I have acquired a secondhand Miroku MK70, and wonder how old it is. I enclose a note of the serial number. Also, I wonder if it is a handmade gun?
Mike George
Would an Anschutz match rifle be suitable for rabbit shooting?
I noticed one of your writers uses an old single-shot BSA 12/15 target rifle for his rabbit shooting. I have had the offer of a much more recent (1980s) Anschutz…
In shotgun engraving, what are acanthus leaves?
I recently read about shotgun engraving and the pattern of 'acanthus leaves'. What is an acanthus, and what has it to do with shooting?
In shotgun engraving, what are acanthus leaves?
I recently read about shotgun engraving and the pattern of 'acanthus leaves'. What is an acanthus, and what has it to do with shooting?
Can we use metal cartridge cases for reloading?
A friend and I are considering loading our own cartridges for pigeon shooting, and have acquired the equipment and components. Our early experiments indicate plastic cartridge cases can only be…
Remington 700 rifle review
Remington 700 rifle review: Bruce Potts admire the 40-year old Model 700 whose bolt action rivals the best for strength.
Blaser Model B95 rifle x shotgun review
Blaser Model B95 Standard rifle review: The Blaser B95’s unusual combination of shotgun and rifle barrels seems to perform both functions up to standard.
How can I help my eye dominance problem?
When I was younger I had a very dominant right eye, but as I have grown older I have developed a very pronounced master eye problem. Short of closing my…
Could I make a sound moderator for a semi- automatic shotgun?
Would it be possible to construct a sound moderator for a semi-automatic shotgun which could be attached via the choke tube threads?
Gun reviews: Blaser K95 Luxus rifle
Gun reviews: Blaser K95 Luxus rifle: The Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle is a traditional, and well-built, stalking rifle.
Have Winchester re-introduced the Model 101 shotgun?
A friend in America tells me that Winchester have re-introduced the famous Model 101 shotgun. Is this right?
Is my Beretta shotgun broken?
I recently bought a new Beretta, and I am not shooting very well with it. When I tested it against a pattern sheet, I found most of the pellets were…
Will a shotgun with an aluminium action be a problem?
I am thinking of buying a lightweight 12-bore with an aluminium action, but one thing puts me off. I remember that, some years ago, one such gun suffered deformation of…
What is a fully floating barrel on a rifle?
Why are accurate rifles frequently advertised as having fully floating barrels, and what is a fully floating barrel anyway?
Have Beretta produced a break-action semi-auto shotgun?
Shooting: My mates tell me that Beretta have produced a break-action semi-auto. Are they kidding me, or what? And, if it is true, what’s the point?
Would a 1973 Ugartechea be suitable for game shooting?
I have been offered a side-by-side Ugartechea sidelock 12-bore, with 28-inch barrels choked three quarters and full.
My shotgun misfire is due to inertia – how?
Recently my over-under Sporter started failing to fire the second barrel. My gunsmith fixed it quickly, and said the problem was something to do with inertia. Can you explain?
Why is the front trigger of my dad’s shotgun spring loaded?
Why is the front trigger of my dad's Thomas Horsley shotgun spring loaded? You can push it forward nearly half an inch but it doesn't appear to engage with anything.
How do I clean my gun and what do I use?
I have just bought my first ever gun - a Browning B425. As part of the sale the dealer gave me a cleaning kit containing an oil bottle and a…
Blazer F3 Professional shotgun review
Blazer F3 Professional shotgun: The Blazer F3 Professional Sporter is the result of years of expert modifications.