News
Play a different tune
In another effort to turn the UK government and public against the badger cull, Queen guitarist Brian May has adopted a method he at least knows more about than he does wildlife: song writing
Woods under pressure from wild boar
A Forestry Commission survey suggests that a cull may be required to control the wild boar population in the Forest of Dean
Tight fit for firearms
Royal Mail has decided that it will still allow the transportation of firearms and their component parts in the post – but there’s a catch
Reviews
Lynx on test
Field-testing a new offering from Finland’s Pirkan ASE, Tim Pilbeam is impressed by the rifle’s speed and capabilities in harsh weather conditions
Made for champions
Putting the fullbore rifles aside, Byron Pace takes a look at the Anschütz 1517 and is overall very pleased with what he finds
Shades of brass
Laurie Holland identifies some important considerations to take on board when full length sizing cases
Features
Fortuitous June
June may not be regarded as the best month for roebuck stalking, but editor Pete Carr says it’s still worth a punt as results can often be surprising
Bested by a buck
Recalling some of this year’s stalks, David Barrington Barnes takes the bucks with the bogs and looks ahead to a flourishing June
Group therapy
Andy Malcolm takes his roe stalking rifle in for a long-overdue service and keenly awaits the improved results on the hill
