Haenel Jaeger 8.11

The History of Haenel Company

C.G. Haenel is a German manufacturer in the weapons industry, based in Suhl, a small city in the Free State of Thuringia. The company dates back to 1840 when it was founded by Carl Gottlieb Haenel, the Prussian commissioner for firearms manufacturing. They started out with the production of weapons and bicycles, which was quite common at the time as it goes hand in hand.

In 1887, a weapon designer named C.W. Aydt joined the company and designed the Aydt rifle and pistol. At the beginning of the 20th century, Haenel massively produced the Mauser Model 98 for the German Army, which was used during the First World War. In 1921, another weapon designer, Hugo Schmeisser, joined the company. Soon after that, they started producing submachine guns, based on his design, despite a ban by The Treaty of Versailles. In 1928, the company introduced the MP28, which was used by German law enforcement.

Even with Schmeisser’s success, Haenel went bankrupt several times during that period. They formed an association named the United Suhl-Zella-Mehlisser Arms Factories with several other arms manufacturers. They produced over ten thousand units of the Sturmgewehr 44 for the Nazis. Following their defeat in the Second World War and the occupation by the Soviet Union, arms production companies were hit by the war reparations. Later on, Haenel began producing air and hunting rifles by the brand name Haenel Suhl.

In 2008, the company was reinstated and renamed to its original name but under different ownership. They introduced plenty of new hunting rifle series, including Jaeger 8, Jaeger 9, bolt-action Jaeger 10, semi-auto SLB 2000+, and Jaeger 11 shotgun. They also designed a new Jaeger NXT straight-pull rifle in 2021.

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 Rifle Review

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 is an over-under express rifle, meaning it has two rifle barrels, one on top of the other. The features are very similar to the ones of the Haenel Jaeger 8.10, an over-under combination rifle.

It uses a manual cocking system with a double lock and a single trigger. In order to cock the rifle, one must push the tang forward. The weapon has a free-floating lower rifle barrel, which increases accuracy when firing multiple times. It also has a mechanical adjustment system to zero the two barrels in windage and elevation.

Jaeger 8.11 measures 980 mm in length and has a 550 mm barrel. The walnut stock combines a pistol grip, a Bavarian cheek piece, and a rubber recoil pad.

Haenel Jaeger 8.11, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 1: Haenel Jaeger 8.11, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://horrido.sk/haenel-jaeger-811)

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 Calibers

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 is chambered for the following calibers:

.30-06 Spr.
.30R Blaser
8x57IRS
9.3x74R

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 receiver comes with a 12 mm dovetail rail for mounting purposes.

Haenel Jaeger 8.11, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 2: Haenel Jaeger 8.11 receiver, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://horrido.sk/haenel-jaeger-811)

Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

All rifles with a 12 mm dovetail rail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

All rifles with a 12 mm dovetail rail

Best Scope Mounts for Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Fixed Scope Mounts for Haenel Jaeger 8.11:

We recommend the Makipp fixed scope mount, made by the reliable German manufacturer, MAK. It is made of aluminum and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Repeatable Detachable Scope Mounts for Haenel Jaeger 8.11:

If you are looking for a mount that can be quickly detached while staying on point, this Recknagel SSK-II One-piece scope mount will make the perfect fit. It is made of black anodized aluminum and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Haenel Jaeger 8.11:

If you wish to mount a Picatinny rail on top of the dovetail, this is the right choice for you. It is made of aluminum and comes with a ten-year warranty.

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Haenel Jaeger 8.11

The History of Haenel Company

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 Rifle Review

Haenel Jaeger 8.11 Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Mounts Interchangeable With Haenel Jaeger 8.11

Best Scope Mounts for Haenel Jaeger 8.11

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