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  1. CZ 457 MTR in 17 HMR

    CZ 457 MTR in 17 HMR

    CZ 457 MTR in 17 HMR

    By Chris Parkin CZ’s 457 Match Target Rifle or “MTR” has a great visual appeal for those wanting the latest mechanics yet still showing some of the classic looks in a material that will forever be associated with beautiful gunstocks, Walnut. The MTR uses the same action as all other 457 variants and although only currently available in 22...
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  2. Element Optics Accu-Lite Mounts Review

    Element Optics Accu-Lite Mounts Review

    Element Optics Accu-Lite Mounts Review

    Element Optics Accu-Lite Mounts By Chris Parkin   I can be very critical of scope mounting solutions but have very much liked using the Accu-lite mounts from Element optics for several reasons. With the growing mass of both optics, and additional components like night vison add-ons and large, long range illuminators, reliable mounts...
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  3. CZ 600 Range - Review

    CZ 600 Range - Review

    CZ 600 Range - Review

    CZ 600 Range in 308   The CZ 600 Range immediately looked an exciting and adventurous rifle from this seemingly modest company from the instant I first saw one. It’s designed for shooters for whom precision is the priority and carries the most stringent accuracy guarantee of 3/4 M.O.A. (using match ammunition) within the entire 600...
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  4. Primary Arms GLX4 Series 6-24x50 FFP Riflescope

    Primary Arms GLX4 Series 6-24x50 FFP Riflescope

    Primary Arms GLX4 Series 6-24x50 FFP Riflescope

    Primary Arms GLX4 Series 6-24x50 FFP Riflescope   Any riflescope with a 6-24x50 specification is easily compared and contrasted with its direct peers who use a similar 4x erector tube to meet this specification in the same price bracket. What’s most interesting is how each manufacturer goes about making their internally similar scopes...
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  5. Cashback on Browning, Winchester & Miroku Shotguns

    Cashback on Browning, Winchester & Miroku Shotguns

    Cashback on Browning, Winchester & Miroku Shotguns

    Cashback Offer from Browning, Winchester & Miroku   Browning and Winchester are excited to be able to offer an exceptional cash back offer on NEW Browning, Winchester & Miroku shotguns between 1st October and 15th December 2023! When a customer purchases a brand-new Browning or Miroku O/U, a Browning semi-auto or a Winchester...
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  6. CZ 457 Thumbhole Laminate 17 HMR

    CZ 457 Thumbhole Laminate 17 HMR

    CZ 457 Thumbhole Laminate 17 HMR

    CZ 457 Thumbhole Laminate 17 HMR By Chris Parkin It wasn’t so long ago that the laminate stock upgrade was a popular route in customising any action for which the correct inlet was available. CZ have set out with their rimfire to offer variants to suit the needs, stature and aesthetic preferences of most shooters and although fundamentally no...
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  7. Steyr Mannlicher SSG M1

    Steyr Mannlicher SSG M1

    Steyr Mannlicher SSG M1

    By Chris Parkin Steyr’s SSG M1 has satisfied armed forces assessing its functionality and capability in accordance with their needs, so I’m merely reflecting personally on how it may apply to a civilian shooter’s desires and needs. The M1 shows a laterally ported muzzle brake capable of accepting an overfit moderator, tipping the barley...
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  8. PARD NV008S and NV008S LRF

    PARD NV008S and NV008S LRF

    PARD NV008S and NV008S LRF

    PARD NV008S and NV008S LRF I was lucky to bring an early version of the latest PARD NV008S night vision scope back from the British Shooting Show in February and have since received the full production version in both variants, one with and one without the laser rangefinder. Both units are class 3 laser products and fully certified safe to comply...
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  9. Top 3 FX Air Rifles

    Top 3 FX Air Rifles

    Top 3 FX Air Rifles

    By Chris Parkin Trying to sum up the capabilities and variation across the FX range in one short article is an almost impossible task but I can quite understand why the Crown Mk II, Impact M3 and Maverick are at the forefront. My experience with Impact Mk II last year drew me into the world of airgun tuning and in FAC format, this rifle was a...
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  10. Safe Shooting at Night - The best equipment to use, how, where, and when to shoot.

    Safe Shooting at Night - The best equipment to use, how, where, and when...

    Safe Shooting at Night - The best equipment to use, how, where, and when...

    By Chris Parkin Safe shooting is the absolute unarguable must in our sport to maintain safety and the sport’s longevity. The use of night vision and thermal imaging equipment has opened night shooting up for many people, you need less kit and it’s a lot easier to shoot alone without an additional `lamp man` that many of us got used to having...
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  11. What are the differences, ATA SP Black Men’s and Ladies’ shotguns?

    What are the differences, ATA SP Black Men’s and Ladies’ shotguns?

    What are the differences, ATA SP Black Men’s and Ladies’ shotguns?

    By Chris Parkin A few people have been interested to hear the direct comparison between men’s and Ladies/youth models of the SP Black Shotguns from ATA and after taking two otherwise identical 12g game guns to task, here are the definitive differences between the versions.   Dimension Men’s Ladies/Youth model Calibre 12...
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  12. Element Optics Nexus 5-20x50 FFP Riflescope

    Element Optics Nexus 5-20x50 FFP Riflescope

    Element Optics Nexus 5-20x50 FFP Riflescope

    By Chris Parkin First focal plane scopes aren’t new but it’s somewhat of a buzzword now as “FFP” has not only become the preferred optic to shoot across multiple distance formats, but that popularity has been adopted by scope manufacturers at all price points. First focal plane offers a huge factor of simplicity as use of the reticle to...
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