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Are deer management targets realistic without thermals?

Keen deer stalker, Dr Al Gabriel, wonders whether thermals are really a good thing, and whether he could hit his deer management targets without them. The first time I realised how dependent I had become on thermal scanners was over

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David Barrington Barnes on the arrival of does

Roe and fallow does present different challenges, but David Barrington Barnes always relishes his first sightings of the deer. Credit: Simon Roy Many years have elapsed since my best and most memorable encounter with deer. I was roe stalking in

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Mike Powell on foxing with the .17 Hornet

After a few years of foxing with the .17 Hornet, Mike Powell casts his verdict on the suitability of this varminting calibre I’ve now owned a .17 Hornet for over two years and in that time I’ve got to know

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Will O’Meara on the future of shooting

Having tested his kit and drawn his conclusions, Will O’Meara turns his attentions to the future of shooting and how to help it  This month’s article is a bit of a mixed bag; which is similar to the variety of

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Best centrefire rifles 2021 – our top picks

If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new releases on the market to catch your eye – whatever quarry you’re after. This time, we’re looking at the best centrefire rifles for 2021. Blaser R8 Ultimate The Blaser R8

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Fallow doe stalking w/ David Barrington Barnes

David Barrington Barnes is left frustrated following the difficulties he faced on his latest fallow doe stalking effort Credit: nickodoherty / Flickr Just three outings into the doe season I witnessed it happen. From my high seat I saw the

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Benefits of shooting sticks w/ Mark Ripley

Mark Ripley explores the benefits of shooting sticks and proves his point with an impressive foxing haul using the new five-legged Viperflex “With a new set of sticks to test it would have been rude not to take them out

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Game puff pie recipe

These enclosed puff pastry pies, also known as pithiviers, aren’t as fussy as they look. Serve with mash and gravy for a great winter warmer. Game Puff Pies Serves two Ingredients 50g Carrot, diced50g Onion, diced20g Chestnuts, chopped25g Pigeon, diced25g

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Best big game rifles 2021 – our top picks

When you need a performance that matters, you can count on these tried and tested picks, so here are our choices for the best big game rifles 2021. Mauser 98 Magnum Staying true to tradition, the new Model 98 Magnum

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Which hunting calibre is best?

Byron Pace puts the most common calibres head-to-head to determine which really is the best There are a few questions in rifle shooting that incite swarms of responses, polarise opinions, and likely end up in some form of argument. Asking

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