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Welcome to the ShootingUK gear section, your comprehensive guide to shooting equipment reviews, hunting gear tests, and those “5 best” listicles that definitely won’t enable any impulse purchases. Our shooting gear reviews cover rifles, shotguns, air rifles, optics, clothing, and all the kit that somehow becomes essential once you’ve read about it.
Discover honest rifle scope reviews, shotgun cartridge tests, shooting jacket comparisons, and gundog equipment guides. We announce new product launches, test shooting accessories in actual field conditions, and create those dangerous “best of” roundups for shooting boots, gun slips, rangefinders, and bipods.
Whether you’re researching shooting clothing, comparing gun safe options, evaluating scope mounts, or just browsing shooting gear you don’t strictly need yet, our equipment reviews come from shooters who’ve actually used the stuff. From budget-friendly shooting kit to premium firearms and optics, we test, compare, and occasionally save you from expensive mistakes. Your bank account may not thank us.
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GearFive of the best: Thermal-imaging devices
Thermal-imaging devices are proving game-changers for the pest controller and are becoming increasingly versatile and affordable
By Shooting Times
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GearFive of the best: hunting knives
A robust, dependable field knife is an essential part of any fieldsports enthusiast’s toolkit, whether field dressing, prepping game or spending the evening on a fishing beat
By Shooting Times
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HIKMICRO Alpex Pro A50PL review
Designed for the hunter who demands both performance and agility, the Alpex Pro A50PL sheds nearly 300g compared to the original 4K. But can a fixed f/1.8 aperture and a new 12MP sensor truly match th...
By Ed Jackson
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GearArktis B310 and C310 combat gear review
Originally designed for the SAS, the Arktis B310 smock and C310 trousers provide military-grade protection and durability for the modern deer stalker
By Shooting Times
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GearLightweight boots: why less is more
Modern materials and innovative engineering provide comfort and stability without the weight of old-fashioned stalking footwear
By Shooting Times
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GearFive of the best: essential gundog training gear
A reliable gundog is as much a product of its training as its breeding, and these five essential tools will help you shape clarity and consistency in the field
By Shooting Times
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Swarovski AT and ST Balance spotting scope review
Ed Jackson tests the Swarovski AT and ST Balance spotting scopes to see if groundbreaking stabilisation technology can finally eliminate the need for a tripod
By Shooting Times
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Gear reviewsHaenel Jaeger NXT Composite
Built for speed, precision and real-world hunting, the Jaeger NXT Composite impresses Chris Parkin with its practical design and straight-pull performance.
By Chris Parkin
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Gear buying guidesStalking kit round-up
The stalking scene has never been better served in terms of available kit
By Shooting Times
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Gear5 of the best: Sporting Shotguns Under £2,000
A guide to five of the best value sporting shotguns, offering quality, reliability and performance across a range of budgets.
By Shooting Times
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