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Five of the best: varmint ammunition choices
We look at five of the best ammunition choices for fox control, ranging from discreet .22 LR subsonic rounds to high-velocity .243 Winchester varmint loads
Browning X Bolt 2 Distance Eclipse review: the best X-Bolt yet?
Bruce Potts puts the new Browning X Bolt 2 Distance Eclipse to the test, discovering why this premium walnut thumbhole model is his favourite version of the rifle to date
Sound advice for choosing the right rifle moderator
Choosing a sound moderator for your stalking rifle is a personal decision based on weight, balance, and noise reduction. We round up five of the best options currently on the market
Making the biggest shooting show great
Ollie Harvey previews the must-see gear at the Great British Shooting Show, featuring cutting-edge multispectral optics, carbon-fibre rifles, and limited-edition shotguns
Thousands turn out for the Great British Shooting Show
From Vinnie Jones to George Digweed, the Great British Shooting Show drew the shooting community in force to Birmingham – up 20% on the previous year.
Five of the best premium stalking rifles for UK deer stalkers
Selecting a premium stalking rifle is about more than ballistics or weight. It also involves build quality, ergonomics and confidence in the field. A top-tier stalking rifle must offer durability, handling, practicality and the instinctive “feel” of a tool you can trust on a misty dawn hill stalk.
Here are five high-end rifles that stand out for serious UK stalkers.
Five of the Best Deer Stalking Rifles for 2025
Chris Parkin puts five of his favourite rifles through their paces. Whether you’re looking for a rugged budget option or carbon-fibre performance, there’s a rifle here for every stalker.
Five of the Best: Lead-Free .308 Win Ammunition
The ban on lead shot for all game shooting is moving apace so it’s time to find the best eco-friendly ammunition that suits you and your rifle
Five rifles to tackle deer big and small
Your choice of rifle will not only come down to personal preference but
will also depend on which species you plan to stalk, writes Bruce Potts.
Shelling out for the best foxing rounds
Time and again I see questions about ammunition, asking which is best for foxing and trying to gauge opinions of a certain brand of bullet. But the simple answer to this is the one that best suits your rifle. As every rifle barrel is unique — even in the exact same model of rifle —
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