Chris Parkin

All the kit you need for foxing

Posted on March 11, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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. Don’t miss part two of our guide coming soon! ATN X Sight 4K PRO The…

Eight times the appeal

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

An eight-factor mag scope at this price point could be a revolution – Chris Parkin sees if the Nikko Stirling Octa lives up to the hype. As the years and technology have rolled along, we have become more accustomed to…

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Glass for the glen

Posted on January 17, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Get spying with these binoculars, which boast the optical quality and stability you need for hind stalking on the hill. Vortex Fury HD 5000 Two of the most important pieces of hunting gear combined into one powerful, long-ranging unit, Fury…

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Gun review: Tactical triumph

Posted on December 22, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin finds himself warming to American scopes as he reviews the Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II in 3.5-21×50. This is my third encounter with Bushnell’s Elite Tactical range, and I was pleased to report this latest unit has exceeded…

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The ultimate Christmas gift list

Posted on November 29, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Sporting Rifle team have put together a list of everything they want for Christmas – and we reckon you’ll want it all too… Eley Hawk Diary The Eley Hawk 2020 shooter’s diary is available to order directly from Eley…

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Love at first Sightline!

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

The next generation of affordable NV is here: it’s the Yukon Sightline and Chris Parkin finds himself truly enamoured The Yukon Photon has been a superb first step into the night vision world for more than five years, and as…

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A closer look at GBSA nominated Wicked Tripod

Posted on November 6, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

As we count down to the second annual Great British Shooting Awards next February, we’re taking a look at Scott Country’s Wicked Rekon Tripod. To find out more about the Great British Shooting Awards, just visit: http://bit.ly/gbsa156 The Wicked Rekon…

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Chris Parkin tests the Mars 4 from ATN

Posted on November 4, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Chris Parkin hopes for an otherworldly performance he assesses the newest thermal imager from ATN, the Mars 4 The ATN Mars 4 has looks similar to its NV sibling, the X-Sight, except for the reflective silver sheen to the 47mm…

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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…