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PARD 008P LRF review with Chris Parkin

Posted on March 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Spotting the ever growing popularity of the PARD NV units, Chris Parkin gets in on the action with the 008P LRF. The PARD name is one I have skirted for some time as they always seemed sold out due to…

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GBSA sponsor Pulsar Digex riflescope range review

Posted on March 3, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

Tagged with: binoculars, Chris Parkin, digex, nv, pulsar, range, review, rifle, riflescope, scope, sensor, shooting, shots, usb, zeroed
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B22 Precision rifle review with Mike Powell

Posted on February 11, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Powell gets himself acquainted with the latest tactical rifle launch from Savage and MDT, in his B22 Precision rifle review Ahead of this B22 Precision rifle review, were I to be totally honest, I would have to say that…

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How to see if my NV rifle scope is losing zero when I change batteries: Your questions answered

Posted on February 9, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

More of your questions answered from fox calling to deer stalking at night and minimum calibres required. Legal: David Barrington Barnes Solicitor turned specialist firearms law advisor Foxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expert Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports…

Tagged with: .223, calibres, deer, deer act 1991, deer law, deer stalking, fox, fox calling, FoxPro, long range, market, mount, night shooting, night vision, nv rifle, picatinny, rifle, rimfire, scope, shooter, technique, zero
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Foxing and doe stalking with Mark Ripley

Posted on February 5, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Plans for a lazy weekend are dashed as Mark Ripley is called into action on fallow does and foxes in heat. It had been a long week and I’d been working away with early starts, travel and late nights and…

Tagged with: deer, doe, does, fallow, fox, foxes, mark ripley, rifle, scope, shoot, shooting
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Leica PRS scope review w/ Chris Parkin

Posted on February 3, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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,…

Tagged with: Chris Parkin, ffp, hunting, hunting scope, leica prs, lens, optical, parallax, range, rifle, scope, shooter, shooters, target
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Saim SCL35 review w/ Mark Ripley

Posted on January 30, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mark Ripley has kept a close eye on thermal imagers in 2020 – and this time he’s back with a Saim SCL35 review. Thermal and night vision products have quickly become very popular with stalkers and particularly fox and vermin…

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Don’t miss the latest Ask the Experts

Posted on January 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our experts are back to answer more of your questions – covering lamping, licensing and more Got a question? Contact: ollie.harvey@futurenet.com or post your question to: Sporting Rifle, Future, Quay House,The Ambury,Bath BA1 1UA. Your Sporting Rifle experts Foxing: Mike Powell…

Tagged with: ask the experts, David Barrington Barnes, deer, FAC, firearms, foxing, lamping, law, led light, licensing, mark ripley, mike powell, quarry, scope, shooting, shotgun, shotgun certificate, sporting rifle, stalking
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Tikka T1X rifle review

Posted on January 9, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Element Optics Nexus review

Posted on December 18, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mark Ripley is in for a shock when he tests out the new kid on the block, the Element Optics Nexus, against his tried and trusted Nightforce scope I’ve always been a die-hard Nightforce fan, and they are indeed high-quality…