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Living up to the hype? Tim takes on the Merkel RX Helix’s reputation

Slicker than slick

By Tim Pilbeam on May 11, 2012

Merkel’s RX Helix is commonly called the fastest take-down straight pull on the market. Tim Pilbeam tests those claims

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Testing indicated you can’t get much more out of a varminting calibre than Hornady manages

Foxing fantastic

By Tim Pilbeam on April 30, 2012

Tim Pilbeam reviews the Hornady Varmint range and sees how Joyce Hornady’s vision has propelled the company to success

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The palmswell was perfect and the trigger felt fantastic

A varminter’s dream

By Tim Pilbeam on April 24, 2012

Long-range varminting specialist Tim Pilbeam gets his hands on a rifle that’s tailored to his favoured discipline: the Remington 700 VSSF in .220 Swift

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On test: This time, it's Tim’s developments awaiting a verdict

Get Shortie

By Tim Pilbeam on March 28, 2012

Tim Pilbeam delves into the practicalities of getting experimental with shortened-barrel rifles, taking his .308 rifle barrel down to 16in and gauging the results

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A shot off sticks as Tim tests the T3 in various situations

The hunter rises

By Tim Pilbeam on February 17, 2012

It’s a high-powered incarnation of one of the most popular all-round rifles around. Tim Pilbeam tests the Tikka T3 Hunter in .300 WSM topped with a Leupold XVR scope

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In the field: Tim tests the Savage's abilities by taking it out after crows

American dream

By Tim Pilbeam on January 14, 2012

Tim Pilbeam puts the Savage Model 12BTCSS Varminter Thumbhole through its paces at increasingly long ranges

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Simplicity at its finest: The sleek design of the X-Bolt is certainly appealing

The X factor

By Tim Pilbeam on December 13, 2011

The Browning X-Bolt is the newest model of one of Tim Pilbeam’s favourite rifles – so his expectations are high for this versatile rifle

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Double vision: Testing the Eotech sight with both eyes open. It might not be intuitive but it works surprisingly well

Multi talented

By Tim Pilbeam on November 26, 2011

The Ruger Gunsite Scout aims to be a .308 to suit all purposes. Tim Pilbeam finds out whether it succeeds

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The Lynx rifle and Zeiss glass make a formidable set-up

The Lynx effect

By Tim Pilbeam on October 11, 2011

Tim Pilbeam tests the Lynx 94 Hunter, and finds that years of experience in manufacturing biathlon guns can make for an exquisite rifle and a very enjoyable shoot indeed

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Designed as a varminting rifle, the Mauser MO3 is versatile enough to be used in many situations

Extreme quality

By Tim Pilbeam on September 10, 2011

The Mauser MO3 Extreme .223 Carbine is designed as a varminting rifle. Are its uses wider than that? Tim Pilbeam tests its performance in all conditions and at every distance

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