Now that lockdown is easing and we can get back out in the countryside, we’ve put together a list of the best scopes for 2020 ATN Mars 4 640x480HD ATN Mars 4 640x480HD The ‘next-gen’ Mars 4 640×480 HD riflescope…
Best scopes for 2020 – our top picks
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The Shooting Show with arch decoyer Geoff Garrod
Arch decoyer Geoff Garrod is back on crop protection duties in this week’s episode of The Shooting Show, trying to deter the wood pigeon hordes from a precious oilseed crop. Everything is against him as the wind dictates the hide…
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.204 Ruger calibre for foxing with Mike Powell
Mike Powell explores the history of the .204 Ruger calibre and tests it as a foxing round with his trusty custom rifle. The H-S Precision actioned .204 Ruger from Mike Norris has proved its worth Over the many years I’ve…
Customising rifles – is it the future?
Budgets are bigger and tastes are changing; Ollie Harvey explores the growing trend for customised rifles. Why do so many purchases end up being a compromise in some way or another? This happens in most industries, including the rifle market,…
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The Pard NV007 review with Mark Ripley
Mark Ripley tests the living daylights out of the NV007 from Pard The Pard NV007 It’s very much the case with most things in life that you get what you pay for. However every now and again you get what…
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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…
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…
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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,…
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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…
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Best stalking scopes 2020: Our top 8 picks
As lockdown eases and retail comes back to life, you might be thinking about getting a new scope for stalking. To help, we asked Sporting Rifle contributor Byron Pace to pick his top 8 best stalking scopes. Of course, with…
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