As the bullet is the last thing to have contact with the barrel as it leaves and is the first thing that hits your quarry, the uniformity of the projectile…
Bruce Potts
Which .22 rifle should I choose for rabbit shooting?
Rabbit shooting: I have been shooting air rifles and shotguns since I was 10 and now have my first firearms certificate after getting permission to shoot on a large farm…
How to sharpen a knife and keep it that way
Q: Can you recommend a knife sharpener please? I cannot find a decent one for my rabbiting and stalking knives. A: I get asked this a lot and it is…
Parallax and your rifle scope
Parallax problems may not be due to a scope.
Ruger American Ranch rifle
I have the highest respect for Ruger rifles. I have owned and tested many over the years, with the Ruger No.1 being my all-time favourite factory rifle. The manufacturer continue…
Up to what range are my .22 bullets still effective?
On the ammo box it says .22 LR subsonic are dangerous up to 1½ miles - can one of these bullets kill a long distance away?
Weatherby Vanguard Range Certified . 243
The Vanguard series of rifles from Weatherby offers shooters the chance of owning the Weatherby name in a good-quality but less expensive rifle. The Vanguard is basically a Howa barrelled-action…
What’s a good night-vision sight for under £1750?
Q: I wish to buy a night-vision sight for my .22 Anschutz rimfire that I can also use on my .22-250 Sako for foxes up to 150 yards. Can you recommend…
Remington Model 597 HB reviewed by Shooting Times
Having tested the Remington Model 783 stalking rifle, a new version of the ubiquitous Model 597 semi-automatic rimfire landed at my door. With few choices in rimfire semi-autos available to…
The 6.5mm Creedmoor round – why stalkers are talking about it
Q: I keep hearing about a new round called the 6.5mm Creedmoor and friends say it is the best cartridge for deer. Is that true? A: The 6.5 Creedmoor is…
Remington Model 783 reviewed by Shooting Times
Remington has languished in the shadows for a number of years, which is a shame because in the past the company’s models were the mainstream hunting rifles in Britain alongside…
What’s the best ammunition for stalking?
Q: I have bought a new .243 Tikka T3X rifle for deer stalking and I would like some advice on the best ammunition to shoot in it. You’ve made a…
Weihrauch CW66 .22LR thumbhole – the perfect vermin gun?
Weihrauch is famed for its well-engineered range of air rifles, of which I am a bit of a collector. My first air rifle was an HW35, too. Weihrauch has made…
How tight must the stock and scope screws on my gun be?
I have finally, after much grunting and cursing, succeeded in loosening and removing the stock bolt from my Miroku 6000. When I re-assemble the gun after cleaning the action, must…
Browning X-Bolt SF reviewed by Shooting Times
Browning has always had that knack of producing understated but practical and well-made rifles that are reliable, accurate and offer good handling straight from the box. The gunmaker’s reasonable prices…
A £60 scope – is it any good?
I have always been an advocate of buying the best scope you can afford, as its reliability and performance will repay you in the long run. This still holds true…
How to clean and maintain your rifle scope
Q: With all this rain of late, do you have any tips for cleaning my rifle scope and keeping it safe? Bruce Potts, our resident expert gives his advice A:…
Tikka T3X Lite in .222 Remington
I tested the stainless steel .243 version of this new model of the iconic Tikka last year when it was launched but I wanted to test the entry-level version, too,…
What’s a good second-hand rifle for deer stalking?
Q: I want my son to come out stalking with me; he is keen and a good shot. Can you recommend a good-value second-hand rifle? Will any brand be OK…
£1,200 for a new rifle. What should I buy?
A: That is a good budget for a decent rifle, with the Tikka T3, Schultz & Larsen, Steyr Mannlicher CL2, Strasser RS Solo or Browning X-Bolt, to name a few,…