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Deer stalking: Why do upland stalkers seem to prefer telescopes for deer identification while low ground stalkers use binos?
Pigeon shooting: In your opinion, are more pigeon shooters now using steel shot cartridges to keep costs down? The reason I ask is that nobody seems to be talking about the subject, yet clay shooters ...
Air rifles: I have a .177 BSA Merlin underlever air rifle No. KA1564. I would like to know its age and something of its background. It is in good working order and regularly used.
.22LR rimfire semi-auto: Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire repeater? I have a .22LR bolt-action rifle but would like to acquire a semi-auto for pest control.
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Cleaning a shotgun: Is it safe to use rifle solvents on shotgun barrels to remove lead and plastic fouling? What cleaning agents do you recommend?
Steel shot damage: Gunsmiths are seeing growing numbers of shotguns ruined by steel shot. Sporting Gun's Ian Mason investigates.
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