Chris Parkin

Sporting Rifle 174 is out NOW

Posted on October 17, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

November brings possibly the biggest change of seasons in the whole year, as roebucks go out of season and females of the roe, red, fallow and sika species all come in, as well as Chinese water deer of both sexes.…

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Sporting Rifle 173 is out NOW

Posted on September 19, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Stag stalking on the hill is one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable experiences a UK deer stalker can have – and issue 173 is here to help you! We’re here to make the most of that trip to the…

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New scope on the block

Posted on August 27, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin is impressed by a tactically styled scope from new arrival DD Optics DD Optics have jumped into the UK optics market thanks to importer RUAG making a shrewd move to distribute and promote the German brand before anyone…

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Chris Parkin reviews Blaser optics

Posted on August 9, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Blaser isn’t just a rifle or shotgun brand – it’s a big name in the optics world, too, and Chris Parkin has one of their flagship offerings on test Blaser, as a brand, have a very loyal following, and when…

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Hawke’s newest release

Posted on June 18, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

The newest release from Hawke is perfectly suited to use on a .22, finds Chris Parkin. Hawke’s Frontier Mil-Pro riflescope is due on sale this summer and has a huge amount to offer rifle shooters across a broad range of…

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Sporting Rifle 169 is on sale NOW

Posted on May 30, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest issue of Sporting Rifle Magazine is available for purchase now! July sees the start of the roe rut, the opening of the stag season in Scotland, as well as summer stalks abroad and the ever-present muntjac and fox.…

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Ultimate stalking gear (part 2)

Posted on May 14, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

In the second part of our guide, we bring you everything you could think of. From suits to sticks, cartridges to cameras – we’ve got everything you need to survive stalks and have happy hunts throughout the season. Bushnell Forge…

Optics test with Chris Parkin: Schmidt & Bender Polar T96

Posted on April 15, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

In terms of light transmission, the Schmidt & Bender Polar T96 may just be the king of riflescopes. Chris Parkin tests to see if it stands up to his intense scrutiny. Schmidt & Bender’s T96 riflescope claims the highest light…

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Red dot revolution

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

Aimpoint is known for setting the standard in red dot sights, and Chris Parkin is among the first to test the company’s new offering, the ACRO C-1. The new ACRO C-1 red dot sight from Aimpoint is the next step…