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Bushnell Elite scopes: The addition of 'ultra wide band coating' allows you to hunt for longer with Bushnell's new range of Elite riflescopes; available in 3-9x50 and 3-9x40.
I am seeking a quality rifle scope at a sensible price and am considering the new Zeiss Duralyt range which, for my purposes, would appear to be ideal. What is your opinion?
Pigeon shooting: If you could only use one size of cartridge for pigeon shooting what would it be?
I am a newcomer to clay shooting and have just bought a gun with 2.3/4in chambers. However, I find I can buy some cartridges with 2.1/2in cases which, the supplier tells me, are ideal for clay shootin...
Pigeon shooting: I have got a bit of a noise issue with a couple of villagers close to where I shoot. I can’t afford to splash out on a moderated shotgun but wondered if sub-sonic cartridges might b...
Skeet shooting: I get really good ‘kills’ with mine on the targets at our local gun club. I use a Browning B425 choked ¼ and ½.
Pigeon shooting: What sort of kills-to-cartridge ratio would you expect from a good pigeon shot, over decoys, and over the course of a year?
Apex Predator roe sack: Brand new from Napier is the Apex Predator – a carrier that’s much more than just a roe sack.
Steel shot: Home loading: Despite earlier bad experiences with non-toxic loads, rising cartridge prices make Richard Brigham take another look at ‘roll your own’ steel shells.
I've just bought my first gun, a secondhand Browning B425. How long will it last before I need to buy another one?
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