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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Mike Powell reviews the Pulsar Accolade
Mike Powell turns his eye – well, both eyes – to the Pulsar Accolade thermal binocular and its eye strain-reducing capabilities. Pulsar are the headline sponsors of this year’s Great British Shooting Awards. For more information, just visit: http://bit.ly/304ALSC Fox…
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Mike Powell reviews the Pulsar Forward F455
Start of the foxes’ mating season w/ Mike Powell
A guide to field foxing
As we move through the busy winter period, foxing aficionado Mike Powell presents his various fox control methods A heavy snowfall often means the stalking rifle is left in the cabinet, but for those of us with time-sapping work commitments,…
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Swapping between different rifle scopes – the latest Q&A
Our experts are back to answer more of your questions, including covering fox cubs, camo, and culling. Sporting Rifle experts: Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports journalist and optics reviewerFoxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expertLegal: Stuart Farr Lawyer specialising…
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Sako Model 85 .223 review with Mike Powell
Having grown fond of foxing with the Sako Model 85 .223, Mike Powell gets to grip with the updated XS Varmint version in .204 Ruger Many years ago, I owned a Sako Model 85 in .223 calibre that served me…
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The Savage A22 semi-auto review
Mike Powell tests a Savage semi-auto the best way he knows how: By expending large amounts of .22LR ammo The bolt in the closed position. Note the Accutrigger and Picatinny rail Semi-automatic .22LR rifles have always had a big following;…
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Are you prepared for late summer?
Get your equipment ready and sharpen up your fieldcraft, says Mike Powell – things are about to get busy… Credit:Rob Janné / Getty Images Late summer is a really busy time for me and my shooting mate, Callum. In the…
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