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Rifle
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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GearHow to improve load density when reloading cartridges
When home loading ammunition, pay attention to detail for safe and accurate loads.
By ShootingUK
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GearThe perfect pest cartridge
<strong>Choosing the right bullet is crucial for vermin control - Bruce Potts put the redoubtable Palmisano Pindell Cartridge through its paces</strong>
By ShootingUK
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GearNorma .243 bullets
Ruag has a happy knack at marketing consistently accurate ammunition and these Normas – spitting Hornady bullets – are no exception.
By ShootingUK
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GearWhich cartridge is best for shooting wild boar?
I have an increasing problem with wild boar on my farm in Kent. Can you recommend a cartridge for shooting them?
By ShootingUK
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GearReloading: Check cartridge neck uniformity
It depends on what brand of ammunition you buy, but you have probably noticed that where the bullet contacts the case neck there can be small shavings of bullet copper.
By ShootingUK
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NewsWill damaged tips affect bullet accuracy?
I have had some soft-point bullets rattling around in a pocket and notice that the tips have either bent slightly or been blunted. Will this affect accuracy?
By ShootingUK
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GearAdjust cartridge primer pockets for better rifle shooting
If you reload your cartridges you will benefit from making sure the pockets that the primers sit in are uniform.
By ShootingUK
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GearCheck for signs of excess pressure on cartridges
Pressure variations from rifle to rifle are common due different manufacturers working to slightly varying tolerances.
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingNew figures show stalking rifles on the rise
Scottish Government figures show numbers of legally held firearms are at a 10-year high north of the Border
By ShootingUK
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Deer StalkingDeer stalking in the Scottish Highlands
Deer stalking in the Scottish Highlands: In a rapidly changing world it's not often one can experience a more primal way of life. However, a deer stalking trip in the Scottish Highlands can create jus...
By ShootingUK
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