Chris Parkin

Chris is a former Great Britain Team archer. He is now one of the UK’s most respected gun writers and regularly reviews optics for Shooting Times. He is both a hunter and target shooter and his equipment reviews are read keenly by many.

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Best binoculars for hunting – our top five selection

October 28, 2021

What size of binoculars would you recommend for deer stalking? Is there a good compromise that can be used for both woodland and open hill work?

Our reviewer tries out two top thermal imaging scopes. What did he discover?

July 7, 2021

The cost of a top thermal-imaging scope could easily exceed that of your day scope or rifle. At the high end of its range, Pulsar offers two distinct options: the…

Three of the best new rimfires

August 12, 2019

During the past 18 months, three completely new rifles with action designs set to reinvigorate the rimfire market have been launched. Each is available in .22 RF and .17 HMR…

New thermal-imaging kit – whether you’re shooting pests or controlling stock levels

March 28, 2019

There is no doubt that thermal-imaging equipment must be at the forefront of shooting technology. It comes with a moral argument about sporting ethics versus serious vermin control at the…