.14.18-AM.png 582w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/a>I grabbed several different brands and weights of factory ammunition for testing \u2013 Kreighoff specifies that only factory ammunition shall be used in the Semprio \u2013 and headed to the range to see how this rifle would shoot. Firstly, feeding and extraction were no issue whatsoever, irrespective of bullet weight or manufacturer. Secondly, as this was a pump rifle \u2013 excuse me, in-line repeater &#8211;\u00a0 I wasn\u2019t exactly expecting the hair-splitting accuracy that a bolt-action would provide, as there was a lot more room for play in the locking mechanism than there is in a bolt gun. But as you\u2019ll see, I did achieve perfectly good hunting accuracy, and that\u2019s what the Semprio is built for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71482\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71482\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\" wp-image-71482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"460\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-05.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Closing the action of the Kreighoff Semprio.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The best groups I got came from Norma\u2019s American PH line, using their 165-grain Oryx bullet. The average three-shot group size at 100 yards was 1\u00bc\u201d, with the best at just over \u00be inch. Federal Premium\u2019s 180-grain load, with the Nosler Partition, ran a close second, with group size hanging around 1\u00bd inch. The Winchester ammo, using the 180-grain Combined Technology AccuBonds hung right around an even 2 inches, as did the Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Bear Claw 200-grain bullets. While this accuracy may seem mediocre in comparison to what we\u2019ve come to expect from the uber-rigid bolt actions, it most definitely will suffice for almost all hunting with 300 yards.<\/p>\n<p>Recoil was definitely manageable, even from the bench, as the stock design of the Semprio drove the energy straight back into the shoulder and not up into your cheek. A black recoil pad \u2013 pliable and textured to keep it where you put it \u2013 absorbed much of the energy. The Semprio\u2019s barrel took the heat well, even for a sporter weight tube.<\/p>\n<p>Kreighoff has designed their scope mounting system very well; I experienced no zero shift whatsoever when removing and reinstalling the scope. The rifle returned to point of aim within \u00bd\u201d of the previous group. Yes, I know Swarovski scopes are rock solid and rarely lose their point of aim, but any flaw in a mounting system will rear its ugly head when moving parts are involved. Kreighoff has a winner in their system.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71483\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? 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The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07-400x290.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-07-1024x742.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Note the exposed magazine with the action locked forward.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Off the Bench<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since the Semprio is obviously built for speed, I thought it a good idea to see how quickly it could be fired accurately. We set up a target board and multiple targets at 50 yards, to emulate a situation where deer or hogs may be taken in rapid succession, as on a driven hunt in Europe or a hog culling exercise in the South. With five shots in the rifle, and the Swarovski turned down to 1.7x magnification, I grabbed my pals Marty Groppi and Manny Vermilyea, and the three of us took turns trying to put a bullet in the paper vitals as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71480\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71480\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-02-1024x686.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Semprio in action, in the hands of ManDrake Vermilyea.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We were all amazed at the fact, in spite of the initial foreign feel of the rifle, we could indeed place accurate shots very quickly. Yes, the scope moves forward with the barrel when the action is worked, and that took some getting used to, but the Swarovski scope has a wide field of view, and came back into focus quickly. The rubberized feel of the synthetic stock and the checkering of both forend and pistol grip gave a good hold on the rifle, and it came to the shoulder nicely. I liked it even better with the scope removed, as it allowed for quicker target acquisition with fewer moving parts. I could easily see where using a red dot type of optic would be a very wise move with this style rifle.<\/p>\n<p>We performed an interesting test with the Semprio \u2013 to see if holding the trigger back while you work the action would get the rifle to fire \u2013 and I&#8217;m happy to report it didn\u2019t fire in that manner. No worries of an accidental discharge with this gun; the shooter must consciously pull the trigger.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With the ability to take the rifle apart for both travel and storage, the Semprio makes a good choice for the hunter who wants speed and firepower. I think its appeal will be much stronger among the European hunters than it is with the American hunters, as we have the opportunity to use an autoloading rifle for the same sort of hunting situation where the Semprio will shine. While our test rifle was in the classic .30-\u201906 Springfield \u2013 a cartridge that is well suited to almost all the world\u2019s game animals \u2013 I think the Semprio might be even faster in a short action cartridge like the .308 Winchester.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_71492\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"reverse-pump-takedown-krieghoff-semprio-rifle-full-review\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71492\" title=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23.jpg\" alt=\"A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? The Radically Unique Krieghoff Semprio \u2013 Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Photo-23-1024x587.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-71492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Semprio\u2019s classy traveling case; the breakdown capability makes for a trim, compact package.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 21\u00bd-inch barrel is long enough to give good velocities, yet not so long as to become a hindrance as the trombone gets longer when the action is worked (when purchased in magnum chamberings, the barrel is 25 inches). I truly like the safety factor that Kreighoff has worked into their Combi-cocking device, and I also like the little \u201csafe to carry\u201d lever that holds the action open. When the action is opened, there is a small lever on the right side of the rifle that can prevent the action from being closed, so you may easily verify the rifle is not in battery. When hunting with a large party \u2013 as they tend to do on driven hunts in Europe \u2013 it\u2019s very nice to know at a glance that the rifle is open and safe, with no chance of going into battery until the hunt begins.<\/p>\n<p>Kreighoff\u2019s reputation for quality firearms is definitely present in the construction of the Semprio; the stock-to-metal finish is tight, and tolerances among the metal parts throughout the rifle are certainly tight. In the end, it\u2019s going to boil down to this question: are you married to the traditional rifle forms, or are you willing to step out of the comfort zone for a\u00a0new experience? If you are, the Semprio might just be for you.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krieghoff.com\/hunting-guns\/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater\/\" campaign=\"KrieghoffSemprio\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.krieghoff.com\/hunting-guns\/krieghoff-semprio-in-line-repeater\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Krieghoff firearm on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Krieghoff\" campaign=\"KrieghoffonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Krieghoff<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kreighoff Semprio is not your ordinary rifle. The Kreighoff Semprio is not comparable to any rifle you\u2019ve ever shot. The Semprio is &#8211; in a world of cookie cutter, wanna-be rifles &#8211; a different, undeniable breath of fresh air. Like it or hate it, the Semprio is irrefutably unique. Please, allow me to explain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":71477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,694,858,749,37],"tags":[558,132,102,108,116,343],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-71476","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-gun-reviews","9":"category-misc-rifles","10":"category-phil-massaro","11":"category-gun-reviews-rifles","12":"tag-30-06","13":"tag-buzz","14":"tag-feature-articles","15":"tag-guns","16":"tag-hunting-2","17":"tag-rifle"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Reverse Pump-Action, Takedown Rifle? 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