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…
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New shooting products on the market soon
We take a look at the products that will improve your stalking through AW20. Swazi whisper biboverpants For extreme weather protection, Swazi Apparel has developed Whisper Biboverpants for the toughest of outdoor conditions. Made from Swazi’s Watershield AEGIS 3-Layer Whisper…
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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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Sightmark Wraith 4K review
Foxer Mark Ripley takes the new Sightmark Wraith 4K on patrol, and puts the night vision viewer through its paces. As most readers will be aware, I’m a fan of the Sightmark Wraith HD, which offers exceptional value for money and…
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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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Shooting and Countryman Show cancelled
With Manchester on lockdown, The Shooting and Countryman Show have made the decision to cancel their 2020 event, which was set to take place from 19-20 September. The show was relocated to EventCity in Manchester earlier this year, following a…
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Campaign launched to get venison market back on track
An innovative working group has been created across England and Wales to reignite the venison market. The group will focus on strengthening existing markets and opening new channels to counter competition provided by imports and reduced demand due to Covid-19.The…
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Savage BA Stealth review
Mark Ripley takes delivery of a new foxing rifle, the Savage BA Stealth review, and after the customary range work, wastes no time in getting it blooded in the field. If there’s one thing that’s always exciting other than gaining…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
The Shooting Show – Yorkshire roebuck calling in the rut with Debra Carr
In this weeks instalment, cameraman Stuart Wilson follows Debra Carr and her Merkel Helix 30-06 around Yorkshire on a Roebuck calling shooting exercise. SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: We are offering a 10% discount on all Field Sports magazine subscriptions. All you need…
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Posted in News, The Shooting Show
The Shooting Show – Varminting with Mark Ripley
In this episode Mark Ripley – aka 260rips – is targeting rabbits at long range using the signature edition tripod from Scott Country and the Element Nexus scope from the Sportsman Gun Centre. RPR SPONSORSHIP OFFER: Richard Paul Russell Ltd…
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Posted in News, The Shooting Show
