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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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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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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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