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Explore our rifle page, your comprehensive guide to rifles and their use in field sports. From expert advice on choosing the right calibre and rifle type to tips on maintenance and shooting techniques, our content is tailored to meet the needs of deer stalkers, target shooters and countryside enthusiasts.
Whether you’re selecting your first rifle or upgrading your equipment, discover trusted insights that enhance your skills and ensure success in the field.
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Deer StalkingCan you use solid shotgun slugs for deer stalking?
Can you use solid (Brenneke) shotgun slugs on deer in the UK, like you can on the Continent?
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingInternational cricket star Alastair Cook goes deer stalking
Flying the flag for shooting sports, international cricketer Alastair Cook MBE has been spotted deer stalking in East Anglia recently.
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingRoe stalking: Into the Woods
<strong>Stalking roebucks proves a difficult task</strong>
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingSpringbok stalking in South Africa
Springbok: Navigating unforgiving terrain under a sweltering sun in search of springbok.
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingDeer stalking: Meat loss or humane kill?
Forget about meat loss caused by a bullet, says Jon. The overriding consideration for every stalker is to bring about the quickest kill possible.
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingAre 100 grain bullets enough for deer stalking at 300yrds?
You said that it is sometimes necessary to take shots of up to 300 yards while stalking deer in open country.
By ShootingUK
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NewsAre the new all-copper bullets as effective?
I have an old Tikka M65 in .270 calibre which I use for deerstalking. There has recently been some discussion about the new all-copper bullets. Are they effective and, if so, which brand would you rec...
By ShootingUK
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NewsIs it safe to shoot two deer with one bullet?
If two deer are in line and it is a safe shot, is it reasonable to try to shoot both with one bullet?
By ShootingUK
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NewsWill shooting 70-grain bullets affect my rifle’s aim?
My .243 rifle is sighted in at 100 yards with Federal 100-grain Sierra Gameking factory cartridges that I use for deer. What would be the vertical shift in aim if I were to use 70-grain bullets for fo...
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingWhat sort of bullet should I use Sika deer stalking?
I’ve never stalked Sika deer before but I’m told they have a lot tougher skin than other deer, therefore they’re harder to kill.
By ShootingUK
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