Shotguns for children under £3,000
We pick out the best shotguns for children priced £3,000 or underPrince Edward fires a shotgun for the first time at a CLA Game FairThe most pressing concern will be over what calibre of gun to buy. I...
View ArticleA closer look at Baikal shotguns
Considering a Baikal shotgun? Mike George explains why the Russian-built shotgun is one of his top ten guns produced during the last half-centuryThe reason, like the guns themselves, is simple. Baikal...
View ArticleTop 20 second-hand over-and-under shotguns
Mike George picks out his top 20 12-bore over-and-under all-rounders in four price rangesIf you’re looking to buy a second-hand over-and-under shotgun, the list below have been recommended by Sporting...
View Article.17 HMR bolt-action rifles
This review pits the Sako Quad Synthetic, CZ Synthetic Silhouette, Browing T-Bolt Synthetic and Anschutz 1517 Thumbhole against each other to find the best .17 HRM bolt-action rifleThis was originally...
View ArticleSecondhand Webley Patriot
This high-power air rifle with its impressive pellet strike had the US market in its sights. Bruce Potts explainst how the Webley Patriot shaped shootingAs the company is firmley embedded in the...
View ArticleIs it best to buy a secondhand gun or a new gun?
Lewis Potter looks at the variables to consider if it's better to buy a secondhand gun or a new gunThe thought of buying a brand new gun is always an attractive idea – the pride of being its first...
View ArticleSecond-hand Tikka M65A
The ultra-smooth bolt action and accuracy of the Tikka M65A belies its potential as a sniper rifleI have covered the Tikka M65 before, but the Tikka M65A is a completely different beast, despite only a...
View ArticleThe three best PCP air rifles
Bruce Potts tests three 10-shot repeater pre-charged pneumatic air rifles for around £500.Air rifles are anything but toys; they are invaluable tools for pest controllers or landowners to eradicate...
View ArticleSecond-hand FIAS .308 stalking rifle
This good-looking FIAS .308 stalking rifle, with its sporter barrel and smooth action, is a real bargain, says Bruce PottsThe history of Fabbrica Italiana Armi Sabatti (FIAS) starts in Italy with...
View ArticleThe Jackal Woodsman air rifle
Bruce Potts reflects on the Jackal Woodsman air rifle, an accurate and powerful air rifle from one of the most innovative gunmakers in Britain.Jackal Woodsman air rifle I remember my first airgun...
View Article10 best shotguns for clay pigeon shooting
Our expert reviewers have put these shotguns through their paces. If you're looking for a shotgun for clayshooting, then browse through the 10 models listed here to see which would fit the billBeretta...
View ArticleThree good value over-and-under Sporters to buy secondhand
Mike George chooses three of his favourite value-for-money used over-and-under Sporters in different price brackets Lanber SporterLanber Sporter – target price £500 All guns eventually go out of...
View Article10 popular rifles for deer stalking
If you're considering buying a new rifle for deer stalking then you need to think long and hard about what you actually want from it and how you are going to use it. Your budget is also likely to be a...
View Article20 popular second-hand over-and-under shotguns
Are you in the market for a second-hand over-and-under shotgun? Wondering what would be best for you? Here our expert Mike George picks out his top 20 12-bore all-rounders from four price rangesIf your...
View ArticlePopular shotguns for the pheasant season
As the pheasant shooting season kicks in here is our pick of four of the best game guns in their class. Every one would hold its own on the grandest drive or the most challenging walked-up day.You need...
View ArticleA closer look at Baikal shotguns
Mike George rates the Russian-built Baikal shotgun as one of his top ten guns of the last half century. So it might be worth considering one? Why I give these shotguns such a good rating Quite simply,...
View ArticleWhich is the best.17 HMR bolt-action rifle?
Our reviewer compares the Sako Quad Synthetic, CZ Synthetic Silhouette, Browning T-Bolt Synthetic and Anschutz 1517 Thumbhole to find the best performing .17 HMR bolt-action rifleThe .17HMR round has...
View ArticleSo you can’t afford an English side-by-side shotgun?
Kate Gateacre goes on the hunt for a second-hand English side-by-side shotgun Until a few years ago, I happily used my mother’s 16-bore or one of my brothers’ guns when shooting at home in Holland and...
View ArticleCheap shotguns for under £500
If you're looking to buy a cheap shotgun that's within your budget make sure you read this guide firstYou might be on a tightish budget and on the lookout for a cheap shotgun but remember that price...
View ArticleThree value-for-money secondhand semi-auto shotguns
Mike George chooses his top three value-for-money semi-auto shotguns for those looking to pick up a bargainHatsan Escort Magnum Target Price: £330 In the 1960s, two trend-setting semi-autos were...
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