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The Shooting Show – Pea crop protection with Gerwyn Jones
The pea fields are in need of some Gerwyn Jones crop protection skills as squadrons of wood pigeons are devastating the vulnerable greens. It’s tight timing too for the skilled pigeon shooter to decoy the winged menaces with heavy rain…
Red stag season – all the kit you’ll need
With red stags back in our sights from 1 August, we look at the essential equipment that makes up the ultimate stalker’s kitbag. Hawke Frontier 2.5-15×50 LR Dot Riflescope Hawke Frontier 2.5-15×50 LR Dot Riflescope The essential stalking scope featuring an exposed,…
Can isolation impact your FACs? Find out in our Q&A
Our experts solve more of your burning questions, including how self-isolation can impact your FACs Legal Question: Having been a shotgun user for many years – for both clays and game – I was recently asked to shoot foxes on…
Reviews
Model 16 AccuStalker review with Mike Powell
Mike Powell gives his verdict on another Savage Arms speciality – this time, the Model 16 AccuStalker. The American firm of Savage Rifles really needs no introduction as the name has been synonymous with well-built, accurate and reliable rifles for…
Pulsar Digex riflescope range review
Chris Parkin gives his verdict on the latest night vision riflescopes from Pulsar – the Digex range available in N450 and N455. Pulsar’s new Digex N450 night vision riflescope features a state of the art 1280×720 CMOS HD sensor which…
243 Model 11 from Savage review
The weight is over for Mike Powell as he enjoys the perks of the slimline .243 Model 11 from Savage. Having owned and shot rifles for more years than I care to remember one thing has become clear to me:…
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Speed or power in rifle ammo – which is the best?
Should your ammo offer speed or power? Will O’Meara compares the leading loads. Should your ammo offer speed or power? Will O’Meara compares the leading loads This season, I have had the privilege of using new rifles in new calibres…
Long range foxing with Mark Ripley
Mark Ripley explains the art of long range foxing and recalls his ten longest foxing kills to date. The subject of shooting any living creature is always one that will attract controversy but add to that the aspect of doing…
Guide to foxing in midsummer
With fox cubs making their first appearances of the year, Mike Powell shares his advice for vermin control during the summer months. Despite the problems we are all encountering this year, for gamekeepers in particular the summer workload continues. Much…
