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What shooting gear does ShootingUK cover?

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.

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Gear buying guides
How to choose a stalking knife

From blade length to UK knife law, this expert guide explains how to choose the right stalking knife for safe, efficient deer gralloching.

By Shooting Times
Optics

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Five of the Best Thermal Optics

The Great British Shooting Awards 2026 has produced a strong shortlist in the thermal optics category.

By Shooting Times
Wildfowling

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Wildfowling kit that can handle Britain’s harshest conditions

Whether you’re waiting in a coastal hide or standing in a saltmarsh, wildfowling demands reliable kit. Britain’s coastlines offer little forgiveness. Cold, wind and water test every piece of equip...

By Shooting Times
Sponsored

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Lead the digital hunt: HABROK 4K 2.0 defines a new era for all-in-one hunting

HIKMICRO’s HABROK 4K 2.0 ushers in a new era of digital hunting with a refined all-in-one design that combines thermal, 4K digital and infrared night vision. Faster, clearer and more intuitive, it g...

By Hikmicro
Sticks

Gear
The stick of the matter: why your beating stick deserves better

Discover why a well-made beating or walking stick transforms your shooting day. Learn about the best British hardwoods, proper stickmaking, fit, maintenance and where to buy the right stick for beatin...

By Shooting Times
shooting

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Getting started in rough shooting

Learn how to start rough shooting in the UK, from finding land and choosing kit to understanding the law and caring for dogs in the field.

By Shooting Times
Sponsored

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See the Difference – Precision, performance and value with DNT Optics Zulus

Engineered for clarity and built for reliability — discover why DNT’s Zulus series is winning over shooters across the UK.

By Blackwood Outdoors
Sponsored

Gear
Clarity After Dark – The HIKMICRO Alpex 4K redefines night vision precision

4K digital performance and proven reliability — experience the next evolution in night vision with HIKMICRO.

By Blackwood Outdoors
Gear buying guides
Why thermal optics are now essential for modern gamekeeping

Thermal optics have become essential tools for gamekeepers, deer managers and pest controllers. Discover how thermal imaging boosts efficiency, improves safety and supports ethical wildlife management...

By Selena Barr
Gilets

Gear
Five of the Best Technical Gilets for UK Fieldsports

Discover five top technical gilets and waistcoats ideal for British fieldsports — from heated models to rugged rip-stop styles, all with practical warmth and layering.

By Shooting Times