Chris Dalton is impressed with his 2020 kitbag – including the Haenel Jaeger 10 in .243 and Leupold VX6-HD For some time now, I have been working with Viking Arms and, as a result, using rifles out of the Haenel…
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Chris Dalton on his 2020 kitbag
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Lead-shot ban: The impact on rifle shooting
The lead-shot debate will soon impact rifle ammo – Byron Pace suggests informed research to get ahead of the game. Without question, the most hotly debated topic in the last couple of weeks has been the use of lead ammunition in the…
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12 top picks for winter clothing
We have a dozen cozy clothing options to keep you warm through the winter Bisley Thinsulate Mitts A perennial favourite, these cleverly designed mitts double up as a full glove for when you want that extra warmth and a mitten…
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Why do you hunt?
There’s a growing gulf in the perception of different forms of hunting – but, Byron Pace warns, we can’t entirely discard ‘trophy hunting’ in favour of ‘meat hunting’ or conservation will suffer. I start this article with a request. We…
BREAKING: IWA OutdoorClassics 2021 cancelled
The 2021 edition of the biggest European shooting, hunting and country lifestyle trade show of the year, IWA, has been cancelled. For the second time since March, IWA has been left with no choice but to cancel their 2021 show…
Pete Carr’s ultimate challenge
Pete Carr takes on what must be the most difficult sporting endeavour the Highlands have to offer: the Macnab Credit: Dgwildlife / iStock / Getty Images Plus I have spent a significant part of my shooting career north of the…
SPONSORED: Real World Hunting International
Conservation is at the heart of everything RWI do. It’s a well-known fact that game farms are leading the way for sustainable hunting, and Olivewoods is no exception to this. Olivewoods Game Farm is located 1-hour north-east of Port Elizabeth…
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Fox hunting with Mark Ripley
Some foxes manage to defy the odds, much to the frustration of seasoned shooters. Mark Ripley tries to take his chances with one particular adversary. Anyone who regularly undertakes fox-control duties, particularly on farms, will have at some point come…
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SPONSORED: Wraith 4-32x50mm Digital Riflescope
Use the darkness to your advantage with the Sightmark Wraith. The advanced 1920×1080 HD sensor provides a full-colour clarity for daytime use and with a simple press of a button switches to the black and white or emerald viewing option…
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How to get the best aim when shooting uphill or downhill
How do you adjust point of aim when shooting uphill or downhill? Will O’Meara says there are numerous factors to consider when shooting at an angle. “Imagine you are shooting from the top of a cliff to a target on…
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