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16 bore shotguns
An AYA and a Rizzini 16 bore – both of these stunning guns are indicators of a surge in popularity for the sweet 16
A 16-bore shotgun offers the sportsman a lighter gun which still has a very good killing power and range. Even for those guns who shoot the highest and most extreme birds, the 16-bore should be considered a genuine alternative.
Struggling with recoil using a 12-bore?
Q: I’ve started struggling with recoil when using my 12 bore: what can I do to reduce it? Is it time to change to a 16-bore? It’s really strange as my 12-bore fits me well. A: I come across many people who suffer with this and usually it’s a combination…
Rizzini RB EM 16-bore
Rizzini is a gunmaker steadily making inroads into the British guntrade. It has some very attractive models at good value-for-money prices. This is my favourite in the range: the Rizzini RB EM 16-bore . The RB EM is a round bodied box lock gun with a bold scroll engraving pattern that reminds me of the traditional Holland Royal pattern.…
Top 10 guns for game
Beretta 687 EELL Classic £6,850 A modern icon, the EELL from Beretta is amongst the most sought after guns by sportsmen and women up and down the country, and with even a cursory glance it is easy to see why. With a design lineage stretching back to 1979, Beretta’s 680 line of guns have long…
The rise and rise of the 16 bore
A recent advertisement by ASI – the importer of AYA guns from Spain and, more recently, Rizzinis from Italy – bravely announced that “16 bore is the new black!”. This seemed a bit cryptic on first reading but on further investigation disclosed that there was a bit of a fashion reference going on. Black, it would seem, is the…
12 bore vs 16 bore – the great debate
12 Bore By Ben Samuelson Is there a smugger calibre than the 16 bore? Twenty is fine if you’re not strong enough to carry a real gun; 28 is acceptable if you wish to invite universal derision every time you miss a bird and .410 is delightfully mad – but 16 bore is just…
Rizzini Artemis 16 bore
As many experienced shots will know, quite a number of manufacturers engrave the name Rizzini on the actions of their guns thanks to the fairly astonishing abilities of a modern Italian gunmaking dynasty. There is E. Rizzini, once best known for making entry-level guns but now a part of Fausti, a high-end manufacturer.…
Blaser F16
When Blaser launched the Blaser F16 at the Stonely Shooting Show back in February we can all honestly say the after burners were fully on, I could feel my eyebrows smoldering with one of the most dramatic gun launches I have seen in the gun trade. The question is: “Does the…
Drilling 16B/8MM
This Classic Gun is a drilling, manufactured circa 1920. It is a combination gun I know well because I once owned it, having bought it from local farmer friend at the end of the 1970s for £40. When I had it on my firearms certificate, there was a condition added that “only…
Would a 16-bore shotgun be suitable for shooting woodcock?
Shooting advice: I’m buying a 16-bore shotgun, number 7,558, made by Arthur Howell & Co, Birmingham, but can’t find any information on the maker. Would it be suitable for woodcock?
Gun reviews: William Powell Monarch 16-bore shotgun
Gun reviews: William Powell Monarch 16-bore shotgun: With its traditional looks and smooth handling, Lewis Potter discovers a gun that confounds those critics who dismiss all 16-bores out of hand.
Gun reviews: William & Son 16-bore shotgun
Gun reviews: William & Son 16-bore shotgun: This assisted-opening side-by-side is an elegant example of the best of British gunmaking. Unsurprisingly, it is not cheap.
Zoli Columbus 12 bore over-under shotgun review
Zoli Columbus: Our columnist casts an eye over the Zoli Columbus, an intriguing offering from a lesser known-name in gunmaking.
Arietta Crown 16-bore shotgun review
Gun reviews: Arietta Crown 16-bore shotgun: The Arietta Crown is a lovely little 16-bore from the renowned Spanish gunmaker.
Westley Richards 16-bore shotgun review
Westley Richards 16-bore shotgun: Sweet and fast to shoot, this lightweight side-by-side droplock is exceptionally well finished.
William & Son 16-bore shotgun review
William & Son 16-bore shotgun: The result of hours of work from some of the world’s most talented gunmakers, this 16-bore gun from William & Son is a perfect shooting partner.
16-bore shotguns under £10,000
Among the most underrated of guns, the 16-bore is considered to be the gun of choice for true sporting connoisseurs.
Browning B25 16-bore shotgun review
Browning's new B25 16-bore shotgun feels just right - but could also be a rifle, with other barrels.
16-bore cartridge review
The 16-bore shotgun has always been a popular choice among shooting men on the continent.
Lincoln Jubilee 16-bore shotgun review
The Lincoln Jubilee Prestige shotgun celebrates the return of the 16-bore.