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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Best centrefire rifles 2021 – our top picks
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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Red hind stalking w/ Chris Dalton
Unfortunate circumstances means there has to be a quick change of plan for Chris Dalton as he stalks red hinds at Kinnaird You can plan all you like… It’s funny how the best laid plans in stalking often don’t materialise…
30 Kit bag essentials
Check out the ultimate kit list – with 30 essential accessories for stalking in 2021 1 – Lady Gabby Jacket The Lady Gabby jacket is the female version of Deerhunter’s award-winning Pro Gamekeeper jacket. This jacket is the answer to…
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Tikka T1X rifle review
Stuart Wilson gets to grips with the Tikka T1X and discovers rimfire excellence concealed in a centrefire disguise Rimfires, particularly the .22LR variety are probably my most-used and most-loved guns. A mooch around your ground with a decent .22LR slung…
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Best night vision options on the market
Night vision is the fastest growing market in the field sports industry – find out why with these after dark options Yukon Sightline Yukon Sightline New from Yukon is the Sightline, a series of digital NV scopes available with either…
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Top tips for quarry calling
David Barrington Barnes recalls the lessons learned from previous outings and explores the art of calling for quarry. Where are many good reasons for the great enjoyment that deerstalkers derive from their pursuit of deer. High among them are the…
The latest on upcoming gun dog exams
Preparations for this year’s gun dogs exams were well underway, but Belgian lockdown restrictions meant an anxious wait for those in training, as Rudi van Kets reports. Dogs and trainers – but who needs the most work? Who among us…
CZ 452 American review
Stuart Wilson familiarises himself with the CZ 452 American – the ‘first and last’ firearm for the hunter gatherer. My introduction to shooting came at an early age: rabbiting with my dad, keeping football pitches clear of damage from quite…
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Interview: Expert riflesmith Andrew Evans-Hendrick
Riflecraft’s head riflesmith and director, Andrew Evans-Hendrick shares the past, present and future of the customisation specialists. How many years have you been a custom rifle builder? Riflecraft Ltd was started to fill a gap in the then commercial rifle…
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