Michael Yardley

Purdey 20-bore sporter review

  • March 8, 2013

A fine over-and-under shotgun made with Pergugini & Visini, this sporting gun is still a Purdey

  • January 23, 2013

Beretta's best-shooting sporting gun to date proves the Italian gunmaker remains on top form

  • October 18, 2012

This 20-bore side-by-side sidelock ejector from William Powell shoots splendidly, thanks to good design coupled with gunmaking that’s sound in all departments

Modern airguns.

  • August 1, 2012

The modern airgun is a sophisticated tool and the weapon of choice for professional vermin control. Perfect for shooting magpies and rabbits around the garden

  • July 9, 2012

If your shotgun is lighter is it easier to shoot or should game shots follow clay shooters by choosing a heavier gun whether it's a 12-bore or 20-bore?

  • July 6, 2012

This side-by-side droplock shotgun by Westley Richards is a lightweight 16-bore and sweet to shoot

  • June 15, 2012

Mike Yardley immediately feels comfortable with the Beretta Jubilee 12-bore. He considers the Beretta Jubilee 12-bore the best of the 600 series.

  • May 8, 2012

THE FIELD tests Percy Stanbury's own 12-bore Webley & Scott shotgun, silver ovals recording Stanbury's many championship wins crowd the gun's stock