Stuart Wilson finds that ‘good things often come in small packages’ as he gets to grips with a newly calibred American hero – the Mossberg Patriot Predator A fluted barrel helps save weight and aids cooling Mossberg has been making…
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SPONSORED: Hammerli Tac R1 .22 LR
Manufactured in Germany, the Hammerli Tac R1 .22 LR boasts many features you may not expect to find on a rifle with an RRP price tag of just £499. The build quality and heavy weight of this rifle really stands…
Will O’Meara’s rifle training progress
Will O’Meara continues to lock down on his training, and is looking at ways to maximise his progress. Rifle training tips from Will O’Meara Last month, we covered some of the fine-tuning and set-up aspects of training. This month, we…
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CZ 527 Varmint review
Mike Powell is here with his latest rifle review, and this time he’s testing out the CZ 527 Varmint. MIke Powell tests out the CZ 527 Varmint Over the many years that I’ve been shooting, one make of rifle seems…
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Best sporting rifles: our top 10 list
Take a look at Gun Trade News’ top picks for best sporting rifles Best sporting rifles: Howa Bravo First in the list of best sporting rifles is the Howa Bravo provides essential chassis benefits combined with conventional target and varmint…
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How to build your dream rifle
Will O’Meara shares his thoughts and analysis on an upcoming rifle build, from calibre selection to stock type, bolt and barrel construction and magazine options
Ask the experts
Our team of experts solves five more of your burning questions, from cabinets to camo Optics Q: NV and thermal scope manufacturers of late seem to be increasing the eye relief of their scopes – up to 90mm from the…
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Ask the experts
Our team of experts solves five more of your burning questions, from calibres to cleaning. Got a question? Then Contact: colin.fallon@futurenet.com or post your question to: Sporting Rifle, Future Publishing Ltd, Units 1-3, Sugarbrook Court, Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EX.…
The top 10 new rifle releases
If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new releases on the market to catch your eye – whatever quarry you’re after. Rimfire 1. Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr Steyr Mannlicher haven’t offered rimfires for years – but the Zephyr…
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The calibre hunter
Sometimes cartridges are ahead of their time. That was certainly true with the .244 H&H, remarks Byron Pace. Historically, cartridge development has gone through phases, which inevitably return again decades later, whether that be smaller and faster or bigger and…
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