Good kit matters. It doesn’t guarantee a better shot, but the wrong gear at the wrong moment is a distraction nobody needs — and with optics, clothing and accessories representing serious money, getting the decision right matters too.
ShootingUK’s gear section covers everything except the guns themselves: scope and optics reviews, shooting clothing and footwear, gun slips and cases, cartridge tests, bipods, moderators, rangefinders, gun safes, hearing protection and accessories. New product launches are covered as they happen, and buying guides cut through the options when the choice is genuinely complicated.
Everything is tested in the field by shooters who use the equipment for the purpose it was designed for — not on a desk, not from a press release.
From dummies and slip-leads to the vest you will all but live in, here is our pick of the kit worth a handler's attention as the young dogs go back to work this summer.
Ed Jackson tests the compact Zeiss Conquest Apia 65, a 65mm angled spotting scope built for the stalker who wants alpha-grade glass without the weight or the £2,000 price tag
Ed Jackson mounts the £799 Nocpix Nite D70R on his Bergara and tests how this day and night digital scope, from a brand better known for thermal, holds up against fierce competition as the legal light...
Once a luxury for the professional pest controller, thermal riflescopes have tumbled in price and soared in capability. Selena Barr talks to the trade about sensors, rangefinders, the law and where th...
Jules Whicker spent a winter flying DJI's Matrice 4T Enterprise, a thermal-equipped survey drone, across his deer ground from November to April. His verdict: an expensive but genuinely transformative...
A fatal accident inquiry into the death of Aberdeenshire gamekeeper Matthew Burden has found the tragedy could have been avoided had the day's shoot been called off in the storm
Whether you shoot registered competitions every weekend or enjoy the occasional club day, the right clay shooting kit removes distractions and lets you concentrate on the shooting. This guide covers s...
Whether you’re looking for a high-value training reward or a tasty, nutritious snack for your dog, our premium selection offers something to suit all needs
The tech behind modern eyewear is more sophisticated than many shooters realise, in terms of both vision and protection
Designed for the shooter seeking both high-end thermal performance and lightweight agility, the NEOS NH35L spearheads HIKMICRO's 'Alpex Lite Revolution’ at a mere 570g. But can a highly sensitive sub-...
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