Stuart Wilson finds that ‘good things often come in small packages’ as he gets to grips with a newly calibred American hero – the Mossberg Patriot Predator A fluted barrel helps save weight and aids cooling Mossberg has been making…
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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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Chris Dalton on his 2020 kitbag
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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Posted in Features, Hunting
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SPONSORED: Hammerli Tac R1 .22 LR
Manufactured in Germany, the Hammerli Tac R1 .22 LR boasts many features you may not expect to find on a rifle with an RRP price tag of just £499. The build quality and heavy weight of this rifle really stands…
Early season stalking with Will O’Meara
As Will O’Meara gears up for early season stalking in Ireland, he suggests his top tips for getting ahead of the game. Some preseason checks should help avoid disaster On some parts of the world, hunting is a year-round activity.…
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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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Speed or power in rifle ammo – which is the best?
Should your ammo offer speed or power? Will O’Meara compares the leading loads. Should your ammo offer speed or power? Will O’Meara compares the leading loads This season, I have had the privilege of using new rifles in new calibres…
The Shooting Show – Chris Dalton goes Roe Deer stalking
It’s a local stalk this time around, Chris and Graeme get the call from a farmer friend about some roe hammering his re-stock site so hop to it. The deer seem intent on giving the guys the run around for…
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CZ 527 Varmint review
Mike Powell is here with his latest rifle review, and this time he’s testing out the CZ 527 Varmint. MIke Powell tests out the CZ 527 Varmint Over the many years that I’ve been shooting, one make of rifle seems…
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Remington 700 SPS Varmint review
Foxing expert Mike Powell reviews Remington 700 SPS Varmint sporting a Form Carro Stock. Mike Powell puts the Remington 700 SPS Varmint to the test My personal involvement with this rifle has been very limited so I was really looking…
