calibres

Best centrefire rifles 2021 – our top picks

Posted on February 26, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new releases on the market to catch your eye – whatever quarry you’re after. This time, we’re looking at the best centrefire rifles for 2021. Blaser R8 Ultimate The Blaser R8…

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How to see if my NV rifle scope is losing zero when I change batteries: Your questions answered

Posted on February 9, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

More of your questions answered from fox calling to deer stalking at night and minimum calibres required. Legal: David Barrington Barnes Solicitor turned specialist firearms law advisor Foxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expert Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports…

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.204 Ruger calibre for foxing with Mike Powell

Posted on July 19, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

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Speed or power in rifle ammo – which is the best?

Posted on July 5, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

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Best rifle cartridges for roe

Posted on June 29, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Expect a busy return to deer stalking and load up with this range of exceptional rounds for the coming season. Extreme Point Copper Impact Extreme Point Copper Impact Winchester’s Extreme Point ammo, which sports an extra-large tip for maximum energy…

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Best centrefire rifles for 2020

Posted on May 23, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new rifles on the market to catch your eye, so here is our selection of best centrefire rifles for 2020. Blaser R8 Ultimate Blaser R8 Ultimate First up on our best…

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Remington 700 SPS Varmint review

Posted on April 20, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Foxing expert Mike Powell reviews Remington 700 SPS Varmint sporting a Form Carro Stock. Mike Powell puts the Remington 700 SPS Varmint to the test My personal involvement with this rifle has been very limited so I was really looking…

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Cracking combo

Posted on December 11, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Stuart Wilson finds bags of appeal in a .223 rifle package based on a Remington 700 with McMillan stock and GPO Evolve scope. So my shooting friends know, I am a big fan of the Remington 700 action, and over…

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Ask the experts

Posted on October 21, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…