I shot a Miroku for a good few years and became a bit of an addict. In the UK, we have four models: the MK60, the fixed-choke all-rounder; the MK38,…
Reviews
Polaris Ranger XP 1000: a former motor racing engineer takes one out foxing
I’ve often been intrigued by just how well a vehicle such as the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 would work as a night-time foxing tool. It should be understood, therefore, that…
DT11 31in Sporter – no stranger to the podium
I was lent a new Beretta DT11 31in Sporter by GMK. It arrived at my local gunshop, J F Neville in Alfreton, where I popped up to collect it for…
Pulsar Talion XQ38 riflescope: simple to use, yet very effective
Rabbits are making a real comeback on some of my shooting permissions, and the recent unseasonably warm conditions have seen their peak breeding season extended. While I am glad to…
Subaru Outback 2.5i Field
Subaru has been in the estate crossover game for 25 years and is a proven and capable 4×4 manufacturer. We’re taking a look at the new Subaru Outback 2.5i Field,…
Bergara BMR steel .17 HMR
Spanish gunmaker Bergara is well known for its quality barrels and range of centrefire rifles, primarily for stalking. It has now introduced a range of rimfire rifles, ideal for target…
Fierce Edge 7mm-08 stalking rifle – it’s a lot of gun for the money
I am more than a little interested in custom rifles both in their appearance and more so for the sheer performance a handbuilt rifle gives you. Sadly, these days a…
Browning B725 Hunter Grade 5
The B725 Hunter Grade 5 is a luxury version of the B725. It possesses a delicate, entirely hand-finished engraving. Its top-quality grade-4 wood is oil-rubbed. It obviously retains all the…
BSA Green Star .177
Will it or won’t it? Lead ammo being banned, that is. As airgun shooters, we can’t get into the minds of the politicians or gaze into a crystal ball and…
Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle reviewed
Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle review: Pro Hunters are seldom seen on the shelves of second-hand dealers. Why?
EJ Churchill Crown – a new version
Most of you will know that EJ Churchill has an illustrious gunmaking past, but no longer makes guns. So you may be surprised to see that the company has brought…
Eley Grand Prix Steel cartridges: what did Geoff Garrod make of them?
I have written about the Eley Pro Eco Wad steel cartridges before and how effective they are, but I’ve now got some Eley Grand Prix steel cartridges, which are specifically…
Rizzini Venus Sporter
The Rizzini Venus Sporter is one of Rizzini’s latest guns that embodies innovations that the Italian gunmaker has embraced over the last few decades. It is a dedicated ladies’ Sporter.…
BSA R-12 CLX Pro
Established in 1861, few companies can claim the heritage of Birmingham Small Arms, or BSA as the company is better known. In fact, I’d bet the vast majority of airgunners…
Brocock BRK Ghost
Traditional sporting rifles are wonderful things, often featuring a beautifully figured walnut stock, but while they’ve been around for decades let’s not get haunted by the past, because there are…
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense Hybrid 4×4
I was a little unsure what was going to turn up as I waited for delivery of the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense Hybrid 4×4. No, that’s not a typo, DS…
H&N Slug HP
While slugs managed to stage a massive revival a couple of years ago, it was just that: a revival. Slugs are nothing new to the world of airguns, with boxes…
Česká Zbrojovka 457 Synthetic
A close look at the Česká Zbrojovka 457 Synthetic CZ — as Česká Zbrojovka is better known — rimfires have always been the go-to .22 LR rifle for predator control,…
Webley & Scott Vantage
In the sub-£1,200 new shotgun market, most guns look either very vanilla or their designs and style derive from more expensive brands on the market. When I saw the new…
Christensen Arms Ridgeline: lightweight for long days
The advantages of a lightweight rifle as a hunting tool become more appealing as the years roll by. Not only does this reduction in weight serve to reduce fatigue on…