The Winchester 101 shotgun was created and designed by American Winchester engineers. But in my opinion the Winchester 101 shotgun owes much to Browning, in terms of appearance and influence. …
Mike George
Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle review
Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle review: The Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle is a traditional, and well-built, stalking rifle.
Second-hand Baikal shotgun review
The reason, like the guns themselves, is simple. Baikal shotguns were – and still are – cheap and reliable. In the UK they have brought thousands of people with very…
Second-hand Browning Grand Prix Sporter
A second-hand Browning Grand Prix Sporter is basically a B525. It's an ideal Sporter and not too heavy for the occasional day’s field shooting
What does pinless mean?
A pinless lockplate is one which has no visible screw heads, Mike explains
Is it safe to remove rust from cartridges and use them?
It could damage your gun or the steel shot may have fused with the rust. But whatever you do, don't try to rust-proof ammunition with WD40...
Is good stainless steel non-magnetic?
It's a myth that a magnet won't stick to stainless steel
How can I tell if an amateur has tried to fix a gun?
When buying a gun it's wise to check for these signs that an amateur - and not a gunsmith - has tampered with the gun
Why don’t people like using the .22 Hornet for fox control?
Other models out-range the Hornet and hit harder at closer ranges, but if it works for you then there's no need to change
How do you test cartridges?
Mike explains how we test cartridges and why we stopped explaining the hardness of a shot as a percentage
Why are there dark rings down each barrel of my gun?
My gun has developed two or three dark looking rings down each barrel and no amount of oiling or cleaning will shift them. Is this the start of rust? If…
What’s the ideal weight of trigger pull on a shotgun?
What’s the ideal weight of trigger pull on a shotgun? I’ve also been told that the weight of pull is slightly different between those on a double-triggered gun. Why should…
Why are accurate-shooting rifles said to have fully floating barrels?
Why are accurate-shooting rifles frequently advertised as having fully floating barrels, and what is a fully floating barrel anyway?
I often see young deer with spots when deer stalking?
Deer stalking: Why do fawns have spots when the young of other animals don’t seem to need them?
Could you tell me about .177 BSA Merlin air rifles?
Air rifles: I have a .177 BSA Merlin underlever air rifle No. KA1564. I would like to know its age and something of its background. It is in good working…
Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire semi-auto?
.22LR rimfire semi-auto: Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire repeater? I have a .22LR bolt-action rifle but would like to acquire a semi-auto for pest…
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels?
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels? I’ve been told I cant my gun when clay shooting driven birds, and that’s the reason I tend to miss…
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance?
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance? I've heard the term used quite often when people are reviewing shotguns.
For game shooting, what is the going rate for sporting rights?
Game shooting: What is the going rate for sporting rights, and is the charge usually given per acre? We have been offered the lease of a farm, but it seems…
I there a full-size rifle powered by CO2 for general shooting?
Umarex Air Magnum: A friend of mine recently purchased an air rifle that is powered by carbon dioxide sparklet bulbs like you would find in a soda siphon.