Our Verdict on the 687 Silver Pigeon III Field The original Beretta 687 was an all-round gun — is there a place for an updated version in game shooting today?…
Reviews
Beretta Silver Pigeon Vittoria
Our verdict on the Beretta Silver Pigeon Vittoria The Beretta Silver Pigeon I 12-bore in the Vittoria format is aimed at shooters who need a shorter stock. We pitted two…
Wiehrauch HW66 rimfire rifle
Any airgunner will recognise the name of Wiehrauch, a German company with a deserved reputation for producing a wide range of well-made and accurate air rifles and pistols. Catering for…
The Subaru Forester e-Boxer – Forester fans will love it
There has always been something appealingly honest about the Subaru Forester. While the rest of the motor industry has rushed into the sort-of-SUV market like a pack of ill-trained spaniels,…
The new Land Rover Defender
I’ve been writing about cars for Shooting Gazette for a fair few years now and no car has been even vaguely as eagerly anticipated as this – the new Land…
Taking a look at ammunition for vermin
Vermin cartridges review: Give game and song birds a chance to survive by shooting the vermin that prey on them.
Audi SQ8
I was eagerly awaiting delivery of the Audi SQ8, not least because it was the sporty version that was being dropped off. Black, sleek bodywork, blacked-out windows and 22in wheels…
Sako S20 Hunter in .308 Win
Our verdict Every now and then a rifle is developed that really is something different. Judging by the huge demand for its new Sako S20 Hunter rifle, manufacturer Sako has…
Beretta Outlander semi-auto
Our verdict on the Beretta Outlander semi-auto I spend most of my working day teaching driven shooting and sporting clays so an opportunity to shoot a semi-auto is always a…
The Nikko 5000 series
The Nikko Firearms Company is a subsidiary of the Kodensha Company, once a major manufacturer within the Japanese firearms industry. It operated out of the Tochigi prefecture about a hundred…
Sauer 404 Synchro XT £3,648
Our Verdict The Sauer 404 Synchro XT is everything you’d expect from a brand with a reputation for elegant, highly accurate, ultra-smooth-operating bolt-action hunting rifles. The modular system on the…
Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus
I’ll be honest with you, the first thing I noticed about the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus was the price. At £2,195 it is not cheap for a semi-auto. Regular readers…
Mercedes-Benz G-Class £94,000
Mercedes launched the G-Class — also known as the G-Wagen — in 1979, and it’s the longest-running line out of Stuttgart. Synonymous with oligarchs and footballers, the G-Wagen is a…
Fausti 28-bore Class Round
Our verdict So, after negotiations between the trade associations and the government to enable shooting to restart, I was able to wander slowly back into the school suffering significant withdrawal…
Taking a look at a used Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter
Should you buy a second-hand Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter? The gun was hailed as a major move away from the traditional Steyr Mannlicher market when it first appeared in the…
Hatsan Escort .22LR rifle
For some years now, Hatsan has been known as a value-for-money Turkish shotgun manufacturer, but it is also starting to make its mark in the world of rifles. This new…
Toyota RAV4 hybrid Excel AWD
Toyota has been at the forefront of hybrid vehicles for a while and is starting to use the technology and green credentials from the Prius over more of its range.…
Chapuis Armes C35 Super Orion Classic
OUR Verdict on the Chapuis Armes C35 Super Orion Classic If you’re looking for an all-round game gun with great handling and looks, then Chapuis Armes has designed a gun…
Bergara Premier Highlander .308 Win rifle – a slimline workhorse
For stalkers looking for a light slimline workhorse, the Bergara Highlander rifle could be just the thing
Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux has been shifting loads for 52 years and its latest incarnation lives up to that workhorse reputation