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PARD 008P LRF review with Chris Parkin

Posted on March 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Spotting the ever growing popularity of the PARD NV units, Chris Parkin gets in on the action with the 008P LRF. The PARD name is one I have skirted for some time as they always seemed sold out due to…

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How to see if my NV rifle scope is losing zero when I change batteries: Your questions answered

Posted on February 9, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

More of your questions answered from fox calling to deer stalking at night and minimum calibres required. Legal: David Barrington Barnes Solicitor turned specialist firearms law advisor Foxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expert Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports…

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The best rifle and scope combo with Will O’Meara

Posted on December 14, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Will O’Meara crunches the numbers as he investigates the rifle and scope combo that’s shaking up his shooting performance New rifle, new scope, ‘wind dots’, ‘speed drops’ and ‘quick millers’… are you ready? I recently got my hands on the…

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Best rifles for foxing

Posted on November 30, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Errant foxes can be an issue all year every year, so we’ve picked ten rifles that will help you keep Charlie at bay. Steyr Arms Zephyr II The Zephyr II was announced by Steyr in 2016 and continues to be…

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Swapping between different rifle scopes – the latest Q&A

Posted on October 24, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Sightmark Wraith 4K review

Posted on September 21, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Foxer Mark Ripley takes the new Sightmark Wraith 4K on patrol, and puts the night vision viewer through its paces. As most readers will be aware, I’m a fan of the Sightmark Wraith HD, which offers exceptional value for money and…

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Zero Compromise ZC420 review

Posted on August 24, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin investigates the latest addition to the UK riflescope market with the ZC420 from Austrian makers Zero Compromise. Zero Compromise Optic is a new name to UK shooters, and has been taken on by RUAG to add another brand…

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Gun review: Tactical triumph

Posted on December 22, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin finds himself warming to American scopes as he reviews the Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II in 3.5-21×50. This is my third encounter with Bushnell’s Elite Tactical range, and I was pleased to report this latest unit has exceeded…

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Cracking combo

Posted on December 11, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Stuart Wilson finds bags of appeal in a .223 rifle package based on a Remington 700 with McMillan stock and GPO Evolve scope. So my shooting friends know, I am a big fan of the Remington 700 action, and over…

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Yukon Sightline review with Chris Parkin

Posted on November 19, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

The next generation of affordable NV is here: it’s the Yukon Sightline review, as Chris Parkin finds himself truly enamoured The Yukon Photon has been a superb first step into the night vision world for more than five years, and…