Rifles

Steyr Classic Mountain .243 rifle review

Steyr Classic Mountain .243 rifle: This accurate and practical stalking rifle is as timeless as its name suggests.

Ruger M77R Hawkeye Sporter rifle review

Ruger M77R Hawkeye Sporter rifle review: Slim, lightweight and with an excellent trigger, Ruger’s latest rifle impresses.

CZ Varmint 453 rimfire rifle review

Is the CZ Varmint 453 rimfire rifle the best-value rimfire rifle in the world?

Heym Precision SR21 rifle review

Heym Precision SR21 rifle: Modern German precision engineering combined with old world values.

.17 HMR bolt-action rifle tests

.17 HMR bolt-action rifle tests: Flat shooting and fast expanding, the .17 HMR round is a popular vermin control cartridge.

CZ 550 Safari Classic Rifle review

CZ 550 Safari Classic Rifle review: CZ’s range of Safari rifles are a great choice for hunting on the African plains.

Lynx 94 rifle review

Lynx 94 rifle review: The Lynx 94 is a remarkable Finnish rifle with outstanding accuracy and a straight-pull bolt.

Illuminated reticle rifle scope review

There’s a wide choice of illuminated reticle scopes on the market and here we put six standard scopes to the test.

Browning 525 Elite Double Express rifle review

Browning CCS 525 Elite Double Express rifle: This is a timeless and elegant rifle, with the impressive handling and accuracy of Browning’s over-under CCS.

Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle review : Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle review

Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle review: Pro Hunters are seldom seen on the shelves of second-hand dealers. Why?

.22 Rimfire bolt-action rifles review: .22 Rimfire bolt-action rifles review

Four of the best Rimfire rifles get reviewed by our expert.

Sauer 202 Take Down rifle review

The Sauer 202 Take Down rifle is reliable and adaptable to a variety of quarry.

Weatherby Vanguard Sporter rifle review

Weatherby Vanguard Sporter rifle: With its strong, reliable action and guaranteed accuracy, the Vanguard Sporter makes a great deer rifle for a good price.

Browning A-Bolt Composite rifle review

Browning A-Bolt Composite Stalker rifle review: Browning’s A-Bolt rifle, finding it practical, comfortable and great value.

Heym SR30 straight-pull rifle review: Heym SR30 straight-pull rifle review

Heym SR30 straight-pull rifle review: Bruce Potts applauds the Heym SR30’s fusion of classic looks and cutting-edge technology.

Nosler M48 Custom Sporter rifle review

Nosler M48 Custom Sporter rifle review: Nosler's off-the-shelf custom rifle will perform admirably in any conditions.

Sako 85 laminated .308 rifle review

The Sako 85’s laminate stock, magazine release and controlled round feed make it a winner.

Sauer 202 Classic XT rifle review

This Sauer 202 Classic XT rifle has quality engineering and a hard-wearing design that make it a rifle for serious deer stalkers.

Browning Buckmark .22 semi-auto rifle

Browning Buckmark .22 semi-auto rifle: This Browning is an unusual and capable rifle for vermin control.

Holland & Holland double rifle review: Holland & Holland double rifle review

Holland & Holland double rifle review: These two rifles, .300 bolt rifle and .500 double, can give a serious case of envy.

Browning T-Bolt rifle review

Browning T-Bolt rifle review: The Browning T-Bolt rifle is a trim straight-pull, rimfire rifle by Browning.

Krieghoff Hubertus rifle review

Krieghoff Hubertus rifle review: Faultless accuracy and striking looks put the Hubertus in a class of its own.

Blaser R8 Black Edition rifle review

Quick-change barrels make the Blaser R8 Black Edition an incredibly adaptable rifle.

Remington Fieldmaster BDL .22LR

Bruce Potts enjoys testing a versatile, fastshooting, all-American pump-action rabbit rifle

Remington Fieldmaster BDL .22LR rifle review

Remington Fieldmaster BDL .22LR rifle: This unusual pump-action rimfire rifle is quintessentially American, with a design that dates back to 1954.

Savage 11 BTH rifle review

The Savage 11 BTH rifle is a refined but inexpensive piece of vermin control equipment.

Pulsar Sentinel night vision scope review

Pulsar Sentinel night vision scope: Enjoy invisibility after dark with the competitively priced Pulsar Sentinel Generation 2+ 3x50, an impressive performer on foxes and rabbits.

Ruger 10/22 RB rimfire rifle review

Ruger 10/22 RB rimfire rifle review: The Ruger is often the shooter’s rimfire repeater of choice.

Sabatti Mercury 870 .308 rifle review

Sabatti Mercury 870 .308 rifle review: This bargain Italian rifle surpasses expectations.

Sabatti Mercury 870.308 Rifle

Mercury rising: the bargain Italian rifle’s stock goes up when Bruce Potts tests it in the field

Blaser Model B95 Standard rifle 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.

Sauer Wolverine Rifle

Accuracy and finesse make the Sauer Wolverine a great all-round performer, says Bruce Potts

Sauer Wolverine rifle review

Sauer Wolverine rifle: Accuracy and finesse make the Sauer Wolverine a great all-round performer.

Tikka T3 Super Varmint rifle review

Tikka T3 Super Varmint rifle: Tikka T3 Super Varmint rifle is a new heavy-barrelled .222 rifle.

Fabarm Asper 9.3x74R rifle review

Fabarm Asper 9.3x74R rifle: The Fabarm Asper 9.3x74R rifle is a new double express rifle from this Italian gun maker.

Browning X-Bolt rifle review

Browning X-Bolt rifle: Browning’s X-Bolt deer stalking rifle is practical and affordable.

Custom deer stalking rifle review

Custom deer stalking rifle: Custom building a deer stalking rifle allows you to tailor it to your exact needs. Here we start with the bare bones of rifle and cartridge.

.17HMR sound moderators review

.17HMR calibre sound moderators: .17HMR sound moderators are increasingly popular due to the proliferation of this calibre. Here we take a look at several of the best on the market.

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR rifle: In the Weihrauch HW60J Bruce Potts finds a traditional, well-made .17HMR with excellent accuracy and the handling characteristics of a full-bore rifle

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR rifle review

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR rifle: The Weihrauch HW60J rifle is a traditional, well-made hunting rifle with excellent accuracy - and the handling characteristics of a full-bore rifle.