Welcome to the rifle shooting section of ShootingUK, where we discuss rifles, rifle shooting and the art of putting holes in things from a respectable distance. Whether you’re agonising over rifle calibre choices or trying to master rifle shooting techniques that don’t involve blaming the wind, you’re in the right place.
Our rifle content spans everything from deer stalking rifles to target shooting rifles, plus those crucial decisions like rifle scope selection that can make or break your day in the field. We cover rifle reviews (the honest kind), rifle maintenance tips that actually work, and rifle accuracy advice that goes beyond “just shoot better.”
From your first rifle purchase – that mix of excitement and mild terror – to understanding why your mate’s rifle bullet choice is definitely wrong and yours is definitely right, we’ve got you covered. Bolt action rifles, straight pull rifles, rifle optics, zeroing techniques, and all the gear that seemed essential at the time. Our rifle features come from shooters who’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to.
Forget about meat loss caused by a bullet, says Jon. The overriding consideration for every stalker is to bring about the quickest kill possible.
You said that it is sometimes necessary to take shots of up to 300 yards while stalking deer in open country.
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...
If two deer are in line and it is a safe shot, is it reasonable to try to shoot both with one bullet?
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...
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.
When home loading ammunition, pay attention to detail for safe and accurate loads.
<strong>Choosing the right bullet is crucial for vermin control - Bruce Potts put the redoubtable Palmisano Pindell Cartridge through its paces</strong>
Ruag has a happy knack at marketing consistently accurate ammunition and these Normas – spitting Hornady bullets – are no exception.
I have an increasing problem with wild boar on my farm in Kent. Can you recommend a cartridge for shooting them?
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