The Thompson Centre Dimension .243 is this month’s test rifle, and Dominic Griffith finds himself quickly understanding why it was nominated NRA Rifle of the Year in 2013. As far…
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William and Son over-and-under
The William and Son over-and-under is our test gun. It’s a 12-bore with 30in barrels, a low-profile and hand-engraved action and weighs just over 7lb. It cleverly brings together modern…
£39,500.00
Browning A Bolt 3 rifle
The Browning A Bolt 3 follows the much-respected X-Bolt and represents the firm’s entry-level rifle, intended to compete with the likes of the Ruger American or the Savage Axis. Like…
£508.00
AYA English game-gun
The AYA English game-gun is the product of a collaboration between Sportarm of Dorchester, ASI of Snape, and AYA the Spanish manufacturer. First impressions of this “English” game-gun are of…
£12,995.00
Savage model 42 rifle / shotgun
Interest in “camp” rifles is surging. Whether it reflects a return to our hunter-gatherer instincts or whether it is simply that they represent a fun alternative to traditional bolt-action, scoped…
£659.00
Browning 725 20-bore
On test this month is the Browning 725 20-bore over-and-under. We have looked at a 725 20-bore before, the excellent 32in-barrelled Hunter (July 2014 issue). This is a lighter, 30in…
£2,276.00
Krieghoff K-80 Parcours
This month’s test gun is a 32in Krieghoff K-80 Parcours over-and-under imported into the UK by Alan Rhone of Wrexham. Rhone is well known for his long-standing involvement with this…
£11,310.00
Merkel 65E sidelock 20-bore
The Merkel 65E sidelock is a gun in which I must declare an interst. I had some influence on the specification. About a year ago I was invited by Merkel…
£14,995.00
Ruger M77 Hawkeye
The Ruger M77 Hawkeye will benefit from the firm’s reputation, but this was not always the case. When I started as a professional stalker some 30 years ago most stalkers…
£1,108.00
Boxall & Edmiston 20-Bore
The Boxall & Edmiston round-action 20-bore over-and-under was first seen at last year’s Game Fair “in the white” and drew much positive comment because of its elegant, dainty appearance. The…
£18,800.00