The Mauser M12 range of bolt-action rifles is a perfect example of a company moving with the times in terms of new innovations and technology, while insisting on old-world build…
£2,952.00
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Guide TD210
It wasn’t that long ago that hand-held thermal imaging devices were only affordable to the military, police and search and rescue teams, but today the prices have come down dramatically.…
Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Ultimate
Since 2008, the Volvo XC60 has become a popular higher-end SUV. The updated XC60 has some modern witchcraft combined with old-fashioned engine power. Available in three specs, the Core comes…
£68,465.00
HIKMICRO Alpex
I’ve tested lots of night vision kit, and none of it ever made me put my hand in my pocket and part with the cash to own it. I’ve got…
Longthorne Berkley: “among my top five guns of all time”
On a recent quail hunting trip to North Carolina I was lucky enough to shoot not one but two different guns with 28-bore titanium barrels. The first was a limited-edition…
£69,161.00
Umarex Walther PPK/s
It’s the climax of The Man With The Golden Gun. Francisco Scaramanga challenges James Bond to “a duel between titans – my golden gun against your Walther PPK”. As we…
Walther Reign M2
I think it’s only fair to start this review of the Walther Reign M2 by saying that bullpups are not my cup of tea. I understood why people thought they…
The new Diamond FFP put to the test
I have a fondness for Nikko Stirling scopes as my first telescopic sight was the firm’s Silver Crown 4×40. Things have come a long way since the simple optic that…
£409.99
Sportsmatch GC2: an engineering masterpiece
How old does something need to be considered historic? In some cases not very, as proved by the very special air rifle, the Sportsmatch GC2, pictured here. Some readers who…
Ruger M77 rifle review: a blast from the past
Ruger M77 Mk2 rifle review: The Ruger M77 rifle has withstood the test of time and is revamped in the Mk2, making it anything but a standard stalking rifle.
CZ512 open-sighted .22 rimfire: is this the king of the rimfires?
When it comes to rimfires, CZ (Ceská zbrojovka) has designed, built and supplied the world with pretty much every conceivable bolt-action model available. I tend to forget, however, that it…
£657.99
CZ 600 series Alpha .223 Rem
The CZ 600 Alpha .223 Rem is not your usual ‘tweak here and there’; much like the 455 to 457 makeover, this centrefire rifle is something completely different. Key features…
£1,180.99
JSB Exact Premium Diabolo .177
It may be tempting to look back with rose-tinted glasses at the airguns, scopes and other shooting paraphernalia of yesteryear, but I firmly believe that in terms of airgun ammunition…
Eley Superb: what’s in a name?
We have already written about Eley Olympic Blues; now its Superb cartridges come under the spotlight. The Superb range sits neatly between the popular mid-range Blues and the top-of-the-range VIP…
Second-hand Browning B525: all-round excellence
The B525 made its first appearance in 2003, representing the latest in the range of shotguns built for Browning by Miroku and succeeding the highly popular B425 model. It is…
£658.00
Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 Pro: why it’s a clear winner
Not so long ago I attended one of the excellent night-vision demo evenings held at my local gunshop. An early downpour meant that the usual crowds stayed away but this…
£3,399.95
Zoli Z Vintage: “one of the prettiest guns I have ever seen”
This is one of the prettiest guns I have ever seen. I was so glad to finally get my hands on the Zoli Z Vintage and drool over the case…
£10,550.00
Pard DS35 70 day and night scope: no escape for rats
Pard has been at the forefront of the recent night-vision revolution and has won a loyal following by striking a desirable balance between value for money, image quality and ease…
£749.99
Daystate Huntsman Revere Safari tested in the field
I’m often asked to give my recommendation for the best air rifle to people who are shopping for a hunting gun and I always tell them to buy a mid-weight,…
Mossberg 940 Pro Field
Today we are going to be looking at Mossberg’s flagship field gun, the Mossberg 940 Pro Field. The gun has a plain black action and a black plastic stock which,…
£995.00