Tim Pilbeam tests a rifle and scope combo from across the Atlantic: the Marlin X7 in .243 and the Weaver Super Slam scope
Optics
A varminter’s dream
Long-range varminting specialist Tim Pilbeam gets his hands on a rifle that’s tailored to his favoured discipline: the Remington 700 VSSF in .220 Swift
Spy by night
Whether you need to keep an eye on your quarry or just enjoy watching the wildlife, Sporting Rifle’s Mike Powell has the lowdown on the technology to help you do it
Thermal head-to-head
Simon Barr has a heated debate over two leading thermal imaging units currently on the market and available to night shooters
Quality will out
Mike Powell receives a Steyr Half Stock Mountain Classic to test – and has a hard time giving it back
Practicality and more
Mike Powell checks out the Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker, which shows its quality despite Charlie proving elusive
Tremendous Titan
Mark Stone tests the RWS Titan 6 in .243, finding that RWS deserves to be known in the UK for more than just its ammo
Ready for anything
Tim Pilbeam tests the Sako 85 Varmint Laminated Stainless in .222, and finds a plethora of uses – from vermin shooting to long-range shots – for this solid rifle topped with Leupold glass
Side by side
Tim Pilbeam gets his hands on a bit of class, and itches to get an invitation to some overseas shooting to put an exquisite double rifle through its paces
