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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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Ralph Pace gets to grips with this innovatively designed rifle

Continental craftsmanship

By Byron Pace on February 5, 2012

Sporting Rifle’s Byron Pace takes the Sauer 202 Classic for a range test and discovers German engineering at its finest

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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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Complete package: The rifle, scope and mod combine to make a light, accurate and reliable set-up

Quality will out

By Mike Powell on January 7, 2012

Mike Powell receives a Steyr Half Stock Mountain Classic to test – and has a hard time giving it back

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The quality of the Kimber was obvious, not least through its 'pointable' nature

Classic Kimber

By Byron Pace on December 27, 2011

Sporting Rifle’s Byron Pace reviews the 84M Classic Select in .243 from Kimber, distributed in the UK by Riflecraft, and endorses this excellent value off-the-shelf rifle

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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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Double the use: The .243 Composite Stalker can be invaluable as both a foxing tool and a deer rifle

Practicality and more

By Mike Powell on October 25, 2011

Mike Powell checks out the Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker, which shows its quality despite Charlie proving elusive

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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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Small, light and comfortable, Tikka's T3 Laminated Stainless is an ideal stalking companion

Top reputation

By Colin Fallon on September 24, 2011

Testing the Laminated Stainless model in .243, Mark Stone finds out why the Tikka T3 is known as a top all-round rifle for stalkers and keepers

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