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Mossberg Patriot Predator review with Stuart Wilson

Posted on March 6, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Best centrefire rifles 2021 – our top picks

Posted on February 26, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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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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Early season stalking with Will O’Meara

Posted on September 9, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on September 7, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Using gundogs to track stags

Posted on September 4, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

While tracking red stags with two American clients at Kinnaird, Chris Dalton needs a little help from man’s best friend. October, as you would imagine, sees me at Kinnaird Estate in Perthshire, stalking red deer in the rut; a significant…

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Model 16 AccuStalker review with Mike Powell

Posted on July 13, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Powell gives his verdict on another Savage Arms speciality – this time, the Model 16 AccuStalker. The American firm of Savage Rifles really needs no introduction as the name has been synonymous with well-built, accurate and reliable rifles for…

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243 Model 11 from Savage review

Posted on June 12, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The weight is over for Mike Powell as he enjoys the perks of the slimline .243 Model 11 from Savage. Having owned and shot rifles for more years than I care to remember one thing has become clear to me:…

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Best centrefire rifles for 2020

Posted on May 23, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new rifles on the market to catch your eye, so here is our selection of best centrefire rifles for 2020. Blaser R8 Ultimate Blaser R8 Ultimate First up on our best…

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CZ 527 Varmint review

Posted on May 20, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…