As the HIK brand starts to take off in the UK, Chris Parkin swoops in to test the Vulkan 35mm thermal monocular. HIK is showing strong growth in the UK so the chance to use one of their monoculars was…
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GBSA sponsor Pulsar Digex riflescope range review
Chris Parkin gives his verdict on the latest night vision riflescopes from Pulsar – the Digex range available in N450 and N455. Pulsar are the headline sponsors of this year’s Great British Shooting Awards. For more information, just visit: https://www.futureevents.uk/thegreatbritishshootingawards/home…
Leica PRS scope review w/ Chris Parkin
In this Leica PRS scope review, Chris Parkin explores it’s appeal for long-range shooters. The European optical manufacturers have undoubtedly been paying more attention to market trends and where “long-range” was and still is the number one buzzword or phrase,…
Zeiss’s DTI review with Chris Parkin
Chris Parkin gives his verdict on Zeiss’ first foray into thermal imaging, with the new DTI. It was only a matter of time before some of the big European names began to seriously flirt with night vision and thermal imaging, and…
Tagged with: Chris Parkin, deer, deer stalking, dti, hunt, monocular, night vision, product, quarry, review, thermal, thermal binocular, thermal imaging, zeiss
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ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III riflescope review
Chris Parkin finds that Primary Arms’ 1-6×24 riflescope is transformed into an awesome foxing option with the addition of the latest ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III. Primary Arms 1-6×24 Riflescope with ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III Primary Arms are offering…
Tagged with: acss predator reticle gen iii, cartridge, Chris Parkin, foxing, indoor, optics, primary arms, quarry, range, riflescope, rimfire, Sportsman Gun Centre, zoom
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Swapping between different rifle scopes – the latest Q&A
Our experts are back to answer more of your questions, including covering fox cubs, camo, and culling. Sporting Rifle experts: Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports journalist and optics reviewerFoxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expertLegal: Stuart Farr Lawyer specialising…
Tagged with: ask the experts, camo, Chris Parkin, culling, experts, fox, foxing, game, grouse, legal, mike powell, night vision, optics, partridge, picatinny, qa, ranges, rifle, rifle scopes, riflescope, scopes, sporting rifle, stuart farr
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Hawke Sidewinder review
Chris Parkin enjoys all of the benefits of of the brand new Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 6-24×56. Hawke has evolved significantly over the last few years, and the brand that was so easily assumed to be for air gunners has…
Zero Compromise ZC420 review
Chris Parkin investigates the latest addition to the UK riflescope market with the ZC420 from Austrian makers Zero Compromise. Zero Compromise Optic is a new name to UK shooters, and has been taken on by RUAG to add another brand…
Tagged with: battery, bergara, bullets, centrefires, Chris Parkin, grip, lens, mounting, ocular lens, optic, optics, picatinny, range, reticle, rifle, rimfire, rimfires, ruag, scope, scopes, shotguns, target, uk riflescope, uk shooters, zc420, zero, zero compromise optics, zeroing
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Swarovski Z8i 3.5-28×50 P Riflescope review
Chris Parkin takes a shine to the crystal-clear quality he finds inn Swarovski’s Z8i 3.5-28×50 P Riflescope with 4Ai reticle. When Swarovski scopes arrive, I’m always 99 per cent certain they are going to be pleasurable to live with and…
All the kit you need for foxing
If you’re going foxing, perhaps for the first time, and you’re wondering what kit you might need, well we have the ultimate guide for you. ATN X Sight 4K PRO ATN X Sight 4K PRO The ATN X-Sight is a…
Tagged with: ATN, Chris Parkin, digital, fox, foxes, foxing, Great British Shooting Awards, guide, Highland Outdoors, kit, lamps, mark ripley, mike powell, night master trident, night vision, nv scopes, optics, pulsar thermion, range, scope, Scott Country, shooting, sightmark wraith, thermal, Thomas Jacks, yukon sightline
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