Paul Childerley emphasises the virtue of selflessness as he makes the snap decision to turn down a trophy buck in favour of a cull candidate on a May stalk
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Sako 85 Review
Sako has produced many excellent rifles over the years. There are few hunters around the world who will not be familiar with the brand, and the response is usually the same: ‘Sako makes some great rifles.’
Bullets and their ballistics
Byron Pace takes a close look at bullet weight, sectional density, construction, velocity and how those features impact ballistic performance To finish where we left off last time, we need to do a case study of sectional density to reinforce…
Boar on the Danube
Paul Childerley shares his experiences from a recent boar and red deer hunt in Hungary, and lets slip about his fears of crossing the Danube at night
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Sako 85 Review
The Sako Varmint Laminated Stainless is made with medium- to long-range hunters in mind, as well as maybe target shooters who are looking for proven and consistent accuracy. It did not disappoint.
Sako A7 Review
When I heard that Sako was launching a new rifle, I immediately assumed the 85 would be receiving a facelift – much like when the 75 got an upgrade.
Four for the price of one
The Sako Quad Hunter is an innovative rimfire with four calibres to choose from. Mike Powell puts it through its paces
Bothered by a buck
Roebuck fraying proves an early season problem for Tony Megson, who has to get his hands and knees dirty to catch up with his quarry
Turning Japanese
Delving into the interesting history of the Howa 1500, Byron Pace takes a closer look at this top-value rifle with Japanese heritage
Mud, sweat and deer
Battling swamps and heavy rain, Tony Megson is on the hunt for an injured roe doe, but the deer have other ideas…
