Beretta is well known for its shotguns, pistols and military arms, having produced firearms since 1526. But other than the Sako brand under the Beretta umbrella, sporting rifles are something…
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Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Game Scene: one of many Silver Pigeons to withstand the test of time
Over the years Beretta has produced a great many models under the Silver Pigeon moniker. The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Game Scene is one of the more recent, specifically…
John Jeffries Perugini & Visini Elite HVR
As an elite piece of equipment, why is it that the shotgun hasn’t seen the advancements in technology that rifles have? Radical changes in design have been few and most…
Purdey Sporter
The renowned English gunmaker, Purdey, is known for its high quality, high performance and… high prices. You will be looking around the £150,000 mark for a London best gun made…
Browning 525 Game Laminate
Back in 2019, Browning released a new gun to the market, which caused a great stir in the shooting community. The Browning 525SL (Sporter Laminate) was a fresh take on…
Unique Alpine Kodiak Scout
I have always been a sucker for a carbine. The short stature and feel of such rifles makes great sense for most of my woodland stalking. A carbine balances reduced…
Yildiz Pro Black Sporter
When Jonathan at Orston Shooting Ground in Nottinghamshire suggested I try the Yildiz Pro Black Sporter I did not know what to think. Yildiz is a little-known brand to me…
Browning Maxus II Max-5 Camo
The latest Browning semi-auto is the Browning Maxus II Max-5 Camo. A gas-operated three or five shot with 89mm (31/2in) chambers and superior steel shot proof, it is only available…
Beretta 486 Parallelo shotgun reviewed: a ‘little cracker of a gun’
At first glance, this month’s shotgun – the Beretta 486 Parallelo – may appear to be one for the diehard traditionalists – but look a little harder and you may…
Remington 783 synthetic in 6.5mm Creedmoor
We don’t all need — or want — an expensive stalking rifle. Whether your decision is financial or practical, you can still achieve a blend of value, reliability and accuracy…
Purdey 20-bore Trigger Plate
James Purdey & Sons is to shotguns what Stradivarius is to violins and Rolls-Royce is to luxury cars. Even if you know nothing about shooting you will have heard of…
Merkel Helix Speedster – for all types of stalking
Straight-pull rifles are becoming more popular as their ability to offer a super-fast cycling rate with a short and effortless bolt-action design is appealing. German firm Merkel has had good…
Zeiss Conquest V4 review – Mat Manning puts flagship riflescope to the test
Zeiss has an enviable reputation for being able to deliver riflescopes that boast the performance and refinement you would expect from a German optics giant without the inconvenience of an…
Blaser F16 – an all-round winner
There is no doubt that Blaser caters for a higher end of the market and there was considerable excitement when its new shotgun, the Blaser F16, was launched in this…
Benelli Raffaello Accademia semi-auto shotgun review
What makes the Benelli Raffaello Accademia semi-auto different? The words ‘beautiful’ and ‘semi-automatic’ don’t get used together very often. Most semi-autos are plain. None of them would turn heads on…
Here’s what we said about the Baikal 12-bore back in 2008 when it was given a road test
The Baikal 12-bore shotgun is a reliable, well-made gun capable in practical terms of holding its own against much more expensive alternatives
Perazzi High Tech S Game 12-bore
There is a great buzz of excitement among our customers here at the Oxfordshire Shooting School about the upcoming Game Fair. For some it will be about catching up with…
Browning X-Bolt rifle review
Browning X-Bolt rifle: Browning’s X-Bolt deer stalking rifle is practical and affordable.
Benelli Lupo .308 stalking rifle
I have a high regard for the Italian firearms maker Benelli as its shotguns always buck the trend and it follows its own path in design and handling concepts. The…
Blaser F3 Competition Custom Sideplate
Our verdict on the Blaser F3 Competition Custom Sideplate The Blaser F3 is an exceptional example of German engineering, design and technology coming together to create a contemporary over-and-under competition…