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Contents | GENERAL
SPONSORED BY
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A comprehensive guide to the guns, shooting equipment and accessories Graham Allen 0208 302 6513
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some confusion and I asked John Batley (Director) of the Gun Colchester, Essex
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and as ever, the 22 semi-auto market is thriving. A new Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP) from Edgars, the GSG Advertising & Typesetting:
Firefly, is now in shops with Oceania Defence adding to its range with the Walther-made Colt Gold Cup LBP. MS Typesetting & Design
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Editorial - Care is taken to ensure
that the contents of the magazine are
accurate, but the publishers do not
The airgun manufacturers of the world continue to innovate and accept responsibility for any errors that
bring new models to an eager marketplace and it’s good to see may occur.
Articles published in the magazine
that the humble coil spring is still being used to power pellets are based on contributors’ personal
towards a target! As a power source, it’s been around for centuries but it is still a experiences using specific tools,
very efficient way of moving a piston down a tube to compress air. Spring gun accessories and equipment, and should
technology is at its peak, despite to relatively new technology of the gas ram snapping not be relied upon as a guide to safe
practice in conditions ovwer which the
at its heals. Gas rams are becoming more widespread and this alternative to the spring publishers have no control. Readers
is used by many airgun companies now. CO2 guns remain popular, especially multi-shot should satisfy themselves as to the
air pistol replicas, be they based on revolvers or semi autos; the eagerly anticipated, safety of specific guns, ammunition
fully licenced, blowback Glock 17 replica from Umarex will sell very well I’m sure, with and uses.
its authentic looks and handling and the moving slide will certainly add to the realism! Readers should also familiarise
themselves with all relevant legislation
PCPs get better and better each year and BSA joined the bullpup revolution and hit the ground running with before attempting to purchase or use
the lovely Defiant and they shoot as well as they look. Webley, Daystate, Air Arms, Brocock and FX etc. have all any gun. If in doubt, ask at your local
been busy too, with new models from them all; the UK’s airgun scene is buoyant, so let’s hope it stays that way police station or consult one of the
shooting associations.
and no unnecessary new laws spoil the party. Like all legitimate shooters, airgun users are a law-abiding bunch
Advertisements - Whist reasonable
and should not be tarred with the same brush as those who misuse them! care is taken when accepting
Shotgun companies also strive to increase their market share by bringing out new products and it’s great to advertisements, the publishers cannot
see that this sector is still keeping shooters happy with new and exciting models. There are now many relatively accept responsibility for any resulting
inexpensive shotguns available from new and emerging companies, and the ‘old guard’ have hit back with more unsatisfactory transactions.
affordable guns, which is good news for the end user. As Pete said, box-fed shotguns seem to be everywhere They will however, investigate any
written complaints.
these days, which has seen more people taking part in the more dynamic disciplines.
It’s clearly been another good year for shooting and long may it continue. We hope you enjoy this year’s
What Gun? And as ever, shoot safely!
Graham Allen
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GENERAL | Contents
Contents
n GENERAL
41 GETTING STARTED
46 PROTECTION
50 GUN SECURITY
54 GUN CLEANING
n AIRGUNS
56 WHAT’S NEW
60 AIRGUN ACCESSORIES
65 PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC
AIR RIFLE GUIDE
PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC
AIR RIFLE GUN TESTS 149
78 Brocock Compatto
80 FX Impact
82 Kral Puncher Pro
84 Cometa Orion
87 SPRING AND GAS RAM
AIR RIFLE GUIDE
SPRING AND GAS RAM

AIR RIFLE GUN TESTS
98 Gamo Varmint
100 Milbro Syn 16 54 60 233
102 Weihrauch HW90
104 Webley Spectre
AIR PISTOLS TESTS

RIMFIRE RIFLES GUN TESTS 184
182 Savage A22
106 Crosman SNR
184 Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr
108 Walther CP88
186 Kris Defiance
110 LAMPS AND LIGHTING
190 SECTION 1 SHOTGUN GUIDE
114 AIRGUN PELLETS
119 AIRGUN SCOPES
SECTION 1 SHOTGUN GUN TEST
194 Web-Tac Metal Force
n CLOTHING
196 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE GUIDE 214
124 CAMO CLOTHING
135 CLOTHING FOR SHOOTERS LEVER-ACTION RIFLE GUN TEST
198 Marlin 1895GBH
n FIREARMS
140 WHAT’S NEW
202 SECTION 1 HANDGUN GUIDE
288
144 FIREARMS ACCESSORIES
SECTION 1 HAND GUN TEST
149 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE GUIDE
208 Alfa Pro Long
Barrelled Revolver
BOLT-ACTION RIFLE GUN TESTS
158 Mauser M18 210 MUZZLE-LOADING
REVOLVER GUIDE
160 Remington 700 Gen II
164 Bergara B14 HMR MUZZLE-LOADING REVOLVER GUN TEST
166 Sabatti Saphire 214 Pietta Spiller & Burr
170 Accuracy International AT 219 MUZZLE-LOADING 248
174 RIMFIRE RIFLE GUIDE RIFLE GUIDE
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82 274 306
114
MUZZLE-LOADING RIFLE GUN TEST DOUBLE AND SINGLE SHOTGUN TESTS 87

222 Pietta Smith Carbine 288 Akkar Triple
224 METALLIC CARTRIDGE 290 Winchester Select
RELOADING GUIDE
228 RELOADING TESTS 292 Huglu 103D
233 METALLIC AMMUNITION 295 PUMP AND SEM-AUTO
GUIDE
SHOTGUN GUIDE
236 METALLIC AMMUNITION
TESTS PUMP AND SEM-AUTO
238 FIREARMS MODERATOR SHOTGUN TESTS
GUIDE
304 Remington 870
244 FIREARMS MODERATOR
TESTS 306 Stoeger MK3
248 FIREARMS SCOPE GUIDE 308 Beretta A300 202
254 FIREARMS SCOPE TESTS
310 Typhoon F12
258 NIGHT VISION
312 SHOTGUN RELOADING
n FIELD CULTERY 316 16-GAUGE CARTRIDGES
266 KNIVES AND MULITOOLS
n SHOTGUNS n AIRSOFT
270 WHAT’S NEW 320 Krytac KRISS Vector
274 SHOTGUN ACCESSORIES 321 Angry Gun 1911
277 DOUBLE AND SINGLE
SHOTGUN GUIDE 322 Knights Armament PDW

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Starting Out
Graham Allen looks at the importance of getting
new blood into the shooting sports
Despite the negative
attention shooting
often seems to get in
the mainstream media,
shooting in the UK is still
very popular. Less enlightened
people equate guns with violent
crime in inner cities but that’s a
problem with criminals, not the
law-abiding shooters busting a
few clays, shooting targets with
a rifle, shooting rabbits for the
pot or controlling vermin.
Shooting gets people out into
the fresh air, away from the TV,
social media and computer games
and promotes discipline and self-
control; shooters are often the nicest
people you can meet! Whatever our
discipline, we all love what we do and
hopefully consider that we are all to
be part of one big happy family; there
are unfortunately tiny, misguided
factions within the sport that would A young Jake Potts (son of Bruce)
see us divided, where really we used to love helping his Dad
should all be sticking together. If
we allow the different disciplines to
see themselves as being different sure that any new members behave
or better than others, we will surely as they should, for their own safety
suffer at the hands of those who and the safety of those around
would restrict what we do, be they them. Guns obviously need to be
politicians or those dreaded ‘antis’ stored securely, so this is another
who have no concept of what we do. aspect that should be discussed.
THE FUTURE SPORT FOR ALL

The best thing we can do to ensure A few years later and The best way to get started in
Jake’s an accomplished
that shooting in the UK flourishes, is shot and regularly fill anything is when you’re young and
to continue our shooting as we do, his game bag shooting is no different but people
in a safe and responsible way and if of any age can take up the sport and
we can, introduce as many people it doesn’t matter if you’re male or
into the sport as possible. Outsiders to recruit new members; so, if you SAFE AND SOUND female, gay or straight, able bodied or
may think that shooting is a closed hear of anyone interested in taking All new shooters should be given less able in some way, where there’s
network but clubs are usually trying up the sport, give them as much a detailed talk on what they can a will there’s a way. Shooting is very
encouragement as you can to get and cannot do and what they must inclusive and there are numerous
involved. Take them to your local club and must not do, safety being the organisations dedicated to the sport,
or range on an open day, take them most important factor of all. Show so there’s always a helping hand
clay or rough shooting, to see what them how the gun works (without available. You might be reading
goes on and if they actually fancy it being loaded of course!) in a safe What Gun? as a complete novice
taking part, go about it the correct environment and they will know and if you are, welcome aboard!
way and they could be hooked for what to expect when they have a Shooting is a fascinating hobby and
life! If you can get someone hitting go for themselves. Hearing and for many of us it’s a way of life and
what they’re aiming at, even if it’s eye protection should be worn and a career. Starting out with an airsoft
only now and again to begin with, shooting gloves are also a good replica or airgun is often how people
they will soon get the bug. Imagine idea, as long as they do not interfere take up shooting, some progress
if every shooting introduced just one with the safe handling of the gun. to other forms of the sport, others
new member each year! There’s Shooting a gun is a big responsibility, stick with what they first used.
even a new campaign called just so should not be done without the Whatever path a shooter takes; it
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GENERAL | Getting Started
Learning to shoot an airgun is the perfect

introduction to the shooting sports
The best way to get

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when you’re young
ASSOCIATIONS
The following list gives contact details for all the major shooting associations
AIRGUN TRAINING representation in Westminster for rural sports and the rights of of all clay shooting disciplines
EDUCATION and Brussels, and can offer country dwellers. The Alliance from local club to Olympic level.
ORGANISATION local support from their promotes and helps to protect the It is highly organised with local
Dave Mills Tel: 01543 450173 team of regional officers. legitimate interests of all shooters contacts and training courses in
E-mail: [email protected] Members receive a quarterly and shooting sports, including all areas. Contacting a local clay
Website: www.ateo.org.uk magazine and specialist game shooting, deerstalking, target club either direct or through the
The ATEO is a group of newsletters. shooting and clay pigeon shooting. CPSA is probably the best route for
volunteer airgun coaches who learning safe shotgun shooting -
run ‘have-ago’ stands and training BRITISH WESTERN BRITISH FIELD TARGET even if you eventually intend to take
in air rifle shooting at most major SHOOTING SOCIETY ASSOCIATION up game or rough shooting. You
game fairs. They also work in E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]. will certainly be able to hone your
conjunction with BASC, the Website: www.bwss.co.uk Website: www.thebfta.net safety regime and shooting skills.
police, youth organisations The BWSS is a national The BFTA is the association
and education departments to organisation created to preserve of governing bodies for Field HFT MASTERS
teach safe sporting shooting and and promote the sport of Cowboy Target shooting in Scotland, Wales HFT Masters organise their own
explain the dangers of misuse of Action Shooting, a multiple weapon and England. Field Target is the competition series throughout the
airguns. Their website also has shooting sport in which contestants sport of shooting metal silhouette country and offer a different take on
good links to all the major compete with percussion single targets with air rifles, in natural HFT shooting and have developed
associations dealing with airgun action revolvers, lever action and outdoor environments. The sport a new breed of HFT shooting where
sports. single-shot rifles, double barrel is suitable for young and old, with competitive airgunners are able to
(side-by-side) or pre-1899 pump/ both male and female competitors pit their skills against the very best
BRITISH ASSOCIATION lever action shotguns etc., typical taking part on an equal footing. No and, at the same time, brand new
FOR SHOOTING AND of those used on the American licence or certificate is required shooters can take part and still be
CONSERVATION (BASC) frontier in the 19th century. as only non-FAC rated air rifles are in with a chance of winning. They
Tel:01244 573030 allowed. The website has contact also organise training days for
E-mail: [email protected] THE COUNTRYSIDE details for regions and officers. experienced and novice shooters.
Website: www.basc.org.uk ALLIANCE Website: www.hftmasters.com
With 125,000 members, BASC Countryside Alliance, 1Spring CLAY PIGEON
is the largest organisation Mews, Tinworth Street, SHOOTING HISTORIC
in all areas of hunting with London. SE11 5AN. Tel: 0207 ASSOCIATION LTD. BREECHLOADING
shotgun, firearms and air 840 9200. Website: CPSA, Edmunton House, Bisley SMALLARMS
rifles. Advice, literature and www.countryside-alliance.org/ Camp, Brookwood, Woking. ASSOCIATION
courses are available to members One of the oldest organisations GU24 0NP. Tel: 01483 485400 BMA HBSA, London, WC1N 3XX.
in many shooting disciplines, covering all field sports, including (office hours) E-mail: info@cpsa. Website: www.hbsa-uk.org.
both for novices and experienced game shooting with shotgun and co.uk Website: www.cpsa.co.uk The HBSA was founded to
shots. BASC also has political rifle, and now leading the fight CPSA is the governing body encourage the preservation of

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breechloading firearms and to Training courses are held at UNITED KINGDOM

encourage the study of all the local, regional and national level. ASSOCIATION FOR
aspects from the aesthetics of HUNTER FIELD
the sporting gunmaker to the SINGLE SHOT BLACK TARGET
functional equipment of the soldier POWDER CARTRIDGE UKAHFT E-mail: info@ukahft.
or target shooter. They hold regular RIFLE CLUB OF GREAT co.uk Website: www.sites.
shoots with "Classic", "Veteran" BRITAIN SSBPCRCGB google.com/site/ukahft/
and "Vintage" smallarms. e-mail [email protected] HFT is an air rifle sport that
The famous clocktower at Website: www.ssbpcrc.co.uk uses the same silhouette targets
Bisley Camp, the spiritual home It’s all in the title – black as ordinary FT, but in a different,
of UK shooting sports and powder breechloaders such as more ‘hunting’ orientated
the headquarters of the Sharps, Remington rolling blocks, scenario.
NRA, NSRA and CPSA Trapdoor Springfields and the To take part all you need is a
The many and various forms like, shooting American Bison legal limit air rifle (and scope),
of rifle shooting are catered paper targets and silhouettes at but pre-booking for competitions
for by several associations distance. Very challenging. is a necessity because of its
specialising in either hunting popularity.
or target disciplines SPORTSMAN'S
ASSOCIATION OF UNITED KINGDOM
MUZZLE LOADERS GREAT BRITAIN & PRACTICAL SHOOTING
ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN IRELAND ASSOCIATION
GREAT BRITAIN 01243 931517 / 07973 262133 UKPSA, PO Box 7057, Preston,
MLAGB Tel: 01926 458198 Website: www. Weymouth, Dorset DT4 4EN Tel:
E.Mail: [email protected] sportsmansassociation.co.uk 07010 703845 Fax:
Website: http://mlagb.com Founded in reaction to the 0870 7657721
MLAGB is the definitive handgun ban, the Sportsman’s Website: www.ukpsa.co.uk
association for muzzle loading Association not only fights for UKPSA organise practical
black powder firearms. They have the restoration of pistol shooting shotgun target shooting, gas
instruction courses in all aspects in the UK, but also for shooter’s powered pistols and Mini-Rifle
of black powder rifles, shotguns rights within the law. It also offers (.22 Rimfire) competitions.
and pistols. There are regional an excellent insurance package They also run range safety,
and club level contacts throughout for shooters, re-enactors and shooting instruction and
the country. This is one of the other hobbyists/sportsman. safe handling courses.
most pro-active organisations in
British shooting, and membership
includes an exceptionally good
magazine detailing muzzle-loading
events and competitions.
NATIONAL RIFLE
ASSOCIATION
NRA, Bisley Camp, Brookwood,
Woking, Surrey. GU24 0PB.
Tel: 01483 797777. Email:
[email protected].
Website: www.nra.org.uk
The NRA is the governing body
for all full-bore rifle target shooting
disciplines in the UK. A number
of different training courses are
available at regional and national
level. The headquarters is at Bisley,
the home of British shooting, where
many events and competitions
are held throughout the year. The
NRA also holds regular Open Days
at Bisley Camp to introduce the
public to the shooting sports.
NATIONAL SMALL BORE

RIFLE ASSOCIATION
NSRA, Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley
Camp, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey.
GU24 0NP. Tel: 01483 485502
Website: www.nsra.co.uk/
The NSRA governs all .22
Rimfire target rifle and match
(indoor) air rifle target shooting
in the UK up to Olympic level.
There is a large network of
associated clubs throughout the
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organisations and sports Jake is typical of how young shooters can progress
authorities.

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Graham Allen makes the case for ‘Health and Safety’ when shooting
Shooting is a very, very safe rifle or shotgun has considerably and shotguns prior to sale. We are skirmishing sites insist on eye and
sport, and we are often more. Even an air rifle, be it spring also launching various types of face protection, as in this sport,
setting off a small explosion powered, gas ram or pre-charged high velocity projectile and at short you’re actually aiming at someone,
right next to our face! That pneumatic has compressed air range, especially with airguns, BB but due to the safety protocols in
may sound dramatic but firing even involved. However, very few guns guns and airsoft replicas, the risk of place it’s very safe to take part in.
a rimfire cartridge has a tiny charge ever fail, due to the stringent a ricochet needs to be considered, Here are a few options
of propellant going bang not far from manufacturing processes employed as we don’t want anything bouncing that will keep you safe and
our eyes and ears and a fullbore and the proofing of all firearms into our eyes or face. Airsoft sound when shooting
EVOLUTION FLIGHT 4 (REVO) 4 LENS INTERCHANGEABLE SUNGLASSES SET

Reviewer: Graham Allen
Protecting your eyes when shooting :

from
is vital and Sunglasses For Sport Price 95
offer a wide range of styles. £3 9.
One of their latest, is the unisex
Evolution Flight 4 (Revo) 4 Lens
Interchangeable Sunglasses Set. The
frames are an attractive matt black
colour and look really stylish. The kit
comes with interchangeable lenses;
one set of grey lenses with blue
mirror finish are fitted already but
the others, orange, rose and yellow,
come safely stored within the robust
case, along with a soft carry pouch,
and a cleaning cloth. The lenses
are impact resistant & shatterproof
polycarbonate material and have a
full wrap-around fit for maximum eye
protection with non-slip nose pads
and temples. They are UV400 rated
for maximum protection from bright
sunlight. Swapping lenses over is
simplicity itself, as you hold the
The Flight 4 Lens Interchangeable Sunglasses

Set are very well made and designed
sunglasses frame in one hand and are fully protected when shooting;
gripping the lens using your thumb the different coloured lenses can
and forefinger of the other hand, be swapped as described for
you simply pull the lenses down differing lighting conditions and
and away from the nose bridge. can help when shooting different
To replace the lenses with another coloured clays with a shotgun.
colour, you just reverse the above
procedure by pushing the lens into Everything is housed in a robust case
the slot of the arm and then sliding
the lens up into the groove in the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
frame and then applying pressure z NAME: Evolution Flight 4 Lens
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thumb until it is securely in place. z PRICE: £39.95
These sunglasses are very z CONTACT: Sunglasses For Sport
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Protection | GENERAL
SUREFIRE LOW-PROFILE IN-EAR Pr Sonic Defenders, which provide

HEARING PROTECTION RANGE £2 ice fro double flanging and 24dB of
4.4 m
Reviewer: Graham Allen 0 : noise reduction, up to the EP10
which comes with memory
SureFire, renowned for their range foam canal tips and provides
of laser sights and hand-held 30dB of noise reduction. The
lights, has launched an in-ear range is available in three sizes,
protection range that won’t block The Surefire range small, medium and large, and
out ambient sounds. These ear of hearing protection the EarPro range also come
filters out harmful
defenders are ideal for anyone sounds above 85dB in three colours: black, clear
shooting, be it game, clays or rifle and orange. The design is low-
shooting, as they offer excellent block out lower level sounds. Made every time they are used, while soft, profile, so won’t interfere with
protection and comfort. from a hypoallergenic polymer, which flanged stems provide secure seals. shooting caps. EarPro products
The range filters out harmful is soft and durable, the range of The EarPro products come in a come with a 26in detachable
sounds above 85dB, providing a EarPro products feature the patented variety of grades, starting with EP3 lanyard and carry case.
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at EarLock retention rings, which ensure
least 24dB, thanks to a proprietary that the ear defenders won’t fall TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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defenders come with attached filter ring uses seven points of contact to z PRICE: From £24.40
caps that can be inserted to provide ensure that the ear protection will z CONTACT: Edgar Brothers. www.edgarbrothers.com
additional hearing protection and stay in place and fit the same way
PURETONE VISIT AND CENS

PROFLEX+ DIGITAL DX5
Reviewer: Ed Jackson
Since 1976 Puretone Ltd was used to inject impression

have been designing and material, once it had hardened
manufacturing a range of custom, it was removed and voila!
in-ear devices such as hearing The DX5s modules incorporate
aids, tinnitus treatment and five different modes, making them
communication. However, it’s their one of the most versatile forms
range of hearing protection that of electronic hearing protection
interests me. I was recently invited available. They now include; game,
to visit the factory in Rochester clay, range, wireless comms,
in Kent, to see the manufacturing hunter and total muting! To improve
process and their all-new DX5 usability, the design has changed;
plugs. I would also be getting instead of the original rotary volume
:
fitted out with a pair to try! knob and mode button, there is now from
Price
£699
The ProFlex series of ear a dedicated power/mute button at The complete kit
plugs are modular and consist the top of the module and an all
of two components, as well as a new multi-function rocker switch at
few ancillary options. The silicone the bottom, which controls program button was easy to operate and I protection! Here the advantages
ear plugs are custom-moulded and volume. A short press up or found that using my nail worked of having the ability to switch
directly to your ear canal for the down controls the volume, while a best with the mode/volume lever modes really became apparent.
perfect fit and accept a hearing long one changes the program. The as it was easier to feel. The vocal Overall; the DX5's do exactly
protection module, which can plugs are easy to insert into the ear feedback is a godsend, there is an what they say on the tin, by offering
either be passive or digital, such and form a good seal and fit firmly, audible beep with every increment excellent protection while at the same
as the DX5. The impressions with no chance of falling out of the of volume and clear dictation when time giving the user the ability to hold
were made by placing a small plug during use, which is important a new mode is selected. The unit a normal conversation and to maintain
piece of foam (with some string when you consider the cost! remembers the last volume and mode audible awareness at all times and
attached) into each of my ear Controls are very small and setting anyway so that helps a lot. locations. The bonus feature being
canals. An electronic dispenser delicate, but I found that the power Battery life is good, I put new that when outdoors they improve your
ones in upon arrival and haven't had hearing, as you can hear everything!
Getting my impressions to change them for a month. I have
made was a quick and used them for hours at a time outside
painless experience on the range while exposed to wind,
which caused no problems all while
using centrefire rifles and shotguns.
They have been used at night while A DX5 module in
fox shooting and out rough shooting vibrant copper up
and work 100%. The true test was close, here you
can see power
indoors with an unmoderated .308, switch up top and
which will soon let you know if you the rocker switch
are not wearing appropriate hearing at the bottom
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
z NAME: Cens Proflex+ Digital DX5
z PRICE: From £699
z CONTACT: Cens Digital. www.censdigital.com

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GENERAL | Gun Security 2018
Gun Security Security is not just

about boxes on
walls, here we see
2018
a 4x4 kitted out
with Lintran gun and
dogboxes
Pete Moore considers some important

points you might not think about, when
keeping you and you’re kit safe
Gun security is a multi- equally effective would be cable
layered subject and one that and trigger locks. There are Home
is addressed by specialised Office guidelines and the major
companies who make shooting associations – BASC etc.
appropriate equipment. give guidance. FAC-rated airguns
When you apply for your FAC or that produce in excess of 12 ft/lbs of
SGC, you’ll get a visit from your energy are not an issue as they are
FEO (firearms enquiry officer). legally classed as Section 1 firearms,
They will ask about the amount and so require the same level of security!
type of guns you want; the onus is Security is not just about boxes
on you to you to fit a government- on walls, here we see a 4x4 kitted
approved box or boxes securely! out with Lintran gun and dog boxes.
Other options can include security GUN LUGGAGE rifles come with cases of this type
OUT OF SIGHT cables with padlocks. Napier of Napier’s Trekker bag from their that can stand the rigours of the
Approved gun boxes are available for London offers a special gun slip with Razorback range, looks like a modern average baggage handler and
firearms from any number of firms, lock and cable that provides portable roller bag complete with pull-out are cheaper by comparison!
from a simple single cabinet to a security. These are not a first line handle, but are made tough! The cargo
walk-in vault to suit all pockets and of defence for home storage, but a compartment on top takes all your BE SMART BE SAFE
requirements. They must be attached practical approach to transportation gear. But another zip-open section in In recent years terrorist threats far
to a supporting wall with rawl bolts and shoot security. Another useful the base will take a double shotgun from being something that happens
and not in interior/partition-type wall. item is a trigger lock so rendering or even switch barrel rifle (broken elsewhere have really come to our
If possible out of sight as in a loft, but the gun unusable. Different are down) in a moulded section. Blaser, shores. These people are getting
not in an unoccupied out building. You 21st Century Antiques who custom Sauer and Mauser offer boxes with clever and are aware that there are
might be asked to fit an alarm, but build, full security/approved boxes combination locks, inside they are many privately owned guns in the
this mainly applies if you have a lot of into reproduction period furniture, compartments to hold actions, barrels UK as well as gun shops, all of which
guns. One other consideration here is for those who like to have their and scopes. Blaser also makes a very are potential targets for weapons
protection as and although lofts are guns on display but legally secure. nice roller bag that will carry their gun they might try to and get hold of. OK
an out of sight/out of mind location, It does not stop at home as we box. There are any number of generic you’ve got your approved security
they can get cold in the winter, which all take them out to the range and hard cases, often of aluminium or an as have gun shops; even more so,
leads to rust etc. Storing them in slips field be it in the UK or abroad, so alloy/composite build that will accept but! Give a thought to how you look
or sleeves helps, but I’d recommend they at least need to be protected. most guns and are airline-approved. when you leave the house with guns.
Napier’s VP90, which is a compound A gun slip is entry level, as it offers For overseas travel by air ammunition Camo is accepted amongst our
that releases a vapour that coats the a bit of protection and disguises must be secured. The requirement is community, but maybe keep it in the
guns to give a corrosion-resistant skin. the contents to a degree. For some a lockable metal container. Cheapest truck until needed. Keep an eye out
Also, a good bet for dropping into hunters who must cross roads and near universally accepted is a cash in your street for unfamiliar vehicles;
your gun bag after a day’s shooting. on their approved ground this is tin you can buy at any stationary store. you tend to know who lives near
You will also need an ammo essential as legally they cannot Hard cases are the next step. you, so a strange truck will stand
cabinet too; some FEOs will stipulate do it with the gun out. Napier’s Made of tough polymers with high out more. Maybe rig some security
that rifle bolts are kept in a separate Roller gun slip is a basic design density, foam inside they cradle your cameras front and back to give you
compartment in the main box. Again, that does the job and rolls up and scope/rifle and feature integral, some pre-warning of visitors and if
the industry offers such designs. Once clips to your belt/pack when not padlock eyes. They are fitted with you’re worried get on the phone and
you have fitted all this the FEO will required. Conversely you might a number of handles and have ring the local police, explaining you
come again to ensure it’s as required want to spend more on protection integral wheels to roll along, which are a gun owner and have spotted
and then you wait for the postman. On and storage with a proper bag with is a godsend. If you are going something that could be trouble.
that point you can get bolt scabbards accessory pockets. A good example overseas a lockable hard case is a I’m not trying to scare you,
that slide onto your belt, so if your out of this is the AIM Field Sports Drag legal requirement for air transport. but just be aware and act
with your rifle, you can store the bolt Bag. Heavily padded and offering Most modern shotguns and a few and react accordingly!
on yourself, so if your gun gets nicked a tough construction they will
or lost it’s inoperable. However, also be protect and carry all your gear.
aware that separating the bolt from its What about vehicles? Well Gun luggage is getting
smart; Napier’s Trekker
rifle is a recipe for forgetting to bring it there are also secure boxes and roller bag hide is a
along, I’ve seen this too many times! compartment that can be fitted concealed compartment for
to most 4x4s. LinTran is one such a take-down rifle or shotgun
AIRGUNS company who will fit slide-out,
12 ft/lb air rifles due to their lower lockable gun trays in the cargo
energy output fall into a different class bed of a pick-up and offer custom
(unless you live in the fascist state of packages and even dog boxes.
Scotland), but still need to be kept Bratton Sound makes a small, QD
secure and away from anyone who shotgun box that will fit into the boot
should not have access. This could of most saloon cars and easily in
mean locking them in a cupboard; 4x4s with its dedicated mounting kit.

Gun Security 2018 | GENERAL
Serious security
THE BROWNING
BRATTON SOUND’S DEFENDER 23
LATEST CABINETS
Browning ProSteel
Gun boxes come in all types and Defender Gun Safes are
price ranges and I have included big and capable of storing
middle and high level options. a lot of guns, which is
Bratton Sound Engineering’s better than several smaller
Atlas weighs 90kg and measures boxes. Inside are racks,
1520 x 550 x 395mm, the AS14 protective linings and
holds up to 14 shotguns, and storage compartments
the AR10 - 10 scoped rifles. If for ammo, some are fire-
you want to double the capacity, proof! The outer carcass
they bolt two together, the and door is made of
AS28 - 28 smoothbores and 3.404mm steel and
AR20 - 20 scoped rifles. This 2.769mm inside. There’s
weighs 180kg and measures a fireproof (ThermoBlock)
1520 x 1100 x 395mm. They insulating layer certified
have a double skinned, vault- fire-resistant to 760°
type door with high security C for 30 to 60 minutes
3-way multi-point locking pins. The Defender 23 is the largest of the Browning range with a massive
depending on model. Seams 23-gun appetite; all doors open 180° for maximum access
An 8-lever, double-bitted safe are welded and there’s a
deadlock is standard, or upgrade Palusol, high-temperature expandable door seal for added protection. They
to a digital keypad, set off with a conform to European and American standards with the German VDMA 24
chrome-plated D-handle. Prices 992 Level ensuring strict quality control criteria. Locking is by nine, 1” bolts;
start at a recommended £794 six retractable in the door – one top and bottom and four on the opening side
Bratton Sound’s latest
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available at all good gun shops. and AR20/20 offers,
single or multi-spoke handle (depending on model) Entry is by an electronic
Brattonsound Engineering maximum capacity for
rifles or shotguns key pad with a memory should the power go down. There are five models each
www.brattonsound.co.uk increasing in size and features and Browning will deliver free to your door.
THE PANZER SABRE 54 DOUBLE GUN CASE

Panzer cases easily exceed the minimum requirements for most
airlines and provide the ultimate protection for your firearm. Their
simple ergonomic design also makes them easy to stack, store,
load and transport by vehicle. The Sabre 54 measures 1189 x
405 x 160mm, with a volume of 54 litres. There are moulded-in
reinforcement sections and a folding, heavy-duty handle on the
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to be easily moved, given the weight these are vital as empty it
weighs 9.35 kilos! There’s an O-ring seal within a groove in the
lower portion that mates with a ridge in the lid, closure is via four,
heavy-duty latches. There are also four integral locking points
for padlocks. Protection is provided by egg shell foam in the lid
and partially pre-cut, 20mm foam squares in the main body. So,
it’s easy to remove the blocks to get an exact fit for your rifle
The Panzer Sabre 54 Double Gun
and extra kit like optics or magazines. The Sabre 54 can take Case is tough as old boots! Panzer
two rifles. Not cheap at £222.89, but more than tough enough! Sabre 54 Double Gun Case
Oakmays
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CONTACTS
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z Cases, bags and VP90 Napier of London www.napieruk.com
z Storm travel cases Hardigg Europe www.3d-cases.co.uk/hardigg
z Bratton Sound Engineering, www.brattonsound.co.uk
z 21st Century Antiques, www.21stantiques.com
z Shooting Safes, www.shootingsafe.co.uk
z Lintran Transit Boxes www.lintran.co.uk
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and their ability to haul all your
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GENERAL | Gun Cleaning
Preventative
Maintenance
Pete Moore considers that much ignored, but all-important task of firearm maintenance
Regardless of whether it’s a firearm, shotgun

or air rifle, the correct cleaning products and
tools will make a difference!
Keeping your guns clean coated steel and occasionally

and in top condition has carbon fibre, and a set of calibre- A selection of Pro-Shot
never been easier than it specific jags, which screw onto brushes, jags and patches
is today, as there are so the end. These consists of a spear
many efficient products point jag for attaching the cleaning
available. However, not everyone cloth (patch) and a brush (copper
bothers with this most necessary or bristle). Plus, patches to suit
task, simply because they can’t be calibre, gun oil, bore cleaning fluid
bothered! Why baffles me, as you and copper remover, often modern
pay a lot of money for your kit and fluids combine both functions.
expect it to perform 100%, which in Optional is a bore guide that fits in
the case of a rifle is all down to the the action and centralises the rod
condition of the bore. As if rifling as it goes through and in the case
grooves fill up with fouling and copper of steel-type stops it contacting
from bullet jackets, or you get rust the rifling, which eventually might it and make it less susceptible to POINTS TO NOTE
inside it will affect performance. cause damage. Ancillary but useful drying out and cracking. Add in tools Any barrel is easier to clean when
This is broken down into two areas, are some soft cloths, dedicated so you can remove the action from it’s warm, so after a day on the
1- preventative maintenance and lens cloths, toothbrushes, cotton the stock and maybe cold bluing range a patch with bore cleaner
2 – barrel cleaning as we shall see. buds and small plastic pics for compound to touch up the metal on it, run through and left will
cleaning out hard to reach areas work. Useful in the field is either a start the process before you get
WHAT DO I NEED? like locking lugs and abutments screw-in rod set or a pull-through home. Too much oil in the bore
For the barrel you will need a decent etc. If you have a wooden stock, as they are easily carried and allow can cause problems, as it’s viscous
rod, which can be plain or plastic- then linseed oil will both protect good cleaning ability out and about. and in extreme case when the

Gun Cleaning | GENERAL
bullet hits it at speed can cause

bulges. Oil or solvent deposits left KG offers a wide range of cleaning
products that includes solvents, oils,
in the bore will cause inaccuracy copper removers and de-greasers
for the first few shots and a patch
dipped in methylated spirits or a
solvent/cleaner run through first
will prove most efficacious. Water
and moisture is not our friend as
it makes rust, if your gun gets
wet then it needs to be properly
stripped down, dried and oiled.
Equally never put your rifle away
with a moderator on, as residual
heat inside can cause moisture,
which leads to rust damage at the
all-important muzzle crown area. And
if you can’t be bothered to unscrew
it, at least store it moddy-down!
THE PROCESS
I’d recommend you get some form
of gun vice, as it clamps the rifle
securely for cleaning, though it’s not
essential, just convenient! Remove
the bolt, magazine (if applicable)
and moderator and clamp the gun it goes through the chamber neck, them) until they come out white.
in the vice. First clean out the bolt with a bit of resistance then it slides To check for copper deposits run a
way magazine well, feed ramp and into the bore. If it does get stuck clean patch up the bore and stop
locking abutments with a toothbrush don’t panic and DON’T try to drive about an inch from the muzzle, then
etc. Insert the bore guide fit the it through with brute force as it will shine a torch down and you will see
brush and scrub out the bore dry to get jammed solid! If this occurs it’s any copper present reflecting off the
remove any foreign objects, then fit normally at the commencement rifling. Regardless if you use an all-
the spear point jag with the patch of rifling, so is barely engaged. I in-one cleaner or specific compound
spiked centrally and apply the unscrew the rod then drop it down repeat the cleaning process until
solvent liberally and run it through from the muzzle end about 2-3” so none is present. Don’t use a
and leave it for around 5 minutes it hits the jag and that little tap is copper bristled brush as First patch out showing fouling after
initial scrub out and 5-minute solvent
to let the chemicals do their work. usually enough to free it. However, that defeats the object, soak, keep patching out until they are
I can’t stress enough the as patches are woven, it’s an synthetic bristle is best. white (picture Larry Fowles)
importance of using the right easy matter to remove material If you are carrying on
sized patch, if it’s too small then to reduce size to tailor the fit. shooting, then patch through with
it won’t clean effectively and if it’s solvent or meyths, if not an oil-soaked properly as to bolt operation, safety
too large will either not go in or 5 MINUTES LATER patch will coat the bore and protect it. catch, and trigger functions and
jam inside, which is a whole new After 5-minutes scrub out with the You can now go over the rest of you’re done. What I have detailed
world of hurt! Patches are usually brush, fit a clean/dry patch on the the gun to remove stains and give the is a full clean and check, but for
graded as to a calibre range EG; spear point jag and run it through the exterior metal work a very light oiling day to day needs a quick clean
243 - .30” or dimensions with the bore and inspect it, it will be black and check the bolt and magazine of the barrel (as described) and
actual diameter of the specific jag or grey indicating fouling is being for cleanliness. Linseeding the stock inspection will be adequate.
taking up the windage in the bore. removed, repeat the process with a is best done with it removed and There are many good cleaning
You will soon get a feel for this as clean patch each time (never re-use after a light coat rubbed in, leave it solutions, oils, tools and products
to dry then rub it off. At this stage available from most of the major
check the scope lenses are clean players. And a visit to a well-stocked
Napier’s field pull-through cleaning and that the mounts are tight and gun shop will allow you to see what’s
kit contains everything needed in this secure. Finally, with the gun back available, these days the fluids are all
handy and portable package together ensure the action bolts are safe and not harmful to you, which
tight and the whole thing functions was not always the case. wg
CONTACTS
zB runox spray oil, MTM rifle vices – Henry Krank & Co Ltd,
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z Oils, solvents and cleaning kit - Abbey Supply Company Ltd,
www.abbeysupply.com
z VP90 oils and lubricants, cleaning kits, gun cloth and
field matt – Napier of London, www.napieruk.com
z Real Avid, Pro-Shot, KG oils, solvents and copper remover –
Viking Arms Ltd, www.vikingarms.com
z Birchwood Casey cleaning products - Hannam’s Reloading,
www.hannamsreloading.com
z Rifle rest - Deben Group, www.deben.com
z Hoppes cleaning product – Edgar Brothers Ltd,
www.edgarbrothers.com
z Lens Pen – NewPro, www.newprouk.co.uk
z Pro-Shot cleaning products - www.proshotproducts.com
z Remington cleaning products – RayTrade UK www.raytradeuk.co.uk

AIRGUNS | What’s New In Airguns 2018
What’s New in
Airguns 2018
Airgun manufacturers continually innovate, bringing out new models, as well
as improve existing products. Here’s what has caught Graham Allen’s eye…
DAYSTATE
The red and grey laminate stock of
the limited edition Red Wolf Serie
Rosso has an adjustable cheekpiece
and buttpad; the action has a carbon
fibre shrouded barrel and a carbon
fibre 480cc buddy bottle and comes
fitted in a hard case. The Serie Rosso
comes in .177, where is provides 450
shots @ 12 Ft/Lbs and 185 @ 20 Ft/
Lbs. In .22 calibre, it produces 500
shot @ 12 Ft/Lbs and 80 shots @
The Red Wolf Serie Rosso 35 ft/Lbs. The price is £2,499.99.
is a striking looking PCP Daystate Ltd.
www.daystate.com
FORM RIFLE STOCKS

It’s good to see that we have companies like Form in the UK, making
high quality, after-market stocks, so that we no longer have to rely on
US imports. What really caught my eye on their trade stand, were the
lovely laminate models for the Weihrauch HW100 and BSA R-10 PCPs.
The HW version was made from an attractive grey laminate with an
adjustable cheekpiece and the BSA thumbhole model was in a grey/
green/brown mix that looked like camo due to the way that the
contours were highlighted. Prices of Form stocks vary, dependant on
whether an adjuster mechanism is fitted for the cheekpiece but these The blowback, CO2-powered
examples are £478 each. Glock uses 8-shot magazines
www.formriflestocks.co.uk
UMAREX/WALTHER
The brand-new Walther RP5 is a via a pump-action forend. The fully-
lovely little item that can be bought as licenced Glock replicas look great
a sub 6 Ft/Lb pistol with a removable and are available as steel BB only and
shoulder stock (available as an pellet/BB firing versions; the pellet
accessory, along with a silencer) model uses 8-shot rotary mags and
or as a sub 12 Ft/Lb carbine with a three are stored in the front of the
permanently attached butt. Two CO2 removeable magazine that houses the
The Form stock for the
capsules provide the power and feed CO2 capsule. The slide also recoils
BSA R-10 is stunning… is via a 5-shot, spring-assisted stick on firing, for an authentic feel.
magazine and the action is cycled www.bisley-uk.com
…as is the variant The 5-shot Walther

for the HW100 RP5 pump action, CO2
pistol/carbine

What’s New In Airguns 2018 | AIRGUNS
BSA GUNS EDGAR BROTHERS

I’ve been gently ‘cajoling’ BSA’s management to produce a bullpup for There’s a whole range of new
quite some time now and the new Defiant is gorgeous! It has a slick, air rifles this year, including the
spring assisted sidelever action that’s fitted with a regulator, 10-shot Hatsan Flash multishot PCP with
magazine, shrouded and silenced barrel and a choice of three stocks (soft a synthetic, thumbhole stock
touch black, walnut and the lovely ‘black pepper’ laminate) with everything with a shrouded barrel. There’s
fitted in a hard case. It shoots superbly and with around 110 shots in .177 also the Flash Pup bullpup with
and 130 in .22 it’s bound to sell well at £1,049 for the walnut and soft a short throw sidelever action,
touch and £1,099 for the laminate. shrouded barrel and ergonomic
BSA Guns: www.bsaguns.co.uk wooden stock and inbuilt silencer.
The Proxima is also neat, a multi-
shot under-lever gas ram rifle
with magazines of 14 shots in
.177, 12 in .22 and 10 in .25.
Edgar Brothers Ltd, The Hatsan Flash Pup
is a really compact
www.shootingsports. little airgun
edgarbrothers.com
KRAL
Kral airguns offer several new pre-charged models. The Puncher Breaker bullpup
BSA Defiant
has a sidelever action and a Weaver scope rail and is priced at £520. The ultra-
compact NP-02 is almost pistol-sized but has a buddy bottle fitted to the rear as a
power source and is a very reasonable £360. The Puncher Jumbo buddy bottle
fed rifle has a walnut thumbhole stock and is £579.
www.range-right.co.uk
WEBLEY
Highland’s range of Webley air rifles continues to grow
and the Avenger 12 carbine with a synthetic stock and the
sidelever on the left of the action will be £529. The
En4cer sidelever cocking, buddy bottle fed PCP has an
adjustable polymer stock and feeds from rotary
magazines, 12 shots in 22 and 14 in .177. Price is £529.
The Eclipse PCP pistol has a removeable butt and costs
£449.99 and the VMX Cub Junior, with an ambidextrous
junior-sized wooden stock and an action that produces a Kral NP-02
useful 7.5 joules is £129.99.
www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
AIR ARMS
The Air Arms Ultimate Sporter is now
available with a regulated action, which
improves consistency shot to shot and
increases the total shot count by 40%. This
air rifle is already great and the reg just
elevates it even higher and the black soft-
touch stock feels superb.
Air Arms. www.air-arms.co.uk
The En4cer buddy bottle PCP rifle
FX AIRGUNS
The new Dreamline PCP uses
an action similar to that of the
successful Streamline but the
sidelever action can use high
capacity magazines and has an
adjustable regulator and
transfer port. The SmoothTwist
The Dreamline is highly adaptable! It can be configured as a ‘Tactical sniper’ or fitted in a lightweight stock shrouded barrels and probes
can be easily swapped and
calibres available are .177, .22,
.25 and .30. It’s also possible to
configure the rifle as you desire,
with either a wooden sporter
stock, ‘Tactical’ style that uses
an AR15-style pistol grip,
lightweight ‘skeleton’ stock, or
even as a compact bullpup.
www.fxairguns.com The regulated Ultimate Sporter in its soft-touch stock
www.a-s-i.co.uk

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AIRGUNS | Accessories
Airgun
Accessories Graham Allen selects a few useful accessories for the airgun shooter…
DISCOVERY ANTI CANT SCOPE LEVEL

This is a super neat design,
for FT shooters and hunters
Reviewer: Mark Camoccio
A common source of shooting whilst being an extremely neat
inaccuracy is when we tilt the rifle design, suitable for serious Field
over (canting) without realising we're Target shooters, hunters, and any
doing it, and this sets up an error, as shooters wanting to eliminate
the sight line is no longer true. Tilt off sighting error, and maximise
to one side, by varying degrees and accuracy downrange. The design
shots will soon be off target, often by sees a spirit level bubble set into a
some margin. Learning to identify scope mount style split ring body,
cant is one thing, but when gadgets and is easily fitted to the scope
exist to correct our error, it makes body, via one Allen bolt, as the top
sense to use them. half slides into a link with the
The new Anti Cant Scope Levels bottom. These levels are precisely
from Discovery Optics, are made from made, and with a choice of body
aluminium, and are super lightweight, sizes, will fit most scopes available.
z NAME: Discovery Anti Cant Scope Level
z PRICE: 1” tube £12.99, 30mm tube £14.99, 34mm tube £15.99
z CONTACT: Sureshot Airguns. www.sureshot-airguns.co.uk
TARGET AIR DINOSAUR TARGET

I’ve known Lukasz from Target Air for a while stands 10 inches
now and he sells and makes a huge range of tall and 9 inches
airgun targets, from simple bullseye target wide. Complete with
cards to quarry species target cards and jagged teeth and
reactive steel versions. A couple of years ago tiny front limbs, it
I mentioned to him that I thought it would be looks the part but is
great if he made dinosaur shaped steel powder coated
airgun targets; that way, nobody could bright yellow – I’m
complain about anyone shooting at a not sure what colour
representation of a living creature, as they were in real life
dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of but this is an airgun Rear view showing
years! He obviously thought it was a good target after all! There the reset mechanism
and base-plate
idea too, as he soon brought out a range of is a 35mm hole in the
spinner targets in the shape of chest, with a bright
Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops. red plate behind; this
At this year’s British Shooting Show he ‘paddle’, when hit, is knocked down out of sight
presented me with a knock up, knock down to indicate a hit or ‘kill’. To bring the paddle
T-Rex! Made from 3mm steel plate, the target back into play again, a smaller, 25mm reset
disc must be struck by the pellet. This is a very
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION well made item, that’s a real challenge and will
last a lifetime with a coat of paint now and then.
z NAME: T-Rex Cordless The target comes with a clever ‘2-in-1’mounting
re-set target
system that can be used as a base-plate when
z PRICE: £19.99 plus P&P
fitted in one position, or as double ground
z CONTACT: www.target-air.co.uk
spikes in another, simply by using purpose cut
The Target Air T-Rex Cordless re-set target holes in the plate.

Accessories| AIRGUNS
ALKIN W31 COMPRESSOR

Reviewer: Graham Allen The Alkin W31 is an extremely robust unit
Not everyone lives near a dive compressor is perfect for any kind
shop, so buying and using a pre- of cylinder, whether they are used
charged pneumatic air rifle isn’t for diving or filling airguns. The
always an option for some people, 2.2Kw motor runs off a 13-amp
especially if they can’t use a PCP plug, or there is a petrol version
stirrup pump, for health reasons for available for when main electricity
instance. Air bottles need to be is not available. Output is a huge
re-charged when empty, or when 105 litres per minute and a 10 litre
the residual pressure is not enough bottle can be filled from empty in
to charge the rifle. The only option, 20 minutes! The extremely robust
apart from buying a spring or CO2 unit weighs 65 kilos and is NATO
powered rifle, is to re-charge your approved. A re-fillable canister is
own cylinder somehow. Also, fitted to remove all moisture from TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
people who run air rifle clubs and the air before it goes into the bottle
ranges may need to be able to fill and desiccant refill packs are £17 z NAME: Alkin W31
member’s or hirer guns, so being per pack. The unit is not cheap but z PRICE: £2,327.64 plus VAT
self-contained is highly desirable. will last a lifetime and comes with a z CONTACT: C&R Testing Ltd. www.candrtesting.co.uk
The Alkin W31 high pressure 2-year warranty.
‘RIFLE’ BRAND AIRGUN PELLETS

The thing that allows us to reach out Brazil. They have been used by 10m air
and touch our targets isn’t the rifle or pistol shooter Felipe A. Wu to take silver
scope, or any other accessory, it’s and gold medals, so they have a great
the actual airgun pellet. Without a pedigree! The range is split in two and
pellet, we just have a handful of the ‘Premium’ series have smooth
expensive metal, wood and glass! bodies and the flat heads weigh 8.18gr
The quality of the pellet is vital, as no in .177 and 16.82gr in .22. The
matter how good the gun’s barrel is, roundheads are 8.33gr in .177 and
or how precisely the air is metered by 18.67gr in .22. The pointed versions are
a pre-charge pneumatic etc., if the 9.72gr in .177 and 19.90gr in .22.
projectile isn’t up to scratch we will The ‘Sport & Field’ pellets have
miss our target; which is annoying in ribbed bodies and the ‘Cutter’
competition but it’s even more (flatheads) weigh 7.87gr in .177 and
important when hunting for the pot or 16.51gr in .22. The round-headed ‘Field’
carrying out pest control, as it can be pellets are 8.02gr in .177 and 16.36gr in
the difference between a clean kill or .22. Lastly, the pointed Fields are 9.41gr
a wounded animal. in .177 and 19.59gr in .22. The pellets
A range of quality pellets that I’ve come in tins of 125 and 250 and have
been using recently are made by the worked very well in a variety of spring
‘Rifle Airgun Ammunition’ brand in and PCP air rifles.
z NAME: Rifle Airgun Ammunition pellets
z PRICE: .177 from £4.99 to £5.89 tin of 250
.22 from £4.99 tin of 125
z CONTACT: www.x-calibreuk.co.uk
Rifle brand airgun pellets come in a variety of shapes and calibres
JACK PYKE CONE PELLET CATCHER

Reviewer: Pete Wadeson
The ‘cone’ shape of this target that hold paper practice targets. All hole for screwing to a suitable
holder directs spent pellets into sides are welded to a 4½” piece backstop or placing over/then
the 5” galvanised metal housing of 1½” X 1½” box section steel; being screwed onto a suitably
and the front section measures the rear of which has a pre-drilled sized wooden stake. The build
5 ½” x 5 ¾”, including the lips enlarged hanging/attachment is very strong and of a size that
it can be transported easily if
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION you want to mount it somewhere
z NAME: Jack Pyke Cone Pellet Catcher safe on your permission, rather
z PRICE: £13.50 plus 10pcs Paper Targets than just use it at home. It
(100 Paper Targets £5.50) comes supplied with 10 single
z CONTACT: Jack Pyke of England large ‘bull’ design paper targets,
www.jackpyke.co.uk which the company also sell
separately in packets of 100. This well-made pellet catcher should last for years

AIRGUNS | Accessories
SPORTSMATCH ARRESTOR/
SIGHT RAISER BLOCK AB3
Reviewer: Mark Camoccio
There are a variety of reasons why the sight
line of an airgun may need to be raised.
Top British scope mount manufacturer,
Sportsmatch, make several raising blocks
to convert from 15mm rails to 9.5mm, or to
convert from 9.5mm to Weaver/Picatinny
rails. For those who just wish to raise the
sight line higher, yet maintain the same
standard 9.5-11mm rails, then their AB3
specified raiser block is the answer.
Secure two AB3 blocks in position on
the gun's dovetails, and the conventional
scope mounts can then be secured on top of
these, raising the height of the sight line
accordingly. In addition, the AB3 is a popular
remedy for the phenomenon of scope creep,
when used as an arrestor block. In this
scenario, just fit the block to the rails of a
spring piston airgun, normally just behind
the front mount, and the additional pressure Place two AB3 blocks on The AB3 block from Sportsmatch
stops scope shift, literally in its tracks. Either the rails, and mount on top
way, the blocks are precisely machined, and
offer an inexpensive solution for many TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
enthusiasts, wishing to make alterations to z NAME: Sportsmatch AB3
their set-up. Arrestor/ Raiser block
Sportsmatch AB3 Arrestor/Raiser z PRICE: £10
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z CONTACT: Sportsmatch UK.
shops, but for full dealer network www.sportsmatch-uk.com
information or trade enquires, contact
Sportsmatch directly.
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Pneumatic Hunting/hft rifle guide | AIRGUNS
Pneumatic
HUNTING
AND HFT RIFLE GUIDE
The main disadvantage of will appeal to the hunter who may
Precharged pneumatics (or PCPs) are now PCPs is the fact that they
have a fixed air reservoir
require a quick back-up shot, and
a magazine-fed rifle is also a good
the rifle of choice for serious hunters, which has to be charged
up from a compressed air
option when lamping or shooting
at night, as it makes the loading
professional pest control operatives and power source – usually a sequence easier in the dark. What
diving bottle. But now this has can be said for sure is that a single
HFT competitors. The following is a look at more or less been overcome. Rifles shot rifle is always less expensive
what is available… are much more frugal with air, giving
between 40 and 100 shots per
than an equivalent multi-shot model.
While talking about budget,
charge, while some that are fitted it’s worth mentioning that as with
with regulators (air meters) can give most things, you get what you pay
MANUFACTURERS MAKES & MODELS KEY over a hundred shots per fill, and for in PCPs. However, because of
KEY some ‘buddy bottle’ air reservoirs, the forgiving recoilless nature of
Cal - Calibre can supply hundreds of shots before pneumatic rifles, even the lower
Wgt - Weight in pounds a refill is required. In addition, manual priced models are usually capable
Lgth - Length in inches pumps capable of charging PCP of giving a good performance –
PCP – Pre-charged pneumatic with fixed air reservoir rifles are now easily available. with the correct shooter input.
BB – Pre-charged pneumatic with removable 'buddy bottle' air reservoir When budgeting, don’t forget to
MCP – Manually charged pneumatic SINGLE OR MULTI-SHOT? include the cost of charging gear.
SS - Single shot For FT or Hunter FT, a single shot This year we are also including
MS - Multi shot (magazine capacity in brackets) rifle is all that you require, and some CO2 powered rifles that have
NOTE: Where prices are indicated they should only be some would argue that a multi- proved capable of generating enough
used as an approximate shot rifle might not be as safe in power for hunting. All rifles listed
a range-shooting environment. are within the UK 12ft/lbs power
Generally speaking, multi-shot rifles unlicensed limit unless stated.

AIRGUNS | Pneumatic Hunting/hft rifle guide
AIR ARMS
This most dynamic British
manufacturer has a fantastic track
record in winning Field Target and
HFT events, and their attention
to detail and winning pedigree at
the top, continues to influence the
product range throughout. Their
formidable list of pneumatics now
cover just about every category too,
with the S400 still taking pride of
place as one of the most straight
forward, yet trusted hunting rifles
on the market. Both the S400 and
S410 multi-shot series have been
around a while, but with a series
of subtle upgrades along the way,
they continue to set an extremely
high standard, for a no-nonsense
highly effective PCP air rifle.
The latest version of the
All S400/410 rifles and carbines, S510 – the Ultimate Sporter
have quality two-stage trigger – and it’s well named!
mechanisms with integral safety
button, quick fill reservoir filling
point and ultra-stylish chequering. cocking action instead of a bolt. capable of giving a massive shot for the S200, making it a good
The S400/410 series rifles are A fully shrouded barrel acts as a count (up to a claimed 275 shots in proposition for the hunter.
available in left-handed versions at primary silencer with the option .22) in the 12ft/lbs legal limit rifle Indoor match shooting is
additional cost, and most are offered to fit one of the dedicated S510 version. Of course that huge air catered for, with the MPR (Multi
in standard beech or deluxe walnut screw on ‘secondary moderators.’ resource also offers great potential Purpose Rifle)- a low power version
stocks. Walnut thumbhole stock or The new take down version of the for FAC models. The S510 TC is of the super accurate bolt action
Custom Classic stock (walnut sporters S510, known as the TDR, comes available in rifle or carbine versions, s400 boasting many features,
with rosewood caps) versions of complete with silencer and carry and in .177, .22 and .25 calibres. including match style trigger,
the S400/410 are also available. case, and is a particularly neat The Czech-made S200 is adjustable stock, and accessory
design, and also available in FAC. an amazingly accurate little gun, rail among others. There’s the
UP IN ARMS The S510 TC is a standard S510 ideal for the younger shooter, and single shot 10M match rifle known
The S510 model is similar to the side-lever action but with a twin air continues to sell well. A 10-shot as the MPR 10M Precision, or
S410 but features a side-lever cylinder configuration (hence TC) conversion kit is also available MPR 10M Sporter, version.
The Ultimate Sporter has been a
MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL.& CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE popular addition to the range, based
z S400 Classic PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 6 38.6 from £500 around the S510 action, but this time
z S400 Carbine PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 5.5 34.8 from £500 with an adjustable laminate stock and
z S410 Classic PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 MS (10) 6 38.6 from £693 silencer as standard. New for 2018
z S410 Carbine PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 MS(10) 5.5 34.8 from £693 are the specialist versions- regulated
z S510 PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22MS (10) 6 38.5 £768 action, and the option of black soft
z S510 TC rifle PCP S-L .177/.22/.25MS (10) 7.6 43.5 £1023 touch stock or walnut. The HFT 500 is
z S510 TC carbine PCP S-L .177/.22/.25MS (10) 6.6 37.5 £1023 a single shot specialist rifle, aimed as
Super-Lite (S-L) stock series are available in all the models above the name suggests, towards Hunter
z S510TDR PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (10) 6.5 40 £916 Field Target shooting, and boasts a
z S200 Sporter PCP Beech .177/.22 SS 6.1 36 from £487 fully floating barrel, laminate stock,
z S200 Match PCP Adjustable .177/.22 SS 6.1 36 from £531 and the side-lever from the S510.
z MPR 10M Sport R/H Beech .177 SS - - from £795 As for the company’s flagship
z MPR 10M Precision R/H Beech .177 SS - - from £838 FT model, the FTP900, the serious
z S510 Xtra Hi-Power PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 MS (10) £780 enthusiast can expect ultra-precision
(33-35ft/lbs) and refinement throughout.
z S510 Xtra Hi-Power TC PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22 MS (10) £1023 Tasked with replacing the super
(33-35ft/lbs) successful EV2, the FTP900 sports
z Ultimate Sporter PCP Laminate .177/.22 - - £985 a fully adjustable laminate target
z Ultimate Sporter Reg PCP Laminate .177/.22 - - £1060 stock, muzzle brake/air stripper,
z Ultimate Sporter Reg PCP Black soft .177/.22 - - £1013 match trigger, butt hook and much
z Ultimate Sporter Reg PCP Walnut .177/.22 - - £1050 more- built in as standard.
(FAC models available) With the popularity of bullpup
z FTP900 PCP Laminate-RH .177 SS 11 41 £1767 style airguns, it was only a matter
z FTP900 PCP Laminate-LH .177 SS 11 41 £1874 of time before Air Arms took the
z HFT500 PCP Laminate-ambi .177 SS 7.6 40 £1021 plunge, and their striking Galahad
z S500 Xtra Hi-Power PCP Beech or Wal .177/.22SS £610 is the result. This comes in a
(33-35ft/lbs) multitude of specification- regulated,
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Beech .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1134 unreg unregulated, walnut, beech or soft
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Black .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1156 unreg touch black stock, and with an
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Walnut .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1264 unreg ergonomically designed cocking
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Beech .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1200 regulat lever system, large shot count,
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Black .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1222 regulat
and a host of other features, it's
z Galahad Carbin/Rifle Walnut .177/.22MS(10) 7.9/8.2 27.5 £1330 regulat
another mouth-watering option.
(FAC models available)
Contact: Air Arms
www.air-arms.co.uk

UMAREX
Umarex are a German brand that
manufacture an extensive range
of airguns, and that includes CO2
powered models, as listed here.
Several are made under license,
using a famous brand name, such
as the Beretta CX4 Storm. The
Hammerli Air Magnum has been
a popular model, and this offers
a sturdy action, well configured The 850 Airmagnum CO2 powered
repeating rifle is powerful enough
stock, and stylish design overall. for medium range hunting
The Walther Lever Action is
another solid performer, offering
a saddle rifle style action, retro as the original 850 Airmagnum An on-board pressure gauge, Minelli was a natural progression, and with
looks and great build quality. Fancy but in a different stock. designed beech stock, and up to an excellent thumb-hole synthetic
a pre-charged pneumatic, then The Walther Rotex RM8 has 180 available shots, so this neatly stock, this model has proved
the Walther Rotex RM8 is a good established itself as a stylish PCP, designed hunting rifle comes very highly popular from the off.
choice, for a multi-shot, full powered utilizing a 200cc buddy bottle, and well specified. The introduction of Contact: John Rothery
sporter. The latest Varmint vermin offers an 8-shot rotary magazine. the super stylish Varmint version Wholesale www.bisley-uk.com
builds on its success, with a very
attractive and highly functional MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
synthetic thumb-hole stock. z Beretta CX4 Storm CO2 Synthetic .177 7.7 6 £300
John Rothery have been z IWI Mini Uzi Co Synthetic .177/bb 2.5 6 £110
appointed distributor of Umarex z Hammerli Air Magnum CO2 Synthetic .177/.22 7.7 12 £300
products, and this includes the z H&K MP5 K-PDW Co2 Synthetic .177/bb 3.6 6 £140
Hammerli Airmagnum. The major z Umarex Legend MP CO2 Synthetic .177/bb 7.7 6 £290
plus point is they put out over 11ft/ z Umarex RP5 Co2 Synthetic .177/.22 7.7 12 TBC
lbs, which is impressive from a z Walther Lever Action CO2 Wood .177 6.2 6 £330
CO2 power source, and are ideal z Walther Rotex RM8 Varmint PCP Synthetic .177/.22 8.4 12 £390
for close to medium range pest z Walther Rotex RM8 PCP Wood .177/.22 8.5 12 £450
control. They use the same action
BROCOCK A sleek synthetic skeleton carbon fibre 480cc bottles, so all looking model, where 'HR' again
Brocock’s restructurng in 2014 style stock, robust multi-shot tastes are catered for. The stylish denotes that the Huma Regulator
and their association with the mechanism, featuring a cassette Bantams can be supplied in either is fitted. Energy levels up to 40ft/
group that owns Daystate, has style rotary magazine, and shrouded beech wood skeleton stock, with lbs and a shot count of over 500,
seen them go from strength to barrel all come as standard. Latest a soft touch rubberised synthetic dependent upon configuration, means
strength. A procession of new edition to the range has been the cheek piece, or synthetic furniture. this model has plenty to offer in terms
models have appeared, and with Bantam, featuring an on-board Either way, the same slick action, of performance, along with a special
build quality and design now on buddy bottle, and this comes in and classy finish awaits. retractable stock, and ported barrel...
a par with Daystate, there's much either 400cc steel capacity Several new models feature for so Brocock have clearly been busy!
to interest the serious enthusiast. (12ft/lbs) or 500cc for FAC 2018, and the HR Commander is Contact: Brocock
The Compatto has proved highly versions. HiLite models feature another striking tactical style military www.brocock.co.uk
popular since its introduction, and
fairly unique handling comes with a
semi bullpup configuration, where MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
the action is set further back in z Compatto MKII PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £659
the stock, but stopping short of full z Compatto Sniper HR PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £759
bullpup, where the action sits to z Bantam MKII PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £759
the rear. The Compatto Sniper HR z Bantam Sniper HR PCP Wood/synth .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £884
version comes factory fitted with z Bantam MKII480cc PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £884
a Dutch designed Huma Regulator z Bantam Sniper HR480cc PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) 7 34 £984
(hence HR), and this option is now z HR Commander PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25MS(10) - - £984
being offered across the range.

BSA
Still a household name, this famous
old company has cleverly evolved
by continually updating its range of
products. The spectacular looking
R-10 SE uses an in-house designed
regulator, up-graded 10-shot
magazine, and BSA's own cold
hammer forged barrels- again made
uniquely in-house. A 2-stage match
grade trigger and a fixed 200cc front
mounted buddy bottle, are all part of
the stylish design, filled on the rifle via
an inlet port on the underside of the MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
stock. Stock design comes courtesy z Ultra Tactical PCP ABS .177/.22SS 5.7 32 £419
of Jon Sykes of Hydrographics, and z Ultra Tactical PCP Beech .177/.22SS 5.7 32 £399
the woodwork is stunning, in both z Ultra SE MS Tactical PCP ABS .177/.22MS (10) 5.9 32 £529
design and looks, with a pronounced z Ultra SE PCP Beech .177/.22 MS 5.7 32 £559
roll over cheekpiece, and sliding z Ultra XL PCP Beech .177/.22 MS 5.7 32 £569
adjustable rubber butt pad. All black z Junior Ultra JSR PCP Beech .177/.22 MS - - £379
and woodland camo stock versions z Scorpion SE Tactl PCP ABS (black) .177/.22/.25MS (10) 7.7 36.5 £589
of the R-10 SE are also available, and z Scorpion SE Realtre PCP Camo .177/.22/.25MS (10) 7.7 36.5 £629
the latest R10 SE CCS version allows z Scorpion SE PCP Beech .177/.22/.25MS (10) 7.7 36.5 £649
the owner to configure the shroud and z Scorpion SE PCP Walnut High Grade .177/.22.25MS (10) 6.8 35 £689
silencer to suit, which is all very neat. z R-10 SE CCS PCP Walnut/Black/Woodland .177/.22MS (10) 6.9 38.2 £829
The company also has two other z R-10 SE CCS PCP Laminate Black Pepper .177/.22MS (10) 7.2 38.7 £879
very popular PCPs. The first is the z Goldstar SE PCP Walnut/laminate .177/.22MS/SS - - £949
Ultra mini-carbine, with a regulated z Ultra JSR(16j) PCP Beech .177/.22 MS - - £509
action, and a good 2-stage trigger z Defiant PCP Walnut/Black soft .177/.22 MS - - £1049
unit, and this ultra-compact model z Defiant PCP Black Pepper .177/.22 MS - - £1099
is particularly good for tight spaces,
e.g. pest control from a 4x4 vehicle
or using from a hide. Single and
multi-shot versions are available, as Ultra stock can also be bought later They are available in .177, .22 and And finally, with the popularity
are stocks in wood, synthetic and a and fitted if necessary. New for 2018 .25 calibre. The SE models are all of the bullpup style airgun,
multitude of colours including camo; is a full power version, so plenty to multi-shots, and all beech stocks BSA have now introduced their
and the XL version is particularly slick, consider for any keen youngster. are now made for them by Minelli. own take- with the brand new
with an adjustable thumb hole stock. The popular Scorpion models BSA's flagship Goldstar SE, offers Defiant model. Side lever action,
The Junior JSR version was a brilliant have proved a big hit with hunters full adjustment and regulated action, radical styling, and a choice of
move by BSA, to entice the junior over the years, and they remain in aimed at the Hunter Field Target stock, means this newcomer
market into the world of PCP's. A the line-up. The Scorpion SE models market, but those special features warrants serious consideration.
properly scaled down stock is easy for are revamped internally and now are all perfect for hunters too. Stocks Contact: BSA
little hands to use, whilst the standard give 30% more usable shots per fill. are available in beech or laminates. www.bsaguns.co.uk
COMETA
Spanish manufacturer Cometa are
a fairly traditional operation, well-
known for their spring powered
airguns, but they now also produce
pneumatic models. The Orion features
a conventional cylinder, and an
attractive beech stock, complete with
adjustable cheek-piece, whilst the
Orion BP is the bullpup version, and
here much the same action sits at
the back of the stock, giving the BP
a completely different feel. Cometa
supply this model in its own padded,
hard carry case, and there's enough
room for a gun/ scope combo, which
is handy. The Orion BP is a multi-shot,
magazine fed, bolt action pneumatic,
with shrouded barrel, two-stage trigger,
drop-down front grip, accessory rail,
picatinny scope rail, and pressure
gauge. The stock here is black coated
wood, and the configuration is fairly
military style in its configuration. MODEL TYPE STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
Contact: John Rothery z Cometa Orion PCP Beech .22 7.25 36.25 12 £399
Wholesale z Cometa Orion Bullpup PCP Beech(nat/black) .177/.22 9.25 27.5 12 £649
www.bisley-uk.com

The Crosman Marauder 10-shot

repeater; a multi-shot PCP from
across the pond
CROSMAN
The USA-made Benjamin Marauder Everything about it is scaled down, stage trigger mean cost is low but for lightweight action, whilst the
was originally designed to run on and with power levels kept low, a youngster the fun is high! Brightly Model 2260 offers full power
compressed air or bulk fill CO2 – but manually pumping the compression coloured synthetics are also available. performance in a CO2 action, along
emphasis is now on conventional air. tube is an easy task. A two-piece The Model 2250XL Ratcatcher is with an attractive hardwood stock.
The Marauder features a bolt action, hardwood stock, well finished a popular CO2 powered option, with a Contact: ASI Ltd
along with a 10-shot rotary magazine. metalwork, open sights and single skeleton stock and super www.a-s-i.co.uk
Its sleek lines will suit many hunters
who like this style of rifle, and with an
on-board pressure gauge, full length MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
barrel shroud, and ‘match grade’ z Cros760 Pumpmaster Pump-Up Wood/synth .177BB or pellet 2.75 33.5 £70
rated trigger, it’s a serious, multi-shot z Benjamin Marauder PCP Synthetic .177/.22MS (10) 7.3 42.5 £849
contender from one of the big Synthetic .25 FAC only POA
American names in airguns. z Benjamin Marauder PCP Wood .177/.22MS (10) 7.5 43 £899
Crosman are well-known for z MK177 Pump-up Tan/black syn .177 - - £150/£129
‘pump-up’ air rifles, that generate their z 2250XL CO2 Synthetic .22 only - - £225
own power- and one best-selling z 2260 CO2 Wood .22 only - - £259
model, now available in the UK, is the z 1077 CO2 Synthetic .177 only - - £104
Crosman Pumpmaster 760- designed z 1077 CO2 Wood .177 only - - £159
specifically as a junior plinking rifle.
HATSAN
Bold design, best sums up the Turkish
brand of Hatsan, and their energetic
foray into just about every sector of
the airgun market in recent years,
has been interesting to watch.
The Hatsan AT44X-10 is a side-lever
PCP with a screw cut muzzle to accept a
silencer. It has proved popular since its
launch, and is still going strong, despite a
plethora of new models from this popular
manufacturer. Hatsan’s curiously named
Galatian range of pneumatics caused quite MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
a stir when they were first introduced z AT44X-10 PCP Synthetic .177/.22MS (10) 7.3 39 £574.40
a few years back- largely due to their z AT44-10 PCP Hardwood .177/.22MS (10) 7.9 39 £606.40
dramatic looks along the lines of a pump z AT44-10Tacti PCP Synthetic .177/.22 8.6 35-39 £638.40
action shotgun. Multi-shot design, 2-part z Galation I Carb PCP T-hol/walnut .177/.22/.25 8.8 42 £920
stocks, and a generous list of features, z Galation I PCP T-hol/walnut .177/.22/.25 8.8 42 £840
still give these radically styled rifles z Galation II Carb PCP T-hol/walnut .177/.22/.25 8.4 43.3 £872
unique appeal, but with a plethora of new z Galation II PCP T-hol/walnut .177/.22/.25 8.6 42 £798
models launched of late, the Galatian z Galati. III Carb PCP T-hol/synthet .177/.22.25 9.2 42 £798
needs to share the limelight. The BT65 z Galati. III PCP T-hol/synthet .177/.22.25 9.2 42 £638
is another large, boldy styled pneumatic, z Galati. IV PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25 9.1 42 £638
this time available with an adjustable z Galati. IV Carb PCP T-hol/synthet .177/.22 8.9 43 £718.40
synthetic stock, or wood, side bolt or rear z Gal. Telesc. PCP Syn..telescopic .177/.22.25 9.5 41.5 £718.40
mounted bolt. A 10-shot magazine system z Gladius PCP T-hole synth .177/.22.25 10.2 34.4 £616
is utilised, and several versions have z BT65 EliteRear bolt PCP T-hole synth .177/.22/.25 9.3 42.5 £718.40
magazine holders built into the stock. z BT65 QE Rear bolt PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25 9.3 42.5 £638.40
The Hercules and Nova models are z BT65 Rear bolt PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25 9 42.5 £574.40
buddy bottle designs, capable of FAC power z BT65 Rear bolt PCP Wood .177/.22/.25 9.4 42.5 £712
levels, but of more general interest to the z BT65 Side bolt PCP Synthetic .177/.22/.25 9 42.5 £577.60
UK market is the bullpup styled Gladius; and z BT65 Side Bolt PCP Wood .177/.22/.25 9.4 42.5 £712
this gun comes fitted with an abundance z Hercules PCP Synthetic .177/.22.25 13 48.4 £958.40
of on-board features, including side-lever z Hercules S1 PCP Synthetic .30/.35 13 48.4 £958.40
cocking, accessory rails, multi-shot action, z Nova QE PCP Walnut .177/.22.25 9.7 49 £584
and multiple magazine clips built in. z Nova Tactical PCP Synthetic .177/.22.25 10.6 46-50 £552
All-in-all, quite a line-up then from z Super Nova TH PCP Walnut .177/.22.25 11 49.4 £638.40
Hatsan, catering for a variety of tastes z Nova Compact PCP Walnut .177/.22.25 9.7 43.3 £478.40
Contact: Edgar Brothers z Trophy QE PCP Walnut .177/.22.25 8.6 36.8 £638.40

DAYSTATE LTD
Whilst Daystate were pioneers
of the modern PCP, it is perhaps
their electronically controlled
airguns that the company is better
known for these days. However,
this go-ahead brand certainly
hasn't lost sight of its roots, and
now produces a good selection
of mechanically powered models
alongside their unique electronically
controlled power systems.
Hunters are catered for with the
Huntsman Regal, which incorporates
most of Daystate’s latest standard
features; a rear mounted cocking
bolt, 10-shot removable magazine,
set back 2-stage trigger and rear
rotary manual safety. It can also be
fitted with a single-shot loading tray,
which is handy for HFT shooters who
prefer to load each pellet separately
as they shoot. The rifle boasts a very
stylish Grade 3 Walnut stock and
though upgraded and modernised,
the classic lines of the original
Huntsman are still in evidence. More
sophistication comes with the Griffin-
a model that started life as a special
edition with an adjustable laminate The Pulsar is a full bullpup design, a mechanical action and electronic management from the Pulsar is
stock, but proved so successful, that with set-back action, slick side lever, trigger. here, combined with a carbon fibre
there's now a production version of laser sighting system, Daystate's New for 2018 comes the Red buddy bottle, stylish stock, and that
this beauty. For top flight FT, Daystate multi-shot magazine, and a Wolf, available as a special edition exquisite side lever. Quite an
now offer the ultra-refined Tsar, which comprehensive choice of stocks. Serie Rosso, in red laminate, or the airgun!
has been developed with top Russian Hot on the Pulsar's heels comes standard model in black laminate or Contact: Daystate Ltd
manufacturers Ataman/Demyan. the Renegade- same looks but with walnut. All the electronic www.daystate.com
Fully regulated, fully adjustable-
this is one for the connoisseur. MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
12FT/LBS MODELS
CLAWS OUT z Huntsman Regal PCP Walnut .177/.22/.20MS (10) 6.6 36.5 £799
Daystate hit the headlines when they z HR Huntsman Regal PCP Walnut .177/.22/.20MS (10) 6.6 36.5 £899
introduced the Wolverine 303, since z Wolverine 2 HiLite PCP Walnut .177/.22/MS (10) 7.3 38 £1259
it offers the enthusiast .303-inch z Wolverine 2C PCP Walnut .177/.22MS (10) - - £1249
calibre, a 5-shot magazine, and an z Wolverine 2B PCP Walnut .177/.22MS (10) - - £1249
astounding power output in the region z Wolverine R C-type PCP Walnut .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 38 £1299
of 100-foot/pounds! Yet there are z Wolverine R C-type PCP Laminate .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 - £1349
now a raft of models listed which can z Wolverine R B-type PCP Walnut .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 - £1349
be supplied in big calibres, and High z Wolverine R B-type PCP Laminate .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 - £1399
Power spec, over and above the usual z Wolverine R Hilite PCP Walnut .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 - £1449
FAC models. The Wolverine itself z Wolverine R Hilite PCP Laminate .177/.22MS (10) 7.4 - £1499
has now morphed into two variants, z Griffin PCP Laminate .177/22MS (10) 9.5 45 £1399
both available in 12ft/lbs or HP High z Pulsar PCP Synthetic .177/22 MS (10) 8.2 30 £1599
Power. Wolverine2 offers improved z Pulsar PCP Laminate .177/22 MS (10) 8.2 30 £1849
valving, and the new Techwood z Renegade PCP Synth/green/black as above 7.8 30 £1299
stocks. Buddy bottle or cylinder z HR Renegade PCP Synth/green/black as above 7.8 30 £1399
versions, whilst the Wolverine R FAC VERSIONS OF THE ABOVE AVAILABLE
denotes a regulated action, courtesy z Tsar PCP Laminate .177 9.9 42 £2029
of a Huma regulator system, and z Red Wolf Serie Rosso PCP Laminate .177/22MS (10) 7.5 39 £2499
the new side lever cocking lever. z Red Wolf B-Type PCP Laminate .177/22MS (10) 7.5 39 £1899
For those who prefer the more z Red Wolf B-Type PCP Walnut .177/22MS (10) 7.5 39 £1799
cutting-edge technological route, the z Red Wolf HiLite PCP Laminate .177/22MS (10) 7.5 39 £1949
fully tricked out electronically z Red Wolf HiLite PCP Walnut .177/22MS (10) 7.5 39 £1849
managed Pulsar represents the HI-POWER (45FT/LBS plus) Models
pinnacle of achievement for Daystate z Wolverine 2 HP HiLit PCP Walnut .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1699
to date, offering as it does, a key z Wolverine R HP HiLit PCP Walnut .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1749
isolation safety system, electronic z Wolverine R HP HiLit PCP Laminate .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1799
trigger unit, LCD information screen z Pulsar HP PCP Laminate .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1899
and a new version of the Harper z Pulsar HP PCP Synthetic .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1649
Patent electronic firing system ‘MCT’ z Renegade HP PCP Synthetic .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1349
(Mapped Compensated Technology). z Renegade HR HP PCP Synthetic .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1449
This is a form of electronic regulator z Red Wolf HP Hilite PCP Laminate .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1999
that increases shot count over z Red Wolf HP Hilite PCP Walnut .22/.25/.303MS(10) - - £1949
previous versions, by some margin.

FX RIFLES
Distributed in the UK by A.S.I., most
models come with free floating
match grade barrels manufactured
by a process known as ‘smoothtwist.’
These side lever actions,
have adjustable 2-stage match
grade triggers, and multi-shot (8)
magazines apart from the lightweight
FX Typhoon T1 which is available as a
single shot bolt actions or multi-shot
(Typhoon T12) which gives 12 shots
in .22 calibre and 16 shots in .177
calibre. The FX Whisper is also based rotary magazine in .22 or a 16-shot ‘Bullpup’ configuration, where side-lever, 11-shot magazine, and
on this model but has a full-length magazine in .177 calibre or 11-shot the action sits further back in an adjustable power control. New
barrel shroud and thumbhole stock, in .25. Available with standard or the stock. The Wildcat is another to the range comes the Crown,
with adjustable sliding butt-pad. bull barrel. Other features include a neat Bullpup design with fast-fire and this allows for different
The Cyclone and Cutlas 2-stage trigger, adjustable butt-pad characteristics, but the latest FX barrels with varying twist rates to
models are regulated to give more and an oversized quite unorthodox Impact has also caused quite be fitted, adjustable power, and
shots per fill and a high level of air gauge measured off at 10-bar a stir, with its radical looks and even an adjustable regulator.
consistency throughout the shot increments. Those who’ve used high shot count. This model also Stocks on all FX rifles are
range. The FX Verminator is a take- the Independence are impressed features interchangeable barrels, synthetic as standard with a walnut
down rifle that has a rear mounted with both its design and efficiency. with special barrel kits available as upgrade available as an option,
buddy bottle delivering a high shot Also available in .25 calibre. extras. 2017 saw the introduction and all models now feature the
count, now improved to a MkII The Indy features the same of the Streamline, which is a slick unique 'Smoothtwist' barrels.
version, this is a take-down that’s ingenious on-board pump system sporter model with a regulated Contact: ASI
up there with the best of them. as the Independence, but in a action, shrouded barrel, ultra-subtle www.a-s-i.co.uk
Flagship of the conventional
range is the FX Royale available with MODEL STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY PRICE
400cc or 500cc buddy, hence the z FX Typhoon (T1) Synthetic/walnut .177/22/25 SS £425/£595
400 and 500 model referencing. z FX Typhoon (T12) Synthetic/walnut .177/22 MS(16/12) £556/£726
This classy rifle comes with its own z FX T12 Whisper Synthetic/walnut .177/22 MS(16/12) £705/£890
dedicated silencer and uses the z FX Cyclone Synthetic/walnut .177/22 MS(8) £831/£974
same Perspex fronted removable z FX Cutlas Synthetic .177/22 MS(8) £875
magazine system as the T12. z FX Gladiator MKII Synthetic .177/22 MS(8) £1170
z FX Verminator MkII Synthetic .177/22 MS(8) £1062
INDEPENDENCE DAY z FX Royale 400 Synthetic .177.22 MS(16/12) £1047
The FX Independence has a side- z FX Royale 400 Walnut /grade1.5 £1261/£1306
lever pump for manually filling z FX Royale 500 synthetic £1090
the rifle with compressed air. z FX Royale 500 walnut /grade 1.5 £1305/£1350
However, knowing how this can be z FX Independence Synthetic .177/.22/.25 MS(16/12) from £1180
‘tiresome’ – to say the least – it z FX Bobcat Synthetic .177&.22/ .25 /.30 £1325/£1382
also features a conventional FX fill z FX Indy Synthetic as above £1364/£1382
probe system for the reservoir. So, z FX Boss Synthetic .30only FAC £1300
the built-in pump can just be used Walnut/grade1.5 as above £1515/£1560
as a ‘topping-up’ facility should you z FX Wildcat Synthetic/laminate .177&.22/ .25 £1100/£1297
see the gauge drop a bit more than z FX Impact Synthetic .177.22 .20 £1668/£1723
you’d like – great if you are a long z FX Streamline Synthetic/laminate .177.22 .20 £755/£977
way from your charging gear. A neat z FX Crown Synthetic/laminate .177.22 .20 .30 £1399/£1899
side-lever action runs the 12-shot
GAMO
The Coyote was the first pre-charged
pneumatic model marketed by this
popular Spanish manufacturer, and it
still hits the market at an impressively
competitive price point. The beech
stock is particularly comfortable, and
features large panels of attractive
chequering, the conventional barrel
over cylinder configuration is good for
some 60 odd shots, whilst the barrel stock. The Gamo Phox is the first
is cold hammer forged; probably PCP to be offered as a total package,
by BSA – a master of the art. coming as it does, complete with
With an SAT (smooth action pump, scope and gunbag.
trigger) unit as standard, that Contact: BSA
incorporates a nicely shaped blade, www.bsaguns.co.uk
to add to that spec list, the Coyote
clearly has much going for it. Most MODEL ACTION STOCK WGT LGTH CAL. & CAPACITY PRICE
recently added to the range is the z Coyote PCP Beech or black 7.7 37.5 .177/.22 MS(10) £399
Black Tactical version, offering the z Phox (kit) PCP Synthetic 7.7 37.5 .177/.22 MS(10) £499
same action in a stylish synthetic

GUNPOWER
These uniquely styled PCP's have a adjustable for reach to pull, and can be
futuristic look, and modular design, ordered with your choice of rear dioptre
and are now fitted with Walther barrels sight for the more serious 10m match
as standard. The specification includes competitors, and comes pre-set at the
a ‘length-of-pull adjustable’ rubber required power of 6ft lbs. Finally, we
padded butt-plate and a “Spin-Loc” have the Texan- a specialist FAC model
bottle equipped with a collar that for those in possession of the necessary
mounts a pressure gauge on one side paperwork, capable of producing huge
and a quick-fill on the other. Models energy levels, in three large calibres! The
include the lightweight Stealth MkIII, brand-new SS version offers much the
the longer barrelled Storm MkIII same performance, but with a shortened
and the Shadow MkIII – the longest barrel, and silenced action; so, there's
model - having a fully shrouded 12-inch great choice across the range.
barrel with integral barrel silencer. Contact: Gunpower
The super compact Hellcat www.gunpower.net
carbine, set at 11ft/lbs for the U.K. UK Distributor - Armex
market, can also be supplied in FAC www.armexltd.co.uk
format up to 50ft/lbs in .25 cal.
(6.35mm). There is a huge selection MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
of optional extras available, including z Stealth MkIII BB - All Cals SS 5.25 28.5 £495
bipod, laser, carbon fibre silencers, z Storm MkIII BB - All Cals SS 5.5 33 £525
etc. The XS is a fully internally z Shadow MkIII BB - All Cals SS 5.4 33 £525
baffled/moderated version of the z Hellcat carbine BB - All Cals SS 3.5 24 £450
SSS (FAC rifle), with an 18-inch +(£50 shol stock)
(45cm) Lothar Walther barrel, making z SSS (60ft/lbs FAC only) All Cals SS 5.75 39 £699
it a very quiet high-power rifle. z XS a new internally moderated version of the above model £745
Gunpower also produce ‘the z Gunpower Edge BB .177SS 5.5 35-40” £699
Edge’ – a 10m match target rifle. z Texan(FAC) BB - .45/.357/.308 7.6 48 £999
Well-priced for such a discipline, this z Texan SS (FAC) BB - .45/.357/.308 9 45 £999
unique fully ambidextrous target rifle is
PAX GUNS
PAX are a unique British brand that
make specialist multi-shot pneumatics
of impressive quality. There are two
PCP rifles from this company; the
Fast-Fire 10 and the Phoenix II. As the
name of the Fast Fire 10 suggests, the
firing cycle is incredibly quick;
courtesy of the unique way the gun
cocks and cycles the pellet. It’s a The Fast Fire 10 makes a good
takedown rifle with an ambidextrous hunting air rifle with one of the
synthetic stock and is powered by a fastest back-up shot available
400cc buddy bottle screwed into the
rear. The bottle also acts as the ready to go, repeat the procedure and The Phoenix MkII is another buddy bottle concealed beneath the
cheekpiece and butt-pad, by way of an the rifle is ready to fire the next pellet. innovative design, featuring a Winchester butt pad, a two piece walnut stock,
outer Neoprene sleeve. Actions are Quite frankly the fastest firing multi- style cocking lever, that doubles as the and an extremely sturdy action.
now all quick fill, utilising a plug-in fill shot currently on the market- quirky trigger guard. It’s a multi-shot PCP with Contact: Pax Guns
adaptor supplied, and come complete and highly accurate. a 10 shot removable rotary magazine, a www.paxguns.co.uk
with a Phantom carbon fibre silencer,
10-shot removable magazine and an MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL.& CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
ABS hard case. To cock and reload for z Phoenix Fast-Fire 10 BB Synthetic .177/.22 10 8.4 35 from £825
a shot you simply rock the drop-down z Phoenix II rifle PCP Walnut .22MS (10) 7.5 39 £825
pistol grip forward and you’ve a shot
PNEUMATIC BALLISTICS
This British manufacturer, better known for their The attractive sporter stock is made by
precision after-market magazines for PCPs, now Custom Stock of Sheffield, from American
produce their own rifle, and it promises to be a Walnut, and features a high roll over cheek
high-quality offering. It’s unsurprisingly, a PCP, comb, and thumb grooves around the grip.
traditionally styled, with a rear mounted bolt, The company quote a .22 calibre version as
Lothar Walther barrel, two-stage trigger, the producing around 110 shots from a 200-bar
company’s own Pneumatic Ballistics 10-shot fill, but power can be set at the factory to
magazine, removable open sights, integral 6ft/lbs, 12ft/lbs, or 30 ft/lbs on an FAC.
pressure gauge, and a fully regulated action. Contact: www.pneumaticballistics.com
MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE

z PB Mk1 PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS(10) 7.2 32 £799
The Pneumatic Ballistics PB Mk 1 is available with a power output of 6, 12 and 30 ft/lbs

KRAL
Range Right import the Kral brand of
airguns, and this Turkish manufacturer
has really expanded the range
over the last couple of years, with
the result that they now have a full
complement of pneumatics in their
line-up, alongside the traditional
spring powered models. The Puncher
is a multishot design, and features
a 12-shot magazine in .22 calibre,
and a 14-shot version in the smaller
.177 calibre. Add in a good level of
finish, a threaded muzzle tip, ready
to receive a silencer, and a very
acceptable two stage trigger, and
the Puncher’s credentials stack up
well. The Turkish Walnut stock is
particularly pleasing, with a bold
design, that’s well proportioned, but a
whole range of stock options are now
available. The Puncher Pro is one of
the best-looking models in the range,
sporting as it does a competition
style walnut stock, with stylish lines, MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
a super deep forend, and a fully z Kral Puncher PCP Walnut .177/.22/.25MS(14/12) 7.6 37.25 £405
z Kral Puncher PCP Synth. Maxi .177/.22/MS(14/12) 7.2 39.4 £385
scalloped pistol grip. The Puncher
z Kral Puncher PCP Synth. Marine .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.2 39.4 £520
jumbo takes the concept further,
z Kral Puncher PCP Walnut Marine .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.2 39.4 £565
with a shrouded barrel, large buddy
z Kral Puncher Pro PCP Walnut .177/.22MS(14/12) 8.5 41.3 £545
bottle, and attractive walnut stock;
z Kral Breaker PCP Walnut Marine .177/.22/MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £545
whilst the Bigmax is fairly radical in
z Kral Breaker PCP Walnut .177/.22/MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £545
that it offers two buddy bottles- one
z Kral Breaker PCP Synthetic .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £520
up front as the fore-end, and one
z Kral Breaker PCP Synthet Marine .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £520
screwed into the rear, forming a
z Kral Breaker PCP Camo .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £580
synthetic covered cheekpiece.
z Kral Breaker PCP Army Green .177/.22MS(14/12) 7.5 28.75 £530
Of course, with the rise of bullpup
z Kral Puncher Jumbo PCP Walnut .177/.22/.25MS(14/12) 7.5 41.3 £625
style guns, Kral didn’t take long to get
z Kral Bigmax PCP Walnut .177/.22/.25MS(14/12) 8.7 41.7 £655
in on the action, and their compact z Kral Breaker Armour PCP Aluminium .177/.22MS(14/12 9.0 31.1 £530
Breaker models offer plenty of *available colours-Black,Army Green,Burnt Bronze,Army Bronze, Ocean Blue
features for fans of this style of airgun. z Kral NP-02 PCP - .177/.22MS(14/12 4.2 24.8 £375
Contact: Range Right
RAPID AIR WEAPONS

Rapid Air Weapons are a premium brand, This design features a super robust breech/ walnut sporter stoc. The scalloped full drop-down
manufactured in the USA, and their flagship side lever arrangement, whilst a floating barrel and pistol grip is particularly comfortable, and the quality
TM1000 model really is an impressive machine. A match trigger are also included. Full target stock of stocks overall, unusually made in-house, are very
host of features come as standard, but it’s perhaps configuration is available in either walnut, or the impressive. Boldly styled and over-engineered, these
the standard of build, and bold design that catches rather stunning laminate. high-grade guns are definitely one for the serious
the eye. Rapid have won their fair share of For the dedicated hunter, the HM1000 model enthusiast.
silverware in Hunter Field Target and FT features much the same action block, along with Contact: Mike Tawn
competitions with this model, and a quick glance full buddy bottle configuration, a silencer as Airgun Supplies
over reveals a formidable airgun. standard, and a highly attractive and functional www.tawnadoairguns.com
The RAW HM1000 rifle – the

hunting version of the Rapid Air
Weapons series
MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PRICE

z TM1000 PCP Lamin/Walnut .177/.20/.22 - - POA
z HM1000 PCP Walnut .177/.20/.22 7.8 - POA

RIPLEY RIFLES
Ripley have a reputation in the Field Ripley at extra cost. Various stocks
Target world and have won much can be supplied including a camo
silverware on the competition circuit dipped version from Hydrographics.
over the years. The company’s In addition to the AR5S, the
handmade regulated single shot AR5S company also make the XL-9 hunting
rifle is built to order, so the customer rifle with a 9-shot capacity semi-fixed
can more-or-less specify anything they rotary magazine. Available in .177,
wish. For this reason, the information .20 and .22 calibre, a very effective
below should be considered as sound moderator is also included
examples only. Their flagship AR5S is a in the price. Plenty of options then,
precision target design, with two-stage from this premium grade outfit.
trigger, and muzzle brake as standard, Contact: Ripley Rifles
and whilst many enthusiasts opt for the www.ripleyriflesgb.co.uk Ripley Rifles supply all their rifles made to order, this is the XL9 multi-shot model
standard spec, an ultra-carbine with a
special 14-inch action, is also available;
coming in 6-inches less in length MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY PRICE
than the standard model. Sold as z Ripley XL9 PCP action only .177/.20/.22MS (9) £1300-£1380
‘action only’, the customer can either z AR5S Target PCP action only .177/.22 SS £1100-£1180
source their own stock, or select from
SPORTSMARKETING (SMK)
The XS501 has proved a popular
model in the SMK line-up, and this
The Artemis PR900W is great value for money
offers CO2 power in a neat compact
configuration that replicates a
live stalking rifle action. Expect MODEL TYPE STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
energy in the region of 9-10ft/ z SMK XS501 CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 40 9-10 £149.95
lbs. Latest additions to the SMK z SMK XS79 CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £169.95
range are the PCP’s, and there’s z SMKQB78 CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £189.95
plenty of options. The P10 Shorty z SMK XS78 CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £149.95
and P15 Shorty are both bullpup z SMK XS78 Tactical CO2 Synth .177/.22 5 40 9-10 £299.95
designs, whilst the latest M16 has inc scope & moderator
a more graceful profile, courtesy of z SMKTH78D CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £219.95
some sleek woodwork, along wise z QB78Match CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £299.95
a slick side lever, and magazine. z QB78TARGET CO2 Wood .177/.22 5.5 39.9 9-10 £219.95
Fancy a buddy bottle system, then z Victory CR600W cO2 Wood .177/.22 4.63 37 9-10 £179.95
that’s the M16A here. The Artemis z Victory PR900W CO2 Wood .177/.22 5 37 9-10 £219.95
M30 is a curious newcomer, z Artemis P10 Shorty PCP Wood .177/.22 8.5 31 11-12 £499.95
and certainly offers something z Artemis M22 PCP Wood .177/.22 5 37 11-12 £399.95
different, with its barrel concealed z Artemis M11 PCP Wood .177/.22 5 37 11-12 £359.95
within an extended cylinder. z Artemis PR900W PCP Wood .177/.22 5 37 11-12 £219.95
All are in keeping with the z Artemis M16 PCP Wood .177/.22 5 37 11-12 £499.95
Sportsmarketing ethos, of value z Artemis P15 Shorty PCP Wood .177/.22 8.5 31 11-12 £599.95
for money- so there’s plenty of z Artemis M16A PCP Wood . .177/.22 8.4 37 11-12 £499.95
features at fairly competitive prices. z Artemis M30 PCP Wood .177/.22 5.5 44 11-12 £599.95
Contact: Sportsmarketing z Artemis SR900S PCP Synthetic .177/.22 8.4 41 11-12 £159.95
www.sportsmk.co.uk

SAM YANG
Sam Yang is a Korean make, and the
looks are highly distinctive, being more
shotgun in appearance. The Sam Yang
Sumatra Stinger PCP offers an under-
lever cocking action and is available
in a 12ft/lbs legal limit version or FAC
rated up to 70ft/lbs. The Recluse is a The Stinger carbine without a moderator attached
big bore (9mm/.357) FAC rifle similar
to the Sumatra but with a sliding collar
single shot loading system and 150ft/ MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
lbs of muzzle energy. All models now z Sumatra Stinger 500 .177/.22 - - £665
feature a Foster style Best Fittings valve z Sumatra Stinger carbine PCP 2-piece .177/.22 MS (6) 6.8lbs 35” £600
adaptor, so refilling is even easier. z Sumatra Stinger rifle PCP 2-piece .177/.22 MS (6) - - £600
Contact: AC Guns, z Sumatra Recluse PCP 2-piece 9mm/.357SS 8.8lbs 42” £725
www.acguns.co.uk
STEYR
Late 2017 saw a revamp to the Steyr range,
and the introduction of the Challenge alloy
frame design. The Challenge Hunting is the
new lightweight hunting carbine derived
from this Austrian manufacturer’s world
famous 10m match rifle/ LG110 action.
Advanced features include a regulator,
stabiliser and vibration-free system. It’s
exceptionally accurate, with a top-class
match grade trigger and barrel, seated in
an alloy/ walnut stock ergonomic synthetic/
alloy stock. The Challenge HFT model
offers an adjustable stock with wooden
elements around the alloy chassis., whilst
the Challenge FT offers a deeper adjustable The Steyr LG110 gives match quality
fore-end, air stripper, and more elaborate accuracy in a compact PCP – this is the
butt hook for the demanding sport of FT. fully adjustable FT version
The Hunting 5 is a multi-shot hunting
rifle, which offers a slick Biathlon style
side-lever, a 5-shot clip feed, and an MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
attractive walnut stock. Latest additions are z Challenge Hunting PCP Alloy/Walnut .177/.22SS 7.5 34.5 £POA
the 2014 HFT and 2014 Hunting models, z Challenge FT PCP Adjustable alloy .177/.22SS 8.4 37.4 £POA
which offer identical '110' actions, in more z Challenge HFT PCP Adjustable alloy .177/.22 SS 7.25 40 £POA
simplified stock configurations. Whichever z Challenge HFT Hun. PCP Alloy/wood .177/.22 SS - £POA
option is taken, the sheer quality and z Hunting 5 PCP Walnut T-hole .177/.22 MS (5) - £POA
refinement of Steyr is difficult to ignore. z Hunting 5 Automatic PCP Walnut T-hole .177/.22 MS (5) £POA
Contact: Steyr UK Service z Hunting 5 Scout PCP Walnut T-hole .177/.22 MS (5) £POA
Agent - Harry Preston z Hunting 5 Auto Scou. PCP Walnut T-hole .177/.22 MS (5) £POA
www.steyr-uk.co.uk
WEBLEY
The stylish 10-shot Raider 10 XS is
still available, but the new Raider 12
models have stolen the limelight. The
new stock design has a really subtle
profile and handles really well. Couple
that with a super streamlined action
and graceful lines over all, and this
great looking rifle looks assured a great
future. It’s not all about looks though,
with a host of onboard features to attract
enthusiasts to the brand. The Quantum
Classic version includes a full-length
barrel shroud too, which helps tame
some muzzle report, while changing
the balance. All-in-all then, a statement
of intent from this famous old brand.
Check out the Highland Outdoors
website where you can download an MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
up to date pricing catalogue of all z Raider 10 XS PCP Beech .177/.22MS (10) 8.8lbs 38 £647
air rifles that the company market. z Raider 12 Classic PCP Beech .177/.22MS (12) 7.5lbs - £528
Contact: Highland Outdoors z Raider 12 Quan.Clas. PCP Beech .177/.22MS (12) 7.6lbs - £576

WEIHRAUCH
This German gun manufacturing no magazine system, just a pellet
giant first produced their HW100 channel straight into the breech.
precharged pneumatic some Ideal for FT/HFT shooters, or those
years back, but with three options that prefer single-shot rifles.
denoted by ‘T’ for thumbhole Much excitement was generated
stock, ‘S’ for sporter stock and when Weihruach launched their
‘K’ for carbine length, there's second PCP, the HW110, and this
plenty to appeal across the board. features not only a 10-shot magazine,
The HW100T rifle and HW100KT but a radical departure in the way it's
carbine both come in a thumbhole manufactured. Part of the action is
stock, while the HW100S rifle has synthetic, but the stock is also made
Bavarian Sporter woodwork. from a highly tactile 'soft touch'
All models have a removable beech- all adding to the ultra-modern
steel air reservoir with integral feel. Weihrauch performance in a
fitted air pressure gauge, removable cheaper format was always likely to
14-shot rotary magazine, 2-stage be popular, but the newly launched
adjustable trigger, Weihrauch's own Olive Drab green synthetic stocked
barrel, and a side-lever cocking version of the HW100 has ensured
action. For target shooters the this classic model yet further appeal.
company have also developed a Contact: Hull Cartridge The HW101 offers a simple channel
loading single shoy version of the
single-shot ‘swing-out’ clip to replace Company Weihrauch PCP rifle
the magazine. Probe charging and a www.hullcartridge.co.uk
superbly effective sound moderator
are all part of the deal too. MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
All models of the HW100 are z HW100T PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (14) 8.8 38.6 £845
now available with a ‘Full Shrouded z HW100S PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (14) 8.8 38.6 £845
Barrel’ designated F.S.B. z HW100K PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (14) 7 35.8 £845
This acts as a primary silencer z HW100KS PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (14) 7 35.8 £845
and the muzzle is screw cut to z HW100S FAC PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (14) 9 45 £845
accept a special 1/2” UNF Weihrauch z HW100 F.S.B PCP Walnut (All Variants) £885
manufactured sound moderator. All available in .20 calibre as special order plus £80
The HW101 single shot model Laminate .177/.22 £915
features a simplified action, and z HW100 Synth Green PCP Synthetic .177/.22 MS (14) 7.5 37.5 £805
therefore manages to trim a z HW101 Single-Shot Version £677
significant amount from the asking z HW110 PCP Beech .177/.22 MS (10) £684
price. It has the same side-lever softtouch
action as the standard rifle, but
ZBROIA
Zbroia hail from the Ukraine, and are
quite a quirky airgun manufacturer,
with some distinctively different
ideas. Sureshot Airguns import the
unusual Zbroia range and there are
currently two main models, available
in full length or carbine actions.
The Hortitsia is a bolt-action
PCP, with a very distinctive profile,
courtesy of its elegant factory made,
sporter stock and, a very functional
action. The design sees a chunky bolt
probe which cleverly locks via a catch
at the rear. There’s a fully floating
barrel, two-stage trigger, removable
air cylinder, Picatinny rail system,
and even a regulated action for more
peace of mind. The multi-shot Hortitsia
comes supplied with cast rotary style
magazines, and with great handling,
it’s a highly appealing rifle. As for the made barrel. There’s a barrel shroud, hardwood thumb hole stock, and wood look or with a black finish, so
models listed, the 330-180 in the name two stage adjustable trigger, side even an adjustable cheekpiece. again, there’s plenty of options!
relates to the barrel in mm, and the lever action, two rotary magazines, The hardwood thumb hole stocks Contact: Sureshot Airguns
main compression cylinder in cc for two filler probes, a fitted manometer, are available in either traditional www.sureshot-airguns.co.uk
the carbine length action. Likewise,
the 450/220 is the larger action.
For lovers of bullpups, there’s the MODEL ACTION STOCK CAL. & CAPACITY WGT LGTH PRICE
Kozak models and these are super z Hortitsia 330/180 PCP Hardwood .177/.22 MS (12/10) 6.6 35 £569
compact PCPs, again available with z Hortitsia 450/220 PCP Walnut .177/.22 MS (12/10) 6.8 40 £589
the same two action lengths, yet set z Kozak 330/180 PCP Hardwood .177/.22 MS (12/10) 6.6 28 £589
back in the stock. Here, we again z Kozak 450/220 PCP Hardwood .177/.22 MS (12/10) 6.8 31.8 £609
get a regulated action, and a Zbroia

AIRGUNS
WGM/18/6/rga

AIRGUNS | Brocock Compatto Target
Whether HFT shooting or Hunting, this model has what it takes
On Target!
Mark Camoccio discovers a neat little
competition rifle, in the form of
Brocock’s regulated Compatto Target…
HFT MODEL ambidextrous skeleton stock with

The new Compatto Target ‘semi adjustable butt pad, fully shrouded
bullpup’ is aimed primarily at the barrel, built-in manometer, three-stage
Hunter Field Target shooter, since power adjuster, manual safety catch,
it comes pre-fitted with a Huma threaded muzzle to take a silencer, The new Compatto Target from Brocock
regulator. Externally, it resembles and that reach-forward raised sight
the standard model, save for the rail. A comprehensive design then!
words 'Target' and 'HUMA Regulated', the correct eye relief, rather than In my opinion, an ideal competition
picked out in gold lettering on the FIRST IMPRESSIONS as a raiser block 'intermount'. rifle, aimed at HFT shooting is
scope rail. I was impressed with the Pick up the Compatto Target, and probably best served as single
original Compatto, so was keen to there's an undeniable quality feel. PREP TIME shot design. This 'Target' badged
get my hands on the Target model, The soft-touch stock is extremely Adjusting the stock is easy, and Compatto comes with the standard
once I heard it was planned. well done, and of course the skeleton done by slackening the large Allen model's ten shot rotary magazine
Huma are a Dutch company profile helps to shed unwanted bolt at the rear, which allows the system, and whilst it looks well
making specialist regulators for a weight where it isn't needed; so, pad to slide up or down on its axis. machined, there is still a little bit
selection of airguns. Their regs are the Compatto Target, at 7lbs, Make small adjustments over a of play between the magazine and
available as after-market products is an extremely pointable gun. few sessions, and when the head its housing in the breech block.
and are well known in airgunning Configuration is totally ambidextrous falls into place naturally on the To load the mag, pull back the
circles, for their dedicated offerings, and there's an adjustable butt pad stock, with no undue strain, it's cocking bolt to the rear, pull the
designed to improve consistency and too. Finish is impressive, with an time to tighten the pad in place. magazine out of its slot from the
performance. The action features ultra-matte anodised look to the Charging this model is easy, left side, drop pellets nose first into
the Steve Harper designed and full-length barrel shroud, scope rail, and it's via a push probe system. each chamber, gently seating them
patented Slingshot anti-hammer and breech block. The main cylinder First, twist the valve cover at the before rotating the spring-loaded
bounce system, and this has been gets a super gloss mirror finish. The front of the cylinder to expose the drum each time. Once each chamber
re-jigged to work with the Huma Compatto Target doesn't force the inlet valve, fully insert the filling is full, slide the mag back into the
regulator. A 10 shot, bolt operated shooter to sight over the top of the adaptor, charge to 200bar fill breech, again from the left side and
rotary magazine is also part of the action, as with full blown bullpup pressure, then remove the probe close the bolt. The first shot is now
spec, along with the quick fill probe designs, so the raised scope rail and close the valve cover. Next, we ready, and subsequent cycling of
style of charging, two stage semi- on offer here is used more as an need to fill the magazine, and this the bolt will cock the hammer and
match trigger, synthetic soft-touch extension of the scope rail to achieve brings me to an interesting point. index the next shot each time.

Brocock Compatto Target | AIRGUNS
RANGE TIME launch, so a replacement magazine having tested the original model, I
My test gun came supplied by was requested from the factory. would get a direct comparison. Over
An on-board gauge is reassuring Brocock directly, and came fitted The replacement did the same. the chrono, using Air Arms Diabolo
with an MTC Viper Pro scope, which Results so far saw Webley Accupells Field pellets, this Target model
needed zeroing initially. At this point, manage a little under 3/4inch and Air produced an ideal average velocity
I was relaxed enough to appreciate Arms Diabolo Field and Sovereigns of 789fps, with a total variation
the subtle two stage trigger, and with around the half inch mark on and of 16fps. Not quite single figures
a nice broad blade, and relatively light off- a level of accuracy that would hinted at, but impressive consistency
crisp release, it's a real asset. The full- please in most circumstances, but nonetheless. With regards to
length barrel shroud obviously mutes occasional flyers with such a quality shot count, I reached 86, before
muzzle crack, but adding a secondary gun were still a cause for concern. velocities dropped dramatically- less
silencer, (easily screwed onto the Hold on though...with sufficient than the factory claim admittedly,
standard half inch UNF thread at the clearance around the breech but a healthy figure nonetheless.
muzzle, makes a dramatic difference. block, I soon realized that single So how does that compare?
OK, it's time to properly assess loading was on the cards, and with
performance, and any gun intended the magazine put to one side, I CONCLUSION
for competition needs to be capable did just that! Flyers were instantly Well, looking back at the shot
of some serious grouping. 35yards eliminated, and groupings were statistics from my standard Compatto
seemed a good starting point to push nothing short of excellent. Daystate test, I managed 80 shots within
the Compatto Target, and I soon Rangemaster Sovereigns reduced 17fps with the standard slingshot
learnt the importance of adopting a to sub quarter inch c-t-c over valve, so a realistic assessment has
positive bolt action when cocking, as 35yds, and just a quarter inch c-t-c to conclude that there has been
the system will allow the magazine over 40yds. Brilliant stuff, shot very little discernible difference
to revolve, yet not cock the hammer, from a fully supported beanbag between the two guns I have
if you're overly gentle. This obviously rest admittedly, but I'm testing the tested. Leaving that technicality
A great trigger and that helps the cause
isn't ideal, but it's still common in this gun- not me! A single shot loader aside though, nothing takes away
style of multi-shot PCP. Don't be timid, from Rowan Engineering was also from the fact that this Compatto
and all should function correctly. utilised, and this returned the same Target model shoots particularly
Brocock have pedigree, and top notch groupings for the record. well single loaded, and that for me
my initial results were pretty good, Now it was time for the chrono is probably how I would shoot it.
but an honest assessment has check. Interestingly, Brocock fit the It's stating the obvious, but if
to note the occasional flyer, that Compatto models with a three-level a gun is suitable for competition,
ruined some otherwise really power adjuster, and my test gun and all the demands in terms of
good groups. This isn't a problem recorded the following: High power accuracy and handling that that
I experienced when I tested the came in around 11.5ft/lbs, medium places upon a gun, then it should
original standard Compatto at its 9.7ft/lbs, and low power around 6.6ft/ be well at home in the field, against
lbs. For the record, these figures are live quarry, where our standard of
a bit higher than the early Compatto shooting needs to be equally high.
Probe charging- nice and simple I tested, but it's a great feature, On that score, this model comes well
adding even greater versatility. equipped, and is a sound option for
either task. Truly superb accuracy
COMPARISON and good consistency, to the point
Time to gauge the effectiveness of where I would definitely compete with
the Huma regulator, and of course, it; that says it all, believe me! wg
z MODEL: Compatto Target
z MANUFACTURER: Brocock
z COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK
z TYPE: Multishot regulated PCP
z CALIBRE: .177 (on test), .22, .22 & .25 FAC
z WEIGHT: 7lbs
z OVERALL LENGTH: 33.75 inches
z BARREL LENGTH: 17.25inches
z STOCK: Ambidextrous soft touch
skeleton thumbhole
z TRIGGER: 2-stage semi-match
z POWER SOURCE: Pump/ air bottle
z FILL PRESSURE: 200bar
z SHOT COUNT: Factory claim 115 shots in .177
z VELOCITY: using JSB Exact pellets:
from 200bar fill
High 78
Low 773
Ave 782fps
Spread 16fps
z ENERGY: 11.5ft/lbs ave
z POWER ADJUSTER: High- 11.5ft/lbs, medium- 9.7ft/lbs,
low- 6.6ft/lbs on test model
z PRICE: £706 guide price, inc. magazine
z CONTACT: Brocock
www.brocock.co.uk
Switching to single load gave superb accuracy

AIRGUNS | FX impact
SUDDEN IMPACT
SUDDEN IMPACT
Mark Camoccio discovers a bold design from FX Airguns, the bullpup Impact PCP…
The Impact, despite being a silver. Finish is impressive, and I rear of the stock, moving the butt close the bolt, and we're ready to
full bullpup PCP, has a more really like the contrast of the matt pad up or down, and there's roughly go, subsequent cycling of the lever
streamlined appearance silver alongside chemically blued 3/4inch to play with. The sight-line is quick and smooth, and shots
than many rivals. The outfit and anodised components. is quite high, as per the set-back can be released super-fast, once
includes- a specially constructed The 500cc buddy bottle is a action, but if you've got this far, the you're familiar with the action. On
buddy bottle, dedicated carry case, special mix of carbon fibre and bullpup concept clearly appeals. the down side, it is still possible
cassette style magazine, two-stage aluminium and weighs less than a Mount the Impact, and that to double load pellets, which is
trigger, two pressure gauges, conventional bottle, yet is apparently drop-down rubber grip is soft to irritating, but a positive deliberate
‘adjustable’ silencer, Picatinny rails, much stronger. Although the bottle the touch. It's also an AR15 style cocking motion is the answer. FX fit
side-lever, adjustable butt pad, is removable, charging is done via interchangeable component, so yet a two-stage semi match trigger to
SmoothTwist barrel, adjustable power, the snap on adaptor, and the valve more opportunity for customisation. this model, and it performed well
regulated action with adjustable itself is situated on the underside of You are gripping the bottle as the on test, with a reasonably light, and
regulator pressure on FAC versions, the action. There is no dust cover fore-end, yes, but that's the buddy fairly predictable release. The match
safety catch, a choice of action finish fitted, which is an oversight and bottle spec that's proved so popular blade is adjustable for position,
in silver or black, and finally, the would add little to the asking price! for an army of fans. FX do fit a nicely along with first stage movement,
option to switch barrels, pellet probes A 250bar fill gives an astonishingly finished synthetic cheek piece panel and second stage release pressure.
and calibres! Quite an impressive high shot count- somewhere in the here though, which sits between
list, I think you'll agree; so, let's look region of 600 shots in .177 calibre, the face and the magazine, so FACTS & FIGURES
in detail, at how it all shapes up. and 700 shots in .22. A gentle top up more civilised than some rivals. Given the claimed shot counts, I
periodically will mean you're unlikely Pull back that slick side-lever, was prompted to undertake the
ULTRA-COMPACT to get caught short anytime soon! and the first shot trips into position; longest chrono check I think I've ever
The Impact is about as compact as 16 shots are available in standard
it gets; to the point where it comes .177, but an impressive special 22
supplied in its own dedicated case shot magazine, is also available- and The Impact comes in its own padded case
that is actually shorter than the this was supplied for my test. Favour
rifle! This is because the barrel .22, and you'll get an 18-shot mag,
shroud is effectively telescopic, there's plenty of fire-power. To fill
and the outer tube simply pulls out, the mag, grip it clear face on, and
to extend the length and increase twist the front clear cover fully anti-
the expansion chamber within, or clockwise, then insert the first pellet
pushes back for storage -neat. skirt first, from the rear. Turn the mag
My test gun came in the silver over, and fill head first as normal.
option, and that meant that the
Picatinny rail, additional accessory RANGE REPORT
rails (two on the side, and one Shoulder height of the butt pad can
underneath the action), and the be altered, albeit slightly, activated
action/ breech block, all came in by the wheel on the right side of the

FX impact | AIRGUNS
There's a huge shot count here! The slick cocking lever is classic FX
This shows the pressure gauge, side-lever and safety catch A neat cheek panel is all part of the bullpup design
undertaken! And for the record,

my .177 model, from a 250 charge,
produced 609 shots! I stopped
checking when residual pressure
was hovering around the reg
pressure, but this is phenomenal.
Total spread was 34fps, and this
was the same, whether you looked
at the first 50 shots or the whole
charge. Reasonable figures, but not
stunning for a regulated action.
And so, to accuracy. This gun
needs to deliver at this price point,
but all I can say is...it does! FX only
fit SmoothTwist barrels to their
guns now, and on test, the Impact The underside valve could do with a cover Accuracy was excellent
proved that accuracy was well
up to the mark, with super tight
ragged keyholes printing over my TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
test range of 35yards. Moving back z MODEL: Impact
to 50yards, and I could still print z MANUFACTURER: FX Airguns Detail of the contoured grip
easy clusters within the size of a z COUNTRY
penny! My example was in .177, but OF ORIGIN: Sweden place, the power can be adjusted to
a key feature with the Impact is that z TYPE: Multi-shot buddy bottle PCP suit the new calibre. Finally, for users
the customer can switch calibres, z CALIBRE: .177on test/ .22, .25 & .30 available in FAC of the FAC version, there's even the
with a barrel change kit, sold as an z WEIGHT: 7.2lbs option to alter the Impact's regulator
optional extra. This is all done in z OVERALL pressure; something that could be
conjunction with the power adjuster, LENGTH: 29.5-33inches with extended silencer useful when changing the barrel, or
which is the other main feature that z BARREL using a different pellet, and this is
comes as standard with this model. LENGTH: 19.5inches Smoothtwist done via an Allen key into the small
My test model had six power levels z MAGAZINE: 16 shot in standard .177, 22 shot available aperture, recessed behind the trigger.
ranging from 11.4ft/lbs on max, and tested/ 18 shot in .22 Yes, the impact is a
down to 6.4ft/lbs- all tweaked via z STOCK: Synthetic compound elements comprehensive piece of kit,
the large, clearly marked dial on z TRIGGER: 2-stage adjustable semi match and FX have arrived at a fairly
the left side of the breech block. z POWER SOURCE: Via external pump or bottle unique package, for a certain
z FILL PRESSURE: 250bar breed of enthusiast.
ALL CHANGE z SHOT COUNT: 600 approx. in .177/ 700 in .22
Opt for the kit, and the barrel z VELOCITY: On test, on full power .177 calibre CONCLUSION
change takes just a few minutes: the FX (JSB) pellets A buddy bottle system, combined
butt pad is lowered via the wheel, High 800fps with the full bullpup spec is, in theory,
then the barrel locking screw just Low 766 about as divisive as it gets, yet whilst
forward of the mag on the right Ave 783 I wouldn't consider myself a great
side, is loosened. The barrel is then Spread 34fps over 609 shots enthusiast of either option, I just
pulled forward and away from the z ENERGY: 11.5ft/lbs on max setting. 6 power levels couldn't help grinning throughout
action. The pellet probe needs to available from 6.5ft/lbs to 11.5ft/lbs this test. Pick up an Impact, marvel
be changed, by cocking the action, z PRICE: 12ft/lbs version & FAC in .22 calibre- at the ingenuity, and you'll soon
aligning the probe in the rear slot, £1688 in black, £1723 silver/ FAC versions in.25 be appreciating the slickness of
and using an Allen key to remove or .30 calibre- black £1696, silver £1732 execution throughout. This is simply
it. A different barrel and probe can Kit to change barrel- £293 for fixed one hell of an airgun, and whilst it
then be installed. The operation is shroud/£284 for telescopic shroud isn't cheap, the level of performance,
fairly straightforward, and clearly z CONTACT: Anglo Spanish Imports www.a-s-i.co.uk versatility, and features on offer,
covered in the manual too. With all in make it very appealing indeed. wg

AIRGUNS | Kral Puncher Pro
The Puncher Pro’s most isn’t hindered in any way, resulting the inlet valve access point at the of certain other popular types used
striking feature is the well in a superb grip configuration from front underside of the lengthy air on many PCPs. I must stipulate
designed and finished, which to operate the trigger. reservoir; it has a rotary metal though similar, it isn’t a derivative
high grade Turkish Walnut The stylish forend leaves the front collar to protect it from dirt and grit copy, but familiar due to the
furniture. The stock boasts a of the metal trigger guard with quite when in the field. A recommended synthetic magazine having a Perspex
high, right-hand roll over cheekpiece a deep profile, then smoothly tapers 200bar fill gives approximately faceplate and follows the format
with an ascending comb to give upwards as it progresses towards 120-shots in .177 calibre and 140 of having an inner ‘sprung’ rotor.
optimum head position for any optic its rounded tip. The wood has been in .22, as per rifle on test. The To load the magazine- revolve
you team the rifle up with. In fact, the pared away on either side to create air gauge is of a manometer type the Perspex faceplate clockwise
comb rises so high at the rear, the a generous run of finger ridging, and sits on the front of the air against the spring tension, until
woodwork curves swiftly, yet stylishly while the rounded underside has a reservoir; I mention this as on the it comes to a natural stop. You
downwards, to meet the ventilated, lengthy panel of aggressive stippling original Puncher it was recessed then drop pellets into the empty
thick black rubber butt pad. to further aid grip. However, the into the underside of the stock. chambers one by one, as you let the
The steep, drop down pistol grip scalloped area of the forend is more a Now, you’d expect the action cover return to its original position
is quite slim and cleverly sculpted at cosmetic touch, as in use, your fingers to be the same as used on the under your control, filling each
the neck to give a full wrap around don’t naturally fall into these areas for Puncher, but like the stock, this empty chamber as it appears in the
hold. This is due to it having a full a leading handhold. Having said that; is again an area of major change. elongated ‘cut out’ aperture of the
and relatively deep thumb channel this design makes a bold statement Gone is the side-lever cocking faceplate. Different calibres have
that sweeps all the way over from in both looks and proportions, yet still mechanism, to be replaced by a differing capacities, with 12 in .22
the right, plus it has two separate manages to feel good in the hold. And generously sized, chunky, rear- and 14 in .177. Unlike many others of
and distinctive thumb shelves, optimises handling and shootability, mounted stainless steel cocking this type, the Kral loads into the right
offering the shooter even more enabling it to be brought up on aim bolt, and another surprise change of the action block when filled and is
options for an assured and preferred surprisingly quickly and easily. is the magazine. I say ‘surprise’ as slid into its housing ‘curved-side’ first.
hold. The right side of the neck is the former was a nifty innovative
scalloped smoothly back, so that the ALTERED ACTION design, which impressed me due KEPT FOR THE BETTER
heel of the shooting hand nestles Filling with compressed air is via a to its practicality. However, the It’s not all change, as the company
comfortably into it, so your hand Q/F-style probe, which mates into unit used by the Pro has the look have retained a few features found
Pete Wadeson tests the Kral Puncher Pro and discovers a very different rifle,
both cosmetically and in operation…
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The butt boasts a high, right-hand, roll over cheekpiece with an ascending comb
and a steep drop down pistol grip sculpted to give a full wrap around hold
The trigger mechanism is a 2-stage adjustable unit consisting of a well curved gold anodised blade and a similarly
finished manual ‘rocker style’ safety lever positioned directly above and set on the right of the action block
on the standard model! etched in white on the action clearly of the old Logun Professional MkII
One being the removable indicate its status. It’s generously and even to some extent the full-
Hi-Viz open sights, but sized and easily accessed by the bodied PCP sporters Ripley Rifles are
while useful on the thumb of the shooting hand, without renowned for. It might be a bit of a
former rifle and unique having to adjust your firing hand handful for some, but you must give
for a PCP, I can’t really grip! As pre-set from the factory, I credit to the superb new action, as
see many requiring them found the trigger operated positively, the cocking bolt and operation are
if they choose the Pro. tripping the sears without any silky smooth and the magazine ticked
But, I could be wrong. noticeable creep, so I didn’t ‘fiddle.’. around very precisely, shot after
To briefly recap - the The 22” tube is supported by shot. My only niggle is the cocking
foresight assembly has a raised a substantial barrel band and the bolt, though faultless in operation, it
and height adjustable red fibre muzzle is threaded the normal ½ x could be more ergonomic rather than
A generously sized, rear-mounted stainless steel optic bar, while the rearsight is fully 20 UNF and protected with a stylish having the ‘straight ‘connecting bar’
cocking bolt, smoothly operates the multi-shot action adjustable for windage and elevation, muzzle weight. As most hunters will to ball-end handle design it displays.
the U-notch being flanked by a green choose to fit a silencer, note that Having said that; it’s
fibre optic band. However, once the rifle does become quite lengthy inconsequential when you consider
fitted, the foresight assembly doesn’t with one added. I used a Range- the Kral Puncher Pro is accurate,
allow for a silencer to be used, as Right can, which came supplied for operates flawlessly, and is blessed
it replaces the muzzle weight, so test. Its extra 6” length didn’t affect with a stock that’s one of the finest
‘covers’ the silencer threads. It also balance, and for those who prefer designed and crafted you’ll find
retains the power adjuster, seen as these types of full-size rifles, I’m glad on any production air rifle. wg
the brass dial on the right of the to report that you’ll find handling
action block - that corresponds to and practical usage won’t be a
A Manometer style air gauge sits
a small +/- vernier on the opposite problem, even with a can up-front, up-front on the end of the air
side. As it only works on FAC rifles, plus the major bonus is once silenced, reservoir, while the fill point is
sub-12 ft/lb shooters can ignore it! muzzle report is almost zero! protected by a rotary collar
Also worth noting, is that the
action block has been machined to CONCLUSIONS
accept both 11mm and 22mm scope The Kral Puncher Pro takes me back
mounts. For test, Range-Right kindly to a time when full-bodied sporter
supplied a Konus Pro plus 6 – 24 x PCPs were expected to look like this
50IR centre dot duplex scope, and and for many where all the rage. In
though a large optic, it proved a nice fact, and apart from the multi-shot
compliment for balance and handling. mechanism, it reminds me somewhat
The reason this brand was sent with
the rifle is because Range-Right are
now the UK’s official distributor for all TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
‘Konus Optics’, so I’m hoping to test z NAME: Kral Puncher Pro
this much-improved glassware soon. z TYPE: Bolt-Action PCP multi-shot
As for accuracy, with a 30 z CAPACITY: 12 in .22”, 14 in .177” (DM)
yard zero set and shooting rested z STOCK: Turkish walnut sporter
the best groupings I attained could with right hand roll
be easily covered by a 10p piece! over cheekpiece
Pushing the range out to 40 yards z SIGHTS: Yes
and the Pro proved it’s a rifle that’s z SCOPE MOUNTING GROOVES: Yes
still capable of kill-zone accuracy. z LENGTH: 41”
z BARREL: 22”
ROCK ON! z WEIGHT: 8lbs 7oz un-scoped
The trigger mechanism is a 2-stage z TRIGGER: 2-stage, adjustable
adjustable unit consisting of a well z SAFETY: Manual
curved, gold-anodised blade and a z PRICE: £550 Inc. 2x magazines, fill
The Kral Puncher Pro is accurate,
operates flawlessly, and is blessed similarly finished manual, rocker-style adaptor and open sights
with a stock that’s one of the best safety lever positioned directly above z CONTACT: Range Right Ltd.
you’ll find on any production air rifle! and set on the right of the action www.range-right.co.uk
block. The letters ‘S’ and ‘F’ boldly

AIRGUNS | Cometa Orion BP (Bullpup)
Tactical
The magazine cassette- front on
Alternative
Mark Camoccio tests another bullpup and discovers a solidly built PCP…
Cometa have thrown their stock, and whilst modern trend The Orion BP is a multi- standard. The barrel shroud, breech
hat firmly in the ‘compact’ would normally dictate that this be shot, magazine fed, bolt action block and scope rail assembly are all
ring, with the new bullpup synthetic compound of some sort, pneumatic, with shrouded barrel, given a matt black Parkerized finish,
version of their Orion the stock here is actually beech, two-stage trigger, drop-down front and this contrasts well with the
pneumatic, the Orion BP. treated to a thick black varnish. grip, accessory rail, Picatinny scope matt woodwork; both aesthetically
Cometa supply this model in Tap it, and it does resonate a little rail, pressure gauge and carry case. and on a practical level, if hunting
its own padded, hard carry case; like plastic, but it is wood, and it's Plenty to mull over then, so let's look duties are on the cards. One
four slide catches feature, and it fairly well finished. For the more in more detail, at what's on offer. consideration with this model is the
gives this 'BP' a business-like feel. traditional among us, (assuming raised 'intermount'; synonymous
Open the case and first this Orion isn't a radical step SPEC CHECK with bullpups, where the rail has to
impressions are of a well-appointed, too far!), then a 'Natural Finish' Finish wise, the main compression actually ride up above the action,
well specified pneumatic. My test wood stock is also available, with cylinder is treated to chemical to give sufficient height for scope/
model came supplied with a black an identical configuration. bluing, which is done to a fair eye alignment. This is usual with this

Cometa Orion BP (Bullpup) | AIRGUNS
type of gun, but as Cometa opt for a

Picatinny style rail, that means that That drop-down
the Picatinny style scope mounts with front grip works
a treat
the right bases need to be used.
PREPARATION
With a scope on board, we next need
to charge the cylinder, and this is
done by first removing the filler cap
at the front. The cap is a push-fit
design, and on the test rifle was a
little stubborn; probably a result of
the suction effect as it’s removed. Everything comes in a
A small hole applied at the front smart padded hard case
during the manufacturing stage,
would prevent this however. With the
cap off, snap on the bayonet fitting cock the next shot. It's not the end and as it stands, the cheek has to shots particularly favourable, with
adaptor (supplied) from the airline of the world- it's just that a side-lever sit directly on the rear of the action, sub one inch groups regularly
and charge the system to 200bar. would make the process far slicker. which isn't the most comfortable. forming over 30yards, using
Next, we need to fill the Whilst highlighting minor Air Arms Diabolo Field pellets
magazine. It's actually very similar negatives, why the butt section PERFORMANCE supplied. From the prone position,
to Theoben's original design, but only gets a solid strip of material, With any unregulated PCP, the I managed typical groups around
with the quirky routine adopted by and not a proper soft pad, remains routine is to charge carefully, and 3/4inch shooting the 'BP'.
FX, where the Perspex front needs a mystery. It certainly looks the do some research as to the exact
to be twisted anti clockwise all the part though, yet is in stark contrast fill pressure the gun likes best. For CONCLUSION
way round, until it comes to a stop. to that wonderfully textured, and the test, I filled to the prescribed There's no doubting that this Orion
Then, whilst holding the front lid super comfortable drop-down 200bar, and managed 48 shots BP is a bold statement from Cometa;
against the spring pressure of the pistol grip, where a soft rubber within 30fps, and 64 shots within that they mean business, and want a
mechanism, turn the mag over, and feel comes as standard. In the aim, 40fps. Not quite in the league of slice of the bullpup party. In terms of
insert a pellet 'skirt first' into the one that front grip also comes into its the standard length Orion SPR I RRP, it has to be one of the cheapest
chamber showing. This stops the lid own, and the fact that it can be tested a while back, but plenty of options in this sector of the market
from moving, and the mag can be angled to suit, via a spring-loaded shots for the duties this BP can too. But whilst it undercuts much
turned the right way up, and pellets button, or removed altogether from expect. It should be noted that of the opposition, as highlighted, it
chambered 'head first' in turn, in the the accessory rail, all adds to the the action isn't particularly quiet, does lack some of the subtlety of
normal way. With the mag full, it can versatility on offer- and it's a great although, the shroud/ silencer does design in certain areas. Admittedly,
be pushed home into its slot in the feature to come as standard. take any harshness off the report. those subtleties often come at a
action, so that the mag groove locates The two-stage trigger is Accuracy stems from getting significant price- so 'you pays your
over the small side bar in the action. adjustable, and the broad, nicely things to feel right, and for me, money, and you takes your choice'
Now close the bolt, and the first shaped blade is a good start. normally favouring guns that are as that slightly twee saying goes.
shot is ready. As usual, the process Nothing fancy here, and the unit is muzzle heavy, I would have to stick For devotees of military style
sounds long-winded, but in practice, fairly unsophisticated, but it does a more weight on the front- easily hardware, and the general bullpup
it becomes easy. Subsequent cocking reasonable job. It seems a common achieved via that accessory rail. blueprint however, the Orion BP
of the bolt cycles each shot in turn. feature on many bullpup rifles As for the bullpup credentials, still represents a solidly built,
Now we're ready for that the magazine/breech area is I found that the central/rear entry level option, packed with
proper evaluation. positioned quite near the face; which weight distribution made kneeling features, and well presented. wg
can be a little disconcerting. In use,
ON THE RANGE whilst shooting the Orion BP, I fitted
Close scrutiny of this Orion BP reveals a leather cheek piece cover, made TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
that much of the standard Orion a while back by a friend, for both z NAME Cometa Orion BP
action is here, but positioned to the comfort when in the aim, and peace z TYPE: Multishot Bullpup PCP
back of the bullpup stock. This means of mind. It just slipped over where z CALIBRE: .177 on test, .22 available
that that pleasantly silky bolt handle the magazine sits, and added some z MAGAZINE: 16 shot .177, 13 shot cassette .22
sits right at the back, and in practice, cushioning. In short, this area could z WEIGHT: 8.8lbs
the gun has to be taken out of the well do with a flip over cover of some z OVERALL LENGTH: 27.75 inches
aim to get leverage on the bolt and sort, to screen off the breech area, z BARREL LENGTH: 18.5 inches
z STOCK: Ambidextrous beech bullpup
design- black or natural finish
z TRIGGER: 2-stage adjustable
z POWER SOURCE: Pump/air bottle
z FILL PRESSURE: 200bar
z SHOT COUNT: 60-70 on test in .177
z VELOCITY: using Air Arms Diabolo Field
pellets supplied:
from 200bar fill
First 48 shots First 64 shots
High 770fps 770
Low 740fps 730
Ave 750fps 745
Spread 30 fps 40fps
z ENERGY: 10.5ft/lbs ave on test
z PRICE: £599, inc rifle as seen, magazine,
charging adaptor and hard case
z CONTACT: John Rothery. www.bisley-uk.com
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SPRING/PISTON
Hunting Rifle Guide
What Gun presents an up-to-date guide to spring/piston and gas-ram
powered hunting and sporting air rifles…
.22 and .25, they usually choose .177

or .22. By far the most popular calibre
for general shooting and hunting with
a 12ft/lbs ‘legal limit’ air rifle is .22
calibre, because they are perceived
to be harder hitting. However, .177
calibre is much flatter shooting with
a faster velocity and is suitable for
both hunting and target shooting.
Whatever you decide on, there
should be at least one rifle here that
should suit you perfectly. Prices
(when given) are approximate. Power
levels (when given) are approximate
and where 12ft/lbs is quoted it
means within the UK legal limit.
The power supplied by the Hunter Field Target, a few even for types have fixed barrels with separate
humble metal spring and Spring Class in FT competition. levers for cocking the spring piston MANUFACTURERS,
piston is still one of the mechanism. These can be either MAKES AND MODELS
most effective methods of TYPES under the barrel (underlever) or Key
propelling a lead pellet at The main differences between spring on the side of the rifle (sidelever), Cal Calibre
a reasonable velocity and guns are the cocking and loading with various methods of accessing Pwr Power in ft/lbs
range. All of the spring air rifles methods. The most widespread type the breech for loading of pellets. Wgt Weight in pounds
we will be covering here will be are ‘break barrels’, you simply break Lgth Length in inches
suitable for hunting/pest control or the barrel to cock the rifle, and put CALIBRES BB Break barrel cocking
informal target shooting (plinking), a pellet directly into the exposed Although airgun enthusiasts have a UL Underlever cocking
and many will also be okay for barrel breech. The other two general choice of four main calibres, .177, .20, SL Sidelever cocking
AIR ARMS
Air Arms are world-renowned as one of the premium
airgun brands, and top sellers in their spring powered
range are the under-lever cocking TX200 models; the
MkIII rifle or HC MKIII – where HC stands for Hunter
Carbine. The TX200 was basically Air Arms’ response
to the mighty Weihrauch HW77, and this super accurate,
British built rival has now become a classic in its own
right. With the piston running on synthetic bearings,
everything is slick in operation, making the TX200 one
of the smoothest springers straight from the box.
The ProSport fixed barrel rifle, is much the same TX
action, yet conceals the underlever inside the fore-end.
The result is a stunning sporter, that tops the range.
Air Arms are one of the few manufacturers that can The Pro Sport from Air Arms is a stylish
supply their spring powered air rifles in specific left hand underlever springer with looks to die for!
walnut stock/action options too, for additional cost.
All models are suitable for hunting and
come with high-grade stocks featuring excellent MODEL TYPE STOCK CAL WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
laser cut chequering as standard. FAC versions z TX200HC MkIII UL Beech/Walnut .177/.22 8.5 38 11.9 £462/£540
of Air Arms spring rifles are also available. z TX200 MkIII UL Beech/Walnut .177/.22 9 41.5 11.9 £462/£540
Contact: Air Arms z Pro-Sport UL Beech/Walnut .177/.22 8.2 41 11.9 £573/£646
www.air-arms.co.uk

AIRGUNS | Spring/Piston Hunting Rifle Listings
BSA
This stalwart of the airgun scene but no open sights. The Lightning as the Meteor Evo. This version as GRT (Gas Ram Technology). The
has gone from strength to strength XL model has a more refined trigger offers full power for hunting, and Lightning GRT SE, and Lightning XL
in the last decade or so, and the and moderator, along with far more continues the famous line, whilst SE both feature this technology, with
company’s fine pedigree of tried and sophisticated stocks, which even the Meteor Evo Silentium comes specially badged actions. ‘Super
tested designs still holds strong. includes a High Grade Walnut complete with a sound moderator. quick, with no spring resonance’,
The Supersport is a well-established upgrade. This obviously puts the Throughout the range the best describes the sensation
full-powered break barrel rifle with price up, but for many enthusiasts, company have re-designed stocks, on firing, and they’re exciting
open sights, while the Lightning is a it’s well worth the premium. The but in addition to the spring powered additions to the range.
popular carbine version and comes world-famous Meteor break-barrel models, BSA have also introduced Contact: BSA Guns (UK) Ltd
complete with a Volumetric silencer rifle is still available, but is now known their own gas ram system, known www.bsaguns.co.uk
The BSA Lightning XL SE is the

latest in a long line of quality spring
piston air rifles from Birmingham
MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE

z Meteor Evo BB Beech .177/.22 5.6 34.25 12 £165
z Meteor Evo Silentium BB Beech .177/.22 5.9 43.75 12 £169
z Comet Evo BB Synthetic .177/.22 - - - £152
z Comet Evo Silentium BB Synthetic .177/.22 - - - £155
z Supersport BB Beech .177/.22/.25 6.5 41.5 12 £233
z Lightning SE BB Beech .177/.22 6.2 37 12 £290
z Lightning XL SE BB Beech or black .177/.22 6.1 37 11.8 £319
z Lightning GRT SE BB Beech .177/.22 6.7 37.5 11.8 £289
z Lightning XL SE GRT BB Beech or black .177/.22 6.7 37.5 11.8 £319
COMETA
This Spanish company specialises
in good value break barrel rifles,
and most are capable of hunting
power levels. The company
employ 2-stage adjustable trigger
The Comate 300 carbine is a handy little sporter
mechanisms throughout their range
now, including the Cometa 300
and Fenix 400 full power hunting
rifles. The Fenix 400 remains the
flagship model, and the carbine
version comes complete with a
factory fitted silencer as standard. MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
A combination of traditional and z Cometa 300 BB Beech .177/.22 8.25 44 12 £179
modern production methods has z Cometa 220 BB Beech .22 6.5 41.5 11 £139
seen Cometa evolve over the z Cometa 220S.inc mod BB Beech .22 6 37 11 £179
years, and this well-established z Fenix 400 BB Beech .22 7.8 46 12 £240
brand still holds much appeal. z Fenix 400 Carbine(sil) BB Beech .22 7.5 44 12 £250
Contact: John Rothery z Cometa 50 BB Beech .177/.22 4.4 36.5 6 £110
Wholesale z Cometa 100 BB Beech .177/.22 6 40 8 £130
www.bisley-uk.com

CROSMAN
The addition of a ‘Centerpoint’
scope with all their rifles seems to
be a trend of the company’s new
marketing strategy, and it does
make various models great value.
The Optimus has a black
synthetic thumbhole stock and the
barrel is treated to give protection
from knocks and corrosion. With
a crisp single stage trigger, open
sights, dovetails for scope fitting, barrel wood stock sporter. This is definitely Piston’ power plants fitted into and again, come complete with a
the result is a break-barrel that is more for the budding hunter, with a 2-stage a variety of Crosman, Benjamin Centerpoint scope and mounts.
very appealing to the market it’s trigger, open sights, scope and mounts. and Remington branded The Benjamin Trail is one such
designed for. The Optimus is very Crosman’s take on the ever-popular sporters. Most of these Nitro model, which carries the Nitro Piston
different being a typical break- gas-ram concept, has seen their ‘Nitro Piston rifles are combo deals power plant, and with no mainspring
inside, the resultant slick and super
MODEL TYPE STOCK CAL WGT LGTH PWR PRICE smooth cocking and firing cycle,
z Phantom BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.2 44.5 12 £165 give these models a head start.
z Phantom MKII BB Synthetic .177/.22 - - - £199 The thumbhole wood stock handles
z Optimus BB Hardwood .22 .177 .2 44.5 12 £189 particularly well, with a graceful and
z Benjamin Trail NP2 BB Synthetic .22 8 43 12 £399 stylish grip, forend and butt section.
z Benjamin Trail NP2 BB Wood .22 8.8 48 12 £399 The TR77 is another addition
z Benjamin Trail NP2 BB Realtree cam .22 8 43 12 £390 to the Nitro Piston powered range
z Crosman Nitro Venom BB Wood .177/.22 7.4 44.25 12 £289 and comes in a synthetic stock
z Crosman Nitro Venom Dusk BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.4 44.25 12 £289 with 2-stage adjustable trigger and
z Crosman TR77 Nitro Piston BB Synthetic .177 - - - £199 a Centerpoint 4 x 32 scope and
z Crosman TR77 Spring Synthetic - - - - £165 is only available at present in .177
z MTR77 NPS BB Synthetic .177only 6.1 40 - £280 calibre. Alternatively, there’s the
z Golden Eagle BB Synthetic .177 - - - £325 MTR77, a nitro piston powered M16
z Steel Eagle BB Synthetic .22 - - - £425 lookalike- so plenty pf options!
Contact: ASI www.a-s-i.co.uk
DIANA
This famous old German brand are
known for traditionally made spring
guns, and their extensive range
of solidly built hunting and target
rifles now cover just about every
branch of our sport. Models range The Diana Mauser 98K is a great looking
from lightweight break barrels like replica of a classic military bolt action rifle
the Mod.34, to the heavyweight,
powerful – but virtually recoilless
– Diana Mod.54 AirKing carbine, MODEL TYPE STOCK CAL WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
courtesy of its unique sliding sledge z Diana 240 Class.T05 BB Beech .177/.22 5.75 41 - £157.32
mechanism. Other models include z Diana 280 Classic BB Beech .177.22 7.7 43 - £290.70
the underlever Model 460 and side- z Diana 280 T06 BB Beech .22 7.7 43 - £324.90
lever Model 48. The 280 is super z Diana 34 Classic BB Beech .177/.22 7.5 46 - £312.93
slim, perfectly scaled hunting model, z Diana 34 Premium BB Monte Carlo .177.22 7.5 46 - £335.16
whilst the Panther 21 is another z Diana 430 T06 UL Beech .177/.22 8 41 - £403.56
lightweight break barrel specifically z 340 N-Tec Classic BB Beech .177/.22 8.6 46 - £359.10
designed for plinking; offering the z 340 N-Tec Luxus BB Walnut .177/.22 7.9 46 - £492.48
younger shooter TruGlo fibre optic z 340 N-Tec Premium BB Beech .22 7.9 46 - £391.59
sights along with a host of features. z 340 N-Tec Pre. Carb BB Beech .177 7.9 46 - £429.21
Thumbhole stock models are z Diana 470 TH UL Beech .177/.22 9.5 45 - £559.17
signified by the ‘TH’ TargetHunter z Diana 48 SL Beech .177/.22 8.6 43 - £425.79
badging, and include the 470 TH z Diana 48 Black SL Synthetic .177/.22 8.6 43 - £448.02
under-lever and the 56TH side-lever. z Diana 52 T06 SL Beech .177/.22 8.8 44 - £458.28
The 56TH has the same unique z Diana 54 AirKing SL Beech .177/.22 10.1 44 - £605.24
sliding action as the Model 54, and z Diana 56 TH SL Beech TH .177/.22 11.1 44 - £706.23
the ergonomic thumbhole stock z Blaser AR8 BB Synthetic .177 7.2 48 - £340.29
features an ambidextrous cheek- z Blaser AR8 Pro Comp BB Synthetic .22 7.2 48 - £306.09
piece and adjustable rubber pad. z Eleven BB Synthetic .177 4.62 36.8 - £111.15
Lovers of replica guns will z Mauser AM03 BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.9 46.5 - £323.19
appreciate the Mauser K98, based z Mauser K98 BB Beech .177/.22 9.5 44 - £458.28
on the famous K98 German service z Panther 31T06 BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.5 46 - £268.47
rifle, whilst the 340 N-Tec series z 31T06 Prof Compact BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.3 42 - £157
offers a selection of gas-ram z Panther 350 Magnum BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.5 46 - £347.13
powered models; so plenty for the z Diana 350 Magnum – FAC rated break barrel springers in a number of variants
serious enthusiast to mull over here z Diana 460 MagnuM – FAC rated UL has high Monte Carlo stock, match type
Contact: Edgar Brothers trigger and ‘special U/L system to make cocking the powerful beast much easier...

GAMO
Gamo are a huge Spanish operation
and have an exciting array of models
to suit all ages. New upgrades
such as the Varmint Stalker Classic
Maxxim now include the full-length
Maxxim silencer configuration, which
will certainly suit most hunters’
requirements. Gamo have also
introduced models with their own
version of a gas ram system fitted,
rather than the more usual spring/
piston power plant. These include
the Whisper IGT and Camo Rocket
IGT (Inert Gas echnology) Maxxim.
All the Maxxim badged
rifles come complete with a 4
x 32 scope and mounts, so it’s
a package deal effectively.
Gamo have a huge range of
break barrel synthetic stocked
rifles including; the Delta Fox GT
Whisper (skeleton stocked junior
rifle), the full power Hunter 440, MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
and many more. For the young z Delta Fox GTWhisper BB Synthetic .177 4.6 37 5 £90
shot, just starting out, the Junior z Hornet BB Synthetic .177/.22 - - 11.5 £100
Hunter has to be one of the nicest z Whisper X *inc 4x32 scope BB - .177/.22 - - 11.5 £150
scaled down spring guns available, z Whisper IGT * BB - .177/.22 - - 11.5 £180
designed specifically for this all- z Varmint Stalker DX Maxxim* BB Synthetic .177/ .22 5.75 45 11.5 £190
important sector of the market. z Var. Stalk.Barricade Maxxim* - - - £190
Super lightweight, and easy to cock, z Var. Stalk.Classic Maxxim* BB Beech .177/ .22 - - 11.5 £210
yet with decent accuracy, makes z Var. Stalk.Classic IGT* BB Beech .177/ .22 - - 11.5 £220
it a great starter/ trainer gun, and z Shadow DX* BB Synthetic .22 6.25 43.25 11 £140
just the job for smaller shooters z Camo Rocket IGT Maxxim* BB - .22 - - 11.5 £200
who can’t handle full sized kit. z Hunter 440* BB - .22 - - 11.5 £180
Fancy a repeating, multi- z Junior Hunter BB Beech .177 - - - £100
shot system in a break barrel z G-Force Tactical BB Synthetic .177 £100
spring rifle, then the innovative z Whisper Sting with scope BB Synthetic .177 £150
Maxxim Elite is the one. Fast fire z Bear Grylls Young Explorer BB Beech (Orange) .177 £110
action awaits, and with a scope, z Bear Grylls Scout Adventure BB .177 £130
mounts and bag all included, z Bear Grylls Adventure Survival BB - .177 £149
it’s a good package deal too. z Maxxim Elite * BB Beech/Tactical .177/.22 - - 11.5 £279
Contact: BSA * Denotes 4x32 scope included
www.bsaguns.co.uk
KRAL
Range Right offers various believe and does its job admirably also features Tru-Glo fibre optic open a break barrel cocking format.
models from the Turkish made well. The underlever action is sights, grooves for scope fitting, and This one has a plethora of stock
Kral brand. The Demon is a lot available with either a synthetic stock, a rotary breech loading mechanism. options, including Walnut, or
more impressive than its pocket available in black or camo, or for the The ‘Devil’ model is practically synthetics in a variety of styles:
friendly price tag would have you traditionalist, in Turkish Walnut. It the same rifle as the Demon but in Carbon Fibre effect, Duck Blind
Camo, Synthetic, or Muddy Girl.
Finally, comes the Kral
MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE Champion, and this features
z Kral Demon UL Synthetics .177/.22 7.6 45.75 11.5 £155 a beefed-up action complete
z Kral Demon UL Turkish Walnut .177/.22 7.6 45.75 11.5 £189 with a chunky integral factory
z Kral Champion BB Syn. T-hole .22 6.2 46 11.5 £178 moderator/open sight assembly,
z Kral Devil BB Synth/wood .177/.22 6.4 43 11.5 £155/£189 and a stylish thumbhole
*Devil stock options: synthetic stock. An upgraded
Walnut - £155 (package w/scope, bag & pellets £189) version of the Champion is also
Camo / Duck blind - £155 (package w/scope, bag & pellets £189) available, with no moderator,
Synthetic - £120 (package w/scope, bag & pellets £155) but an adjustable cheekpiece.
Carbon fibre - £145 (package w/scope, bag & pellets £178) Three-year warranties
Muddy Girl - £135 (package w/scope, bag & pellets £170) are also worth noting.
Contact: Range Right
The Kral Champion has a stylish thumbhole stock

HATSAN AND CZ
Edgar Brothers now offer a more MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
comprehensive range of spring and z 1000S Striker Vortex BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £270
gas-ram powered air rifles from the z 1000S Striker Edge Sniper BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £177
Hatsan factory in Turkey, and many are z 1000S Striker Junior BB Synthetic .177/.22 5.3 38 - £207
very reasonably priced, being suitable z 1000S Striker BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £222
for junior use, adult target shooting, z 1000S Strik Edge MOBU BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £297
and hunting. The Hatsan 85X-TH is z 1000S Striker Edge BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £225
a good example and is ideal for the z 1000S Striker Junior MOBU BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.4 43 - £282
hunter. It comes in a black synthetic z 1000S Striker Edge Moonsh BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 43 - £297
thumb-hole stock while the barrel z 1000S Strik Edge Mud Girl BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.4 43 - £297
is fitted with a sound moderator. z 1000S Strik Edge Vortex GR BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.4 43 - £270
Other rifles in the Hatsan range z 1000X Striker BB Wood .177/.22 6.4 43 - £267
include the Striker 1000S derivatives, z Hatsan 900X Breaker BB - .177/.22 6.6 44 - £225
and these offer a handy, lightweight z Hatsan 55S-TG BB - .177 7.5 45 - £285
break barrel action, in a variety of z Hatsan 55S-TG Vortex GR BB - .177 7.5 45 - £195.65
z Hatsan 60S-TG BB Wood .22 7.5 45 - £285
specifications. The Hatsan Striker
z Hatsan 60S-TG SC BB Wood .22 7.5 45 - £297
Junior, for the younger shooter
z Hatsan 85X-TH (with mod) BB Synthetic .22 7.2 44 - £254.79
wanting to get into airguns, comes
z Hatsan 85X-TH Vortex GR BB Synthetic .22 7.2 44 - £282.15
with a de-rated power plant, and
z Hatsan 105X Torpedo BB - .22 7.5 45 - £247.95
lighter configuration all round,
z Hatsan 125 Sniper BB Synthetic .22 9 49 - £306.99
yet still has some of the styling
z Hatsan 125 Sniper MOBU BB Synthetic .22 9 49 - £352.26
of its full power stable mate.
z Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex GR BB Synthetic .22 9 49 - £340.29
The Hatsan 60S was once the
z Hatsan 125 TH S1 BB Synthetic .22 9 49 - £220.59
flagship of the springer range, but the
z Hatsan 135 QE Sniper BB Wood .22 9.6 47 - £340.29
arrival of the Hatsan Vortex Gas Piston z Hatsan 135 QE BB Wood .22 9.6 47 - £405.27
system has shaken things up somewhat. z Hatsan 135 S1 BB Wood .22 9.6 47 - £607.05
The range of models available from z Hatsan 135 Carnivore QE BB Wood .3 9.6 47 - £430.92
this most prolific manufacturer, is z Hatsan 105X Torpedo MOBU BB .22 7.5 45 - £288.99
admittedly bewildering, but a glance z Hatsan 70 BB Wood .22 7 44 - £225
at the weight column may help you z Hatsan 150 Torpedo S1 BB Synthetic .22 9.4 47 - £333.45
narrow the search. The Dominator 200 z Hatsan 150 Torpedo SNIPER S1 BB Synthetic .22 9.2 48 - £379.62
models are on the heavier side, and z Hatsan 150 Torpedo TH S1 BB Synthetic .22 10 46 - £335.16
are strictly adult fayre, but their bold z Hatsan 155 BB Synthetic .22 11 47.6 - £415.53
styling and impressive performance z 60S TG SC with mod BB Wood .22 7.5 45 - £203.49
will win many fans. Another of the later z 60S TG Vortex GR BB Wood .22 7.5 45 - £195.65
models to cause a stir is the Proxima- a z 70 MOBU BB Wood .22 7 44.5 - £297
gas-ram powered under-lever design, z 90 S1 BB Synthetic .22 7 44.6 - £225
bristling with features, and fitted with z 95 BB Synthetic .22 8.4 44 - £203.49
a multi-shot magazine system. Highly z 95 Vortex GR BB Synthetic .22 8.4 44 - £230.85
unusual, but a measure of Hatsan’s z Dominator 200S BB Synthetic .22 9.9 45.5 - £425.79
determination to cover all bases. z Dominator 200W BB Wood .22 9.9 45.5 - £509.58
Contact: Edgar Brothers z Dominator 200S Carbine BB Synthetic .22 9.7 43 - £425.79
www.edgarbrothers.com z Dominator 200W Carbine BB Wood .22 9.7 43 - £509.58
*MOBU denotes a stock with Mossy z Proxima Multishot UL Wood .177/.22 9.3 45.5 - £408
Oak Break Up design pattern
The Hatsan 85XTH – one of the new synthetic stocked

generation of rifles; in this case a thumbhole model

NORICA
Norica are a Spanish company
that has stood the test of time, and
with Sportsmarketing now the UK
Norica’s Dream Hunter underlever air rifle
distributor, this brand’s popularity employs a great looking synthetic stock
should be assured. All the models
currently coming to the UK are
conventional break barrel designs,
and with many offering sleek
ambidextrous synthetic stocks, there’s of a conventional mainspring. This designed 2-stage adjustable trigger, offers again the gas-ram coupled
certainly a modern feel to the range. model has an eye-catching profile whilst the popular Marvic model with a silencer system. And,
One of the most recent additions too, with a full-length barrel shroud also gets an upgrade. Latest models finally, the Dead Eye models,
to the Norica range is the Norica and moderator fitted as standard. include the Verteks GRS, which is a that offer a tactical synthetic
Dragon GRS Evo Max, and this The Black Eagle comes with gas ram version of the Thor model, stock, with adjustable cheek.
comes fitted with the company’s hi-viz Tru-Glo’ type open sights, aimed at junior shooters, where Contact:
gas-ram system (GRS), where a an integral silencer, dovetails for lower power is on offer, but also less Sportsmarketing
gas ram or strut is fitted instead scope mounting and Norica’s latest cocking effort. The Phantom GRS www.sportsmk.co.uk

z Dream Hunter BB Synthetic .177/.22 7 45.6 12 £230
z Norica Dragon GRS Evo Max BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 46 12 £199
z Norica Black Eagle BB Hardwood .22 6.8 46.8 12 £230
z Spider GRS BB Synthetic/Camo .177/.22 6.6 45.6 12 £230
z Thor GRS BB Synthetic .177/.22 5.9 41 8.8 £150
z Thor GRS Supreme BB Hardwood .177/.22 5.6 41 8.8 £150
z Marvic 2.0 Luxe BB Hardwood .177/.22 6.8 47 12 £260
z Dead Eye GRS BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 46 12 £260
z Dead Eye Camo GRS BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 46 12 £280
z Verteks GRS BB Synthetic .177/.22 6 41 12 £220
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z 56 BB Hardwood .177/.22 5 37 6 £150
z Shooter BB Hardwood .177/.22 5.7 40 7 £150
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SPORTSMARKETING
MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE (SMK)
z SMK B2 Junior BB Wood .177/.22 5.5 29 9-10 £59.95
This company has a massive
z SMK B2 BB Wood .177/.22 6.2 43 9-10 £59.95
range of value for money spring
z SMK B2 Synthetic BB Synth .177/.22 5.5 43 9-10 £74.95
powered air rifles, some of which
z SMK B2 Camo BB Camo .177/.22 6.0 43 9-10 £74.95
are powerful enough for hunting.
z SMK B2 Deluxe BB Wood .177/.22 5.5 42 9-10 £64.95
The following is just a selection of
z SMK Custom B2 BB Wood .177/.22 6.0 43 9-10 £79.95
their rifles, but they do offer a huge
z SMK Custom DB3 UL Wood .177/.22 7.2 41.5 10-11 £99.95
free full colour catalogue showing
z SMK Custom DB5 UL Wood .177/.22 6.6 40.5 10-11 £109.95
their full range of rifles, pistols,
z SMK XS12 BB Wood .177/.22 6.5 41 8 £99.95
scopes, and other accessories.
z SMK XS15 BB Wood .177 5.5 37 - £79.95
The SMK ‘Supergrade’
z SMK XS19-18 BB Wood .177/.22 6.2 42.25 11.5 £159.95
with fibre optic sights
break-barrel models, namely the
z SMK XS19 BB Wood .177/.22 6.2 42.25 11.5 £159.95
SMK XS12, XS15, XS17, XS19 and
z SMK XS19-36 (fibre optic) BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.3 42.25 11.5 £159.95
XS20, all have beech stocks,
z SMK XS20 (barrel weight) BB Beech .22 7.5 42.25 11.5 £199.95
adjustable open sights, grooves
z SMK XS20 (open sights) BB Beech .22 7.5 42.25 11.5 £199.95 for scope mounting and a T-bar
z SMK XS208 BB Beech .177/.22 7.8 45.5 11.5 £159.95 re-settable safety feature.
z SMK TH208 BB T/H .177/.22 7.7 45.5 11.5 £219.95 SMK ‘Supergrade’ under-lever
z SMK SKL208 BB Beech .177/.22 7.7 45.5 11.5 £219.95 models include the XS36-1 and
z SMK SYNXS BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.7 40 9-10 £99.95 Custom DB5. The 208 series is
z SMK SYNXSXL BB Synthetic .177/.22 5.7 44 9-10 £119.95 the latest range of break barrel
z SMK SYNDB3 UL Synthetic .177/.22 7.2 41.5 10-11 £99.95 rifles from SMK with three models
z SMK 208 SYNSG BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.8 45 11.5 £159.95 defined by their wooden stocks;
z SMK Syntarg BB T/H-Syn .177/.22 7.7 40 - £119.95 sporter, thumb-hole or skeleton.
z SMK XS36 1 UL Wood .22 8 45 11.5 £149.95
z SMK XS38 Custom UL Beech .22 8.2 45 11.5 £199.95 QUITE THE BUZZ
z Beeman Duel Calibre BB Beech/Synth 77/.22 - - 11.5 £199.95 From Beeman we have the Duel
z Beeman 2060 BB Synthetic .177/.22 6 43 11.5 £99.95 Calibre, which as the name
z Beeman RS2 Sporter BB T/hole synth .177/.22 7.8 47 11.5 £199.95 suggests has interchangeable
z Black Ops Sniper BB Synthetic .177/.22 10 40 11.5 £269.95 barrels in .177 and .22 with
z Beeman Carnivore 1084 BB Camo Synthetic .177/.22 10 47 11.5 £249.95 performance to match anything in
3-9x32 scope included this price bracket. Another stand
* 4x32 scope included with following: out rifle is the Beeman centrefire
z Beeman 2016s Dual Barrel BB Wood .177/.22 8.8 39.5 11.5 £269.95* style break-barrel ‘Carnivore 1084’
z Beeman 2015s Double Barrel BB Synthetic .177/.22 8.5 39.5 11.5 £199.95* with its camo covered synthetic
z Beeman 2015w Double Barrel BB Wood .177/.22 8.5 39.5 11.5 £199.95* stock. A mansized springer with
z Beeman 1151QT (inc moder) BB Synth .177/.22 6.5 47 11.5 £199.95* a full power legal limit punch.
z Beeman 1153QT (inc moder) BB Wood .177/.22 7.3 47 11.5 £199.95* Below is a selection from the
z Remington Express Compact BB Wood .177/.22 7.6 39 11.5 £159.95* huge SMK roster but it seems that
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE every month this company have
something new of interest to the

airgunner. The spring piston break-

barrel Remington Express models MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
have proved very popular, and with z Rem.Express/ Exp Synthe. BB Wood .177/.22 8.3 39 11.5 £159.95*
a scope included in the package, z Rem.Express XP/XP Tac BB Wood .177/.22 8.8 47.5 11.5 £199.95*
they represent good value. With a z Remington Tyrant BB Synthetic .177/.22 7.3 41.75 11.5 £159.95*
selection of gas-ram models such z Remington Tyrant XGP BB Synthetic .177/.22 6 42.5 11.5 £159.95*
as the Remington Thunderjet, SMK z Remington Tyrant BB T/HOLE Synthetic .177/.22 7.3 41.75 11.5 £159.95*
seem to have all bases covered. TACTICAL
New for 2018 is the Milbro range z VictoryLB600 (inc moder) BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.2 43 11.5 £149.95*
of airguns, and here, such models Gas Ram Models:-
as the Huntmaster, with moderator z Remington ThunderJet BB Synthetic .177/.22 9.5 47.75 11.5 £249.95
and bipod supplied, and the z Remington ThunderCeptor BB Synthetic .177/.22 10.3 48 11.5 £269.95
Tracker, with a very smart wood z SMK XS19GR BB Wood .22 6.8 42.25 11.5 £179.95
stock, again have plenty to offer. z SMK SYNXS19GR BB Synthetic .22 6.8 42.25 11.5 £179.95
Contact: Sportsmarketing z Beeman 1052 GP BB Synthetic .177/.22 8.8 39.5 11.5 £239.95
www.sportsmk.co.uk inc scope & moderator
MILBRO
z ACCQR8 BB Synthetic .177/.22 6.6 39.3 9-10 £79.95
z Explorer BB Synthetic .177/.22 8 52 10-11 £109.95
z Explorer Camo BB Synthetic .177/.22 8 52 10-11 £119.95
z Sportsman BB Synthetic .177/.22 8.3 47 10-11 £139.95
z Sportsman BB Wood .177/.22 8.3 47 10-11 £139.95
z Huntmaster BB Camo Synthetic .177/.22 8.8 51 10-11 £199.95
z Tracker BB Wood .177/.22 8.1 46 10-11 £149.95
z Tracker Hunter (inc moderator) BB Wood .177/.22 8.1 46 10-11 £149.95
z Targetmaster (inc moderator) BB Synthetic .177/.22 8.1 46 10-11 £199.95
STOEGER AIRGUNS
This modern looking brand offers The X20 S2 is a smart spring onboard, is the Dual-Stage Noise branded scope is supplied as
an interesting collection of rifles, powered rifle, with a distinctive Reduction System which combines part of the package deal. A later
with both spring and gas-ram wood or synthetic stock available, the functions of an internal air- addition to the range is the F40
designs available. The S2 variants but the latest addition to the line- regulator, ring and baffles which which is a smart full powered
in the listing all come as complete up has been the X20 S2 ATAC, work in tandem to reduce noise. under-lever model, offering a
combinations, offering a sound which is a feature packed military The full tactical spec synthetic fixed barrel configuration.
moderator, 3-9x40 scope and mounts, style model, fitted with a gas-ram stock certainly looks the part, Contact: GMK
which for many adds further appeal. power plant as standard. Also and again, a 3-9 x 40 Stoeger www.gmk.co.uk

z Stoeger X20 S2 ATAC combo BB gas-ram Synthetic .177.22 - - 12 £260
z Stoeger X20 S2 combo BB Wood/Synth .177/.22 - - 12 £245/£230
z Stoeger X20 BB Wood/synth .177/.22 7.5 42.5 12 £160/£145
The Stoeger A30
break barrel rifle z Stoeger A30 S2 BB Synthetic .177/.22 - - 12 £235
looks great with its z F40 UL Wood .177/.22 - - 12 £255
chunky cocking aid/ z X3 TAC - Synthetic .177 - - - £100
foresight unit

The Walther LGU Varmint is Gun Mart

Editor’s favourite spring piston air rifle
UMAREX
Umarex are a big German brand
and manufacture a large selection
of airguns across the board. The
Browning M-Blade is a perfectly scaled
down junior spring rifle, offering low
power in an easy to use configuration.
The Walther range of spring powered
rifles have built up a fine reputation
for top-class build and finish, and slick
design. Top of the tree was the LGV,
which was built to be one of the most
sophisticated sporting break barrel The LGU has a
airguns available. The idea was to safety ratchet fitted
incorporate all the recoil dampening,
noise inhibiting features that had
been learned over several decades
of specialized tuning, and the result MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
is undoubtedly impressive. The LGU z Browning M-Blade BB Synthetic .177 - 990 6 £115
builds on this theme, offering all the z Browning X-Blade II BB Synthetic .177/.22 5.5 1100 12 £165
same clever internals, but in a fixed z Browning X-Blade Hunter BB Wood .177/.22 6.6 110 12 £190
barrel, under lever configuration. z Ruger Air Scout BB Synthetic .177 7.5 1150 12 £160
Other models, such as the z Ruger Air Scout Rancher BB Wood .177 7.5 1150 12 £230
Terrus offer full power and great z Ruger Air Scout Magnum BB Synthetic .177 8.8 1294 23 £267
performance, in a lightweight z UX Patrol BB Synthetic .177 6.2 1035 6 £131
chassis, so there’s plenty of choice. z Perfecta Model 32 BB Wood .177 5.7 1095 6 £58
Elsewhere, the upmarket z Perfecta Model 45 BB Wood .177 5.7 1010 6 £106
Walther LGV is truly an airgun for the z Walther LGU Master Pro UL Beech .177/.22 9.7 1064 12 £495
connoisseur. Claimed to be the ultimate z Walther LGU Varmint UL Syn. Thole .177/.22 9.59 1060 12 £450
break-barrel spring rifle with its z Walther Century Varmint BB Synth .177/.22 7.7 1100 12 £310
advanced ultra-precise engineering z Walther LGV Master Pro BB Beech .177/.22 9.8 1095 12 £490
and ‘Super Silent Technology’, z Walther Terrus BB Beech/synth .177/.22 7 1144 12 £286
this high grade sporter is packed z Walther Classus WS BB Beech .177/.22 6.87 1070 12 £330
with recoil dampening features; all z Walther Lever Action Classic UL Wood .177 6.17 996 6 £330
designed to maximise performance. z Walther Lev.act. Wells Fargo UL Wood .177 6.17 996 6 £350
A super rigid barrel lock system z Walther Lev. Act. Steel Finish UL Wood .177 6.17 996 6 £367
is also part of the design, so z Hammerli Firefox 500 BB Synthetic .177 6.28 1129 6 £115
ultimate accuracy is assured. z Hammerli Black Force 880 BB Synthetic .177/.22 8.24 1165 12 £145
Other models from Walther, z Hammerli Hunter BB Wood .177 6.28 1129 6 £150
include the sleek lightweight break- Force 600 inc Scope
barrel Terrus, and a ‘top of the range’ z Hammerli Hunter BB Wood .177 7.45 1098 12 £186
underlever rifle – the LGU, featuring Force 750 inc Scope
most of the recoil dampening z Hammerli Hunter UL Wood .177 8.95 1150 12 £225
devices from the LGV project. Force 900 inc Scope
Contact: John Rothery z Perfecta RS26 BB Synthetic .177 7.05 1112 6 £55
Wholesale z Colt M4 BB Synthetic .177 5.19 990 12 £210
www.bisley-uk.com

WEBLEY
This famous old brand has option. Either way, you get a full ambidextrous sporter design All models are available in
seen some upgrades of late, power spring/piston break barrel stocks. They feature 2-stage, .177, .22 in both legal limit and
and the introduction of the action, with a host of features. non-adjustable triggers with a FAC versions, and given the
Quantum models sees a full- Webley also have a bargain manual re-settable safety catch. plethora of options available with
length barrel shroud/silencer priced break barrel springer – the An interesting alternative is Webley rifles, it is advisable to
configuration added to some VMX - available in three stock available with the full powered VMX check out the Highland Outdoors
established favourites. The versions; Black Polymer, Green D-Ram (with black synthetic stock), website for more information.
Stingray is a neat design and Polymer & Mossy Oak Camo. which utilises the latest gas-ram Contact: Highland
can either come with a walnut All have open sights and are technology as a power plant, and Outdoors
stock or the thumbhole synthetic grooved for scope mounting in this is a slick rifle for the money. www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk

z Spector BB Polymer .177/.22 6.8 - - £132
z Spector Quantum BB Polymer .177/.22 - - - £187 (inc silenc)
z Stingray Quantum BB Walnut .177/.22 6.9 - 12 £326
Webley VMX in a z Stingray Hunter Quan BB Beech .177./.22 7 - 12 £255
camo stock – it comes
with open sights so
z VMX BB Polymer Black .177/./.22 6.3 45 12 £123.49
can be used straight z VMX BB Polymer Green .177/.22 6.3 45 12 £123.49
out of the box z VMX BB Polymer Camo .177/.22 6.3 45 12 £157.99
z VMX Quantum BB Polymer Black .177/.22 7 - 12 £171 (inc silenc)
z VMX Quantum BB Polymer Green .177/.22 7 - 12 £171 (inc silenc)
z VMX Quantum BB Polymer Camo .177/.22 7 - 12 £218 (inc silenc)
z VMX D-Ram BB Polymer Black .177/.22 .20 6.5 - 12 £157 (inc silenc)
WEIHRAUCH
No spring powered airgun listing
would be complete without the
famous Weihrauch brand. This
German manufacturer offers one
of the largest ranges of air rifles; The HW97KT is Weihrauch’s
all recognised for their rugged latest super gun
reliability, and high standard of finish.
Configurations and dimensions
vary, so all are catered for. Some of plants originally designed by Theoben, .25 calibre, to special order, as are and a blue laminate version of the
Weihrauch’s older rifles have taken and this model, the HW80K and left-hand stocks at an extra charge, HW97KT, have proved popular,
on an almost legendary status, like HW95K, all come with a Weihrauch so the options are extensive to so an extensive range indeed.
the HW35, HW77K and HW80K. silencer included in the price. say the least! Later additions such Contact: Hull Cartridge
The under-lever HW97K is basically The HW80K, HW77K and as the attractive green laminate Company
a revamped version of the ground HW97K are also available in .20 or stocked version of the HW77K, www.hullcartridge.co.uk
breaking ’77, and the options with
this model alone, are impressive.
There’s the HW97KT, a thumbhole MODEL TYPE STOCK CALIBRE WGT LGTH PWR PRICE
stocked HW97 carbine, now available z HW30SF BB Beech .177/.22 8 - - £190
in wood stock or synthetic with blued (synthetic stock available)
action, or the HW97STL- synthetic z HW30S kit BB Beech .177/.22 8 - - £210
stock with stainless steel action. inc scope & muzle brake
For a semi-target spec, there’s z HW35K BB Beech .177/.22 8.1 41.25 12 £348
the HW98, offering a high-quality z HW77K UL Beech .177/.22/.20/.25 8.8 40.5 12 £395
break barrel (bull barrel) action, z HW77K Green Laminated Stock Version £431
and adjustable stock. For a lighter- z HW80K with silencer BB Beech .177/.22/.20 8.7 41.25 12 £395
weight hunting option, there’s z HW90K with silencer BB Beech .177/.22/.20 - - 12 £460
the ever popular HW95K break z HW95K BB Beech .177/.22 7.2 43 12 £300
barrel, and the HW95KS 310, z HW95K ‘310’ with silenr BB Beech .177/.22/.20 7.2 - 12 £340
denotes a specially shortened z HW97K UL Beech .177/.22/.20/.25 9.3 42.3 12 £400
barrel (310mm), screw cut for z HW97KT Thumbhole wood stocked model £480
a silencer. Also included in the z HW97KT Synthetic stock with Blued Action £390
product line-up is the under-lever z HW97KT STL Synthetic stock with matt Steel action/barrel £420
action HW57 – another fixed barrel z HW97KT Blue Laminated stock version £445
design; incorporating a more basic z HW98 BB Beech .177/.22 8.25 43 12 £425
pop-up breech loading system. z HW99S BB Beech .177/.22 6.7 40.5 12 £205
The HW90K is a break barrel z HW57 UL Beech .177/.22 6.25 40.25 12 £275
model fitted with gas-ram power

WG18/18/50A/a
AIRGUNS | Gamo Varmint Hunter Classic
Modern
Classic
Mark Camoccio trials a classic break barrel springer, the Gamo Varmint Hunter Classic…
Just lately, the full-power, along the shroud, are actually dummy soon reveals the long piston stroke, The 'Bull Whisper' shroud
spring-piston break barrel holes, with no air release. That said, but with that significant plastic-clad as Gamo call it, features baffles
market has got rather air suppression on a spring powered barrel assembly for leverage, no around the muzzle, but action noise
crowded, and there's now airgun is nowhere near as effective undue effort is necessary. The breech renders it fairly irrelevant to be
quite a list of contenders and dramatic (or necessary) as with is quite a flush fit, with no countersunk honest. As an aid to cocking the
in the running, for between a PCP, and in the case of the Varmint lead-in, so pushing home pellets flush action of course, it works well.
£150-£250. This is Gamo's bread Hunter Classic, there is at least a small with the lip of the barrel is important, The internals of this rifle are
and butter, and their range includes expansion chamber near the muzzle. to avoid damage on closure. typical Gamo however, and that means
a plethora of options in this price Largely cosmetic then, but with Now to that all-important just a little harsh in my book. It's a
sector. On test, here is the latest a super-efficient breech lock-up in feel. Pick this gun up, and the shame, as the company really does
version of the Varmint Hunter Classic, place, and a sturdy feel overall, this combination of fine balance, and have some nice handling models out
fitted with a highly attractive beech area is still a big plus point for the that sleek timber really pays off. there at the moment, that could be
stock, full length barrel shroud, Gamo. Fitting the 3-9x40 scope and The fore-end tip is perfectly tapered so much nicer to shoot, with more
two stage trigger, and a 3-9x40 mounts supplied is a simple affair, and and nicely rounded in the leading attention paid to some simple recoil
scope and mounts, all included in with the 'belts and braces' approach hand, whilst that chequered grip dampening measures around the
the asking price of around £200. from Gamo, any prospective owner and well-shaped trigger blade, all power-plant. Setting the power levels
Reasonable value on paper of this model is assured peace of seem to fall into place naturally. that bit lower would help too, since we
then, so let's run through that mind. There's a pre-drilled hole in the
specification in more detail. rail to receive an arrestor stud, and RANGE REPORT
a stud itself, fixed to the rear of the When I first started shooting this
TRADITIONAL MEETS… tracks, so scope creep shouldn't be particular rifle, the action was
Looks wise, this model is a real case an issue. With the scope all set up 'dieseling' quite violently, and for
of traditional meets modern; given that and ready to go, and a selection of those unfamiliar with the term,
very pleasant, if rather staid beech suitable ammo, I was all ready and this refers to when the internal oils
woodwork, mated with the jazzy barrel eager to see what this rifle could do. used for lubrication, actually ignite
arrangement- but in terms of looks, I inside the compression chamber. don't need to be pushing the limit all
reckon it works. An attractive shade SMOOTH OPERATOR Each shot is then accompanied by the time, and whilst simplistic, less
of lacquer is utilised, and being quite Cocking the action is a civilised affair, a real crack, and it can be a little power usually means less recoil.
light, it means that plenty of natural since the barrel breaks open with disconcerting. Breaking the barrel Over my 30 yard test range,
grain pattern can show through. no effort whatsoever, and the stroke open for the next shot often releases this rifle felt incredibly quick, and
As for the barrel, a thin rifled tube itself is fairly smooth, save for some a plume of smoke that has that tell- once those pyrotechnics had died
is actually bonded inside a synthetic 'graunch' from the spring. Like many tail smell, and if it carries on for an down at the outset, the action was
breech block and shroud assembly, designs though, it pays to complete the extensive period, it can damage the allowed to shine. 3/4inch groups
and the overall feel is quite slick. operation in one deliberate movement. internals. It's a common problem in c-t-c is very creditable, and I achieved
What appears to be small air diffusers Bringing the barrel down and back budget springers, but it affects any this from the Daystate ammo and
model when excess oil is present BSA's new Red Star dome heads.
Over my 30 yard test range, inside the main chamber. In the
case of this Varmint Hunter, about
Admittedly I had to work through
the small amount of creep in the
this rifle felt incredibly quick 10-15 shots later, saw the excess
lubricant pretty well burn off; and
trigger, but the final release was
acceptable, and about par for the
with the action rather more settled, course on this grade of gun.
my testing proper could continue.
Using Daystate Rangemaster CONCLUSION
Li pellets, a ten shot string returned In short, I enjoyed shooting this
a total spread of 26fps, and power rifle, despite an overly lively action
right up to the limit. A little too all round. The sheer handling and
near for comfort, but again, once that silky cocking stroke, are big
any spring powered action has plus points, that will win many fans.
had more time to settle after a If Gamo could just tweak that firing
bedding in period, (certainly when cycle, this model would have so much
An attractive beech sporter stock dieseling) I would expect the velocity more going for it. As it stands, it's still
always helps, a rubber pad is fitted
to fall slightly, and consistency a smart performer, either as a starter
to improve into the bargain. pack, or a full power hunting tool. wg

Gamo Varmint Hunter Classic | AIRGUNS
z MODEL: Varmint Hunter Classic
z MANUFACTURER: Gamo Industries
z COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
z TYPE: Break barrel spring/piston
z CALIBRE: .177 on test, .22 available
z WEIGHT: 5.88lbs
z OVERALL LENGTH: 44.5inches
z BARREL LENGTH: 17.5inches
z STOCK: Beech sporter
z TRIGGER: 2-stage adjustable
z VELOCITY: using Daystate Rangemaster Li pellets:
High 826fps
Low 800
Ave 825
Spread 26fps over
10 shot string after dieseling had died down
z ENERGY: 11.9 ft/lbs average on test
z PRICE: £200 including 3-9x40 scope and mounts
z CONTACT: BSA Guns Ltd.
The cocking stroke is fairly manageable www.bsaguns.co.uk
The Gamo Varmint Hunter Classic

comes complete with a 3-9x40 scope
A manual safety catch sits in

front of the two-stage trigger
Laser cut chequering improves the fore-end
The breech mechanism is super smooth
Note the high scope rail and arrestor stud

AIRGUNS | Milbro Syn M16 22
Tactical
Surprise
An authentic looking
M16 copy that shoots
air gun pellets, not BBs
Traditional break
barrel spring piston
design is easy to cock
for some extended
back yard plinking
green beads that line up well with

the red fore sight element. Sighting
Bruce Potts tests a pellet firing replica of the M16 assault rifle radius is short at only 11 inches.
from Milbro and really has a blast… There is also a large hand carry
handle, again like the original and
a very distinctive feature, which
you look through to use the open
Crikey, I wasn’t expecting faux magazine and removable faux modified in keeping with the M16 sights but this can be removed
that when I opened the carry handle/rear sight to mount a genre and has a raised fore sight and a scope mounted via the twin
package dropped off today! scope. It is a break barrel design and simulated muzzle brake. 11mm dovetails underneath.
Not my usual fare of hunting rifle but with a spring piston internals and is At 21.5 inches long, the barrel
my teenage son’s eyes really lit up! available in both .177 and .22 cals. does seem over length but it aids STOCK
The Milbro name is synonymous This model is made by Beeman for in easy cocking and balances This is a full sized synthetic stock,
with airgun pellets and air gun Milbro and combines a full-power the Milbro well. The external injection moulded in two halves and
paraphernalia but this spring powered air rifle with that military styling that finish is a dull, almost phosphate then glued together with one side
clone of the infamous M16 assault is really in vogue these days. All in black, very military looking. of the action area, butt stock and
rifle took me by surprise. Harking for £119.95, the Milbro SYN M16 The sights are a heavily shrouded forend grip/handguard removable
back to the days of the old Sussex offers a lot of fun for the money. split foresight with ventilated side, to access the spring powered action
Armoury Jackal Parabellum and like the original and having a large and barrel linkage as necessary.
Hi Powers that gave us teenagers BARRELLED ACTION red Day Glo bead element. There is It feels surprisingly sturdy and I
a pseudo military air gun to play This is a standard spring piston type also a Picatinny rail underneath if say that because some moulded
with, Milbro have now produced an action, with conventional break barrel you want to attach a laser or lamp. stocks are flimsy, this M16 is
accurate and very shootable M16 operation taken from the Beeman The rear sight is attached to the top pretty robust and should be able to
copy to thrill a new generation. range of air rifles. The difference of the forend via two screws and handle a bit of rough treatment.
This is a full-sized replica of is this mechanism is largely hidden has a raised ramp design, so that The rear butt section is typical
an M16, including synthetic stock underneath the stock, so that only elevation can be compensated for as M16 slab sided non-biased for hold,
and hand guard, complete with the barrel protrudes. This has been well as windage. It has two Day Glo so pretty ambidextrous in use and
Milbro Syn M16 22 | AIRGUNS
Good value for money and shoots even better with the
carry handle removed and ClearView scope fitted
has a matt black smooth finish.

This is a full-sized replica of an Cock the barrel
and the barrel
There is a nice ventilated recoil M16, including synthetic stock protrudes and
allows a pellet
pad, which is hard in truth but no
worries as it’s only a .22 air gun. and hand guard to be loaded
The pistol grip forms part of
the main action moulding and has
moulded in chequered for grip and PELLET PERFORMANCE
is slim, so will accommodate any Pellet Weight Velocity Energy Accuracy at 25 yards Accuracy at 25 yards
sized hand. The forend is 12 inches grains fps ft/lbs inch inch
long and has a tapering girth from Open Sights Scope inch
2.75 inch at the receiver end to RWS Hobby 11.8 625 10.2 1.0 0.85
2.25 inches at the front end. RWS Superpoint 14.4 567 10.3 1.25 1.0
It has two rows of raised ribs Bisley Pest Controls 17.8 514 10.5 1.5 1.25
for grip each side and it hides the H&N FTT Green .22 9.4 717 10.7 1.0 0.85
barrelled action mechanism beneath RWS Hyper Dome .22 10.8 635 9.7 1.5 1.25
it. Therefore, there is an open slot Bisley Magnum 21.1 406 7.7 1.25 1.0
to the top where the barrel raises, FTT 14.6 564 10.3 0.95 0.75
so that a pellet can be inserted Premiers 14.4 577 10.6 1.0 0.85
and beneath is the long slot for the Bisley Superfield 15.0 544 9.9 1.25 1.0
cocking arm, so as not to foul. Air Arms Hunter 15.8 557 10.9 0.95 0.75
Air Arms Field 16.0 554 10.9 1.0 0.75
ACTION, TRIGGER
AND SAFETY
The action area is moulded plastic FIELD TEST Best accuracy went to both the
to replicate the M16 action with mag I shot the Milbro SYN M16 over Air Arms pellets at 0.75 inch at
release, safety etc. but all static and a chronograph to check the 25 yards, which I though was
non-functioning, as is the magazine velocity and energy figures of a pretty good and the velocities and
that is permanently attached. This is variety of pellets with the open energy figures were close also at
fine, as you do not need any of these sights and then again with the 557fps/10.9 ft/lbs for the Hunters
on a break barrel air gun but there is scope provided, a Clearview and 554 fps/10.9ft/lbs for the Fields
a small cross pin safety at the rear of 3-9x32AOEG. Which had a really respectively. The FTTs also shot
the left action side that protrudes from nice range compensating reticle 0.75 inch groups with the scope Large Day Glo foresight and
the back of the action underneath. and illuminated in red/green also. fitted and achieved 564fps/10.3ft/ Picatinny rail for lamps etc. below
This automatically sets when the M16 (see chart above) The cocking effort lbs. Either of these pellets would be
is cocked and can be pushed left to of the M16 was easy and it was best my choice. After a bit of practice and be honest but the accuracy and
right to disengage, it is not resettable. to put the butt into the waist and hold use the spring noise settled down power levels were more than good
The trigger is a two-stage unit with the handle with the right hand and and the report is not that noisy due enough for some excellent back yard
a ribbed cross section and thin plastic then cock easily with the left hand. to a small plenum type chamber plinking or re-enacting Apocalypse
blade. There is a short first take up and You soon get used to the trigger in front of the muzzle and the lock Now. Although the scope improved
then quite a creep to the second stage and I tested for accuracy with time is nice and quick, contributing the accuracy I would personally
but it broke quite cleanly at 3.85 lbs. and without the scope fitted. to the accuracy in the tests. leave the rear sight/carry handle
on and use as intended for a fast
CONCLUSION action fun shooting session. At
This is not your typical air rifle; only £119.95 it has to be ranked as
it’s not designed for hunting let’s good value and excellent fun. wg
z MANUFACTURERS: Milbro
z MODEL: SYN M16
z ACTION: Break Barrel
z POWER DELIVERY: Spring Piston
z SIGHTS: Open sights fitted as STD,
removable handle to fit scope.
z STOCK: Synthetic replica of M16
z OVERALL LENGTH: 46.5 inches
z BARREL LENGTH: 21.5 inches
z TRIGGER: Two Stage
z SAFETY: Automatic, non–resettable
z CALIBRE: .177 or .22 (.22 on test)
z PRICE: £119.95
The Milbro SYN M16 shot surprisingly z DISTRIBUTORS: SMK. www.sportsmk.co.uk
well with a variety of pellets tested
AIRGUNS | Weihrauch HW90k
forend. The slot cut in the underside

of the forend is relatively short, thanks
to the articulated cocking piece that
engages the piston during cocking.
That’s about it for the furniture but
it’s very well machined and finished
and does exactly what it was
designed to do, without any fancy
embellishments or gimmicks.
STEEL APPEAL
That’s the woodwork sorted, so
what’s the metalwork like? Well,
Weihrauch have always been
very good at finishing their rifles
and having been to the factory in
Mellrichstadt, I know the various
processes that take place to ensure a
perfect finish; all steel parts are given
a proper mirror polish before being
immersed in a rather nasty looking
vat of blueing salts. This produces
Life’s
a hard-wearing, tough finish that
should look great almost indefinitely
if treated to a wipe over with an
oily rag now and then. The cylinder
has 6 ¾” long scope mounting
grooves machined into the rear, with
a
three holes drilled into the top of
the cylinder, so that arrestor pins
on some mounts can engage with
them to lock the mounts securely.
The usual health and safety blurb is
machined into the left of the cylinder,
Gas
just above the trigger but Weihrauch
feel that this is something that must
be done; so, I’ll simply point out that
if you don’t like it, don’t look at it…
The compression cylinder is
35mm in diameter, which is large
enough to allow this rifle to produce
decent FAC/export power levels.
The jaws at the front of the cylinder
are well machined’, allowing the
barrel to open smoothly and a bolt
Gas ram powered air rifles is fitted with a locking nut, rather
than a pin, as seen on some other
are all the rage these days, break barrel rifles. At 12¼” long,
the ½” UNF threaded barrel itself is
Graham Allen looks at one of much shorter than previous models
and all the better for it, as there is
the earliest, the Weihrauch now one of Weihrauch’s excellent
silencers screwed onto the end.
HW90, in ‘Karbine’ form… Weihrauch barrels are superb by
the way; I’ve seen the robot that
makes them and the real live human
being who straitens them by eye if
needed. These silencers are very
Ben Taylor and the late Dave rather impressed with Theoben’s woodwork later but my first thought well designed and made and work
Theobald came up with the clever internals and they entered into was that this is no lightweight rifle! really well and with no ‘twang’ from
idea of using a sealed unit an agreement with Theoben to use the It’s not dreadfully heavy of course a coil spring, the rifle is nice and
filled with nitrogen instead gas ram system in one of their own but I guess I’ve been using a lot quiet in use. The silencer does
of a spring that worked rifles, which was to become the HW90. of comparatively light PCPs lately, actually unscrew if needed and
in a similar way to a car The original patent has long since so I’ve been a little spoilt! A set of makes for a much more compact
tailgate gas strut, inside expired and gas ram rifles are made sling swivels fitted would be nice package for transportation. I can’t
an otherwise conventional by loads of companies now but I truly too. Apart from these observations, see the silencer being knocked out
break barrel air rifle. After believe that the Weihrauch is the best everything else was positive. of alignment though, even with a
making a few prototypes to test the available, as it was built with input from The stock is a nice piece of beech hefty blow (don’t try it on purpose
idea, Theoben Engineering was born the founding fathers of the technology. and starting from the rear, there’s a though!) as the threaded portion of
and their range of patented gas ram When the HW90K (K for brown rubber buttpad that has a black the barrel is ¾’’ long! The barrel is
rifles were an overnight success ‘Karbine’) arrived, it was pretty much spacer fitted between it and the timber. held firmly in position by a strong,
and a huge hit with shooters all as I’d remembered but the stock is Moving forward, there is a subtle spring-loaded plunger and a gentle
over the world. The management much nicer than the original but the cheekpiece on the left of the butt, a nudge is required to ‘break’ the
at Weihrauch in Germany were also differences are subtle. I’ll come to the chequered pistol grip and a rounded barrel from its locked position. The
Weihrauch HW90k | AIRGUNS
cocking stroke is very smooth, as

there’s no potentially rough spring The HW90K gas ram rifle
inside and the gas ram really shows
itself to be a worthy inclusion.
Once the barrel is fully open,
the sear of the trigger mechanism
is engaged, whereby a pellet can be
loaded directly into the bore;
always keep hold of the barrel/
silencer when doing this. The
trigger unit isn’t the world
famous ‘Rekord’ model, fitted to the
majority of the company’s rifles but
the ‘Elite’ unit is still a quality item.
The safety is a push through type
in front of the gold anodised trigger
and pops out to the right when the
action is cocked. To fire, the button
is pressed to the left but if the
shot isn’t taken, the safety can be
re-set by pushing the small serrated
catch at the front of the guard.
RANGE SESSION
As the HW90K lacks any form of open
sights, a scope is obviously needed
and I fitted a nice optic from Shilba.
The scope in question is the Varmint
RGB 4-16X40 and has a 1” tube,
adjustable objective lens, ¼ MOA
turret adjusters and an illuminated
Mil dot reticle. I used a one-piece
Sportsmatch Dampa Mount to affix
the sight and the scope stayed Pellets are loaded directly into the bore
Close-up of the chequered grip and trigger unit
firmly in place during testing. The
image was clear and bright and was
a perfect companion to the rifle.
As far as pellets went, I just used The Weihrauch HW90K is an accurate, quality break
the supplied Weihrauch FT-Exacts and
at 8.44 grains, I was rewarded with barrel air rifle with an interesting operating system
excellent accuracy and consistency,
so didn’t actually use anything
else. From experience, I know that The HW90K makes and The ½” UNF threaded muzzle
Weihrauch’s barrels work with a excellent vermin tool
wide range of ammo, so I could have
chosen pretty much anything. Ragged
clusters at 35 yards were the norm
(once I’d got used to the rifle’s firing
cycle – PCP make you lazy!) so, this
rifle will do just about anything asked
of it, from informal target shooting,
vermin control and HFT competitions.
The firing cycle is very quick and with
no spring inside to resonate, there’s The Shilba Varmint RGB 4-16X40 was a perfect companion
no twang from inside the compression
cylinder and a very subdued report is
the result. I really liked the trigger and
the ability to re-set it without having to
re-cock the action is a handy bonus.
CONCLUSION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

The Weihrauch HW90K is an z NAME: Weihrauch HW90K
accurate, quality break barrel air rifle, z TYPE: Break barrel
with an interesting operating system z POWER SOURCE: Gas ram
inside but it functions in exactly the z LENGTH: 45”
same way as a conventional spring z BARREL: 12¼”
piston model. The firing cycle is z WEIGHT: 8.8Lbs
quick without being too snappy and z TRIGGER: Two-stage
the quality trigger unit ensures a z STOCK: Beech sporter
predictable let-off. Yes, it is a little z SIGHTS: Scope groove
heavy but this robust, superbly z PRICE: £460
engineered rifle will last a lifetime z CONTACT: Hull Cartridge Company Ltd.
and don’t forget, there’s no spring www.hullcartridge.co.uk
to weaken and wear out! wg
AIRGUNS | Webley Spector-S
Conversation
PIECE
Mark Camoccio gets all military with Webley’s latest tactical-style air rifle…
The break-barrel configuration means

direct loading, note the rear sight detail
Trends come and go in most DETAIL

walks of life, and where Webley incorporate fibre optic open
airguns are concerned, sights with the Spector, and the
the black ‘Tactical’ look neat little rear sight is not only ultra-
is currently all the rage. compact, but also fully adjustable.
In fact, there's no doubt that With many Spectors seeing service
we're undergoing a resurgence in as starter rifles, good open sights
military-style airguns that shows are always welcome as a training
That safety catch is a throwback to the Webley Omega;
little sign of abating. On test here is Detail of the drop-down pistol grip and trigger blade note the scope arrestor plate aid to good shooting. Decide to fit
a relatively new rifle from Webley- a scope though, and this route is
the Spector, and it certainly forms sports the moulded option that have done a fair job in striking a also well covered, with the standard
something of a conversation piece, comes bonded over the barrel. balance between theatricals and inclusion of an arrestor plate at
with its overtly militaristic profile. Looks-wise, there is more than practicality. The drop down grip looks the rear of the dovetail rails. This
a passing resemblance to the Jackal the part, and the super soft rubber neat little device will prevent any
CHOICES, CHOICES Firepower model from the early butt pad really bucks the trend; but movement of the scope under
The Spector is available in either '80s, but for that, read distinctive in a good way! The use of synthetics recoil, and just knowing it's there
.177 or .22, with a moulded styling and practical handling. OK; helps to keep weight down of course, brings piece of mind. Chemical
silencer (S in the name) or with a admittedly the dummy magazine and here, that ultra skeletonised blueing covers the main cylinder,
barrel cocking aid/foresight, or it in the moulding is all for show, but rear section and the hollow grip and whilst this is a little lack-lustre,
can even be supplied with a full accepting that there is a growing fan area, combine well, to keep overall when compared to some rivals,
length, reflex ‘silencer’. My version base for this style of rifle, Webley heft to a highly manageable 7lbs. finish overall is very acceptable.
Webley Spector-S | AIRGUNS
SLICK OPERATOR pass without highlight. It serves

So, just how does the Spector shape little purpose other than visuals;
up? Well, cocking the action was being too thin as a support, and a
extremely easy, probably helped source of irritation when trying to
by that oversized synthetic integral shoot from the 'over-arm' position.
silencer acting as a leverage
multiplier. Trigger-wise, there’s a ON THE RANGE
pleasantly curved blade, minimal Over 25 yards, my results with the
creep, and a light release that give Spector proved very consistent, with
the Spector a good start in life. average groups around 1.2” centre-to
The automatic safety catch can be centre, with RWS Superfield pellets in
reset, although for the record, it .22 calibre proving a steady diet, and
isn't possible to de-cock this model, whilst this won’t win any awards, it’s
due to an anti-bear trap mechanism perfectly up to scratch for this price
being incorporated into the design. bracket. Throw in a quality barrel
Get past the distinctive looks, lock-up with tension adjuster, and a
Heavy military overtones but the
and shoulder the Spector, and it's super soft rubber butt pad, and its Webley Spector isn't just about looks
difficult not to warm to it and for difficult not to warm to this model.
that reason, it should win many fans. In short then, the Spector-S
The drop down pistol grip gives full proved an eye-opener, and a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
control, couple that with the smooth worthy addition to their world
z NAME Webley Spector-S
trigger mechanism, and super easy famous stable. OK; the looks won’t
z TYPE: Break-barrel sporter
cocking stroke, and we have all the find unanimous favour, but if you
z CALIBRE: .22 on test (.177 avail)
makings of a slick little sporter! appreciate the military-style, then
z WEIGHT: 7lbs
If I have to nit-pick, I can’t let this model is ideal, both as a starter
z LENGTH: 43.25”
the fact that the dummy magazine rifle, budget close-range hunter, or
z BARREL: 13.5”
slightly interferes with the handling general purpose work horse. wg
z STOCK: Synthetic
z POWER SOURCE: spring
The silencer is moulded as one with the barrel shroud
and is designed to double as a cocking aid z TRIGGER: Two-stage
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AIRGUNS | Crosman SNR .357
FULL METAL
JACKET
Pete Wadeson tests the Crosman SNR .357 CO2 pistol, and reckons this replica revolver
with ‘dual ammo’ firing capability is not only authentic in looks but functionality…
The Crosman SNR .357 The Crosman SNR .357 is a

revolver, both in looks and pistol that attracts attention
operation, is very similar
to the iconic .357 Calibre
Smith & Wesson Handgun.
The use of the prefix ‘SNR’ indicates
that it’s a style known as a ‘Snub
nose Revolver’, due to its very
short barrel. It has an all metal
construction, which gives you the feel
of authenticity and the ergonomic
‘combat style’ grip provides a
superb ‘handle’ and is made up
of two parts; the forward section
including part of both sides are
rubberised with well-defined finger
ridging at the very front, while the
synthetic rear casing that it mates
up to (more on this later) has full
wrap around very fine stippling.
The open sights consist of a
quite broad, raised foresight blade
and a fully adjustable rearsight unit.
The smooth operating trigger works
in single or double-action mode
and has a thickset blade, which
offers a good level of control.
The ridged hammer is easy to
operate with the thumb while holding
The trigger is a standout feature,
the grip when you want to shoot
in single-action mode. Also, the
as it releases each shot predictably
stainless-steel catch on the left-hand CAPSULE POWERED tightened results in the installed
side of the frame, above and between The revolver uses the now familiar 12-gramme CO2 bulb being pushed
the grip and trigger, not only acts 12-gramme CO2 capsule, housed up onto the valve probe, so that it
as the cylinder release catch in the grip. To install, you pull back pierces the top, so that gas flows
but has been designed the rear synthetic section of the into the action when you fire a shot.
so that it also has grip, which when opened rearwards Once installed, simply slide the rear
several other exposes the capsule housing. A section of the grip back to its original
practical nice touch is that the rear section closed position, upon which it clips
functions. This remains attached to the mainframe positively back to the forward section.
is due to it being on a hinge but is free to articulate
a three-position away, so it doesn’t hinder access SHELLING OUT
‘slide catch’, when you need to top up the gas. Now to the nifty and very realistic
which allows you Capsules are inserted and sit dummy cartridges, which enable it to
to initiate the trigger flush with the bottom of the capsule have a ‘dual ammo’ capability because
safety mechanism. In positioned squarely on the internal the pistol comes supplied with a
To access the 12-gramme CO2
the mid-position, the pistol disc shaped base. This ‘retaining/load total of 12; six of which are designed
Powerlet’s housing, you pull back is in ‘F’ fire mode and when up disc’ is attached to an externally to hold .177 calibre lead pellets,
the rear synthetic grip cover slid fully rearward is on ‘Safe.’ operated toggle screw that when while the others hold 4.5mm BBs.
Crosman SNR .357 | AIRGUNS
It’s easy to visually differentiate RANGE TIME

which one’s hold which ammo; as As this isn’t a precision Match target
although both are hollow (which pistol, most users will (as I did) set up
allows the passage of the chosen a few simple targets at approximately
projectile and of course the propellant 10yds from a shooting position.
that drives it down through the Granted, that’s not far, but though ‘gas’
cartridge to send what it holds down powered replica pistols look the part,
the SNR’s titchy barrel. The reason I they’re very low powered. However,
use the word ‘visually’, is because the power isn’t an issue for those who
ones for BBs have a brown synthetic use these guns, as the attraction
head, sized to allow a 4.5mm Steel and challenge is to shoot accurately
or lead BB to be pressed into the and safely but moreover having fun
top, while dummy shells for pellets in the process. In that respect, the
are of a full brass construction and Crosman SNR .357 is a very attractive The open sight configuration at the front consists
the pellets are loaded from the rear. proposition for those looking for such of quite a broad raised foresight blade
Here, they’re held snugly in place by a pistol and if you do, you’ll certainly
a seal around the aperture that you use it a lot. Even upon drawing a bead
press the pellet into; likewise, the on the first target, you’ll immediately
synthetic head on the BB specific notice the SNR handles and balances
cartridges is equally secure. very nicely indeed and feels solid in
Once a set of cartridges are the hold, thanks to those ergonomic
‘primed’, loading the cartridges grips plus the all metal construction
into the cylinder is not only very stabilises and helps steady your aim.
straightforward but adds to the The open sights, though looking quite
realism that you’re loading actual basic, ‘pair up’ together very well, to
cartridges into a revolver. To unlatch create a very quick and easy to use
the cylinder from where it sits in sighting system for a pistol of this size.
the frame, you simply push the The trigger is a standout feature,
cylinder release catch/cum trigger as it releases each shot predictably
safety fully forward and the six- and very smoothly. You’ll certainly
chambered cylinder can be swung appreciate this trait when taking
out to the left. After ‘loading’ the more studied shots in single-action
dummy cartridges into the empty mode and especially in double-action’,
chambers of the cylinder, you rattling off the shots ‘fast-fire.’
‘thumb’ it back over into the frame As I’ve had the pistol for test a
to lock it securely back in place. while now, the accuracy in ‘D/A’ mode
Removing them after use is even might surprise some CO2 enthusiasts,
easier; operate the cylinder release as it’s capable of making sub 1 ½”
catch, swing the cylinder back out and groups with both ammo types; CO2
as most do, either simply point the spinner targets do loops and empty
front end up at an angle, so that they baked bean tins go tumbling! When
fall out into your awaiting ‘cupped’ I decided to discipline myself, and
To unlatch the cylinder from the frame, you simply push
hand, or, as the pistol is installed with apply a more considered shooting the cylinder release catch/cum trigger safety fully forward
a realistic cartridge ejector rod, you technique (and of course having
can use this mechanism. It can be the pistol in single-action mode)
seen externally as it’s the stainless- I was eventually making ragged
steel bar that can clearly projects ¼” groups on paper at 8yds.
out from the front of the ‘drum’ to
the left of the pistol. The operation CONCLUSION
of which requires you manually press The Crosman SNR .357 is a solidly built,
the rod in from the front, which lifts fist filling, accurate, realistic looking
all cartridges out of the chambers’ and in many ways similarly functioning The square sight notch
utilising this feature obviously gives look-alike CO2 revolver that will endear on the fully adjustable
an even greater feeling of authenticity, itself to both hardened enthusiasts rearsight unit
as you pick them out one by one and even the most casual ‘gas’ gun
using your thumb and forefinger. toting plinkers amongst us. wg
Loading the cartridges into the

cylinder adds to the realism
z NAME: Crosman SNR .357 Pistol
z TYPE: Single-Shot, CO2 powered
z ACTION: Hammer
z FRAME: Metal
z GRIP: Rubberised combat style
z LENGTH: 8”
z BARREL: 2.5”
z WEIGHT: 2.3lb
z CALIBRE: .177 lead pellets or 4.5mm steel BBs
z TRIGGER: 2-Stage - Operates in Single or Double-Action mode
z PRICE: £134
z CONTACT: ASI Ltd. www.a-s-i.co.uk
AIRGUNS | Walther CP88
Graham Allen looks

at a pistol that kick-
started a revolution,
the Walther CP88
Design
Classic
When revolvers and pistols
were banned in 1997, many
thought that the sport would
shot variants, or rather expensive
multi-shot and single-shot Match
types, with nothing really in the
rear sight, in easy reach of the thumb.
Other differences were a double-
stack, 15-round magazine and the at the front for a two-handed grip.
die; however, the UK’s middle. All this had recently changed ambi push button magazine release The grips are plastic, with moulded
shooters didn’t roll over and thanks to those clever people at that can be operated using the thumb ‘chequering’ panels. There are
give up their hobby, they Umarex but we had been denied of the firing hand, instead of the unit grooves on the slide, front and rear,
spent their compensation them due to our stupid laws! At the mounted on the heal of the grip. but only the front ones actually serve
money on guns of a different time, I was able to test a few at my a purpose, as we shall see later.
type! Many bought lever-action, local range and told the owner to ERGONOMIC Sights consist of a fairly tall,
pistol calibre rifles and .22LR semi- buy them by the container-load. MASTERPIECE square blade foresight on the front
auto carbines like the ubiquitous The CO2 pistol in question was When it came to producing the CP88, of the slide and a U-notch at the
Ruger 10/22; others took a different the Walther CP88, a clone of the the designers faithfully copied as rear. They match perfectly, with just
route that had recently opened up. P88 9mm that used a Browning much as they could of the original and the right amount of light around
style locked breech, short recoil the resultant, now UK-legal, version the foresight when on aim; the
OFF-TICKET, AT LAST! operation, instead of the tilting block was an absolute triumph! Maybe it’s rearsight is adjustable for windage
The only good think to come out of arrangement of the World War II era because I have quite small hands but only and is adjusted by loosening
the Firearms Amendment Act was P38. The pistol employed the same this pistol fits my hands like it had the tiny grubscrew, shifting the
that it took C02 pistols ‘off ticket’ style of double action trigger as its been made for me! Fit and finish are sight left or right as required and
(they had previously been banned, predecessor, complete with transfer superb and the alloy components then the screw tightened again.
despite their low power, because they bar on the right of the frame that links have been mirror polished prior to
emitted ‘noxious gas’!) and made the trigger with the hammer and the being given a lustrous black anodised THE WORKS
them available without an FAC. Most slide mounted safety catch/de-cocker, finish; there are gripping grooves As the CP88 relies on 12-gram
CO2 pistols available at the time although the 88’s is ambidextrous, on the front and rear of the grip CO2 capsules as its power source,
were either relatively simple, single appearing on both sides below the and the trigger guard is squared they obviously need to be housed
An 8-shot magazine in place
C02 capsules, pellets

and rotary magazines
Walther CP88 | AIRGUNS
Power comes from a

stripping catch on the original) and
12-gram CO2 capsule the front part of the slide will move
housed in the grip forward, powered by a spring under
the barrel. A magazine is slotted into
the appature, making sure that it is
facing the correct way, with the ‘teeth’
somewhere and they are held facing to the rear. The front of the
within the grip, where the 15-shot slide is then pulled back using the
magazine would go on the firearm. serrations that I mentioned earlier;
To access the housing, the right- I do this from below, with my thumb
hand side ‘magazine release catch’ and forefinger, keeping my fingers The Walther CP88 fits the hand well
is pressed in, which releases the and hand away from the muzzle.
left grip scale. This then reveals When you are ready to take
a rectangular slot for the capsule the shot, push the safety catch up
and there is a drop-down plate that to reveal the red dot and align the
resembles the base of the magazine sights and off you go! You can take The safety catch
is ambidextrous
of the original, which hinges at the the shot in single action mode by
rear. After this has been lowered, the thumbing back the serrated hammer,
rotary thumbwheel is turned all the or in double action, by pressing the
way down and a capsule placed into trigger all the way back until the
the housing with the neck upwards. hammer moves back and then trips.
The thumbwheel is then rotated until Single action is more accurate, as
any slack is taken up and then the the trigger pull weight is less and the
baseplate pushed up to pierce the stroke shorter but double action can
capsule’s neck. CO2 then enters be just as accurate when mastered
a chamber, where is turns from and it’s a lot more fun! I generally
liquid form, back into gas, ready to just keep shooting magazines until
provide the propulsion for the pellet. the power starts dropping off and
shots start going low but changing
ROTARY MAGAZINE a capsule after about 10 mags have
Pellets are stored in small ‘wheels’ been fired keeps things ticking along
that look like the cylinder of a nicely. Accuracy is very good (it has
revolver and pellets are loaded in a Walther barrel after all!) and an
to the 8 holes, making sure that the inch or so at 10 yards is par for the
skirts are flush, or slightly below, the course. Precision is all well and good TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
alloy body; three are supplied and but tin can mangling is a lot more fun, z NAME: Walther CP88
extras are not expensive. The mags as long as safety glasses are worn, z POWER: 12 gram CO2 capsule
are about the same diameter as a just in case there are any ricochets. z CAPACITY: 8-shot rotary magazine
one pound coin and twice as thick; I’ve had my CP88 since they first z LENGTH: 7 1/4”
they only work one way, so the small became available and it’s never let me z BARREL: 4”
‘teeth’’ must be facing you when down and I still shoot it occasionally z WEIGHT: 2 Lbs 4 oz
you load the pellets, as this is how now and still thoroughly enjoy it, z SIGHTS: Blade foresight, U-notch rear
WGM71they are indexed.
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1 expensive, z TRIGGER: Single and double action
apply the safety catch by pressing pre-charged pneumatic pistols. A z PRICE: £159. Competition model £177. 3 magazines £21
it down from either side and then beautifully made replica that fires z CONTACT: John Rothery Wholesale Ltd.
you press down on the catch on 177 pellets, the Walther CP88 from www.bisley-uk.com
the left side of the frame (this is the Umarex is highly recommended! wg
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AIRGUNS | Lamps
Let There Be
Light
We all need a helping hand to see after dark; so, here’s a selection of lamps, gunlights
and torches that are ideal for hunting at night…
CLULITE RE-CHARGEABLE CLU-

BRITER SPORT 1000L SPOTLIGHT
The Clulite Clu-Briter Sport unit is 6¾” tall, making this a very
(Re-Chargeable) CREE LED 1000L lightweight and manageable lamp.
Spotlight has a camo outer with a The ON/OFF switch is made from
contrasting black rubberised front a semi-hard rubber compound and is
lens housing and synthetic heat positive and silent in use. The ‘mode’
sinks. The full kit includes the lamp lever is on the left of the body casing;
unit, mains charger, vehicle charger, there are 3-mode settings- full, low &
and an installed ‘rechargeable’ 3.7v strobe. Continuous run time is given
3600mAH Li-ion battery and a ‘smart as 3hrs for full and strobe, 15hrs for
charger’ for charging from a USB low beam. Weighing only 550g, the
port. Measuring 6¾” along the top, it Sport boasts a ‘focused’ white beam The Fenix HL26R headlamp is suitable for most
has a protective full rubber housing, with a 700m ‘spotting’ rating, which after-hours work, is light in weight, compact
which holds a 60mm front ‘reflector’ for a lamp of this size is incredible. and very well-featured
lens. It boasts an IPX4 splash proof However, on clear nights I’d say when FENIX HL26R HEADLAMP
rating and is fully shockproof. The set to full beam, which is tight and Reviewer: Pete Wadeson
very intense, you’d be hard pushed
to fault that claim. There’s an integral The Fenix HL26R measures beam setting is also an
hand lanyard and for the times 65mm x 44mm x 37mm, inbuilt feature. The powerful
quarry is twitchy, or ‘wise’ to weighs 86grams and is built 450Lumen ‘burst mode’ on
a white beam, red, amber, to IP-66 weatherproofing main beam operates for one
green and blue filters are standards. The ’60-degree minute after activation, giving
available separately. tilt’ aircraft grade aluminum excellent punch to reach
casing holds a Cree XP-G2 out to 100m when required.
R5 LED and Nichea White Powered by an integrally
LEDs. The former offering 3x housed Li-poly battery, it
Spotlight, the latter 2x Flood charges via the USB to Micro
modes - which incidentally USB charging cable supplied.
have separate switches for Run times are: Spotlight:
operation but can’t be ‘run’ Burst 450Lumens (1hr
The Clulite Re-Chargeable simultaneously. There’s also 30min) High: 130L (6hrs),
Clu-Briter Sport CREE When quarry is twitchy or an SOS ‘flashing’ emergency Medium 70L (12hrs) and
LED 1000L is by far one ‘wise’ to a white beam – as
of the most versatile, you’d expect - red, amber,
mode, including low battery Low (25hrs). Floodlight
compact and powerful green and blue filters are indicator and an internal Modes: High 40L (13hrs),
handheld rechargeable available separately aluminum heat dissipater. A Low 4L (100hrs) and
units currently available
‘last mode memory’ for each SOS 40L (26hrs).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
z NAME: Clulite Re-Chargeable Clu-Briter z NAME: Fenix HL26R Headlamp
CREE LED SPORT 1000L z PRICE: £49.95
z PRICE: £118.20 z CONTACT: My Fenix (The Photon Shop)
z OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Filters of red, amber, green or blue £12 each www.myfenix.co.uk
z CONTACT: Cluson Engineering Ltd. www.cluson.co.uk
Lamps | AIRGUNS
POWERTAC MARKSMAN TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT AND LASER COMBO

Phoenix Tactical have recently started human eye. The Marksman's unique The light and laser works of my straightpull AR15 to stop
importing the Powertac Marksman patent-pending ON/OFF switch offers extremely well and I’ve used it the moderator from blocking the
550 Lumen LED Tactical Flashlight the simplistic functionality needed successfully whilst fox shooting, beam. The laser is perfect for
and Laser Light Combo. In a market during mission critical situations. however, as my rifle is fitted short-range shots when calling
with most lasers failing to function Measuring just under three inches with a silencer, I mounted the foxes in close. All in all, a very neat
below +5°C, the Marksman is one of in length and weighing 4.9 ounces, unit on the left Picatinny rail item with a host of applications.
the few tactical laser-light combos the robust, alloy-bodied Marksman
available with a wide range of is designed to fit most subcompact,
working temperatures. The Marksman compact and standard pistols with
laser component has a working a Picatinny rail under the barrel
temperature range of -18 °C to 71° and via a single screw. I can also
C and has a 5mW laser that uses be fitted on AR15 style carbines
state of the art technology to achieve and air rifles that are fitted with a
a special wavelength, giving it the suitable rail beneath the forend.
appearance of a 20mW laser to the Power comes from a single CR123A
battery and run time is 1 hour
for the 550-lumen torch. A small
The light and laser can be used toggle switch on the very rear of the
together, as seen here, or separately marksman is pushed left for the torch
on its own, centrally for the wide-
angled torch and laser together and
right for the laser alone. There is a
semi-circular switch at the rear of the The Powertac Marksman has a
unit (on both sides) and can be flicked 550-lumen torch and laser designator
down for momentary illumination,
or up for on; it can be turned off
again by flicking it down against TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
spring pressure, where it returns to z NAME: Powertac Marksman Tactical
the central position. Zeroing of the Flashlight/Laser Combo
laser in achieved using small grub z PRICE: £180.
screws. These units are available z CONTACT: Phoenix Tactical. www.phoenixtactical.co.uk
at an introductory price of £180.
TOP OF THE RANGE HEAD TORCH

Reviewer: Edward Jackson
The Top of The Range Head out. Battery life at this time is
Torch is very well priced at just unknown but having used it for
£19.99 and does not skimp on some considerable amount of time,
features or build quality, meaning I have yet to change the batteries!
that it is suitable for military
The head torch is well sealed against
use, cyclists, walkers etc. It moisture, thanks to the rubber seal
measures 4cm(h) x 6cm(w) x The Top Of The Range Head Torch, note the
3cm(d) and weighs around 3oz, two red LEDs (illuminated) either side of the
main white LED
including the three AAA batteries
used to power it. It features a
strong elasticated headband
that is fully adjustable to size
and the main body is attached
to the elastic strap by a mount
that allows the user to tilt the
light to the desired angle.
The head torch has a single
powerful white light LED in its
centre, with a red LED either side.
All the LEDs are controlled by a
large green rubberised button on
top of the housing, allowing the
user to cycle between several
modes; the first being red light,
which is useful when trying to
maintain light discipline. The
second mode is the low setting TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
for the white light, followed by the z NAME: Top Of The Range Head Torch
third, which is the high setting, z PRICE: £19.99
the final mode being a red strobe. z CONTACT: Top of The Range.
The housing includes a rubber www.top-of-the-range.co.uk
insert in the battery compartment
to keep water, dirt and moisture
AIRGUNS | Lamps
WICKED HUNTING LIGHT A67IC LIGHT

The brand new Wicked A67iC housing and allows for instant section
Ambush Hog & Predator hunting light of whichever coloured LED is required.
looks like a conventional torch but The light can obviously be used as
is anything but! The black anodised a hand-held torch but when mounted
alloy body houses one 18650 battery in the adjustable mount, it can be The Wicked
(two are supplied) held in place by fixed to a riflescope by mounting the light mounted
a screw-on ‘Intensity Control’ end supplied Picatinny rail to the top of the ready for use
cap that has an in-built silent ON/ scope; the unit can be fitted to 1” and
OFF switch; the rotary knob can also 30mm scope tubes, so it’s incredibly Velcro type hook and loop system really bothered by green light, so set
be used to alter the light output from versatile. A quick release clamp allows and an adjustable elasticated strap. it in this colour on my first outing. I
barely on to full power by rotating it. the light to be removed and installed managed to locate a fox and called
However, it is the other end of the easily, as and when required. The light FIELD TEST it in from 100 yards; the incredibly
unit that has the really interesting beam is adjusted until the beam aligns I mounted the Wicked light on my bright beam reaches out four times
features! A 65mm lens is mounted in perfectly with the view through the Anschutz .22 Hornet bolt action rifle this distance by the way! I had the
a rotating housing that has three LEDs scope. Elevation is adjusted via large and found that adjusting the beam light set on minimum power, so as
behind it, the position of which can be thumbwheel underneath the light and was simplicity itself by turning the not to spook my quarry, only turning
altered by a three-position dial; either left/right is altered by using the smaller front housing. It’s possible to narrow the light up just before I took the
red, green or white. This Patented knurled dial on the side. Once the the beam to such an extent that shot. It’s possible to roll the switch
‘Center Axis Rotational 3-Color-In-1 beam is aligned, changing the colour the shape of the LED ‘pill’ is clearly between the fingertips and everything
Selectable Color LED module’ is of the LED modules does not alter to visible, or have it as a really wide happens in complete silence, even
mounted on the side of the lens ‘zero’ of the light. This gives complete flood pattern. Zeroing the beam only turning the light on and off. The
confidence in the unit when shooting took a few seconds with the adjuster fox fell to a well-placed shot and I
foxes etc. The flood to spot adjustment dials and it didn’t alter at all. Most can see this light being part of my
of the beam is altered by turning the importantly, the position of the beam foxing gear in the future. I actually
front lens housing and the beam can did not vary as the colours were couldn’t find anything I didn’t like
reach out for hundreds of yards. changed. I find that foxes are not about this lamp, in fact it’s Wicked!
When used as a rifle mounted
light, the rear switch can be replaced TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
by the ‘coil cord tail cap’; some other z NAME: Wicked A67iC Hunting Light
lights lose the full functionality of the z PRICE: £249.99
ON/OFF dimmer control when this z CONTACT: Scott Country. www.scottcountry.co.uk
The full Wicked Hunting Light kit includes the lamp,
adjustable QD mount, 2 batteries, charger unit, mains happens but not the A67iC. The control www.wickedhuntinglights.co.uk
and USB charger cables and remote switch is mounted to the rifle’s stock via a
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AIRGUNS | Pellets
On Target
Hitting a target in an FT of HFT competition or cleanly dispatching quarry is what
we all aim to achieve when we shoot an air rifle; so, quality pellets are a must.
Here’s a selection of what is available in the flat-shooting .177 calibre
AIR ARMS DIABOLO FIELD AND JSB EXACT

JSB, based in the Czech 8.44 grains. The Air Arms Diabolo
Republic has built up Express is slightly shorter and
an enviable reputation lighter and can be another great
and their success in performer. An even lighter option, Dome heads remain the most accurate pellets over longer distance
competition is legendary, is the JSB Exact RS Diabolo
and there are several at 7.33grains, and performs
variations, which will suit exceptionally well in spring guns.
some guns better than All are quality dome head designs, BISLEY LONG RANGE GOLD
others. The standard JSB Exact, but for ultimate consistency, Several pellets have taken a
is very similar to the Air Arms JSB also offer their Exact turn at being in vogue on the FT
Diabolo Field (which is made Premium, which has 200 pellets circuit, and Bisley Long Range
for Air Arms by JSB) and both individually weighed, sorted and Gold (LRG) held sway for some
of these top-class pellets weigh packed, for added confidence. time. At 7.56grains, it's a relative light
weight, and definitely another quality
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION round head that's worth trying, if it suits
your barrel, it can be supremely accurate Bisley Long Range Gold
z NAME: JSB Exact Premium: .177, 8.44 grains,
£12 per 200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
JSB Exact RS Diabolo: .177, 7.33 grains,
z NAME: Bisley Long Range Gold: .177, 7.56 grains
£8.99 per 500
weight, £7.49 per 500
Air Arms Diabolo Field: .177, 8.44 grains,
z CONTACT: John Rothery Wholesale. www.bisley-uk.com
£8.99 per 500
Air Arms Diabolo Express: .177, 7.87 grains,
£8.99 per 500
z CONTACT: John Rothery Wholesale. www.bisley-uk.com
CROSMAN PREMIER/FX PELLETS
When the Crosman Premier hit the
market back in the early 1990's, it
was an instant hit, with its distinctive
stubby body, sealed nose, and
relative light weight. Up until this time,
heavier designs had been the order of the day,
and the super-fast, ultra-flat shooting Premier won
an army of fans. Now of course, there's a plethora
of rivals, but the Crosman is still a good all-rounder in
the right barrel. With top Field Target shooters often
able to range-find targets to within a yard, heavier
pellets are also used, since their more pronounced
trajectory can be dealt with. Crosman produce
a heavy version of the Premier called the Ultra
Magnum, and these come in at a hefty 10.5grains.
A quality option for those that favour heavier ammo.
From the same importer come FX Pellets, and
at 8.44 grains and a near identical profile to the JSB
derivatives of the same weight, we can expect much
the same performance; both in terms of trajectory and Crosman Premier Ultra
accuracy. In other words, if it suits your barrel- excellent! Magnum & FX Pellets
z NAME: rosman Premier: .177, 7.9 grains.
C
£10 per 500 FX Pellets: .177, 8.44 grains. £13.50 per 500
JSB manufacture their own Exact brand, and the quality Air Arms Diabolo range z CONTACT: ASI. www.a-s-i.co.uk
DAYSTATE RANGEMASTER KAISER AND SOVEREIGN
The Kaiser brand of pellets are made for Daystate by H&N in
Germany, and are made to a high standard; so, consistency
of weight and dimensions is maintained. The Rangemaster
Sovereign is another quality pellet, based on and very similar to, the widely
popular JSB 8.44 grain specification. The Rangemaster Sovereign claims a
special grading process at the manufacturing stage, to ensure consistency, and in
my experience, they have proved extremely effective.
z NAME: Rangemaster Kaiser: .177, 8.64 grains, £10 per 500
Rangemaster Sovereign: .177, 8.44 grains, £8.99 per 500
z CONTACT: Daystate www.daystate.com Daystate Rangemaster Kaiser
and Sovereign pellets
RWS SUPERDOME/
RWS SUPERFIELD
RWS Superdome was 'THE' FT
pellet for a few years, and it
remains a quality option, with
great consistency of
manufacture, and the same
distinctive ribbed body. Imitation
as they say, is the sincerest form of flattery,
and the RWS Superfield is an unashamed
jump onto the JSB bandwagon. A very
similar profile, and an identical weight of
8.44 grains to the standard JSB Diabolo
design, the Superfield doesn't disappoint,
and should perform well, down range, from
a variety of guns. Bearing all that in mind,
RWS Superfield & RWS Superdome it's competitively priced too.
H&N Sniper Light
and H&N Field TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Target Trophy
z NAME: RWS Superfield: .177, 8.44 grains,
guide price £5.99 per 500
H&N SNIPER LIGHT, SNIPER MEDIUM,
RWS Superdome: .177, 8.3 grains,
AND FIELD TARGET TROPHY
Haendler and Natermann (H&N) are synonymous with FT shooting and the
z CONTACT: RUAG. www.ruag.co.uk
heavy Silhouette dominated results for a while, but latterly, the H&N Field
Target Trophy, at 8.64grains, have shared some of the spoils. The Sniper
Light and Sniper Medium designs feature an unusual long parallel sided
body, and are based on the Defiant pellet, formerly made by PAX Guns.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION WEBLEY

z NAME: H & N Sniper Light: .177 (4.5mm) calibre, 7.5
ACCUPELL
grains weight, guide price £8.99 per 500
Similar in profile and
H & N Sniper Medium: .177 (4.5mm) calibre,
the same weight as the Webley
8.49 grains weight, guide price £8.99 per 500 Crosman Premier, the 7.9 Accupell
H & N Field Target Trophy: .177 (4.5mm) calibre, grain Webley Accupell & Webley
is a great performer; Mosquito
8.64 grains weight, guide price £7.69 per 500 Express
z CONTACT: John Rothery Wholesale www.bisley-uk.com especially in spring guns
that favour the lighter
weight. The Mosquito
Express has proved
extremely popular on the
WEIHRAUCH F&T SPECIAL
Field Target circuit too and
If top German manufacturer Weihrauch put their Weihrauch F&T Special both designs are up there
name to something, it's liable to be pretty good,
with the best of them in
and their pellets are just that. Made in
the performance stakes.
conjunction with H&N, these are based on the
Field Target Trophy design, with the same TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
weight and profile; and as such, another great
z NAME: Webley Accupell: .177, 7.9 grains,
pellet for any trials shortlist.
guide price £10 per 500
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Webley Mosquito Express: .177, 7.87 grains,
z NAME: Weihrauch F&T Special: .177, 8.64 grains, z CONTACT: Highland Outdoors.
guide price £7.99 per 500 www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
z CONTACT: Hull Cartridge Co. www.hullcartridge.co.uk
AIRGUNS | Pellets
Three to consider
NAPIER POWER HUNTER PELLETS
Napier of London have long Also, as the .22 calibre are now size of 4.5mm
had a small selection of complimented by a .177 calibre and 5.5mm and
pellets on their airgun relative and the larger calibre now weighing in at
product roster – and although come in tins on 250 it’s definitely high 7.72g and 15.42g
the Power Hunter pellets have time to remind airgunners of their respectively, this puts
been part of that ‘Napier’ presence. the pellets in the mid-weight The Napier Power Hunter Pellets deserve their name,
choice due to them now The Power Hunters are a typical category, which are favoured by as they’ll be an option that’ll suit many hunters who
favour a mid-weight pellet for general usage
being available in different dome head pellet (not to be confused many airgun hunters. They come
amounts per tin per calibre with the Power UPH Pellets. UPH in stylish screw top tins, which are an unknown quantity. However,
and the fact they didn’t denoting ‘Ultima Power Hunter.’), are pre-treated with exactly the correct I’m pleased to report that these
receive the ‘coverage’ they available in both popular calibres of dose of Napier Power Pellet Lube German manufactured pellets didn’t
deserved when first launched. .177 and .22. With a standard head at the final stage of packaging, disappoint. On close inspection,
ensuring that they don’t oxidise they’re obviously very well made and
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION during storage and can be used with come from a very high-quality die.
z NAME: Napier Power Hunter Pellets confidence straight from the ‘box’, Fired from springer or PCP, they’re
z PRICE: £9.36 .177 calibre in tins of 500 so to speak, with no need for ‘pre- highly accurate and I found that
£7.85 .22 calibre in tins of 250 use’ preparation. Napier also check they suited all magazine systems
z CONTACT: Napier of London. www.napieruk.com the pellets to ensure that they’re I tried them in (which was a lot)
all graded to exacting standards of so, if you are the type of shooter
weight, head, waist and skirt size. who always looks to try all ‘quality’
When these pellets were first brands of ammo available, to see
MARKSMAN launched, I very much ‘missed if they suit your rifle for optimum
Reviewer: Graham Allen the boat’ on even trying them; performance in the field, then I highly
so, in that respect they were recommend you check them out.
Lincoln Jeffries are owned and run by the descendants
of George Lincoln Jeffries, inventor of the famous
Lincoln air rifle and it’s great that they are carrying on RWS PELLET SELECTION BOXES
in the face of foreign imports and have been doing so Reviewer: Pete Wadeson
since the 1930s.
The pellets are available in calibres .177, .22 and .25 and they have Tester packs that hold several different types of airgun
been exported all around the world. The pellets available are the .177 pellets from the same manufacturer are nothing new
Marksman Roundhead, in boxes of 100, 200 and 500, as well as tins of but the new ‘Field Kits’ from RWS are quite simply the
500: .177 Marksman Pointed in boxes of 200, 500 and tins of 500: .22 most useful, comprehensive and practically considered
marksman Roundhead in boxes of 500 and tins of 500 and .25 for those seeking the optimum RWS ‘slug’ to suit
Marksman Roundhead in tins of 200. their particular air rifle and shooting requirements.
Packs are available in both popular calibres of .177 and .22 and while
bearing strong similarities to each other, there are notable differences.
Both have 5-different types of branded pellet, the .177 Field Kit giving
you 200 of each and the .22 kit supplies 100 of each type. Pellets come
in scaled down metal tins with screw lids and while certain pellet types
are common to both kits, some are different according to calibre.
Both ‘Kits’ have samples of Superdome, Superpoint Extra & Superfield,
two of which being the most popular in their range, while the Superpoint
Extra has been showing reliable results in certain rifles. Now, the .177 field kit
is completed by a tin of Power Ball and a tin of Supermag. The .22 kit on the
other hand is complimented with sample tins of Power Piercing and Super
H Point. This is a wise choice in these calibres, as it not only gives you tried
and trusted designs to test thoroughly but the chance to try pellet designs
you might not necessarily have felt a use for. Also, due to the generous
amount supplied of each pellet type in the kits, you easily have enough to
assess accuracy, down-range performance and of course chrono testing.
z NAME: RWS Field Kits
z PRICE: SRP £27 .177, £21 .22
z CONTACT: RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd. www.ruag.co.uk
Marksman pellets
are still made in
Birmingham!
z PRICE: Prices vary but 500 .177 pellets are around
£4-£5 and 500 .22s are around £5-£6.
z CONTACT: Marksman Pellets/Lincoln Jeffries.
www.marksmanpellets.com
RWS Field Single Kit .22
RWS Field Single kit .177
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On October 1st 2007, Sections 31, 32, 33 & 34 (air weapons)
of the Violent Crime Reduction Act (VCR) came into force.
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• Fully multi-coated and

anti-reflective coatings
for bright views
• Parallax adjustment from
HD 4-20x50 SFIR FFP VT-T 6-24×50 FFP 10 yards to infinity
• Nitrogen gas purging with
O-ring seals - fog proof,
water proof
• Shock proof construction
withstands recoil and
impact.
• Crisp push to lock turrets
RRP £339.99 RRP £259.98 • HD only - Red / Green
Also 10x44 £199.99, HD3-15×50 SFP Illuminated reticle (Red /
£234.99, 5-25×50 SFP £249.99. Also 4.5-18×44 FFP £249.99 Green 5 positions)
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Scopes | AIRGUNS
Airgun Scopes
Mark Camoccio selects optics suitable for HFT, hunting and FT
HFT/HUNTING Bushnell's Elite Tactical

As the popularity of Hunter LRS 3-12X44 FFP has
Field Target shooting continues proved very popular
to grow, so an increasing
number of shooters are
choosing to take part. Yet
choosing the right scope for
the job, is a key part of any
preparation; and the rule
that states that the shooter
can't make alterations to
the scope for the duration
of the competition, means
that any glassware chosen
needs to be streamlined
and of a specification that is
appropriate. FT style, ultra-high
mag is rendered useless; so, an
ideal HFT scope is more likely
to be compact, with relatively
low magnification around
8x-10x the most popular. Here
are a handful of the key players,
that will give you half a chance
in the heat of a tournament.
BUSHNELL ELITE TACTICAL LRS 3-12X44 FFP

Bushnell are another famous American brand, renowned for high quality, and this through the usual trajectory, and the scale of the Christmas tree configuration
model from the Elite range, has an impressive specification. Variable also means that it is quite possible to bracket small kill zones to help ascertain
magnification between 3-12x and a 44mm objective lens gives this model an ideal target distance where possible. Everything is well engineered, and operation of
spec as an HFT friendly model, and with a side parallax knob, the clarity and both the magnification and parallax is super smooth.
focus can be set to suit. First Focal Plane means the proportions on the reticle
will stay the same (gaps will get bigger) as magnification changes. Lens quality is TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
extremely good, as you would expect from such a renowned brand, but add in the z NAME: Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 3-12X44 FFP
Bushnell 'Rainguard' lens coating, which inhibits water droplets from forming and z PRICE: £889 inc. lens caps, sunshade
gathering very easily, and you can expect high resolution and a crisp image z CONTACT: Edgar Brothers Ltd. www.edgarbrothers.com
overall. The G2 reticle will please many, giving proportional, clean aim points
AZTEC EMERALD 5.5-25X50

The Aztec Emerald Aztec are a fairly new brand, MOA values at 9x magnification, and
5.5-25x50
designed in conjunction with Airguns MOA values when viewed at 18x.
of Arizona. The Emerald 5.5-25x50 Both are marked in red on the dial
comes very well presented, as a reminder, and whilst the
complete with a screw on sunshade, objective is larger than some, with
four-inch parallax side wheel, the trend for higher mounting
cleaning cloth, and elasticated lens creeping in, this poses no problem.
covers. There's a well-marked All in all, a seriously robust scope,
reticle, in second focal plane. Turrets with plenty to offer.
are the push pull variety; pull to
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION open the mechanism, adjust the
z NAME: Aztec Emerald 5.5-25X50 turret, and then push down to lock.
z PRICE: £390 guide inc. lens caps, sunshade Turret click values are quarter MOA.
and sidewheel Windage and elevation are clearly
z CONTACT: Gilbert Distribution. and precisely marked up too, so
www.xabla.co.uk adjustment and zeroing is simple. Aztec
The scope is designed to offer ½ reticle
AIRGUNS | Scopes
The B20 Mil Line

reticle from Falcon
FALCON M18+ 4-18X44 FFP
Interestingly, Falcon now offer this revised model in either First Focal Plane,
where the reticle sits in front of the magnification system, so stays in proportion
to the target, as the magnification is increased, or Second Focal Plane, where
the reticle value is only true when used on one particular mag setting. Fans of
the old Falcon Menace will appreciate the familiar chunky turrets, and this very
latest version now features an oversized top turret, with greater adjustment.
The M18's super sharp image stays the same, along with good clarity through
the ranges; and there's a choice of reticle available too, including the B20
which is Falcon's Mil Line reticle- basically Mil Dot spacings but all lines and
no dots. Great choice then, to go with this brand's enviable reputation.
z NAME: Falcon M18+ 4-18X44 FFP
z PRICE: £299 inc. lens caps, 2-part sunshade & bag
The Falcon M18+ 4-18X44 FFP.
z CONTACT: Falcon Optics. www.falconoptics.com Note the new, larger turret
MTC VIPER CONNECT 3-12X32

MTC's radical break with traditional design has been
popular from the off, for where a conventional scope comes
with around three inches of eye relief, the Connect comes
specified with just 30mm. The idea being that the shorter
the eye relief, then the less chance for incorrect head
position (eye/scope alignment), and therefore parallax error.
It's a novel approach, but viewing a target does feel
strange at first, due to the way that the ocular lens
effectively sits against the nose. Using this set-up (30mm
body tube here) has a unique feel to it, and whether it feels
right will be down to the individual; and for obvious
reasons, the Connect is totally unsuitable for use on
recoiling guns! TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Greater depth of field, an increased field of view z NAME: MTC Viper Connect 3-12X32
The Viper Connect z PRICE: £287
overall, and MTC's usual choice of reticles are further is an unusual
selling points, and with several tournament wins to its looking scope but z CONTACT: MTC Optics. www.mtcoptics.co.uk
name, the highly innovative Connect is hard to ignore. works very well
DISCOVERY VT-2 3-12X44 SFIR-N

Discovery is a relatively new brand, and comes pre-marked 10yds, then is possible too, with 5 brightness
A sun shade (2014), and made in a factory founded 25, and 50yds, so perfect clarity levels in each. With good image
and mounts are
included with by an ex-designer of Vortex, so the can be set to the desired point. The quality and edge to edge sharpness,
the Discovery pedigree is there. Look beyond that floating reticle is nice and precise, all wrapped up in a boldly presented
distinctive blue livery, and they come and is marked with Mil Dots and half scope, this looks like one brand
brimming with features too, all for a Mil points. Red or green illumination that could really make an impact.
very reasonable RRP. This VT-2 model
features push-pull style turrets, that
are refreshingly low profile, whilst
clicks are positive, with 1/4MOA
values. The side focus/parallax
adjuster knob on the left is smooth,
z NAME: Discovery VT-2 3-12X44 SFIR-N
z PRICE: £240 inc. lens caps, mounts & sunshade
z CONTACT: Discovery Optics. Bold livery gives the new
Discovery VT-2 3-12X44
www.discoveryoptics.co.uk SFIR N a distinctive look
Scopes | AIRGUNS
HAWKE VANTAGE SF 3-12X44 VORTEX DIAMOND BACK HP 2-8X32

The latest Hawke range certainly aim points. Too fine for some Vortex are a US brand that have image, and the depth of field. Set
looks the part, and have been maybe, but with precise, fast built a reputation for rugged, the parallax to around 25yards- a
well received since the major proportional aim/reference well thought out products, and popular setting for HFT, and
revamp a year or so ago. There points, it's hard not to be great after-sales service. This targets viewed at other distances
are of course several models impressed with the Vantage SF's particular Diamondback model have a usable level of clarity,
from their extensive line-up that winning formula. Hawke even offers a neat specification, which which is what it's all about, given
could be used for HFT, but we've have free to download software is just about ideal for HFT, with a the key 'no adjustment' rules of
picked the slickly presented 'Hawke Chairgun Pro', allowing modest sized 32mm objective, the sport. And let's not forget
Vantage SF 3-12x44, since the pellet compatibility and trajectory and 8x magnification available. Vortex's unlimited, unconditional
spec is just about ideal. A one- checks against a variety of their The side parallax adjustment is lifetime warranty, bringing peace
inch body tube keeps things slim- reticle designs. again kept nice and compact, and of mind to owning this neat little
line, and low profile turrets are a In short, Hawke have a well- with a minimum of 20-yards focus, scope.
welcome sight. Side focus comes earned reputation for punching it allows the competitor to fine
as standard too, whilst the Half well above their weight, and this tune to personal taste. The reticle
Mil Dot Reticle is a nice Vantage takes some beating at is termed 'Dead-Hold' by Vortex,
uncluttered design with plenty of the price. and it's similar to a Hawke's MAP
design, with small dashes rather
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION than dots, set along the windage
axis, and lower stadia.
z NAME: Hawke Vantage SF 3-12X44 Turrets are positive and finger
z PRICE: £169.99 inc. lens caps
adjustable too. What stands out
z CONTACT: Hawke Optics.
with this model, is a super sharp
www.hawkeoptics.com
Hawke's Vantage SF 3-12X44
The Diamond Back’s turrets are

positive and finger adjustable
z NAME: Vortex Diamond Back HP 2-8X32
z PRICE: £227
z CONTACT: Country Sports Wholesale.
www.vortexoptics.com
NIGHTFORCE NXS 2.5-10X42 ZEROSTOP

Nightforce are a premium American brand and supply impressive MOAR reticle option, giving clear, precise hunting scenario. Side parallax adjustable down to
the US Military, which gives some idea of the aim points, nicely proportional to airgun use. 25yards, is a big help, allowing clarity to be usable
specification, build quality, and extreme robustness Streamlined and low profile, this Nightforce model through the usual HFT target distances of 8-45yards.
built in to all their products. Admittedly, all this fine also features the new Zerostop function allowing the Whether this particular model is worth
pedigree doesn't come cheap, but build quality is top shooter to make adjustments and then feel the turret substantially more than many of its rivals is up for
notch. A super robust adjustment mechanism and a return back to zero. Not relevant for HFT admittedly, debate, but one thing is for sure, image and build
30mm body tube, are all part of the spec; as is the but handy when using the same rifle combo in a quality are excellent.
Top class- the Nightforce

NXS 2.5-10X42 Zerostop
z NAME: Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 Zerostop
z PRICE: £2,086.99
z CONTACT: Sportsman Gun Centre.
www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
AIRGUNS | Scopes
Field Target Scopes 2018

With Field Target shooting
the firmly established flagship March X 8-80X56
outdoor airgun target sport,
it's little wonder that an
increasing number of
scope manufacturers
have developed or are
developing their own top-
end dedicated glassware. FT
at the highest level undoubtedly pushes
man and machine to the uppermost
limits of performance, so any
specialised kit aimed at this most
demanding of disciplines, needs to be
properly up to the job. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Showcased here are a cross z NAME: March X 8-80X56
section of some of the most popular z PRICE: £2,553-£3,037
models in use on the FT circuit, and z CONTACT: March Scopes.
whilst retail prices vary enormously, all www.marchscopes.co.uk
are serious contenders, worthy of
consideration.
MARCH X 8-80X56
No list of Field Target scopes would be complete biggest prize in the sport with his March X, back in hand in, has half and full disc (40mm) hash
without March, and their astonishing X 8-80X56 2011, and he’s not the only one to appreciate the spacing at exactly 50yds, and you can use the
model. Offering the most powerful magnification benefits of some top-class kit. Designed by Deon in reticle to bracket the kill zone with x20,40 and
currently available, of 80x, this scope will relieve you Japan, these mega scopes don't come cheap, but 80 magnification settings, amongst an
of some serious cash, but the pedigree and build image quality, reliability, consistency of parallax and abundance of other reference points.
quality are undeniable. Top FT shot Conor McFlynn, range readings, irrespective of temperature, are all One for experienced, serious competitors
put the brand in the spotlight, when he lifted the impressive. The MTR-FT reticle, which Conor had a for sure.
Nikko Stirling Diamond Sportsman 10-50X60 SD
NIKKO STIRLING DIAMOND SPORTSMAN 10-50X60 SD

These ‘Big Nikkos’ start to look exceptional value for money, when the detachable, over-sized wheel for precise parallax focus/correction. Top shots,
RRPs are compared to some rivals, and take a close look at results at such as Andy Calpin and Kevin Sayers have proved these Nikkos are well up
any of the top FT tournaments, and it becomes clear that they can also to the job, and in the right hands, are capable of sweeping all before them.
hold their own; regularly featuring as they do, in the prize giving. The upper price incidentally, gets an illuminated half Mil Dot reticle.
Again, Nikko Stirling have had the odd World title, yet with factory
improvements coming in periodically, this popular brand is determined to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
stay competitive. Re-jigged internals, including an additional lens, have z NAME: Nikko Stirling Diamond Sportsman 10-50X60 SD
improved resolution and image clarity. Elevation adjustment has also been z RRP: £979-£1,073
increased by 25% over the original specification. Multi coated Japanese z CONTACT: Highland Outdoors.
lenses and a 30mm body tube, help increase light transmission. The Big www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
Nikko can also be supplied with Mil Dot or NATO style reticles, along with a
Scopes | AIRGUNS
KAHLES K1050 10-50X56 FT

Top British FT shooter, Matt Hirst, had a hand in the design and development of
this dedicated FT scope, and it certainly comes with an interesting specification.
Most notable is that top mounted 125mm parallax adjustment wheel, and whilst it
means it may have to be taken off for storage in a guncase, there's no doubting
the slick handling in the heat of battle. This model has a 30mm body tube, and
weighs 37.1 oz. Parallax is from 9yds to 65yds, and an MHR reticle is also
incorporated. 1/8 MOA turrets are utilised, and all adjustments are smooth in
operation, and nicely damped. Image quality is excellent, with an impressively
shallow depth of field, whilst build quality is also spot on- as you would of course
expect, given the RRP's.
z NAME: £2,599. Silver £2,380
z CONTACT: RUAG Ammotec. www.ruag.co.uk
Kahles 10-50X56 FT. Note
www.kahles.at the unusual top wheel
SIGHTRON SIII 10-50X60

Sightron’s SIII is popular Sightron's reputation for high grade lenses and overall build quality, has generated plenty of
on the FT circuit
brand loyalty over the last few years, and with top shots such as John Costello nailing a World
Championship with one, the brand has been elevated to the top table. All Sightron SIII series
scopes feature what the manufacturer calls ZACT-7, which is a seven layer multi coating,
applied to the precision ground lenses, and a 30mm body tube constructed from aircraft grade
aluminium also features, along with their Exac Track windage and elevation adjustment system.
Add in a lifetime warranty and the usual assurances of fogproof, shockproof, and
waterproof, and the case for these classy optics stacks up nicely.
WGM14 - Optics Warehouse_WHAT GUN ADS 18/07/2018 16:52 Page 1
z NAME: Sightron SIII 10-50X60
z PRICE: £1,375
z CONTACT: Optics Warehouse. www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
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CLOTHING | Realtree
Realtree | CLOTHING
Realtree
MAX-5 ™
The hardest working camo for

the hardest working hunters
Realtree MAX5 was built

with Wildfowlers in mind, is
Realtree MAX-5 is the perfect
filled with cattails, reeds, multi-use camo for marshes,
cane and grasses to blend
into flooded marshes. estuaries, agricultural fields,
Plus corn, wheat, oats and
sunflowers to hide you in open mud flats, grasslands and
fields. It has branches, twigs and
leaves that work in flooded timber.
other open habitat
And with open areas that mimic
mud, water, bark and shadows, Made to be versatile, Max-5 is From the words of the Realtree
MAX-5 literally adds another layer great when inland goose or duck designer and President Bill Jordan,
of invisibility to camo - no matter flighting and even pigeon decoying “Never before has a pattern
where you are or how you use it. on the summer crops and stubbles! offered so many natural elements
All MAX-5 pattern elements At a distance, the pattern and such a wide array of natural
are strategically placed to create obliterates the human outline tones, shadows and colours.”
super-realistic tone, contrast completely. The result? – www.realtreeglobal.com
and shadow. Viewed up close, Maximum effectiveness for @realtreeglobal
MAX-5 offers incredible detail. your wildfowling success. #RealtreeMax5
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CLOTHING | Realtree
Wildfowling with
Realtree
Tried, Tested and True methods still pay dividends
‘Old Timers’ love to give a blank flight and having several without disturbance, this is where there are a few questions you
advice, and why not? After all, birds in your bag. The number one a good decoy comes into play. need to think about. How long
they’ve been around longer than most rule when it comes to calling is Your decoys might be a bit worn will it take you to reach the
of us, and maybe they figure it’s part practice. Spend time researching and tired from your previous shooting birds? How many birds are you
of their civic duty to pass on wisdom. the sound you are trying to mimic; it season, repair any holes from shotgun expecting to see? Are there any
Of course, if you’re not an ‘old- needs to be as realistic as possible. pellets, touch up worn paint jobs and obstacles that could potentially
timer’, you often ignore guidance Remember, make sure your replace missing anchor weights. be an issue? Will changes in
handed down by elders. But when call is appropriate for the quarry Once your decoys are ready it’s weather conditions affect your
it comes to wildfowling, that can you are trying to call, if you use the time to get them rigged up. There are path? If you can confidently
be a mistake. In fact, some of the wrong one, the birds will take notice. many different ways to rig decoys, reach your shooting spot without
best tips we’ve received came from the conventional way is to tie cord to any disturbance you will have
guys who started hunting with FLAGS the keel and then wrap it around the a better chance of success.
lead shot and wooden decoys! Flags are very handy tools, they decoy’s neck. This style of rigging Remember, stalking is
- It’s that time of the year are designed to imitate landing could potential wear away the paint. incredibly exciting but it is a very
where eager wildfowlers will be and wing stretches. They are Another way to set your rig would challenging sport that takes a
busy preparing for their first duck operated by hand in a very simple be to tie a tangle-free cord to the mixture of skill and timing.
or goose shoot of the season. fashion, just a few flicks of the lowest hole on the front of the decoy, Finally, cook it! Game
Wildfowling requires considerable wrist. If timed correctly you’ll which would allow you to wrap it up birds are so versatile and such
stamina and patience, so before be surprised how affective they around the keel and use the notch succulent meat, it can taste
you rush off to the foreshore, splash can be. Be sure not to overdo it, at the front to keep the cord secure. so good in a variety of ways.
pond or riverbank make sure you the aim is to tease the birds. If you use tangle-free cord you will You don’t just have to roast
have planned your chosen method. be able to carry several decoys at it like us Old-Timers or our
DECOYS – IT’S A once without getting them tied up. grandparents. Curry, Stir-Fry,
CALLING STRING THING! Pitta’s, Casserole, marinade the
Calling is a difficult skill to master, if Decoys play an important part of ROUGH SHOOTING list is endless, give it a try!
not used correctly your quarry won’t your wildfowling shooting. Your Stalking can be testing and #GameForTheTable
venture in your direction. Learning this quarry need to think that the area frustrating, but also rewarding. www.realtreeglobal.com
skill can make the difference between is clear and that they can land When deciding your stalking route @RealtreeGlobal
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Here are a few of our
favourite wildfowling
tips from Realtree
‘Old Timers’:
z Make sure that your gun is
up to the job. Wildfowling can
take you to some nasty terrain with
mud, sand and silt lurking, waiting to
get into every moving part of your gun.
Ensure your gun is in tiptop condition;
everything is tight and in good working
order. Recoil from heavy cartridges can
rattle the gun as well so it's important
you have a gun that's up to the job.
z Best wildfowling weather
is when it's windy, cold and
raining... They go hand in hand
with wildfowling, so after the shoot,
ensure that you strip your gun down
and give it a good clean and some oil.
z Our team are huge Max-5 fans
when it comes to wildfowling,
as it seems to fit in everywhere.
Stubble fields, Marshland and riverbanks
are all covered with this camouflage
thanks to the green, browns and light
straw coloured pattern. The Deerhunter
Muflon winter outfit keeps me warm, dry
and hidden on those long winter goose
flights. You’ll want layers but nothing too
bulky so you can still move with ease.
z ‘Old-Timers’ wanted mallards and
geese with their feet down and wings
back before shooting. But when it came
to sneaky wood ducks, they didn’t wait.
When a woodie is in range – no matter
if its’ streaking past your spread or
zipping overhead – it’s time to shoot!
z Learn how to call. Practice those
calls, it will pay off when you learn to hit
the right tones and master the different
styles of the calls, but most of all it’s
great fun, especially when you practice
with some buddies or even the kids!
z Cover Up. Make sure your bright
white face and hands are covered. As
the sunsets or turns they can stick out
like beacons. Face Paint, if you’re into
tribal painting is a fun way escpaiclly is
you are young! But for us Old Timers, a
lightweight face veil will do the trick just
fine! Lightweight gloves so you can feel
the movement of your gun, we like ones
with the trigger finger pull-off or thin liner
gloves with grip are just as good, especially
in the winter months you can keep your
heavy weight on over the top and slip
them off as it gets closer to flight time!
z Take a dog! Lastly, our advice
is never go wildfowling without a dog
unless you are on an inland flight on
the stubble fields where you can mark
and collect your quarry easily. Rivers,
ponds and the foreshore will require a
strong swimming dog to retrieve the
birds you have shot, otherwise you
stand a chance of loosing your hard
earned and potentially tasty quarry.

CLOTHING | Guide to Camo Patterns
A GUIDE TO CAMO PATTERNS

What’s still relevant in 2018 for camo patterns?
The subject of camo is fascinating, even smattering of greens and blacks do seem to blend everything you wear and carry. Equally so the
the maddest looking designs seem to in just about anywhere. The longer range ability ability to cover/paint items including guns etc. The
work as most quarry species do not see of patterns is debatable as the darker they are dipping (wet transfer) process has been perfected
their world in colours but in monochrome the more they will blob out; form one anonymous by Hydrographics and painting by the Cerakote
(black & white), so if it serves to disguise dark mass. This is unavoidable as the designs are process and similar systems. A throwback to military
the wearer it’s doing its job. Personal necessarily small to fit onto clothing so lose their sniping is the high concealment Ghillie and cut-
preferences aside; those that offer the majority effect rapidly. Camo does not stop at clothing leaf suits that give a 3-D effect to totally merge into
of browns, ochre’s, yellows, greys etc with just a and extends to equipment too, so you can match the surroundings and ideal for ambush hunters.
REALTREE PATTERNS
MAX-1 XT™
Allows hunters to extend their hunt
into all types of terrain, as it blends
into the smallest amount of cover
available, or none. It’s perfect for
any open-country scenario but is
incredibly effective in woody cover
too. And truly opens new hunting
opportunities for hunters everywhere.
XTRA®
This new pattern blends perfectly year MAX-5®
round in a variety of habitats and is best Built with wildfowlers in mind, it’s filled with cattails, reeds, cane and grasses to
from the leaf change of fall through blend into flooded marshes. Plus, corn, wheat, oats and sunflowers to hide you in
winter, then again in early spring before open fields. It has branches, twigs and leaves that work in flooded timber. And
green-out. Using proprietary printing with open areas that mimic mud, water, bark and shadows and literally adds
technology, it layers sharp foreground another layer of invisibility to camo – no matter how you use it.
elements over a progressively ghosted
mid-ground and very soft background.
The versatile design includes tree trunks,
large and small limbs, leaves of many types and colours, and large open areas. XTRA® GREEN
This one is the best early-season pattern
on the market. Use it from early fall
hunting, until the leaves change, and
ORIGINAL then again from mid to late summer. It’s
Realtree has brought their first ever also perfect any time the season or
pattern back due to consumer response. situation calls for green. Proprietary
It has a true retro look, some might even printing technology creates three distinct
say basic. But it still achieves the layers, which combines leaves, colours,
mission of breaking up and disguising open areas, and extreme contrast in a
the wearer in a wide variety of hunting multidirectional design that blends with nearly any green habitat. Realtree Xtra
scenarios from bird hunting to big game. Green camo provides ultimate versatility.
Jack Pyke of England

www.thatchreed.co.uk
ENGLISH OAK WILD TREES GRASSLAND
Designers Jack Pyke say English Oak was purpose built grass, dying reed stems and other flora found over wet
for the UK countryside. The pattern is quite vertical with lands/marshes. English Woodland is a less photo-
heavy tree limbs and green and brown oak leaves on a realistic design, with a more green/grey bias shapes
ENGLISH WOODLAND buff base. Wild Trees Grassland it has a light base are less specific and strike a good balance between
overlaid with a frugal dash of brown leaves, straggly rye other patterns.
Guide to Camo Patterns | CLOTHING
WGS/18/3c/g
MOSSY OAK
Probably the second most BRUSH™

successful US designer of This open land pattern uses grasses,
camo patterns, Mossy Oak dirt, natural brush elements and
has really upped its game subtle shadows to provide a pattern
over the last few years that offered good concealment in
a terrain that provides little. Brush
could be worth a look for the UK.
GRASS BLADES
Grass Blades features a precise
arrangement of individual blades of
grass, whether windblown, broken
NEW BREAK-UP® or bent, onto a background of thatch
Featuring an all-new, computer- consisting of lesser or dead grass, to
enhanced, realistic bark background, create the perfect pure grass pattern.
it has sense of texture and depth. With Carefully placed shadows from the
the addition of soft, grey oak limbs DUCK BLIND™ main grass arranged atop the thatch,
and deep ghost shadows for further Different tones represent wet and which incorporates light to dark spots
3-D illusion; the natural contrast dry ground, with elements of millet, as seen in nature, creates depth
found in the woods is well replicated. wild oats, corn stalks, phragmites, that gives Shadow Grass Blades a
Johnson grass and soybeans realistic 3D appearance and superior
selected and placed to achieve ability to break up a hunter’s outline.
maximum effect. Shadows enhance
depth and create a 3-D effect.
Muted shades of brown, tan, grey
and soft black are incorporated
for blending into harvested fields,
marshes and wetland environments.
OBSESSION™ SHADOW GRASS®

Offers a lighter digitized background Another waterfowl pattern it uses
creating more versatile blending photo-realistic elements and
characteristics in a wider variety incorporates depth with the use of WINTER™
of environments. The pattern shadows. With highly realistic images, Made for hunting in winter woods,
uses a combination of elements, a computer-enhanced background of this pattern takes the same natural
like the same realistic limbs and digitized red oak bark is overlaid on colours and digitally enhanced
ghost shadows used in New a subtly mottled Bottomland pattern. elements found in Break-Up and
Break-Up, and new, carefully In addition, the natural colours were pairs them with a natural snow base.
selected fall-tone elements mixed enhanced to deliver better definition The same theme as Hardwoods
with green leaves and vines. and higher contrast for a 3-D effect. Snow and equally effective.
BEST OF THE REST
A-TACS
A-TACS Camo (Advanced Tactical
Concealment System) is a hybrid
concept. It replaces square pixels
with organic shapes and though still
digital in concept is more natural in
appearance. It uses small patterns
BUFFALO CAMO to create larger more distinct shapes
The design is quite open with a light tan base interspersed designed to work at a distance to minimize blob out. More effective
with dark grey and primarily brown (tree bark style) tree use of colour-range produces a better concealment system and is
limbs with a few lighter brown and green highlights. The created using a far greater range of inter-mingled natural colours than
effect is good and gives a near 3-D view, plus offers a low was previously possible. The overall base colour is a neutral tan which
blob-out factor and near see through ability. This is aided is designed for use in open, rocky or arid environments. A-TACS is
by the starkly contrasting and darker tree limbs on top. available in several colour options to suit various needs and terrains.
DEERHUNTER INNOVATION -
Deerhunter www.deerhunter.eu
Designed specifically for Europe.
Though the inclusion of images
like acorns and fungus along with
obligatory tree limbs etc. look a bit
odd. However, it proves effective close
to the ground and in woodlands.

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CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
WGM.18/101/d
WGM/18/94/f
Clothing for Shooters | CLOTHING
Clothing for
SHOOTERS
Being protected from the elements is vital, as the UK’s shooters are out in all
weather conditions. Here’s a selection of what’s available
ARXUS PRIMO CANVAS ZIP WELLIES

Reviewer: Chris Parkin
These lightweight (1250 FIELD TEST
grams each) boots have Out shooting, the resistance of the
a full length rear zip and uppers to snagging and abrasion on
adjustable calf buckle foliage was impressive for a boot of
to tighten everything in such delicate feel. Step in/step out
around the leather-rimmed access was excellent though and
top piping. They have a 2mm you could comfortably walk shorter
neoprene lining, with a removable, distances with the heel support
washable EVA insole for walking keeping the foot in place with the
comfort. They look are a little boot unzipped and loose, its twin
unconventional, as the expected sided gusset exhibiting quite a lot
green rubber lower half blends of natural spring to remain folded
into a contrasting canvas upper for closed, rather than falling wide open.
additional protection from thorns. Driving was also never an issue.
The sole is an open cleated, high
grip design and are quite thin, so CONCLUSION
that you get a very good tactile Arxus wellies have proven quiet,
feel for the ground but over uneven tactile and durable for my feet
terrain. They are quiet to walk in but I would prefer a thicker,
and comfortable for significant stiffer underfoot layer with more
distance on hard flat ground. padding over rough ground
The soles were grippy on most surfaces with decent shedding capability from the medium rubber
z NAME: Arxus Primo Canvas Zip Wellies
z PRICE: £235
z SIZES: 3.5 to 12
z CONTACT:
Hammond Sporting.
www.hammondsporting.co.uk
Arxus Primo Canvas Zip Wellies
CLOTHING | Clothing for Shooters
MACWET LONG MESH SPORTS GLOVES DARN TOUGH SOCKS

Reviewer: Graham Allen Reviewer: Graham Allen
I’ve been using MacWet gloves for years now and it’s amazing how many other These socks are made or finish. I’ve not worn them in
people I see wearing them; I obviously see a lot of shooters with them on but I’ve from a mixture of 64% warm weather, so I’ll just have
recently seen dog walkers and postmen too! They are incredibly light at only 55 Merino wool, 33% Nylon to take Darn Tough’s word for it
grams a pair but even in really cold weather keep your hands warm, even when and 3% Lycra and are that they’re not too warm when
wet, thanks to the Aquatec material. The long cuff and elasticated adjuster that is backed by a lifetime the sun actually comes out. All
secured with Velcro stops draughts getting up your sleeves. They are great value guarantee. They’re really in all, a very comfortable and
for money and available in a variety of colours and sizes, they are highly warm in cold weather and don’t impressive pair of socks!
recommended! slip down into my boots like
others do. They’re not
MacWet gloves are too thick either, as
perfect for any situation thicker socks can These Darn Tough
often make your socks are exactly
feet feel cramped that!
and end up making
walking uncomfortable.
The material wicks
moisture away from
your feet, so there’s no
clammy feeling, even after
an extended period. The
high-density knitting doesn’t
have any seems for enhanced
comfort and I really couldn’t
find fault with the material, build
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION z NAME: Darn Tough Hunter socks
z NAME: MacWet Long Mesh Sports Gloves z SIZES: 2.5-5 to 14-16
z PRICED AT £27.99 z PRICE: Around £20-£25
z CONTACT. MacWet. www.macwet.com z CONTACT: GDA Ltd. www.cdalimited.co.uk
JACK PYKE COUNTRYMAN TROUSERS

Jack Pyke’s Countryman the fit of the legs, with a mesh
trousers are a dark green lining further aiding breathability
cotton canvas fabric, for the windproof material offering
reinforced with 600D all day comfort that has proven its
Waterproof Oxford Cordura durability to this reviewer. Not too
at the knees. The mid-weight expensive to be frightened to wear
fabric offers excellent breathability in arduous environments, with light
with silent movement, yet the rainwater shedding characteristics
reinforced knees and seat keeps and thankfully, quiet to walk in with
high wear regions free from damage the 600D materials preventing any
and resists tears. Thorns won’t ‘pull’ seepage when kneeling
threads from the fabric and protect on wet ground.
your legs when moving through
brambles and other heavy foliage.
Pockets are sited at the front
of the hips with another cargo
pocket closed with poppers on each
thigh, there are no rear hip pockets
however. Elasticated and Velcro
adjustable cuffs are sited at the
hem of each leg to close securely
over your boots. A secure button at
the waistband sits above a zip fly,
Pockets are
with multiple belt loops to hold a situated on
belt. Articulated knees streamline both legs
z NAME: Jack Pyke Countryman Trousers
z COLOUR: Hunters Green
z SIZES: Small to XXXL
z PRICE: £54.95
z CONTACT: Jack Pyke. www.jackpyke.co.uk
Jack Pyke Countryman Trousers offer great value
Clothing for Shooters | CLOTHING
PINEWOOD HURRICANE SWEATER

This jumper is a 50% Wool/50% your neck to seal out drafts,
Acrylic mix ‘knitted’ jumper for with the membrane’s laminated
those days when temperatures drop material fully elasticated to
dramatically. Lined with a 100% ensure total freedom of silent
Polyester windproof membrane, movement. Shoulders feature
the outer is water resistant, external Polyester reinforcement
although the seams aren’t fully panels that will seat your gun’s
taped for complete waterproofing. sling long term, protecting the
The high soft collar wraps right wool from bobbling, as well as
up under your chin and around helping grip. Elbows are also
similarly protected for general
wear and tear resistance,
especially when crawling.
Dark Green, Brown and Dark
Grey colours are available, along
with a specific ladies’ fit. The
half zip enables a fair amount
of ventilation during arduous
movement that builds up your core
temperature and humidity within
the membrane, as these kinds of
linings are not totally breathable
(the cost of superb wind proofing).
Sizing from Small to 3XL should
accommodate most wearers
Reinforced shoulders aid grip for your rifle’s sling and the look is deluxe, so quite
and resist bobbling suitable for après shoot wear.
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The Pinewood Hurricane Sweater has a 100% Polyester windproof membrane
RIDGELINE TORRENT EURO II JACKET

The Torrent Euro II Jacket is manufactured from of protection at this area. Personally, I feel
If you’re looking for Ridgeline’s own unique ‘seam-sealed’ 3-layer RL some jackets can be overly long and therefore
a well-featured, high- ‘Quiettex’ material, incorporating a 100% waterproof, restrict movement, which is not the case here,
quality, well-designed
jacket, then the breathable and windproof laminated Polyester shell; as it has a generous, yet sensible cut.
Ridgeline Torrent Euro this material is also highly abrasion resistant and as It boasts two deep, double press stud fastened
II should be high on the name implies, is very quiet. The outer is soft to the cargo pockets, with two lined hand warmer chest
your list touch and overall the jacket is surprisingly light pockets above. On the inside, you have two large
in weight; so, the emphasis is very much on zip close pockets with an extra open mesh Velcro
keeping you dry, rather than overly warm. tab fasten pocket on the inside left of the garment.
However, it does offers a reasonable The high stand up padded storm collar features
amount of padding (insulation) plus a a generously sized wired and 3-way draw cord
mesh lining is in evidence, allowing toggle adjustable zip detachable peaked hood. The
the wearer to decide what to wear front fastens with a heavy-duty two-way rustproof
underneath to suit the temperature, zip and press stud down overflap, while the cuffs
as it is windproof and breathable. are part elasticated and include a Velcro strap
fastener for cinching tight around the wrists.
BELOW THE WAIST Another useful pocket is found on the inside of
Interestingly, the Torrent the storm flap. This zip fastened ‘vertical’ opener
isn’t of a ‘usual’ full ¾ length is ideal for storing your FAC, shoot permission
design but does comfortably and/or car keys. The jacket also features a vented
extend low enough below the back and generously sized underarm waterproof
waist to offer a satisfactory level zip close vents for temperature regulation.
z NAME: Ridgeline Torrent Euro II Jacket (Sizes S-5XL)
z PRICE: SRP £114.99
z COLURS: Olive Green or Teak
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What’s New?
Pete Moore rounds up some kit to consider for 2018
Tiny Tactical Chapuis ROLS, just one of RayTrade’s new acquisitions
Anschutz’s 1771 is a small frame,

centrefire hunter available in a small
range of calibres from 17 Hornet to
tube and telescopic butt and A2
pistol grip. Also fitted a Picatinny
rail onto the 12mm dovetail to
RayTrade acquires
300 AAC Blackout in several versions.
New and different is the Tactical,
chambered in 222/223 Rem it shows
make a mini tactical gun. Feed is
from a 4-round detachable box
mag and the trigger is adjustable
new agencies
a light/medium, 20” 1-9” rifling twist from 300 to 800-grams. RayTrade UK Ltd the new Barnes, the Winchester 1887 shotgun, plus
barrelled action set in an MDT LSS Visit; RUAG AMMOTEC UK Remington and Marlin importers have Sharps rifles and the Spencer.
chassis system with AR15 buffer Ltd www.ruag.co.uk added three other brands to their Heym make the straight pull SR30
portfolio in the form of Chiappa/Armi and bolt-action SR 21 plus a range
Sport, Heym and Chapuis. From the of double guns. Chapuis’s ROLS
top then; Chiappa offer a range of 22 is a straight-pull, switch-barrel
rifles including an M4-type semi-auto that bears more than a passing
and M1 Carbine, a classic lever-action resemblance to Blaser’s R8, we
and a funny little single shot the Little have arranged samples for testing.
Badger. Next Armi Sport has a range Visit; RayTrade UK Limited
Anschutz’s new compact Tactical 1771 it’s a shooter! of centrefire lever-actions including www.raytradeuk.co.uk
Tippman Arms’
M4-22 Tactical Rifle NEW
Tippman Arms’ M4-22 Tactical Rifle is notable as it looks identical to the 223
TRIPOD
an M4 carbine-type, with a 6-position, clip but has a slide-off outer sleeve to
telescopic butt, 4-way, Picatinny forend reveal a side-loading inner feed system.
and iron sights. Similar is the Elite L but It comes with fold-down/flip-up iron
with an M-Lok free-float forend. Both sights, 2 x 20-round magazines, threaded
have flat-topped receivers and an all- ½ x 28 UNEF with muzzle brake, hard
metal build. The upper receiver shows case and two removable short Picatinny
an ejection port cover, case deflector sections. Overall an excellent 22 AR!
and functioning forward assists system. Visit: Shooting Supplies Ltd; Spartan launch
their new
Feed is from a 20-round magazine, www.shootingsuppliesltd.co.uk Sentinel series
of shooting
tripods
Tippman M4 Elite L, nice 22 AR
with all metal receiver
Spartan Precision Equipment famous for their Javelin bipod

and Kapita tripod have now launched new products; the
Sentinel Woodland and Mountain tripods. Essentially an
improved Kapita, the build is stronger and more rigid with
improved materials and leg locking systems. It still uses their
patented spigot/magnetic attachment system, but they have
improved the head locking ring for easier operation, they’ve
also offer optional snow baskets to the dual tip feet. Plus,
legs are removable, so you can have a long-legged bipod or
single stick/trekking pole. A set of short legs can also convert
the Sentinel’s head section into a compact bench tripod.
Visit: Spartan Precision Equipment; www.javelinbipod.co.uk
What's New? | FIREARMS
Pulsar Accolade
thermal binos;
interesting…
King
Boxer!
NDH Firearms are now
handling the Turkish-
The Accu-Tac bipod range is a practical
modern design with models for all needs made Derya Mk-12
semi auto, box mag
Accolade fed practical shotgun.

AR15-like it’s a sleek
looking gun with a slim
Pulsar’s Accolade series of thermal forend and wrap-around
imaging binoculars consists of gas/piston system. It is
two models, the XP50 and XQ38. available in 12 gauge
Waterproof to IPX7 standards, they with either a 2 ¾ or 3”
use a wide detection range of up
to 1829m, on the XP50, as well as ACCU-TAC chamber and features
a polymer, telescopic
SOLID
a native magnification of 2.5x with AR15 stock with
8.0x digital zoom providing a 20.0x adjustable cheek piece,
total magnification. The XQ38 has forward angled grip, with
SUPPORT
a detection range of 1349m and a an MC-3 mobile choke
native magnification of 3.1x with a 4x set. It included three sets
smooth digital zoom, providing 12.4x of iron sights: MBUS
total magnification. These models pop-ups, offset units
both have a smooth 50HZ refresh Accu-Tac bipods are built with performance and strength in mind. With and a D-handle, there’s
rate, but different objective lens sizes, nine models available they are made of high strength aluminium alloy also a combination tool
as well as a stadiametric rangefinder, and hard-anodised. They all offer cant and some models can pan too for stripping and choke
frost-resistant AMOLED display, and the leg gape is wide. Two version do not have length-adjustable changing and it comes The Derya
picture-in-picture mode and much legs but the other seven do and they are models suited to all shooting in a plastic hard case. Mk-12, the
more. Also including integral Video needs. Unusual is the fact the legs can be deployed vertically and at The barrel is 24” long latest box mag
practical shotgun
Recorder and Wi-Fi, so users can 45°forward and back and stowed at 90° parallel with the forend. There and the action is side-
stream videos. Both utilises Pulsar’s are two option quick detachable or fixed. Mounting is for a Picatinny rail, cocking with the handle reversible. Also
quick-change B-Pack battery system. or screw-on bases (available as extra). Feet are rubber, but a set of steel supplied 2, 5 and 10-shot magazines.
Visit: Thomas Jacks Ltd; spikes can be substituted. In use they prove rigid and totally stable. Visit: www.ndh-firearms.com
www.thomasjacks.co.uk Visit: Optics Warehouse, www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
Two to look out for MERKEL GEAR

This year two rifles stood out as Second is the Barrett Fieldcraft Now available in the UK through with two Merino layers, combines
different, both of which are featured (www.edgarbrothers.com), which Viking Arms, Merkel GEAR with a light fleece, this jacket will
in the bolt-action rifle listings section. is an ultra-light hunter. The stock is hunting clothing has gained an be your reliable companion from
First Mausers M18 (www.blaser- Kevlar and the 22” barrelled action excellent reputation since its May to late winter. RRP £270.23
sporting.com), this is a basic and stainless, with a ½ x 20 UNF thread. introduction in 2016. Products Visit: www.merkel-gear.com
practical hunting rifle featuring a To save weight everything is scaled include the all-season, Palearctic www.vikingshoot.com
5-round detachable box magazine down with a tiny, fluted bolt, top- MNTN (Mountain) trousers. The
and decent synthetic stock. Well loading, blind box magazine and breathable, cross-elastic and
built and solid it features a 22” slimmed down action. It tips the scale robust 37.5TM double-weave,
barrel threaded 15x1mm in a range around 5.5 lbs and is available in stretch fabric in combination
of sensible calibres. Best of all is several short and long action calibres, with waterproof, breathable
the price, given the name, it’s under not cheap at £2700-ish, but it’s the knee and backside parts
£800, making it quite a bargain. one if you want a true light rifle. made of Oxford-nylon
(37.5TM-Technology) makes
them ideal for all outdoor
Barrett Fieldcraft, this use. This is paired with the
lightweight hunter is a
minimalistic design innovative MaxComfort
waistband system and
a fantastic cut. RRP
£180.14. Next the
Palearctic 365 Jacket is
abrasion-resistant, light
and 100% windproof. It
is constructed of 3-layer-
laminate with integrated
37.5®-membrane which
offers protection from damp
weather and the cold. Inside,
Mauser M12; a solid a waffle-fleece-backing warms
and practical hunter that you and directs excess heat
won’t break the bank away from the body thanks to its Merkel Gear’s new clothing line, here
special microstructure. Modular we see the Palearctic 365 Jacket
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Firearms
Accessories
TIER-ONE T1 TAC BIPOD
Adding to Tier-One’s FTR bipods, interfaces, with sling stud and AI Price:
5
is their first model for sporting spigot. Pan and tilt is incorporated £79.9
use, the T1. It’s manufactured at the rear via a pod-lock lever,
from 7075 aluminium, Mil-Spec, with a 12° cant each side. Legs
anodised hard-coated with are spring-loaded with a height
oxide-coated, stainless-steel adjustment between 7-9” with
components and weighs 300- a 50° gape and a 7-9” footprint
grams; lighter than a Harris with included rubber feet; claw
BRS (397-grams), available and spike options available. Legs
with Picatinny and optional QD fold forward or back as required.
z CONTACT: www.ruag.co.uk
z PRICE: From £269.95
CANNAE TRANSPORT TACTICAL DUFFLE BAG

Made of 500D Cordura with tough Duraflex buckles and hardware, including
unbreakable handles and attachments as well as twin internal dividers,
adjustable Velcro in four locations the Cannae Transport makes for a good
choice for holding gear. With plenty of internal storage with change to extend
the internal ‘boot’ pockets and option to add on a variety of Molle attachments
for hardware and strapped on shooting accessories. With an overall capacity
Price from of 60-litres measuring 650x350mm, weighing 1.6kg, with a padded strap
:
£269.95 and palm-filling grab handles spreads the weight for a comfortable carry.
z CONTACT: Scott Country, www.scottcountry.co.uk
z PRICE: £79.95
Price:
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HIGH CALIBRE COATINGS

High Calibre Coatings owned by Mark Dunford offers an accredited and thorough
Cerakote application service for firearms and accessories of all types. It is a
tough paint formulated for covering jobs like those with a variety of finishes and
affects, from total camouflage to flat colours. Involving the rifle being stripped,
z CONTACT: High Calibre Coatings, www.hccoatings.co.uk taken apart and de-greased, with areas being masked off to prevent damage and
z PRICE: £275.00 being prepared for the finish which is hand-sprayed. The finish offers protection
and a new lease of life to items while being tough and attractive.
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BROWNINGS HELL’S CANYON 2 CLOTHING

The range offers a modern, technical resistant ultra-silent fabric, wind-
and lighter weight approach, in a resistant, breathable, water-repellent
choice of green, photo-realistic camo and anti-microbial. Both items are
and the newer A-TACS AU Camo comfortable, well-made and available
[Arid Urban] developed by Digital in small, medium, large, XL, XXL
Concealment Systems in a choice and XXXL. Along with that comes a
of jacket and trousers with a variety complimentary range of accessories,
of accessories. The jacket and the beanie/quick cover or buff, Speed
trousers are a lighter build than the baseball cap, Trailhead balaclava,
XPO range, with three-layer water- quick cover and Phase Liner gloves.
z CONTACT: Browning UK, www.browning.eu
z PRICE: Jacket £139.99 / Trousers £99.99 / Trailhead Prices from
:
Balaclava £35.00 / Speed Baseball Cap £18.00 / £18.00
Phase Liner Gloves £35.00 / Quick Cover £18.00
CZ527 10MOA Price: SPORTSMATCH SPIRIT

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PICATINNY RAIL £65.0 LEVEL MOUNTS
Made in the UK, using a high- A range of useful scope-mountable level
grade aircraft aluminium the rails are bubbles with four spirit level mount options
anodised with a high-quality black finish. to choose from the SP1, SP2, SP3 and
All offer a 10 MOA base (except the 455 model) SP4. The SP1 caters for scopes with a 1”
which allows more scope elevation, all rails include body tube and its similar companion the
screws and Allen keys. This incorporates a true MIL- SP2 which is slightly longer to bridge-over
STD-1913 build as well as this design extends the mounts designed for 30mm body tubes.
length allowing easier mounting for perfect eye relief The SP3 will suit both prone or freehand
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION shots because of its flush to the rifle design.
on longer scopes, as well as NV equipment. Fitting is
simple and secure; the underside is cut with two z CONTACT: www.bartongunworks.com The SP4 is the
compatible 15mm sockets that locate over the www.edgarbrothers.com most versatile
existing dovetail receiver bridges. Two Allen screws z PRICE: £65.00 option and easy
per bridge ensures an 100% fit. to read in your
peripheral vision
with a plus
point being its
NITE SITE SPOTTERXTREME tool-free ease
The hand-held digital viewer from Nite Site comes in at 13”x7”x4.5” of attachment
wide with a weight of 1300-grams, the viewing screen is 75x55mm and fitting.
with an improved 20x magnification, at the rear above is a charging
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socket and below the IR intensity adjuster knob and the 3-position Prices fr
control switch. At the base of the handle are a 3.5mm/4-pin video £33.95
out socket and below it an external battery supply jack-in point.
Price: Battery and lead are optional extras. Plus, a slot for a strap. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
£590 This product adds a new dimension to night hunting and
.00 security with a 20-hour run time (depending on the IR use). z CONTACT: Sportsmatch UK,
www.sportsmatch-uk.
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z PRICE: SP1 £36.95 / SP2
z CONTACT: Nite Site, www.nitesite.co.uk £40.95 / SP3 £40.95 /
z PRICE: £590.00 SP4 £33.95
NAPIER TRUCK CLICK

Made of powder-coated steel box section tubing, it consists of a folding bipod
base with a telescopic, height adjustable arm with a hook on the end for the
winch and the support arm that attaches to the ball hitch. Coming together in a
strong, compartmented, rip stock, PVC material tote bag for easy transport. The
bipod-type base and height adjustable arm assembly fold up easily for storage.
Also included is an Apex Auto Lift (complete with gambrel) and their Aqua Sack
(2-litre container for hand and carcass washing). The set-up is simple and sturdy
with a capacity of 200kg, with the auto-lift it becomes no effort involved lifting
and handling.
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HOWA AUSSIE PRECISION CHASSIS STOCK

For the Howa 1500 also fitting the Weatherby Vanguard the Howa chassis stock
measures 16.5”, with the long rigid design it requires no bedding and accepts the
standard Howa floor plate magazine system (short action only), or Legacy Sports
box mag kit. The rear is threaded to accept an AR15 buffer tube with Aussie
Precision fitting a Luth MBA-4, up front is a 17” octagonal, ventilated, free-float
z CONTACT: Highland Outdoors; www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk tube that accepts M-Lok accessories. Including a fitted Hogue rubber pistol grip
z PRICE: Black £619.00 / FDE or Multi-Cam £649.99 and spacer/mounting block, finished in a variety of Cerakote options and the
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KG RIFLE & PISTOL PACK CZ 455 FLYWEIGHT TRIGGER

A practical cleaning kit for the rifle shooter when keeping a rifle clean is top It comes pre-assembled in an aluminium body frame and can be fitted to
priority, it includes KG1 Carbon Remover (for cleaning use after KG3), KG3 CZ455’s from gun numbers A956497 upwards. Using the pre-existing
Solvent and De-greaser (recommended to remove any residue), KG4 Gun Oil body pins, it comes with 2x Allen keys and spare body pin, along with a
(intended if you plan to store the rifle) and KG12 Copper Solvent (for removing new trigger guard plate. It comes pre-set to 3 N, adjustment is via the
copper during the cleaning process). The pack contains the right products to four screws in the base of the aluminum case. In this, you can vary the
keep guns in top shooting condition and with the benefit of all-in-one cleaning weight, set 1st and 2nd stage pull, or even negate the 1st stage
products. This process is made even easier using the industry standard SureShot completely, adjust pull length and set sear height. The Flyweight offers
accessories like the rifle rod, copper brush and patches. more adjustability and a better blade.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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HAZARD 4 BATTLE AXE GUITAR SHAPED RIFLE CASE

A discreet travel option for rifles, this case AR15 length rifles or Airgun Carbines. As well
features a single carry handle and YKK as space for the rifles you can pack various
zippers that can be padlocked together for accessories around them and with D-Rings
extra security. The case is heavily padded either side of the carry handle for an optional
with a soft inner lining, opened up it shows shoulder strap. It has an overall weight
a 41” (105cm) with twin inner pocket with of 1850-grams and external dimensions
padded dividers that can easily hold two of 41.3”x18.1”x3.9” (105x46x10cm)
Price:
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Holosun HS403A Parallax Free Holosun HS502CU 30 mm Tube Holosun HS510C Circle Dot &
Red Dot £181.99 Red Dot optic, dual reticle £294.99 Solar Sight £327.99
FAB Defence GLR16 Buttstock FAB Defence Folding Pistol Grip FAB Defence FGGS Folding
with Cheek Rest £59.99 AR15 Black £34.99 Vertical Foregrip Black £32.99
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Bolt-action
centre fire rifles 2018
Pete Moore looks
at the latest long
guns for 2018
A few rifles caught my eye
this year from Mauser,
Sauer, Sabatti and
Remington. RayTrade UK have
also picked up the pace as they now
have Heym and a new rifle from One of the rising stars of
2018; Mauser’s M18 offers
Chapuis called the ROLS, which looks a basic and practical hunter
not dissimilar to a top German make!
MPR WRAITH
Mayfair Engineering;
www.mayfairengineering.com
Mayfair Engineering makes some very nice, bespoke

Mauser 98 actions, which are supplied to any
manufacturer who wants to build a classic 98 and you
might be surprised as to who they deal with! They
have also produced their own rifles and new is the
MPR Wraith, it uses their standard 98 action, an alloy
chassis system with box mag and free float barrel etc
with all the whistles and bells to offer a very refined
tactical-type rifle.
Mayfair’s tactical gun the MPR Wraith on an M98 action; very nice!
RUGER, HAENEL AND MERKEL VIKING ARMS

01423 780810 www.vikingarms.com
Ruger Precision Rifle adds 6mm Creedmoor
Ruger’s Precision Rifle and Scout in several options for various needs and 223 Rem/5.56 NATO to this series
have added some new models and from target shooting to mountain
calibres. The former gets 6mm hunting. Most interesting is the new
Creedmoor with a 24” barrel and 223 and dedicated suppressed barrel.
Remington/5.56 NATO with a 20” The tube is 450mm long and fitted
tube; this adds to the existing 308 with a reflex-style moderator that
Win, 243 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor. The only adds 100mm to the overall
latter adds synthetic, wood and length. Also, a new stock system;
coloured laminate stocks and 223 the SpeedStock. Adjustable for
Rem/5.56 NATO and 450 Bushmaster length of pull and comb height and
in choice of 16.1 and 18.7” barrels. The made of a rigid green polymer, it not
Ruger American still fills the centrefire only looks the business but feels
budget slot and the M77 Hawkeye sweet in the shoulder. Combined
range is still the premier bolt-action in with their slick action, this is
their product line. There are some possibly the most shootable version
new stock and finish options, but it yet! Haenel offers their Jaeger 10 a
looks like the range has been thinned reasonably conventional bolt-action
down a little. design in a number of options –
Merkel’s Helix is a straight-pull, wood, synthetic, camo (two patterns) Merkel’s SpeedStock offers a fully
switch barrel/calibre rifle, with a slick and varmint. For the precision adjustable, synthetic furniture for
and fast action and a quick and simple shooter there’s the RS8 and RS9 their Helix straight-pull
bolt head and barrel change. It comes sniper rifles.
FIREARMS | Bolt-action centre fire rifles
MAUSER, BLASER AND SAUER Mausers latest M18; a tough and no-nonsense
Blaser Sporting Ltd www.blaser-sporting.com hunter, which is both well-priced and practical
Mauser’s M03 turn-bolt and Blaser’s R8 straight-

pull have very much reached the pinnacle of their
development and represent two very high-end
products. Though there’s a new configuration on
the R8, the’ Silence’, which is a fully moderated
version with a short barrel covered by a larger
baffle/expansion chamber. Mauser’s M12 is very
popular and the inclusion of a longer, 22” barrel,
additional long-action calibres and reasonable price
makes their Mk 2 Impact a highly cost effective
consideration. Mauser’s M98 Magnum is now totally
built in house and they have scaled down the action The R8 is now available in a
a little and offer it in more conventional calibres like fully moderated version - the
Silence, looks interesting
7x57, 8x57 and 308 Win. But the star in their crown
for 2018 is the M18, a basic and practical hunter
with synthetic stock and detachable magazine that
does the business and the price is competitive.
Sauer’s 404is like the R8 and M03 their top-
end rifle, but it’s their cheaper models the 101 and
100 that are proving very popular. Of the two we’ve
seen more development with the 100 and the latest
version is the Field Shoot. It’s a sort of match/
hunter design with an adjustable butt, laminate
Sauer 100 Field Shoot a
stock and 24” barrel in 223 Rem, 243/308 Win, modern target/varmint concept
6.5 Swedish, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC. and well worth a look
ANSCHUTZ, BERGARA & SCHMEISSER

RUAG AMMOTEC UK Ltd www.ruag.co.uk Bergara B14 BMP offers a well built
and cost-effective chassis system
Bergara proved they can make good has a light varmint contour barrel, so
rifles and have now consolidated can also serve on the target range.
on just one bolt-action chassis Schmeisser build AR15s and now
the B14. Based on the Remington make manually-operated variants
700 the B14 offers the following for the UK market. They offer both
models – HMR (hunter match rifle), military-style and more precision
with an adjustable synthetic stock, types, the Ultramatch 20 being a Mini Precision, Anschutz 1771 Tactical in 223 Rem
BMP (Bergara match precision) good example of the latter. Heavy 20”, with MDT LSS chassis and AR furniture
with a chassis system, Sporter 1-9” twist barrel, free-float forend,
Varmint, Sporter, Woodsman, Hunter flat-top Picatinny upper receiver and in smaller calibres, their 1771 is butt and A2 pistol grip. Also fitted a
and Timber. All offer detachable a good trigger. This year it seems a small frame hunter in 222/223 Picatinny rail onto the 12mm dovetail
magazine options and a choice of likely we shall see a more UK-spec, Rem. They have re-vamped it with to make a mini tactical gun. The
stock, calibre and barrel options. side-cocking option. Anschutz offer an MDT LSS chassis system with Light/medium barrel is 20” long with
New to this line up is the Ridge. It a range of centrefire rifles, usually AR15 buffer tube and telescopic a 1-9” twist and threaded 15mm.
SPEEDMASTER AND LR SERIES Without doubt the originator of the manually-operated (straight-pull) AR15,
SGC’s Speedmaster has gone from strength to strength since its introduction in
Southern Gun Co www.southern-gun.co.uk the early 2000s. Improved controls aid functionality and offers ambidextrous
operation, equally so their stronger upper receiver with its integral Picatinny rail
also improves shootability. Rifles are available in any configuration you like from
short, light 14/16” carbines with telescopic butts right up to 24/26” long range
models in a range of calibres from 204 Ruger to 308 Win. Their website shows
a gun builder programme, so you can build your rifle on screen as to barrel
The Speedmaster length/type, stock options, trigger and controls. Newer and more radical is their
is a movable feast
in terms of your
Lever Release (LR) series of rifles and carbines.
dream build spec Originally chambered in pistol calibres only – 9x18mm, 45ACP and 10mm
Auto, operation is best described as an interrupted cycle. This blow back gun
fires and the bolt moves rearwards to eject and then is locked in that position.
The shooter then presses the LR lever and it goes forward to feed chamber and
lock. These are a Section 1 firearm and all critical parts and assemblies will not
interchange with a standard AR15. The LR system now includes a 223 Rem
gun and more recent is a 308 version. Both use a gas/piston operating system,
SGC’s LR308 should really QD forend and show a 16” H-Bar type barrel. Rifles show good accuracy
push the accuracy and potential and are the logical evolution of the original Speedmaster system.
performance levels
BROWNING
AND WINCHESTER
International Sports Brands Browning Maral Composite; cheaper than the wood guns and with more
www.browning.eu www.winchester.com features, this is the Composite Brown HC with iron sights and muzzle brake.
Browning's sporting series of X-Bolt

has been increased with some new X-Bolt Chassis and new sporter,
versions with new stocks etc. But Browning are really upping
big news are the SF Long Range their game with this model
McMillan and SF Chassis models.
The former uses McMillan’s Game
Scout in fibreglass with a TACS
AU camo finish. The metal work
is in Cerakote Coyote Brown and
the look is pleasing and efficient.
Calibre dictates barrel length with
243 and 308 Win being 24” and
300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag
at 26”, both fluted. The tube is a
medium/heavy tapered build with an
integral muzzle brake and threaded
14x1mm. With a Super Feather (SF)
trigger and extended bolt-handle the
Long Range is an interesting rifle!
The SF Chassis mates the
X-Bolt action with a fluted, medium/ it will accept any AR15-type. Feed identical with its operating handle screw-on muzzle brakes and come
heavy, 24” barrel in 1-10” twist and is from a 5-round, steel detachable on the right though it’s now larger with 4 and 9/10-shot magazines (as
muzzle brake (threaded 18x1mm) in magazine. The bolt handle has been and closer to the trigger. The Nordic to calibre/counter restrictions) and
308 Win only. All dropped into an extended and there are 3xPicatinny SF and Composite Brown HC are a Nomad QD scope base and basic
alloy MDT HS3 chassis with polymer rails for mounting accessories. near identical as both have synthetic travel hard case. The two budget
side panels in either black or FDE, Browning’s Maral straight- furniture with an adjustable comb in rifles are the Browning AB3 and
with a skeleton butt adjustable pull now offers two more options black and brown accordingly. The the Winchester XPR, well-priced
for LOP and comb height and a alongside their improved, wood- Nordic does not have iron sights and shootable they represent
Hogue rubber pistol grip, though stocked SF version. The build is whereas the Brown does, both have exceptional value for money.
DOLPHIN
CZ 527 Varmint MTR with its heavy 24” tube it Dolphin Gun Co
should get the best out of its calibre options www.dolphinguncompany.co.uk
Dolphin Gun Company are primarily a Custom Rifle
CZ, ZOLI, BARRETT AND SAVAGE Builder, but also produces a range of F-Class
Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177 www.edgarbrothers.com accessories in house, including bipods and front
rests. They produce rifles from 20 calibre to 50 BMG
CZ full bores fall into three types; the compact Zoli offer one rifle the Taiga. It has a from components held in stock. Components from
527 that does calibres like, 204 Ruger, 223 de-cocking/cocking system, along with three trigger quality manufacturers aredirectly imported and used
Rem and 7.62x39 in both standard European weight choices of 1.8, 2.4 and 2.9 lbs. Calibre for their in-house custom rifle builds, including
and modern builds with options of laminate or choice is small but workable - 243, 270, and 308 Barnard, Nesika,BAT, Ultimatum Precision, Defiance
Kevlar stocks and longer/heavy barrels. New is Win, 30-06 and 6.5X55, all with detachable and the new Dolphin-made in house actions
their Varmint MTR (Match Target Rifle) with a magazine except 243 and 308! It can be bought as Dolphin’s rifles have probably won more
heavy 25.5” barrel, target stock and adjustable a package with a Bushnell scope and MaccTecc Championship titles in the past 9-years than any
trigger, chambered in 222/223 Rem and 6.5 moderator. other manufacturer, including six European
Grendel. Next the larger and more traditional, Barrett now offer an ultra-light hunting rifle the Champions. They produce in all popular calibres for
Mauser-based 550 series that will take you Fieldcraft, which is a total departure from their long many different disciplines with stocks and barrels to
from the bread & butter calibres up to big game range, big bores. With a stainless and carbon fibre suit including a modular chassis system.Dolphin’s
options. Newer is the 557, which is a more build everything is slimed down with an un-scoped range of custom guns extends from stalking, tactical,
up-market and modernistic design that should weight of just 5.2 lbs. There are several calibre F Class, Open and FTRto Long Range 50 BMG, with
put CZ in direct competition with the other options that includes 6.5 Creedmoor up to 30-06, this 99% of custom build components available from
major players. is the ultimate lightweight hunter at an ultimate price! stock.CAP: Dolphin Gun Co, though F-Class
Savage offers a wide range of rifles to suit specialists can build you what you want for any need
all needs from target to hunting. Two stand-out
features are the AccuTrigger, which offers a
superb light release that’s easily adjustable and
can’t be set to low. The AccuStock has an
integral, alloy bedding block, both features
really lift them above others for performance.
They too have gone down the chassis system
route with several options including the Model
110 BA Stealth with all the usual features –
detachable box mag, free-float forend, AR15 Barrett Fieldcraft, one of the
furniture, adjustable trigger and Picatinny rails. lightest centrefire hunters around
SAKO AND TIKKA

GMK Ltd, 01489 579 999
www.gmk.co.uk
The Sako 85 offers five different
action lengths to accommodate the
various calibres: XS extra short,
S short, SM short magnum, M
medium and L long. Stocks can be
encountered in walnut, laminate
and synthetics, the last including
inset rubber gripping panels where
applicable. Finishes go from matt
to bright blue and stainless. Barrels
are standard, light, medium, heavy
profiles and fluted, iron sights are an
option. Their TRG range has been
revamped with several new models:
TRG 22 A1 and 42 A1, TRG M10,
TRG42 and TRG22. These 2018
models take this series to the next
level with more calibre options and a Two new Tikka T3X’s top
chassis system that make what was the Scout-like Artic and
below the Sporter
once a single heavy calibre rifle into
something far more versatile with
greater appeal. Sako also offers their
budget A7 model and the Carbon Lite.
Tikka is also part of the group
and their original T3 which like the
Sako 85 offers a host of options.
Sako TRG 22 A1 & 42 A1,
New and improved is the T3X with a re-defined design that
modular stock, improved grip, new offers a lot more
recoil pad, redesigned ejection
port and metallic bolt shroud! The
synthetic stock has many innovative hold in all conditions and a foam rifle is a multi-functional concept. of pull. The barrel is threaded for
new features; interchangeable insert within the interior of the rear Its aluminium chassis stock system attaching muzzle brakes and /or
pistol grips, make it possible to section reduces stock-generated is compatible with most common suppressors. Also new the Sporter
modify the angle, thus allowing for noise. There’s an additional type AR forends, pistol grips and in a heavy laminate, adjustable stock
multiple positions. A new asymmetric attachment point which allows you rear stocks. It offers a foldable reminiscent of the older Tikkas
grip pattern and shape has been to change the width of the forend. rear stock with quick adjustable and a Scout-type with iron sights
specifically designed to give excellent The T3x TAC A1, chassis system cheek piece and adjustable length and laminate furniture; the Artic.
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL
Nimrod Sporting Services,
www.sportingservices.co.uk
Sportsman Gun Centre
Accuracy International AX series;
an impressive machine
Accuracy International is a well-respected name
in accurate rifles, however, things have moved on
considerably. Their original AICS chassis system
used on the AW and AE also offered as an upgrade
for the Remington 700 has itself been upgraded.
Now called the AX AICS and AT AICS and offers a
more technical approach! Rifle-wise the original AW
and AE have gone to be replaced with the AX and
AT. The AX is the top gun and comprises the stand-
alone AX308 (308 Win) and the multi calibre AXMC,
and a 338 Lap Mag which can be reconfigured to
.300 Win Mag or 308 Win simply by changing the
barrel, bolt and magazine/insert. The AT (Accuracy
Tactical) takes the AW design to new levels! The
standard model has a fixed stock with 24”, quick
change, plain barrel. There are options for colour,
folding stock, barrels and suppressors and many
accessories, which can be added. The AT is ideal
for Law Enforcement and civilian users. Sporting
Services also imports their own tactical/precision
gun called the Nimrod. Made in Germany with Sporting Services Nimrod shown
its AICS stock it looks like the AX product a bit here in the AX AICS chassis system
and is cheaper but none the less a shooter!
STEYR MANNLICHER, Steyr SSG 08 a big and

WEATHERBY STRASSER bold precision gun
AND ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL
Sportsman Gun Centre, Exeter,
Not a lot new from Steyr as their storage in the butt. The newer CL
rifle range has lost the old SSG69 a and SM uses the same action but
great rifle in its day, but now replaced show more sporting stocks with
by variants of their main SBS 69 varmint and lightweight versions
(safe bolt system) used on the older as well as those in heavier calibres
ProHunter and Scout. The Scout with such as 300 Win Mag and even
its slim, 19”, fluted barrel has a stock 375 Ruger. The SSG08 again uses
that includes an integral bipod, fold- the SBS action with a side folding
down iron sights and spare magazine stock free-float forend and spigot
bipod adaptor. Steyr also offers a
switch barrel the Luxus, which is
an SBS 69-type action combined plate design and offered in synthetic is simply an RS-05 with a fixed barrel,
with a Q/D barrel system. The AUG and wooden stocks. All come with making it considerably cheaper.
Z is a manually-operated version a test target that guarantees 1 ½” The Tac1 is a sniper/precision gun
of the Austrian service rifle in 223 at 100-yards, which they will do, if using the RS-05 action in a folding
Rem, compact and accurate it not better. You can also get the Sub stock chassis. It comes equipped
suffers from a heavy trigger. The MOA, which is the same rifle in a with dual magazines, a fluted heavy
3-position, roller safety of the SBS Bell & Carlson Fibreguard, pillar barrel, muzzle brake and a fully
69 has been added to with a sliding bedded stock. The Mk V is the classic adjustable stock, integrated mirage
de-cocker mechanism option along American hunting rifle and of a much strip and closable optics vents.
with some stock options showing higher spec than the Vanguard in Calibres: .308 Win, 6,5x55 and 300
alloy bedding blocks. Overall Steyr both wood and quality synthetic Win Mag. The RS-14 takes Strasser’
offers some excellent and modern stocks. Strasser’s straight-pull switch unique barrel change system a
hunting and sporting rifles! barrel the RS-05 offers some unique stage further. The new mechanism
The Weatherby range consists of features such as a hydraulic barrel retains the hydraulic clamping but
two models the Vanguard and Mk V. retention system and a 3-weight, pre- simplifies the release. The original
The Strasser offers yet another straight-pull option with The Vanguard is the bread & butter packaged removable trigger and a Allen key arrangement is replaced by
some interesting features gun and made by Howa it’s a floor very slick QD scope mount. The SOLO a ¼-turn lever, stored in the forend.
RANGEMASTER PRECISION ARMS LTD

www.rpadefence.com LMT
Rangemaster Precision Arms, one of the few UK companies that make centrefire Defence Mechanisms Ltd;
rifles. Essentially the same product range as the old RPA, though new designs are www.defencemechanisms.co.uk
appearing they have updated and improved existing models. The guns come from
a target pedigree and this is reflected in the performance across the whole range. The LMT 308SP is a manually-operated version
The Rangemaster Tactical series offers .50 cal and 338 Lapua Magnum sniper/ of the current British Army’s Sharp Shooter
anti material rifles, along with the compact 7.62 STBY and G2, with floating L129A1 rifle, in essence an AR10-type straight-
barrels and folding stocks etc. Hunters are not forgotten with their Woodland pull. Chambered in 308 Win guns are T-handle
and Highland Stalkers along with the Thumbhole and General Purpose Hunters. operation though they can be modified to side-
cocking, testing has shown that they work
reliably and are easy to operate and perform
well. The barrel can be removed easily, so
making it a switch-barrel option. Being
Sect 1 copies of a current, military
rifle, they will doubtless have an
appeal to a certain sector of the
market. The LMT is imported by Law
Enforcement International – LEI
(trade-only). Working in conjunction
with LEI is Defence Mechanisms Ltd
who offers a re-barrelling service in
short-action calibres using the
standard 308 Win head size. So, you
could for example opt for 260 Rem or
243 Win etc. They offer a side-
cocking conversion too, rifles are also
223 Rem versions.
The LMT 308 SP a Section one version

of the British L129A1 Sharpshooter
The RPA STBY G2, it looks cool and shoots like a target gun, just one choice in a large portfolio
Howa 1500, short and long actions

with many permutations
HOWA, WEBLEY & SCOTT EMPIRE

AND LITHGOW ARMS
Howa’s 1500 has established itself as a highly and 204 Ruger and comes with their 10-round box
respected rifle for both shooters and custom mag conversion as standard. Lithgow’s long range precision model the LA 105 Woomera
gunsmiths. Well-priced and accurate it’s available in a Highland no longer lists the Nosler Custom
choice of calibres, finishes, barrel types and stocks Model 48 Sporter, so I assume it’s discontinued. The
some of which are the Hogue rubber, over-moulded Empire is a Howa build but in a more traditional, mid- integral Picatinny scope rail and a choice of
designed. Rifles can be bought complete or as action- 70s American-style. It’s well blued with a walnut synthetic, walnut or laminate furniture. There is also
only with a choice of laminate, Hogue (rubber over- stock. Feed is from a 5-shot detachable magazine a tactical rifle, which I have only seen pictures of,
moulded) and the Norwegian GRS stocks, plus there’s and the rifle uses Remy 700-type scope bases. Guns but I’m sure Highland will be importing it. The
a box magazine conversion kit that includes 5 or come threaded ½ x 20 UNF with a muzzle collar. LA105 Woomera is fitted with a heavy barrel and
10-shot box mags and replacement floor plate/trigger Lithgow Arms centrefire the LA102 in terms of adjustable precision stock, 10-round magazine,
guard units. New this year is the Mini action version, look and build it’s just a bigger/stronger version of 20MOA Picatinny rail and muzzle brake and
which is 12% smaller and chambered for 223 Rem their rimfire LA101 with a detachable magazine, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Win.
SAIGA AND BARR M1

FSU Connections, 01344 750735,
www.rusmilitary.com
MDT TAC 21 chassis system,
under all that AR furniture is a FSU Connections (Russian Military) bring in the full range of Saiga
Remy 700 bolt-action
straight-pull rifles – 223 Rem and 7.62X39mm, along with the Dragunov
SVD sniper gun in either the original 7.62X54mm R (rimmed) or 308
LOW MILL RANGES LTD Winchester. Also, the side folding (airborne) version the SVD S, it shows
01946 814 769 www.lowmillranges.co.uk a shorter 22” barrel with M16-type brake. Scope/head position is
improved, but recoil isn’t. From Bulgaria is the BARR M1, essentially the
Low Mill is the importers of Alexander Arms rifles and calibres, which for our same as the Saiga though with a forged steel receiver and pleasingly
market means straight-pull AR15s. The two most notable are the 6.5 Grendel and chambered in 223 Rem.
the massive .50 Beowulf. The latter uses a modified IMI 50 Action Express,
rebated/rimless case to offer a short/mid-range rifle that fires some big, energy-
rich bullets. Both are sized around the AR15 platform so offer compact and handy
layouts in some interesting and unusual chamberings. They also bring in the MDT
The Bulgarian BARR M1,
chassis systems and accessories, so you can drop your barrelled action in to essentially a mann-opp
make a tactical/precision gun as you please. MDT are now offering their systems AK/Saiga derivative
for a good few makes – Remington, Howa, Mossberg, Tikka etc!
LYNX AND SCHULTZ & LARSEN

Alan Rhone, www.alanrhone.com
The Lynx is a made
in Finland and uses
a cross-bolt, rear-
locking straight-pull Schultz and Larsen Legacy in 300 AAC Blackout an
action operated by impressive little sub and super-sonic compact in a
a T-handle. With a quality build (picture credit Bruce Potts)
detachable magazine
the rifle is available in several shooters. Schultz & Larsen are Danish synthetic and pillar-bedded on the opposition is not expensive.
versions; Hunter, Target, Short Action and a well-respected name in Europe the way! Closer inspection shows Most impressive are their cut rifled
and newest is the Take Down. Over and they also make moderators. they are all switch-barrels using a barrels, which offer a rigid tube that
all a practical design should you They appear conventional turn- version of the Sauer split clamp seems little affected by heat build-up
not want to go the Blaser or Merkel bolts in build offering as they do a receiver system. They also offer a in terms of consistency. Available in
straight-pull route. All calibres are series of sporter-types. Currently simple yet 100% effective QD scope most calibres they even offer a 300
catered for and these rifles are pure stocks are walnut, but they are both mount, which when compared to Blackout compact; well worth a look!
CZECH SMALL ARMS (CSA) SA VZ. 58

Sa Vz M.A.R.S. quite a performer!
Caledonian Classic Arms,
www.caledonianclassicarms.com
Caledonian offers the M.A.R.S. (manually actuated release system), based on
the Czech Small Arms Sa Vz. 58 manually – operated version. Though looking
a bit like an AK47 it is not and shows better build quality and features.
Chambered in both 7.62x39mm and 223 Rem there are options on barrel
length, rifling twist rates, furniture and finishes. However, it uses a gas/piston
system to open the bolt and eject the empty. It then locks rearwards and is
released by a pull of the trigger to go forward to chamber/lock where another
pull fires it. As the firing/loading cycle is interrupted it’s not a semi-auto so falls
into Section 1 category. Calibres include 223 Rem and 7.62x39mm with the
possibility of 6.5 Grendel to follow.
RATEL
Brock & Norris www.brockandnorris.com
MOSSBERG MPV
Saddlery & Gun Room, www.saddleryandgunroom.co.uk
Brock & Norris are a gunsmith who produces high quality custom rifles. They also York Guns, www.yorkguns.com
offer a custom, off-the – shelf gun called the Ratel (Honey Badger). The stock is a
McMillan M40AL HTC model with adjustable cheek piece/comb with moulded in MVP stands for Mossberg will suit both hunting and range
colour and stippling. The action is British-made on a Remington 700 footprint to Varmint & Predator and is the use easily. At sub-£700 they are
bench rest standards and comes with a 20MOA rail and is pillar and synthetic name of a range of highly cost a bargain! Newer is the MVP
bedded. The bottom metal or mag system is a Tier 1 design that allows the use of effective rifles for all needs . We LC 308 & LR 223. The former
Accuracy International 5 or 10-shot magazines in .308 Win only. The free-floated first saw the laminate-stocked uses the 308 action with a short,
barrel is 18” long and tapers from 0.935” to .820” at the muzzle, which is Varmint which runs on AR-style fluted barrel with muzzle brake
threaded 5/8” UNF. This and the other metalwork is Cerakoted. Though compact magazine and uses a Remy 700 in the MDT Light Chassis stock
it’s a superb shooter and what might be termed an all-round hunter. They also type action with fluted bolt. The system and it’s sweet! The LR
build other customs using Howa 1500, Remy 700 or Tikka T3 actions or their own 24” medium/heavy, semi-fluted (Long Range) is identical to the
Ratel receiver. All offer different feature as to what you want for example the Ibex barrel is threaded ½ x 20 UNF. varmint though has a synthetic
Ultra Light Weight is designed for hill and mountain hunting, so it’s light but The barrel is free-floated and stock with an adjustable
accurate. Others include the Contractor, Nduna, Ranger, Predator and Light the trigger adjustable, scope cheekpiece.
Weight Hunter. mounts are fitted. It’s available
in 223 Rem and 308 Win and
The Brock & Norris Ratel;
a multipurpose 308 custom
The LR (long range) is a synthetic

stocked version of the Varmint but with
an adjustable cheek piece
REMINGTON, CHAPUIS & HEYM

RayTrade UK Limited www.raytradeuk.co.uk
RayTrade UK Ltd, certainly seems

to be selling market share with
Remington As a product line Heym SR21 a superior bolt-action, this
Remington pretty much covers example is in a GRS Sport/Varmint stock
every need from light and standard
hunters, through to long range
varminters, tactical and mountain
rifles in several options from the
classic Model 700, the compact
Model Seven. They also have a
new budget model the 783 and
comes complete with a detachable Looks very familiar Chapuis ROLS
box magazine and scope for a
modest price. New too is the 700 are offered in a massive choice Heym who offer a standard turn-bolt a straight-pull called the ROLS. To
Gen II with heavy/fluted barrel, of stock options, materials and the SR21 and a neat straight-pull say this is influenced by the Blaser
5R rifling and quality synthetic finishes. They were also one of the the SR30. I have never tested the R8 would be an understatement as
stock chambered in calibres like first major manufactures to offer a latter so look forward to getting one it’s a switch barrel/calibre design,
6.5 Creedmoor it can shoot, plus chassis system gun with a Model in. But from my experience with with a bolt-mounted de-cocker,
the price has dropped to around 700 inside an MDT TAC 21 chassis. the former I know they can shoot. drop-down side-mounted cocking
£1500 from £1700 making it However, adding to their A name I associate with double handle and QD scope clamp. I really
highly competitive. All models portfolio RayTrade has picked up rifles is Chapuis, but they now offer look forward to testing this one!
SABATTI STR
Range Right;
Sabatti are Italian and offer a series
of bolt-action hunters and sporters
under the Rover name. Very much
a Remy 700 they work well. They
also offer more precision designs
with the STR (Sabatti Tactical Rifle)
being yet another chassis system and
the Tactical Scout with a synthetic
thumbhole layout. Both are box Sabatti Tactical Scout, a well-
mag feeds and shoot very well and priced and versatile design
offer competitive prices in this ever
increasing tactical/precision market.
Sabatti use Multi Radial Rifling
(MRR) in all their barrels which use a
polygonal form as opposed to lands
and groves. Newer and different from
the Rover series is the SAPHIRE. A
bit like a Sauer 202 it has a switch
calibre/barrel ability and a more
refined and modern action with integral Sabatti SAPHIRE a more upmarket
Picatinny bases in a synthetic stock. sporter than the original Rover
JOHN RIGBY & CO

www.johnrigbyandco.com
Rigby are a born again, old school British company with a long and historical
tradition. Now owned by the L&O Hunting group (Blaser, Mauser, Sauer) they
continue to produce high quality classic, big game rifles on Mauser 98 actions
(sourced again from Mauser). The Big Game model (magnum action) is in the
heavy calibres required for the big five, starting at 375 H&H it goes up to the big The Victrix Stubby tactical rifle; now what’s not to like?
cartridges 458 Lott and beyond. Newer and with perhaps a more general appeal
is the Highland Stalker, based on their original Highland model. It’s chambered VICTRIX
in a range of calibres; .275 Rigby/ 7x57mm Mauser, 308 Win, 30-06, 8x57mm March Scopes Europe, 01293 606901
Mauser JS and 9.3x62mm. Beautifully made with a synthetic and pillar-bedded www.victrixarmaments.com
walnut stock and nitride-finished metal it comes with iron sights as standard and
is drilled for bases. If you like classic, then this is the rifle for you! March Scopes distributes the Italian Victrix tactical/precision rifles. MD Gary
Costello was raving about them and having handled one I can see why. Except
for the Benchmark match-grade barrel, all other components of the rifle,
including the trigger, are designed and manufactured in-house to very high
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FIREARMS | Mauser M18
Pedigree Pup
Pete Moore tests Mauser’s latest

and finds a rifle built for the hunt!
Mauser’s latest rifle, the a thoroughbred that’s built to hunt

M18 addresses a distinct and shoot, as was the original 98!
requirement for a cost- Though a new model, the M18
effective and practical uses an identical magazine system
hunter. It’s their third model, to the M12 with a similar stock.
starting with the flagship M03 switch The safety is a simple, 3-position
barreI, then the more economical roller-type (a la 100) located rear/
M12 series, which is a traditional right of the action, as opposed to
fixed barrel design and finally the the Heym SR21-style lever on the
M18. It uses the same receiver M12’s shroud. The bolt face shows
as the Sauer 100, which is also a twin plunger ejectors with a solid
more cost-effective design. So, is body and that classic straight-down
it just a budget blaster, as other handle with synthetic ball end. The Detail of the adjustable trigger mech and integral action bolts, note the slot in the underside of the receiver for the
companies are offering these days, three locking lugs give a low, 60° stock-mounted recoil lug (arrowed)
or does their pup have pedigree? lift angle. The barrel is screwed-
in compared to the shrink fit and
IMPRESSED pin method of the M12, with the
I received the PR pack, in it a locking abutments in the receiver.
picture of the gun with the words
‘The People’s Rifle’, which I thought PLEASINGLY SIMPLE
quite a bold statement and one Despite its utilitarian styling, the
that could draw interest. Well, the M18 is a pleasing looking rifle with a In standard calibres, capacity is a generous 5+1; all
M18 may be the least expensive decent quality, black synthetic stock, The synthetic stock is solid and rigid, note the integral magazines are full length with filler blocks to suit
of Mauser’s portfolio, but it’s still with rubber gripping inserts at pistol recoil lug various COLs
Mauser M18 | FIREARMS
Rigged and ready with a Minox ZX5 scope and Barton Gunwork’s
reflex moddy, the stock is reminiscent of the M12 design
grip and forend with integral trigger threaded 15x1mm and came with a M18 PERFORMANCE
guard. Length of pull (LOP) is an Barton Gunwork’s compact, reflex Name Average Velocity (FPS) Extreme Spread Energy (ft/lbs) Group inches
acceptable 14”, including a thick moderator. The trigger shows a Hornady 2622 28 2728 1”
rubber recoil pad. Unusually, this is wide, curved blade and is externally Norma 2646 71 2664 1”
retained by twin catches, so can be adjusted by an Allen key through RWS 2631 55 2550 1”
removed to show a small storage the blade. I found it a tad firm, but Geco 2538 25 2449 ¾”
compartment inside. The butt void is it easily wound down for a crisp BXR 2878 21 2865 ¾”
filled with polystyrene foam, so you and short, 3lbs break. The trigger BXC 2585 70 2505 ¾”
don’t get that horrible hollow feeling. guard is large enough for a gloved
The forend offers a slim free-float, finger, as it should be! The feel is
inside it’s strengthened and proved of simple practicality, even when
rigid and ideal for bipod use. QD sling fitted up with scope and moddy
studs are fitted, which is sensible. it’s not heavy and handles well.
The action void is equally
solid and shows an integral, steel SO, WHAT
recoil lug that engages with a slot ABOUT CALIBRES?
in the underside of the forward Currently, it’s available in 243/308
receiver. Slightly different, the action Winchester and 30-06, but later
screws are fixed to the receiver this year they will be adding 270
and drop down through the holes Win, 7mm Rem Mag and 300
in the stock, to be retained by Win Mag, plus and most exciting,
spring washers and cup nuts. 6.5 Creedmoor. To accommodate
these numbers, the receiver is
98 HANDLE long-action only, with cartridge
I’m used to the traditional, Mauser overall lengths (COLs) being taken
98-style straight bolt handle, which up by filler blocks in the rear The well-positioned safety catch and straight bolt handle offers smooth and easy operation
I like, both the M12 and M18 follow of the magazine. The magnum
this design but with a synthetic versions get longer 24” barrels,
ball end. With its low lift angle and personally I’d like to see that option
a smooth cock-on-opening action, for the 243, 270, 30-06 too!
cycling is fast, easy and instinctive.
The bolt shroud is large and has AMMO UP
a cocked action indicator pin that My tester was in 308 Win and I
protrudes, which can be seen and used six different loads: Hornady
felt. The safety is rear right with 178-grain Precision Hunter,
a 3-position rolling lever; forward Norma 170-grain TipStrike, RWS
FIRE (red dot) middle SAFE with 165-grain HIT/green, Geco 170-
bolt operation (two white dots) grain SP, Browning’s 155-grain
and full rear SAFE bolt locked; BXR and BXC 168-grain.
feels familiar! All of which can be (see Performance table)
accomplished with the firing hand I have no doubt that handloading
thumb. Annoyingly, it makes a loud could produce something
click as you go from SAFE to FIRE! better, but in truth, if a rifle
Rubber panels inset into the pistol grip and forend offer full control in all weathers
The 5+1 magazine (four in shoots an inch or under at
magnum calibres) is a good design, 100m, then no real complaints
with the recessed release catch at at sensible hunting ranges. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
the front of the well. The receiver I have to say I was impressed! z NAME Mauser M18
is stepped and will accept most This is a simple rifle that does not z CALIBRE 308 Winchester on test
commercial bases, my tester lack the practical features required z ACTION turn-bolt
came fitted with the HexaLock by the serious hunter, plus it’s tough. z CAPACITY 5+1 DM (4 in magnum)
QD system, I’d prefer a Picatinny I quite like the looks and it handles z BARREL 21.5” (24” in magnum calibres)
rail like the M12 Impact, which and carries well, Mauser have z LENGTH 42” (magnum 45”)
seems likely. A Minox 3-15x56 ZX5 even retained the ability to literally z WEIGHT 2.9kg (magnum 3kg)
scope came fitted, and as I have throw a live round in the ejection z THREADED 15x1mm
discovered, a good piece of glass! port and feed it as required. Since z STOCK black synthetic with rubber grip inserts
I reviewed the M18 in Shooting z PRICE £766
LIGHT/MEDIUM Sports (April 2018) the price has z CONTACT Blaser Sporting Ltd;
The 21.5” barrel (measured from been reduced from £936 to an www.blaser-sporting.com
the bolt face) shows a light/ amazing £766; now it’s a serious www.mauser.de
medium profile, another plus. It’s contender and a real bargain! wg
FIREARMS | Remington 700 5-R GEN II
Second
Generation
Pete Moore gets his hands on a new Remy 700 again, and is impressed
The Gen II guns have what (with bolt operation). Feed uses a The heavy 24” barrel shows of pull is a short 13 & 3/8”, which
Remington calls 5-R rifling. top-loading, floor plate magazine; three, deep, concave flutes, with became apparent in testing!
Cold hammer-forged, there are 5 on the Gen II, the bolt knob is a 5/8 x 24 UNEF muzzle thread
lands/grooves, which results in less extended for better operation with a with protector, all the metalwork is GOOD IMPRESSIONS
bullet deformation as the lands are not cocked action indicator plunger at stainless steel but finished in Black This is a well put together rifle that
directly opposite each other. They are the rear of the shroud. Since 2009, Cerakote. The Gen II came with feels good, handles well and looks
tapered at 110°; so, easier cleaning, as Remington has fitted a new trigger front and rear Weaver bases fitted! the business! Calibre-wise, you get;
the fouling can’t build-up so much, so to all models, called the X-Mark This little lot is dropped into an H.S. 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win and 300
a potential improvement in accuracy. Pro Externally Adjustable, which Precision, sand-coloured composite Win Mag, with 24” barrels, plus a
Locking is by twin, opposed lugs replaces the original Walker-type. stock with black web. Internally, 20” option for 308 too. I was sent
into the receiver, with a solid bolt The X-Mark has an Allen screw there’s a full-length aluminum bedding the Creedmoor with the standard
body and cranked handle. There’s a set in to the top of the blade (Allen block in the action void for stability 1-8” twist rate. I fitted the Gen II
plunger-style ejector, but the extractor key included), which controls and shot-to-shot consistency! The up with a Night Force Zero Stop
is Remington’s unique C-clip type. weight only, which can be sorted build is quite full, and the grip shows 3-15x56 scope in their 30mm rings.
easily without having to remove twin, ambidextrous palm swells, as Ammo consisted of some new
CONTROLS anything. They come factory-set at well as a decent free-float on the Norma 130-grain Match hollow point
The safety is a 2-position rolling lever, 3.5 lbs with an adjustment range barrel. A rubber recoil pad is fitted and a reload; the new Hornady 143-
rear/right of the action; it pushes of 3 to 5 lbs; turn anti-clockwise to along with three, QD sling studs, grain ELD-X long range hunting bullet,
forward to FIRE and reverses for SAFE reduce and clockwise to increase. two being under the forend. Length running 45.7-grains of Ram Shot
This is a well put together rifle

that feels good, handles well
and looks the business!
Back in the saddle; Remington’s 700

Gen II 5-R, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor
in a 24”, 1-8” tube, accuracy is a given!
Remington 700 5-R GEN II | FIREARMS
Note the H.S. Precision stock and deep,

3-flute barrel with its 5-R rifling form
Both loads, the 130-grain Norma Match and my

Hornady ELD X 143-grain reload shot bug hole groups
of 8-9mm @ 100m
Hunter. I was quite excited, as the Norma 130-grain Match, the Gen The X-Mark trigger is factory set at 3.5
prospect of testing a Remy 700 again II was shooting near calibre-sized lbs and adjustable from 2 – 3 lbs; note
was a pleasing one and would give groups (around 8-9mm) at 100m; not the adjuster screw at the top of the blade
me chance to see how it performed too shabby. Speed went to 2940 fps
compared to my old 700 LSR, even with an impressive 2505 ft/lbs; OK,
with its 22” sporting-weight barrel this is a match load, but you get the
was a ½” rifle with the right ammo! idea, as this rifle is probably more
about hunting and longer-range foxes
TESTING, TESTING etc., than punching holes in paper!
In this day of chassis system rifles, Having had some good success
this Gen II 700, though a good with Hornady’s 143-grain ELD X
looker is a seemingly standard bullet in my Mauser M03, I was keen
build. No adjustable length of pull to see what the Gen II made of it!
(LOP) or comb height, but with Again, the same bug hole groups The H.S. Precision stock shows
the Nightforce in medium rings I as the Norma. Using 45.7-grains of an integral, alloy bedding block
had no problem with eye/scope Ram Shot Hunter at 2960 fps it was
alignment, though the LOP was producing an astonishing 2791 ft/
a tad short for me! Even with the lbs, now that’s some energy! To put
scope fully forward I had to move that into perspective, this bullet does Classic; the 700 bolt, note the extended handle,
which is easy to operate
my head position a tad rearwards. not drop to 1700 ft/lbs until 440
Trigger adjustment was easy! yards, some 243 Winchester’s have
There’s an Allen-headed set screw a problem keeping it at 1700+ from
in the top of the blade, which the muzzle! That ELD X might be a
controls the weight and comes bit pricey, but wow, does it shoot!
factory-set at 3.5 lbs, with a total
adjustment range from 3 to 5 lbs. HOW MUCH?
The break was OK but the pull What I like about the Gen II, is that
felt heavy and I wound it down to although not light at 8.5 lbs, it’s not
minimum, where it did improve a bit heavy like a chassis rifle either, but
but still required a bit of thought to shoots as well, so easy enough to
release naturally and consistently. carry in the field. OK, some of that
Depending on its final position, is down to the barrel and calibre as TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
the adjusting screw can protrude, 6.5 Creedmoor is fast becoming the z NAME Remington 700 Gen II 5-R
and you can feel it on your finger, must-have cartridge and possibly z CALIBRE 6.5 Creedmoor (on test)
which is a little off putting! I also the new 308 Win! However, all this z CAPACITY 4+1
found the ambidextrous pistol comes at a price right, as these z MAGAZINE floor-plate type
grip a little wide, even for my big Remy Varmint-types have never z BARREL 24” heavy fluted
hands and would have preferred been cheap. Well not anymore, as z TWIST RATE 1-8” (5-R rifling)
a right hander only, as the H.S. Remington have dropped the cost z MUZZLE THREAD 5/8x24 UNEF
Precision Kevlar was on my LSR. from £1899 to an amazing £1499, z LENGTH 43.75”
originally the 5-R barrels were z WEIGHT 8.5 lbs
BUG HOLE GROUPS built on the military production z TRIGGER adjustable Y
Being a 24”, heavy/fluted barrel with line only, meaning limited amounts z STOCK H.S. Precision with alloy bedding block
a 1-8” twist rate, I was expecting for the sporting market, now they z RRP £1499.00
some serious performance and was are factory standard! Great rifle z CONTACT Raytrade UK Ltd; www.raytradeuk.co.uk
not disappointed. Starting with the and now a serious bargain! wg
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durability. Much like the M-24, the barrel is cold hammer forged and features 5-R rifling. The 5R rifling profile increases
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bench-rest shooter or longtime hunter, look no further for better reliability and precision.
Why 5-R?
5-R rifling is the same type of rifling used on the battle proven M-24 SWS. There are 5 lands as opposed to the normal 6
land configuration. Traditional lands are squared off at a 90-degree angle to the groove while the lands on 5-R rifling are
tapered at 110 degrees, resulting in less bullet deformation. Also, none of the lands are directly opposite each other; both
of these features lead to better accuracy and less fouling.
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FIREARMS | Bergara B14 HMR
Pete Moore checks out the latest ‘must have’ rifle

from Bergara, the unusually named HMR!
Ultimate VT
Recently Bergara launched
two new guns in the B14
and looking good! The colour is
brown with a black, splatter pattern
series; the HMR (Hunting & over the top that also gives a deal of
Match Rifle) and the BMP grip. There are also cast-in textured
(Bergara Match Precision). Moulded into each stock is Bergara’s panels on the grip and forend. The
aluminium ‘Mini Chassis’
What really sets them apart from the butt is under-cut to form a rear
rest of the B14 family, is their grasping hook, which is excellent for
configuration and roles. The HMR is a longer/heavier barrel. Combined with that the barrelled action bolts to. The prone shooting and the pistol grip
VT (varmint target), mating a standard a decent trigger box magazine action void is precisely finished and is near vertical and fills the hand
action with a medium barrel and system, they offer an off-the-shelf pleasingly the B14 action uses a fixed nicely. A height-adjustable comb
heavier stock that can shoot tight solution that you could only get before (Remy 700 style) recoil lug. I was is controlled by a simple thumb
groups and double as a hunting gun. from a custom build. surprised the action was not also lever on the right side and length
The BMP is a chassis system and As more hunter than target synthetically bedded! of pull (LOP) is by three, removable
envisaged more for precision shooter, I prefer the HMR with its spacers and a thick recoil pad.
shooting. It has a fully adjustable, quality moulded stock, with what NICE FURNITURE Maximum LOP is 14.5”, so more
aluminium stock that gives 100% Bergara calls a ‘mini chassis’, which is The stock is a good compromise than enough! The forend is medium
rigidity with a true free-floating an integral, aluminium bedding block between the HMR’s stated abilities width and seriously rigid, as it has
Bergara B14 HMR | FIREARMS
Looks good, feels good, shoots good; not

bad with some change from £1150
strengthening bar and free-floats

the barrel too. Bergara have done
a good job here, as the tube sits
dead centre in the channel, with
no metal touching anything.
Three QD sling studs are fitted;
one under the butt and two up
front, plus four, flush cup/sockets
for QD swivels (two either side)
at front of forend and rear of butt.
Overall, this is a very nice piece of
furniture and eminently shootable!
PROVEN RECIPE
The action is a copy of the Remy 700
with a twin lug, coned bolt that uses
a Sako-style extractor and spring/ Bolt detail, it all looks a bit
The trigger comes from the box set at a pleasing 3 lbs, familiar but works very well,
plunger ejector. This last means no especially that extended handle
but it looks to be easily adjustable and is probably a
matter how slow or fast you cycle the Remy 700 clone
action, ejection is positive. The bolt
lever is extended with a large handle, (1-8” twist and 19mm O/D) and two BT and GECO 170-grain soft tip. to take off some of the spacers to
which offers good manipulation! 308 Winchesters, both 1-10” twist, a Supported, off a bench, the HMR suit shooters with shorter arms!
The trigger mech looks very 700 20” (on test) also 19mm O/D and a was shooting an average of 1” Though various makes of ammo
too and though set for a quoted heavy 24” (21.2mm O/D). The latter with all loads, including the non- will show different speeds, I did note
3 lbs is adjustable. The blade is is threaded 18x1mm and the two lead RWS HIT. I feel sure it could a common theme in relation to the
mid-width and well curved and formers 15x1mm. This year sees the do better with reloads, as my pet extreme velocity spread (ES) over
comfortable on the finger. The safety addition of a 24” 6.5 Creedmoor too! load of a 168-grain ballistic tip the three loads. The 165-grain RWS
is a 2-position rolling lever, rear right over 44-grains of Vit N140 would HIT averaged at 2641 fps with an
of the receiver and pushes forward MOST PLEASING shoot ½” in my old Remy 700 ES of 27 fps, the Norma 170-grain
to FIRE and reverses for SAFE with The overall feel of the HMR was Light Sporting Rifle. But saying Tip Strike did 2612 fps and an ES
bolt operation, its position means most pleasing and to say it feels just that, an inch is still respectable of 24 fps, finally the GECO 170-
little disturbance to the firing hand. right would be an understatement! and like any gun, it’s just a matter grain SP produced 2511 fps and 29
Feed is from a polymer, 5-shot It’s one of those rifles you wish of finding something it really likes, fps ES. So, just 5 fps difference,
magazine, which is an in-house you had, as I was comparing it to which has never been a problem. which must be down to barrel
design and also AICS (Accuracy some of my favourites and it was quality, which is the only common
International Chassis System) hard to fault! Plus, as we shall see, CONSISTENT ES SPREADS denominator! Well, that’s my theory!
compatible! The release catch is the price is highly competitive; Though the 308 Winchester is I have no beef at all with the B14
a big, push-forward ambi lever at frankly, you are getting a lot of always a snappy cartridge, the HMR, as it’s a super rifle with great
the front of the trigger guard and gun for not a lot of money! weight of the HMR at 9lbs went some accuracy potential. However, the
the clip falls free easily. Finally, Along with the HMR, RUAG way to soaking it up. Bolt operation dual role nature of the build makes it
and unsurprisingly, the receiver also sent a GECO Gold 2-15x50i and general feed was 100% and the significantly heavier than a sporter,
bridges are cut for 700 mounts, scope, which showed good optics ejection port is big enough for easy which might not suit some hunters.
I fitted a set of Burris swing-offs. and quality. Ammunition went to single loading and unloading too. The Conversely, if it’s more target you
Barrel and calibre choice in the Norma 170-grain TipStrike (ballistic maximum LOP from the box was fine are doing, the heavier 24” 308 Win
HMR goes to a 22” 6.5 Creedmoor tip), RWS 165-grain HIT non-lead for me, but it’s the work of minutes might be the better choice. wg
Love that butt with fully adjustable comb
and LOP, which is spacer-controlled, z NAME Bergara B14 HMR
note the flush-cup QD swivel socket z CALIBRE 308 Win (on test)
z CAPACITY 5-rounds (DM)
z BARREL 20” medium width (19mm) on test
z TWIST RATE FOR 308 Win 1-10”
z WEIGHT 9lbs
z STOCK LOP and comb height adjustable
Extended bolt handle
z PRICES (Inc VAT) £1127
z SPARE MAGAZINE £57
z CONTACT RUAG Ammotec UK LTD,
www.ruag.co.uk
FIREARMS | Sabatti SAPHIRE
Move over
Rover!
Sabatti’s latest, the SAPHIRE
switch barrel; not bad for
sub £1000!
Detail of recoil shelf,

integrity is maintained
by the forward stock
bolt stabilising the lug
Pete Moore goes hands on with the latest Sabatti rifle; the unlikely named SAPHIRE
The name SAPHIRE has Kg pull) or Set; the weight of 1.5 Kg

nothing to do with precious can be reduced to 250g, they are
stones but is the initials for; interchangeable and can be replaced
Sabatti All Purpose Hunting by a gunsmith. I had the standard on
Italian Rifle. It appears a much my tester, which showed a bit of take-
slicker product than their earlier, up movement, before it broke crisply
Remy 700-based Rover and has the enough at the advertised 3lb mark.
feel of a Sauer 202! Most obvious,
is the manner that the barrel is SPORTY
retained, as it uses a derivation of The safety is a 2-position lever, rear/
the 202’s split clamp receiver. Also, right of the action, it pushes forward
the aluminium alloy receiver has two to FIRE and reverses for SAFE (bolt
integrated Picatinny bases, again locked). Sabatti says a 3-position
like some models of 202. Along with The magazine is a 3+1 single column box-type variant is coming. The bolt shows
a 3-lug bolt that gives a reduced a butter knife type handle and
lift angle of 60°, with feed from a The stock is a grey polymer with a thick, rubber recoil pad. operation was good. The shroud
3-shot, single column detachable and is rigid, the action void well The pistol grip is generous and angles rearwards and follows the line
magazine, it comes over a lot slicker. machined; at the front is what I shows cast-in chequering panels, of the receiver and gives a clean and
would call a recoil shelf, as opposed as does the forend. Annoyingly, uncluttered look with a big, cocked
MRR to a pocket, as the lug butts up there are fixed sling swivels; action indictor at the base. The
The bolt is made in three parts against it, rather than dropping into attaching a bipod means fitting a bolt face shows the usual spring/
and has a floating head that aids it. The forend is rigid and free-floats QD sling stud. There are two more plunger ejector and extractor claw.
contact on the locking lugs. The long, the barrel. Well-presented and furniture options; walnut identical The SAPHIRE is offered in three
24” barrel is cold hammer-forged manufactured it looks and feels good! to the synthetic and a thumbhole, calibre groups; A - 243 Win, 7mm-
with Sabatti’s Multi Radial Rifling both put the price up a bit! 08, 308 Win and 7mm Remington
(MRR), which is a polygonal form, as DIFFERENT STROKES The 3+1 single column magazine SAUM. Group B – 6.5x55, 270 Win,
opposed to cut lands and grooves The grey synthetic stock is is retained in the well by a press- 7x57, 7x64, 30-06 and 8x57JS.
and said to give greater accuracy. traditional, with a deep cheekpiece forward catch integrated into the Group C – 7mm Rem Mag and
The muzzle is threaded ½ x 20 on the left and a low, raised comb, front face of the trigger guard. There of course 300 Win Mag! My 308
UNF (complete with protector). with the butt being finished off are two trigger options; Standard (1.2 on test showed a 24” barrel, with
Sabatti SAPHIRE | FIREARMS
Functionality proved good with smooth bolt

operation, magazine feed, extraction and ejection
The action is a departure from the

older Rover, note the butter knife
bolt handle, 2-position safety and
cocked action indicator
Barrel retention follows the Sauer 202 The butt is well shaped with a cheekpiece and comb;
split clamp receiver pattern; it works! note the pistol grip angle and chequering
the trend these days for shorter III reflex moderator. I used a cross preferred the lighter weights, the At a ball park figure of £900,
tubes, it will get the best out of section of 308 Win ammo, in 155 BXRs were shooting 0.75” and the Sabatti SAPHIRE is a good
all calibres; certainly 243 Win! weights from 150 to 170-grains the 168 BXCs around and inch, with rifle, you will pay a tad more for the
Like any switch barrel, you and Browning’s new BXR and the heavier 170s at a tad over that. thumbhole version and even more for
can often use the same bolt head BXC (155 and 168-grain loads). Speeds where good though, proving the walnut, which is to be expected.
for different calibres, like 243/308 I was not expecting a precise the advantage of a longer barrel. Price-wise, it sits in the middle ground
Win and 7mm-08. Its removable return to zero, as previous rifles The BXR and BXC averaging 2925 of around £1000, which is not bad
to suit other cartridges in the that use Sauer’s system (including fps and 2662 fps accordingly. at all for a switch barrel. wg
range. The long action receiver will their 202) have never gone back
accommodate all calibres, however, on the money. But this is not a
to suit different COLs, both the criticism and detracts little from
magazine and well can be changed. the advantages of the system. As
it happens, I was correct and it’s
TRANSFORMER always best to check zero! In 308,
Barrel change was as expected; the twist rate measured out at 1-11.5”,
remove the bolt and the two action which, as I discovered, favours the
screws and separate the barrelled/ 150/155-grain bullet weights.
action and stock; pleasingly, it was a
snug fit! There are three Allen bolts KICKY, NOT?
front/lower of the receiver, two on For a 308, and even without the
one side and one on the other. With moddy, the SAPHIRE proved well The integral Picatinny bases solves a lot of problems for scope mounting needs
a 5mm Allen key, slacken these behaved, which is always a result
off and the barrel slides out; on in this calibre! Functionality proved
re-insertion, there’s a cut out at 12 good with smooth bolt operation, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
O’clock on the chamber extension magazine feed, extraction and z NAME Sabatti SAPHIRE synthetic
and an alignment key inside the ejection, no matter how slowly z CALIBRE 308 Win (Group A)
receiver chase. Best practice is to I worked the action. However, z CAPACITY 3+1 (DM)
slide the barrel in and close the bolt, single feeding is not on the cards, z BARREL 23.5”
then retighten the cross bolts. The as if you drop a round onto the z THREADED Y ½ x 20 UNF
bolt locks directly into the chamber mag platform it nose dives. z WEIGHT 7 lbs
extension, which is par for the course! The trigger proved a bit z STOCK grey synthetic
awkward, as the initial take-up z INTEGRAL PICATINNY BASE Y
GET DOWN took a bit of learning; something z PRICE £900
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FIREARMS | Accuracy International AT
Shooting
Machine Pete Moore gets his hands on a
new generation variant of the
Accuracy International sniper rifle
Accuracy International AE. Both now being replaced by colour, as you can get ‘stock sides’
(AI) is probably the the AT and the more up-market AX, in black, green and pale brown.
most successful British the former rifle is on test here. In What I like about the AT stock is
manufacturer of centrefire essence, the generic action has the simple approach to adjustments,
bolt-action rifles today! changed little but furniture and with the comb being locked by Allen
Coming from impeccable target features, as to what they offer, have. screws and the LOP adjusted by Barrel change is
shooting roots, their real claim spacers. The forend is rectangular quick and easy, the
to fame is a series of sniper BETTER FURNITURE and can be fitted with accessory possibilities of other
308-based calibres
rifles. The original L96 A1 was The AT’s stock shows a normal rails and there’s also a saddle mount is interesting
introduced in 1982, followed by pistol grip and a cut away underside over the barrel. There’s a QD socket
the AW (Arctic Warfare) in 1988. to the butt that offers a large in the forend tip, so you can use
The AW also proved popular grasping hook. You can however AI’s spigotted bipod. Conversely, SAME BUT
with sports shooters too, so much get an accessory that turns the you can get a Harris K-Mod adaptor The 20mm bolt body uses a 6-lug
so that at one stage AI made a AT’s grip into a thumbhole if you for underneath. Equally, you can engagement, with a low angled and
slightly cheaper variant called the prefer. There are also options on fit a monopod at the rear. curved-back, ball-ended handle and
Accuracy International AT | FIREARMS
AT in its brown stock, green

and black are also available
operates smoothly, with little operator probably adds another 3lbs. Butt to
fatigue. The safety is a 3-position muzzle it’s 46.75”, but then again it’s
unit on the right of the bolt shroud, primarily a prone rifle, certainly for
with the usual forward – FIRE, we sports shooters! The bipod is nice,
middle – SAFE with bolt operation with individual, swing-down locking
and rear – SAFE bolt locked and legs with slotted height-adjustable
there’s a cocked action indicator. inners. On the base, is a cant adjuster
The steel receiver is chamfered screw, which is most appreciated,
on the top sides and now has a proper and unlike an under forend mount,
20MOA STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 the rifle/bore line sits lower in the
action rail! Much preferable to the bipod, so increasing stability.
AW, which used a slimmer 11 or 12mm I used two brands of ammo;
dovetail, which always struck me as a PPU 168-grain HPBT Match, which
bit feeble for a sniper rifle. Trigger pull very much replicates the Sierra
is adjustable from 1.5 – 2 kg, as is the Match King 308 bullet and Hornady’s Mag catch and mag detail; the trigger is weight and reach to pull adjustable
position of the blade; nice refinements Precision Hunter. This uses their
that offer just that bit more finesse! 178-grain ballistic tipped ELD-X pill.
That 1-12” twist indicates that the
SWAP SHOP AT is built more for around the 150- Bolt and safety detail;
although the handle
The barrel is a medium/heavy build, grain weights, in keeping with the looks a bit odd, it
offering 20, 24 and 26” lengths standard 7.62 NATO ball cartridge. operates very well
and Cerakote finished for durability.
It’s also removable, and comes as SWEET SHOOTER
standard chambered for 308 Win, Of the two loads, the lighter PPU
with a 1-12” twist rate. However, it proved more accurate, coming in at
occurred to me that barrels could around ¾” @ 100m, the Precision
be made for any short-action calibre Hunter was shooting an average of
using the 308 case head, as the 1”. Were this my rifle, then I’d go with
action does not lock directly into my old reload of a 168-grain Hornady
the chamber extension but into A-MAX and 44-grains of Viht N140
abutments inside the receiver, so all powder, which I reckon would be an
that is required is turning the correct easy ½”, if not better! Recoil was
The AT stock, though similar to the original AICS,
thread for the chase on a new barrel. not an issue, with what is a 17lb rifle is better designed and more shootable; this model
Removal/replacement takes and I don’t think the muzzle brake is the folding butt version
about 1 minute; open the action and was really needed. But it was easy
undo the Allen screw on the right to maintain the target under recoil.
side of the action just behind the What did impress was the ease
end of the receiver two to three turns of operation, with the bolt being
(no more). Now, unscrew the barrel; smooth, feeding and ejecting 100%
AI have cut flats at the muzzle for a reliably. The AT sits almost dead in
spanner if required and reverse the the aim, which combined with its
process to reinstall. Head space is easy bolt operation, makes for a
not an issue, as the chamber face very stable platform. I left the trigger
comes up against a physical stop weight where it was but moved the
when it’s fully engaged. Barrels blade forward as much as it could
come plain but can be ordered go, which gave me a decent first
threaded with a 2-port brake. pad position. The safety is a tad high
The magazine release is a big, and forward and I had to break my
push-forward lever at the rear of firing hand position to operate it!
the well and the 10-round, double Overall, very impressed and good z NAME Accuracy International AT
column steel box free falls out. I value for money, the bipod and muzzle z ACTION turn bolt
was surprised to find there’s a last brake are optional, as the base rifle z CALIBRE 308 Win (1-12” twist)
round hold open, blocking the bolt consists of the following- fixed stock, z CAPACITY 10 (DM)
from going forward when empty. standard adjustable cheekpiece, fixed z BARREL 20, 24 and 26” (detachable)
butt pad with spacers, pistol grip, flush Trigger weight and LOP adjustable
BIG BUGGER cup sling attachment points, 20MOA z WEIGHT 14lbs (un-scoped)
Overall impressions are most STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 action z LENGTH 46.75”
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FIREARMS | Rimfire Rifles
Steyr’s new Zephyr II bolt-action offers a

classic build and proved to be a good design
As ever AR15s are in

vogue again this year with
some sweet customs from
Gunfellas UK along with
Tippman’s new M4. Pleasingly
Steyr have a new bolt-action; the
Zephyr II and it's nice. There have
also been some changes with
Sportsman Gun Centre picking up
the Smith & Wesson distribution
from SHIELD and Raytrade UK
now have Chiappa and there’s
a new version of the M4, which
is more sporting-orientated.
Rimfire Rifles Pete Moore notes a few changes and new products for rimfires in 2018
ANSCHUTZ
RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd,
www.ruag.co.uk
The Anschutz name stands for quality, rimfire bolt-actions, in all calibres.
Options here go to thumbhole and more traditional stocks and various
barrel lengths and fixtures. Speaking to them at IWA showed that the
Anschutz-approved version of the ISSC MSR (modern sporting rifle)
the MSR RX22 that looks like the FN SCAR has been improved and I’m
waiting for a test gun. Really sweet is the 1727F straight-pull in 17HMR.
It’s a beautifully fast and slick action and it shoots very well indeed.
Equally nice is their 1416 UK version with a special thumbhole stock.
Target quality semis
is what you get with
Volquartson!
VOLQUARTSEN CUSTOM
STOCKADE PRODUCTS, www.stockadeproducts.co.uk
Stockade Products exclusively imports Barrels have match chambers and

Volquartson Custom firearms for the bores show 0.0001” tolerance from
.22 shooter requiring supreme quality muzzle to breech (maximum) and a
and performance. Rifles are based standard .920" bull barrel diameter.
on the generic Ruger 10/22 design, They have expanded their line of
but all components are designed and compensators, stocks, stock colours
produced in house and assembled by and scope rings. Complete rifles and
Volquartson in the US to ensure the customer-configured designs in a host
Anschutz’s sweet thumbhole stocked
1416 a nice 22 bunny basher highest quality. Receivers are CNC- of options are available. Quite possibly
machined from stainless with integral the ultimate .22 semi-auto if you’re
Weaver-style mounts for precision. serious Volquartson has a lot to offer!
Rimfire Rifles | FIREARMS
CESKA ZBROJOVKA (CZ) Savage

Edgar Brothers Ltd, www.edgarbrothers.com
CZ’s Model 455 has replaced the venerable 452. This is a switch barrel in 22
Browning Buckmark Rifle LR, 22 Mag and 17HMR. Regardless of calibre all rifles use the same bolt and
face with a spacer that is removed for the longer 22WMR/17HMR magazines.
CZ have also updated their auto-loader with the 512 and it’s a sound little
sporting semi, there’s also a tactical version aimed more at Action shooting.
Savage offers their bolt-action 93 and semi-auto 64 Series rifles. Feed
uses detachable box magazines and there’s a range of options and finishes
in 22LR, 22WMR and 17HMR. More radical is the BMAG, which is chambered
Browning SA22 a traditional for Winchester’s rimfire 17WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) and produces
design but one that works 3000 fps with a 20-grain V-MAX bullet. Their A22 (semi-auto) and B22 (bolt-
action) sporters look similar with black polymer stocks and 16” barrels threaded
1/2x20 UNF, though laminate thumbholes are in the pipe line. Feed is from
a Ruger 10/22-style, 10-shot rotary magazine and AccuTriggers are fitted as
standard. The B22 offers the three major rimfire calibres – 22LR, 22WMR
BROWNING (BROWNING UK) and 17HMR, and pleasingly the A22 is available in 22 LR and 22WMR.
www.browning.eu (for nearest dealer )
The Buckmark is the rifle version free-float forend and a raised

based on their 22 semi-auto comb on the Green Mountain
pistols; it features an integral butt Camo stock. It not only shoots CZ455 in black/yellow
extension to which a wooden, well but is exceedingly well priced laminate stock; nice…
thumbhole stock is bolted. Upfront too. Classic is the SA22 semi-
is an 18” barrel complete with iron auto rimfire, which has been in
sights with Day-Glo inserts. A 1” production for over 100-years.
weaver-style dovetail lays back over The rifle is tiny and shows a steel
the action and allows the fitting action that ejects downwards and
of optics. Feed is from a 10-shot cocks from below too. Feed is by
CZ’s 512 semi-auto
mag that self-ejects from the grip. a butt-mounted tube magazine in tactical rig with
The straight-pull T-Bolt continues with a pull-out rear follower. The 25-round mag
to impress and their latest model barrel can be quickly removed and
is the 16”, heavy-barrelled varmint from the box features basic iron
carbine in both 22 rimfire and sights, though a scope mount is
17HMR options. Threaded 1/2x20 available that replaces the rear Savage A22 semi-auto now available in
this handy little rifle shows a fuller, sight. A sweet little gun no doubt! both 22LR and even better 22WMR
SOUTHERN GUN CO
www.southern-gun.co.uk
Tikka’s new rimfire the T1x MTR,

very QUAD-like but it’s a shooter!
SAKO QUAD
Sako Finnfire II SGC’s all new V22
Tikka T1x TMR
Beretta ARX 160
GMK Ltd, www.gmk.co.uk
SGC were one of the first to offer an AR15-like 22
Tikka’s new centrefire T3X has proved a great success and they have now capitalised on this with rimfire with the V22, which was an upper built by
a new rimfire the T1x MTR. With its synthetic stock, it will accept most T3X accessories and even CZ for Victor Arms in the USA. They now make
offers coloured grip and forend inserts. And its heavy barrel makes it a sort of cross over hunter/ their own in-house version, which uses the same
target option too. The Sako QUAD was the first switch barrel rimfire ever and a remarkable design side-cocking action style, but they have now built
as it offers the choice of 22 LR, 22 Magnum, 17HM2 and 17HMR. Over the years Sako has added a dedicated rifle around it, which is more modern
models from the basic synthetic-stocked to a lightweight hunter with iron sights, a varminter and the and in keeping with the host of other 22 rimfire
latest Range version with target-type stock and layout. Barrels come with dedicated magazines 22 military clones. Feed is from dedicated 10 and
LR/17HMS and 17HMR/22WMR, which are all colour-coded as to calibre and the changeover is fast 25-round, machined-aluminium magazines and
and simple. The FinnFire II though like the QUAD is a fixed barrel for those that just want one calibre. not the normal plastic types used by others. In
Beretta’s ARX160 22 semi-auto copy of their 223 service rifle. They are built under licence by Umarex terms of looks, handling and reliability the new
and use the same mags as the Colt Tactical and HK 416 series. They can be converted to left hand V22 is a different and much improved gun.
operation though still eject to the right. The 160 is a reliable and shootable and pleasingly different!
HENRY The Lithgow CrossOver

now in Walnut!
MagTech of Brazil offer two guns the 7022 semi-auto which is a copy of the old
Marlin 795 and the 802 bolt-action. The 802 looks very similar to the Russian
TOZ 17. Both feed from 10-round, detachable box magazines with two included
with each rifle. They are also threaded ½ x 20 from the box and represent well
priced general use 22s. Henry offer a rimfire lever-action rifle based loosely on
the Winchester 1873 style. They load through the front via the mag tube and
proved to be reliable and accurate shooters.
Henry H001 rimfire

lever-action
SIG/SAUER 522 LITHGOW ARMS LA101 - CROSSOVER

WEBLEY XOCET
Sportsman Gun Centre, www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
Highland Outdoors, www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
The 522 is made by SIG/SAUER USA and shows a heavy alloy upper with
Picatinny rail and polymer lower with ambidextrous, AR-like controls. The pistol Lithgow Arms’ LA101 CrossOver has been a big success in the UK and an
grip and forend are synthetic, as is the fixed-length, Swiss-style, side-folding exceptionally well made bolt-action rifle. It’s available in 22 LR, 22 WMR and
skeleton butt. There are three models - the Classic has the military forend, the 17HMR and uses CZ-type magazine and a semi target/tactical stock. The 21”,
SWAT a 4-way/Picatinny style, both show 16” barrels with a flash hider threaded mid-weight barrels are hammer-forged and Cerakoted as is the rear locking,
½ x 28” UNEF. Iron sights are included. The Target has a Hogue, rubber over- 3-lug action. Scope base are included, and the muzzle is threaded ½ x 20 UNF.
moulded free-float forend, un-threaded 20” medium barrel and no iron sights but Stock options include walnut, brown laminate and synthetic with this one offering
comes with a 1-4 variable scope and mounts. Feed is from 10 and 25-round, Black spacers to adjust LOP. The Webley Xocet a bolt-action chambered in 22 LR, 22
Dog magazines; that hold open on the platform. Cocking is by a large handle on WMR and 17HMR with the option of a carbon fibre wrapped barrel or plain steel.
the right that reciprocates with the action. There is a manual hold open on the left It’s a bit tactical looking but shoots very well and is an excellent price. Guns can
of the receiver. be bought as part of a package that includes an AimSport rimfire moderator
Steyr has re-entered the rimfire market with its new Zephyr II. It shares some and a Nikko Stirling scope and mounts represent great value for money!
similar features with CZ’s 455 namely the magazine system. The barrel is 19” and
hammer-forged with its distinctive spiral finish, there’s a tang-mounted safety and
guns are cut ½ x 20 UNF with thread protector. The stock is walnut with a
Tyrolean comb/cheekpiece and Schnabel forend it has a butter knife bolt handle.
Available in 22 LR, 22WMR and 17HMR it looks a bit retro but proved accurate.
SIG522 Classic
The new Webley & Scott Xocet; at

Steyr’s latest rimfire the the price it should do very well!
bolt-action Zephyr II
SMITH & WESSON M&P15-22

Sportsman Gun Centre,
The M&P is probably the most successful 22
AR available, as it’s reliable, shootable and with
fully functioning controls like a centrefire AR.
The basic rifle comes with a 16” barrel threaded
1/2x28 UNEF, 4-way/free-float forend, CAR15-
type butt and 2 x 25 round magazines (10-shots
available too), muzzle brake and iron sights.
The flat top upper allows easy optical mounting.
Other options include the MOE (Magpul Original
Equipment) with improved Magpul furniture Smith & Wesson M&P 15/22;
and fold-down sights, guns are offered in other an out of the box bargain with
many options here we see
colours too. The Performance Centre shows an the standard 16” and the 18”
18” Match/fluted barrel, 2-stage Match trigger, Performance Centre models
Vltor stock and Hogue over-moulded pistol grip.
Rimfire Rifles | FIREARMS
MARLIN AND REMINGTON

Contact: Raytrade UK Limited, www.raytradeuk.co.uk
Marlin offers two autoloaders; the Model 60 series use a tube magazine
and are available in several stock and action finishes synthetic, stainless,
camo, black, laminate and hardwood. They have 19” barrels, magazines
hold 14, 22 LRs and even more 22 Shorts. The 795 has a similar action
but feeds from a 10-shot detachable magazine again in a choice of
finishes. Bolt-actions consist of the XT series in a choice of box or fixed
tube magazines in a range of finishes, barrel lengths and weights and
calibre choices.
Remington’s rimfire semi is the 597, which is available in three options
two sporters with and without iron sights and a heavy barrelled version. It GSG’s two best rimfire
reproductions the
runs on 10-shot magazines and features an automatic last round hold StG44 (top) and the
open, iron sights (where applicable) and a 1” Weaver-type scope rail. Still MP40 (below)
around are the M572 Fieldmaster and the M552 Speedmaster. Essentially GERMAN SPORT GUN
the same build with a front-loading, under-barrel tube magazine and iron Edgar Brothers Ltd, www.edgarbrothers.com
sights (receiver grooved for scope) the former is a pump-action and the
latter a semi-auto mech. The feed system is reliable and unlike a box mag GSG (German Sport Gun) builds a series of alternative military look-a-likes
can take a mix of 22 Long, Short and Long Rifle ammo. starting off with the GSG522 (Hk MP5) and AK47. Newer are the two classic
WWII German guns the MP40 machine pistol and the StG44 assault rifle. Build
quality is excellent as is authenticity and they both show much improved and
simplified bolt systems that are also quick to strip and easy to clean. The Stg44
now offers a 10-shot magazine and scope base, so making this model more
Remington 597 VTR gives competitive.
the AR15 feel and look
CHIAPPA
Contact: Raytrade UK Limited, www.raytradeuk.co.uk
Chiappa is now under the Raytrade banner, so that means their M4 Carbine, 22 AR15
uppers and the US M1 Carbine copies too. They now offer an M4 with a free-float
forend and Hogue telescopic butt. The Little Badger is a single-shot, break-barrel,
survival-type rifle chambered in the options of 22 LR, 22WMR and 9mm Flobert (shot
shell). It’s a tiny thing weighing 3lbs and features an ammo carrier on its wire stock,
iron sights and is threaded ½ x 20 UNF. Chiappa also offers a classic, tube magazine
Basic but a shooter lever-action the LA322 loosely based on Marlin’s Golden take down.
Marlin’s XT-17R
NORINCO JW 25 Chiappa’s new look M4

PIETTA PSS 50 with free-float forend
UBERTI SILVER BOY
Henry Krank & Co Ltd, www.henrykrank.com
The Norinco JW 25 is a 22 rimfire and 30-round stick mags or a

copy of the Mauser K98. Made 50-round drum. The burp gun look The LA322, which is a copy of
in China it’s really a copy of the is exemplified by the ventilated the old Marlin take-down model
CZ452 action but given a full barrel jacket and short wooden
K98 look. Feed is from a 5-round stock, but at heart it’s a basic 22
detachable magazine. If you want self-loader with a military look. This
to scope up; there’s an integral ½” is a no-frills but surprisingly reliable
dovetail, though you might need design; however, it’s a bit basic
to remove the rear sight as it will by comparison to other rifles. The
get in the way of larger objective Uberti Silver Boy is a scaled down
lenses. The JW 25 is not in the copy of their Winchester 1873 lever-
fast fire, semi-auto class but it’s action chambered in 22LR. It differs
reliable, accurate and a lot of fun… in having a front loading, under
The Pietta PSS50 is loosely based barrel magazine with a pull-out NWCP polymer-framed
on the Russian (7.62x25mm) follower. The most obvious change M4; not too bad!
PPSH41 SMG it feeds from 10 is the alloy action with silver finish.
NORTH WEST CUSTOM PARTS
North West Custom Parts, www.nwcustomparts.com
Almost a PPSH41! Pietta’s take on this NWCP specialises in both centrefire spec upper and lower Spikes Tactical
classic Russian burp gun the PSS50 and rimfire AR15s and over the years LPK Ceiner-style bolt and dedicated
has offered some interesting product. 1-16” rifling twist barrel threaded for
They now offer a new rimfire AR the 1/2x28 UNEF TPI, Trinity Echo Key-
NWCP-15, built using their 22 RF M4 Mod free float forend Trinity alpha
complimented with some great parts stock Trinity DI grip 1x25 round black
from Trinity Force making this one of dog mags. The newest rifle is a full
Uberti Silver Boy a 22 the best deals on the market - mil polymer build.
rimfire Winchester 1873
RUGER
One of the great names in the rimfire rifles but expensive. Finally, the
pantheon, Ruger still offers its iconic American Rimfire. It’s a scaled
range of 10/22 semi-autos’. There’s a down version of their Centrefire
good choice of models in wood and American and uses 10/22 The Oceania Defence suppressed 10/22 take-down
polymer stocks, the Take-Down, SR22, magazines and offers wood and
Tactical, Target, and Sporter. Most synthetic stocks, the latter offers two,
interesting is the new Silent-SR, interchangeable, comb/butt pad RUGER 10/22 INTEGRALLY
internally suppressed barrel for the sections to suit iron sight and scope SUPPRESSED TAKE-DOWN RIFLE
10/22, which looks like an over & use. Very different from the 77/22 but OCEANIA DEFENCE Ltd.
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77/22 series that includes wood and the same action it copies their developed on the standard Ruger take-down model but now incorporates a drilled
laminate stocks in 22 LR, 22 WMR and centrefire Ruger Precision in a 22LR barrel with outer expansion tube for suppression. The whole forend/barrel assembly
17HMR. All are based on a scaled down format. With a polymer chassis and is removable, tests showed it did have initial return to zero issues that seem to
version of the M77 and feature adjustable stock, free-float, alloy forend realign after 5-10 rounds, suppression was about the same as a standard muzzle-
dedicated scope mounts and rings and 18” barrel (threaded 1/2x28 UNEF) mounted can. Oceania have dispensed with the Ruger stock choosing the Magpul
(1” set supplied). These are high quality it’s a clever adaptation. unit with adjustable LOP a scope base, carry bag and 1 x10-round mag is included.
Ruger’s Precision Rimfire, a 22 LR variant of

their centrefire Precision model, it looks good!
Different strokes, the Kris Defiance DMK22C,
a top quality, purpose-built 22 AR! This is the
LVOA version with muzzle-length forend
JP NC-22
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The JP NC-22 uses a Nordic Components upper mated with an 18”
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GUNFELLAS UK possibly the nearest thing to a pure competition 22 AR you are going
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Kris Defiance; built as a dedicated 22 LR AR15 it features an all-metal
Richard Vowles runs Gunfellas UK and one of his specialities is custom body; free-float forend in medium and full-length LVOA format, 18” barrel,
AR15s. He sent me two examples; a Smith & Wesson 15/22 and a Kris fully functional controls, telescopic butt and 10 & 15-round magazines.
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FIREARMS | Savage A22 Magnum semi-auto rifle
Automatically
Speaking
Pete Moore gets a rare treat with a 22 Magnum semi-auto sporter
and likes what he sees
The Ruger-like rotary

magazine holds pleasing
10-rounds of 22WMR
A new .22 semi-auto facility; so, Savage integrated a
sporting rifle is perhaps not manual lever between the rear of the
such hot news these days mag well and the front of the trigger
here in the UK! But Savage’s guard. It’s set by pulling the bolt
latest offering, the A22, does bring open and holding it then pressing
something to the party. The A22LR up on the catch and letting the bolt
(22 long rifle) and the A22 Magnum slowly forward until it holds. A quick
(22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire) pull back and release trips the catch
on test, look set to offer a reliable to close the action. The flush-fit
and accurate rimfire self-loader. magazine has an integral release
catch at the front of its body and
PLAIN JANE there’s a cut-out at the front of the
The A22 is a basic, though not well to allow your finger to operate it.
unattractive looking, rifle with a
polymer stock with textured sections BASES INCLUDED with the front one coming up from but where it really scores is in energy
on the grip and forend and Q/D Another good feature is the fact below and the rear coming down and retention. The slowest load on
sling studs fore and aft. Length of that the A22 comes with a set of from above, which necessitates test was the Winchester at 1954
pull is good at 14” and the build is 1” Weaver bases as standard, so removing the cover first. fps, which gives 347 ft/lbs at the
all-steel, with a button-rifled, 22” no problems scoping up. On that muzzle and 1019 fps/92 ft/lbs at
barrel and case-hardened receiver. point, importers Edgar Brothers BALLISTIC 200 yards. Drop at 200 was 17.64”.
The large bolt is hard chrome- sent me a Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5- CONSIDERATIONS By comparison a CCI 17-grain HMR
plated and shows a big, flat 15x56 scope with capped BDC-type I have tested a few 22WMR rifles load was doing 2556 fps/246 ft/
rectangular cocking handle, and turrets and side parallax. It proved and they never seemed to be as lbs at muzzle and 1253fps/59 ft/lbs
there’s a lot to get hold of! Features a good pairing, as the rifle showed accurate or consistent as the 17HMR. at 200. Drop at 200 being 9.32”.
include Savage’s AccuTrigger, excellent accuracy with Hornady’s Whereas a good HMR can go out to
which is user-adjustable, along 30-grain V-MAX ammo, and its more 200 yards, I have always considered HORSES FOR COURSES
with a cross-bolt safety in the front curved trajectory was accounted the 22 Magnum to be not much I assembled a cross section of
of the trigger guard- it pushes for by dialling in the range. more than a 100-yard rimfire. 22WMR ammo: Winchester-X
right to left to FIRE and reverses The receiver is in two parts; The HMR is faster, at 40-grain PSP, Remington 33-grain
for SAFE, in this condition it does the main section is steel, but the approximately 2500 fps, compared V-MAX, 33-grain Accu-Tip and
not lock the action either. rear end shows a removable plastic to a standard 40-grain WMR at 40-grain PSP, CCI 40-grain HP
Feed is from a 10-round rotary cover. This locates the main spring around 1950/2050 fps, but the Maxi Mag and Hornady 30-grain
drum magazine like the Ruger and has to be removed for stripping. lighter 30 and 33-grain WMR loads V-MAX. Accuracy testing was
10/22 unit. The design precludes Also, unusual, is the fact that the run between 2000/2250 fps. The done at 100m off the bench.
an automatic last round hold open two action screws are opposed, WMR’s trajectory is more curved (see Ammo results table)
Savage A22 Magnum semi-auto rifle | FIREARMS
z NAME Savage A22 Magnum
z CALIBRE 22WMR
z CAPACITY 10 (DM)
z ACTION blow-back semi-auto
z BARREL 22” (threaded ½ x 20 UNF)
z LENGTH 41.5”
z WEIGHT 5.63 lbs (un-scoped)
z SCOPE BASES Y
z ACCUTRIGGER Y
z PRICE £509.85
With six brands of ammo I soon found the best loads for the rifle, Hornady’s 30-grain V-MAX was shooting 0.75”,
z CONTACT www.edgarbrothers.com
with the Winchester, CCI and Remington 40s pointing a decent inch
This is a surprisingly good rifle and to a greater

degree has restored my faith in 22WMR
Savages new A22 semi-auto, this one is in the hard hitting 22 Magnum and proved quite a performer
Savage did their homework on the cocking handle as there’s a lot to get hold of Detail of hold open catch and magazine fitment
The A22 initially showed AMMO RESULTS

poor accuracy and reliability, but Make Bullet Average speed Energy Group Comments
settled down after about 50-rounds, Winchester-X 40-g PSP 1954fps 347 ft/lbs 1” Reliable cycling
followed by a good clean out. Its Remington 33-g V-MAX 2244fps 376 ft/lbs 2-3” Reliable cycling
least favourites were the Remington Remington 33-g Accu-Tip 2000fps 299 ft/lbs 1-1.5” Unreliable cycling
33-grain loads and it did not feed Remington 40-g PSP 2019fps 370 ft/lbs 1” Reliable cycling
the Accu-Tips well at all. The CCI 40-g HP Maxi Mag 2044fps 380 ft/lbs 0.9” Reliable cycling
magazine is a bit fussy on insertion Hornady 30-g V-MAX 2259 ft/lbs 349 ft/lbs .75” Reliable cycling
and you need to give it a good
slap, so that it locks in to avoid I thought the average inch for
miss-feeds. The butt is hollow and the 40-grains loads was pretty good,
resonates annoyingly, easily fixed but the .75” of the Hornady 30-grain
with a squirt of cavity filler foam. V-MAX was most impressive. Other
Saying that, Boyd’s Gunstocks writer’s reports on the A22 Magnum
offers a number of laminate options, all talk about its accuracy potential
including a thumbhole, Edgars and I concur, but like all semis, try a
will be bringing these in soon. few brands of ammo to find what it
Technique is all with this rifle, likes. There’s not much in it but I’d
as being a semi-auto, the trigger go with the CCI Maxi Mags for a 40
resets as you follow through and obviously the Hornady 30s.
and as you let off the blade it Overall, this is a surprisingly
jumps forward and sort of kicks good rifle and to a greater degree has
back. I found it better to keep it restored my faith in 22WMR. Would
pulled and maintain your sight A22 stripped, to remove the rear cover the scope needs to come off or very high mounts used I get one, well it seems possible but
picture until the shot was gone. with the Boyd’s T/H stock? wg
FIREARMS | Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr II
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Steyr Zephyr II, a sweet
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little rimfire hunter with
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bags of potential
Fa m
Pete Moore looks at
a new rimfire hunter
from Steyr and sees
a mix of ideas
Steyr Mannlicher make ISSC action in a Scout-type stock, so practical for any rifle. The stock is DON’T CARE
some nice and innovative not really an in-house item, but brand distinctive with a classic Tyrolean My interest piqued, I looked on the
centrefire hunting rifles new as seen at IWA is the Zephyr II. cheekpiece and Schnabel forend interweb for gun tests and comments
on their SBS 69 (Safe tip and it was at this point I started and could find none that matched
Bolt System) action, with CZ INFLUENCE to get a vibe that some of this and my suppositions. I even e-mailed
their radical Scout Rifle It’s a well-presented design and well other bits looked mighty familiar. Steyr but as of yet have received no
perhaps being the most up to Steyr’s usual high build quality Turning the rifle over confirmed reply. My guess (and that’s all it is) is
recognizable. I owned one for with some of their signature touches; this, with the 5-shot polymer that as the CZ452/455 is one of the
six years and really liked it. However, like a hammer-forged barrel with magazine and release catch location most prolific and popular rimfire bolt-
they have never been that prolific its distinctive spiral body and the very similar to the CZ455, the actions around, Steyr decided to use
with rimfires, producing their Zephyr bishop’s cowl bolt shroud and butter bottom metal too. Removing the their proven feed components, which
1 from 1955-1971, which has a tiny knife bolt handle. And though not stock confirmed this as the plastic is the critical part of any repeating
bit of a CZ452 look and feel about using the 3-position, tang-mounted, mag well was a dead ringer for rifle. Or duplicate them, doubtless
it but with a Mauser-like lever safety roller safety of the SBS 69 action, the switch barrel 455 even down with permission. A cost-effective
at the rear. Their SCOUT RFR is a it had a 2-positon, tang-mounted to the rear hole that allows a filler decision no doubt, yet used in a rifle
straight-pull that uses the Austrian, sliding catch, which is fast and block to be fitted to accommodate that was quintessentially a Steyr
the shorter cartridge overall length that carried on the Zephyr tradition.
(COL) of the 22 Long Rifle (LR) I say now; I do not care about how
magazine. I had a CZ455 on hand in they achieved it, the Mk II is a very
22 WMR and took out the mag and nice gun and worthy of the name!
it fitted and fed 100% in the Zephyr, The rifle is available in 22 LR
which was chambered in 17HMR. (Long Rifle), 22 WMR (Winchester
Magnum Rimfire) and 17HMR
(Hornady Magnum Rimfire), in a
5-round capacity only. So, I conclude
if the five fits and functions then
the Czech 10-rounder should also
do the same? The barrel appears
to be retained by two Allen grub
screws that pass through the front
of the action. This then would make
Feed is from a 5-shot mag The bolt is solid and chromed,
offering the different calibres much
that’s identical to the CZ455’s note the twin extractor claws, easier as in combination with the feed
ejection was very positive! system it’s a case of mix and match.
Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr II | FIREARMS
position in operation either! The

trigger is factory-set for what felt
like a 3lb pull, which proved firm
and readable, from its wide, curved,
grooved gold-coloured blade. It’s a
2-stage unit with about ¼” of take up
then into the break with a crisp and
short release. It’s not user-adjustable,
but Steyr says a competent gunsmith
can tune it. The magazine release
The Tyrolean-type butt is catch is a small lever at the front of
pretty but surprisingly the well and works easily with the
practical too, note fish
scale chequering
empties falling away cleanly. The
barrel is lightly tapered and 19.7”
The tubular steel receiver shows long, a bit much for 22 LR but for the
a 12mm dovetail and a large ejection magnums ideal, pleasingly my tester
port compatible with both 22 LR and was in my favourite rimfire calibre; the
the two magnums. The bolt shows Hornady Magnum Rimfire (17HMR).
a chromed body and twin extractor
claws with a fixed ejector pin at the RIGGED AND READY
rear of the mag well in the middle. Rigging the rifle up I added an old
On the left is the bolt release lever Hawke 3-12x50 illuminated scope in
and along with the shroud and a set of Sportsmatch 30mm medium-
butter knife handle the whole thing height rings. I’ve had this scope
looks nicely made and faired in. a long time and used it mainly on
rimfires and it has never let me down!
TYROLEAN TIMBER For a moddy I used the new Wildcat
The stock showed a reasonable Panther 17 reflex, which is a good one
piece of light walnut with a slight for taming the noisy 17HMR with its
hog’s back comb and the unusual average speed of around 2500/2550
Tyrolean cheek piece, which is large The 2-stage trigger proved most practical and broke clean and crisp at around 3 lbs, note the scope mounting arrangement fps! Ammunition went to Hornady’s
and angles out from the top and is latest batch of 17-grain V-MAX HMR
finished with three flutes at the base. ammo, which was clocking the chrono
This morphs forward into a long, at an impressive 2676 fps/275 ft/
angled pistol grip with a flattish top lbs and shooting ½” groups at 100m.
that offers good thumb position and I shoot a Ruger M77/17 All-Weather
easy safety catch operation. There’s and that too does ½” so the Zephyr
a slim, Schnabel-type forend and II was very much on the money!
instead of cross-cut chequering, Feed was good though the last
fish scale panels are substituted. movement of closing the action was a
Now I’m not usually a fan of fancy bit stiff, but that could be because it
decoration, but they do set off this cocks on closing. Given it uses a fixed
classic and classy looking furniture blade-type system, which can be fussy
very well! Length of pull is 14” and on how fast you cycle the bolt, the
the butt is finished off with a slim Zephyr was kicking those empties out
rubber pad. Fixed sling swivels are like it had a spring plunger system, no
fitted as standard, so if you want to fit matter how fast or slow you cranked
a bipod you’d need substitute the one The tang-mounted safety is a dream, note the Bishop’s cowl bolt shroud and butter knife handle the action Nice! Equally that tang-
up front with a QD stud to suit. One mounted safety speaks for itself, well
small feature I did like was the action TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION positioned and instinctive to use with
screws have plastic cover caps over z NAME Steyr Zephyr II near no disturbance of the shooting
the heads, and if you want to remove z CALIBRE 17HMR on test position, perfect for a rifle like this!
the action then you’ll need both 25 z CAPACITY 5-round (DM) Not a lot more to say really,
and 20 Torx head drivers to do so! z CALIBRE OPTIONS 22 LR and 22 WMR the Zephyr is a capable little rifle
z ACTION turn-bolt with bags of accuracy potential and
TANG-MOUNTED z OVERALL LENGTH 39.2 offers an attractive looking and
As always, any tang-mounted safety z BARREL LENGTH 19.7 efficient option compared to some
catch gets my vote, as it represents z WEIGHT 5.8 lbs other rimfires. Price-wise it’s not the
the ultimate position for a rifle’s ON/ z PRICE £745.99 cheapest, being around £100 more
OFF switch. Typically, you can shoot z CONTACT Sportsman Gun Centre; than a comparable CZ455 but is
with your thumb on it and there’s www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk certainly a lot less than either the
no disturbance of the firing hand Lithgow LA101 or Ruger M117/17. wg
The styling is very traditional and surprisingly pleasing,

the Zephyr II is a real shooter none the less
FIREARMS | Kriss Defiance DMK22C
The
Middle Ground
Pete Moore discovers a new 22 semi-auto AR from

a US company called Kriss Defiance
So, what if I said you foul even the largest eye piece bell.
could get a top quality, The importers, SHIELD, fitted one
mil-spec, all aluminium of their SIS red dot sights, which is
receivered 22 AR, with a an upgraded and improved version
quality, free-float barrel and of their original Mini Sight and I
fully functioning controls; added my old but reliable Leupold
including forward assist 3-9x50 scope for accuracy testing.
that offers its own magazine The bolt looks like your normal
system as well as being 22AR drop-in unit, but the forwards
compatible with both S&W assist (FA) intrigued me. My only
and Black Dog mags too. experience of this system was on a
Enter the Kriss Defiance DMK22C! CMMG 22AR, it was not a success,
though it worked, but also caused
THE IDEA stoppages. Kriss has opted for a
The DMK22C is the first rifle of full steel bolt body with more slots,
its type to offer a full aluminium Rifles are built to exactly replicate the centrefire AR15s in terms of control function and handling, which is most
which reciprocates without any
alloy build spec as opposed to pleasing and will accept most accessories issues. Sometimes on 22 ARs you
polymer. There are two variants, do get a failure to fully chamber
the LVOA is almost identical, last round hold open system inside. and a rather fancy muzzle brake. (short round) and a quick pump of
apart from its full-length forend The pistol grip is an A2 style with The twist rate is 1-16”, right hand the FA’s bullseye button will close
that encloses the 16.5” barrel. finger grooves, the butt is 6-position for your average 40-grain 22 the bolt. So, nice to see something
Build quality is good, with nicely telescopic, with a more L-shaped pill. Over this is the 13”, M-LOK, designed to do the job properly!
made and presented A2 receiver rear that offers a gripping hook, free-float handguard, so you
halves made from forged 7075-T6 along with QD sling swivel sockets. can fit rails etc if you wish. TRIGGER TIME
aluminium with the usual forward This build is compatible with Most I like iron sights on my ARs For what feels like a standard AR
assist plunger and case deflector MIL-SPEC AR-15 trigger kits and and Kriss does not disappoint with trigger the pull was pleasing, not
on the right side, along with ejection charging handles and doubtless a fine set of modern, low-profile match-like but with a tad of take-
port cover. The build is a flat top, with all the other go faster bits! fold downs, the rear is a windage- up followed by reasonably break.
a Picatinny base that extends onto adjustable double aperture (large/ Kriss says it goes at 5.5 lbs, but it
the forend to give a 20” mounting TUBE TALK small) and up front a post with felt more like 4 lbs to my educated
length with 23” on the LVOA. On the The 16.5” medium/heavy weight thumbwheel, vertical adjuster. finger! Many would be happy with
left, the safety catch and bolt release barrel is 4140 chrome molly steel Equally practical, they are not this, as I was, and it’s more than
lever, with a standard, automatic with a Black Nitride (QPQ) finish deep and when stowed do not fit for purpose and given the price
Kriss Defiance DMK22C | FIREARMS
I was particularly impressed with the forward

assist, as it worked well and did not affect
reliability, as it can do with lesser designs
Detail of low-profile, fold-down rear

sight and the SHIELD SIS red dot
sight, a review for next
month I reckon!
Different strokes, the Kriss Defiance DMK22C, a top

quality, purpose-built 22 AR! This is the LVOA version
with muzzle-length forend Muzzle brake, front sight and free-float forend detail; the muzzle
is threaded ½ x 28 UNEF; so, no problem for a moddy!
Standard DMK22C with 16.5” barrel and 13” forend,

here seen in green Cerakote; nice but £50 more
The DMK22C is the first rifle of its type to offer a full

aluminium alloy build spec as opposed to polymer
of drop-in, replacement units, Kriss did not copy the Smith design,
The rifle is compatible with both Smith &
will save you at least £150! Wesson 15/22 and Black Dog magazines, as they have doubtless configured
I ran the rifle on Winchester well as offering its own 10 and 15-round sticks their hold open system to allow full
M22 high velocity 40-grain round function too! The Black Dog was
nose and their 42-grain sub-sonic next, which fed but gave occasional
Max and it functioned with both loads stoppages and only gave partial
100%. Controls worked well with the hold open, as it only relies on the
magazine dropping clear of the well bolt being stopped by the follower.
at the press of the button and the
action reliably locking back open after TACK DRIVING
the last round too. The safety was With the Leupold on top, accuracy
easy to manipulate, but I would fit an was most pleasing, with consistent
ambidextrous catch, I have these on ½” groups at 50m and right on the
both my Smith & Wesson M&P 15/22 money at 100 with around 1” too
and SGC Speedmaster AR15s, as they TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION with quality ammo. So not fussy and
make the guns a tad more practical. z NAME Kriss Defiance DMK22C accurate too; what’s not to like?
I was also intrigued by the z CALIBRE 22 LR For free hand use, the M-LOK
information supplied by SHIELD z CAPACITY 10 & 15 DM forend is smooth and not too
that the DMK22C would also run z ACTION blow back semi-auto wide, so easy to hold and if you
on both S&W 15/22 and Black Dog z BARREL 16.5” with brake (1/2x28 UNEF) want lights and lasers etc then
magazines and decided to put it to z LENGTH 35.25” butt extended 6-position LOP butt there are plenty of adaptors to
the test. As standard, Kriss offers 10 z WEIGHT 6.6 lbs fit; though saying that, I would
and 15-round in-house units, which z FOLD-DOWN iron sights have liked the option of a QD sling
are about the same shape and size as z FINISH Cerakote (four colour options) stud to fit a bipod, as with a pod
the original, straight, Colt 20-round 13” Free-float M-LOK forend up front and a moddy this would
223 Rem mags. All-polymer, they are z TRIGGER single stage make a nice, 100m bunny basher!
easy to fill, even without side buttons! z PRICES £875 (on test) Cosmetically, apart from black,
Starting with a 25-round 15/22 £975 DMK22C-LVOA you have the choice of finishes
magazine, I filled it up to maximum Cerakote coloured finishes add £50 with Cerakote in arctic white, flat
and the rifle shot the lot no problem; Spare magazines £28 (10 or 15) dark earth (FDE) and green- and
even automatically holding open on z CONTACT www.shieldpsd.com I must say, I’m a bit tempted to
the last shot. I don’t think this was a www.kriss-usa.com sell my Smith 15/22 package
lucky coincidence, as and although and invest in a DMK22C! wg
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FIREARMS | Section 1 Shotguns
Section 1
Shotguns
You don’t need a hi-tech

semi to be practical;
Mossberg’s 590 Persuader
will do the business!
Pete Moore looks at the controversial hi-capacity pump and semi-auto shotguns
For 2018 new box and tube capacity only. A Sect 1 gun has To many laymen the Sect 1 UK is slug, which is a generic term
mag guns, all semi-autos an un-restricted magazine and shotgun is seen as purely for practical for a single, bore-sized projectile.
and all but one from Turkey. the latter a mandatory 2-rounds shotgun shooting (PSG) under the Whatever the calibre it’s classed as
It looks like Winchester has stepped maximum in the mag with one in auspices of the United Kingdom Section 1 ammunition and unlike
away from high capacity guns as they the chamber (2 + 1). Minimum Practical Shooting Association and shot shells must go on an FAC.
used to offer their X3 in a couple barrel length is 24” and minimum other action-based organisations like Chances are you will be restricted
of more competition-orientated overall length is 40”, folding stocks the NRA’s Target Shotgun and 3-gun as to the amount and asked why
options. But looking at their catalogue are banned unless they can be matches. Some hunters use one where you want it? Some constabularies
shows that neither their older X3 permanently fixed in their open the higher capacity is well suited will not allow it for boar shooting
and new X4 go that route now. position. There is one exception to to pigeon, corvid and fox control, others will; the main use is the
this for British Western Shooting though unofficially are not allowed on target shotgun disciplines. You
SECTION 1? Society (BWSS) here a sub-24” true game birds like pheasant etc! will be expected to be a member
First a legal and user recap. The double or single barrel can be The Elephant in the room for of one of the associations before
Sect 1 and 2 shotgun divide is on used but only for competition. many firearms licensing units in the you are even considered.
STOEGER M3K
Stoeger hit the UK a few years ago with their M3000 gun
aimed at 3-Gun competition. Made in Turkey but owned by
Benelli and marketed in the USA, it uses an inertia system
as opposed to the more common gas/piston guns. Replacing
this though similar, is the new M3K, main differences are
better extended controls: bolt release and cocking handle, a
relieved and profiled loading port and a 3.5” chamber. The
24” barrel now shows a muzzle brake and the mag tube
holds 9-rounds, an obvious omission is there’s no barrel/mag The latest Stoeger comp gun the M3K,
tube clamp, which is essential for a gun like this. Priced at price and features make it worth a look
around £500 it’s a bargain and looks to be what’s required!
Section 1 Shotguns | FIREARMS
PEDERSOLI WYATT EARP

Henry Krank & Co Ltd,
www.henrykrank.com
As British Western Shooting Society (BWSS)

competition allows a short barrelled double then the
Wyatt Earp must be considered as a practical gun.
Historically it’s a reproduction of the original Colt
1878 side-hammer model. In 12-bore with 20
1/8” barrels which are choked cylinder and
improved cylinder, this is a fine example of
the fighting shotgun of the 1800s. With
rebound hammers, tang-mounted safety
and an eased action for smoother
opening it’s a beauty. This is a
Top to bottom, Beretta 1301 a top quality, comp-ready gun with all
the whistles and bells required. Benelli M2 Practical, the standard
highly specialised gun but if you
M2 with mag extension will also do the job. Benelli Nova, probably want to keep it real in BWSS
the only modern pump-action design around and a good one too. events it’s the kiddy!
BERETTA/BENELLI
Beretta 1301 Competition, Benelli M2, M2 Practical, M3 Super 90 Kromo,
Nova & Super Nova
Benelli needs little introduction and they have Super Nova, which are pump-actions of modern
been making recoil-operated semi-autos for design. Tough and ultimately reliable they can
years. They offer a true practical gun (M2 also offer an extended magazine along with the
Practical) with iron sights, scope base, ported Comfort Tech stock. All models offer multi-
26” barrel, hi-capacity magazine and extended chokes as standard. Beretta knows a lot about
controls. It uses the recoil-reducing Comfort semi-autos and now offers a dedicated PSG/3-
Tec stock, which really works. The standard M2 gun type design the 1301 Competition. It has
though primarily a sporter with none of the an improved gas/piston system along with
extras offers a magazine extension to up the bevelled loading port, slotted shell lifter and
capacity to 7+ as standard and is a good extended controls – cocking handle, bolt The Pedersoli
choice. More exotic is the M3, which offers release and forward-mounted safety. For the Wyatt Earp a
practical shotgun
selectable pump and self-loading functions, like UK a 24” version is available as is a mag from the 1800s
the old Franchi SPAS 12. Again, with a 7-shot + extension, the gun comes with multi-chokes.
payload! The exceptions are the Nova and For the money a very professional piece of kit!
CHIAPPA WINCHESTER 1887 The Winchester

1887 probably the
Raytrade UK Ltd; www.raytradeuk.co.uk oldest high capacity
repeating shotgun
The 1887 is that rarest of things a lever-action an FAC for BWSS
shotgun and designed by John Moses Browning competition use. Unusually
at Winchester’s behest. Chiappa/Armi Sport the mech uses a quadrant-type, rotary
makes a reproduction mainly aimed at Western breach block and loads through the action.
Action Shooters. The Cowboy Hunter is a Certainly different but offering a classic,
21” gun with a 5 + capacity that and like the high capacity repeater for dedicated western
Pedersoli Wyatt Earp double can be owned on shooters. A 28” gun is also available.
Their Model 590 Persuader is a 24”,

8+1 cylinder-bored pump-action with a
ventilated handguard and black plastic
furniture. Nothing clever but very
practical as was the original 500
Slugster, and in a world of hi-tech,
comp-rigged semis it still cuts the
MOSSBERG mustard! However, the JM (Jerry
York Guns Ltd, www.yorkguns.com Miculek) Pro Series 930 Tactical, is
Saddlery & Gunroom; www.saddleryandgunroom.co.uk 3-Gun ready with a some go-faster bits
such as an extended cocking handle,
Confusingly both York and Saddlery Italian Iron Armi competition semi they bevelled loading port, trigger stop,
Top: Mossberg 930 Tactical Class, another bring in Mossberg, which is why I have used to bring in. In terms of practical cocked action indicator and an
great gun at good money
Bottom: If you like practical pumps you’ll given both contact addresses. However, shotguns Mossberg addresses the enlarged, tang-mounted safety. Plus,
love the Mozzy 590 persuader York are now no longer showing the need with both a pump and an auto. the obligatory hi-cap magazine tube.
FIREARMS | Section 1 Shotguns
HATSAN ESCORT MP-A

HATSAN ESCORT RAIDER
Edgar Brothers Ltd,
Hatsan’s Escort is a cost-effective
semi and springing from this is the Hatsan’s first box mag semi
the Escort Raider; just
MP-A, which is from their tactical finished testing it and it
range but made as a Section 1 looks promising!
shotgun for the UK market at Edgars
request. The build shows a pistol
grip butt, full forend and iron sights,
with a Picatinny rail on the receiver
for optical mounting and another
under the forend. As well as the
standard cross-bolt safety it also Hatsan MP-A - a wolf in
offers a magazine cut-off , multi- wolf’s clothing, and another
great PSG bargain
chokes and a threaded muzzle for
adaptors. With its 24” barrel its
UK-legal and Hatsan have extended
the magazine to give a 9+1 capacity The Escort Raider is pretty much chambers) the UK version will come chrome-plated, and the receiver is
over the original 7+1. Two extra the same gun but running on with a multi-choke barrel. Operation is fitted with a Picatinny rail for optics,
shells can be held in the side of the detachable, 5 and 10-round box by a gas/piston mechanism using plus an adjustable rear sight, the front,
butt for a fast top up. Good, gun, magazines instead of a fixed tube- Hatsan’s new Smart Valve Piston fibre optic sight is also adjustable. You
nice price and well worth a look. type! Available in 12 and 20-bore (3” system. Bore and chamber are get 1 x 5 in the package.
Better mouse trap – the Molot

VEPR-12 another 12-bore AK
VEPR-12 & SAIGA 12

FSU Connections,
www.rusmilitary.com
optics. Feed is from 5 or 8-shot magazines
The Saiga 12 has been around for a few years and other accessories are available – muzzle
and offered the first practical and cost-effective brake, mag well conversion, iron sights. Molot’s receiver, Picatinny rail and iron sights as standard.
box mag semi. Essentially a 12-bore AK47 system VEPR-12 is a very similar design but made to It comes with 1 x 8-round magazine (mag
guns come with plastic and wooden furniture far better standards and rated as the best of well), full & half chokes; AK-type canvas sling,
(Hunter) with a 27” multi-choke barrel. Scope its type. It shows a fixed butt, automatic last cleaning accessories kit and manuals in English.
mounting is by the NV rail on the left of the round bolt hold open, extended/ambi controls, Optional accessories include 20-round drum
pressed-steel receiver and accepts AK-based with a 26.5" barrel. It also features a stronger magazines and a very effective muzzle brake.
ARMSAN RS-S1
WEB-TAC METAL-STORM
Highland Outdoors,
www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk Armsan’s take on the practical semi-auto,
the RS-A2J, it looks the business!
ArmSan who have a good rep for their cost
effective sporting semi-auto shotguns, is now
offering a proper box mag gun aimed firmly at
practical-type shooting. Called the RS-S1 it’s made
in Turkey under licence for Saiga, though it looks a
lot more like the Molot VEPR 12. Probably done as Webley’s new Web-Tac Metal Storm
recently current Russian-made firearms have been practical box mag is a corker!
embargoed in Western Europe? It runs on 5 or
10-shot magazines and offers an automatic last round bells; pistol grip, iron sights, scope manually-adjustable gas/piston mechanism
hold open facility as well as a manual bolt release. base and extended controls. It shows and runs on 5 and 10-rounds mags (2 x10s
Meaning it’s about as practical s you can get for a 24” barrel with muzzle brake, are included). The butt is telescopic, and all
magazine changes. The UK version has a CAR 15-type, full-length mag tube and telescopic controls are AR15- like and positioned. The
telescopic stock. It comes with iron sights and a butt and has plastic furniture. 24” barrel comes with three, flush-fit chokes
Picatinny rail on the top cover along with three chokes The real news is Webley’s new Web- plus a muzzle break. A full-length Picatinny rail
– full, modified and a combined cylinder restriction Tac Metal-Storm gun! Based on the original comes with removable iron sights so optics can
in the muzzle brake. Prices look to be around the and first AR15-like box mag gun the Akdal be fitted. There are three shorter sections up front
£850 mark with spare mags at probably £50 each. 1919, it’s a fourth generation design. With for grips, light and lasers. It’s available in .410,
ArmSan also offers a tube mag semi, the an all-metal(aluminium) body in black or 20 and 12-bore chamberings; probably the best
RS-A2J with most of the required whistles and flat dark earth, it has a self-regulating and design to date and well-priced at around £850.
airguns | tasco Section 1 Shotguns | FIREARMS
Truly
F12 TYPHOON
Cheshire Gun Room;
Traditional
HDM ESCOBAR
www.cheshiregunroom.com
Contact ACP Shooting, www.acpshooting.com
www.cactus-arms.co.uk (importer) This rather cosmetic, yet cool looking
The HDM Escobar is an outgrowth of the original Akdal 1919, probably the first box mag, AR15-type only hit us recently. It’s
AR15-type semi-auto shotgun. It’s no different mechanically but styling and design is as you might expect in terms of
better with a CAR15, telescopic butt and free-float alloy forend. It comes with detachable controls and layout and runs on 5 and
iron sights with a D-handle at the back over the receiver and an A-frame front unit. The 10-round magazines; pleasingly two
24” barrel is multi choke (3 included) and feed is from 5 or 10-round box mags, 2 x are included in the price! Operation
5-round mags are included. It offers an automatic last round hold open and manual bolt is by gas/piston and the cocking
release. At round £650 it’s a bargain and a good shooter. handle is bolt-mounted, which is most
practical. It comes in a basic package
Pete Wadeson tests the Tasco Target/ with short alloy forend and the usual
long and short Picatinny rails. Also, a
Varmint 2.5 – 10 x 42AO IR scope and longer version (Maxi Rail) with what
appears to be barricade wings and
a dummy muzzle brake. Guns come
despite its uncompromising traditional in several Cerakote finishes and the
safety is ambidextrous, the 6-position
‘old school’ layout proves it’s still a The HDM Escobar, another progeny
of the original Akdal 1919
butt has an adjustable cheek piece.
very capable optic… Typhoon, The F12 Typhoon, an AR15 clone

with serious attitude!
I
’m sure many ‘young
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are included. The butt is telescopic, and the UK loads, but runs reliably with medium to heaver Tungsten.
reticles for use for the ranges Dot reticle. I’ll briefly mention positioning, as it sits atop the relatively slim but stand quite
the airgunner shoots over and here (but detail it fully later) optic’s quite chunky eye-bell, just proud of the saddle. Not a bad
most with
DERYA MK 12 operating features that due to the way the reticle is rear of the zoom ring. This unit thing, as the turret adjusters
(except zoom ring) all grouped
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FIREARMS | Web-Tac Metal-Force Tactical Shotgun
Pete Moore tests the latest

box magazine Practical
Shotgun from Webley
FOURTH
Generation
If it ain’t broke don’t’ fix it;
or maybe fix it just a little!
In 2013 the Turkish, AR15-based
Akdal 1919, followed by two near
painted in flat dark earth; nice!
It comes with three, screw-in
and rolls forward for SAFE. On the
right is the automatic bolt hold open
Well that could be the ethos for identical guns, the Bora Borak, choke tubes, a muzzle break, 2 and manual release catch, which is
what is the fourth generation of the then HDM Escobar. Adding to this x 10 rounds mags, removable large and concave. On the opposite
original Akdal 1919 box mag practical in 2018 is Webley’s, Web-Tac, iron sights and a stripping tool. side is an extension of the catch
shotgun (PSG). I have followed the Metal-Force gun and here it is. giving the ambi option. Below it is
evolution of the whole box mag thing It’s a generic Akdal variant, but GAS/PISTON the push-in magazine release with
since the original Franchi SPAS 15. the best one I have seen to date, It uses a gas/piston operating the empties falling free form the
with more attention to detail, better system that is adjustable for gas skeletonize mag well. Iron sights
FROM NOWHERE build quality and ergonomics. Made pressure and standard and heavy come as standard with an A2-type,
The SPAS 15 was not all that, by Husan in Turkey the receiver loads. Equally it has a side cocking fully-adjustable L-flip V-notch/
then came the Saiga 12 and and forend are all, hi-strength handle attached to the bolt, which aperture. Up front an A-frame with
Molot Vipr (both AK47-based). aluminum, in this case coated/ is preferable to a rear-mounted a fixed blade. Both attach to the full
T-handle. Husan has improved length Picatinny rail on the forend
forend security with a more basic and flat topped upper receiver.
but stronger retention system. The forend shows a strong
Being a UK-legal section 1 build with vents on the side, forward
shotgun, it has a 24” barrel with at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock are three short
an overall length of 42”, as 24/40” Picatinny sections for grips and
is the minimum dimensions. lights etc., plus the full-length at 12
The telescopic butt stops at 42” for irons or optics. The buffer tube is
minimum length, with a LOP of aluminum and mounts the 2-position
13 and 14.25” accordingly. butt with a thick recoil pad. The
only other piece of furniture is
CONTROLS the rubber-covered A2-type pistol
Controls are AR15, except for grip, the good news is that it can
the cocking handle, the safety is be easily removed, and the gun
ambidextrous and located above the fitted with any fat, AR handle with
A full-length Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock allows for some versatile sighting options pistol grip and rotates up to FIRE a fill-in back strap; nice! I bolted
Web-Tac Metal-Force Tactical Shotgun | FIREARMS
Webley’s new Web-tac, Metal-Storm PSG machine, based on the original Akdal 1919
but so much better! 10-round mag fitted
on a rubber over-moulded, Trinity The gun ran well on a cross

Force model and complimented it section of loads from lighter
with a Magpul vertical fore grip. 28-grams up to heavier BB and
AA shot, buck and slug. You might
TOOL! have to adjust the mechanism
Unlike most other pump and semi- a bit, but that’s just trial and
auto repeaters that use an end cap error as to the shells you use.
that engages with the end of the
mag tube/barrel ring, the Web-Tac SOLID AND RELIABLE
has a threaded barrel-mounted The Web-Tac feels quality, doubtless
collar that braces against a steel due to its all-metal construction. Note; ambi safety, skeletonized mag well and ambi bolt release catch extension above mag button
plate in the forend. An O-spanner is The full 10-round mags need a bit of
included for stripping, the other end a thump on the base to insert with
being a socket for sight removal. the bolt closed, and the action locks
To strip, lock the bolt open; reliably after the last round has been
undo the barrel collar and pull fired. They also need to be run in a
off the forend, undo the lock nut bit, as initially they are a bit stiff to
(anti-clockwise) then wind off the load to capacity! All the controls fall
adjuster drum (clockwise) inside to hand nicely, I did find the mag
this is a spring and load collar. Pull catch a bit stiff and the safety levers
the barrel forward until it stops, are a bit short and smooth, which
then allow the bolt to go forward a could do with a bit more length and
little and pull the barrel forward and meat on them for easier operation.
off at the same time. Position the The muzzle brake makes a bit of
bolt so the cocking handle is in its a difference, but recoil is dependent
cut-out, then pull the bolt/operating on the load you use, but I found Typically practical AR15 layout but the bolt release is larger and concave for easier operation
rod assembly off the fixed post control good for multiple shot strings
attached to the action. Finally, you regardless. Having tested the three
can pull-out the top hat piston in the previous models, I’d defiantly say
barrel ring to access the gas ports. the Web-Tac Metal Storm is the best
incarnation of the original Akdal
DOWN, TEST AND ADJUST 1919 concept yet! Plus, you get
Though the action is self-adjusting, 2 x 10-round magazines included
you can also increase/decrease in the price, which is effectively
the spring tension to fine tune it, £100 saved. A 5-rounder is also
as you can switch from the light available, which might be useful for The gun comes with
an A2-type pistol grip
and heavy load collars. A definite some stages, where the large size (left) but it will take
improvement is the lock nut is anti- of the 10s can be a bit clumsy. But any AR handle, fitted is
clockwise and engages by a sprung for competition you are probably a Trinity Force rubber
detent on top of the adjuster drum. going to need four more 10s for over-moulded type
Equally so the barrel lock nut. the high round count stages! wg
z NAME Web-Tec Metal-Storm
z CALIBRES 410, 20 and 12-bore
z CAPACITY 5 and 10 (2 x10s included)
z ACTION gas piston adjustable
z LENGTH 44”
z BARREL 24”
z CONTROLS ambidextrous
z FINISH black or tan
z MULTI-CHOKE 3 included plus key and muzzle brake
z PRICE £831.99
z SPARE MAGS 10-shot £26.99, 5-shot £18.99
z CONTACT Highland Outdoors Ltd,
www.highlandoutdoors.com
Gas/piston system stripped out L to R: lock ring, adjuster drum, spring, load collar and piston
FIREARMS | Lever-Action Rifles
Lever-
Action
Rifles
2018
Pete Moore looks at lever-action rifles Lever-action rifles available
in all calibres offers a
and sees a few things have changed reliable repeating option
ARMI SPORT/CHIAPPA
Winchester 1876, 1886 and 1892
Raytrade UK Limited;
www.raytrade.co.uk
Chiappa are an Italian company who make several

versions of the classic Winchester rifles and carbines,
based in the main on the 1892 and 1886. Products
are well put together though perhaps not quite as
well presented as the Uberti family. For fullbore
fans they have the Winchester 1886 and 1892 in a
variety of calibres and finishes from classic wood and
blued to modern stainless steel and rubber-coated
wood, to suit both range shooters and hunters. For
example, the 1886 Yukon is of this build in 45-70
and the 1892 Kodiak similar in 44 Magnum and
with a take-down facility. Technically a lever-action
too is Armi Sport’s Spencer, the magazine is in the
butt and loads through the butt plate and it has an
external hammer. Chambered in 45 Colt and other Steel appeal, the Chiappa 1886 Kodiak in
classic calibres it’s one for the serious western/ 45-70, this is one serious hunting gun!
civil war enthusiast and quite a good shooter too!
Lever-Action Rifles | FIREARMS
HENRY VIKING ARMS LTD. MARLIN

VIKING ARMS LTD. RAYTRADE UK LIMITED
01423 780810 www.vikingarms.com www.raytrade.co.uk
Henry offers both rimfire and pistol calibre rifles of the Winchester 94 layout, Marlin’s 1894 offer a pistol-calibre lever-action for the UK market. The guns come
though with a closed-topped receiver. The major difference is the fact both in many options on barrel length, capacity and finish, but all offer a closed-topped,
types feed from a front-loading tube magazine, which is not an ideal selling side ejecting receiver, which allows easy scope mounting and a hammer block
point in our market. Traditional iron sights are standard, but not on the safety catch. All come with iron sights and a removable hammer extension for
17HMR version. Scope-wise the receiver is not threaded. However, Henry easier manipulation when a scope is fitted. In full bore calibres we have the 336
offers a cantilever mount that fits to the barrel and extends back over the and 1895 in both standard blued/wood and stainless/grey laminate. These are
action to fit a scope to. This is extra and not included in the package. For big really hunting rifles with the 1895 handling the larger calibres such as 45-70 and
bore fans there’s the Henry Big Boy, which is an identical build but heavier the 336 stuff like 30-30 Win. The latest in this line is the 1895 SBL (stainless
to accommodate pistol calibres such as 357/44 Magnum and 45 Colt. big loop), which is a carbine with the larger loop for use in cold weather with
gloved hands. It also offers ghost ring sights and a ¾-length Picatinny rail,
so you can put on a red dot, standard or intermediate eye relief scopes. In
The pistol calibre, Henry Big rimfire they only have one the 39AS, which is a scaled down 1894 frame that
Boy, a bit unusual with its can be split in two for storage. Feed is by a front loading tube magazine.
front-loading magazine
Marlin 1895GBL another compact

and hard hitting carbine option
BROWNING
Big and beautiful – the Pedersoli Winchester International Sports Brands,

1886/71 here we see the deluxe version www.browning.eu
PEDERSOLI 1886 The BLR (Browning Leveraction Rifle) has been with us for some time
and is recognised today as the only mechanism of its type that is
chambered for proper magnum calibres. What sets it apart is its external
www.henrykrank.com
hammer and no safety catch, yet it offers a proper box magazine and
a gear-driven rotary bolt, which is not unlike that of the AR15. You have
For that truly quintessential classic lever-action Pedersoli now offers their a semi classic build with a fast and practical mechanism; certainly,
1886/71 Winchester reproduction. It has a strong, rear-locking action for a manually-operated rifle. There are two options the Lightweight
chambered in 45-70 Govt and shows a half-length magazine tube, PG in traditional walnut and blue in 308 Win, 30-06 and 450 Marlin
traditional iron sights with a pistol grip butt. Though looking odd a scope and the Lightweight PG Tracker in 308 Win, 30-06 and 300 Win Mag
mount for either a red dot or IER scope is available for the hunter. With in a short barrelled, laminate with Cerakote finish. Both models come
standard and deluxe versions this is a beauty. with iron sights and are drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
BLR Lightweight PG
UBERTI
www.henrykrank.com
BLR Lightweight
PG Tracker
This name is synonymous with reproductions of the classic rifles of the American
west. Uberti offer various examples of the Henry and 1866 (Yellow Boy) and
1873 Winchesters. Their products are second to none with good wood, bluing
and some lovely colour, case-hardened finishes. These can be encountered ROSSI PUMA AND RIO GRANDE
in carbines, standard and special sporting lengths. Sights consist of a blade
up front with semi-buckhorn rears. The new Silverboy shows a chrome-plated Highland Outdoors,
alloy frame and looks like a blend of the Winchester 1866/1873. The build is www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
simpler and cheaper with a round, 19” barrel and basic iron sights though the
receiver is drilled and tapped for mounts. Feed is by an under-barrel, 15-shot Rossi are a Brazilian make and originally copied the Winchester 1892 with their
(22LR) magazine with the spring/follower tube pulling out forwards. The loading Puma, they have added to this with their Rio Grande series, which is a near
port is on the side rather than underneath, making filling easier. Nice too is copy of the Marlin 1895 and 336 guns so is side-ejecting with a safety catch.
the beautiful 1876 Winchester, which is just a beefed up 1873 and chambered Puma’s are the pistol-calibre option in 357 and 44 Magnum and 45 Colt and
for big bore rifles calibres such as 45-60 etc. The Colt Burgess 1883 is a like the 92 do not have a safety catch. The Rio Grande is chambered either
better design than the Winchester 73 it shows a close-topped receiver and in 45-70 or .410 shotgun versions and comes fitted with a scope base, both
sliding loading gate with the same high quality we have come to expect. models are available in either blue or stainless steel with wood furniture.
Rossie Puma, it’s essentially

Probably the best of the classic recreations the 1873 Uberti a Winchester 1892 made
here we see the 20” Sporting Rifle in 357 Magnum under licence
FIREARMS | Marlin 1895GBL
Marlin’s 1895GBL; when you need some serious

repeating firepower, note the big loop lever, which
works well with heavy gloves on
Serious
Artillery! Pete Moore reacquaints himself with one of the best classic
lever-action designs around, that still has the moves
Today, you might think The original 1895, has a 22” ammunition; especially developed 325-grain LeverEvolution FTX factory,
that 45-70 as a calibre barrel, 4-round tube magazine and for tube magazine lever-action. along with Barnes TSX 250-grain
is redundant, except for black walnut furniture, but Marlin With rounds stacked nose to primer hollow point and Sierra, 300-grain
classic-type target shooting. offers other versions. A good you have to use flat-nosed bullets jacketed hollow point reloads.
But in North America it’s alive usually example is the 1895SBL, which as pointed types can cause chain
in suitable lever-action rifles and shows a stainless/grey laminate detonations, as the tip smacks into IN THE HAND
prized for its ability to throw heavy build with an 18.5” barrel, peep the primer of the above it in recoil. The 1895GBL is a short rifle with an
bullets for the largest and most sight and ¾-length Picatinny rail. LeverEvolution pills show 18.5” barrel and an overall length of
dangerous game. In Alaska, it’s a flexible pointed tip (FTX) that 37” and weighs 7 lbs with a blued
the choice for outdoorsmen who BETTER BCS increases the BC. For example, a steel finish and brown laminate
require a hunting and self-defence Another aspect that has kept the Sierra 240-grain JHP has a BC of stock. Sights are an adjustable, fold-
gun. And their weapon of choice is 45-70 in the public eye is Hornady’s .150, a Hornady 250 FTX ups this to down, semi-buckhorn U-notch at the
near unanimously a Marlin 1895. re-designed LeverEvolution series of .175. For the test, I used Hornady, rear, with a fixed ramped blade with
brass-tipped blade up front with a
removable, Wide-Scan hood. The top
of the receiver is drilled and tapped
for scope mounting and the importers
supplied a see-through base.
The furniture is well finished
and the material thick with plenty to
get hold of, QD sling studs are fitted
under the butt and in the tip of the
forend. At the rear is a thick, rubber
recoil pad, length of pull is 13 3/8”!
Iron sights are an important The action shows an external hammer
feature of rifles like this Hammer at half-cock and safety catch applied, the 1895 with both half and full cock positions,
offers belt and braces on safety systems the former is a sort of applied safety,
Marlin 1895GBL | FIREARMS
It’s at this stage that you realise

A red dot sight is well
this 1895 is a serious rifle and built worth consideration on the
GBL, as it compliments its
for one purpose and that’s hunting handling capabilities
as it cannot fall accidently. Here,

you just manually cock it to fire,
Marlin includes a spur extension that
sticks out to the side, allowing better
manipulation with a scope fitted.
Backing this up is a cross bolt safety
at the rear of the action that pushes
right to left for FIRE (red writing) and
reverses for SAFE (white writing).
ONE BY ONE
Most noticeable is the ‘big loop’
operating lever, which is large
Big loop lever detail, note
enough to get a mittened hand in the side ejection and loading
and even un-gloved it’s fast and ports and the scope rail Ammo up; left to right – Sierra 300-grain JSP/HP and
Barnes 250-grain TSX reloads and Hornady 325-grain FTX
slick. The round bolt locks at the factory load
rear by a rising lug and with the
strong, one-piece, closed-topped but feels a bit weighty, though is TERMINAL EFFECT the Schmidt at x6, the Sierra was
action there’s no flexing at all. very handy! 45-70 reloading data The Hornady 325-grain FTX factory printing 1” wide groups, but strung
Loading is by a sprung gate on is in three levels to cater for the averaged 1806 fps/2381 ft/lbs, vertically about 2.5”, with the Barnes
the right side of the receiver, under older/weaker BPCR guns, right up which is well down from their quote at 2” and the Hornady’s at 1.5”.
the ejection port. Just push the nose to strongest falling block-types, of 2050 fps/3032 ft/lbs, doubtless Nothing a trigger job could not sort
of the round down and into the gate, the 1895 sits in the middle. gained from a 24” barrel. As the GBL and even if you’re not bothered if it
then push forward and repeat and Most obvious, was the firm has an 18.5” tube, all these figures shoots 2”, which is still in the boiler
watch your finger as that gate can trigger pull at around 5-6 lbs, which were hardly surprising. But, as can room, that’s what the 1895 is all
nip something awful! The magazine does not do a lot for pure accuracy; be seen, the 300 Sierra returned about! Recoil was not too bad!
tube is full length and holds 6-rounds it’s a crisp enough break, but needs some healthy enough data. However, I like the 1895 GBL, as it’s
+ 1! It’s at this stage that you realise a firm pull! Starting with the Barnes it’s not all about speed and energy, well made, robust, handy and with
this 1895 is a serious rifle and built 250-grain hollow point (more like as any of those big pills will offer good accuracy potential. It would
for one purpose and that’s hunting. an inverted bucket) Hodgdon data some serious terminal effect! make an interesting woodland gun,
shows 49-grains of their H4198 Accuracy was initially hard to as it can slam dunk any species
GLASS UP TOP for 1835 fps/2375 ft/lbs. Being a ascertain, as that pull took some easily, but for me driven boar
Iron sights are good for sensible monolithic copper solid, pressures getting used to. At 100m, with would be its true métier! wg
ranges, but I also used a Schmidt can be more critical, hence the
& Bender 1.5-6x42 Zenith, which mild charge, however, they can
will cover short to medium range be pushed to around 2200/2400
use and a red dot. The scope mount fps in a 24” barrel. The Sierra z NAME Marlin 1895GBL
is U-section, so allowing you to 300-grain JHP/SP gave 2049 z TYPE lever-action repeater
line up the irons easily. As can be fps/2831 ft/lbs from 54-grains of z CALIBRE 45-70 Gov't
seen, the GBL is a compact rifle, H4198 and is a very classic load. z CAPACITY 6+1 (tube magazine)
6-shot, full-length tubular magazine
z BARREL 18.5"
Rifling Ballard, deep cut,
6-grove.1:20" twist
z SIGHTS Y adjustable
z DRILLED OR SCOPE BASE Y
z LENGTH 37"
z WEIGHT 7 lbs
z PRICE £979
z CONTACT RayTrade UK Ltd;
www.raytradeuk.co.uk
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dies – Henry Krank & Co Ltd;
www.henrykrank.com
The laminate furniture is well Barnes bullets and Remington
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FIREARMS | Pistols
LISTING
LBPs and LBR’s a new style of
handgun for a new type of shooter
Section 1
Handguns
Pete Moore looks at what has happened in 2018 for Large Firearms
Handguns these days SHOWING CLASS

must conform to specific I think it’s time to look at the
legal requirements to classifications of these various
be considered Section gun types as they cover several
1 equipment or Large designs. The Long Barrelled
Firearms as the law now Revolver (LBR) is simply that a
deems them. They must be a standard wheelgun (any calibre)
minimum overall length of 24” long be it single or double action (S/A
with a minimum 12” barrel. But as or D/A) with a fixed or swing-out
we shall see working inside these cylinder. The barrel needs to be
parameters has produced some long enough in conjunction
interesting designs that are also with the grip frame
governed by calibre and action type. to exceed 24”; if that
Revolvers (rimfire or centrefire) are sounds mad it is! Next
allowed, however, you can only own Long Barrelled Pistols
a semi-auto pistol in 22 rimfire. But (LBPs) which are a bit different as
they have to be manufactured from this design splits the differences
factory in this condition or modified to make a far more balanced
in such a way that did not take them package. They split into D/A and or
out of the 12/24” Large Firearm S/A centrefire and rimfire revolvers
class. Some of the importers listed and 22 semi-auto pistols. They
also offer muzzle-loading (M/L) are made at source with a 12”+
revolvers, both classic and even barrel and a fixed, grip extension
modern, which are now no longer at the rear to make the 24”. The
in this section. So, if you're a front new butt erroneously called a coat
stuffer fan please see the M/L hanger or better a wrist brace is
revolver listing written by Derek vestigial and offers the minimum
Landers elsewhere in this issue. size and shape allowable.
Pistols | FIREARMS
Beautiful boat anchor – Ruger Super Redhawk LBR its 19”

barrel lends itself well to Long Range Pistol but little else!
Browning Buckmark Carbine, it’s easy to see how well

a 12/24 conversion would suit our needs
Also if you are a deer stalker you can

apply for a deer destruction pistol
It’s also possible to own As I said you can apply for such long and are certainly less handy
New for the Colt 1911 LBPs is a sort of normal handguns (for that read a firearm, but you will need to than say my 4” Glock Model
exo-skeleton grip/frame modification that offers sensible lengths) within certain demonstrate good reason, I have 20, but with a belt full of spare
some advantages including tacticool looks!
requirements and restrictions. been hunting deer for many magazines and a rig not a lot has
The first was a deal with the years and never felt the need! really changed! Plus, as can be
devil struck with the Government seen the choice of kit is getting
by the Historical Breechloaders SINGLE SHOT better and I think it will not be
Shooting Association (HBSA) at Finally, we have the purpose- long before we see many more
the time of the ban that allowed built, Long Range competition popular modern handguns for
owners of handguns of historical guns, which are breech-loading the UK market.Runners & riders
significance to store and use in calibres like 357 and 44 So, what have we got? All
their beloved classics at certain Magnum and are capable of the .22 LBPs will come with the
approved ranges. In effect the 300 yard performance and can obligatory butt extension and are
guns were in an open prison with be encountered in both revolver threaded for a dummy moderator.
visiting and shooting rights! and single shot formats. This is done more for the look of
Also, if you are a stalker Take a trip to the Phoenix the thing as it does make the gun
you can apply for a deer meeting at Bisley and you will look slightly better. Others say it
destruction pistol for the times see most of this equipment adds a bit more stability to that
when dispatching a wounded being used for the old pre-ban long, skinny and unsupported
animal cannot be done with competitions like Police Pistol, barrel hanging out of the
your full bore rifle safely or Bianchi, Practical, Service etc front of the slide. After-market
easily. In general, most consist plus newer disciplines too. For accessories might be available
of a revolver converted to only me the growth area is without such as scope mounts, holsters,
load two rounds; usually in 38 doubt the 22 semi-auto LBPs, as magazine extensions and bolt on
Spl/357 Magnum or a Derringer to a greater degree they recreate grips etc. Prices will vary as to
(double barrelled pistol). The idea all the fun and excitement of make and model, but they range
I suppose we don’t get carried Practical and Action shooting and from around £600 up to £2000+
away and abuse the privilege! similar. Yes, they must be 24” for the more serious stuff. wg
Pick
litters
of IVOR JOHNSON 1911
Low Mill Ranges,
the
www.lowmillranges.co.uk
As the name suggests this is a Colt 1911 A1 made by Ivor
Johnson. Low Mill offers two versions; the standard 1911
without the dummy can and the Bianchi Cup in stainless with
dummy moddy, scope base, barricade wings and all the go
faster controls and features. Capacity is good at 15. Both
versions come with wooden grip panels, adjustable triggers
Original Ivor Johnson 1911 and adjustable sights. As ever any 1911 accessories will fit.
GSG’s latest LBR the FireFly,

based on the SIG SAUER
Mosquito .22 semi-auto
Bond Ranger an ideal
humane dispatch pistol!
Grand Power K22 X-Trim in full competition rig, note the GERMAN SPORT GUN GSG 1911
carbon fibre moddy, above the lightweight slide option
Bond Derringers
Edgar Brothers Ltd,
GRAND POWER K22 VZ 61
Probably the most popular of the 22 LBPs, the GSG is based on the Colt
Caledonian Classic Arms,
1911 A1 but with an ambidextrous safety, bobbed commander hammer and
www.caledonianclassicarms.com
upswept grip safety. The capacity is 10-shots and the trigger pull is
Czech-made the K22 uses a polymer grip frame and is a sort of adjustable. It offers a single-action mechanism as in the hammer must be
cross between a CZ75 and a Beretta 92F. The K22 has an open manually cocked for the first shot. Being a Colt clone most of the go faster
slide with basic iron sights and the X-Trim a closed design with bits – extended controls and scope mounts can be fitted.
lightening cuts, adjustable rear sight and extended controls. Both Newer is their FireFly based on the SIG SAUER Mosquito, which was
come with a spare magazine (12-shot). The mechanism is D/A & originally manufactured by GSG. It’s built on a rugged polymer frame with
S/A without a de-cocker. There’s also a more target-oriented version black plastic grip panels and has an adjustable rear sight. The single
with a heavy, fluted barrel and trimmed down slide. Unusual is stack, metal magazine holds 10-rounds, and has a safety system that
the fact they also offer a proper moderated version, the Whisper prevents the slide, hammer and trigger from being operated when the
set up for sub-sonics.Newer is the Vz61 made by Czech Small magazine is ejected. A rail allows for tactical accessories to be added. By
Arms, which is either an LBP or a semi-auto carbine given the butt the time you read this we should have a test gun, prices look to be
configuration you want but classed as a rifle. It’s based on the between £500-600.
original Czech Vz61 machine pistol chambered in 7.65x25mm/32 Ideal for humane dispatch the Bond Arms Ranger II handgun is a
ACP, but in the required .22 LR. The original had a wire stock that double-barrelled, single-action, break-open pistol. The CNC-machined it
folded over the top of the action, which is fixed in this model as features interchangeable barrels, automatic extraction, rebounding
is the solid butt. It has the compulsory 12” barrel and a dummy hammer, retracting firing pins, cross bolt safety catch and comes with a
moderator; feed is from a 20-shot, polymer magazine and has iron leather holster. It’s available in .357 Mag/.38 Special which is highly suited
sights. Empty cases eject up and back, so you might cop a hot one to dispatch of injured large animals, such as deer. Also, in .22 WMR and a
down the front of your shirt. Scope mounts are also available. .410 version is imminent!
GSG 1911 a very cost effective

LBP Bond Ranger an ideal
humane dispatch pistol!
The CSA Vz61, technically a rifle but the
thin wire fixed stock variant does double
duty as an LBP
Pistols | FIREARMS
VOLQUARTSON CARBON AND V6

Stockade Products,
www.stockadeproducts.co.uk
Volquartson offers a custom version of Ruger’s Mk III .22 semi-auto pistol. Through Stockade
Products they build a UK-spec gun for top end competition use in either the full lug, stainless
V6 or the carbon fibre wrapped Carbon and Match models. Options include Picatinny
base and or iron sights and everything is tuned and tweaked as you might Volquartson V6 a true top end competition
imagine. These are no military look-a-likes but the real deal for LBP a number of build options are available
ultimate performance. Prices we think are about £2K as entry level!
Uberti Revolving Carbine a good base for an LBP conversion
UBERTI BUNTLINE AND REVOLVING CARBINE

www.henrykrank.com
The Uberti Buntline LBR is their Cattleman (Colt 1873
Peacemaker) S/A revolver, with a 19” barrel and more target-
orientated sights. It’s a gate loading, hand ejecting (one at a time)
build with wood grips, good blueing and a colour case-hardened
frame. The S/A mechanism means thumb cocking the hammer for
every shot, but the trigger pull is good. They also offer a revolving
carbine with a straight-hand, rifle-type stock, which would also
Uberti Buntline LBR be a good platform for conversion to a revolving, centrefire LBR.
BROWNING BUCKMARK LBP

Westlake Engineering,
Available in September Oceania Defences latest
www.westlakeengineering.com LBP, the Walther Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911
Alan Westlake is a talented engineer who offers
modern-build D/A muzzle-loading revolvers and
has been offering his .22 Browning Buckmark LBP WALTHER PPQ LBP
which is a modified version of the 18” Buckmark
Oceania Defence;
semi-auto rifle. Available in several options – grips,
www.oceaniadefence.co.uk
barrel and finish it’s topped and tailed to conform to
the 12/24 requirement and is a shootable piece. Oceania appeared out of nowhere last year with their Walther PPQ LBP, which
we have yet to test. All we know is this: Price £980, capacity 12-round with an
optional 18-round clip, along with several options that includes a drilled barrel and
functional moderator. For 2018 there’s the Walther-made, Colt Gold Cup Trophy
1911 22LR LBP. In the day this model was the target option of this classic semi-
auto pistol and well regarded. The build is typical LBP; 12” barrel with dummy
moderator and the mandatory coat hanger out of the grip. The mechanism is
single-action only and has an adjustable rear sight, a red dot can be fitted. Feed is
Westlake Buckmark from a 12-round mag (optional 18), it has a commander hammer and upswept grip
LBP a clever and safety. Priced at a quoted RRP pf £547, it appears very similar to GSG’s and Ivor
practical conversion Johnson’s 1911s. As before we look forward to testing one!
The Taurus M66 LBR

has been reintroduced
The Alpha Carbine and should once again
LBR from Merseyside prove popular
Armoury; nice design
TAURUS M66
ALPHA CARBINE
Highland Outdoors,
Merseyside Armoury, www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
07702 277791
The Taurus LBR is based mainly on a Smith & Wesson D/A revolver
www.merseysidearmoury.co.uk
they are all-stainless with a 7-shot cylinder. Unusual but Taurus for
The Alpha Carbine is a 12/24 LBR chambered in 38 Spl/357 Magnum. Based on many years has been offering 6+ wheelguns for competition work.
the original Czech Alpha Revolving Carbine the UK Alpha substitutes a coat hanger The build shows a medium weight barrel with a short under lug
for the fixed wooden butt to make it a centrefire LBR. The build is all-stainless and like a S&W Model 19. Sights are fully adjustable on the rear and a
shows a full lugged barrel, adjustable iron sights and a scant wooden forend grip, hand-filling rubber grip is fitted. The butt extension is shaped with
which is removable. The build is the normal, swing-out, 6-shot cylinder double an over-wrist brace and when correctly adjusted makes the pistol
action revolver and offers a comparable alternative to the Taurus M66. feel like part of your arm. Available in both 357 and 44 magnum
they will accept the shorter 38 and 44 Special rounds too.
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FIREARMS | ALFA Carbine
Wheeli
GOOD
Pete Moore tests a long barrelled revolver that should appeal to most aspiring fullbore
handgunners looking for a serious competition wheelgun option
The ALFA is a long barrelled barrel, a style started by Colt with D/A OR S/A D/A is faster, as you can roll
revolver (LBR) with a wood its exceptional Python revolver and The mechanism shows an external off shots quickly, but it does require
forend and the now familiar later picked up by Smith & Wesson hammer which is operated by a more effort and poundage, making
fixed and vestigial butt in their L-frame guns. This puts double action (D/A) system that it potentially less accurate. In S/A,
extension rod. Looking at ALFA’s weight forward and makes the piece allows two options. In D/A mode, the break is light and easy and
website shows that you could, if you more controllable and potentially you start with the hammer down the pistol is usually more stable
want, fit a standard butt, so turning accurate for double action shooting. and squeeze the trigger all the way in the hand but operation is a lot
it into a revolving carbine. But most Build quality is good, with a matt back. This retracts the hammer slower. In the old days, my 4” 357
won’t bother, preferring the more stainless barrel and a standard finish and releases it to fall and fire; Mag Colt Python probably the best
pistol-like layout we see here! frame and cylinder. The cylinder conversely, you can opt for single production revolver ever, with its
swings out to the left and is released action (S/A) mode. Here, you Camelot Deville action offered
L-FRAME by a push-forward catch behind thumb-cock for each shot and a the slickest D/A out of the box! I
It arrived in a padded, plastic carry the left hand shield. The cylinder is lighter press on the trigger fires it. could roll off all six shots quickly
case along with cleaning kit. It wore opened to expose the six chambers,
a set of decent, textured, walnut, which can be loaded singly or by a
semi-orthopaedic grips with finger suitable speed loader; a device that
grooves and a slight palm shelf, holds six rounds in a quick release
along with a removable forend. The clip for an en-bloc reload; an absolute
build shows a heavy, 12”, full lugged must for competition shooting!
The rear sight follows the

S&W adjustable format
Detail of the ALFA’s grip

extension, as can be seen
this is no coat hanger! Plus,
you can get a butt to fit too if
you want to carbineise it!
ALFA Carbine | FIREARMS
and get them inside a 3” circle at

25 yards! When you are empty
you just unlock the cyclinder, flip
it out and push the ejector rod
that kicks out all six cases at the
same time, ready for the reload.
MEDIUM FRAME
The ALFA shows a pleasing medium
frame design and good build quality.
The trigger is a bit firm from the box
but workable and I have no doubt
easily slicked up by a competent
smith. Sights consist of a fully
adjustable, U-notch at the rear, the
front is a ramped blade that looks
to be replaceable by a small grub
screw in the rib at the muzzle. It’s
also possible to get a scope base
that can replace the irons, so you
could fit a compact red dot, which The ALFA Carbine, made in Czech Republic; this
12/24” LBR/large firearm represents a good choice
does make things a bit easier! for the serious modern pistol shooter
The cylinder timing was pretty
good; as in a revolver there’s a
lot going on! When you pull the
trigger, a small vertical lever (the short sight radius and the fact
hand) is pushed up to rotate the Ejector in action, D/A you have to try and focus on three
cylinder 1/6-turn, which at the same revolvers are fully things, which is impossible, as
time it has to be unlocked by lug manually operated! well as keep the front blade level
called the cylinder stop. If these and central in the rear U-notch
components are not in sync and and place it on target it ain’t easy.
well fitted, the chambers will not Then, add in the disturbance of
line up exactly with the rear of the D/A operation and the fact in
barrel (forcing cone) and the bullets competition you are shooting
will spit lead and jacket material unsupported and it just gets harder.
sideways as they try to enter. You But it’s great fun and a bit
always get a bit of blast at this addictive and at the end of the day
junction, which is unavoidable, I’d burned through 200-rounds
as there must be clearance for and really enjoyed myself and
the cylinder to freely rotate. showed some slight improvement
over my shotgun-like groupings.
LIKE IT Best group of the day was 3”
Though no fan of the long barrelled (supported); the worst, well, let’s
hybrid handguns, I rather liked it, so it’s easy to load, yet will cut There’s an old joke that goes; not go there! The ALFA ran reliably,
the ALFA and spent an enjoyable neat holes for easy scoring. The 357 How do I get to Carnegie Hall; though I did find that when ejecting
afternoon shooting it. I used PPU uses a fully copper-plated, truncated PRACTICE! Well shooting a handgun the occasional case hit the left
38 Spl and 357 Magnum. Both use cone pill to reduce fouling, as it is is just like that and I was way out hand thumb shelf and sat there.
a 158-grain bullet, which is very faster, so giving more recoil and side of practice, as I have not shot If this were my gun, I’d relieve
much the standard weight, though blast. For most shooting, 38 Spl is one seriously since the ban and it that area a bit. But overall, no
the former is a lead semi-wadcutter the best choice, plus being a straight- showed! However, testing was done complaints and well worth a look
(SWC). This has a tapered, flat- walled case either calibre is easy to off the bench supported at 25-yards if you’re thinking about getting
tipped nose cone, with a ring behind load and components are plentiful. to see what it could do. Given the into new age pistol shooting. wg
Cylinder open showing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

the ejector star and z NAME ALFA Carbine
cylinder release catch at z TYPE Long barrelled revolver
the rear of the shield
z CALIBRE 38Spl/357 Magnum
z CAPACITY 6
z BARREL 12” (full lug)
z LENGTH 24”
z ACTION D/A & S/A
z SIGHTS adjustable Finish stainless or blued
z PRICE £787 (stainless)
£729 (blued)
Adjustable Palm Shelf Target Grips £88.33
Weaver Scope Rail £65.00
HKS Speedloaders £11.00
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Muzzle-loading
revolvers
Derek Landers suggests that, if you haven’t tried it,

you give muzzle loading revolver shooting a try
It is over two decades since course there were already shooters without the resulting problems often which means you get around two
the government of the day using this old fashioned technology associated with black powder. thousand shots from a one-pound tub.
decided that UK citizens but were seen as a bit eccentric by Those of you who own or have So let’s take a look at these
were not to be trusted some. The fact is these guys (and inspected a modern reproduction “conversions” first. Starting with a
with a cartridge handgun gals) were having just as much fun muzzle loading revolver will surely standard revolver, there are a number
lest we all turn into mass with their charcoal burners as the rest have seen the wording “BLACK of businesses that will fabricate a
murderers. The resulting ban of us were with our breech loaders. POWDER ONLY” stamped on the new cylinder, usually designed to
on such firearms resulted in the barrel. This is to warn you that the use shotgun primers for ignition.
sport of pistol shooting being GET CONVERTED cylinders on these pistols will not take Unless you opt to have an extra
decimated and did nothing to curb It always surprised me at the time the pressure generated by smokeless slot on your ticket you will lose the
the use of such guns by criminals. why the British Western Shooting powders and under no circumstances percussion cylinder that came with
The introduction of long barrelled Society did not promote the sport should you use such powder in one the gun, no big deal as you will be
revolvers did little to stem the exodus more vigorously. After all, if you of these guns. However, it is possible unlikely to go back to black powder
from the sport and many handgun wanted to shoot a revolver that was to fit a replacement cylinder, made once you have used smokeless.
shooters simply gave up while others less than two foot long after 1997 from stronger materials, that will There are other benefits from
turned to lever action carbines in the only real choice was a “cowboy” take a small charge of smokeless going down this route. Firstly, you
a modified version of their sport. A pistol. To be fair to them, they were powder. The result is a gun that will do not need the requisite black
few decided to try out the only other quick to embrace a method of getting run all day without the need to clean powder storage box, a considerable
option for revolver shooting – muzzle these “old-fashioned, dirty, unreliable” every few shots. A bonus is the very saving if you have to buy one rather
loaders using black powder. Of revolvers to run through a competition small charge of powder required, than making your own. There is
Muzzle-loading revolvers | FIREARMS
Pietta Single Action Army
Euroarms Rogers & Spencer
The fact is these guys

(and gals) were having just
as much fun with their
charcoal burners as the
rest of us were with our
breech loaders
Westlake double action
also no need for an explosives then you have a very wide choice,
licence (these are free anyway). albeit copies of nineteenth century
On the flip side, most of these American revolvers only.
guns require the cylinder to be Coming out of Italy,
removed from the gun for loading these revolvers are
(the Anvil conversion is an exception) almost entirely produced
and this requires an extra piece of kit, by two manufacturers, namely
adding to the cost. Should you get the Uberti and Pietta. Between them they
chance to try Cowboy Action Shooting cover all of the mainstream offerings
you may find yourself hooked and from Colt and Remington, with Pietta
end up buying two revolvers, a lever throwing in one or two unusual
action rifle and a shotgun, along examples such as the LeMat and the Pietta Dance Brothers
with the associated holsters etc.! Starr. Choices range from small .31
Cowboys are not the only ones calibre pocket models to the massive
to benefit from these conversions as .44 calibre Colt Walker which tips
there are a couple of outfits offering the scales at way over four pounds.
double action revolvers using this There are a couple of things
technology. Check out the websites you need if you choose to go down
for Westlake Engineering and the the black powder route which are
Merseyside Armoury to see their not required for smokeless
products. Those who were deprived of conversions. You will require
their cartridge revolvers may feel very a certificate that allows
much at home with these models. you to buy and keep the
powder, along with
THE HOLY BLACK an RCA document
Should you be more of a traditionalist which permits you to Uberti Colt Walker
and want to use these reproductions transport it. These
as they were originally intended are provided
FIREARMS | Muzzle-loading revolvers
free of charge by your local police Unforgiven. The latest Henry Krank
force and are valid for five years. list shows the Starr only in single
You will also need to buy or action, so presumably the clever
make a wooden storage box for the double action is no longer available.
powder, details of the construction There are also a number of ‘fantasy’
can be found on the internet or revolvers in the Pietta line-up, guns
provided by your firearms officer. that were never manufactured
The black powder itself is only Uberti Colt 1861 Navy in the nineteenth century. These
sold in 1lb or 550gram containers, are usually brass framed versions
and there are a number of variations of otherwise historically correct
in the size of the granulation guns, or .44 calibre Navy models.
and quality of powder, usage
depending on the type of firearm. EUROARMS
Fun shooters can get by with the Although in limited supply, it seems
basic brew while the more serious that some Euroarms revolvers
and competition folks will likely use are still available at the time of
the considerably more expensive writing (May 2018). The Henry
Swiss variations. The “good stuff” Krank web site shows a Colt
is said to be cleaner burning and be Pietta Colt 1860 Army 1860 Army, two models of the
more consistent in its performance. Remington New Model Army – aka
As with everything, you pays your the 1858 – and two versions of
money and takes your choice. the Rogers & Spencer. It would
If you don’t want to run to the be worth giving the shop a ring to
expense of a conversion and feel see what the current situation is.
that the horror stories you have
heard about this dirty black powder PEDERSOLI
(no way as bad as it’s painted) are The Rogers & Spencer used to be
putting you off, there is another offered by Pedersoli but it seems
route you can take. Black powder their only venture into this sector
substitutes are available from Pietta Spiller & Burr is with a clone of the Remington
Hodgdon that can be purchased New Model Army, in both standard
without the above certificates black and a chrome finish.
and the need for a storage box,
with prices midway between the SECOND HAND
cheapest black powder and the Don’t forget to check out the
Swiss variants. Make sure you read second-hand market if your budget
the instructions on the packaging is limited. There are some very
if you choose these products. keen prices on both current models
and now obsolete varieties. The
UBERTI discontinued Ruger Old Army
Uberti have been making is probably the strongest gun
reproduction firearms for some Loading press used made in this category and still
sixty years and in that time have with conversions commands premium prices. Army
concentrated primarily on the san Marco revolvers can still be
products of Colt, Remington and found as can Palmetto, although
Winchester, with their choice of this latter company’s quality
lever action rifles from the latter control was rather slack and
being second to none. With one guns can vary from very good to
or two minor deviations, their ‘don’t touch it with a barge pole’.
guns are pretty accurate copies When buying used in this sector
of the originals. Their selection of the market it is probably more
of Colt percussion revolvers important to see the gun in person
Uberti Remington NMA
covers just about every model rather than buying unseen.
that you would like, including a As a final note it is worth
muzzle loading example of Colt’s checking out the web site of
most famous pistol, the Single the Muzzle Loaders Association
Action Army or Peacemaker. of Great Britain for advice and
Whilst not strictly authentic, this information on shooting these
model is a favourite with the guns. (www.mlagb.com) wg
CAS shooters and is often seen
among the converted revolvers. Black powder
storage box FURTHER INFORMATION:
PIETTA www.henrykrank.co.
Undoubtedly the largest variety of www.ubertireplicas.com
muzzle loading revolvers is provided www.pietta.it
by Pietta. Like Uberti they produce www.davide-pedersoli.com
the standard Colt and Remington
models alongside a number of SMOKELESS CONVERSIONS
interesting and obscure offerings. www.aandagunsmiths.co.uk
A number of models, including the www.anvilconversions.co.uk
LeMat and Dance Brothers, will www.kershawguns.co.uk
appeal to fans of the Confederacy, www.merseysidearmoury.co.uk
while the Starr single action should www.westlakeengineering.com
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Against
the Odds
Derek Landers looks at the Pietta reproduction of the Spiller & Burr revolver,
itself a Confederate copy of the North’s Whitney .36 calibre pistol
It is difficult to understand
how the breakaway
Confederate States could
have imagined they would
be able to withstand
the military might of the
Northern army, even given
that the latter was not
ideally prepared for war.
Indeed, a betting man of the time
would probably have given you long
odds that the conflict would last over
four years. There was no shortage of
volunteers to fight for ‘the cause’ but
with the major firearms manufacturers
based in the North, equipping the
troops was to prove a huge task.
SUPPLY
When, in November, 1861,
businessmen Edward Spiller and
David Burr negotiated a contract to
supply the Confederate Army with
Spiller & Burr compared
to Colt 1851 Navy
15,000 revolvers, neither had the
experience to fulfil that commitment.
Pietta Spiller & Burr revolver | FIREARMS
are black with the hammer being

The Confederate Spiller
& Burr revolver rides
case coloured. The frame/strap
again courtesy of Pietta and the trigger guard are polished
brass as are the grip escutcheons,
with the grips themselves being
walnut. Sights are as we have come
to expect from revolvers of the
period with a ‘v’ rear, in this case
cut into the top strap, while the front
Remington-style rear of cylinder
is a conical brass post seemingly
screwed into the top flat of the barrel.
Removal of the cylinder is A LITTLE DIFFERENT
simpler than the Colt revolvers with Although this type of revolver
the combined loading lever and is never going to be a tack
arbour held in place by a cross bolt driver, in the hands of a capable
at the front of the frame. Turning the shooter and with a bit of load
bolt through 180° allows the whole development they can turn in
assembly to be removed. I found it some respectable performances.
easier to remove the cylinder from Best I could manage in the
the left side and to replace it from limited time available was five
the right, turning it clockwise as shots into a shade over 4”, shot
it enters the frame, much like the single-handed (doesn’t everyone
Remington revolvers. The cylinder shoot single action revolvers
is turned using the Remington-style with one hand?). This was using
of ratchet and employs the same a .375” lead ball above a wax
safety notches cut between each ‘cookie’ and 22-grains of Henry
nipple recess, theoretically allowing Krank black powder ignited by
the pistol to be carried fully loaded. Remington caps. If I’d bought
This is a reproduction of the it, I would have lightened the
second model Spiller & Burr which mainspring as the trigger pull was
has a thicker barrel lug than its rather heavy. On the plus side
predecessor, having virtually no gap lock-up was tight. Black powder
between the lug and cylinder face fouling began to manifest itself
on the left side. The loading cut-out after some 36-shots, but the
is on the left side of the frame and ease of removal of the cylinder
the great advantage of this design meant that minimum time was
is that when loading the cylinder lost giving the offending parts
cannot be turned to the next position a quick wipe down and a bit of
until the ball has been seated all grease before re-assembly.
Semi-circular groove in arbour mates with a similar one
in the cross pin Loading cut-out in frame
the way. With other models it is If you are a fan of the
possible to have a ball a fraction Confederacy, and I know there
above the cylinder face with the are more than a few among
result that when it reaches the recoil re-enactors, or you just want
However, they were joined by James revolvers were delivered to the War shield you cannot turn the cylinder something a little different but
H. Burton, a Lieutenant Colonel in Department in December 1862, any further. As it cannot be turned still historically correct, then this
the Confederate Army, a former but progress was slow and beset backwards against the ratchet, the pistol makes a change from the
Master Armourer at Harper’s Ferry by manufacturing problems. The cylinder usually must be removed to ubiquitous Colt and Remington
Arsenal, and one-time chief engineer confederate Government purchased remove or reseat the offending ball. clones on the firing line. wg
at the Royal Small Arms factory at the machinery in January, 1864 and
Enfield, England. The partnership moved once again to Macon,
purchased the machinery from Georgia. By the end of the year
the Robinson Revolver Factory in General Sherman was once
Richmond, Virginia. There were more knocking on the door and
several successful designs on the the machinery was again packed up,
market and the Spiller & Burr brief this time never to be re-assembled.
was to make a copy of the Colt 1851 It is estimated that no more than
Navy revolver. Quite why the product 1,500 revolvers were manufactured,
turned out to be much more of a well short of the 15,000 agreed.
Whitney copy is open to speculation.
The first real stumbling block was GOOD BRASS CLONE
a shortage of iron and steel, so it was There are several brass- Easily striped for cleaning
agreed that the frames could be made framed revolvers in the
from brass, a situation repeated with Pietta line-up, some no
other Southern gun makers. Within six more than imaginative ideas from the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
months of the contract being signed, design department, but others, such z NAME Pietta Spiller & Burr
Spiller & Burr were about ready to as we have here, faithful renditions z TYPE Percussion revolver
begin work, but such was the speed of Confederate-made handguns. z CALIBRE .36”
of the advance of the Union forces The Spiller & Burr has its frame z BARREL 6½”
that by the end of May 1862, they and grip strap cast as one piece z LENGTH 13¼”
were only a few miles from Richmond like the Remington revolvers and z WEIGHT 1.1kg
on the other side of the James river. with its 6 ½” barrel is a little more z PRICE £278.00
The machinery was quickly compact than the Colt Navy. The z CONTACT Henry Krank,
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to Atlanta, Georgia. The first few and trigger, along with all the screws,
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Muzzle-Loading rifles | FIREARMS
Muzzle-loading rifles
Derek Landers updates us on what smokepoles are doing for 2018
There is something relaxing,

yet at the same time
challenging, about shooting
single shot rifles. Each type has
its own quirks and idiosyncrasies,
from rimfires up to the big bore centre
fires, but probably none more than the
large variety of muzzle-loaders that is
available. Although aficionados of
these guns are in the minority on any
shooting line, they will be found most
weekends at club events up and down
the country!
REPRO’S RULE
You might be fortunate enough to see
someone shooting an original rifle in
this class, but you are more likely to
come across one of the many
reproductions guns that are widely
available. With a few exceptions these
are manufactured in Italy or Spain by Muzzle-loading rifles,
companies whose names will be an acquired taste, but
a huge challenge and
familiar to many. A glance through the great satisfaction
pages of Gun Mart magazine will
bring up several advertisements for
both new and second-hand models,
with prices ranging from very shown but you should check with the also offered in smoothbore, allowing discipline and runs regular
reasonable to comparatively importer as these can change them to be possessed on a shotgun competitions for all types of muzzle
expensive, depending on how serious frequently. There could be some guns certificate. Some of these will be loaders, including miniature
you are and the depth of your shown that are not available here in attractive to re-enactors as the cannons.
pockets. the UK, in particular the Ardesa in-line Section 2 certificate requires slightly The following lists are intended
All the manufacturers have a rifles which are aimed squarely at the less strict criteria. as a guide to what is available, but it
presence on the internet and their American hunting market. If you are new to this area of the must be stressed that you should
web sites will usually show their up to sport – or even a seasoned check with the suppliers as to the
date range with specifications and FLINT TO PERCUSSION participant - then you could do worse current stock situation and prices. If
good photographs. There will also There is a wide range of models than look at the site of the Muzzle you are a ‘hands on’ person and can
likely be a good selection of the available covering many European Loading Association of Great Britain make the trip, a visit to Henry Krank
accessories that you need to examples alongside early American (MLAGB) where you will find a wealth in Leeds will be well worth your
participate in this area of shooting. models, both in flintlock and of information on the sport. The while, as they are by far the largest
Suggested retail prices may also be percussion versions. A number are MLAGB is the governing body for this purveyor of all things muzzle-loading!
ARTAX
Henry Krank & Co Ltd; www.henrykrank.com
One of the names which will be less familiar with shown in the Henry Krank catalogue encompassing The percussion model is a .45 calibre Rigby rifle
shooters, Artax information is difficult to pin down. I three flintlock rifles, a 12 gauge flintlock shotgun and looks to be a quality bit of kit aimed at serious target
have never seen a paper catalogue and there is no a percussion rifle. Prices would seem to put them up shooters and running out at close to £1800.00. All
web site associated with them. There are five models there with some of the Pedersoli offerings. models are listed as being in short supply.
Artax 12g shotgun
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Ardesa Hawken Flintlock
ARDESA (WWW.ARDESA.COM)
Henry Krank Ardesa 12g Fowler
www.henrykrank.com
This Spanish company will probably Ardesa can keep their prices down is My favourite Ardesa products are a lot of bang for your buck, then
be seen by many as being at the that all their reproductions of old without doubt their range of .50 check these out.
budget end of the market, and most world rifles are built on the same .45 calibre in-line rifles. A look through Ardesa also offer muzzle
of their prices would reflect this, but calibre barrel. Lock parts and sights their catalogue shows some loading rifles and pistols as DIY kits
make no mistake their guns are real may also be shared among the interesting varieties of these models, for you to assemble and finish, but
value for money. Marketed under the various models. Styles are basically built primarily I believe for American as of this time they are not available
‘Traditions’ name for the American clones of guns from the American hunters. Sadly, most of these are not in the UK. What is available,
market, they offer a decent selection frontier period with names like imported into the UK but there are although they cannot be classed as
at very competitive prices. Ranger, Shenandoah and Kentucky. At three offerings, two bolt-operated and rifles, is a range of model cannons
Krank’s list shows only one the time of writing (May 2018) there one break open, in Krank’s catalogue. in .50 and .69 calibres. Having
flintlock model, a beech-stocked .45 are a couple of versions with a price Prices come in at £240.00 which seen one of these in regular use at
calibre Kentucky model with a 33½” tag of under £250.00, providing a must be a bargain. These models will my club they look to be great fun
barrel which is competitively priced at great value introduction to this field of perform best with a plastic sabot and and the MLAGB runs competitions
£351.00. Perhaps one reason why shooting. a .44 or .45 calibre bullet. If you want for them.
CHIAPPA (WWW.CHIAPPAFIREAMS.COM) EUROARMS

RayTrade UK Ltd; www.raytradeuk.co.uk Henry Krank
www.henrykrank.com
Chiappa, also known as Armi Sport, has never had a high profile here in the UK but they do make
some nice products. Their web site shows nine percussion models available with a number more on This company is no longer in
‘special order’. The models are all of guns that were used in the American Civil War, making them an operation and while the Henry
option for re-enactors of this period. There is an 1842 Springfield and an 1863 Zouave, both offered in Krank catalogue lists several
rifled and smoothbore. .58 calibre Enfield muskets are also in the line-up, with a model 1853 and an their muzzle loading ling guns,
1858. An 1861 Springfield and a Richmond model 1862 complete the ‘standard’ line-up. This brand stocks must now be very low.
used to be imported by Edgar Brothers, but has just been taken on by RayTrade UK Ltd, so we shall A couple of flintlock Harpers
see what they do with it? Ferry rifles are shown along
with four ‘London Arms’
Euroarms
enfield models, one of which is a
shotgun. A .451 calibre 3-band
target rifle is also listed. A
phone call would be well
Chiappa 1862 Richmond musket carbine advised before travelling to
Leeds.
Indian 1766 Charleville
INDIAN
The Indian-made guns offer some of
the more obscure examples in this
category. All their offerings are
Indian Brown Bess carbine
smoothbore-only and available on a
Section 2 shotgun certificate. There
are models here that are not among A selection of Brown Bess musket is accompanied by a carbine both coming in at prices below the
the inventory of other examples in .75” and 10-bore are on some 15” shorter; both in .69” calibre. opposition. While the quality of these
manufacturers, including matchlock offer at competitive prices. There is a Of interest to American Civil reproductions will not match that of
and doglock muskets in .69” or .75” model of the Baker in .65” calibre, at War re-enactors will be the Model the top Italian manufacturers, they
calibre, a Ketland trade musket and £627.00 the highest priced Indian 1842 Springfield in .69” calibre and nevertheless offer value for money
a Tulle musket, both in 20-bore. replica. A five-foot long Charleville a 3-band Enfield of .58” calibre, for those looking for a bargain.
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PALMETTO PARKER HALE

Henry Krank Henry Krank
www.henrykrank.com www.henrykrank.com
The Parker Hale Enfield’s were a sought-after model among muzzle
Another company that is no longer with us, Palmetto at one time
loading aficionados but once again we have a company no longer in
manufactured a range of reproduction American percussion revolvers
business. This time last year Henry Krank listed these as being in very
and long guns from the 19th century. Today they are represented by one
limited supply, but it seems that supplies are not yet exhausted, but as
model, a nice-looking copy of a Wesson percussion target rifle in .45”
catalogues and price lists are compiled well in advance of publication, a
calibre. Listed as very high quality it has set triggers, chequering on the
phone call is advised to check availability. There are 2-band and 3-band
wrist and forearm and comes with a false muzzle for loading. Priced at a
models listed in .451” and .58” rifled calibres as well as a .58”
shade over £700.00 this rifle is likely available in very limited numbers.
smoothbore 2-band Naval Pattern.
PEDERSOLI
WWW.DAVIDE-PEDERSOLI.COM
Henry Krank
www.henrykrank.com
Davide Pedersoli & Co. have been making Pedersoli Alamo
reproduction firearms for half a century and have
built a reputation for quality that is respected
around the World. The range of long guns on offer,
both breech loaders and muzzle loaders, is
unmatched in the reproduction firearms industry
Pedersoli Mortimer Whitworth
and with everything, including the woodwork,
manufactured in house they are in control of the
quality from start to finish.
There are over 40 variations of Pedersoli
muzzle loading rifles in the distributor’s list with
some familiar names and one or two not so well Pedersoli Harper's Ferry
known. In both flintlock and percussion versions
and covered by firearm and shotgun certificates,
there must surely be something there to suit almost
every taste. Calibres range from .32” up to .75”
with twelve and twenty bore shotguns thrown in for
good measure.
Models from Europe include flintlock versions Pedersoli Tryon Match
of a .69” calibre Charleville, Austrian and Prussian
muskets with similar lock work and a couple of
Mortimer offerings, also flintlock, in the shape of a percussion in a variety of calibres, alongside than doubles the price; quality does not come
target rifle in .54” calibre and a twelve-bore models from Kentucky, Pennsylvania and the cheap!
shotgun. Famous English gunmaker George Gibbs Alamo. The ever-present Enfield patterns are there Pedersoli are justifiably proud of their record in
is represented by examples of target rifle in .40” or with their Civil War counterparts the Zouave and a muzzle-loading competitions around the world, with
.45” calibre and an ‘African Hunter’ with a .72” couple of guns that armed the Confederacy. their guns taking home medals at most of the
bore. For the muzzle loading shotgunner there are prestigious events. Their range in this category is
Guns from the taming of the American frontier some excellent copies of early English percussion such that it would be a rare shooter who could not
abound, with many of the names associated with double barrel guns in both plain and fancy find something in the catalogue to put a smile on
this era represented. Names like Hawken (there is finishes. New this year is a double barrel flintlock their face. The company also produces a
one left-handed model from this maker), Tryon and sporting gun. In fact, many of the guns can be comprehensive range of accessories to make your
Springfield are to be found in both flintlock and ordered with engraving which in some cases more shooting experience complete.
PIETTA WWW.PIETTA.IT DISTRIBUTORS

Henry Krank HENRY KRANK
www.henrykrank.com (www.henrykrank.com)
This Italian company is better known for its large range of reproduction 19th Uberti
century American revolvers, among them a variety of percussion models Pietta
both accurate and not so accurate copies of well know makers. Their long Pedersoli
gun portfolio consists of one .22RF semi-auto, a few twelve-gauge shotguns Artax
and the one model included here. While not strictly a ‘muzzle’ loading gun, it Ardesa
is a percussion model, loaded from the breech, which I feel has a place in Euroarms
this listing. Their replica of the .50” calibre Smith carbine (on test in this Parker Hale
issue on page 222) is a very nicely made piece of kit and is a joy to use. Palmetto
Indian
Pietta Smith carbine Raytrade UK Ltd;
SECOND HAND
Finally, there is the used market www.raytradeuk.co.uk
where you will generally find some Chiappa
bargains in this sector often coming Muzzle Loading
with all the kit needed to get started. Association of
Check out the pages of Gun Mart Great Britain
and the web site (www.gunmart.net) www.mlagb.com
to see if there is anything to suit.
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DOCTOR’S
ORDERS Derek Landers looks at a rather unusual hybrid M/L rifle
variant that loads from the breach end
Many will be aware that POULTNEY & TRIMBLE Thomas Poultney then asked WORTHLESS?
Richard Gatling, inventor The Baltimore firm of Poultney & the Assistant Secretary of War for When officers were asked to report
of the famous gun that Trimble, one of the largest importers an order for 25,000 carbines at the on the Smith that was issued to
bears his name, was a of arms and military supplies in the same price as previously agreed. As their troops around 10% said it was
medical professional, and United States, had been appointed the government could buy the Sharps ‘worthless’. Their main concern
here we have another as sales agents for the Smith carbine for $30.00 this request was that the spring on top of the
military weapon designed carbine, and began pressing the was turned down, particularly as barrel broke too often. By the time
by someone more used government for orders. Early tests the Smith was an untried weapon. the War ended the government had
to saving lives than taking at the Washington Arsenal proved The outcome of negotiations was purchased 31,000 guns at a cost
them. New York physician Gilbert positive and an initial order for 300 that the government placed an in excess of $3/4 million dollars,
Smith was granted his first patent, units at a price of $35.00 each, to order, and Poultney accepted, along with some 14,000,000 of
covering the dropping barrel and be tested by cavalry units on active for 10,000 pieces at $32.50 the special cartridges. These were
its long breech latch, in 1855 and service, was placed in early 1860. each to include ‘appendages’, either of paper and foil construction
further patents for the breech design, For whatever reason, these guns had which were a brush wiper, bullet or rubber (gutta percha), each
the rubber cartridges and a gas not been delivered some 18-months mould, extra cone (nipple), cone holding a 40-grain powder charge.
tight seal over the next two years. later at the outbreak of the Civil War! wrench and screwdriver. The former cartridge carried a
Pietta Smith Carbine | FIREARMS
Left side of receiver with saddle

ring and bar, note the nice
colour case-hardened finish
The action is
break-barrel and
the brass plunger
lifts the spring to
open the gun
Brass cases and lead balls make

up the cartridge, as can be
imagined it’s infinitely reusable
376-grain bullet while the projectile WELL BALANCED trigger breaks cleanly but is rather Henry Krank fine powder. Holding
in the latter weighed 350 grains. With an overall length of 39” – the heavy, not a big job to rectify! a 3” group at fifty yards proved
part round, part octagonal barrel not too difficult with this load.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT is 21½”, weighing just seven and a INFINITE AMMO
Pietta’s forte is doubtless the half pounds, the Smith is a nicely There will doubtless be those who NUDGE!
reproduction of 19th century balanced gun. The walnut stock and will enjoy making paper cartridges After a while the brass case is
American revolvers, including forearm have an oiled finish and the for this rifle but for the rest of us affected by the powder fouling
several unusual offerings (Starr, wood to metal fit is very good, with Pietta have kindly come up with and needs to be nudged out with
LeMat & several Confederate only one very minor protrusion of the a very strong brass case which is a rod down the barrel. Wipe the
examples) so this one venture butt plate at the heel. The majority near infinitely reloadable. These case and the breech with a solvent-
into early long guns is a pleasant of the metal parts are black with the cases may sound expensive at dampened cloth and you are ready
surprise, being as it is something receiver and hammer having some £5.45 each but cleaned regularly for another dozen or so shots.
completely different to what other very nice case-hardened colouring. A they will last indefinitely and have The break-open design of
manufacturers are turning out. nice touch is the reproduction of the the distinct advantage that they the Smith makes cleaning quick
One of the Smith’s principle original markings on the receiver. can be loaded extremely quickly at and easy. Removing the pivot
strengths is its simplicity. Carbines Rear sight is an unmarked, the range, so you don’t need lots. screw allows you to easily hold the
were designed as a cavalry weapon tip-up ladder arrangement and the A little tip if you find that your barrel assembly while you run the
and its break-open design was said front is a white metal blade set in powder is so fine that it falls through cleaning rod through. The inside of
to lend itself to easy reloading on a block which is dovetailed into the hole in the case is to put a the receiver can be cleaned with a
horseback, although the top spring the barrel. With the ladder in the disc of cigarette paper in the case toothbrush and cotton buds. For a
on the Pietta is very strong and it lower position the combination before the powder. To wring the best fun gun this Pietta is not particularly
requires two hands to open the gun. was on the money at 50 yards. The out of this rifle you will probably cheap but you are buying a quality
I can only imagine that the springs want to cast your own bullets, but piece of kit which will give you lots
on the originals were much weaker for this brief test I used a round of pleasure and will guarantee you
if they were breaking regularly. lead ball ahead of 40- grains of some attention on the range. wg
Once open it is a simple
matter of dropping one of the
pre-loaded brass cartridges TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
into the breech and closing z NAME Pietta Smith Carbine
the gun like a shotgun, z CALIBRE .50”
popping a cap on the z BARREL 21½”
nipple and you are z LENGTH 39”
ready to go again. z WEIGHT 7½lbs
z PRICE £1165.00
Brass cartridges £5.45 each
z DISTRIBUTOR Henry Krank
The front sight is www.henrykrank.com
windage-adjustable
www.whatgun.com 223
FIREARMS | Reloading
Pete Moore considers the pros and cons of reloading your own ammunition
There are generally four Good quality
groups of shooters who ammo abounds
but you’re paying Dies allow you to
reload, and they will usually for it and you can process the fired
move from level to level produce a near case and refill it
as they grow and gain exact equivalent
knowledge of the discipline, yourself
I’m at three currently!
ECONOMY CLASS
Group 1 are those who shoot a
lot and see reloading simply to save
money, this is how I started. They’ll buy
components (cases, bullets, powder
and primers) in bulk and as cheap as
they can, find a recipe and just churn
ammo out in quantity. No argument
from me, but on consideration a bit experimentation on bullet weight, better equipment including things like are!), perhaps even more important
more thought and experimentation powder/primer-type to get the load for chronographs, ballistic programmes than shooting! These guys are the
on my part might have resulted in the job, along with better equipment and measuring devices to make the innovators and true experimenters
better results! They are also usually and a far more safety-conscious best ammo they can. Hunting is my and are not afraid to design their
‘brass rats’; picking up every case attitude. I used to shoot Practical main sport these days and I reload own unique calibres, re-manufacture
in their calibre range regardless of Pistol and Rifle, Classic and Western for every calibre I use, and the results cases to suit or perfect a reload to
its history. Brass scavenged is not in the old days and my reloads for speak for themselves; batch cases its highest possible level! But all
usually checked or cleaned, which can my rifles and pistols worked well by make, weigh every powder charge kudos to them as I have dipped into
result in all sorts of problems, from and safely and certainly added to and check every finished round for this dark world a bit and believe me
snapped de-capping pins to failure my ability to shoot the best I could! length, ease of feed and quality. just about anything is possible!
in the firearm; I’ve had my share! Group 3 tend to think less Group 4 are those who have
Group 2 are not dissimilar on about economy and quantity and perhaps lost their way a bit, as YES OR NO?
the economy front but tend to take more about quality of production reloading has become a separate Now a stupid question; do I need to
a more informed view. With more and performance and will invest in hobby (Bruce Potts you know who you reload? Well that very much depends
Reloading | FIREARMS
A quality reload can really get

the best out of any rifle, this
custom CZ527 in 222 Rem can
shoot sub-1/2” @ 100m and
reach out to 400m and keep it
under 3” with its pet reload
All reloading companies offer

a wide range of equipment,
here we see a selection of
Lyman’s products
Powder choice is near infinite, here we

see some options from Hodgdon
on what you want to do and achieve!

We all start out buying factory ammo,
which is potentially expensive but
convenient as it’s off the shelf; well
providing you go for common calibres.
And if you are someone who goes to
the range or hunts just a few times a
year then I’d say go for factory ammo,
as the choice is wide, and you will
find something that suits. Truth is
reloading is an investment that needs
an initial financial outlay of equipment
and consumable items; powder,
primers, bullets must be replaced and you’d use typically in an AR15 for
even cases wear out. The hardware;
reloading machine (press), dies and
Now a stupid question; target shooting! I’ve used Henry
Krank the Lee Precision reloading
tools will last your shooting life! do I need to reload? gear and Prvi Partisan bullets, cases
So, let’s cost it out, let’s take and components distributor as an
a 69-grain, 223 Remington, which economic base line. I’ve selected
the Lee Breech Lock Challenger
Kit that is a good start up package!
As you gain knowledge you
will appreciate the equipment As at £158 you get the new Breech
that allows you to refine the Lock Challenger Press, powder
reloading process handling, weighing and priming
systems and case preparation tools,
all you need to add is reloading dies.
Lee offers a good choice of
dies and I picked their Deluxe 3-die
set that includes a shell holder,
load data chart as to calibre and
their weird little plastic powder
dipper that allows you to fill the
case without using a scale or
dispenser and it’s accurate enough.
At £36.80 it’s a good bet.
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COMPONENTS
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CONTACTS:
Now we need powder, bullets, cases Lee Precision offers a wide range
of highly cost effective reloading
and primers; Powder – Ramshot equipment and you can get z GMK LTD
TAC, 1lb at £36.40, assuming a load reloading for well under £100 www.gmk.co.uk
of 24-grains then you would get
RCBS reloading Speer
290 reloads from 1 lb. Bullets - 100
PPU 69-grain Hollow Point Boat bullets, Federal bullets &
Tail match at £14.40, buying in bulk primers, CCI primers
packs of 500 will bring that down a z HANNAM’S RELOADING,
bit too. Cases - 100 PPU 223 Rem at
£27.30 and primers – 1000 Federal
small rifle at £44.35, some shops Forster presses, Lyman reloading,
will also sell them by the packet Lapua cases and bullets,
of 100 too. All these components Vihtavuori powders
are consumables though new
z HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LTD,
brass might give up to 20-reloads
before having to be binned. So, what www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
would it cost to make 100-rounds Nosler, bullets, cases and data
of 69-grain BTHP Match compared manual Sierra bullets
to buying 100 PPU factory loads?
z JMS ARMS,
Powder - £12.50, bullets -
£14.40, cases £27.30, primers £4.4 www.jmsarms.com
total £58.60, PPU factory £72.30 Quickload and Quick Target
giving a total saving of £13.7. That Ballistic programs
might not seem like a lot, but the next www.quickload.co.uk
time round the cost of the case as it’s
reusable would further reduce that! I z HENRY KRANK & CO LTD
picked PPU as it’s cheap but looking www.henrykrank.com
around shows an average price for a Lee Precision reloading Sierra
similar round to be between £80 to and PPU bullets PPU cases,
£150 depending on make per 100.
Primers Ramshot powders, Lee
FACTORED IN and Sierra loading manuals,
If you want to get picky then the cost Ramshot load data
of the reloading equipment must be z RELOADING
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components £58.60 = £253.4, which www.reloadingsolutions.com
would buy you 350-rounds. But once All reloading products
you’ve got it, it’s there to stay. This is z EDGARS BROTHERS LTD,
not an advert for Lee Precision, but
they do represent a good quality, cost
effective and prolific hardware option, Hornady bullets and cases
as the other big reloading company’s Hodgdon powders IMR, Alliant
products are considerably more Reloading manuals; and Winchester powders
expensive these days. For example, always good to keep
current and have z RUAG AMMOTEC UK LTD,
Sierra’s 69-grain HPBT Match bullet options on data!
is £28.50 per 100, which is near www.ruag.co.uk
double that of the PPU version. It’s Norma and RWS bullets and
probably a better product, but the cases
PPU will still do the business! A new name in the UK is z VIKING ARMS,
You could of course just buy the Peterson who make a selection
Challenger press and 223 dies at of top quality, match-grade brass www.vikingarms.com Lapua
£84.45 and £36.80 = £121.25 as bullets and cases
you get the data sheet, shell holder, z NORMAN CLARK
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does the job too, I know I have one! Redding and all reloading
And as I said in the beginning it’s equipment and components
not just about cranking out hundreds
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z PETERSON MATCH CASES
Equally not be reliant on what the UK
industry imports but totally roll your 100-rounds then get dies and reload. and 35 Whelan cases, reduced the Extreme Performance Ltd
own too. I’ll finish with an example But no one brought it in and it was not necks and fire-formed my own brass! www.epgroupuk.com
of my own. I bought an 8.5x63mm possible to get it direct from Germany It was a simple and easy process that z KYNAMCO LTD
barrel for my Mauser M03 rifle unless I wanted big quantities. made me self-reliant and I suppose www.kynochammunition.co.uk
purely for boar shooting in Europe. The 8.5x63 uses a 30-06 case got me in the door of the Group 4
I assumed that someone would necked and shouldered up to 8.5mm club, though I’m not that anal; honest! (distributor)
bring in the ammo and I could buy (.338”). So, I got some RCBS dies Safe and good reloading! wg
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RELOADING
PRODUCT
Norma Reloading Powders
There are eight powders for 6mm Norma BR and 308
in the range that will suit Win using heavier bullets.
the calibres used in the URP: The burning rate is like Norma
UK. All are REACH-compliant! 204 but on the quicker side. The mix
200: Their fastest powder suitable contains 10% nitroglycerin, which
for smaller cartridges, such as 22 improves energy and makes it less
Hornet and 222 Rem etc. and suitable sensitive to temperature and moisture.
for light bullets at low velocities in It’s at its best in medium calibers Good news for reloaders; Norma
medium calibres like 308 Win. like 243 Win, 30-06 and 338 Win. powders are now available again in the
201: Suitable for calibres with small 204: A slower propellant that UK and with eight types to choose from there will
be something for all needs
case capacity relative to diameter, gives excellent results and
such as 45-70 and for medium often high accuracy in rounds
cases with light bullets like 30-06. like 6.5x55 and 30-06.
202: Specially produced for maximum MRP: A flexible magnum powder, it matches the 338 Norma and Lapua 260 Rem – 203-B, 204 and
performance in 7.62 NATO, also suitable for calibres with larger Magnums and is good with heavy MRP – 100 to 156 grains.
well suited to medium calibres volume cases and well known for top bullets. Also good for over-bore 6.5x55 – 203-B, URP, 204 and
like 8x57, 9.3x62 and 9.3x74R. performance in magnum cartridges. calibres like 7mm Rem Mag, Shooting MRP - 85 to 160 grains.
203B: Slightly modified from the 217: Slightly slower than the Times Westerner and the Ultra 6.5 x 284 – MRP, URP and
original 203, 203B is an across now discontinued MRP2. Originally Mags etc. It has similar properties 204 – 100 to 156 grains.
the board propellant that can developed for the 30-378 Weatherby, to the URP and is not sensitive to 270 Win – 204, MRP and
go from 22-250 Rem up to 358 temperature or moisture. Burning URP – 130 to 156 grains.
Norma Magnum. Also suitable rate similar to Vihtavuori N170 7mm-08 Rem – 203-B, 202, 204,
MRP and URP – 120 to 170 grains.
UK-ORIENTATED 7mm Rem Mag – 204, MRP, 217,
All powders come in 500-gram (1.1 URP – 140 to 175 grains.
lb.) plastic bottles, so a convenient 308 Win – 200, 201, 202,
size and manufactured by Eurenco/ 203-B – 110 to 200 grains.
Bofors in Karlskoga Sweden. 30-06 – 01, 202,203-B, URP, 204
Looking at the load data from and MRP – 110 to 220 grains.
their reloading manual, I picked the 300 Win Mag – 204 and MRP
more UK-popular calibres to give an – 150 to 220 grains.
idea of what the various types cover, 338 Lapua Magnum – MRP and
and bullet weights suggested: 217 – 200 to 300 grains
223 Rem – 200, 201, 202 and From my experience with
203-B - 50 to 77-grains. Norma powders, I can recall them
22-250 Rem – 201, 202 and doing the job well, plus currently
203-B - 40 to 62-grains. with it getting harder and more
6PPC – 200 and 201 - 65 and 70-grain. expensive to get propellants out
243 Win – 204, MRP, URP, 203-B of the USA, it gives us reloaders
and MRP - 80 to 100 grains. yet another European option.
z NAME Package 500-gram plastic bottles
z PRICE £48 (any grade)
Norma Reloading Manual £39
z CONTACT RUAG AmmoTec UK Ltd;
Now all users of Norma components and ammunition, www.ruag.co.uk (for nearest stockists)
which are very good can now sample their propellants too Norma Precision AB; www.norma.cc
Reloading on test | FIREARMS
The new 10th Hornady

Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
Available in hardback and on-line of propellants such as Power Pro they get the job done! Owners of
versions this chunky 1000-page tome 2000 MR, IMR 4451 and 7977, CFE early editions will be familiar with the
was worth the wait, offering valuable Pistol, BE-86, Reloader 23, 26, 33 massive section that was dedicated
load data for many of the new breed and 50, Accurate LT-30 and 32. Some to Ballistics Tables. Not anymore.
veteran (but still available) powders A couple of pages are devoted
have been dropped or removed from to explaining and promoting the
some calibres. Furthermore, some changed regime. The well-established,
obsolete powders still appear in traditional online Hornady Standard
the list of burning rates. Hornady’s Ballistic Calculator (based upon good
bullet portfolio gets a comprehensive old fashioned Ballistic Coefficients)
airing from .17 Hornet to .50 BMG continues to be the bedrock of their
and .22 Hornet (Handgun) to .500 tech data but is now joined by their
S&W Magnum. Their recent ELD-X patent pending 4DOF™ Ballistic
and ELD Match designs get their Calculator drag coefficient based. Hornady’s 10th manual; worth a look!
first outing in print. In addition to
some significant increases in data TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
for recent cartridge additions such z NAME: Hornady 10th Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
as .300 Blackout, there are several z PRICES: £40 – Hardback £16 downloadable/electronic version
new additions including .280 Ackley (64 Meg) Amazon and other on-line traders
Improved, 7x64 Brenneke and the z CONTACT: Edgar Brothers Ltd,
.338 Federal. There are chapters on www.edgarbrothers.com
The layout is familiar as always reloading, though not as expansive
Lyman Universal Nosler RDF bullets

Case trimmer Nosler have designed their
new RDF (Reduced Drag
Factor) bullets from the ground
minimises drag, loss of velocity,
consequent flatter trajectory and
crosswind resistance. The RDF’s
If you take your reloading seriously handle calibres from .22 to .458”, up to achieve best in class promise no Meplat trimming or
then you will know that proper which fit into the centre of the performance, with the suggestion bullet preparation required to
cartridge case preparation is carbide or steel cutter head on the that it’s not about being cutting achieve the tightest consistent
important! Brass by its nature is spindle. At the rear is a crank handle edge, but the sharpest point! groups with easier handload
ductile and stretches under pressure, and length adjusting and locking This point or Meplat of a bullet tuning from a compound ogive
so a case that has been fired a few collars. The fired case is re-sized is the first point of contact form that blends the critical
times will start to grow and can and locked into the chuck and the with the atmosphere at which high B.C. Secant shape from
exceed the recommended overall correct neck pilot fitted. Slack off air is parted for the bullet to the long sharp tip, into the more
length, which can cause problems the adjuster and located the pilot slide through it and maintain forgiving tangent form where the
and inconsistencies. Getting it back into the neck and turn the handle to the highest possible efficiency bullet meets the rifling’s leade.
to length is the task of the trimmer start shaving brass, stop and check of ballistic coefficient. This to This approach offers accurate
and there’s none better than Lyman’s the overall length until it’s correct, handloads from magazine
Universal model. Essentiality it’s a then lock it off and process the rest length without the need
mini, hand-operated lathe, which of the batch. All you now need to to tune Cartridge Overall
uses a universal chuck head that do is with a reloader’s countersink Length in the critical
handles near any centrefire calibre, tool clean up the edges of the manner true Secant
as opposed to individual shell holders, neck (inside and out) to remove Ogive bullets do, often
so faster, easier and cheaper. It the feather and you’re done. The leading to minimised
comes with nine neck pilots that trimmer can be screwed to a bench neck contact and
stabilise the case in use that can and there’s also a drill adaptor. consequent alignment
in long throated factory
rifles. They also come
packaged in hundreds
rather than Nosler’s
former 50 round
boxes, which means
greater batch
consistency.
Still the best case trimmer around; Lyman’s Universal model

z NAME: Nosler RDF (Reduced Drag Factor) Bullets
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Available in 70gr .22 cal (£41,99), 105gr
z NAME: Lyman Universal Case 6mm (£46.99), 140gr 6.5mm (£46.99) and
Trimmer (carbide cutter) #7862009 175gr .30 calibre (£53.99) per hundred
z PRICE: £145 z CONTACT: Highland Outdoors for your nearest supplier
z CONTACT: Hannam’s Reloading; www.hannamsreloading.com www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
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Ramshot Hunter
Hunter is made in Belgium, and Blaser R8 Professional Success lbs and some seriously tight barrel. However, it compares very
is a double-based, clean burning, (22.5”). However, its talents run groups. In 270 Winchester, with well to the Winchester factory
high-performance and REACH- from 22-250 Remington right up a 130-grain Nosler AccuBond load in figures and performance.
compliant propellant. It’s perfect to 375 Ruger etc. Burning rate bullet and 57-grains, you get We also tried a 150-grain Nosler
for medium to larger cartridges, wise, it’s just behind - Vit N160, 2960 fps/2542 ft/lbs, as Partition with 52-grains for 2808
such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 x MR4831 and H4831, H4831 SC opposed to the quoted 3143 fps/2638 ft/lbs. Overall and
55 Swedish, 270 Winchester, 300 and Vit N560. Its form is very fps, due to the slightly shorter excellent and versatile powder!
WSM and 338 Win Mag. It’s the fine and through a Hornady
only spherical powder in the popular Lock-N-Load powder thrower TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
4350 burn range, making it ideal showed extremely consistent
z NAME: Ram Shot Hunter 1lb/454g bottles
for a wide range of calibres. The results! The Creedmoor used
z PRICE: £39
excellent flow characteristics allow Hornady’s new 143-grain ELD X
z CONTACT: Henry Krank & Co Ltd,
accurate metering and consistent bullet with a minimum charge of
www.henrykrank.com
shot-to-shot results. We tested it in 41-grains, giving 2450 fps and
www.ramshot.com
6.5 Creedmoor in a 24” Remington the maximum of 45.7-grains at
700 Gen II and 270 Winchester - a surprising 2959 fps/2790 ft/
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Ammunition Pete Moore sees what has changed in ammunition for 2018
To be honest there has not been a
lot of movement in 2018, Norma now
makes a 6.5 Creedmoor target load
and I imagine we will be seeing more
companies offering this calibre as it
is becoming increasingly popular. Not
sure if its smaller sibling the 6mm Creedmoor will
take off, as 6xc never really did. Biggets news is
Browning is once again offering centrefire ammo in
popular claibres. The new thing is the 224 Valkyrei,
which is a sort of short 22-250-type that can fit
into a 223 AR15 platform. With bullet weights from
65 to 90-grains it’s said it stays supersonice out
to 1300m with the 90-grain load. Whether it works
in mann-opp AR15s remains to be seen, but I’ve
Hornady’s Precision Hunter has proved a hit in 2017 heard Valkyrie Rifles in the UK (no relation) has or
is getting reamers in so custom guns seem likely.
MagTech of Brazil offer a range of ammunition,

FEDERAL, SAKO & CCI though mainly aimed at handgun calibres
GMK Ltd, 01489 579 999
www.gmk.co.uk
Federal offer a wide range of
ammunition from 22 Hornet up to
500 Nitro Express using Speer,
Nosler, Barnes and Sierra bullets,
plus their own Trophy brand. A
good example of their versatility
is 223 Rem with weights from 40
to 77-grains in target and hunting
configurations. This is shown
across the board and with most LAPUA, SK & MAGTECH
calibres offering at least six+ Viking Arms Ltd,
bullet weight/type options you www.vikingarms.com Lapua – need we
can choose what you need for the say more?
job. On the rimfire front they offer CCI a top name in rimfire ammo here Lapua offer both centrefire and rimfire.
we see their 45-grain sub-sonic For hunting you have two choices the
two 17HMRs, 14 - 22 Long
Rifle and three 22 Magnum jacketed soft point Mega and the non-lead
loadings. Sako use their own Naturalis, which is a round nose, ballistic along with standard, round-nosed club
bullets as well as others tip. Calibre choice is not massive but fodder and for the hunter there’s sub-
but give them their own covers all the usual UK needs 223 Rem, sonic HP, standard and high velocity
designations. For example, 243/308 Win, 30-06 and 300 Win Mag HP too. SK is very much the same,
a Nosler partition is called plus the Europeans such as 6.5x55 Swede owned by Namo who own Lapua, SK
a TWINHEAD and a Sierra and 9.3x74mm R and others. Quality and is German and made to identical high
Matchking a RACEHEAD. performance is superb. They also offer standards with much the same choice of
The range runs from 22 PPC (USA Federal offers a massive range their namesake 338 Lapua Magnum, product. In terms of performance there’s
of centrefire ammo plus 6mm BR Norma and the new nothing in it between this and Lapua.
only) to 375 H&H with a surprising nine
offerings in 222 Rem. Plus there are good few European calibres. 6.5x47mm. For the target shooters is the MagTech are Brazilian and offer
This is a high quality product and well worth a look! CCI means Scenar a precision, match hollow point. a wide range of ammunition, most of
rimfire and they do have a lot to offer. Product is broken down Rimfire is also strong here with a which is in handgun calibres from 32
into varmint, small game, competition/target & plinking and pest host of specialised target/match types ACP up to the big 500 S&W. They do
control/specialty. They offer 30+ loads including 22 Short and several types that includes a totally
Long as well as Long Rifle, 22WMR 17HMR and 22 shot shells. sealed jacket (Clean Range), Cowboy
Plus, the non-lead TNT Green. Likewise, their segmented hollow Action loads including all-brass 12-bore
point 22 sub-sonic, which is designed to break up into three shotgun shells. Their website only shows
pieces inside the animal and makes body shots far more effective 223 Rem as the rifle option, though
on rabbits. Topical is their new AR Tactical Rimfire Ammunition in the past I have used 7x57mm, 308
designed specifically for use in AR-style firearms. It features a Win and 22-250 Rem. In 22 rimfire
40-grain, copper-plated round nose bullet that offers exceptional they over sub-sonic and high velocity
SK rimfire, like Lapua offers match-grade
accuracy. It’s loaded with a CCI branded case, primer and bullet fodder as well as hunting and club ammo
HP and standard velocity round nose.
and it appears was optimised for the Smith & Wesson M&P 15/22.
FIREARMS | Ammunition
WINCHESTER AND BROWNING HORNADY

International Sports Brand, 01235 514550, Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177 Hornady were first out in
www.winchester.com www.edgarbrothers.com the UK with their 20-grain
17WSM V-MAX loading, which
Winchester produces a massive The M22 Subsonic uses a 45-grain touches near 3000 fps
range of ammunition all the way round nose travelling at 1090 fps and
from 204 Ruger up to 458 Win Mag is again optimised for semi-autos and
with everything in between including moderators. The X22MSUB Super-X
some metric calibres. There are offers the first sub-sonic for the WMR,
several options on bullets and they making your rifle more versatile. It
have always worked very closely runs a 45-grain hollow point at 1060
with Nosler to provide the projectiles. fps. Finally, two centrefires subs; the
Typically, you can pick from several 300 Blackout X300BLKX and the
specific types to suit your needs 308 Win X308SUBX. Both bullets
from varmints, deer and large game are the same with a bottle-shaped
species to target, with Accubond CT, build ending in hollow point dolphin
E-Tip, Match, Razorback XT, Safari nose design, they also both run at
and Power Max Bonded protected 1060 and only the weight differs
hollow point. The Extreme Point is a with the Blackout at 200-grains (490
standard jacketed, non-bonded lead ft/lbs) and the 308 at 185-grains
core with a massive ballistic tip, which (461 ft/lbs). These look to be Hornady needs little introduction monolithic GMX bullet, gives deep
as it hits and breaks up offers a huge bullets that will expand efficiently with names like V-MAX, A-MAX penetration, 95%+ weight retention
48% larger striking surface. As of yet at the lower speeds required for and SST and GMX. Plus, their and controlled expansion of 1.5
we have not seen any of their new a sun-sonic centrefire load. various ammo categories - Critical times diameter. SuperFormance is
17WSM ammo in the UK but doubtless Browning new hunting ammo is Defence, Custom, Dangerous Game an outgrowth of their old Light and
that will change soon! Rimfire offers the BXR Rapid Expansion with a Series, LeverEvolution, Match, Heavy Magnums, with a guaranteed
the usual options in 22LR, 17HMR and copper/polymer Matrix Tip like SuperFormance, TAP FPD and NTX. increase in speed by 100-200 fps
22 Magnum; however, there are some Winchester’s Extreme Point and New is their ELD range offering and subsequently more energy
new additions here. Their heavier BXC Controlled Expansion with an Match/target (ELD Match) and too. Rimfire means the 17HMR with
42-grain Sub-sonic has proved an aluminium activator tip, doubtless Precision Hunter (ELD-X) grades. 17 and 20-grain and 15.5-grain
excellent performer, even over the old inspired by Winchester’s old Silver These ballistic tipped bullets have NTX non-lead loadings. In 22WMR
40-grain sub. Brand new are two LRs Tip. They both have nickelled been re-designed with a heat-proof there’s three loads; 45-grain Critical
and one WMR: the M22 is specifically cases, in 308 Win you get a 155- tip to stop down range deformation Defence, 30-grain V-MAX and a
designed for high capacity semi-autos grain BXR and a 168-grain BXC. It and maintain their BCs better at 25-grain NTX (non-lead). The new
and runs a 40-grain (black copper shoots well and proved consistent, distance. This is combined with a 17WSM, which is based on a modified
coated) round nose bullet at 1255 fps. other calibres are available. re-designed body and has proved nail gun cartridge, shows just the
excellent in terms of accuracy and 20-grain V-MAX load. Plus, there’s
terminal effect. Their non-lead, Hornady’s own 17 Hornet centrefire.
ELEY
Eley Ltd, 0121 313 4567
www.eley.co.uk
What can you say; the most prominent name in rimfire ammunition
probably throughout the world. They offer 20 x 22 Long Rifle loads from
the high precision Tenex to the sub-sonic Xtra; rated as maybe the best sub
Browning offers two new
hunting loads BXR and BXC ever! With both rifle and pistol loads they cater for disciplines like Biathlon,
Free Pistol, 3-Position, Rapid Fire Benchrest and Silhouette etc. New for
this year are three radical 22 LR products: Edge – is an advanced
contemporary design recognisable by its matt-black oxidised finish.
SELLIER & BELLIOT (S&B) Scientifically developed to microscopically increase the friction between
the case and the projectile, the resulting stabilised projectile release force
York Guns Ltd, 01904 487180 delivers greater internal ballistic consistency ultimately providing the
www.yorkguns.com shooter with more consistent projectile flight. Contact - is a sub-sonic
Sellier & Belliot of the Czech Republic designed to deliver extreme accuracy and improved knock-down
have been around a long time and many performance with a softer sound and minimal recoil in semi-auto rifles. It
might consider them old-style European uses a heavy 42-grain bullet coated in a specially formulated paraffin wax
manufactures. Well a look through their to minimise build-up in actions and magazines. Force - is a high-velocity,
website indicates that they have moved semi-automatic loading designed for power. Featuring a new propellant
on and up considerably. They offer a utilising a distributed pressure curve that accelerates the bullet to a
wide range of hunting calibres from 22 supersonic velocity, providing maximum knock-down force. It uses a
Hornet to 9.3x74mm R using a wide range 42-grain bullet with the black oxidised case of the EDGE!
of quality bullets from companies like Sierra, Barnes, Nosler and PTS, plus
their own eXergy design which is a solid copper hollow point with aluminium
expander/plug. This one look like a good bet for dangerous game. On the
target front they have an FMJ range that includes 303, 223, 308, 30-06,
6.5x55, 8x57, 7.62x39 and 7.62x54 R. The Match range uses hollow point
boat tail bullets and includes 222 and two loads in 223 (52 and 69-grains),
6.5x55, 30-06, 7.62x54 and 300 Win Mag. As can be seen the selection is
comprehensive and has a lot to offer no matter what you shoot. They also offer
rimfires with 22 Short, 22 Long Rifle and 22 Magnum in a choice of bullet Eley’s new 22 LR - EDGE target, contact sub-sonic and force hi-power semi-auto, the last two use a heavier
42-grain bullet and do not offer a hollow point loading
types from round nose, FMJ to hollow point, though they don’t list a sub-sonic.
Ammunition | FIREARMS
Prvi Partizan offers a wide range of modern calibres
NORMA, RWS & GECO

RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd,
www.ruag.co.uk
PRVI PARTIZAN (PPU)

www.henrykrank.com
Prvi Partizan (PPU) is Serbian and offers a well-stocked and comprehensive
sports shooting range covering hunting and target use. The former goes
from 22 Hornet up to 375 H&H and covers both US and metric calibres
in a choice of bullets types. For larger game there’s GROM which uses a
heavy jacketed soft tip that is designed for good penetration, expansion
and its ability to retain the majority of its mass. Some of the calibres are of
a more military nature with such numbers as 303, 6.5 Carcano, 7.5 Swiss
and 7.5 MASS, 7x57 and 8x57 Mauser, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54 R and even
7.92x33 Kurz. So, if you need to feed your classic rifles it’s there in FMJ.
Looking at the website and picking a few calibres shows a lot of choice;
for example, 223 Rem is available in 55-grain SP and FMJ, 62-grain FMJ
and a 75-grain BTHP Match load. 308 Win runs from a military-type 147-
grain FMJ to a 190 Match BTHP, plus a 180 GROM and the usual soft Norma, RWS and Geco and three big European names in ammunition and offer a lot of calibres and options
points in several weights. There’s even a 123-grain loading. Handgun
calibres are covered too which for the UK means 38Spl, 357 Magnum, 45 Norma is Swedish and makes 6.5 Creedmoor. RWS is the
Colt and 44 Magnum, plus 9mm Parabellum and 45 ACP. There are a lot a wide range of calibres and prestigious German brand that
more but for our lever-action and carbine needs these should cover it. produces ammo for Blaser with offers a wide choice of target
their dedicated calibres. They and hunting options as to calibre
offer a number of in-house and bullet design/construction.
NOSLER bullet types from match to game They also do a large range of 22
hunting, their most prestigious rimfire too, from target to hunting
Highland Outdoors Ltd, being the African PH for large including a sub-sonic. Likewise,
www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk and dangerous game and the Geco, which shows a smaller
Nosler offers a huge range of bullets newer Kalahari PG (plains game). selection, however they have
and has been loading them into Both use optimum powders and really upped their game and
cartridges in a small way for a few bullet designs for the purpose. as they now offer Express – a
years and a look at their website Newer are the TipStrike and ballistic-tipped hollow point and
shows a big increase in this area. EcoStrike, both are ballistics PLUS a protected hollow point.
Product is aimed at large and Nosler offers a good selection of ammunition for all tips but differs as the TipStrike For the UK their 223 Target
needs using their quality bullets and components
small game hunters, varminters, is a bonded, lead-cored design looks a good bet too as it offers
target shooters and for self-defence and general shooting, in a good and the EcoStrike a non-lead, a 63-grain FMJ that should
range of calibres as follows; Ballistic Tip (BT), E-TIP (non-lead), Trophy both work well on large and appeal to many AR15 shooters
Grade; Standard, Varmint and Long Range, Nosler Custom (handmade), small game. They now offer a and it comes packed in boxes of
Varmageddon (varmint ammo), Match Grade and Nosler Defence. 130-grain Match load for the 50 in 10-round stripper clips.
REMINGTON
Raytrade U.K Ltd;
www.raytradeuk.co.uk
Finally, Remington is back in play with the new

distributor’s Raytrade. They intend to bring
Remington centrefire ammo; good stuff and for all needs in the majority of the range of ammunition
calibres and types, such as Premiere Accu-Tip,
Power-Lokt tip, Match King and the usual soft
and hollow point loadings along with some
Barnes and Lapua bullets on top too, but
initially concentrating on the bread & butter
numbers we use here. They also offer a wide
range of rimfire options, in 22 Long Rifle you have 36-grain Golden Bullet HV, Sub-sonic, Target, Thunderbolt 40-grain
HV, Viper 36-grain HV, Cyclone 36-grain HV, Yellow Jacket 33-grain HV and the C-Bee a 33-grain low noise/low velocity
loading. Plus, three target loads all made by Eley – Match EPS, Target Rifle and Club Extra. In Rimfire Magnum for the
22WMR you get two 40-grain loads in SP and HP and in Premier Gold Box a 17-grain 17HMR and a 33-grain AccuTip
Remington offers a wide range of rimfire including the 22WMR. As with the rifle ammunition stock is already in the UK and will be on shelves as you are reading this.
low velocity C-Bee 33-grain load
FIREARMS | ammo tests
Ammo tests Pete Moore looks at four top loads for all needs
6.5x55mm RWS,
Norma and Geco
Undoubtedly the most differ from the Impacts 22” tube.
popular metric calibre in We got slightly better figures from a
the UK is the 6.5x55mm 23.5” barrel but the RWS load could
Swedish, on test are three not get near the quoted 2855 fps,
makes: RWS 140-grain, Twin which might be a misprint as that
Core, Cone Point, Norma is fast for this weight and calibre.
140-grain Nosler Partition However, the 6.5 is not about speed
and Geco 156-grain round or energy, but excellent cross
nose soft tip. All were initially sectional area, combined with good
tested through a 22” Mauser M12 accuracy and penetration. Which
Impact, which represents a strong and is what has kept it at the fore front
modern rifle. The Geco is a standard for deer hunting, and in Sweden it’s
light jacketed soft point and the the entry-level cartridge for moose,
Partition shows an H-section jacket which speaks volumes for its ability.
that expands quickly at the soft point Contact: RUAG Ammotec
nose but stays together at the rear UK LTD, www.ruag.co.uk
for maximum weight retention. The
Twin Core has a frangible, protected
hollow point tip that breaks up quickly MAKE WEIGHT VELOCITY ES ENERGY (FT/LBS) GROUP FACTORY QUOTED VELOCITY
with a locked core of denser lead in z Norma 140 2674 19 2233 1” 2690 fps
the base, similar to the Partition. z RWS 140 2574 20 2070 0.35” 2855 fps
Quoted factory speeds are z Geco 156 2426 78 2073 0.80” 2560 fps
doubtless taken from a 24” barrel
Browning BXR and BXC 308 Winchester

Browning also supplied some of
their new hunting ammo; the BXR
Rapid Expansion with a copper/
polymer Matrix Tip similar to
Winchester’s Extreme Point and
BXC Controlled Expansion with an
aluminium activator tip, doubtless
inspired by Winchester’s old Silver
Tip. They both have nickelled cases, in
308 Win you get a 155-grain BXR and a 168-
grain BXC. It’s available in a number of other
popular calibres too. Both loads were shot
through a Browning Maral Nordic HC straight-
pull rifle. The 20” barrel showed the 308’s
usual tolerance to shorter tubes and lighter
weight bullets, the BXR was averaging 2767
fps/2647 ft/lbs, with a sweet extreme spread
(ES) of just 8 fps. The BXC averaged 2542 species. The jacket and tip combination yields Here The Terminal Tip and bonded design allows
fps/2424 ft/lbs with a much higher ES of 44 precision accuracy, rapid energy transfer and for deep penetration through thick, tough hide
fps. Out of interest, I shot both through a 24” generates massive knockdown power. BXC and bone. Calibre choice is good starting at
barrel and got 2925 fps/2959 ft/lbs (BXR) is designed specifically for use on bigger 243 Win it goes up to 300 WSM and Win Mag
2670 fps/2658 ft/lbs (BXC). BXR is designed species like elk, moose, mule deer. So, would with most of the major players in between.
specifically for use on whitetail, blacktail, perhaps be a better choice for reds and sika Browning International Sports Brand,
mule deer and antelope, so good for all UK or overseas on plains game and driven hunts. www.browning.eu
Norma .243 Tip Strike Varmint
Norma’s 243 Win 76-grain
Tip Strike Varmint has been
developed for the UK market,
primarily for fox shooters! In boxes
of 20, they are packed in 2 x 10-round
plastic liners, that conveniently break in
half to fit in your pocket! The brass is the
usual high quality and the bullets have a
distinctive orange tip that is blunt at the
point, overall length averaged at 2.682”.
Norma quotes 3445 fps/2003 ft/lbs;
not bad! Fired in a tight-chambered, 24”
243 Win rifle that figure rose to 3537
fps/2124 ft/lbs. If nothing else, this only
goes to show the importance of not
believing what’s printed on the box and
chronoing them through your rifle! The
Tip Strikes shot very well, comfortably
putting in groups under ½” and one of
3-rounder just made a single ragged hole.
They are definitely not for shooting deer
for the table, as the results on a fox and
several crows where dramatic to say the
least! Initially, we thought they may be
suitable for small deer as well as pest
species, but our advice is don’t waste
the venison! To conclude, for the shooter
looking for a well put together, potentially
accurate varmint round for the .243 give
them a go, but they do not cross over
well to deer shooting, even if you do end
up with some good brass for reloading.
Price per 100 - £152 (£32 for 20)
Contact: RUAG Ammotec UK LTD,
www.ruag.co.uk
Hornady 17 HMR
So, what does the HMR the UK is Hornady’s latest loading,
offer? Firing a 17-grain A-MAX as they have been conspicuously
bullet at a quoted muzzle velocity of absent from this munitions race for
2550 fps and energy of 245 ft/lbs, some time. It’s not new; being the
you get a near flat trajectory out to standard 17-grain A-MAX offering
100m and an effective killing range but it is a bit different in terms of
of 200m and a drop at this distance performance. We sampled three
of 8-10”, depending on barrel length. boxes at random from a ½-brick of
However, over the years we have all 500. Ammunition is well presented
fallen foul of variable ammo quality and visually consistent. A good
in 17HMR. With no powder loads 17HMR is capable of shooting
that managed by primer power alone ½” groups at 100m, and the
to seat the bullet in the rifling. Add Hornady did not disappoint!
in fluctuating velocities and it’s no Most surprising were the
wonder this great calibre is in the speeds, with the lowest going
doldrums, so who do you turn to for over the factory quote by 95 fps
quality, reliable ammo? But new to and the highest by 157 fps. The
ES looked good, apart from the
99 fps, which is high. From these
three, we got an average of 2676
BOX HI LOW AVERAGE (FPS) ENERGY (FT/LBS) ES DROP @ 200 YARDS fps/275 ft/lbs, which is impressive
z 1 2715 2699 2707 282 16 -7.13” as was general build quality.
z 2 2660 263 2645 269 29 -7.60” Price: per 100 £36.90
z 3 2700 2601 2650 270 99 -7.56” Contact; Edgar Brothers.
FIREARMS | Moderators
Moderators
Muzzle-mounted or reflex it
seems we can't do without
moderators these days (B&T
Tiger on a Sauer 100) A-TEC A12 offers an
effective, muzzle-mounted
option for pumps and
semi-auto shotguns
Pete Moore looks at what’s new in 2018 BR TUOTE, ASE UTRA, A-TEC AND SAK
www.jacksonrifles.com
BR Tuote T series are reflex builds and made of sheet steel and available in
HAUSKEN four and eight-baffle options plus a T8 Magnum, which is for the larger calibres
up to .50 BMG. ASE UTRA (AU). The Jet-Z series are all-steel, muzzle-mounted
RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd, with a Z-shaped baffle system; they are more heavy duty and will take serious
www.ruag.co.uk abuse. They also offer a rimfire unit. The muzzle-mounted, S5 is short, wide
Hausksen is a Norwegian range of thread inside the moderator. For and uses a similar baffle system with a heavy, all-stainless build. Newer is the
muzzle-mounted and reflex types example, you could get the 243 North Star reflex. All stainless it’s compact for an over-barrel layout and does
that shows a baffle stack cut from version and use it on say a 223, not use a rear bushing. New is the Jet-Z CQBS Bore Lock for AR15 and similar
the solid and a slightly different that might have a slimmer thread rifles. This fits via a replacement muzzle adaptor and locks with an adjustable
approach to fitting. They are not like 1/2x 28 UNEF or similar. In collar and does not suffer from a shift in POI when the moddy is taken on and
thread-specific to the rifle. Instead use, the moddy worked well and off. The SAK is for rimfires and shows a solid alloy matrix and large baffles,
a top hat adaptor cut internally was light, so not affecting balance surrounded by a thick removable sleeve; this is the one I would recommend for
for the individual muzzle thread significantly! Typically, they cater 17HMR users. A-TEC offer both muzzle-mounted and reflex models, the latter
engages with the larger standard for all the common calibre bands. uses cup-shaped baffles and differs from the established designs by having
a shorter expansion chamber than baffle stack. The muzzle-mounted CMM
(compact modular moderator) allows individual baffle sections to be added or
removed. They are available in steel and aluminium version and rimfire too. The
Maxim-4 and 6 are lightweight and compact reflex designs for full bores up
to 300 Win Mag. The Carbon 02 is a carbon fibre reflex design, which is light
and efficient with a special round count limiter gauge. Also, a new modular,
QD muzzle-mounted design the Dragon. Made primarily for the military/police
Jacksons will also offer it to the hunting market where it will be of use. They now
offer a new rimfire can the Wave it weighs 95-grams (3 ¼ oz) and measuring
135 x 30mm and sis shorter and lighter than the benchmark SAK design. The
A new name Hauksen of Norway offers practical design with some useful features A-TEC A12 shotgun model is muzzle-mounted via the choke thread and though
not really reducing length it certainly cuts down on weight and bulk over a
comparable, fully moderated shotgun. Also, it allows semi-autos in on the action.
WILDCAT SILENCERS a dedicated .20” cal diffuser. Delrin synthetic, here its light weight
Weighing a pleasing 446-grams it’s suits these lower pressure calibres
UK Custom Shop,
9.75” long and 1.75” in diameter well. They also do a reflex rimfire
www.wildcatrifles.co.uk
and offers a more balanced design in the Wildcat Whisper in both 22
Wildcat’s new EVO series continues in a good choice of thread forms. and 17 calibres. New for 2017 is the
to gain ground with its ability to The build is 99% hard-anodised, Panther17 and 22, near the same
swap not only the muzzle thread hi-strength alloy with a stainless size at the Whisper it’s aimed at the
insert (bridge) but also the calibre- steel primary baffle. The CUB2 is more powerful 17WSM and 17 and
specific, colour-coded baffle stack for smaller centrefire calibres such 22 Hornet. The build shows a more
unit (diffuser). So, from one outer as 17 Rem or 22 Hornet in ½ UNF involved baffle stack that certainly The new Wildcat Panther for the more powerful
casing you can mix and match the and 14x1mm. The CUB is for rimfire tames these faster calibres down and rimfires and lighter centrefires like the 17 and 22
internals to suit and have now added calibres 17 – 22 and made from does an excellent job on 17HMR too. Hornet and 17WSM
Moderators | FIREARMS
The B&T Tiger; well

built and effective
VIKING ARMS
www.vikingarms.com
Brugger & Thomet (B&T) Ruger 10/22
B&T are a Swiss company and now offer sporting moderators in both rimfire
The PES MM series handles everything and centrefire options in the form of their Tiger range, all of which are muzzle-
from 22 LR up to the big bores mounted. The Tigre.22 is lightweight at 101-grams and is manufactured of
hi-tech, state-of-the-art alloys. In .22 the standard thread is ½ x 20 UNF. The
full bore Tiger Light Hunting Suppressor offers three models all showing a
MAE/PES
similar build with just weight and dimensions varying slightly as to the calibre
JMS Arms, bands they are in. A nice touch is that the muzzle thread is not fixed but
www.jmsarms.com a screw-in adaptor, so it’s easy enough to swap from rifles using different
thread forms by just getting the right insert. Up front is a raised flange
MAE is the old PES and offers and offers a range of muzzle-mounted and
pierced by four holes, that seems to act as a brake, in use moderation is
over-barrel type moderators. All made from high grade stainless steel to give a
excellent. Essentially this range covers all calibres from .224” up to 9.3mm.
virtually maintenance free long life and 5 year warranty. MEA/PES has got 40
Ruger now offers a fully moderated replacement barrel for their 10/22, no
years’ plus experience under their belts just making rifle moderators. All models
other information yet, but it could prove a hit in the moddy-crazy UK!
conform and exceed the industry standard noise regulations. New bush-less
compact model now in, lightweight at 490 grams, short and no rear bush.
ONELESSCHARLIE SOUND
STALON & STEALTH MODERATORS MODERATORS
York Guns; www.yorkguns.com www.onelesscharlie.co.uk
York Guns offers a similar product to Saddlery & Gun Room with single shot There are two general centrefire models and
Baikal and Mossberg pump-action shotguns in 410, 20 and 12-bore options we tested the S series, which is an all stainless
under their Stealth banner. Newer is the Stalon range of reflex moderators steel muzzle mounted can, not unlike the ASE
for centrefire rifles. Made of high strength aluminium alloy they come in a Utra S5. There is also the AS series, which are
range of sizes and calibres from. 20 up to .30”. Fitting seems to be by a top strippable, lightweight units with a modular
hat thread adaptor similar to how Hauksen does it. There’s also a neoprene baffle stack. Both series cover calibres from
camo cover and unusually a carbon fibre shroud that adds protection. .224 to .338 and are available in a matt bead
blasted or matt painted finish with Cerakote as
an optional extra. Internally there is an expansion
chamber that takes up about 1/3 of the volume
SADDLERY & GUN ROOM followed by a multi baffle stack. Testing showed
no unpleasant spike on the ear proving to us
www.saddleryandgunroom.co.uk that it was doing its job. Dimensions are generally
Hush Power 410, 20 and 12 gauge 50mm diameter x 155mm long with weights ranging from 250g Two new S-types
moderated shotguns to 510g depending on specification. For rimfire users there is in 308 and 223,
well built and long
Hush Powers are available in 410, 20 and 12 bore and are built on a break- also a calibre specific option for both .22 and .17hmr rifles. lasting design but
barrel, Baikal action or the Mossberg 500 pump-action. These can be a tad heavy
supplied with a standard, multi-choke barrel too. Both types are proving
very popular. Best noise reduction is with sub-sonic ammunition, which
they also produce. They also offer are a .410 calibre universal moderator. HARDY MODERATORS
Riflecraft Ltd,
www.riflecraft.co.uk
Since their launch the Hardy cans
have done very well and gone
from Gen III to Gen IV, the
latter being smaller, lighter
Saddlery’s Mossberg Hushpower pumps come in a choice of 12 and 20-bore and .410 and more effective. They
are unique in having Hardy’s new Stealth
an integral muzzle moddy maybe a bit
brake built into bigger than the norm
but it offers near
TIER-ONE MONOLYTH the front face that ultimate moderation
does seem to work
Ruag Ammotec UK, www.ruag.co.uk
also a matrix-type inner system
Tier One are perhaps better known for their scope mounting solutions, but as opposed to conventional baffles. length (80mm from the muzzle and
also offer a new moderator. Called the Monolyth Moderator it offers new Well they have now moved up to 120mm over barrel) and weighs 290-
standards in sound attenuation, weight saving and durability. It’s an over- Gen V, which takes the reduction grams with a diameter of 44.5mm.
barrel (reflex) design that extends rearward 62mm from the muzzle. It is in size/weight even further. It has The Gen V is available in other
215mm long, 48mm in diameter, and only weighs 350-grams. It’s available been designed as the most practical options including magnum calibres
in 5.56mm, 6-6.5mm and 7.62mm bore sizes, which will suit the majority hunting suppressor available on the and smaller numbers like 17 Hornet
of sporting calibres we use in the UK. It’s available in all popular thread market. The basic model is for non- and similar. There’s also the Stealth
sizes to accommodate most rifle manufacturers. magnum calibres only; 223 Rem for ultimate moderation, longer and
to 30-06 it offers a short outboard heavier but certainly quieter too.
FIREARMS | Moderators
SONIC AND AIM SPORT/AIMZONIC PARKER HALE DISTRIBUTORS

Highland Outdoors, John Rothery, www.bisley-uk.com
for nearest stockists
The PH rimfire copies the old Parker Hale rimfire
100%. There are three models – the traditional
The SONIC is a reflex (over-barrel) type with six, screw-in baffles blacked steel - 205 grams in weight and 175 mm
which are strippable in 38 and 45mm diameters. Inside an long. Plus an alloy pair in either black or chrome Parker Hale have upped
extended inner tube shows four, spiral slots a bit like a muzzle finishes at 145 grams and 175mm. There’s another their old steel cans with a
brake. Doubtless the expanding gases will start to be dispersed Parker Hale muzzle-mounted can but made of new parker hale alloy range
and decelerated by this design and we are told it also causes a aluminium, in .22” and 17” versions; the only
back drive that stops the moddy unscrewing due to firing vibrations. visible difference being the bore size. They are 7 x 0.985” long and weigh 132-
Units come in four internal bore/baffle aperture sizes (MAX 6, 7, grams with a ½ x 20 UNF thread. The build is two-part with an alloy outer body
8, 9.5 &12mm) so can suit most calibres. New is the Ghost that tube and a removable, forward-mounted, 3” baffle stack with five expansion
comes with four, colour-coded baffle inserts that offers multi-calibre chambers (both machined from solid), making them easy to strip and clean.
function. Highland has just taken up Aim Sport/Aimzonic moddies,
which feature both reflex and muzzle-mounted options with the
ability to upgrade by adding an expansion chamber and adaptor.
LEI VARMINT AND PREDATOR
Macc Tecc Accurate Hunter
and Accurate Foxer
Edgar Brothers Ltd,
LEI (Law Enforcement International) make
possibly the slimmest 17HMR moderator
the Varmint has extended the design to
offer the .22 Predator (also SS) but in a
The new Sonic Ghost blued finish. They measure 4.8 x 0.87” MaccTecc Accurate Hunter Small but beautifully formed
offers a multi-calibre and weigh 6 oz. with a ½ UNF thread (left) and Accurate Foxer – left 17HMR Varmint – right
facility with four, baffle reflex (right) 22LR Predator
stack inserts and look more like muzzle weights.
However, they are surprisingly efficient and 220-grams. The same closed build
for their size and should appeal to those is used with just the addition of a short
looking for an efficient yet minimal can. expansion chamber, no barrel bushing
ACCURATE MODERATOR The Macc Tecc Accurate Hunter is a is used, and the back end is dished in to
new entry from Edgars. The Hunter is a reduce light reflection from a lamp. Either
Barton Gunworks; www.bartongunworks.com compact, muzzle-mounted design at 44 x model has proved light and efficient in
Barton Gunworks offers a series of lightweight moderators under 112mm. Newer is the Macc Tecc Accurate a range of calibres, with the Foxer just
their Accurate banner. They not only sell their Accurate Foxer Foxer, which is a reflex at 41 x 162mm acing the Hunter on noise reduction.
wholesale to companies like Edgar Brothers and Blaser Sporting
Ltd, so they can package their rifles with suppressors, they also
deal direct with the public too. The Hunter is perfect for stalking
and larger calibre rifles which require improved moderation but V-MAC HAVANA AND RANGEMASTER
sacrificing a small increase in weight. The Enforcer is designed for Rangemaster Precision Arms, The V-MAC range left to right
large calibres specifically for long range tactical shooting and can be – Havana 175 and 250,
www.rpadefence.com Rangemaster V8 and V4
supplied with replaceable inserts for multi-calibre use. The Over-barrel
is a reflex design offering a shorter over muzzle length. The whole The Havana’s are slim with a diameter of 38mm and in 175 and
range offers effective moderation in a light and compact package. 255mm lengths and are light muzzle-mounted designs. They show
alloy baffles fronted by a stainless steel primary where the gas
hits first. The body is rust-free steel and powder-coated (black),
SCHULTZ & LARSEN the thread section is bronze. The 175 weighs 190-grams/6.7oz
and the 225 270-grams/9.5oz. The Rangemasters are
Alan Rhone, reflexes; the larger V-8 (8-baffle) is 265x48mm and weighs
www.alanrhone.com 475-grams/16.75oz and shows a 3-section build. The V-4 (4-baffle) is 200x48mm and
Schultz & Larsen offers a large series of moderators both centrefire and 350-grams/12.3oz and in 2-sections. Internally the muzzle opens into a central void, at
a smaller selection of rimfires, which I am looking at this month. Build the rear is the expansion chamber that gases enter and exit by means of a ring of transfer
quality is good, using high-strength, hard anodised, doubtless aircraft- ports. At the front is the baffle stack. Both models worked well given their dimensions.
grade aluminium alloy. The centrefires come under the collective banner
of Hardcore Twister as each individual baffle features a stainless steel
insert to negate the effects of gas cutting and erosion. Their screw- A.R.M.O.U.R MODERATORS
together, multi-baffle build means you can add or remove individual Calibre Innovations
baffles. They also feature an integral slotted Calibre Innovations, rimfire and centrefire
and spiral deflector between baffle www.calibreinnovations.co.uk moderators;
something for
stack and expansion chamber and A reasonably new addition to this area are the A.R.M.O.U.R everyone!
are available in both muzzle- moderators. In Rimfire we have the Mark 1 and EOB
mounted and reflex-types. The or ‘End Of Barrel’ models for all rimfire calibres.
rimfires are muzzle-mounted A.R.M.O.U.R. stands for ‘Ancillary Rimfire Mono-
only and consists of a series core Universal Rifle’ in both reflex and muzzle-
of screw-in baffles so you mounted (EOB) options. Adding to this is the
can adjust the effect from full bore DUCIS range again in reflex or muzzle-
22 subs to HV, there’s also a mounted with the same threading options plus they do
dedicated 17HMR version too. a dedicated version for Ruger’s Precision Rifle too. They can all
Strippable and modular the Shultz & Larsen be stripped for cleaning and feature a specially designed inner core or
moderator range covers all calibres and needs baffle stack and they proved efficient in both full bore and rimfire models.
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• SL5i adds only 4" (103 mm) to length of rifle
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FIREARMS | Moderator Tests
A-TEC A12
shotgun sound
A-TEC’s new A12 shotgun moderator allows a
quick and easy conversion for any type of single
barrelled gun, with semi-autos benefiting most moderator
Andrew Johnson looks at a muzzle-mounted shotgun
moderator that offers some interesting possibilities
Trying to reduce the noise thought has gone in to keeping
produced by shotguns has weight to a minimum, as it’s mainly
been going on for years, I constructed from a polymer rather
remember a gamekeeper than metal. The main part of the
showing me a DIY, chamber is below the ported tube
moderated .410 that he’d section that the shot travels along.
taken from a poacher. It was Up until now, the only
a single barrel folder, which had shotguns I have seen moderated
a series of holes drilled the entire have been pump actions, single
length of the barrel, sleeved with shots or over and unders, all of
steel tube and the void between which have been dedicated builds.
filled with wire wool. When fired it So, the A12 means standard,
made no more noise than a stick pumps and semi-autos can now
cracking, and it was an easy matter be easily moderated. My M1 is
to replace the filling when it got cartridge-fussy, especially with
noisy! On test, is the latest concept 1oz loads, so I was very pleased
from A-TEC; the A12 is primarily when it cycled with no problems.
designed to fit onto the muzzle of I used 30 and 32-gram loads
semi-auto or pump action guns. for the test, but nonetheless it
A special ½-choke adaptor is supplied, and a
still functioned perfectly. It’s locking ring keeps the A12 in place and position
CHOKED recommended that fibre wads
The A-TEC is attached by means of are used and definitely not slug!
a special choke (1/2 modified), and The A12 comes with the can, choke adaptor of your
you need to specify what it will be HOW QUIET? choice and a spanner to fit it all together
fitted to and the appropriate version The function of a sound moderator
will be supplied. All you have to do is to reduce noise and some
is remove the gun’s normal choke only really make a significant
and screw in the new one. Then difference if sub-sonic cartridges
screw the can on and align it so the are used. I did not have any subs
main body sits at 6 o’clock, then so could not test whether the M1
tighten the locking nut to secure it would work with these low loads.
(spanner supplied). So simple even But using standard loads there
I could not mess it up, well maybe! was significant reduction in the
The moderator is not small, signature, to the point no hearing
adding an extra 12” to the length, protection was needed, so the
so as you can imagine and as the A12 does what it says on the box.
pictures show it does look a little They are not inexpensive, but there
daft on the 28” barrel of my Benelli are definitely some situations TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
M1. However, it only weighs 1lb 4oz, when the professional pest z NAME A-TEC A12 shotgun moderator
so is quite manageable, I reckon on controller would find it useful. For z PRICE £398
a 24” barrel it would handle quite a secion-2 (shotgun) no permission Extra choke/adaptor tubes £71 each
well, considering the extra length. is required, but a variation is if z CONTACT Jackson Rifles; www.jacksonrifles.com
It is evident that some serious you have a Section-1 gun. wg
Moderator Tests | FIREARMS
Mossberg Hushpower 410
Rabbit killer supreme, Mossberg’s

410, Hushpower, moderated shotgun
Andrew Johnson looks at a silenced 410 Mozzy pump-action shotgun

The fully moderated There is some play in the slide QUIETER? YOU BET! don’t tighten it fully, as it can take
(Hushpower) model offers giving it a rattle, which does not There is no doubt that using a some considerable force to remove,
a full choke as standard. affect functionality. The 500 moderated shotgun, especially even after being soaked in a bucket
Length of pull (LOP) measures at is available as a 2+1 (Section a .410, can make a tremendous of solvent. Which may even require
14” but is also available at 13” in 2) shotgun or 4+1 (Section 1) reduction in noise, even with normal a trip to a gunsmith to be removed!
the youth stock. Overall length, firearm for those who want a bit cartridges! But with sub-sonic loads,
without the moderator, is 43” and more payload. Having used a 2+1 like Express, Magsonic #5 shot the GREAT LITTLE TOOL
51” with the suppressed barrel. My before and now having a 4+1, the results are startling. In use these All in all, there’s nothing not to like
advice is if you think you may want larger capacity certainly helps in guns do point very naturally at where about Saddlery and Gunroom’s
to use it as a standard shotgun is to some situations when there are one wants to shoot, despite their .410, Mossberg 500 Hushpower. It’s
get two barrels. The safety is tang- several rabbits in a small area and appearance indicating otherwise. without doubt the most efficient and
mounted and easy and instinctive maximum impact must be made! The use of fibre wads is cost-effective, rabbit control tool I
to use with little disturbance to the Saddlery & Gunroom drill recommended, and indeed all the have ever owned and one that will not
firing grip. There is a bead half way ports in the barrel and then sub-sonics I have seen so far are break the bank. To illustrate- a piece
along the rib, as well as the one attaches what is essentially a fibre, I would also recommend taking of land that I am responsible for, the
at the muzzle, the moderator also large, in-line nut about one third the can off after each time it is used, rabbit control used to take at least a
has one attached, which should of the way down it, to which their or even part way through an outing week of ferreting and a further two
line up with the one, half way along Hushpower moderator is screwed if things seem to be getting noisier, of cage trapping in the winter to get
the rib when the can is fitted. onto. This tube partially sleeves the as there will be a build-up of crud in them down to a manageable level.
barrel and is light weight enough, the baffles. It is often quite surprising So, three weeks to take 250-300
SECTION 2 OR 1? especially taking the Mossberg’s how much muck will fall out when it’s rabbits, however with the Mossberg
Trigger pull is positive with no overall length into consideration, shaken! Also, even if you do put the I can achieve that in nine or ten
creep and breaks consistently. to not adversely affect handling. moderator back on when in storage, hours’ worth of night work! wg
z NAME Mossberg 500 Hushpower
z CALIBRE .410
z CAPACITY 2 and 4 + 1
z TYPE pump-action shotgun
z BARREL 24” + moderator (full or cylinder chokings)
z LENGTH 51” (43” unmoderated)
z STOCK black synthetic
z PRICES £650
£510 unmoderated version
£850 with standard and moderated barrels
Tough synthetic furniture is z CONTACT Saddlery & Gunroom,
the name of the game here www.saddleryandgunroom.co.uk
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22 Long Rifle and a Ruger M77/17
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offer .22” and 17” rimfire versions; the compared well with the control
only visible difference being the bore
size. They are 7 x 0.985” and weigh
moddy. The sound reduction was
about the same and the signature Bushless
Moderators
132-grams with a ½ x 20 UNF thread. got bit more subdued as the baffles
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FIREARMS | Scopes
Firearms
Pete Moore
SCOPES
sees a lot of
new models
and concepts
for 2018
2018 has seen the further rise of Optics Warehouse

as they now have several exclusive brands such as
Sightron, Rudolph and Delta Optics, plus sell most
other major makes too. Kahles have come out with a compact
tactical – the K318i which offers a spec of 3-18x50 in first focal plane Burris 4-16x50 Ballistic Laser Scope, offers a total point,
with all the whistles and bells we have come to expect from this type range and shoot package as it adjusts the aim point
and brand. Swarovski’s Z8 goes from strength to strength and I recently BURRIS & STEINER
tested one with their clip-on BTF (Ballistic Turret Flex) system; clever idea. GMK Ltd, www.gmk.co.uk
GMK shows just four Burris options, which is a pity as Burris offer a
SWAROVSKI large range of scopes and optics for all needs, some of which would
doubtless go down well in the UK. The most notable is the 4-16x50
Swarovski UK, www.swarovskioptik.com
Ballistic Laser Scope with integral, 1100m rangefinder, inclinometer
The 8x zoom Z8 series is now established and proving to be even and illuminated reticle. Interesting is the fact it will calculate the hold
superior to the Z6 range. Built on a 30mm tube it’s not too big or heavy over required and set an aim point accordingly as well as estimate wind
and the Ballistic Turret Flex (BTF) and FLEXCHANGE, the first switchable drift. The FourX Long-Range 3-12x56 offers five Custom Ballistic Knobs
reticule, offers maximum versatility in every hunting situation. There are that closely match cartridge trajectories, so you can range and dial a
currently four models – 1-8x24, 1.7x13.3 x 42, 2-16x50 and 2.3-18x56 in target easily. The Fullfield F1 offers a reticle with cascading windage and
the usual choice of options, as can be seen some very versatile optics. elevation dots, so you can execute long-range shots out to 500 yards
Also, the quick ON/OFF BTF turrets make the range truly versatile. The in still or windy conditions. It’s available in 3-9x40 and the same spec
dS 5-25x52 P L. features an onboard range finder and a sophisticated illuminated and 6.5-20x50. Finally, the Droptine 3-9x40 and 3-9x50,
ballistic package. It also projects relevant information in the field of view in which might be considered a more budget option, but has high-quality,
real time without any distraction, and automatically displays and positions precision-ground glass, multi-coated for low-light capability and glare
the correct aiming point. New for 2018 is possibly the ultimate driven resistance. The simple, reticles have holdovers for extended ranges.
scope the Z8i .75-6x20, the first optic to go below x1 power, which gives Low-profile turrets are finger-adjustable. A separate eyepiece and power
a massive field of view. The EL Range binos are now offered in orange ring allow for flip-up lens caps. Some models show options on reticle
(O-RANGE), just in case you’re daft enough to put them down at any time! style and illumination.The Steiner Ranger is the only scope GMK shows
and offers a lightweight, compact and shockproof build spec. It uses
their High-Contrast optics and six night time and five
day time illumination settings and is available in
3-12x56 and 4-16x 56 specifications both
with 4Ai reticles. This company is
also synonymous with binoculars
here offers five models from
compacts up to full size
designs including a dedicated
8x56 Nighthunter model.
The ultimate driven scope? Maybe! Steiner Nighthunter 8x56 binos just a bit different!
Swarovski’s Z8i .75-6x20
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CARL ZEISS WEAVER, AIM POINT, OPTI MATE & BUSHNELL

Zeiss UK, www.zeiss.com Edgar Brothers Ltd; www.edgarbrothers.com
Zeiss has added to its V8 super scope offerings with an 8 x zoom Edgar’s optical portfolio is impressive with Weaver, Aim Point, Bushnell and their
function. With a 36mm body tube, re-designed, eye bell-mounted in-house Opti Mate. Weaver is an older yet great name in optics and offers a
rheostat and ASV turret option it’s available in 1.8-14x56 and 2.8-20x56 comprehensive range that includes red dots and binos that suits all needs from
spec. Along with a 1-8x30, which is probably the ultimate mid-range plinking to pure target. Aim Point make some of the world’s finest red dot sights
hunting scope. With Schott glass it gives 92% light transmission. More and are perhaps most noted for their ultra-compact Micro along with the more
down to earth is the Terra series offering a very standard 3x usual tubed designs praised by hunters and competition shooters the world over!
magnification range and built to a price but not compromising on Bushnell are probably the innovators of the hand-held laser rangefinder and offer
quality. All built on a 1” body tube and without illumination, here’s what a wide range along with binos, scopes, red dots etc., plus GPSs, night vision and
you get; a 2-7x32, 3-9x42 and a 4-12x50, all good solid specifications game cameras. They have just bought out a new set of laser rangefinder binos
for most needs, for me the 2-7 offers some interesting possibilities. too, which are well priced compared to other brands. Also, a range of dedicated
More upmarket is the Conquest range offering 4x (V4) and 6x (V6) rimfire scopes, with calibre-specific BDC reticules, for example one for the new
zoom ranges and illumination and a 30mm body tube. Spec is; V4 17WSM. Opti Mate has always been Edgar’s budget brand, but the TT is a bit
1-4x24, 3-12x56, 4-16x44 and 6-24x50, V6; 1.1-6x24, 2-12x50, different! Its Mil-Dot reticule is in the SFP and illuminated. It shows a 30mm body
2.5-15x56, 3-18x50 and 5-30x50. tube with side parallax drum and a fast focusing system, fully multi-coated lenses,
elevation and windage adjustments of 60 MOA each, and 1/8 MOA external
lockable target turrets. Weighing 800 grams, it’s fog, water and shock-proof and
375mm long and comes complete with double screw 30mm ring mounts and flip-
up lens caps. Edgar also offers their limited lifetime warranty all for sub-£150!
Zeiss Terra 4-12x50 a good spec for a general UK hunting scope For fans of longer range optics Bushnell offers their Elite Tactical DMR 3.5-21x50
Minox lots of
innovative glass
Trijicon’s AccuPower and AccuPoint offers a set of

more conventional low power compact variables
TRIJICON
Beechwood Sport, www.beechwoodsport.com
The ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) needs little, introduction as it has
become the choice for the military/police. However, their range offers much more
than that now. More conventional are the AccuPoint rifle scopes. With normal
facilities like variable magnification etc. the reticule is illuminated by a fibre optic
with a sliding cover, so you can adjust the brightness to suit. Colours include red,
green and orange given the model you pick, with 1-4x24, 3-9x40, 2.5-10x56 and
5-20x50. Reticule choice goes from a single post, Mil-Dot, German No 4 and Dual-X.
Also, some new compacts - the AccuPower 1-4 X 24 and an AccuPoint 1-6 X 24;
both have 30mm, aircraft-grade, one-piece alloy tubes, a 2nd focal plane (SFP)
reticule and low profile, capped adjusters with ¼ MOA clicks. As can be imagined
they look well suited for Service Rifle and action rimfire type use.
MINOX
Blaser Sporting Ltd, www.blaser-sporting.com
Minox’s ZP and ZE TAC tactical scopes really impress. There are three in the ZP range: the 5-25x56
ZP5, 3-15x50 Z5 and the 1-8x24 ZP8. All show cutting-edge design, high-end glass and high-tech
coatings to give excellent image quality. Other features include: a 34mm one-piece main tube,
lockable, quick-focus eye-piece; rubberised zoom ring with a tall, full-width thumb ridge for positive
operation; and an illuminated FFP reticule with an auto shut off. The 5-25x56 and 3-15x50 ZP5
offer three reticules: MR5, MR2 and Mil-Dot. Elevation is via a large uncapped turret with locking
and zero-stop functions and a dial that shows values for two full 14 MRAD turns (1-14 / 15-28
MRAD). The windage turret is clearly marked and the side parallax is calibrated from 50m to infinity.
More sporting is the ZE range, which gives you most of the features of the ZP but without the
locking eye-piece and a standard Mil-Dot reticule. The 1-5x24 has a different spec, featuring an SFP
reticule, a lighter 30mm main tube and a MR-10E reticule, which shows a 3/4 duplex with a mil-
stadia core and an illuminated ring at the centre.
FIREARMS | Scopes
MARCH SCOPES
KAHLES, FALKE & GECO March Scopes UK;
RUAG Ammo Tec UK, www.ruag.co.uk www.marchscopes.co.uk
Doctor Optic offers a selection of target and non-lit options: 3-9x40i, 3-9x42, 4-12x24, The 5-40x56 FFP models with an 8X zoom factor.
sporting scopes. They use two body sizes 4-12x50i and 6-24x50. GECO Gold - 30mm They have extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses and 34mm
30mm and the very European 26mm, which is body and 6x zoom range all illuminated; tubes, in both metric (MRAD) and MOA versions, each
awkward for us Brits with our 1” (25.4mm) ring 1-6x24i, 1-8x24i, 2.5-15x50i and 2.5-15x56i. with either standard or illuminated reticules. Variants
size; some fit and some do not! They also have GECO Black 34mm body tube and 8x zoom are available with either standard or fine clicks: 1/4 vs.
intelligent illumination on some models that range; 1-6x24i and 1-8x24i. Kahles speaks for 1/8 MOA or 0.10 vs. 0.05 (0.5cm @ 100m) MRAD. The
automatically adjusts to the ambient light itself as a top European brand with a range of reticules don’t obscure the target at full magnification
conditions. They also offer a good choice of optics that handle everything from driven game yet remain distinct at minimum magnification. Elevation
Reflex-type red dots. Falke also offer a range of to long range precision and tactical-type needs. and windage turrets have zeroable dials with 138
red dots. GECO is reasonably new and is split New is the K318i this is a compact with a spec Mrad and 66 MOA movement respectively. There’s an
into three groups; GECO use a 1” body tube with of 3-18 x 50 in the first focal plane with a elevation zero set function, plus a side parallax turret.
a standard zoom range in illuminated (i) and 34mm body tube. Illumination is digital with interchangeable standard
and low illumination modules, with 4 intensity levels.
GECO Gold 2.5-15x56i There several models one that will be of interest is their
this is one to watch compact March-F 1-8x24, which offers a glass-etched
1st focal plane reticule, 10 Mrad per turn and 1/10
MR graduations, we should have one on test soon.
New for 2018 is the Genesis. With its massive spec of
6-60x56, it offers 400 MOA of elevation adjustment
and 150 MOA in windage and a quoted acuity range of
3 miles. Its FMA-MT reticle is set in the first focal plane
Compact tactical Kahles newest K 318i a and it has all the usual whistles and bells you might
3-18x50i that offers all the whistles and bells
expect. The body shows integral Picatinny bases.
Meopta Meopta R2 with ballistic turret 3-mile range and 400 MOA elevation adjustment, is March’s 6-60x56
Genesis the ultimate long-range scope?
VIKING ARMS LTD

Meopta, Leupold NIGHT FORCE OPTICS
www.vikingarms.com Sportsman Gun Centre;
Leupold is a top American make and offers a broad range of product; scopes, red
dots, binoculars and a hand-held thermal. Too many to discuss here a good The ATACRs are FFP MRAD or MOA scopes in 5-25x56 and 4-16x42
example is the VX-6HD series. It has a High-Definition optical and Twilight MaxTM formats. They have PowerThrow posts that screw-in to the zoom ring for
Light Management systems for even greater low-light performance, giving hunters positive adjustment, digital illumination, a choice of MIL-R, MOAR, Horus
a visible advantage at dawn and dusk. The new CDS-ZL2 (Custom Dial System H59 or TReMoR3 reticules, side parallax, fast dioptre adjustment, locking
ZeroLock 2) elevation and ZeroLock windage dial lock in place so they cannot be turrets with ZeroStop or ZeroHold referencing, 34mm tubes and ED glass.
inadvertently rotated off zero. A press of a button will allow the user to dial up two Elevation (in 0.1 MRAD or ¼ MOA clicks) is a massive 34.9 MRAD / 120
turns of elevation. On the 2nd revolution of the elevation dial, the button sinks in to MOA (4 turns) with 23.7 MRAD / 80 MOA of windage in the 5-25x56
show you are on the 2nd turn so you can never lose your place. Included are an and 26/89 E plus 18/60 W for the 4-16x42. The 3-10x42 SHV will suit
in-scope Electronic Reticle Level indicator for precise levelling, and a throw lever the general hunter. It has a second-focal-plane IHR or MOAR reticule in
for fast magnification changes, right or left handed. Models include: VX-6HD a 30mm tube; capped, finger-adjustable turrets graduated in ¼ MOA
1-6x24mm MultiGun, VX-6HD clicks, side parallax marked from 25 yds to infinity; and is 11.6” long and
1-6x24mm, VX-6HD weighs 20.8 oz. New this year is their first budge scope the SHV, that
2-12x42mm, VX-6HD offers all the optical quality we know but with a more austere package
3-18x44mm Side Focus, with less options. The B.E.A.S.T. 5-25x56 (Best Example of Advanced
VX-6HD 3-18x50mm Side Scope Technology), shows a 34mm main tube. The elevation turret
Focus, VX-6HD 4-24x52mm is huge and windage has a locking button that holds you central after
(34mm) Side Focus. And with setting up. Elevation offer precise clicks, with 60 M.O.A. available from
nine other ranges to choose one turn in 120 clicks. Although each click is ½ rather than the ¼ M.O.A.
from you’ve got a lot! expected, there is a lever at the base of the scope that adds ¼ M.O.A.
Meopta’s range includes the
MeoStar and MeoPro scopes
Nightforce’s B.E.A.S.T. is this their
in a choice of 1” or 30mm ultimate long range optic?
body tubes and with or
without illumination. They
also offer red dot called the
MeoSight II and a tactical/
precision model. Excellent
build and quality at near 50%
less than comparable Leupold XX6HD
European optics.
Scopes | FIREARMS
KARL KAPS VORTEX OPTICS

www.opticswarehouse.co.uk www.vortexoptics.com
Karl Kaps is a third generation owned family optics business Vortex has made a big impression
started in 1946 in Asslar Germany. This town is situated near in a short time with its huge range
Wetzlar, a hub of precision optical manufacture and so Karl Kaps of optics from the top of the line Razor,
has forged a 50 year reputation for quality optics across a wide the mid-range Viper and the budget Crossfire.
interest including , medical, dental and sporting use. They offer a It’s not just scopes or red dot sights either, but
range of rifle scopes and also smaller/compact binoculars. The mounts, binoculars, monoculars, laser rangefinder
scope range is small with just four options – 2.5-10x50, 2.5-10x56 and spotting scopes; so, a brand for all shooting
and 8x56, along with a single low power compact at 1-4x22. All needs. The Razor series is well made and featured Vortex 1-6x24 Viper PST Gen II
offer illumination via a massive rheostat on the left of the saddle and well-priced when compared to the competition. scope just one of 10 options
and a choice of reticule types. We have tested a scope and binos But the real gold is in the mid-priced brackets with
this year and reports back are generally good. some exceptional models like the 1-4x24 and 2.5-10x32 Viper PSTs. Their 1-6x24
Strike Eagle compact caused quite a stir, but for 2018 they have improved on this
and upgraded to the Viper PST Gen II riflescope series. Featuring 10 new models
from a 1-6x24 up to a 5-25x50, in a choice of M-Rad and MOA reticles. New too is
the Diamondback Tactical Rifle scope available in 4-12x40 and 3-9x40 with their
VMT 1-MOA reticles. Also, the RAZOR® AMG™ UH-1™ HOLOGRAPHIC SIGHT
— 1 MOA Dot. It uses a revolutionary Fusion Hologram with Quantum Well Light
Control (FHQ™) technology to deliver the first holographic sight to meld the
durability and energy efficiency of a red dot with the impressive sight picture,
zero-distortion, and reticle pattern of a holographic sight. It has a Weaver/
Karl Kaps offers a small range of hunting scopes and binos
Picatinny mount. All, as usual backed by their no-quibble guarantee that will
replace a faulty product rather than repair it.
SCHMIDT & BENDER
www.schmidtundbender.de
Now firmly re-established in the UK since 2013 as one of the premier IOR, SIGHTRON, RUDOLPH,
European brands Schmidt & Bender have been feeding in several new DELTA OPTIC. KARL KAPPS
models and lines. The Zenith was their first attempt at upping their OPTICS WAREHOUSE
somewhat staid image and it proved an excellent model. Moving on www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
from this and newer is the Stratos line, which like their Klassik is an
FFP design, though offers a pressure pad rheostat system. However, Optics Warehouse is a one stop shop for all
the newer Exos is SFP which is a first for them. Currently there’s only popular brands of scopes and optics, but also
one the 1-8x24, which is a good midrange specification. Newest of all handles several lines exclusively. They have
is the 2.5-10x50mm T96 Polar with a claimed light transmission factor the Romanian IOR range, which and though
of 96%, making it ‘the brightest x10 low-light hunting scope in the eastern European are built like tanks and use Rudolph’s 8x42 BRFs look good for the money!
world’. Lens coatings give optimal performance with ‘night-relevant’ Schott HD glass and offer some useful models
wavelengths to give a light-transmission figure in low-light of 93.5%: for the sports shooter. The Sightron range is as
purportedly putting it 5% ahead of its competitors at last light. It has a comprehensive as it is impressive and covers just about all needs with some serious
34mm main tube with side parallax and locking elevation and windage long range models too. Rudolph Optics are designed in South Africa and made in
turrets, options include customised BDC dials and a choice of FFP/ Japan, with top quality glass they offer a non-quibble, full lifetime warranty. There are
SFP, illuminated and non-illuminated reticules. 3-12x and 4-16x T96 nine scopes offering Tactical, Varmint Hunter, Hunter and Hunter HD series, in various
models may also be on their way. Their tactical PM (Police Marksman) specifications in 1st and 2nd focal plane options and a laser rangefinding binocular
range continues and they have added the Short Tactical a compact. too. Delta Optical is from Poland and offers a diverse range of product, to suit all needs
and tastes. Karl Kapps is German and a bit more traditional but well built.
S&B Polar 4-16x56 T96
offers 96% light transmission
with a 34mm body tube
Delta Optical 2.5-15 x 56mm Titanium HD
KONUS
Range Right www.range-right.co.uk
Konus Optics has now merged with Range Right
who imports Sabatti rifles and offers a wide range
of products; scopes, binos, spotting scopes,
monoculars, laser rangefinders, red dots and a digital
NV monocular. This year they have added some new
compacts and their first FFP models the 6-24 x 52 and
Konus-Pro 6-24x52 F30 scope in the first focal plane, this 8-32x56 F30. The glass-etched reticules are hybrid
has all the long range whistles and bells you might need Mil-Dot with locking turrets, side focus and the usual
whistles and bells. A large side wheel is also available.
FIREARMS | Scopes
TRINITY FORCE
North West Custom Parts,
www.nwcustomparts.com
Trinity Force has moved on from its 1-4x24 compact with a higher spec 1-6x24 model
called the Legacy. As well as the increased magnification it offers a new reticle, which
is more suited to tactical-type shooting on both rimfires and full bores. Called the
Deltex it looks like the T shape of the old German #4 but above the centre cross is an
inverted, open V for short range, fast reaction shooting. Being open, it does not
Trinity Forces new Legacy 1-6x24 compact obscure the aim point for longer-range use. There are four hash lines on each of the
with the equally new Deltex reticle, a good inner arms, each is spaced 5MOA apart, with the windage ones also being of different
bet for 22 rimfire and full bore AR shooters
heights; 2, 3, 4 and 5 MOA. So, the ret can be used for ranging similar to Mil-Dot and
for hold over. Click values are ½-MOA and it’s available with a QD mount
LEICA SPORT OPTICS UK

uk.leica-camera.com
LUGER WHITBY & CO LTD,
Leica has launched the second generation of its range of Magnus riflescopes. The ‘Magnus i’ www.whitbyandco.co.uk
add innovative details, such as tool-less turret scale zeroing, optimised reticule dot coverage
and improved battery life, to proven optical and mechanical systems. Four versions are Despite their German name and address Luger scopes
available: 1−6.3x24 i, 1.5–10x42 i, 1.8–12x50 i, and 2.4–16x56 i. All feature a pin-sharp and are far eastern and typify the modern product. The range
crisply defined dot with extremely finely graduated brightness control. A 60-step day-night is huge with spotters, telescopes, binoculars and rifle
mode ensures optimum dot intensity at all hours of the day and night. Power consumption scopes in all the options and permutations you could
has been reduced, significantly increasing battery life, and changing batteries is now even wish for. Since first being launched the models have
easier. The convenient day-night illumination adjustment been upgraded slightly with more modern features.
has been retained, and now offers additional Build quality is good.
protection against inadvertent changes to Luger makes some good working
optics and offers a wide range
settings. Excellent transmission
characteristics of
approximately 92% and
extraordinarily high
contrast enable dependable
sighting under even the most
unfavourable light conditions.
The very wide field of view
guarantees optimum coverage of
the terrain and a zoom range of up
to 6.7x ensures maximum versatility.
Leica’s Magnus i range improves on an already fine design
All grown up Nikko Stirling’s Leapers UTG T4 Series 4X32, an affordable

Diamond Long Range a serious ACOG-type for the modern action shooter
step forward for the brand
LEAPERS UTG
NIKKO STIRLING ULTIMAX6 C-MORE X 10 HoloSun Rifleworks Ltd
SIG Electro Optics Highland Outdoors, www.rifleworks.co.uk
New to their scope line is Leapers UTG, what caught my eye was
Nikko Stirling it has grown and developed with the changing and ever-expanding needs the compact UTG T4 Series 4X32 Prismatic Scope with Prismatic
of all shooters. This year we have the Panamax with 1” body, adjustable objective and Refraction Technology for Increased light transmission and clarity.
a ½-Mil reticule and the Diamond Long Range. Build here is a quantum step forward It will bring a smile to any .22 rimfire or full-bore AR and similar
with dialable target turrets with elevation showing a zero stop function, twin colour shooter’s face. It features an etched-glass, circle/dot reticle and
illumination and their new Holdfast reticule. Newest of all is the SIG Electro Optics EZ-TAP® illumination enhancing system with red/green dual-colour
Range, which offers a massive choice of optics from scopes, binoculars, red dot mode and a multi-colour display for all weather/light conditions.
sights and laser rangefinders in various designs and groups that covers the needs Turrets are tactical and lockable and there’s an integral Picatinny-
of hunters, target shooters and tactical marksmen. For fans of compacts are the type base and flip-up lens covers. HoloSun offer a massive range
Ultimax6; a 1-6x24 compact with 30mm body tube, illuminated reticule with a 6x zoom of red dots, new is the HS406C with cantilever mount, power
range. The C-More x 10 is a 30mm compact with a staggering 1-10 x 24 specification. uses both a solar cell and a high capacity battery sources so if
It could be one hell of a scope for both hunting and action shooting, we shall see! you run out of one you’ve always got the other. Clever stuff!
Scopes | FIREARMS
Blaser’s new optic line the HAWKE OPTICS

Infinity hunting scopes; sweet!
www.hawkeoptics.com
The Hawke range has grown massively over the years and should not be considered
just for airgun and rimfire use as they offer a good number of centrefire options too.
Saying that they do offer a series of scopes with dedicated rimfire BDEC reticles as to
calibre, which do work well. Big news are two new models the Sidewinder ED 10-50x60
is familiar with a 30mm body tube, side focus and a lockable fast-focus eyepiece with
the rheostat at 10 o’clock. Finish is good, and all controls offer a smooth defined feel in
motion. Most unusual is its ability to Interchange the turrets. It comes supplied with ¼
MOA drums, with 1/8th MOA and Mil-Rad offered too. More practical is the 1-6x24 Hawke
Frontier Tactical. All-calibre rated it offers long eye relief and a 21 layer, fully multi-coated,
waterproof, shockproof and nitrogen-purged optical system. Features include; 1/10 MRAD
exposed and locking turrets, glass-etched reticle with a red illuminated quick acquisition
circle and central aim point also includes additional aim points down to 10 mil spacing
BLASER INFINITY when on 6x magnification. A side-mounted rheostat offers 6 levels of illumination!
Blaser Sporting Ltd;
Blaser’s new Infinity range is a high-end, in-house product aimed
initially at their rifles; R8, K95 etc and currently all based on a
European rail mounting. There are currently three models, all
for hunting and all in the 1st focal plane (FFP). With two bullets
Hawke’s latest compact tactical the 1-6x24 just the thing for AR shooters and the like
drop compensation QDC (quick distance control) models. FFP
makes a lot of sense, as no matter what magnification you are on
the point of impact will not vary as to the magnification set! All GERMAN PRECISION OPTICS (GPO)
scopes use a 34mm body tube and consist of a 1-7x28, 4-20x50 RayTrade UK Ltd www.raytrade.co.uk
and 2.5-20 x 58. All are illuminated and use a #4-type reticle,
but the 50 and 58mm have the QDC elevation turret and side GPO is yet another acquisition for RayTrade. Made in Germany they produce a range of optics,
parallax. The 1-7 is the driven model (no QDC or parallax) but under their Evolve banner they offer HD and ED lens binoculars and telescopic sight. The scopes
with enough magnification for decent mid-range performance cover 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x and 8x zoom ranges in both illuminated (i) and non-lit versions, for example
too. The 4-20 is the mountain hunter and unsurprisingly the 2.5- the 3x series has 3-9x42 and 4-12x42 and 3-9x40i and 4-12x50i. These various options cover
20 the low light option, which seems to be a European thing! most of the specifications for hunting and shooting from driven/dangerous low power models
My brief testing shows a top quality build and excellent ability. (1-5x24) up to longer range 6-24x50. There is also a choice of reticles including
the usual favourite and some BDC types. The 8x offers a 1-8x24i,
which is a very useful spec, there’s also a single tactical
RIGBY/AIMPOINT model the GPOTAC 1-8x24i with a combined
John Rigby and Co Gunmakers Ltd Mil-Dot reticle with illuminated horseshoe
www.johnrigbyandco.com centre. I look forward to testing some.
Though Rigby make sporting rifles they have teamed up

with AimPoint of Sweden to offer a red dot package. It
consists of the AimPoint Micro H2, with the Rigby name
on the outside, it’s one of the smallest of its type with a
very long run time from a single battery and built tough.
This is fitted to a purpose-built bridge mount using the
HexaLock, quick detachable system. It comes with flip-
up lens caps and a leather carry case, in use proved a
far better alternative to iron sights. Newer is a branded
riflescope in 2-15x42 magnification. Made in Germany KITE OPTICS
the spec shows: a 34mm body tube, FFP reticle, International Sports Brands www.browning.eu
illumination, Quick Reticle Adjustment (QRA), which can
be locked in the positions 0” and “4 high”, as required. Kite is a bought-in brand by Browning that addresses their need to supply a quality optic with
their firearms products. Currently there are four models - KSP HD2, 1-6x24, KSP HD2, 1.6-10x42,
The Rigby/AimPoint
collaboration red dot
KSP HD2, 2-12x50 and KSP HD2, 2.5-15X56. At IWA this year they were showing a new model
sight, very nice! with a ballistic reticle. All are in the 2nd focal plane and of good quality with 30mm body tubes
and illumination. As can be seen they pretty much cover all needs, with the 1.6-10x42 being a
highly versatile specification. Browning also offer Nomad QD mounts specific to their X-Bolt and
Maral ranges too.
Browning/Kite HD2, 2-12x50, good quality glass, note the Nomad QD mounting system
FIREARMS | Scopes mini reviews
Scopes
Mini Reviews
Pete Moore gives us some top optic choices for 2018
ON or OFF? Swarovski’s BTF system BTF fitted in windage mode, note the
turns your Z8iP series into varmint glass graduated scale, also standard turret
detail showing locating pin at base
Swarovski
Z8i Ballistic
Turret Flex BTF offers windage and elevation scales and six range rings
Swarovski’s new Z8i range of

illuminated rifle scopes is currently BTF fitted with elevation scale that
the cutting edge of their original Z6 offers 1cm-clicks and a possible
(6x zoom range) technology now 70-clciks of available movement,
given how much zeroing uses
offering an 8x zoom range, there are
four models; 1-8x24, 1.7-13.3x42 P,
2-16x50 P and 2.3-18x56 P, as can
be seen that makes for some very you have available for elevation, the further out
versatile glass. However, for the P models it is the more you will have. For example, at a
they now offer a detachable ballistic turret system maximum range of 500 yards, a 100-yard zero
called the Ballistic Turret Flex (BTF). This then drops 59.85” and needs +33.25 clicks. A 180Z
allowing you to add a quick detachable (QD) drops 53.74” and requires 30; after zeroing, the
system for elevation or windage or both that BTF had 35-clicks available! It’s fair to say that
would turn it into a more precision system. the single turn available is more than enough
Using a Z8i 2-16x50 P, which unsurprisingly to handle most calibres at maximum, sensible RING THE CHANGES
proved to be a typical, high end Swarovski product, hunting ranges! The only caveat is how much Next, the individual range rings; you get six marked
they supplied a BTF set, which consisted of the QD adjustment you use when zeroing as to calibre! up 2, 3, 4 and 5 and two with white dots on,
turret body, six range rings, and 1cm graduated The lower section of the BTF drum has however, only four can fit at any one time. These
elevation and windage sleeves. The QD body has a a graduated, rotary scale (1cms) with a white are set to specific, shooter-selected distances.
locking ring at the base with a rubber button on the triangle indicating minimum elevation, below Now the BTF is connected to a turret, elevation
top and a screw-on keeper plate, which retains the this is a fixed section with a white alignment dot, would seem logical, but it can equally go on the
rings and graduated sleeves. But first we need to zero! which locates at 6 o’clock. To fit, remove the windage! The final item is the locking ring, that
turret cap and slide the BTF down, so that the will fix any setting you make. It has small lugs
M03 + 223 slot on the inside locates with a pin on the turret on it for manipulation as well as notation. The
I fitted the 2-16x50 P to my Mauser M03 in 223 thread, then push down until you hear a click BTF can be fitted or removed even when locked.
Rem. My handload is pushing a 69-grain Sierra, and you’re engaged! Once fitted on a zeroed In use, the BTF system worked efficiently
Tipped Match King (TMK) bullet at 2902 fps. You turret, the BTF also acts as a zero-stop, which is Price: £210 (includes 6 range rings and
have however, to take your zero distance into useful, as you cannot get lost in movement, just elevation and windage scales)
account, as that will affect the amount of clicks dial back until it stops and you’re on base zero! Contact: WWW.SWAROVSKIOPTIK.COM
Scopes mini reviews | FIREARMS
Kahles Helia
RF 10x42 laser
rangefinding
binoculars
Cost-effective performer; the Rudolph 8×42 1800m The Helia RF’s are This allows you to
laser rangefinder binos; a bargain at sub £900 148x131x71 cms switch between yards
and weigh 880 and meters, adjust
grams in either screen brightness
Rudolph 8×42 1800m 8x42 or 10x42

spec. They
and measure target
angle or actual
Laser Rangefinder
are covered in compensated
brown rubber range
armour, barrels EAC-function
Binoculars show individual focus

dioptres with rotary eye cups.
Power is supplied by a single
(Enhanced Angle
Compensation). This is since
the direct slant range does not
Without doubt a set of laser barrel are two moulded buttons; CR2 Lithium 3V DC cell and take into account the effects
rangefinder binoculars is nearest is range/scan and behind is good for 3000 operations. of gravity on the bullet, which
preferable to a monocular M (yards to meters). The deep and They don’t come with a carry is always less, so you will need
system as it offers greater rubber chequered focus drum is case, instead a soft, loden less holdover. So, as long as
stability and a wider positioned at the rear of the long, bikini cover slips on top and you know your rifle/calibre
field of view and more one-piece hinge/bridge. Each barrel bottom. Quoted effective range ballistics, EAC will be on the job!
magnification. However, they has individual dioptric adjuster and is 1500m with accuracy levels The view is uncluttered, with
are usually more expensive, but screw-in eye cups. Lenses are fully of +/- 1m @ 100m, +/- 2m @ a central red aiming square of
Rudolph’s new 8×42 1800m Laser multi-coated. The aiming point is 1000m and a 5% variation good size, the read out is below
Rangefinder Binoculars strike a great a black, glass-etched so stays in after that. Given average, real with the yards (Y) or meters
balance between price and ability. the view with the readout below in time deer hunting ranges are (M) symbol on the right and an
The company is South African but a bar at 6 o’clock. The maximum from 50–350/400m; practical. angle symbol and the angle in
with products made in Japan and effective range is 1800m, and at Controls consist of two buttons degrees (top right). There’s also
offers a small range of scopes and normal hunting ranges, 50-400m, on the right-hand bridge – top a low battery indicator. In use,
other optics. The build is simple they performed very well indeed. PWR on MEASURE (firing the Helia RFs worked superbly.
and robust, the sand/green body is They bare perhaps a bit heavy when button) so press to ping the Price: £1364 (either model)
thickly, rubber-armoured, and weighs compared to some other makes target; below, MODE selection. Contact: www.ruag.co.uk
2.52 lbs. They come in a semi-rigid of rangefinder binoculars, but at
case with strap, and you also get the money they are hard to beat.
front and rear lens protectors and Price: £845
a padded neck strap with a CR2-3V Contact: Optics Warehouse;
battery! On top of the right-hand www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
Detail of individual focus rings

Fresh off the press; Kahles first set of laser rangefinder binos, price and performance make them a winner!
Battery compartment
FIREARMS | Scopes mini reviews
Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50 Zenith

Hunter-Specific
Zenith offers four models turrets offer four compete rotations balanced magnification with FFP range covers most needs with a
all with 30mm body tubes: with the drum divided into 34 x 1cm and is equally useable at x3 as it is practical top end. Another bonus is
1-4x24, 1.5-6x42, 2.5-10x56 clicks, that’s 134 cms in total! Most at x12! Optical and build quality are the price, with trusted German quality
and on test the 3-12x50. They pleasing for me, is the finer reticle on excellent, this is a true hunting scope at a lot less than you might think!
come with the option of illumination the Zenith, which offers a far better- from dawn to dusk! The magnification Contact: www.schmidtundbender.de
or not, which also dictates the reticle.
These are controlled by a drum-type
rheostat on the left of the saddle
that gives 0-11 positions with night
and day setting plus a switch off
point in the middle (spare battery in
windage cap). The finish is a semi-
matte black with silver markings.
The magnification ring is rubber with
tapered fins and at the rear a fast
focus eyepiece. Click values are 1cm
@ 100m, turrets are low hunting-
types under screw-off caps, with
Schmidt’s, Posicon turret position
indicator system, which lets you
know how much movement you have
left. There’s also a slip ring around S&B’s Zenith 3-12x50; a top-quality
the circumference that allows you hunting scope, well suited to UK use
to set a 0 position for dialing. Both
Zeiss Terra 4-12x 50mm

The Terra is Zeiss’s next evolution of higher contrast image. You can see this by the good
their original Duralyt entry-level scope edge-to-edge clarity and the flat and crisp image
series and is made in Japan! With a 1” with no fisheye effect at lower powers. This is where
body tube, the 4-12x spec coupled to a 50mm the Japanese lenses really pay dividends. To keep
objective, gives a broad range of magnification things simple and costs down, it’s not illuminated,
options for all situations and lighting conditions. with only one reticule choice; the Z-Plex. Ideal for
It’s light at 496-grams and still trim enough to suit most needs, it has four, highly visible posts that
rimfire and small stalking rifles. The magnification taper at the ends to a fine cross hair, so you can
adjusts from left to right and zooms smoothly, see it all even in low light and the centre cross does
there’s a fast-focus eyepiece. Click values are ¼” not obscure the target you are aiming at. Frankly,
@ 100 yards, which are finer than the German 1cm it’s a bargain, and with the Zeiss name and build
@ 100m. Turret caps are plastic, with the drums quality, is very good and to most shooters the Terra
divided into 18”, sub-divided by 4 clicks to the will be all they need at an affordable price tag!
inch and they dialled reliably. Lenses are MC anti- Price: £480
reflective coated, which contributes to the bright and Contact: Zeiss UK, www.zeis.com
Good, audible and very precise turret

settings for elevation and windage
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FIREARMS | Nightvision 2018
What Gun
Night Vision 2018
Bruce Potts 2018 Night Vision Round-up
AC Guns Despite its complicated look, the Night Stalker

is easy to set up on your existing day sight
Night
Stalker
The Night Stalker from AC
Guns consists of a camera
and TV screen-type device
that will fit to most scopes
and is aimed at all types
from air rifle to rimfires, both
.22 or .17 calibres. Coming
packaged in a full kit which includes
carry case, charger, battery, IR torch,
monitor, clamps, camera unit and
all the attachment brackets. It’s a
comprehensive package that offers
shooters on a budget detection up
to a max 200 yards, the battery is TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Lithium and the IR a 3.7v battery. z CONTACT: AC Guns; www.acguns.co.uk
The kit comes in a padded Cordura z PRICE: £250.00
protective case that keeps the
components in one place and ready
to use, before beginning the IR torch
and main battery pack must be good focus on the camera, a relatively
charged with their supplied chargers simple process involving adjustments
with the main battery switched on. to the lens. The screen display is
A split Fig-8 clamp attaches the IR 4.3” that can be colour or B&W fully
torch to the scope’s body tube forward dependant on lighting conditions,
of the saddle and a second set (behind) the screen has a large black plastic
mounts the viewing unit, these are both spit which the Fig-8 clamp can grip
high which allows easy mounting. The which makes it a secure option and
camera fits onto the ocular bell with allows the monitor to be viewed at 12
an integral collar clamp with four sets O’clock or down at the sides which
of 36, 38, 40, 42mm adaptors to suit can be better for seated or prone.
various sizes. With a simple interface Resolution is good without the
to indicate the unit being on, a battery IR torch on, but like other digital
charge check and a USB outlet for units’ detection range is reduced,
recording. The only details missing are for example on a moonless, overcast
whether the unit is waterproof or not. night rabbits could be seen and
The initial set-up is important engaged at 50 years, switching on
for optimum performance to ensure Detail of IR torch and viewing screen clamps the IR increases the detection range
Two Fig-8 clamps attach the IR and monitor and allow to 100 yards and 150-175 for foxes.
either to swivel on the scope’s tube to get the best sight The movement and image refresh
picture or illumination are good and not too slurred with
grain and image quality reasonable,
fine enough for an accurate shot
with the scope’s reticle. Being
able to fit the Night Stalker to your
existing day sight is a positive
note and makes it easier to shoot
correctly although you will need to
I fitted the Night Stalker to a Sako SSR fully silenced get used to the heads-up shooting
.22LR with Swarovski scope and it added little weight position that this system dictates.
Nightvision 2018 | FIREARMS
Pulsar F155 fitted to a Browning A-Bolt rimfire and old

6x56mm scope, worked perfectly and balanced well
Pulsar Forward F155 Night Vision Add-On

As the name suggests the of view at 100m of 8.4m and a
Pulsar F155 is a standalone detectable range of a 1.7m tall target
Night Vision device that of 490m. Resolution-wise, the device
attaches to the front is impressive with a CMOS sensor
(objective lens) body of type, with pixel resolution of 702x526
your existing scope. There pixels and a display of AMOLED
are two models to choose from the type with a 640x480 resolution. You
F135 or F155 both differ slightly in are also safe from the elements,
range detection, field of view and with an IPX7 water proof rating and
magnification ability, but the latter capability of operation from -12 to
is preferable for day scopes with +122°. The device uses the new Li-ion
4x to 8x magnification range which battery system which now makes it a
will suit a hunter’s use better. It is compact unit that is rated at 9-hours
compact measuring only 6.1 x 3.6 x use and as with all digital units it is
3” and weighing 19 oz without the safe to use in the daytime too which Simple compact control layout
battery pack. Due to its light weight it offers a good degree of flexibility. with four main buttons for menu,
does not stress the scope’s objective The controls are easy to focus knob at front and large
clamp at rear, IR to right side
lens. The F155 uses a four-point understand with a digital menu, an
clamping system with a bayonet onboard video recorder with an avi/
fitment available in the scope’s size jpg format of 640x480 resolution,
that you are using, the fittings come with a still image res of 1280x960
with plastic inserts that perfectly pixel all stored on a 16GB internal
clamps to the objective to ensure a memory, meaning 300 minutes
direct and positive fitment with no for video and 20,000 pictures;
zero shift and can fit onto any scope not forgetting the Wi-Fi channel
making its price more cost effective capable of streaming images to a
to be able to use the system again device at a range of 15m. The four-
and again. The image quality from button layout makes manoeuvring
the display is good up to 6x mag and set-up easier to learn, with
before it begins to pixelate too much. simple button presses for most
With a 1x power mag and a tasks like adjusting brightness,
relative aperture of 1:1 with a field contrast, resolution and more.
A series of spacers allows

fitting to most objective sizes
The battery gives a z CONTACT: Thomas Jacks; www.thomasjacks.co.uk
long run time and
is easy to replace z PRICE: £989.95
Even with the IR fitted, the

N970 is still light weight
and compact and balances
well for an NV sight
Pulsar N970
Laser Ranging TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
z CONTACT: Thomas Jacks; www.thomasjacks.co.uk
Night Vision z PRICE: £1,499.95
Digital Night Vision (NV)

now offers laser range
finding and size and weight
has shrunk in addition to
all manner of add-ons. This
new model has an integral laser
rangefinder (LRF), so now the
shooter can accurately place shots
in total darkness. As with all Pulsar
NV sights, the body is a tough,
fibre-reinforced polymer and light at
900-grams and even with the integral
LRF, lighter than previous models. It Fitted to the superb Weihrauch HW66
.22 rimfire thumbhole, you have the
measures 340x95x94mm, so when ultimate 100 yards rabbit gun!
mounted it fits reasonably low (by
NV standards) and is well balanced.
It mounts by twin Weaver claws over the standard 4x AA batteries
that can be set on two or three designed for primary use. On top
positions to suit a one or two piece is the ON/OFF turret and IR power
bases and allows the correct eye selection – low, medium and high. The
relief of 67mm for the telescopic eye IR laser is 915nm and has no red glow
cup. With the addition of a simple signature, making for more covert
layout combining push buttons and usage. This can also be used with
wheels, making for easier navigation the X850 IR torch for greater range.
of menus and features. There are also On this new model is the integral
video and power outlets, the latter 905nm LRF on the right side. It has
using the optional EPS3i or EPS5 When the additional IR is fitted the a useable range of 400 metre. To
power pack to be attached. These flip up lens cover needs to be open operate, you push the large button
substantially increase the run time on top of the unit, (see field use) for
results. There’s a remote-control pad
that can be Velcroed to the stock for
The Pulsar LRF N970 fitted to a .20 easier operation. The N970 LRF uses
Stealth barrelled RPA Quadlite makes a true horizontal distance and angle
a superb short-range vermin tool! of elevation that is accurate to plus
or minus 1 metre. There’s a zoom
magnification range of 3.5x power,
with the new LRF fitted the mag can
be digitately zoomed to 14x. With a
good clarity and overall brightness that
can be enhanced when necessary.
Yes, at higher mag it pixelates
more but you do get used to that in
practice. A 30% increased field of view
makes the N970 handy for close range
usage in barns on rats etc. for better
peripheral vision. With 11 reticles on
offer you can use one that is correct
for your intended quarry size or locale.
Like most others the Night Vision
ability is largely based on the lighting
conditions at the time, no residual
light, it struggles but with some moon
or other light the image improves.
Nite Site
SpotterXTREME in the hand,
it’s not small, note the focus
and zoom levers under the
SpotterXTREME
body, which are easy to use
and precise in operation
The SpotterXTREME is a comes in a foam-lined hard case with

hand-held digital viewer as mains charger, to prevent losing any
opposed to a monocular-type important cables. Unlike the original
build and by comparison version, Nite Site has increased
its size and weight are not magnification to 20x. Operation is
inconsiderable, 13 x 7 x 4.5” simple and offers both day and night
and 2lbs 14oz. Most of this is capability, with a good clarity of image
in the upper section, the handle is for both modes with good ability of
comfortable to hold and there’s a the focus and zoom controls, which
camera thread socket inset in the give a finesse of operation. Nite Site
base, so it can be tripod-mounted. quotes a maximum range of 500m
Build and operation is nice and and a field of view angle of 25°, but in
simple! The front and sides of the the day time, even at 20x mag small
head are rubber-armoured, with the animals like rabbits are hard to spot.
camera lens located at 6 o’clock At night, things get easier, with
inside the IR emitter screen and the help of the IR. Taking it around
set back from the rim for added the farm after dark and in and out of
protection. Underneath are the buildings etc was very interesting, as
viewing controls that take the form of it showed up a lot of rats and pigeons
large levers, the rear one is FOCUS seemingly unaware of my presence.
and the front ZOOM; in use, they Out in the field the spotting range
prove easy to operate and precise in is around 300/350 yards, which is
movement. The 75 x 55mm viewing pretty good. The only slight caveat
screen is at the rear, above it is is the fact the screen glow tends to
the charging socket and below the reflect of your face, but the vermin
IR intensity adjuster knob and the did not seem too bothered. As seen,
3-position control switch; top ON it isn’t just for hunting purposes, as
in day mode (sun symbol), middle it would be ideal for anti-poacher
OFF/battery charge and bottom patrols, counting deer and general
Front view showing the 5 IR projectors ON night mode (moon symbol). after dark security needs. It would
grouped around the camera lens
At the base of the handle are a be a great addition to a 2-shooter
3.5mm/4-pin video out socket and a night team too, even if using lamps
slot for a strap. Below it is an external and not NV. As it would allow easy
battery supply jack-in point; battery observation by the spotter who
and lead are optional extras. Another could also run the lamp, with the
positive is that the SpotterXTREME rifleman fully prepared to shoot.
Nite Site’s SpotterXTREME digital

viewer, adds a new dimension to
night hunting and security
The image on the screen is crisp and detailed;
note the charging point (top), IR adjuster (left) z CONTACT: Nite Site; www.nitesite.co.uk
and 3-position operating switch (right) z PRICE: £590.00
The Ultra is a very competent rabbit

and vermin NV sight and even with
a rimfire this big dog fox at short
range would not disagree!
Pulsar Digisight Ultra D355

Based around their new mid body on the right side and so There is a good display with photo
Trail and Helion range of no covers to open and close. Just or video option top left, along the
thermals is the D355 with lift the opening lever on top and bottom is the main display. To the
its more compact design. behind the battery on the main body. left side is the video or small USB
A cost effective, reliable and quality This releases the battery and then outlet. Which can stream via WIFI a
Night Vision sight that is no more secures on two steel clamping spurs. live image to an android phone/device
than a decent scope’s price. With Internally, the N355 has a if necessary. Also, with a wireless
a size of 314 x 67 x91mm, which sensitive CCD of 752x582 pixels that remote control should you need it
compares well to the N970 NV, it gives a high-resolution image. This be necessary. The IR illuminator is
weighs only 800-grams, and a good is also enhanced by the 640x480 supplied as standard with a 940nm
choice for a standalone Digital NV AMOLED HD eyepiece display, that LED IR as well, so non-detectable to
optic. Also, its low mounted too, thus gives a clear image in black and the eye but boosts the performance
solving the head height/stock weld white and is also frost-proof. With as required. The tech spec says 500
problem of many earlier models. the enhanced CCD and display units, meters detection range; which is
With a synthetic monocoque the D355 can now be used with the dependent on the size of quarry and
construction that’s rated waterproof zoom feature with clear images. You weather/light conditions. The image
to IPX7, which makes it submersible have a smooth zoom from 3.5x to is clear and that gives confidence
to three feet of water for three hours. 14x, or an optional stepped facility for small targets at range. The flip-up lens cover is integral and folds flat when open
The lithium battery once charged fast zoom of 2x or 4x. Operationally,
will last all night, the only issue the functions are easy to access TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
being that it does take a few hours and are mostly menu in menu.
to charge. Additional cells or an To switch on, there is a z CONTACT: Thomas Jacks; www.thomasjacks.co.uk
AA or CR battery adaptor can be rubberised button on the rear/right z PRICE: £1,249.95
brought if preferable. They now fit that fires it up after four seconds.
ON/OFF bottom left and then four

Attached to the excellent HW66 thumbhole main top buttons, rear is pic/video
this N355 Ultra are a perfect match and and then the other three are the
will not break the bank either main menu access
Seek Reveal Pro Thermal Hand Held Clean simple and

compact design
makes for a
handy and well-
Weighing only 177-grams on the side, is a larger, rubberised priced thermal
and comfortably sitting button. This operates the powerful detection device
in the hand and slightly LED torch sited on the front face,
bigger than a mobile phone which is quite handy and has a
the SEEK REVEAL PRO powerful 300 Lumens LED light with
THERMAL hand Held is 127 programmable brightness settings.
x 60 x 30mm with a tough It has an onboard, 5v 1a
aluminium build and carbon rechargeable battery that is charged
fibre finished panels. It has with the supplied plug-in lead and
an operational temperature range USB connection for a fast, convenient
from -40 to 330°C. The 6 cm screen top-up. With a battery display tells Above: Easily recognisable pheasant caught amongst
is made of tough ‘Gorilla glass’ and you the state of charge and when the bushes, heat gives you away!
Right: USB cable connection to re-charge and down
inset for better protection. There are fully charged will last a satisfactory load images
only three main buttons on top to 4 hours. An easy and quick turn on
navigate the menu-led controls and means ease of use out in the field. some lag to it, as the Seek moves
You can also buy a smaller plug in from right to left; i.e. the picture
version that uses your iPhone with an or display takes a while to catch
App, which again, is very versatile. up, but its smoother than most.
Once on it has a fixed focus There’s also a 2 Gb internal heat signatures displayed. The digital
display, so that close objects at a memory for storing images, which zoom enlarges the image from 1.0x
few feet are blurred but from six is operated by the right-hand button to 4.0x via the left/right buttons,
feet to infinity it’s clear, i.e. the usual and then down-loaded via the USB with the image quality becoming
detection range. It has a thermal lead to a computer or storage device. grainy the higher magnification
detection sensor of 320x240 pixels It can also change to a coloured you go. The reticle displays a circle
resolution, which has a wide 32° field palette of spectra, prism, iron, tyrian, with radiating stadia and the temp
of view at 100m. Which is optimal for amber hi or hi/lo highlighted display. displayed below in Fahrenheit, so
woods or close quarter viewing. This These are a variation of a range of good for readings on a specific spot.
sensor has a useable detection range
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shows1how TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
sensitive it is with a spectral range z CONTACT: Thomas Jacks; www.thomasjacks.co.uk
Simple three button control, middle button is on/off and of 7.5 – 14µ. Also, with a refresh z PRICE: £619.95
main menu with left and right buttons to navigate rate of 15Hz, which does still have
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FIELD CUTLERY | knives
Knives 2018
We all need to cut things now and then, so a knife or multitool is a useful item to
have with you. Graham Allen selects some suitable candidates…
BOKER MAGNUM CLASSIC UK LEGAL KNIFE

Reviewer: Tim Finley
The Boker Magnum Classic Steel do as I did and buy two. Thanks
Folder is great value at only Boker and thank you Uttings for
£11.99! It has Rose wood scales making it available in the UK.
that contrast well with the bright
silver colour of the bolsters and
blades and also the three steel
pins though each scale. The
main blade is 65mm long and
non-locking, so it complies with
the UK carry laws of non-locking
and under 75mm long. The 440A The Gerber Center-Drive Multi Tool
steel blade is durable, while
still holding an edge and being
corrosion resistant. Being a camp
knife, it has a can opener tool and
a bottle opener; there’s also a
handy lanyard loop fitted. Lastly,
there is a 35mm long straight
awl, this is very sharp and can
be used for all sorts of tasks. All
the tools are non-locking, so care
is needed when using them. GERBER CENTER-DRIVE MULTI TOOL
For the price, the knife is Reviewer: Chris Parkin
incredible value and it’s a UK
legal design; as a knife to have The Gerber Center-Drive multi They can be rotated to offer
in your car or rucksack, it’s tool has all the usual suspects any of three cutting surfaces
brilliant. The fit and finish is The Boker Classic Steel Folder is exceptional of 16 accessories of primary and and made light work of 3 and
exceptional for the money; so, for the money secondary priority, a full external 4mm galvanised fencing wire.
locking blade with thumb support The main attraction of the
is always one of the first tools to Gerber Center-Drive Multi Tool
The main blade is 65mm long be used daily. A second serrated
edge knife folds within the handle.
to me was its headline feature, a
standard 1/4” bit holder mounted
and non-locking, so it complies The tools are: needle nose pliers, on the mid axis, as well as the
magnetic ¼" bit driver, serrated regular flat blade and Philips/
with the UK carry laws blade, awl, wire strippers, ruler, Posi drive screws we find day
flathead bit, dual-mount sheath, to day. Although these need to
regular pliers, fine edge blade, pry be added by you to the tool, it
bar, rotatable carbide wire cutters, means you can customise what
The knife has a great
selection of tool file, Phillips bit and bottle opener you carry precisely to your needs.
The pliers have inner carbide There is only space for one bit
teeth on the wire cutters that permanently in the extension,
appear far more appropriate with a second folded into the
to a mainstream tool rather handle but it’s no great hassle to
than just a backup accessory. carry what you need elsewhere.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION z NAME: Gerber Center-Drive Multi Tool
z NAME: Boker Classic Steel Folder z PRICE: £124.99
z PRICE: £11.99 (RRP) z CONTACT: Thomas Jacks for your nearest dealer
z CONTACT: Uttings. www.uttings.co.uk www.thomasjacks.co.uk
knives | FIELD CUTLERY
VICTORINOX SOLDIER 08
Reviewer: Tim Finley
The latest Swiss Army Knife is the The main stainless blade is a The Soldier’s Knife 08
08 (or Soldatenmesser 08 to the partly serrated drop point style has many useful tools
Swiss) and features a 110mm long and 86 mm long and can be
ergonomic handle with polymer opened with one hand due to
non-slip inlays incorporated in the the large oval hole on the spine.
nylon grip shells. It is a locking The next biggest blade is a wood
knife; it has to be for army use. saw; this you pull out from the tip
The locking system is a double at the end of the knife. It is also
liner locking system; meaning that non-locking, which is not really
the end of the liner lock is shaped an issue for a saw. There are
to fit into a cut out on the rear of two other fold out tools, a beer
the main blade, this makes for a bottle cap opener, with 7mm flat
very strong lock and it is defiantly blade screwdriver tip and wire
not the normal run of the mill stripper on the back. This has
single point liner lock system. the other liner lock system on
it, useful when The side scales on the 08
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION using the screwdriver. The are green with black softer
z MAKER: Victorinox final tool on that side is the inserts with the Swiss coat of
z MODEL: Soldier’s Knife 08 can opener, this also has a 3mm arms symbol. You cannot go
z PRICE: RRP £42.95 flat blade screw driver tip and it is wrong with a Victorinox and the
z CONTACT: Hennie Haynes. www.heinnie.com non-locking. There’s also a PH2 Soldier 08 is a well-made, well
Philips screwdriver and a reamer. designed and very useful knife.
SMITH’S PACK PAL SHARPENER AND FIRE STARTER

Reviewer: Mark Underwood The Trento Heavy Duty
The Smith’s Pack Pal is a very case, it has been incorporated Multitool is great value
at around £55
light and compact sharpener with into a well-designed body. Very
a couple of additional functions quick and easy to use, five or
thrown in. Weighing less than one six passes of the blade quickly
ounce, the Pack Pal includes a sharpened a Whitby knife I was
pull though sharpener, a whistle testing to a fine edge. While I
and a fire starter. It also has a might hesitate to use this type
handy karabiner and bright yellow of sharpener on an expensive,
components, which hopefully high-quality knife, it is perfect
make it harder to lose. While you to carry along with a knife like
may never need the emergency the inexpensive one I tested to
whistle, or the fire starter, they keep it sharp and ready to use.
are handy features to have if It is very reasonably priced
needed, especially in such a and takes up so little room
compact and weight saving in your bag or pocket that is
unit. In use, both of these extra well worth taking along when TRENTO HEAVY DUTY MULTITOOL
features functioned well and the outdoors, just in case a need Reviewer: Graham Allen
instructions were easy to follow. arises. In short, a bargain and The Trento 131581 multitool is formed from a pair of folding, spring-loaded,
The carbide slot is a common type you certainly should not be put stainless steel pliers with black anodised grip scales. The plier head has
of knife sharpener, and in this off by the very reasonable price. part straight/part curved jaws and wire can easily be cut near the hinge
point. The internal spring helps a great deal when you’re using this tool
and there are rubber strips fitted to the backs of the handles to provide
The Smith’s Pack Pal is a very
light and compact sharpener
enhanced grip.
The tools are housed in either side of the plier handles and are as
follows: one side has a razor-sharp, sub 3”, non-locking knife blade, a
small flat screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver with beer bottle opener
(always handy!) and finally a serrated knife blade that is also non-locking
and sub 3” long. These non-locking blades ensure that this multitool can
be carried where those with locking blades cannot. The other handle has
a double-sided metal file, tin opener, wood saw and finally a square drive
for the added extra that is found in the Nylon sheath that is included. A
rubber bit holder is housed in a small pocket on the front of the pouch and
there are 3 flat blade screwdriver tips, 3 Phillips bits and 3 Allen keys- H3,
H4 and H5 in size.
This tool is well made and comfortable to use but just be aware of those
non-locking knife blades. A really nice bonus is the fact that the Trento
Heavy Duty Multitool is only around £55, which just has to be a bargain!
z NAME: Smiths Pack Pal knife sharpener TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
z PRICE: £ 12.95 z NAME: Trento Heavy Duty Multitool (131581)
z CONTACT: Whitby & Co. www.whitbyandco.co.uk z PRICE: Around £55
z CONTACT: XCalibre Ltd, www.x-calibreuk.co.uk
FIELD CUTLERY | knives
CRKT LIONG MAH #5 HH EDITION

Reviewer: Tim Finley The Liong Mah #5 in use
The folding CRKT (Columbia shape is very useful for everyday
River Knife and Tool company) tasks and shuts with a satisfying
#5 was designed by knife maker clunk and extended guard stays within
Liong Mah and has a 70mm the handle. The long steel pocket clip
long, non-locking blade with the has two positions available, either
slip joint system housed within side on the rear end of the knife,
the textured G10 handle scales. so it can only be carried tip up. It
It has a 5.9mm wide, 35.5mm comes with a handy paracord lanyard
long recessed slot machined tied through the rear of the knife.
into both side of the blade as an The CRKT Liong Mah folder has TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
aid to opening the knife; Liong a legendary status in the UK as a
z NAME: CRKT Liong Mah #5
steered away from a thumb stud, legal carry knife. HH also have the #5
z PRICE: RRP £24.95
as even these are banned for 6520 model available with a black
z CONTACT: Hennie Haynes. www.heinnie.com
EDC knives in certain countries. handle for £47.95. The limited edition
The blade is 8CR13MoV Heinnie Haynes #5 is only £24.95,
stainless steel and it comes yet another reason to own one. NOTE: The above knife is a special from Hennie Haynes, the UK
shaving sharp! It is easy to open importer of CRKT knives is Range Right. www.range-right.co.uk
one handed with the thumb, I also
like the fact that it has a 90 degree
stop during the opening process, The CRKT Liong
it just makes the knife safer; the Mah #5 is a very
same thing also comes into play stylish EDC; note
the lanyard!
when shutting the knife. The blade
THE LEATHERMAN WAVE (BLACK OXIDE) CASSTROM WOODSMAN KNIFE

Reviewer: Pete Wadeson Reviewer: John Fenna
The Wave (Black Oxide) has a noticeably heavy duty chassis to hold the The Casstrom Woodsman range is the result of a ‘custom collaboration’
equally rugged outboard tools; plus, it has modified pliers, which can now between Roger Harrington of ‘Bison Bushcraft’ and ‘The Wilderness
exert a much increased ‘gripping’ power. Manufactured from 100% Gathering’ fame and Casstrom Knives and comprises Roger Harrington's
stainless steel, it’s a compact 4” in the closed position, 6 ¼” long in plier very popular ‘Woodsman’ design knife, reproduced in high carbon steel in
mode and weighs 8.5oz. Even though it’s quite broad and wide, the Wave’s both Bog Oak or Curly Birch handles and with either plain sheaths or
still relatively compact but so well designed that they afford the user a very sheaths with fire steels attached.
assured sturdy grip. The knife is tough and strong, is easy to sharpen in the field and
When closed, you have access to four very strong blades and tools; a 3” takes an excellent edge that is not prone to rolling or chipping and has
long clip point knife, serrated knife, aggressive cut wood saw plus a heavy- proved well up to heavy use such as batoning. The Woodsman is equally
duty diamond coated wood/metal file. They all deploy using thumbholes or at home with the more mundane tasks of food preparation and whittling,
lugs and solidly lock out using strong lock liner mechanisms. Opening out and cuts easily through flesh, hide, sinew etc. The handle has proved very
the handles reveals the needle nose pliers, regular pliers and extra-long comfortable in even prolonged use but I do not like cords or lanyards
wire cutters with hard wire cutters and wire stripper. In plier mode, you can on knives, so I removed the cord provided with the knife. The sheath
access the other tools from the handles, which are a large and small bit complements the knife perfectly, proving practical, handsome and secure.
(flat and crosshead) driver, large flathead screwdriver, bottle/can opener, In all, I have found the Casstrom, Roger Harrington Design,
glass spectacle screwdriver, a pair of ‘sprung’ scissors and lanyard ring. Woodsman Knife to be a strong, practical, handsome, comfortable
The Leatherman Wave is a very knife for Bushcrafting use that should last a lifetime of hard field use
useful and extremely strong piece and boasts an excellent ‘fit-and-finish’, as well as great function.
of field cutlery, whose features
have been cleverly considered,
to make this a general-purpose
usage model, as much as a
true piece of dedicated hunter
kit. The Leatherman Wave has
certainly benefited from the The Leatherman
attention the company have Wave is a stylish
fully featured
lavished on it, as it’s certainly Multi-Tool
a multi that should be given
serious consideration.
The Casstrom Roger
Harrington Design
Woodsman Knife
comes with a sturdy
leather sheath
z NAME: Leatherman Wave (Black Oxide)
z PRICE: £149.99 incl. Molle Pouch, plus TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
it carries a 25yr guarantee z NAME: Casstrom Roger Harrington
z CONTACT: Whitby and Co. Design Woodsman Knife
www.whitbyandco.co.uk z PRICE: £112.00
www.leatherman.co.uk z CONTACT: Casstrom UK. www.casstrom.co.uk
FIELD CUTLERY
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P22 KNIFE TRADITIONAL

MULTI TAC PRO £25.99 FOLDING KNIFE
£31.99 PRO II £51.99
TRADITIONAL BLACK
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£25.99 TANTO PRO £51.99 £51.99
P99 KNIFE RESCUE KNIFE SILVER TAC XL

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SHOTGUN | New shotguns for 2018
What’s new
in Shotguns
Jules Whicker checks out what’s new in the world of shotguns
Shotgun manufacturers
obviously like to stay
one step ahead of the
opposition, introducing
new and updated models
each year; so, it’s good The Yildiz Pro. More gun for your
news for shooters, as money than pretty much anything
they all try to do it!
fore-ends with Anson buttons, velocity, steadiness and accuracy
BLASER SPORTING and Prince-of-Wales grips, whist to give high-bird shooters that
Many of the foreign makers have the Deluxe adds hand-engraved essential edge, has added another
been taking a classic line recently. detailing and a steel grip cap. string to his bow by complementing
Thus, Blaser unveiled two deluxe his Perazzi- and Perugini & Visini-
versions of their notionally no-frills CAESAR GUERINI based models with the Stratos,
F16 over-and-under. Both the Sporting Caesar Guerini’s Invictus a new line of guns from Zoli.
Grand Luxe and Sporting Heritage now comes in two prestige These guns offer the same barrel
show effusive acanthus scroll versions, the III and the VII. Both and rib options as before, but at
engraving (offered with or without feature high-grade walnut, and BROWNING a price to suit more pockets.
game scenes), but the Heritage actions richly embellished with Browning’s prototype of a new
takes poll position, thanks to its side- renaissance scroll and gold 525 model is called the Royale. NEW GUNS
plated action and Grade 8 walnut. inlays, whilst the VII maximises Offered as a 20g with a solid game FOR THE GIRLS
the decorative space by adding rib and Grade 6 walnut, it features Several new guns designed
ASI/RIZZINI side-plates that provide a veritable slender, nominal-gauge barrels to for female shooters have been
B. Rizzini’s guns always come with spotter’s guide to game birds! optimise performance with fibre introduced this year. Browning’s
a generous slice of style, but the wads, and attractive engraving Liberty Light is an aluminium-
new RB Regal Standard and Deluxe, FAUSTI STEFFANO incorporating depictions of waterfowl actioned B525 and Zoli’s Z-Bella is
are surely the most elegant guns Fausti are now making some very and pheasants inlaid in silver perfect for the ladies too. All these
yet produced by this ever-more- nice semi-bespoke game guns instead of the more usual gold. The guns offer stocks carefully shaped
impressive Italian marque. Both tailored to UK tastes, including, gun looks and feels wonderful. and sized to complement the female
show side-plated actions embellished and especially, the new Class RDX physique, but Browning’s is the
with some of the deepest, most O/U. That this coincides with their JOHN JEFFRIES only one to take the light-weight
satisfying laser-engraving I’ve ever partnership with British distributor CUSTOM GUNS route, and Zoli’s is the only one to
seen, plus extended bottom tangs, Tony Laughton of Stag Country John Jeffries, whose long-barrelled embellish its otherwise-understated
solid joining and sighting ribs, London Sports is surely no accident. guns with their unique ribs optimise black or silver action with discreet
Fausti are making some very

good-looking guns these days.
This is the Class RDX
John Jeffries now offers his unique custom configurations

Geoff Norman of Browning shows me on a base model from Zoli. Called the Stratos, it’s all
the forthcoming B535 Royale in 20g about being able to aim high without having to dig deep
New shotguns for 2018 | SHOTGUN
CONTACTS
Anglo Italian Arms
www.angloitalianarms.com;
caesargueriniuk.com
Anglo Spanish
Imports (ASI)
www.a-s-i.co.uk
The Stephen Grant O/U from Atkin, Grant & Lang is a true, hand-built, modern classic
Atkin Grant & Lang
www.agl-uk.com
B. Rizzini
www.rizzini.it (UK) ASI
Browning’s new 525 Liberty Light offers female shooters a classic design lightened and tailored for a W. Horton & Sons
perfect fit. Above it is the new, adjustable-stocked Ultra XS Pro www.hortonguns.com
Blaser
www.blaser.de. (UK)
Blaser Sporting
Bonhams (auctioneers)
www.bonhams.com
Boss & Co Gunmakers
bossguns.com
Boxall & Edmiston
www.boxallandedmiston.co.uk
Browning
browning.eu; (UK) International
Sports Brands
Caesar Guerini
www.caesarguerini.it (UK)
Edgar Brothers
shootingsports.edgarbrothers.com
Longthorne’s Entwistle Guns
engraving is always www.entwistleguns.com
sumptuous. This is Fausti Steffano
their new ‘Nouveau’
style, as designed
www.faustiarms.com (UK)
Zoli’s Z-Bella is a typically serious and executed by Stag Country Sports
piece of shooting technology – just Chloe Stewart, www.stagcountrysports.com
one that happens to be tuned to catch daughter of the firm’s Francis Lovel & Co
the eye, and fit the frame of the founders
discerning lady shooter www.francislovel.com
Giles Marriot Fine Modern
and Antique English Guns
but eye-catching Swarovski crystals. www.gilesmarriott.com
The Z-Bella also has an adjustable The lavish decorative scheme on the Guerini Invictus Holland & Holland
VII incorporates veritable royal flush of game scenes
balancer hidden in the pistol grip. www.hollandandholland.com
Holts Auctioneers
YILDIZ www.holtsauctioneers.com
Yildiz introduced the stylish John Jeffries Custom Guns
Wildfowler Extreme and the Pro www.johnjeffries-customguns.com
Sporter. The former could be Kral Arms
described as a ‘plain gun’, were it kralarms.com (UK)
not for the attractive tiger-striping Range Right
of its colour-case-hardened Oceania Defence UK
action and its well-figured walnut Longthorne
woodwork. The Pro Sporter, whose Gunmakers Ltd
black-finished Boss-type action www.longthorneguns.com
and superb woodwork do such Oceania Defence UK
a good job of making you think www.oceaniadefence.co.uk
‘Perazzi’ or ‘Kemen’, that both its Range Right
Turkish origin and its price tag dipped Realtree MAX5 finish and a the point –big payloads and fast www.range-right.co.uk
surprise and delight, respectively! barrel and receiver in tan Cerakote. reloads are what box-mag shotguns Sauer
are for! - but on the other it makes www.sauer.de (UK)
BROWNING SEMIS TURKISH VODKA AND the Kral Section 2, so now anyone Blaser Sporting UK.
Browning has a trio of new semi- ENGLISH CHAMPAGNE with an SGC can own a 12g AK. Southams (auctioneers)
auto variants. Thus, alongside a Now for my two stand-out guns of the My last gun is Atkin Grant www.southamsauction.co.uk
smart Black Gold edition of the year. They could scarcely be more & Lang’s Stephen Grant round- Watson Brothers
Maxus -resplendent in a walnut different –a testament to the unique action 12g O/U. Beautiful things www.watsonbrosgunmakers.com
stock and an engraved receiver scope of the BSS. First, the Kral XPS. are always a joy, and the Grant is Westley Richards & Co
complete with gold waterfowl- This is a Turkish-made Vepr clone. Of simply gorgeous. And however www.westleyrichards.com
were two synthetic/camo guns: course, AK- and AR-style shotguns close you look; it is simply Yildiz
a Maxus in ATACS AU, a pattern are a big thing right now, but this flawless. AGL aren’t one of the www.yildizshotgunsuk.co.uk.
now adopted across Browning’s particular one had been modified biggest names in best English (UK) Entwistle Guns
extensive range of guns, clothing for Oceania Defence UK to have a gunmaking, but on the evidence Zoli Antonio
and accessories and the A5 Grand fixed, 2-shot magazine. On one hand of this gun they are up there with www.zoli.it (UK) Edgar Brothers
Passage, featuring stock-work in a the modification eliminates 90% of the very best of them. wg
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SHOTGUN | Accessories
Shotgun
Accessories
Carefully chosen accessories can make shotgun shooting more pleasurable;
here’s a selection for you to consider…
WARDFIELD LIGHTGUN GUN CARRIER

Reviewer: Bruce Potts The Lightgun has a carrier
that can be ordered for
S/S or O/U guns and
Wardfield Sporting Goods Ltd. have produced an over the shoulder, keeps an open gun safe
adjustable sling system called the ‘Lightgun’ that has a shotgun holder at and stress free
the end, where an open O/U or S/S can be rested. It is exceedingly well-
made from leather and olive green webbing with brass fittings and
buckles. The sling can adjust for any torso length and for your preferred
height of carry.
A large leather 6.25 by 2-inch section is stitched to the front strap; The Lightgun is a quality
below this, is the fully leather ‘V’ shaped yoke that has another leather and item and comes with carry
brass buckle, to which the gun carrier section can be attached. It has a case and leather wax
skeleton of metal in a 3D ‘L’ shape, with a protruding lip section all clad in
leather, which cradles the gun. To the front of the gun cradle is an angled leather
clad tang that supports the barrels with the gun in the open state.
A shotgun feels secure, as it is supported by the cradle for a hands-free carry
and takes all the weight off your hands and puts it onto the shoulder and really
takes the strain. A brilliant, simple idea that is superbly executed and made in
England by real craftsmen. It really works and lightens the load for shotgunners.
This is crafted to last and as such retails at £239
z NAME Wardfield Lightgun Carrier
z CONTACT: Wardfield Sporting Goods Ltd. www.wardfield.co.uk
z PRICE: £239
Accessories | SHOTGUN
A TEC A12 SHOTGUN MODERATOR

Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The new A-Tec A12 sound moderator will

revolutionise silenced shotgun use! At present, it
is designed for 12 gauge use only and
recommended for semi auto and pump actions.
What is really interesting about the A12 is the
size and weight of the unit and the way it
attaches to the shotgun. It’s all aluminium and Looks big but weighs little, looks
light at 560 grams and is designed as a drop- impressive and my god, it is awesome!
down design below the sight line and barrel. It
attaches by substituting the existing choke in
your gun (six choices) with an extended choke FITMENT weight and US No. 2 size. Strictly no slugs or
that the A-12 attaches to. You can therefore To attach, you replace your existing choke with the buckshot, which is a shame! I used a Mossberg
attach or detach at your leisure and the unit is A12 adaptor choke. These are available in Mobil Duck Commander 535 pump, so Invector
strippable for cleaning too. choke that will fit a Beretta, Benelli or Franchi, Crio choke.
It is basically a large aluminium can, Plus for Benelli only, Invector for older Winchesters, Best of all was the unbelievable muzzle
measuring 300mm long by 70mm deep and Mossberg (on test) and Weatherbys, Invector Plus report or lack of it! The noise can only be
56mm wide but weighs only 560 g; so, you for newer Browning and Winchester, Optima HP for described as a ‘qweek’; totally hollow, no
hardly notice it. The tubular portion that the shot Beretta and Remington for 870 and 1100 models. carry-on noise and in fact it’s more of an echo
column passes down that is 310 mm long. This The A12 is supplied with a special choke key that fits coming from the A12. Performance is quoted
is vented by nine rows of 11 holes that bleed off the replacement choke. But first you need to fit this at an overall performance of 19DB reduction
the expanding gasses behind the shot column, choke to the A12 body. A C-spanner is supplied and with standard velocity supersonic loads, which
down into the heart of the A12. This is basically this is used to tighten a collar to the front end of the I would say was correct. With the subsonic
an inner, skeletonised shell of the outer adaptor choke and tighten it to the A12 rear end loads, it is staggeringly quiet and, well, I am
dimensions. It is finished in a satin black plate. lost for words to be honest!
anodised finish and has a mock raised grooved You are restricted to wadded 12 gauge
rib on top, to keep the eye flowing to the target. cartridges only with a maximum 42 gram shot CONCLUSIONS
Light weight, reasonable price, does not
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION interfere with your sight line, strippable to
z MANUFACTURER: A-Tec Norway clean, easy fitting/removal and best of all,
z MODEL: A-12 amazing noise reduction! I really like this A12!
z CALIBRE: 12g only I was total sceptical and a bit worried about
z DIMENSIONS: 300mm long, 56mm wide, 70mm high fibre wads, but no problems at all and despite
z WEIGHT: 560g the high bias to the shot pattern, I can live
z CONSTRUCTION: Aluminium with it.
z DESIGN: Vented baffle stack For noise sensitive areas, it’s ideal and
z ADAPTORS: Adaptor chokes to replace original choke, Steel shot proof. although it looks ungainly, it actually does not
z PRICE: £398 impede the swing at all. With standard ammo,
z SPARE CHOKE TUBE ADAPTOR: £71 it takes that harsh boom and follow-on echo
z CONTACT: Jackson Rifles. www.jacksonrifles.com away and with subs it is just unbelievably good.
A great mod and well worth the money.
ITUS A1 SHOT RECOIL SHIELD Looks simple but its small size
Reviewer: Bruce Potts belies its inherent ability to
remove recoil from even the
heaviest kicking shotgun or rifle
The A 1 Shot shield is made from a gel type flexible material called ‘Armourgel’
measuring 9 inches high by 3.75 inches wide, with a waisted profile to fit better
in the shoulder. It is also very slim at only 6mm deep and is very flexible with a
segmented sectioned area of hexagonal form that is designed to spread the
recoil evenly. When impacted, the material has the property of a higher
absorption or shock dissipation the harder you hit it and it is instantaneous. Each
cell reacts to recoil by falling in on itself inwardly and as such the walls of each
cell therefore increases in thickness; in fact, by 300%, dissipating the recoil
extremely well. Armourgel has the ability to re-generate itself, unlike some foam
type recoil shields.
In practice, the Armourgel A1 Shot shield absorbs up to 80% of the recoil
from the gun that is transmitted to the shoulder/body. It is also fully washable at
40 degrees for at least 50 times without loss of impact and it is also effective at Ultra-thin 6mm profile
temperatures of -20c and +40c. You also have a very slim, unassuming pad that allows the A1 to slip into
slips into a vest or coat’s shoulder region with a pocket, so you don’t look like any jacket with a pocket
in the shoulder area
you have a steroid fixation.
I used a 20 gauge 28-gram load in my son’s Browning B325, a 12g 32-gram
load in a Winchester English Field and Browning 10g pump. I was impressed, as
that slim pad really dissipated the recoil, so that it feels more spread across the
whole shoulder and not concentrating it into one spot. z NAME ITUS A1 Shot Shield
The ITUS A1 Shot Shield retails for only £39.95, which is a bit of a bargain z PRICE: £39.95
to be honest. It’s easy to use but you do need a vest or jacket to slip it into or be z POCKET FITMENT: £14.95
prepared for very simple home fitting into a jacket, or A1 Shot can add a pocket z CONTACT: A1 Shot. www.a1shot.co.uk
to a skeet or trap vest for £14.95 plus delivery.
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SHOT GUN SILENCER

The silencer is currently supplied with a
12 gauge choke tube to fit one of the
following choke systems:
Distributed by RRP £398
• Mobilchoke (Beretta, Benelli, Franchi, etc.)
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Singles & doubles | SHOTGUN
DOUBLE & SINGLE
Shotgun
Guide
By Mark Stone
The continued resurgence of haves’ aren’t quite as ‘must’ as they no matter how cheap or expensive, although Longthorne have actually
interest in double-barrelled might once have been. Some of the they all have to attain and as a rule introduced one of their own. That said,
shotguns has kept the big names have now realised that surpass mandatory specifications. if you can shoot a side-by-side, various
shotgun makers on their toes buyers now have cut and dried As in previous years, the Turkish clay competitions have a side-by-side
but only to a degree. The spending limits. So, to keep existing onslaught shows no signs of abating. class, whilst shooting well with one of
Italians have been rather circumspect customers happy, whilst attracting The upside is the buyer has an these shotguns brings with it an
in the introduction of higher end new owners to the brand, less ornate increasing number of choices and enormous amount of pleasure.
shotguns, whilst their attempt to take or no-frills models have been options, the downside being at times As always, the majority of doubles
on the Turkish makers has in one introduced at more sensible prices. questionable quality. Now, I’m not and indeed the more specialised
instance had a negative effect. No Let’s face it, unless you’re buying saying the dubious construction is single-barrel shotguns are break-barrel,
names, no pack drill but one Italian a matched pair, which by definition across the board but you’d be upset if top lever designs, be it 12-bores all the
name’s shall we say ‘cheaper means more than one, you tend not to you found certain of the Turkish makes way down to the humble but
examples’ have done little more than by expensive shotguns on a regular and models. Some Turkish makers staggeringly effective .410. The
drive customers to other makes. basis. And if it’s a competition 12g, have obviously upped their game; the popularity of this little gauge, the only
Elsewhere, the trend towards long whether it’s a custom stock or an fact their shotguns were cheap no one measured by its bore, is growing.
barrels has seemingly died down a adjustable one, most shooters are guarantee they could sell their wares. With .410 multi-chokes now readily
little, as shooters finally come to their more than capable of shooting multi The end result is that UK shooters now available and vastly improved
senses. Apart from the added weight discipline with the same shotgun, to a have a vast selection of shotguns to ammunition readily to hand, an
and smoother, slower swing of longer degree I know of at least two Trap choose from, although the sub-£1,000 evening’s crow and squirrel shooting
barrels, shooting with 32” tubes won’t shooters who can and regularly price tag is no longer a guarantee can result in some impressive results
make you any better than with 28”. If ‘straight’ Skeet and Sporting layouts you’ve got yourself a bargain. My using a shotgun that weighs next to
you ain’t ‘on your target’, you’ll still with a high rib Trap gun. The reason advice, with quite a few dealers having nothing.
miss it. Likewise, with chokes for the being, they only shoot the one a couple of stands or a summer You’ll also find some of the
average club shooter ½ and ½ will do shotgun and known exactly how to us evening clay shoot in operation, try famous shotgun makers names have
the job nicely. For the vast-majority of it and how it reacts. A lesson to us all! before you buy. been omitted from these listings. Its
the clays you’ll be shooting around Similarly, more affordable brands not because they’ve gone out of
your average clay ground, stick with have now gained an impressive GUN TYPES business, its down to the fact that
what you know; it’s only Skeet or Trap foothold. More importantly, a close Still the most popular, due to its many of the high end bespoke makers
dictating that you either open up or look at such makers as Redolfi and adaptability, more logical configuration, only produce shotguns on request,
tighten up your lower barrel restriction their EOS shotguns highlights the fact along with the widest possible choice plus a serious deposit, along with the
within reason. that there’s nothing at all wrong with and widest range of prices, it’s the fact that no one shotgun is like
There also now seems to be a these more budget orientated over-under barrel arrangement that another. If, however, you find yourself
more balanced and common sense examples. All shotguns have to be remains by far the most popular. The in the market for a Purdey, a Holland &
approach to pricing. Yes, there are still built to fixed standards laid down by side-by-side shotgun, once dominant in Holland or a Boss & Co, you’ll find a
the telephone number price tag global specifications and stringent the UK, has been all but eclipsed, only visit to their showrooms rewarding if
shotguns but certain of the ‘must proof house tolerances, which means the top makers still producing them, expensive.
SHOTGUN | Singles & doubles
AKKAR
Country of origin: Turkey
UK Distributor: Edgar Brothers Ltd.
The ATTA SP Bronze 12g
Manufacturing a wide range of guns since 1992, Akkar’s most notable
shotgun is the Triple Crown, a 3-barelled model. Basically, a side-by-side
but with a third barrel sat on top, where the rib would usually be; the Triple ATA
Crown offers the same advantages as a 3-shot semi-auto but in a break Country of origin: Turkey
barrel format. Importer: Sportsman Gun Centre Ltd.
Available in 12g, 20g, 28g and .410 with walnut or camo www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
options, the Triple Crown is decidedly different. But beware, in
12g guise it’s rather heavy, so one of the smaller gauges ATA came and went on a few Adjustable Sporter, SP Elegant, Camo
could well be the direction to take. Should three occasions, due to various importer Max5 and SP Youth with barrel
barrels not appeal, Akkar also produce the difficulties. Now part of the lengths of 28” or 30”.
Double Crown 206 Black and 206 Sportsman Gun Centre portfolio, Inherently all exactly the same
Silver but whichever Akkar things seem to have settled down at shotgun, the ATA SP appeals because
appeals, take a look, since long last. Basically, an old Beretta of price, selection and the fact it’s
they’re incredibly after the manufacturing agreements basically an old Beretta. They look
well built. expired, leaving the door open for the good, shoot well, handle way beyond
Turkish maker to carry on regardless. expectations and cost considerably
The ATA SP comes in 12g only and in less than their Italian counterpart. In
a variety of finishes from the Nickel, nearly every respect there’s nothing
Black and Bronze, Laminated, at all wrong with them.
The Akkar Triple in .410
BETTINSOLI
Country of origin - Italy
Distributor: RUAG (UK) Ltd.
AYA www.ruag.co.uk
Country of origin: – Spain & Italy
UK Distributor: ASI Ltd. www.a-s-i.co.uk
When it comes to Spanish shotguns,

Aguirre y Aranzabal, or AyA for short,
have got to be amongst the best
known here in England. Famed for
their stunning lines and superb
quality, these guns have the look and
feel of an English gun but at far more
affordable price, their English feel due
to their H&H design lineage. Similarly,
there are various upgrades and
options between models and grades,
along with the option of fixed or multi-
chokes on certain models.
Available in 12, 16 and 20 bore,
all AyA shotguns have 28” barrels as
standard, while the 28 bore and
.410’s have 27” barrels, although
longer barrels are also available. But
please do note that these will be The AyA No. 2 De Luxe
incurring AyA’s ‘Long barrel’
surcharge. More recent AyAs also customer disc-set strikers, double or
feature ejectors, whilst for those single selective triggers, round
looking for a more custom version, actions and a variety of other
there are numerous stock options and personalising options. The Bettinsoli X-Trail Game 28g
extras that can be added when For those looking for traditional
ordering a gun, AyA producing English looks, the No.1 still heads the Bettinsoli’s range of shotguns has more or less remained the same. Continuation
extremely detailed listings and prices. AyA range. A stunning looking gun, of the existing range of over-under shotguns includes the ever affordable
More readily available, is the AyA the Holland style medium scroll sets it Diamondline, Silverline, Supersport and Overland (Lightweight), the Crypto and
Legend De Luxe O/U, a reasonably apart as very English in style; the Crypto Extra Luxe, the X-Trail 20g and X-8 Extra. Capitalising on the 12g X-Trail,
affordable boxlock that’ll serve the majority of these guns come with coin the 20g is literally a sub-gauge version, embodying everything that’s made its
shooter equally well as either a game finishing, which accentuates the larger sibling as popular, with the added bonus of being a little lighter.
gun or versatile clay breaker and an already elegant engraving, whilst the And whilst there’s an actual sporter version, the X-8 Extra Trap embodies the
interesting addition to the range. Until recently introduced Sfera round familiar Bettinsoli characteristics of being lightening fast as any Olympic discipline
now, AyA’s one and only O/U was and bodied action in every gauge from 12g shotgun should be, the balance and handling means that this impressive new
is the stunning looking and to 410 is genuinely stunning. Add in shotgun turns its muzzles towards any sporting target with consummate ease.
staggeringly priced copy of a Merkel barrel lengths from 25” to 32”, along Classed as cross-overs, the Crypto models feature wider clay orientated rib,
and one of the rarest 12-bores you’ll with all the latest technology, and the profuse scroll and gold inlays and, like all Bettinsolis, the Crypto range features
ever see. Elsewhere, the Adarra and Sfera represents a significant step the maker’s usual 3-year warranty. Complete with adjustable combs if required,
Arrate competition shotguns, along forward for this historic Spanish additional recoil pads and benefiting from Bettinsoli’s latest upgrades, whilst still
with the No.2 Deluxe models offer the maker. offering excellent value for money.
BERETTA/BENELLI/FRANCHI
Country of origin – Italy
UK Distributor: GMK Ltd.
www.gmk.co.uk
In all probability, the most famous And if money is no object, Beretta
gunmaker in the world, Beretta also offer several Premium Grade
produce models to suit virtually all models; the Giubileo or Jubilee,
needs and most pockets. Barrel SO5, SO6, SO9, SO10. Either O/U or
length, stock and trigger options are side by sides, the Imperiale Monte
available on some models, whilst Carlo or Diana hammer gun can be
many are supplied with single or made to the customer’s exact
single selective triggers unless requirements, along with bespoke
stated, along with a choice of trigger cabinets that rival most furniture
blades or detachable trigger unit, makers. The Beretta 686 Evo Sporter
hence the ‘DT’ models, the DT11 Side-by-side wise, the 486
range now encompassing the new Parallelo and Parallelo EL. Both
Black Edition in Sporting, Skeet and straight-gripped with a single One of the oldest names in shotgun Budget orientated, Franchi has over
two of the most outrageous Trap trigger, shooters tend not to know of manufacturing, Franchi are another the years built a reputation for quality,
versions to be seen. or dismiss these elegant Berettas. much under-appreciated smoothbore. reliable, no nonsense shotguns that’ll
The most recent are the 692 Take my word for it, these are nice, At the time of compiling this listing, it stand up to endless abuse and still
models, available as the Sport or if not inexpensive, game guns. appears that it’s just the O/U Elegante keep on going, the Elegante no
Trap and capitalise on Beretta’s Benelli has now brought us the 12g that’s currently being imported. exception.
latest action design and technology. 828U, an over-under 12-bore that is
All models also feature Beretta’s seriously different. Drawing heavily
Steelium barrels and Optima HP on the visuals of their two-piece
chokes, along with Beretta’s alloy receiver design, the 828U is
legendary handling and inane available as the U-Silver or U-Black.
abilities. There’s also the 693 Vittoria Both come with 3” chambers and
now in the mix, whilst the 691, 690 26” or 28” barrels complete with
and 686 still draw shooters into the Benelli’s unique steel locking
Beretta fold with enthusiasm. system, Crio multi-chokes, a
Beretta’s range of Silver Pigeon removable trigger group, the stock
shotguns, in both game and clay mounted Progressive Recoil
guises, continue to form the core of Reduction system and a full set of
the entry level models. The Silver stock shims. As near unique as an
Pigeons offer shooters quality and O/U shotgun currently gets, you’ll
reliability at a sensible price, based either love or hate the 828U but it
around the time proven 680 actions. deserves respect.
The Franchi Harrier Sporting
The Benelli 828U
BLASER
Country of origin: Germany
Distributor: Blaser Sporting Ltd. The Blaser F16 12g
Designers and manufacturers of the

first fully modular shotgun, Blaser
manufacture two models, namely the
F3 and the F16. More or less following
the visual styling of the F3, the F16’s
action is gun metallic grey, with the means more shooters
F16 logo inlayed in red. Described by could well be joining the
Blaser as a monocoque, a description Blaser fold.
more normally associated with F1 Available in a variety of
cars, the semi-rounded, low profile competition guises, including a high-
alloy action features Blaser’s IBS rib trap, whilst the more simplistic interchangeable barrels and quick
locking system, along with high-grade finished guns tend to be clay shooting change stocks, be it an F3 or an F16,
walnut and can be had in either game orientated, there’s also the option of you can shoot pheasants in the
or competition versions, along with heavily engraved models suitable for morning and clays in the afternoon,
various barrel options. It’s also slightly game shooting. But with the option of the variations all centred around the
less expensive than the F3, which flush-fit or extended choke tubes, unique action.
BOXALL & EDMISTON package, a B&E means owning a

Country of origin – England genuine English shotgun is now
Distributor: Manufacturer: within reach of a far broader
www.boxallandedmiston.co.uk section of shooters. Not a
shotgun you’ll encounter
Established in 2009, the Boxall & boxlock and a scroll back sidelock everyday of the season, B&E are
Edmiston range of side-by-sides in both 12g, 16g, 20g and 28g, with as adept at making you your own
and O/U shotguns are the results barrel lengths from the legal made to order game gun, as they
of collaboration between Peter minimum 24” to 34”. are a truly distinct clay breaker.
Boxall and James Edmiston. Their With genuine bespoke English
portfolio consists of a boxlock looks, along with delicacy of
with sideplates, a scroll back handling in a more than affordable A Boxall & Edmiston action in the white
The Winchester Select English Field
BROWNING/MIROKU/WINCHESTER
Country of origin - Belgium and Japan
Distributor: International Sports
Brands. www.browning.eu
The biggest name in the game, Browning’s gunsmiths then finish

Browning has always been one of and engrave the metalwork before
the industry’s most serious players. fitting grades B, C, D or E walnut.
Their vast selection of models and The end result is basically a B25
gauges means that they can satisfy shotgun that’s more readily
the needs of the most critical or available, along with the fact that
budget orientated shooter. Whether they look stunning.
it a basic Grade 1 B525, or a The B525 still remains one of
bespoke, hand built B25, the number the best built, most reliable over- The Browning Liberty Light
of models, grades, options and bores under shotguns on the market, with
means the selection is endless. the Hunter Light 20g and left-
Last year, it was the B15 John handed Game One continuing the Competition wise, the B725 Black versions of the B25 are available,
M. Browning Beauchamp range that model’s seemingly endless abilities, Edition in Sporter or Trap and high-rib whilst the waiting time for delivery
set the industry muttering. Filling the whilst for 2018 the B525 Liberty Pro Trap models sees Browning back has now been decreased to around
gap between the legendary hand- joins the line up, the distinct stock on top. twenty months.
built B25s and the B725 and B525 profile adopting a European outline If you’re prepared to wait a year Its one of life’s great ironies that
range, the B15 is Browning’s ultimate and angles. or so and have the cash, the B25 little ever changes at Miroku,
combination of the two. Based For those seeking Browning’s range of Custom Grade box lock or Browning’s Japanese division
around a Miroku action and barrels latest B725 technology, there’s the side plate shotguns represent some of continuing to manufacture a range of
supplied ‘in the white’ to their Hunter Light Premium in either 12 or the finest shotguns in the world. Trap, some of the most reliable shotguns on
Belgian Custom workshops, 20 bores and UK Grade 3 walnut. Sporting, Skeet and various Game the market. Be it game or competition,
there isn’t a discipline or title that
Mirokus haven’t won and still remain
the chosen smoothbore of some of
the world’s top shooters, the MK38’s
and MK70s without doubt some of the
most reliable shotguns ever to be
built. The most revolutionary move
was a couple of years ago, when the
High Pheasant was introduced. A
stunning 12g that put many a so
called bespoke shotgun to shame,
whilst the fact it’s a Miroku means its
shooting ability is beyond reproach.
As in previous years, little has
happened with Winchester. There is
still the all-round Select range that
incorporates Sporting and Trap
models; whilst for the game shooter,
the Energy models are still to be had,
their lightweight and easy handling
still making them a popular choice for
The Miroku MK60 High Pheasant walked-up shooting and the more
physically delicate shooter.
CHAPUIS
Country of origin – France DAVIDE PEDERSOLI
Distributor: Wilson & Wilson Country of origin – Italy
www.wilsonandwilsonfieldsports.co.uk Distributor: Henry Krank & Co
Stephen & Son Ltd. www.henrykrank.com
www.stephenandson-gunmakers.co.uk
Best known for their faithful
The French equivalent of a ‘London-Best’, The French maker’s most recent models reproduction of historic firearms,
Chapuis are the genuine masters of shooting are the 12g C35 with fixed chokes and Davide Pedersoli also manufactures
elegance. Makers of some of the most multi-choke C40 20g, these round-action two unusual 12-bores. Both based
beautiful shotguns, the various models typify boxlocks featuring Chapuis’ usual fine around the same side-by-side
the European attitude towards smoothbores. engraving and game scenes. hammer action, the 28” 3”
chambered La Bohemienne multi-
The Chapuis Artisan 12g choke gives the shooter the feel,
and looks of a game gun for over a
hundred years ago. More or less
identical, apart from the 20”
barrels, the Wyatt Earp is aimed
squarely at the Cowboy Action
shooter, at a fraction of the cost of
an original. If the Wyatt has a
downside, it’s that it is a Section 1
firearm, which means that you have
to have a genuine reason for
ownership, the upside, the Wyatt
Earp is awesome to shoot!
The Pedersoli Wyatt Earp
FABARM
Distributor: Anglo Italian Arms.
www.caesargueriniuk.com
Now part of the Guerini Empire, Grade IV side-by-side is also now

Fabarm still remain one of the most available. Elsewhere, the high
under appreciated shotguns vented rib Sporting Black 12g
available. Similarly, with one of the displays the usual competitive
broadest range of models, it means versatility most Fabarms possess.
that there’s a Fabarm to suit all But, no matter which Fabarm
needs; be it the side by side Classis suits you, they all come complete
Grade IV sideplate or the new Axis with some of the most distinct looks
S&H. S&H or Sporting & Hunting, of any shotgun. Designs combining
this new Fabarm is like quite a few Art Deco and Avant Garde see
new 12-bore, designed as an all Fabarm’s satin finished alloy
rounder, be it clays or game. And actions stand out from the rest, in
for those looking for a more addition to the fact all Fabarms The Fabarm ELOS 1
traditional game gun, the Classic shoot especially well.
GUERINI
Importer/Distributors: Anglo Italian
Arms. www.caesargueriniuk.com
The suppliers of some of the most The Guerini Summit Sporter

comprehensive outfits in shotgun
shooting, Guerini have established
a reputation for providing buyers
with a multitude of looks and exactly as it should be and either 30” or 32” barrels that that make the Invictus range
styles. Whilst the guns are based perfectly balanced for their own will cause the most interest but almost unassailable.
around the established Italian individual needs, the DTS Kinetic it’s the clay shooter that tends to Alongside these, the
boxlock design, with Guerini’s Balancer recoil reduction device be drawn to Guerini. extensive Summit,
Invictus system now built in, buyers works perfectly in conjunction Labelled the Invictus, the Challenger, Magnus and
can select from round action, with barrel lengths from 28” to choice of variations, prices, Maxum shotguns are still
sideplates, ornate boxlocks and 34”. For the game shooter, it’s grades of finish, discipline going strong meaning that if
various grades of ornamentation. the new limited edition Essex in specific or all-rounder, rib you can’t find a Guerini you
Dedicated to ensuring that the 20g or 28g with 28” barrels and heights and stock designs, its all can either afford or shoot,
shooter is holding their Guerini the 12g Ellipse Curve Gold with these things more or less in one shotguns aren’t for you.
FAUSTI KOFS
Country of origin: Italy Country of origin: Turkey
Distributor: Stag Country Sports UK Distributor: Sportsman Gun Centre.
www.stagcountrysports.com www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
FAUSTI is coming back to the international arena with The Fausti RDX The Kofs Sceptre made a huge impact when it or rather they were first
the RDX, a new and prestigious proposal for field introduced. Available in 12g, 20g, 28g and 410 in game and competition guises,
shooting. in both right-hand and left-hand versions, with barrel lengths from 26” to 30”
The RDX is an over and under shotgun of there’s also the option of youth models, which will also serve well for the daintier
unparalleled quality, elegance and unique looks. Its shooter. The Kofs that’s taken the market by storm is the multi-choke .410 version;
new, slim and low-profile ‘Round Body’ action has been once again, proving there is an increasing number of shooters enjoying the
totally redesigned in lines and dimensions by the pleasures of this the smallest gauge. Nice shotguns, attractive to look at and
engineers and designers at FAUSTI to give this model excellent shooting characteristics.
not only the line of a best shotgun, but also strength
and reliability second to none. The new round body
action is machined from a solid piece of forged steel,
hardened and tempered and features the patented
‘Four Lock’ mechanism. The stock in select walnut
comes with a classic round pistol grip, rubber recoil
pad and an innovative chequering pattern.
The deep ornamental scroll pattern laser engraved
at Atelier Cellini is definitely worth mentioning.
The RDX is available in all standard calibers from
12 to 20, 16, 28 and .410 bore. Every gun is built on a The Kofs Sceptre SXE 28g
dedicated frame scaled to the caliber, with the
exception of the .410 built on a 28ga action. The RDX
comes standard with traditional color case hardening KRIEGHOFF
or coin finish, single selective trigger, ejectors and a Country of origin: Germany
set of 5 interchangeable choke tubes. Distributor: Alan Rhone Ltd.
www.alanrhone.com
Still the big bruiser of clay shooting, when it comes to DTL, Krieghoff’s K80
ISIDE
knows no equal. Be it the K80, in whatever guise, or its smaller sibling the K20,
Country of origin - Italy both are instantly recognisable by their distinct action profiles, sliding top-latch
Importer/Distributor: John Rothery and adjustable free floating barrels. The significant difference is the K80 and now
Co Ltd. www.bisley-uk.com K20 Parcours models that now utilise a jointing rib, the 20g available with 30” or
32” barrels, a 7mm rib and fixed ½ and ¾ chokes.
Pronounced exactly as it looks, Iside is actually one of Italy’s oldest gun Designed for the demanding constraints of FITASC, be it the K80 or K20, the
names. Part of the Italian gun cooperative FAIR, Iside’s shotguns confirm looks and handling of either Krieghoff means that they’re equally at home as an
that there are still those who prefer a side-by-side game gun. Now elegant and extremely effective game gun. Infinitely adjustable, if you opt for the
available in 12, 20, 16, 28 and 410 gauges, 26” and 28” barrels along high-end K80 competition versions, as your shooting prowess grows, so will your
with 2¾” and 3” chambers the unusual aspect of the Iside is that each K80 to a degree some shooters can’t bring themselves to be parted from their
steel action is dedicated to its gauge in physical size and design, unlike beloved Krieghoff. Even more specialised, is the floating barrel, high rib 34”
other makers who press one action into fitting a variety of bore sizes. single-barrel KX-6. An out and out Trap gun, this is specifically for those who
shoot the single shot disciplines.
The Iside Deluxe
The Krieghoff K80 Parcours 12g
HUGLU
The Huglu 103D over and under
Country of origin – Turkey
UK Distributor: Range Right.
Considered the best of the Turkish manufacturers,

whilst the Huglu range is expanding and the selection
of bores and barrel lengths are more varied than
before, Huglus still tend to be a little old fashioned, at
times heavy and not always compatible with the
European eye. Offering a selection of boxlock and
sideplate O/U and side-by-sides in various grades,
game and competition models are available, meaning
that the range is broad enough to satisfy most
shooters requirements.
KEMEN Kemen
LONGTHORNE
engraving
Country of origin: Spain is superb! GUNMAKERS LTD
Distributor: Midlands Gun Services
Country of origin: England
www.midlandsgunservices.com
Distributor: Manufacturer.
Kemen guns are renowned and feels lively between the www.longthorneguns.com
for build quality, great style, hands, utilising the same great
fantastic trigger pulls and the action design as the world
most impressive handling ability. renowned km4 the Eder and
The Titanium models offer a Suprema are unparalleled. the UK to your specifications,
light weight alternative to the This, coupled with a custom will give you all that is needed
modern sporting over and under stock made to measure in for modern game shooting.
LINCOLN The Lincoln

Country of origin: Italy Jubilee The Longthorne Nouveau
Importer/Distributor: John Rothery Prestige
Wholesale. www.bisley-uk.com The only modern shotguns to put Sir
Joseph Whitworth’s 1870’s barrel
Don’t go off the English name of Lincoln, this expansive range of boxlock and sideplate design into practice, each set of
shotguns are actually built in Italy. One of the first of their type, an exclusive Italian built shotgun tubes, ribs, chambers and lumps are
designed for the British shooter with a name to match. Offering one of the most comprehensive machined as one complete unit
choices of types and gauges, whether it’s the over-unders or side-by-side, these shotguns from a solid piece of metal. No
appeal to a broad cross-section of shooters who want a reliable, attractive gun, whilst being joints, no swaging, no soldering of
able to avoid the usual hefty cost. parts, just one piece of stunningly
New, for this year, is the Vogue HSX Sporting, complete with 11mm wide top rib. An out and accurate piece of machined metal.
out clay breaker, available in both 12g and 20g, the HSX continues the Lincoln brand’s The end result, these distinctive
reputation of quality, ability and affordability. There’s still the Lincoln Premier and Elite ranges, shotguns exhibit an accuracy of
which receive regular upgrades, such as gold engraving and oil finished walnut stocks, the balance and handling hardly
Premier Gold and Premier Gold Deluxe versions along with the Elite, Elite Deluxe and Jubilee anything else can replicate.
Prestige all progressively more luxurious in appearance, the Jubilee also available in matched- Conceived, designed and built
pair guise. entirely in-house, the Boss-style
Almost unique to the Lincoln line up, the 20g Compact has been specifically designed with action and barrels are mated to
the younger or more slightly built shooter in mind. And whilst this diminutive shotgun might excellent walnuts, fit and finish a
have been conceived for the smaller shooter, the Compact still delivers the usual build quality lesson in precision. A pleasure to
and excellent shooting characteristics. There’s also the camouflaged 3½” chambered shoot, the high chrome contents of
Wildfowler and the Lightweight, whilst the Premier Sporter is an accomplished ‘all rounder’ the barrels negates the need for
complete with 30” barrels, interchangeable beads and an adjustable stock. chrome linings, whilst ultra-short
forcing cones and perfect internal
bores means that the fixed, wide
MAROCCHI/MERKEL chokes deliver seriously impressive
Country of origin: Germany kills, even at longest ranges.
Distributor: Viking Arms Ltd. Available in 12g, 16g, 20g, 28g
The Merkel Special 28g
www.vikingarms.com and .410, besides the Hesketh and
Hesketh Deluxe, there’s the Rose &
A range of shotguns that have been of various calibres. A 12-bore with a Scroll, Celtic and new Nouveau
subjected to various upheavals, genuinely enviable history, it can be models, all of which are built to the
various importers making a complete had with 24”, 26” or 28” multi-choke customer’s exact requirements. This
hash of the job. And it’s with great barrels, the shorter of the three means that individual stock
irony that none of it was down to extremely useful on walked-up game. dimension, barrel lengths and
Marocchi itself, this small Italian Viking’s other shotgun brand is engraving are to be had over
gunmaker producing some Merkel. Based in Suhl in the former the High Pheasant 12g, the Longthorne’s already well
exceptional shotguns, at equally East Germany, Merkel build a sidelock Classic 20 and Special considered standard measurements.
surprising prices. Now imported by selection of side-by-side and O/U 28, all three perfectly suited to The move to their new premises has
Viking Arms, the entry level Marocchi shotguns, the standard of work and the UK shooter demands. But also allowed Longthorne to
First and First DL14 are 12-bores with build without question. Both over- whilst the Merkel selection may introduce a new, high-ribbed
24”, 26” and 28” barrels that mate to under and side-by-side models be small in number, the quality competition 12g as part of their
the familiar Italian aluminium boxlock available in 12, 20 or 28 bore, with and ability is truly exceptional. Custom range and represents the
action with both clay breaking and logical evolution of these
hunting versions. There’s also the charismatic shotguns, whilst a
Zero 3 and the new Zero3 Evolution, The Marocchi First E recent announcement indicates a
along with Sporting and Trap versions side-by-side model is also imminent.
of the EVO. The big news from Longthorne,
Marocchi also still produce the will be the introduction of their
Finn 612SC, a gun that owes its Boxlock model later this year.
design to both an American and Sensibly priced, especially given
German classic, the sliding top-latch how significantly unusual they are,
an immediate giveaway. This whilst other makers will tell you how
interesting O/U used to form part of a individual their shotguns are, it’s
multi-barrel outfit with shotguns really only a Longthorne that can lay
barrels, a smoothbore and a rifle claim to the statement.
barrel combo or an O/U express rifle
PERAZZI REVO
Country of origin - Italy Country of origin: Turkey
Distributor: RUAG Ammotec Distributor: Sportsman Gun Centre.
UK Ltd www.ruag.co.uk www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
Perazzi produce some of the worlds most famous and successful competition Revo is the in-house brand name for Sportsman Gun Centre’s Turkish built
guns in addition to some of the most elegant over-under game guns to be found. shotguns. Extensive in number, where the Revos win out, is in their combination
Whether it’s sporting or more especially the various trap disciplines, a Perazzi has of reasonable quality and remarkably low prices. For the clay breaker, the Onyx
been used to win virtually every international honour, including the Olympic titles. is the one to go for with 28” or 30” barrels, a manual safety, ejectors and a full
Incorporating features of Woodward, and Boss but with generic, low profile, set of multi-chokes, whilst the Premium Game range includes a ladies/junior
bifurcated-lumps, along with the fastest trigger pulls you’ll encounter, the recently version with either 28” or 30” barrels in 12, 20, 28 and .410, ejectors or non-
introduced High Tech follows Perazzi’s tangential direction of offering more ejectors.
affordable shotguns like the MXS alongside their famous MX series of shotguns. Elsewhere, the K226 is a purpose built .410 the equal of any sub-gauge on
Finished in either black or nickel with various inlay colours such as red, green the market in looks, handling and quality whilst the K200 Duck Blind is a
and platinum, alongside a classic two-tone finish, the action is based on the wildfowling specific version. Mossy Oak camo, the K200 is non-ejector O/U with
famous MX8 Boss-style action and a 7-10mm tapering rib, the whole gun design synthetic furniture and 28” barrels and is the ideal 12g for the duck shooter on a
erring towards that of a Trap format. Complete with a wider stock, the new High budget.
Tech will find favour amongst those who’ve always wanted to own a Perazzi, be
they Trap or Sporting shooters, a well sorted Perazzi, even the new entry model
more than accomplished at both. The Revo Onyx Sporter
RFM
Country of origin: Italy
UK Distributor: Sportsman Gun Centre.
Available as a side plate or a conventional boxlock, the RFM Luxus comes

in 12g, 20g, 28g and 410 with either 28” or 30” barrels, either option
complete with fixed chokes. Mid-priced attractive guns with the added
bonus of being Italian, there’s currently little more actually to be said
about them.
The Perazzi High Tech S 12g

The RFM Luxus
RA SPORT
Country of origin: Italy RIZZINI
Distributor/Importer: Malmo Guns. Country of origin: Italy
www.malmoguns.com UK Distributor: ASI Ltd.
www.a-s-i.co.uk
RA Sport, or Redolfi for short, are the sort of Italian gunmaker that begs
the question ‘how do they do it for the price?’ Called the EOS, the endless Rizzini has taken on some of the biggest names in the gunmaking with
bonus to the UK shooter is that the importers, Malmo Guns, offer an ever- considerable success. Producing shotguns that are unashamedly upmarket,
expanding range of these shotguns. All O/U box locks, the 12g with 30” where Rizzini score is consistency of product. Divided into three groups, the Game
barrels and 28” for 20g buyers, all the guns boast 3” chambers, come with range consists of the new RB Regal in both Standard and Deluxe grades, the RB
an oil finish, a branded travelling case, a full set of chokes and a 5-year Classic, RB EL, Artemis O/U and the BR550 side-by-side, whilst the Sporting guns
warranty. are the Omnium EM and Aurum, the Vertex and Premier come under the heading
The EOS One, a black actioned 12g sporter that will cost you less than of Competition.
£800 and the EOS Competition, a high-rib sporter with a fully adjustable Featuring all the usual barrel length and rib options, including 29” guns with
stock for a tad over a grand. Both guns shoot like 12-bores that cost two solid ribs, whilst the Rizzini game stock with semi-pistol grip is especially
and three times the price, have been bestowed with remarkable handling impressive, as is the rounded action, 30” barrelled 28 bore. However, be warned
qualities and are beautifully balanced. Malmo have also promised that as none of them come especially cheap.
the year progresses even more of the Redolfi range will make it to these
shores including the EOS side-by-side.
The Redolfi EOS One

The Rizzini Round Body Sporting
SABATTI & SALVINELLI

Country of origin – Italy The Westley Richards sidelock in 20 gauge
Distributor: Range Right.
Distinct and well respected Italian brands, although they share nothing in
common, both compliment each other. Imported by Range Right and both still
family owned, where the Sabatti range ends, Salvinelli take over. This means
that buyers can select from a small and relatively inexpensive range of Italian
shotguns all the way up to Boss-actioned 12-bores that have achieved
international success.
In respect of Sabatti, there are the new Fulgor Sporting with a 28” barrel,
the Olimpo EAST and Sporting Clay Pro 12-bores, with a variety of finishes and
purposes along with 3” chambered barrel lengths. Slightly more upmarket but
an absolute gem to shoot, the Alpen Eagle is an O/U game gun that’s rapidly
gaining notoriety. A stylish sideplate that combines excellent walnut,
European-style engraving at a price considerably less than might be expected,
be it driven, walked-up, duck flighting or as a stylish clay breaker, the Alpen
Eagle is a 12g every shooter should take a close look at.
For the clay shooter, the Sabatti CTS is a competition shotgun that looks
and shoots like a 12g costing three times the price; and like all pure Italian
trap guns, it makes for an extremely accomplished sporter. For those looking
for a .410 that’s as cost effective as it is as an accomplished sub-gauge, the
Adler is cracking little shotgun that deals with crows and other undesirables
with aplomb. WESTLEY RICHARDS
Country of origin – England
Distributor: Westley Richards.
The Sabatti Adler .410 www.westleyrichards.com
Founded in 1812 by William Westley Richards to be “A maker of as good a gun

as can be made”, Westley Richards remain the only gun maker that can take a
billet of steel and a blank of walnut and produce one of the finest shotguns or
rifles from these two basic items. From their factory in the heart the old
Birmingham Gun Quarter, Westley Richards deservedly enjoy an unsurpassed
global reputation for producing some of the finest guns in the world, their
looks, quality and innovation exceeded only by their reputation for reliability
and dependability.
Shotgun wise, Westley Richards produce just three. The Droplock and
Sidelock are both side-by-sides, the former a boxlock in looks but with a
hinged bottom plate that allows the entire mechanism to drop down. The latter
is available as a standard sidelock, or as standard as any Westley Richards
can ever be, and as a round bodied sidelock. Both self-openers, as soon as
you activate the top-lever, the barrels drop down of their own accord.
The last of the three, is the Ovundo, a hundred-year-old over-under design.
A sidelock to look at, the design allows for the hand detachable locks to be
dropped out from beneath, the simplest although far from detailed description
being an over-under take on the aforementioned Droplock. All three are
available in whatever gauge you might like with whatever barrel lengths take
your fancy.
William Powell Perdex Partridge
WILLIAM POWELL
Country of origin: England
Distributor: Manufacturer
www.williampowell.com
An English gunmaker since 1802, William Powell can lay claim to having Range consists of the game scene side-plated Perdix, the round body
been one of the makers who supplied arms for use in the Napoleonic Phoenix, the high bird Prestige and the stunning Pegasus, all available
Wars. During the golden age of gunmaking, they were regarded as the made to measure. All guns are available with 28”, 29”, 30” barrels, with
“Purdey of Birmingham”. Now owned by Mark and Christine Osborne, and 32”as an optional extra. The William Powell range is modern in design
operating from a purpose-built facility in Banbury, the brand forms part of and construction to handle all challenges and perform exceptionally well
a formidable group of sporting businesses. The William Powell Continental in the field. The name alone secures its place in the gunmaking history.
WEBLEY & SCOTT

Country of origin: Italy & Turkey
UK Distributor: Highland Outdoors.
With their Webley & Scott range of shotguns,
Highland Outdoors provide the shooter with one of
the most wide-ranging choices of smoothbores on
the market, to a degree that if there isn’t a W&S that
suits your needs or pocket, then you’ll never find a
shotgun you like. Divided into five types, the basic
over-under boxlocks are the 900s in 12g, 20g, 28g
and .410 plus the Junior model, whilst the 900D or The 3000s come in boxlock over-under and notable aspect of the Webley & Scott range of
Deluxe is 12g only. Moving up a grade, are the over- side-by-side 7-pin sidelocks with 26”, 28” and 30” shotguns is that whilst they happen to be of
under 2000s and 2500s that come in 12g only with Thin-Wall multi-choke barrels in 12g or 20g, whilst Turkish origin, the quality and finish, especially of
26”, 28” and 30” barrels or the 2000 side-by-side the seriously impressive Jenson is an over-under the sidelocks, is outstanding, whilst the prices at
boxlocks in 12g or 20g with 28” or 30” barrels. 12g or 20g with 28” or 30” barrels. The most times are better than remarkable.
The Webley & Scott 1000 Series Game
YILDIZ
Country of origin: Turkey
UK Importer/Distributor: Entwistle
Guns. www.entwistleguns.com
The Zoli Pernice 20g
A range of shotguns that just sell and sell, the UK importer as a
rule trying to keep up with demand, the .410s finding owners as
quickly as they come into the country. These robust Turkish built
boxlock shotguns are available in both over-under and side-by-side
and range from the 3½” chambered 12g wildfowling guns all the way down to ZOLI
the single trigger 410’s that comes complete with flush fit multi-chokes. Nicely Country of origin: Italy
made and undoubtedly built to last, Yildiz’s shotguns continue to find favour Distributor: Edgar Brothers Ltd.
with those looking for a traditional no frills shotgun that’ll provide years of www.edgarbrothers.com
service that looks good at an affordable price.
Offering the shooter an elegant, distinct selection of side-by-sides, O/U, The big new from Zoli is their introduction of the Z-Bella. And as the name
straight stocks, pistol grips, 12g, 20g, 28g and 410, the varying grades ensure suggests it’s a 12g only O/U designed and built for the lady shooter. Now
whatever the format the shooter wants, there’s a Yildiz to suit. And coming there’s no doubt that once the PC brigade get wind of this gender specific
from Turkey, Yildiz have no problem in making certain that the walnut is of the shotgun, all political hell will break loose. But since shotguns and
best quality, the A5ME/20-Special, SPME/12-Special and SPZME/28-Special shooting aren’t PC, I’m delighted to say, well done Zoli.
all superb looking shotguns, the detailing and engraving of a level that’ll suit Barrel lengths are 28”, 30” and 31”, whilst weight distribution, stock
the most fastidious customer. dimensions, length of pull, pitch, cast and even the rib, the Z-Bella has
been built with the female shooter in mind. Along with Zoli’s BHB or
Between Hands balancer system, the silver or black action also comes
with Swarovski crystals embellishments.
Imported by Edgar Brother’s, the Zoli range continues to expand,
whilst retaining the original models in both game and more importantly
competition shotguns. The Zoli Standard Game C3, Expedition EL, the
Kronos 20-gauge, Columbus, Columbus Light, Game Gun Lux and
Z-Expedition translate Zoli’s Boss-style action into accomplished hunting
guns. An excellent all-rounder, the Game Gun Standard is an excellent
choice, the Standard a ‘go to’ gun for the shooter looking for a 12g that’ll
do virtually everything wrapped up in a hardworking, ‘go anywhere’
package.
With Skeet, Sporting and Trap variations along with a choice of barrel
lengths, the entry level is the hardworking Kronos, the 12g that gave Zoli
its initial reputation as a solid, hardworking all-round clay breaker. Next
comes the Z-Sport and Z-Extra giving the shooter, a new Extra High-Rib
The Yildiz SPZ M36 .410 complete with Zoli’s unique dial adjustable rib and fully adjustable stock
likely to find great favour amongst dedicated clay shooters.
WGM/18/64/a
SHOTGUN | Akkar Triple 410
Triple
Triple-tastic!
Triple
If you want more than two shots and don’t want a pump or semi, the Akkar
Triple could be the answer. Bruce Potts thinks it’s a winner!
The Akkar range of shotguns height and there is a small amount auto or O/U shotgun model. Choke viewed form the side, looks really
emanate from Turkey and of cast; I particularly like the pistol wise, there are three options obviously quite low-profiled, despite having
are really well made and grip, as it has a good long rake to in situ and you are supplied five with three barrels stuffed in it! The action
have some good features it. There is a small palm swell to the gun, cyl, ¼, ½, ¾ and full. So, is typical monobloc construction,
and interesting models. None the right side and the chequering you can set up the barrels as you with the forward locking lumps held
more so than the Akkar Triple Crown is laser cut and well-defined. like. The 28g version had flush fitting in place by the large cross pin that
that has three barrels! Yes, it’s a fun The forend has that classic side chokes but the 410 has extended acts as the hinge pin. The slotted
piece but actually when you have by side semi beavertail wide profile. chokes. They have a knurled front rear lug engages a cross bar that
shot it you will be scratching around It is shallow but wide enough to section, so you can finger tighten or locks up tightly but opens with a
looking for cash to keep it, I promise! comfortably accommodate a hand remove them but because the barrels reassuring stiffness. The top lever
It is available in .410 to 12g with the same style chequering to on the 410 model are close together is large and has a ventilated profile
calibres and has barrel lengths both sides. To release, there is a they are very fiddly to get out! in brushed steel, which looks good
of 28-32 inches, although some button type catch at the tip, which Finally, the Akkar is non-ejector, and the hollow design gives a good
models will be limited stock. You also when depressed releases the forend as ejectors would be expensive but it grip too. The safety is non-auto
have a traditional walnut stocked, and allows the barrels to come off. does take a while to load and reload, and has a raised circular operating
slivered action version, as well although I did manage a technique to button for rear as SAFE and forward,
as a camo clad wildfowl version. BARRELS grasp all three fired cases at once. exposing a red dot, for FIRE.
This model 410 is catalogued This model came with 30” barrels The trigger is smooth with
as the Mammut Model 336. and gave the trim Akkar a good turn ACTION, TRIGGER a good curve to it and there is a
of speed and lovely swing. They AND SAFETY similarly large, rounded trigger
SPEC are chambered for 3” cartridges, The brushed, all-steel action is guard to facilitate a gloved hand.
First up, the walnut is very good and so any length of 410 gauge ammo gracefully machined, which, when The firing cycle is interesting! With
puts many a more expensive gun can be used. The barrels are nicely
to shame; it’s dark, with plenty of soldered together, with a tight fit of
figuring, with contrasting grain and two below and one up top. There is
colour. It has a very nice rubbed oil a ventilated rib that runs full length
finish that gives an authentic classic and is smaller than the 28 g model
shotgun feel and smell! It’s nicely at 5mm in width with a serrated top
proportioned too, with a good weight and single Day-Glo red foresight.
but it’s not heavy with a balance Despite the three barrels, it’s
point just ahead of the barrel hinge. still light but heavier than the 28g, as
You have a length of pull of 14.5”, there’s more meat around the barrels All Triples wear good walnut;
topped off with a solid black rubber and balances amazingly well and with well, it is from Turkey!
recoil pad. The comb is standard a single barrel on top it sights like an
Akkar Triple 410 | SHOTGUN
I like the simple but sturdy

build and finish to the Triple
and getting three shells in or
out becomes an art it itself
The trigger is pretty heavy but

reliable but is non-selective
The Akkar Triple is very well made

and balances perfectly
quite quick but you do need to ELEY EXTRA outs really made for a fun few days, or
allow the trigger blade to return to LONG SUBSONIC an expensive one, as 410 ammo is
station for the subsequent shots. Three inch plastic cases hold 18 quite pricey!
gram load and a shot size of No. 6
FIELD USE and the velocity has dropped to CONCLUSIONS
I had the Triple set up as Cyl (true), below 1050 fps average for subsonic The 410 gauge has a lot of uses
¼ and ½ choked; so, pretty open use. I like to use these in any 410 for vermin control and is great fun
choked, which I prefer on a 410, gun, silenced or not, as they work around the farm and barns for ferals,
as it makes you shoot close range well. as well as squirrels jumping through
and have even patterns that full The heavy payload of 18 grams the trees. Fast, with great patterns,
choke can blow some times. I helps here and 115 pellets hit the the Triple is a unique solution to the
used three differing cartridges- board split 68 outer and 47 inner; semi automatic three shot alternative.
again, on the rabbits, a good density If I were to be super critical, the
HULL HIGH for some rabbit pie. barrel selector and ejectors would
PHEASANT 3 INCH All cartridges functioned very be nice but too expensive, as the
This is a plastic wadded 3inch case, well and recoil was non-existent and guide price of £1,690 is all its money
loaded with 19 grams of No. 6 shot quick fire plinking at static clays, and out of the reach on many. Still
and is a fantastic 410 cartridge that plastic water jugs and cardboard cut a lovely little 410 gauge. wg
I use regularly. Superb patterns
with this load of 111 pellets within
30 inches spread, with 56 outer TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Eley Extra Long subsonic loads throw a good, dense and an even 55 inner strikes. z NAME Akkar Triple Crown
pattern in any choke That’s a ½ choke too. Really good, z CALIBRE: 410 gauge
even with the cylinder choke at z TYPE: Triple barrelled
one trigger blade only, and no 25 yards, with enough pellets z ACTION: Monobloc
barrel selector, you have to shoot hitting a rabbit to dispatch. z BARRELS: 30”
the barrels in one sequence only. z CHAMBER: 3”
One pull of the trigger and REMINGTON z CHOKES: Multi choke 5 supplied.
the right barrel fires, a second EXPRESS 3 INCH z TOP RIB WIDTH: 5 mm
pull and the left barrel shoots and Remington’s 3inch offering has a z WEIGHT: 3.3kg
finally the third pull fires the third, 11/16 oz or 18 gram load of No. 6 z STOCK: Walnut, Oil finished
top barrel. Due to the sequential shot. These are expensive but really z LENGTH OF PULL: 14.5 inch
firing, you can set up the Triple with good, hard hitting 410 rounds. I z RECOIL PAD: Solid black recoil pad
open chokes first and then getting had a great 105 total pellet strike, z LENGTH: 47.25 inch
tighter for normal use in the field or with an even 57 outer and 48 inner z PRICE: Around £1,690.00
swap around for tight and getting pellet distribution. On the rabbits, z CONTACT: Edgar Brothers.
more open for incoming game. a good density of shot around www.edgarbrothers.com
The firing sequence is actually the head and neck section.
SHOTGUN | Winchester Select English Field
Selective
The Winchester Select
reminds so much of the
old 101 model, it is well
Breeding
Bruce Potts is reminded of a couple of old friends when he tests
made, affordable and a
great pigeon gun the new Select English Field Over and Under from Winchester…
Winchester shotguns name I guess. The forend is slim

always, always handle and has a Schnabel tip with large,
superbly and this Select well chequered panelling, which
model was no exception. also adorns the slimmer pistol grip
You have 12 gauge as the that has no palm swell. There is
only option but a full set of minimal cast and the comb height
chokes, flush fit, in a typical is quite low and with a length of
red plastic case and choice pull of 14.25 inches, this Select
of 26 or 28 barrel lengths, stock is good for all sizes of
as well as these 30 inchers. shooters and even left hookers.
The restrained classic English Well executed engraving on The only part I am not keen on
looks are to my liking, as are the a coin finished exterior and is the slim plastic butt plate, I like a
engraving and walnut finish, £1,295 Beretta type mechanism beneath slim pad but rubber with a plastic
buys a nice ‘just use it’ shotgun. top to allow smooth shouldering. I
which translates into better speed Plus chokes but you can get some do like the oiled finish that gradually
BARRELS AND CHOKES and patterns. Instead of the usual Briley Signature extended chokes improves with use and handling
The nicely blued barrels are marked 18.4mm bore internal diameter, to fit if you like, as these come to enrich the walnut beneath and
‘Made in Belgium’ and assembled in you have 18.85mm diameter; you standard on the Winchester Select further aid in weather proofing.
Portugal by Browning Viana. I had therefore have less friction, for higher Energy model. These Selects are
the 30” length and the balance was velocity, a better penetration down made by Browning in Belgium ACTION TRIGGER
excellent, just in front of the action. range and a more even pattern, as and carry a two-year warranty. AND SAFETY
They have a 6mm rib and there is the shot column is not as restricted This Select model now fashions a
a single white bead at the muzzle. or deformed as it travels down the STOCK slimmed down action too, to reduce
There are 14 small vents in the top rib barrel. These barrels are steel shot The walnut stock is more streamlined weight and lower the profile. Typically
to aid cooling but the centre rib that proofed, so offering peace of mind. than its predecessors, as it is lighter Winchester, is the silver-sided action
joins the barrels is concave and solid You get five chokes and so, with profiled for a better weight saving, faces and base. This is coin finished
for 22 inches of the barrels’ length. the steel-proofed, 3-inch chambered, as well as improved handling. It’s and enhanced by laser cut engraving
Internally, the barrels are mirror steel proofed barrels you can shoot good, and although plain in places, of fine scroll work to the sides, base
finished and chrome-lined and any game that is placed in front really makes this Select look like with Winchester cartouche, top and
use the Back Bored technology, of you, legally. These are Invector an older English gun, hence the opening lever. It is small but the
The Select English is both an elegant and very well thought

out and built 12 gauge for all round shotgun duties
Internally, the barrels are

chrome-lined for longevity
Winchester Select English Field | SHOTGUN
black fill in colour really makes it pop

to define the scroll work, classy. Hull Super Fast Pigeon
The action is a typical boxlock loads accounted for pigeon
design but is very Beretta inspired as well as corvids in a
in form. It has a steel action and timely and efficient manner
the barrels open on a twin stub or
trunnions and the barrels lock via
the twin bolts that protrude from the
action face into tapered rebuttments
in the barrel monobloc. A large
lug at the base of the monobloc
locks into the action bottom so
a good safe, tight lock up.
The Winchester Select has
inertia type strikers and has a non-
automatic safety and the opening
lever has moulded in chequering and
the barrel selector lever and safety
have a raised pyramidal design. To
the right and the lower barrel is fired
first and to the left selects the top
barrel first. The trigger is wide and
smooth with a silvered finish and has
a large trigger guard to accommodate
a gloved hand. The trigger blade is
non-adjustable but to me the length
of pull and trigger were fine.
FIELD TEST
The Select model follows the older
Supreme and is a better handling
and lighter version of this model.
This transfers into a better handling
shotgun all-round and a shotgun that
has a good pointability and natural
swing. As such, you have a shotgun
that will suits a shotgunner that
just wants one gun to shoot game,
clays and pigeon/vermin - suits me!
Although you have a selection of I actually liked the light and figured walnut stock,
chokes, I fitted the ¼ and ½ choke, although that plastic butt plate is not to my liking
as these and the 30 inch barrels
would be a nice all round mix. A set of casing. Again, I was using No. 6 shot
26 inches would also be really nice as but this time a 29-gram load, which
a ‘get in the woods, fast swing option’, meant a very good 201 pellet strikes
probably my preferred length. At 30 total. More than the larger 30 gram
yards the patterns were shot using loads tested earlier, just shows you
the ½ choke, top barrel in this case. need to test each load. There were
144 pellets in the outer sectors
ELEY PIGEON SELECT and 57 within the inner 15-inch
This has a plastic wadded 2 ¾ inch circle, this cartridge patterns very
(70mm) case and has a payload of evenly and hits hard, a great load.
30 grams of No. 6 shot in a red case. Jake and I were invited on a
At 30 yards, I had 184 pellets hit, vermin day on a nearby shoot for
with a ratio of 63 pellets in the inner pigeon and the black stuff and loaded
sector and 121 in the outer regions. with the Super Fast Pigeon we had a
A great pigeon load for wood or Chrome lined bores and very well finished; the barrel A full set of chokes is included and being steel proofed great day at some seriously fast and
selectors are smooth to operate can shot a variety of loads safely
field, as well as game in season. wary pigeons, the way they should
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION be. The Winchester felt like my old
CLEVER MIRAGE GAME z MANUFACTURER: Winchester 101 and shot as well and it was hard
This is a fibre wadded game load z MODEL: Select English Field giving it make at the end of the test.
with a 30-gram load of No. 6 shot z TYPE: O/U
inside a blue plastic 2.5-inch hull z BARREL: 30 inch tested CONCLUSION
and high brass rim. At 30 yards, z CALIBRE: 12g only Yes, it might look like a run of the
I had a total of 179 pellets hit the z CHOKE: 5 Multi choke mill 12-gauge shotgun that you
pattern boards, with 126 in the outer z STOCK: Walnut, pistol grip sporter could pick up off the gunsmith’s
30 inch and 51 in the inner 15-inch z TRIGGER: Single Select rack, but the Winchester pedigree
sector. A good, even pattern with z WEIGHT: 7.45 lbs has ironed out any issues over the
few holes for game to fly through. z OVERALL LENGTH: 47.5 inches years to deliver a really smart and
z LENGTH OF PULL: 14.25 inches reliable shotgun that can turn itself
HULL SUPER z PRICE: £1,295 to most shotgun disciplines.
FAST PIGEON z CONTACT: International Sports Brands. She handles superbly, is great
I had the 70mm fibre wadded case www.winchesterguns.com value and drops game. What more
version, with see through blue plastic do you want in a shotgun? wg
SHOTGUN | Huglu 103D 410
Hu Are Ya?
Great for some
vermin control along
the hedgerows but
also used by many a
clay shooter too
Bruce Potts looks at an affordable 410 Over & Under, the impressive Huglu 103D…
Huglu produce well-made alternative for younger or smaller long and has an angled rake, which very good and has a deep polished
guns at reasonable prices framed shooters. The 103D is a not only looks good but also allows blue, contrasting the silvered action
and their smaller calibre lovely little 410 model, with an a relaxed but firm grip to the stock. well. You have a solid mid rib with a
guns are all proportioned over and under configuration with There is no palm swell and it does ventilated top rib that is 8mm wide
to the calibre, and as such, a slim line action, non-ejector and not need it either but the chequering and has a single white bead at the
form a really nice compact 28 inch barrels with fixed chokes; of flat diamond form is a bit to muzzle, which is all you need.
and fast handling shotgun. you have a walnut stock and shallow to be effective but is better This model is a non-ejector,
This is ideal not only for the seasoned plastic carry case all for £760 on the forend. This is 9.25” long, with a single cross bar forcing the
shot wanting to sharpen up their with a bull nose tip and almost wrap fired cases out of the chambers
game but also as a cost-effective STOCK around chequering; again, allowing enough so that you can pick
The stock is a bit plain looking for a confident hold in all weathers. them out. However, you do have
a Turkish gun; however, its slim the addition of a jewelled finish
design and non-biased geometry BARRELS monobloc that is evident when the
makes it very easy to shoot. There The barrels are well struck off at Huglu is opened. They are stamped
is an overall medium brown colour the muzzles and have affixed choke ‘Made in Turkey’ and ‘10.3 CIP
with a small amount of figuring and configuration. Top barrel is full and S’ proofed’, so good up to 3 inch
the whole, including the forend, is bottom barrel is ½ or modified. loads and steel if needed and the
protected with a matt lacquer, which These chokes seem reasonably inner surfaces are hard-chromed.
is a tough, weather-proof finish long and the bores not overly tight
that is fine for the intended use. with a standard length forcing cone ACTION
There is a low straight comb for in front of the chambers. Being 28 Small, trim and compact best
a good cheek weld to the stock and inches long, they are a typical size, describes the Huglu 103D, with a
a small amount of right cast, but in although a set of 30 inchers for slim line of 55mm height and 35mm
Fixed chokes are all you both shoulders, it shoots fine, with clay comps is available. I like open- width. You have a bright polished
need and the Huglu threw
some lovely patterns too
good eye alignment down the rib. choked, shorter 26 or 24 inch tubes finish to the whole action, with
I really like the pistol grip, as it is for close cover work. The finish is captive pins to articulate barrels
Huglu 103D 410 | SHOTGUN
The Huglu 103D is a very elegant looking

and handling 410, lightweight, well made
and great value for money
½ choke with two dots showing. shooting and I like them for ferals shot really well indeed and shows
The action or hammers are also and rats. That’s because you well-priced guns can also shoot.
mechanical; each pull of the trigger have a large amount of shot. What is also noticeable
activates a sear and does not rely For the payload size, here it about the Huglu is that its light
on inertia to set the hammers, was 14 grams but with No. 9 shot weight is well balanced with the
being a smaller 410 gauge. that makes a difference. At 25 28 inch barrels and that long,
yards, I had a total of 174 pellets raked grip does produce quick
FIELD TEST strikes in 30”, of which 123 pellets and direct swing, as you need it.
For the 410 gauge tests, I set evenly spread around the margins
up the 30-inch pattern boards and a dense 51 pellets with the CONCLUSIONS
at 25 yards and because most inner 15”. A very good load and I certainly have a soft spot for the
people shoot 410s on full choke, actually quite hot too, i.e. fast. wee 410 gauge, it suits my style
I chose the top barrel for these Hull High Pheasant is a of shooting, and far from being
tests. I had four loads to test cartridge from the Extreme a novice’s round, it makes for
and all performed very well. cartridge range that is designed for challenging and rewarding hunting
top performance. Like the Fiocchi trips. The Huglu 103D is the ideal
FIOCCHI MAGNUM Magnum, it has a 19-gram load shotgun in size, reliability and price to
I really have grown to like this load, of No. 6 shot but I had a better suit that need. Some ejectors would
as it offers very good performance, overall pellet distribution. With a be nice, but would make it more
although the No. 6 shot pellet size total 114 pellet strikes of which 82 expensive and not really needed, but
restricts the number of pellets and were really symmetrical around best of all were those great patterns.
sometimes a pattern can be a bit the pattern board and a nice 32 That’s the point really; like a rifle,
sparse. This was a 19-gram load pellet hits to the centre. This load if it isn’t accurate, is not worth any
and I had a total of 95 pellets on would be a very good all-round money, in my view, this Huglu exceeds
the board, with 58 in the outer hunting load in this Huglu, as it its price tag in performance. wg
sectors and 37 in the inner 15”.
Well distributed but a few holes.
REMINGTON z NAME Huglu
EXPRESS 3 INCH z MODEL: 103D
embedded into the front of the These may be expensive coming z TYPE: Over and Under
action walls. For decoration, there from the USA but they are one of z CALIBRE: 410 bore
is interspersed engraving of scrolls, the best 410 cartridges out there. z BARRELS: 28 inch, (30 inch available)
petals and Huglu’s trademark top of You have a 11/16th shot weight z CHOKES: Fixed, ½ and full
lever in gilt. Barrel locks or lumps charge of No. 6 pellets but this z TOP RIB WIDTH: 8mm
lock through the action base and time the Huglu shot a total of 103 z WEIGHT: 5.95 lbs
are blued. The top lever has no pellets on target with 34 well z OVERALL LENGTH: 45.5 inch
chequering and is smooth and also spread inner strikes and 69 outer z CHAMBER: 3 inch, 76mm
quite small but functioned fine. hits and very few holes. A very good z STOCK: Walnut, Oil finished
You have a non-auto safety, all rounder this load in the Huglu. z LENGTH OF PULL: 14.75”
which is the typical lozenge shape, z RECOIL PAD: Solid rubber black.
with the barrel selector set into it, GAME BORE TARGET z PRICE: £760
z CONTACT: Range-Right Ltd.
left is for top barrel i.e. full choke This is a load specifically aimed
and one dot showing and right is at the clay shooter who likes
for the bottom barrel and therefore the challenge of small bore clay
The stock will suit left or right handers I like the long, slim rake of the pistol grip
but was quite plain on this gun tested and it greatly aids in the superb handling
WGM/18/50B/f
Pump & Semi-auto Shotgun Listings | SHOTGUN
Pump & Semi-auto

SHOTGUN GUIDE
By Mark Stone
The fortunes of the single-

barrel shotgun have
continued to wax and wane.
Just like virtually everything else,
shotgun types fall in and out of favour;
in the main, the double-barreled
smoothbores once again currently the
more fashionable. The upside is that
whether its gas operated, powered
by inertia or the humble break-barrel
(and apart from the odd exception)
these shotguns still represent
outstanding value for money.
Taking the 3-shot semi-auto
as the prime example, since this gamekeepers’ shotguns of choice,
tends to be the type of single-barrel those that drip carbon inserts along
shotgun most buyers opt for, any with high-end, exhibition grade
greater capacity requiring a Section walnut European hunting models.
1 Firearms Certificate, the semi is The other slight downside is that
starting to become the second or in some areas of shotgun, shooting
even third shotgun. Why you might semi-autos and pump-actions are
ask? Well, I’ll tell you! For many, still regarded with mistrust and
their double is still the shotgun of ignorance. Ironic that this is mainly
choice but the flexibility of a semi in the UK; in the rest of Europe,
has its attractions, mainly due to semi-autos, especially some of the
the style’s flexibility. Clays, vermin, more ornate Italian examples, are
wildfowl are the semis natural quarry, more than acceptable around game
whilst a majority of cheaper models shoots, even on the prestigious driven
come in at less than a £1,000. venues. Ultimately, the semi-auto or
Alternatively, there are pump-action still represents one of
dedicated wildfowler models, out the hardest working shotguns you’re
and out competition versions, likely to own, gamekeepers, vermin
along with the options of camo controllers and pigeon shooters
or black finished, ultra-resilient rarely if ever separated from their
synthetic that have become the single-barrel tool of the trade.
SHOTGUN | Pump & Semi-auto Shotgun Listings
BERNARDELLI
Distributor: Norgas Cartridge
Company.
www.norgascartridges.co.uk
Imported into the UK by John Webster

and the Norgas Cartridge Company,
Bernardelli have undergone a cessation
in production, as the Italian maker
ARMSAN evaluates their models and production
Contact: Highland Outdoors. www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
systems. It would seem however that
they are still available. Considered a
Imported by Highland Outdoors, the full range of Phenoma range offers a little more style. As with little bit different, buyers can select from
Armsan gas driven semi-autos is now firmly the A612, the Phenomas are available with a the Mega, Mega Silver, Mega Sporting,
established. The A612s and A620s are based variety of finishes that, with the gun’s more stylish Synthetic, Camo, Levriero, Anniversary
around the same basic, yet highly efficient, alloy looks, adds a new dimension to the Armsan and Anniversary Ceramica in either 12
receiver; all the shooter has to do is select from portfolio, along with the bronze receiver MMXVI or 20g. Attractive and efficient guns,
an increasing number of grades that include Limited Edition 10th Anniversary model. which being Italian, means that there’s
action finishes, wood stocks and forends, high Turkish built, one thing you can safely say competition and game versions; these
gloss, carbon fibre and camo effect, rubberised about the Armsan range, is that they’re well single-barreled shotguns shoot extremely
synthetic along with whatever barrel length suits screwed together, whilst offering a wide variety of well and better still are a sensible price.
their needs. styles all at sensible prices. And should you All loosely based around the same
There are also two junior models that come notice, the Armsans look remarkably like another receiver, be it 12g or 20g, your main
with a 26” barrel and two stocks; one, a junior famous Italian offering, you’d be right! More or concern is which grade and finish will
length of pull and one an adult length of pull for, less, an exact copy of shall we say the ‘trident suit you the best. So, if you’ve never
when junior grows up a bit. For those looking for badged’ shotguns, it’s one of the overriding heard of Bernardelli, go and seek one
something maybe slightly upmarket, the Armsan factors in the Armsan reliability. out, it’ll be more than worth the effort.
BAIKAL, IRON ARMI, MOSSBERG & ADLER STEALTH

ATA Contact: York Guns. www.yorkguns.com
Contact: Sportsman Gun Centre Ltd.
www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk With the various Russian embargos in place, York Guns have just a few left on
their shelves but a healthy supply of spare parts should you need them. The
Another Turkish offering that draws influence from an Italian shame of it all is that basic and tough as they are, this is currently as good as it
classic. Available in 12g, 20g and 28g like many, the ATA gets with Baikal’s semi-autos. A semi-auto you can shoot with and in all
range is based around one single, time proven action design. probability, lever a 4x4 out of a ditch with, providing it’s unloaded of course!
All referred to as Venza, the gas system uses a more or less Overtly Russian in name, the 12H18MM is or was available in either 12g or 410,
unique pressure control system that means the cyclic action with the 12HI18EM in 20g only. And, if there’s one thing a single-shot will teach
works at its fastest and most efficient dependant on load you, it’s how to hunt and make that single shot count.
size. Slight problem is, it occasionally doesn’t work with With the Baikal now more or less unavailable, York Guns are now stocking
some cartridges, so make sure you try your Venza with their new range of heavily moderated Adler Stealths. Based, as the name infers,
them before setting out on a day’s shooting. That aside, around an Adler single-barrel, these specialist shotguns are still the number one
ATA’s Venza are an attractive, modern semi-auto that choice of the vermin exterminator or those who need an almost silent discharge
handles and shoot noticeably well. And, like most of their shotgun, be it 12g, 20g or the most popular of the lot, the 410.
Turkish shotguns, they’re attractively priced. The Mossbergs haven’t really changed, the M535 Duck Commander range in
both semi-auto and pump-action is available in a variety of camouflage pattern
finishes and inspired by the television series. Elsewhere, the main model ranges
have more or less remained the same, the 935 and 930 gas operated shotguns
intended for those who work their guns hard, whilst the 500 and more
conventional 535 pumps some of the hardest working tools a keeper or
demanding shotgunner will pick up.
New to York Guns, is the Iron Armi semi-auto. A collaboration between Iron
Armi and ToniSystem, this 12g competition gasser comes with a bright, anodized
metallic blue Ergal receiver, top rib, mag and slider, with a black synthetic stock
and forend. Incredibly stylish, this new competition 12g semi could seriously
catch on.
BERETTA, BENELLI & FRANCHI

Contact: GMK Ltd. www.gmk.co.uk
When it comes to semi-autos, it’s still Elsewhere, the A400 Xplor remains
the Beretta name that tends to rule part of the Italian giant’s game gun
the roost. The Italian giant has been range although the gun is more than
making, developing and designing able as a clay breaker. Complete with
them for years, many of their older a stylish bronze finished receiver,
designs now blatantly copied by the left-hander is available with or
certain of the Turkish makers, so without the Kick-Off recoil reduction
good are they. Undergoing constant systems, lefties can select from
development, Beretta, Benelli and to either 26” or 28” barrel lengths.
a lesser degree Franchi single-barrel Elsewhere within the competition
shotguns have nearly always been range, it’s the A400 that leads the
considered as offering the latest way. Starting with the distinct blue
cutting-edge designs and technology action A400 Parallel Target, this Trap
based on tried and tested expertise. orientated 12g has a raised Monte
The Beretta 1301is a black, Carlo style comb and a stepped to all shooters; clays, wildfowl, Elsewhere, the Compact Swift models
no-nonsense synthetic FAC spec 10-8mm tapering vented rib. But, with crows and vermin all falling to the in 12 and 20g Comfortech, along
high-capacity 12-bore that errs a selection of stock shims and the Outlander’s attentions with equal with a 20g Montefeltro and a 12g
towards the Practical shooter, along facility to customise the stock, the aplomb. Available with a selection Power Bore and Black Raffaellos
with the A400 Action complete with Parallel is also intended for Sporting of barrel lengths, Beretta have reduce the length of pull plus a
its unique brown-bronze lightweight targets, along with the facility to fit also taken measures to ensure left-handed 20g M2 Comfortech
alloy anodised receiver. The shooter the optional Balance Cap System. that they’ve kept their prices complete the latest offerings.
can, if the mood so takes them, fit Along similar lines to the Parallel competitive, the onslaught of Alongside the familiar Raffaello
one of Beretta’s Gun Pods to the Target, but more extreme, the A400 cheaper copies taking its toll. and the top end Supersport 12-bore,
Action, which allows them to keep Xcel Multitarget, a 12g semi-auto Boasting wallet wilting prices, the Montefeltro models include
a record of how many shots their designed as a serious all-rounded. but still rated by many as the ultimate various grades and bores including
gun has discharged, along with the Complete with an adjustable Grade semi-auto, Benelli continue to offer Crio 28, one of the smallest, lightest
temperature and other minor details. 2.5+ walnut stock and a micro- what at times are the ultimate inertia yet most efficient 28-bore semi-
A novel addition but do remember, adjustable high rib, the matte silvered driven semi-autos, the Raffaello a autos manufactured, the 2.75kg
the one thing the Pod won’t do action utilises Beretta’s BLink prime example. Named the Legacy, Montefeltro Woodcock adds an
is make you a better shooter! mechanism, along with an oversized this European style game gun unusual twist to the conventional take.
There is a left-handed version bolt handle and bolt release, while the features exquisite walnut, along with Complete with a carbon rib,
of Beretta’s already well established optional balance cap system allows the most delicate of game bird and reduction in weight has also been
3½” chambered A400 Xtreme, the shooter to alter and optimise the game scene engraving; the Legacy achieved by reducing the magazine
so allowing the leftie wildfowler handling to their exact requirements. typifies the European attitude towards length, the Woodcock holding only
to take full advantage of Beretta’s An excellent all-rounder, the game shooting and the guns that are two rounds, one in the magazine
latest single-barreled technology. Outlander model is all things considered more than acceptable. the other in the chamber, which
Likewise, the Powerbore in turn has allowed a shorter,
complete with the outstandingly lighter forend to be fitted, plus a
efficient Progressive Comfort modified walnut stock designed to
intelligent recoil reduction system, keep the shooter’s hand in a more
elegant looks, high grade walnut comfortable position when walking-
and Crio specification barrel is up the lightening quick birds from
still considered to be Benelli’s which the model takes its name.
fastest handling all-rounder, while Benelli also still manufacture
the two-tone, two-piece receiver their famed polymer-framed Nova
and ultra-fast response give this and Super Nova pump-action
new Benelli capabilities beyond 12-bores. Utilising the very latest
most shooter’s expectations. technology, these hardcore
Slightly less aggressive in 12-bores are a favourite with
technological terms, although still game shooters, gamekeepers and
as advanced as they can get them, armed services alike. And, for a
the Raffaello Executive and 50th shotgun that carries the Benelli
Anniversary feature many of the name, they aren’t badly priced.
Powerbore’s advancements but this Franchi is one of the oldest
time with a smooth and elegant names in gun manufacturing but
two-tone receiver, gold inlays and one that for quite a while suffered
high grade furniture. Stunningly from virtually being ignored. The
quick to shoot with and complete range of Franchi semi-autos are
with Benelli’s legendary handling the Intensity, Affinity One Compact,
and balance, as a more affordable Affinity One Sporting and the basic
all-rounder Benelli enthusiasts need Affinity. Now inertia driven, since
look no further. And, like any Benelli, they’re able to draw on Benelli
once you’ve used one you’ll never go technology, apart from their quality
back to anything else, the looks, feel of construction, buyers can buy a
and performance truly exceptional. genuine Italian semi-auto for the
At the opposite end of the Benelli price of a Turkish semi-auto. And one
range, the M2 Essential remains thing I can more or less guarantee,
the ideal introduction to these is that in most instances, the quality
distinctive shotguns, the extended is immeasurably better. Never seen
red mag tube and red detailing a Franchi? I seriously suggest
of the M2SP singularly striking. you go and take a look at one.
BREDA
Distributor: Viking Arms Ltd.
www.vikingarms.com
Forget the Dutch name, Breda semi-auto shotguns actually to the 930i’s benefit, given that the rotating bolt head, is striking to look at, while
come out of Italy. A brand that over the years inertia system is the best in the business. the gun is fitted with what’s described as semi-
has been imported by a variety of companies, Chambered for 3” rounds, with the option fancy oiled walnut and an adjustable stock.
it would now seem to be Viking Arms who are of either a 28” or 30” extended multi-choke There’s also a series of adjustable weights that
making a success of the Breda brand. Called barrel, Breda have always imbued their semi- allow the shooter to balance the 930i to their
the 930i, this inertia driven 12g once again autos with plenty of style, this competition exact requirements. Breda at times feel rather
owes the greater part of its existence to Benelli, orientated semi no is exception. The two-tone, big, but if you’re after something a little bit
since that’s inherently what it is. That said, it’s two-piece Ergal alloy receiver, complete with different, Breda’s 930i could be the way to go.
BROWNING AND WINCHESTER

Contact: International Sports Brands. www.browning.eu
Browning’s reintroduction of the ribs or rounded profiles to have to
iconic A5 still divides opinion. look over, while Browning’s engineers
Traditionalists still can’t accept it, have succeeded in replicating the
whilst new customers are still baffled feel, handling and ‘Speed Load’
by the ‘Hog Back’ shape. Where the facility of what went before.
modern A5 differs from what went The other constants are that
before, is in the fact that the barrel is the inertia recoil system, known as
fixed, the original’s inertia mechanism the ‘Kinetic Drive’, is now located
incorporating a sliding barrel, but within the bolt and stock, the sliding
the A5 is meant as an evolution of barrel now resigned to history. Other
what went before. Set to carry the benefits include the use of Browning’s
A5 name and model into the future, new Invector DS multi-choke system
besides the original line-up, the and the fitment of an InflexII recoil
overtly ornate Ultimate Partridges pad. Likewise, the gun that donated the Maxus One Composite has been There’s still the distinct red
and Ultimate Ducks now add purpose much of its technology to the A5, conceived to withstand anything anodised receiver and black
specific models to the A5 range. the gas driven Maxus, continues to and everything the shooter and the composite furniture of the SX3 Red
The famous ‘Sweet 16’ has gain in popularity, whilst the Maxus elements can throw at it. Described purposely designed as a top end
also returned, which as the name One entry level model continues by Browning as ‘all terrain’, this is the clay breaker, whilst those seeking
suggests, is a 16-bore. With original to increase the gun’s popularity. Maxus for the shooter who thrives a more conventional version, the
‘Sweet 16’ A5s commanding serious Following the now familiar in the worst conditions and expects standard SX3 in its various guises
money, the new version was a logical no-frills, back to basics, no nonsense, their 12g semi to do the same. fulfills most requirements. And
step. The main benefits being a 16g cheaper price ethos, for those looking In the case of Winchester, it’s for those looking to spend the
hits like a 12g, yet shoots and feels to own Browning reliability over the SX4 that now takes centre stage. minimum, the SXP pump-action
like a 20-bore. If there is a downside, external detailing, the One is the gun Looking remarkably like the gun it sits is still a cracking little shotgun.
it’s that ammo isn’t overly easy to get, to go for. Incorporating Browning’s alongside instead of replacing, the two One thing you have to
the selection is limited and can be latest back-bore barrel technology and more or less look identical, apart from bear in mind, is that whilst the
expensive. However, Auto 5 owners faster valve design are complimented minor detailing. The main difference Winchester name is in theory as
are more than likely to want one. by a faster trigger mechanism, plus is that the SX4 is for want of a better ‘All American’ as it comes, your
For those looking for a more magazine cut-off, the distinct forend term a more streamlined version of the semi-automatic is as Portuguese
workaday version, the new A5 lock and profile, turn-key magazine SX3, although for whatever reason it as it comes. Yes, folks! That’s
Camo Country in Mossy Oak more plug, significant reductions in recoil has rather unusual stock dimensions. where Winchesters are now made,
than looks the part and is the ideal and muzzle flip, all combined with Basically, it’ll either fit you or it won’t since with a degree of regret,
addition to the more basic range of defined looks and handling. and it doesn’t take a lot of working out. parent company Browning don’t
A5 semi-autos. The benefit of the And for those looking for an Personally, I’d stick with the SX3, since value the Winchester name quite
A5’s classic shape is instant the even more no nonsense version, is still the gun of choice for many. as much as the brand devotees.
moment you mount the gun, your
sight line is perfect, with no stepped
FABARM & GUERINI

Contact: Anglo Italian Arms. www.caesargueriniuk.com
The latest news from Fabarm’s for ducks and geese alike, is that irrespective of grade, these semi-autos 50:50 to 90:10. Add in Fabarm’s ExisHP
semi-auto output is the new all black Fabarm have now introduced are available with a selection of barrel extended chokes and the facility of
and anodised SDASS 2 Chasse the 12g Waterfowler Banshee. length and are purposely designed attaching an additional 42 grams of
Composite 12-gauge pump-action. Complete with a most striking and as lightweight, upland 12-bores, weight to the gun and these elegant
Technically an 8-shot, although for unusual camo finish, if it quacks these shotguns typify the European clay breakers are as overwhelming
UK shotgun shooters it’ll be reduced or honks, with a Banshee about attitude to a day’s walked-up hunting. on their targets as they are on style.
to 3-shot, the gun features all of you, it’ll end up in your gamebag. Clay breakers can select from One interesting move, is with
Fabarm’s latest, super fast shooting For the game shooter, it’s the the Velocity or Velocity LR models, Guerini’s acquisition of Fabarm, the
technology, Tribore barrel inner boring L4S in Black Hunter, Grey Hunter both of which feature a high rib or Guerini range of semi-automatic
and advanced choke engineering. or Deluxe Hunter grades that add and even higher, fully adjustable rib shotguns are no longer imported into
And like all Fabarm’s single-barrel some distinct looks and well-defined courtesy of a small thumb wheel. the UK. So, if you do own one or see
shotguns, it’ll be able to turn its profile that set them apart. Utilising This means that the shooter can a Guerini semi for sale, get it bought,
muzzle towards any type of target. what Fabarm call their pulse-piston, adjust their pattern distribution from since they’ll be becoming a rarity.
In most other respects, the
Fabarm range of single-barrel
shotguns has more or less remained
the same. Based around their unique
and faster than you’ll ever be XLR5
action, Fabarm’s semi-autos are still
predisposed towards competition,
high end hunting and if you’ve got
the appropriate ticket, practical,
and tactical shotgunning. Boasting
one of the fastest cycling systems
available, Fabarm’s gas system is
unique in concept and layout. With
a polymer insert in the piston that
regulates the reloading, Fabarm have
been able to consign the traditional
valve to gas powered history.
The benefit is that provided
you keep your XLR action stoked
up with ammo, your Fabarm is
always ready to go; the downside
HUGLU
HATSAN Contact:
Contact: Edgar Brothers Ltd. www.edgarbrothers.com Range Right Ltd.
The shotgun that launched you or the weather can throw at a degree the shooter can hardly
the Turkish semi-auto shotgun it. The black anodised receiver is tell the Xtreme has done its job. Regarded as the best of
revolution, Hatsan are now matched by the black synthetic There’s also the pink Muddy the Turkish shotguns,
considered the oldest of their furniture, the forend incorporating Girl for the lady shooter looking the Huglu Atrox Standard
type. Equally, they tend at times Picatinny rails for the fitment of for a semi-auto with a feminine and GX Camo have now
to suffer from quality fluctuations, torches or whatever. Complete touch. For those who prefer their made an appearance.
which have had an effect on with 3” chambers, a large rubber Escorts to be slightly more basic Both 12g the difference
their reputation. Overtly Italian, butt pad, five extended chokes but still reliable and efficient, the is that the Atrox is a 28”
top of the Hatsan range is the are included in the package as more familiar Magnum models black synthetic pump-
gas powered Missione that is Hatsan’s smart valve system. are still available. All inherently action, the GX a full camo
boasts top grade walnut, a For those looking for a more based on Beretta’s 300 series, or conventional walnut
champagne coloured receiver conventional Hatsan, there’s the buyers can choose either 12 furniture gasser with either
complete with stylish engraving walnut furniture SupremeMax or 20 bores along with wood, a 28” or 30” barrel and
mated to one of the glossy black or the synthetic XtremeMax and black synthetic or a variety of both come with a full set
barrels. There’s also the camo Escort Wood, these hunting camo finishes, namely Mossy of five multi-chokes. As
Syn Moob that’s become a firm shotguns designed to cycle Oak, Break-Up, Shadow Grass with all Turkish semi-autos
favourite with pigeon shooters everything from 24g to 66g loads. and Obsession or the Luxano or pumps, the Atrox and
and Supreme WAL that embodies Based around Hatsan’s SmartMax version boasting an upmarket GX have been designed
classic lines and looks. valve, the system self-regulates two-tone receiver with inlays, with no compromise
Called the Escort Vermin, the each cartridge load by load. oiled walnut stock and forend conditions in mind and
latest Hatsan has been designed Similarly, no matter how big the plus both 26” and 28” barrels should prove their worth
to be the most rugged, reliable cartridge, the perceptible recoil as part of the package. under all conditions.
and down to earth 12-gauge that’ll is virtually non-existent to
cope with anything
PIETTA MAROCCHI
Contact: Henry Krank Ltd. www.henrykrank.com Contact: Viking Arms Ltd
www.vikingarms.com
UK shooters still owe importers Henry Krank a big thank-you for continuing to import these
genuinely undervalued semi-autos. Not renowned for updating their semis on a regular basis, Viking Arms are now making
Pietta still produce a range of honest, no frills shotguns that are more than worthy of any a success of the Italian maker
shotgunner’s attention. The 20g Ghibli is as good a semi as you could want, whilst the gas driven Marocchi and their SuperSJ range
Mistral 3 is without doubt Pietta’s number one model, the inertia powered Zephyrus an old of semi-autos. Featuring a newly
fashioned single barrel that’s delightfully soft to shoot. profiled receiver, fine detailed
Identical in appearance and price, all three models represent great value for money, whilst engraving, quality walnut and
offering the shooter a basic, rugged and reliable design, wrapped up in a minimal selection of an ultra-modern design, this
grades. Excellent shotguns in either guise, as to why the Pietta range isn’t more popular still new semi-auto will continue
remains a mystery, especially for those looking for what at heart remains straightforward old the Marocchi tradition
school shotguns. of delicately balanced,
fast handling semis
they been renowned
for many years.
REMINGTON
Contact: Raytrade UK, www.raytradeuk.co.uk
Apart from the V3 Field Sport, a 3” chambered the user doesn’t need to clean the Versamax for
semi designed for Magnum loads and available literally thousands or rounds. Available in black
in Mossy Oak and Blades camo there’s nothing synthetic and camo, the Versamax still represents
else new currently. The 1100 semis and almost a significant change in Remington’s direction. w
mythical 870 pumps remain some of the shooting And whilst there are still shooters who will
world’s most iconic single-barreled shotguns, it’s almost sell their soul for an 1100G3 exhibition
once again Remington’s pricing structure that grade gasser, the legendary 870 Wingmaster
counts against them, along with the fact that most pump still continues find new enthusiasts
of their guns are now considered old fashioned. over sixty years after they were first launched.
The most revolutionary of Remington’s semi- The best-selling shotgun in the world, with
autos is the Versamax. Innovative in concept and over eleven million sold, the silky-smooth
design, the gun is superb to shoot, whilst the self- action, unfailing reliability and genuine
cleaning system genuinely works, meaning that ‘old school’ looks still seduce buyers.
REVO
Contact: Sportsman Gun Centre.
Sportsman Gun Centre’s own brand, these Turkish built semis

cover a vast range of styles and potential uses. Basically, if there
isn’t a Revo semi or pump to suit you then you don’t actually want
one. The Matrix range offers camo and black synthetic, along with
28” or 30” barrels plus the option of an FAC 5-shot. The only
Revo that defies logic are the Duo and the tactical A-TAC Force.
UTAS
Contact: Cheshire Gun Room
www.cheshiregunroom.com
The UTAS XTR-12 is a box-fed, semi-auto 12- bore

shotgun styled after the AR15 rifle. It feeds from a
5-round magazine but 10-rounders are available
at an extra £48. The carbine-style stock is
length adjustable with a rubber buttpad;
an ergonomic pistol grip and muzzle
brake are also fitted. The alloy forend
has attachment points for grips etc.
and a full-length Picatinny rail is
machined into the tops of the
receiver and handguard.
The base model (in
black) is £899 but
there is also a range
of coloured finishes STOEGER
available for £945. Contact: GMK Ltd. www.gmk.co.uk
UTAS XTR12 SEMI AUTO
US company Stoeger make a wide selection of shotguns, from pump action models
such as the P3500, which has dual action bars, a chrome-lined barrel and a rotating
bolt head to the competition ready M3K 3-Gun semi-automatic that features a black
synthetic stock and enlarged bolt handle and bolt release. Stoeger shotguns provide
years of reliable service and are built to last; they are however affordable and great
value for money.
WEATHERBY
Contact: Sportsman Gun Centre.
Once again, another all-American shotgun that now has rarely if ever
seen Mom’s apple pie. Mention the name Weatherby to most shooters
and they’ll tell you they make rifles most notably the famous Weatherby
Magnum. But there’s also the semi-auto shotguns distributed by the
Sportsman Gun Centre. Built on Weatherby’s behalf in Turkey, whilst the
gas-powered SA-08 is 12g only, the PA-08 can be had in 12 and 20-bore,
both models available with 26” and 28” barrels. Similarly, the finishes
include the standard blued metal and walnut or black synthetic along
with camo effect, each one is fully steel proofed and multi-choked.
There also the SA-08 that’s now available in 28g along with the
SA-08 Waterfowler, this 3” Magnum gasser available with 26” and 28”
barrels and resplendent in Max5 Camo along with the PA-08 Waterfowler
pump-action. A sizable range of semi-autos that once again tempt the
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SHOTGUN | Remington 870 12g
Pump It Up!
That design has changed little over sixty

years and it is still a great pump action
Remington’s 870 pump action shotgun is a classic design

but has it still got what it takes? Bruce Potts investigates…
The Remington the 28-inch barrel and weighs vents, with a single silver sighting ACTION, TRIGGER
870 pump action’s only 6.25 lbs. Available in 12, 20, bead and is finished in matt AND SAFETY
advertising tag line used 28 and 410 cals only in some blue like the action; so, practical That sloped rear profile that
to be, “First name in models and a good choice of and muted for hunting use. adorns many Remington firearms
pumps and the last word stock options, the 870 is still You have a 3-inch chamber, remains and it is still machined
in dependability”. Designed a really good pump action. so good for all loads, including from a solid billet of steel. As with
in the early fifties, the overall steel. Those wanting the 3.5” the barrels, the finish is utilitarian
pump action design has changed BARREL mag loads can opt for the Express with a non-reflective surface. It’s
little with only external finish and In 12 gauge, you have a 26 or 28 Super Magnum model. Take not drilled or tapped for scope
stock designs really changing, inch barrel length options and I down remains the same.; unscrew mounts, which is unusual for a
apart from multi chokes and had the longer 28 incher. It comes the large knurled cap at the pump but other models in their
some loading improvements. with a single Rem Choke in ½ or end of the forend and remove, range are, so a gunsmith job
It’s hunting tool with an modified with a full range available. now simply slide off the barrel or side or saddle type mount is
overall length of 47.75” with The vented 7mm rib has 11 cooling to disengage from the action. needed if you want a red dot sight.
Remington 870 12g | SHOTGUN
The Rem 870 Express offers a no-nonsense,

reliable pump action with a practical finish If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
and stock designed for real hunters
The bolt has a non-rotating head a cartridge from mag to chamber,

but a good strong lock up into the regardless of make and size.
barrel tongue and extraction from a I chose a range of 12 gauge
large single extractor claw. Ejection shells to pattern and started with
is a single spur from the inner wall the Hull Steel Game. These are well
of the action; the faster you pump, suited to the Remmy, as the 870’s
the farther the empty case is thrown. lineage is well planted in wildfowl Austere looking, yes, but it’s what’s inside that matters and that’s
Cartridges are loaded via a lifter shooting category. This load had 32 a well-made and dependable design that will last a life time
that raises as the action is operated grams of FE4 steel pellets inside and
and with its newer slot cut into it firstly I was impressive with the mild
eliminates problems with binding. recoil. I was even more impressed
Also, to aid smooth cycling, there with the pattern! A lot of steel loads
are double action slide bars to stop are iffy at best. This Rem 870 shot
binding or twisting as you cycle/ these Hull Steel Game the best I have
pump the action. That term is banded seen. At 30 yards, I had a total of 164
around a lot but it does stop that pellets on the board, with a spread of
slight stop of the ‘pump’ that might 112 pellets in the outer sectors and
cause a hesitation for a second a very good and dense 52 pellets
A quite short length of pull but the recoil pad is
shot. With practice, it’s amazing within the 15 inches. If I were a duck good and the synthetic stock is hunter friendly
how fast you can operate an 870. or Goose I would be very scared!
The bolt locks in the rear position Next up, were the Lyalvale
with an empty mag as normal and Express Supreme Game, a completely
can be released by the small side different cartridge indeed. Designed
lever to the left of the trigger guard for game shooting, I had the larger
when pushed upward. The trigger is a No. 5 shot with a charge of 30
one-piece unit that is easily removed grams. A slight upward bias but
by drifting out the two pins that retain good spread, with a total of 99
You have a full-length forend with moulded in stippling
it. The safety is simplicity itself; a pellet strikes, of which I had an
push button cross bolt that blocks even 7 pellets in each of the four
the movement of the trigger blade. inner sectors for 28 strikes and the
It works and that’s all you need! remaining 71 pellets in the outer 30 Large single claw extractor and small ejector spur ensure
inches. They felt soft on the shoulder. a reliable cycling procedure
STOCK I had some Remington Spurshot
The Rem 870 comes in many stock in No. 4 shot size and a 34-gram
guises, wood, laminate, fancy walnut loading, so good and heavy. I had a
thumbhole and synthetic as here. total of 148 pellet strikes at 30 yards
You have a dual moulded black with the ½ choke, with a good, evenly
synthetic stock; there is no cast spread pattern too. 25 pellets struck
and it’s a bit short at 13.75 inches the inner 15 inches and 123 pellets to
but has a large rubber, very grippy the outer regions. A good all rounder.
Rem recoil pad called the Supercell Finally, a good pigeon load, I
recoil pad that absorbs recoil very had the Hull Special Pigeon. These
effectively and seems to move the are a long-range pigeon load and
stock with you. There is a moulded in use 32 grams of No. 6 shot with
sling swivel loop and slightly raised fibre wadding. The 870 shot a total
stippled panels to the pistol grip of 175 pellets into 30 inches and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
and forend. Balance is just in front a slight upward bias but dense 48 z NAME Remington 870 Express
of the action and has that heft of pellet inner strikes and 127 outer z CALIBRE: 12 gauge
a solidly built gun and I prefer the pellet hits. A very good pigeon or z BARREL: 28 inch
Express stock for every day use. It’s pheasant load for that matter. z CHOKES: Rem Choke Modified
exactly what you want on a work a z TOP RIB: 7mm
day pump action; hard-wearing and CONCLUSIONS z WEIGHT: 6.25lbs
practical. The forend is a good hand If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The z OVERALL LENGTH: 47.75 inch
filler, well rounded and broad with Remington 870 range remains z CHAMBER: 3 inch, 76mm
nicely scalloped finger grooves. a super dependable and very z TYPE: Pump
capable pump action shotgun. It z ACTION: Steel
IN THE FIELD throws some very good patterns, z STOCK: Black synthetic
With a shotgun, you need handling, and here, with its synthetic stock z LENGTH OF PULL: 13.75 inch
pointability and especially with a in the Express format, is ideally z RECOIL PAD: Solid rubber black.
pump, reliability and the Rem 870 suited for everyday shotgun duties. z PRICE: £510
has it all, it always has. I like the It’s nice to see it back amongst z CONTACT: Raytrade UK Ltd. www.raytradeuk.co.uk
confident way an 870 manipulates the gunsmiths’ racks again. wg
SHOTGUN | Stoeger M3K
Ready Made
Racknload gets to grips with the 3 Gun ready M3K from Stoeger…
The Stoeger M3K is a 3 Gun ready grip. Nothing special, just a bit loading and although I'm not great recess that runs either side on the
shotgun that is good to go straight of grip tape for where your pistol at quad loading myself, I found twin top of the forend. This is basically
out of the box. It's predecessor, the grip thumb goes. Moving on to the or double loading was easy peasy! where your fingertips and thumb
Stoeger M3000 was a practical aircraft grade aluminium receiver, Nothing to catch your fingers on, lands when you grip the forend
shotgun with most of the bells and it's ready for a rail if you wish, as so great job Stoeger! The loading and I found that this was too
whistles that you would require on the top is drilled and tapped. gate is a little stiff from new but smooth for my liking. Yep, you've
a shotgun built for speed shooting Now, this is where all the good after a few hundred shells through guessed it, grip tape time! Just a
but the M3K has it all! Well, almost! stuff appears on the M3K! The it I think it will settle down nicely. length of it stuck down either side
The M3K on test is actually my trigger is plain and simple and it totally improves the feel of the gun
own and I've already done a few broke nicely on my trigger scale at GAS GUN and traction is 10 times better.
little mods on it, which I'll mention just under 6lbs. The trigger guard With the gun being inertia driven, as At the end of the forend is of
shortly. Starting from the stock, it has is polymer and incorporates an opposed to gas operated, the Stoeger course the mag tube and this will
a rubberised butt pad and the stock enlarged cross bolt safety catch, runs cleanly, as all the gas is going hold 9 cartridges, making the M3K
and cheek piece are sleek and are which is perfect for competition. The straight out of the barrel and none of 9+1, which is ideal round capacity
pretty straight, making the M3K a safety pretty much sets the scene for it is being used to cycle the action; for a practical shotgun. Holding it
fairly ambidextrous shotgun. It’s very the rest of the controls - oversized! plus, inertia driven shotguns tend to all together is a metal take-down
tough and durable too, with it being The bolt handle is enormous and be a bit more reliable too. Moving on nut that has a free-swinging sling
a synthetic stock, perfect for taking located underneath is the bolt to the forend, it is again obviously swivel loop attached to it, nice
a little bit of punishment around a release button, which again is huge. polymer and has chequered panels touch Stoeger! The magazine tube
timed course! The chequered pistol Many practical shooters often on either side and underneath. It's is longer than the barrel but when
grip is again pretty standard and mill out the loading gate well on not bad, but me being me, I’d like you have one of the M3K's supplied
has Stoeger's logo at the base. shotguns, to make quad loading, for it a little sharper, as it is a little bit chokes installed, it all levels up just
That then brings me to the top of example, easier and faster; Stoeger slippery with wet or sweaty hands. right, as the supplied chokes are
the pistol grip where it meets the have already done this, which has Above the side panels of chequering external, rather than internal. You
receiver, a quick and easy little mod eliminated a pretty expensive custom where the forend partially encloses may notice that on this particular
that I've done just to add a bit more job. It makes a real difference to the barrel, there is a half inch wide M3K, I have my Trulock door buster
Stoeger M3K | SHOTGUN
The loading gate is enlarged
The barrel itself has a

matt black finish, the
same as the receiver
The M3K has a huge charging lever
The massive blue bolt release button
choke fitted, more for looks than because none of the gasses are
anything else; yeah, it does look being used to reload the gun; so, no
damn cool! It’s worth noting though carbon or powder build-up. So far, all
that if you are doing competition, that I have needed to do is just pull
a choke like this will instantly put a bore snake through the barrel!
you in open class and you will then Accuracy wise (yes, I put lots
be up against the box mag guys! of slug through it!) it was very
Rules are rules! The barrel itself impressive! I set up an AR500
has a matt black finish, the same 10 inch gong at about 80 yards
as the receiver. A high, ventilated and shot off a bench with the gun
rib is very pleasing to the eye and on a rest and the Stoeger rang
makes the Stoeger look almost like it very first shot! Was that blind
The take-down nut and integral sling swivel
an over and under skeet gun from luck what with me being in the
a distance. At the muzzle end, is a driver’s seat? Actually no! It was
nice fibre optic bead sight in red, pretty consistent, which was really
which is a nice feature. Personally, I good considering slugs tend to
may upgrade that to a slightly larger have a bit of a wobbly trajectory!
one in green. It's safe to say though Now, how is the M3K for
that a fibre optic sight is essential reliability? Well, like I said, I actually
when shooting at dark coloured own this one and have done from
steels; there’s nothing worse than new and I've probably only had about
losing your sight picture whilst 4 or 5 failures to feed. Whether or
under pressure from the shot timer! not that was down to the newness
of the gun or me not holding it tight
BALANCING ACT enough, what with it being an Inertia
One thing that you instantly notice driven gun, remains to be seen
about this shotgun, is how light and but what I will say, this shotgun is
well balanced it is; so much so that fast! Fast to reload, fast to operate TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
I would be more than happy to use and seriously fast to shoot. I've put z NAME Stoeger M3K
it as a clay busting gun. Not only around a thousand rounds through it z TYPE: Semi-automatic Shotgun (Inertia)
that but it is pretty straight too, even now, birdshot, buckshot and slug; I've z CALIBRE: 12 Gauge
for my left handedness! Getting fed it everything and I'm impressed! z BARREL: 24 inch
into the guts for maintenance is Yes, you could put down £1500 or so z LENGTH: 46 inches
an easy task too. It’s just a case of on a Benelli M2 SP, for instance, but z WEIGHT: 7.3 lbs
unscrewing the takedown nut at this thing is less than half the price z PRICE: £550
the end of the forend and the barrel and plus, you aren't going to cry if z CONTACT: GMK Limited
comes off and the bolt mech slides you knock it about too much on a www.gmk.co.uk
out. Like I said though, it runs clean, course! Safe shooting! – Rack. wg
SHOTGUN | Beretta A300 Outlander 12g
Built to
Perform
A quality semi auto shotgun is a handy tool; Bruce Potts
checks out a real performer, in the guise of
Beretta’s A300 Outlander…
The barrel is ported with

three holes, as this is a
gas operated system
A perfect semi for pigeon or duck and

flighting geese, or just as an everyday
rough gun; the A300 is great value
Really comfortable and well-

proportioned stock that has a good Black anodised alloy action saves weight but
grip and shrugs off bad weather has a nice blued bolt and functions smoothly
Beretta A300 Outlander 12g | SHOTGUN
I have always liked the The forend is more comprehensive There is a single claw extractor
Beretta range of semi auto at 12” long, with Outlander embossed and an insert ejection spur set
shotguns, as they have a to both sides at the front. There into the wall of the action and is
workmanlike quality that are shallow finger grooves to both removable by a rolled retaining pin.
gives reliability, yet still side at the top and a full covering The bolt does not have a rotating
manage to have a good of chequering, with panels to head section but does have a good
aesthetic appeal too. The A300 the side and underneath. length serrated bolt handle for
is a progression of that lineage that easy grip and positive loading.
culminates in a shotgun with great BARRELS There is a single bolt release
credentials and performance to boot. The barrels are marked ‘Alloyer button to the right side and cartridges
The Outlander model is designed CR.MO. quenched high tensile steel’ are loaded via the polished steel
to be a cost-effective version that will and are Beretta’s famous alloy mix of ramp. There is also a nice mag
lend itself not only to rough shooting steel that gives a hard-wearing finish block button at the base of the load Beretta barrels are tough and throw good patterns
but pigeon decoying and wildfowling. and structure for longevity. You a ramp, that when pushed in, locks from the multi chokes, steel proofed too
Its tough synthetic stock and price have a choice of 26, 28 and 30 inch the follower and thus blocks the
point of £1000 makes it good value barrels, which makes sense to me, mag for a safe and speedy unload.
for a Beretta; especially so as this as I’m increasing drawn towards the Finally, the trigger is a smooth
Beretta is a genuine Beretta, with shorter barrels for woodland use. This silver finish with an average weight of
Beretta parts made in Italy. You Outlander wears the 28 inchers, which 4.5 lbs and drops out of the action as
have a choice of 26, 28 or 30 inch are the all rounders but all are multi a a single unit, like many semis, for
barrels and at present only 12 gauge choked and supplied with alternate easy cleaning. There is a generously-
is available but all barrels are HPS, chokes for any range or game species. sized trigger guard and the safety is a
so steel proofed and multi choked. The rib is 7mm in width and has a large push button affair in the trigger
I had the 28” barrelled version plain, non-serrated finish and a single guard that when operated left is in the
and from first impressions it was bead at the muzzle end with 9 vents FIRE position and right is SAFE. (It only
going to be a good gun test. beneath to allow sufficient cooling of operates when the action is cocked).
the sight picture from a heated barrel.
SPEC The chambers are 3”, so good CONCLUSION
The Outlander has a good overall for all loads and are HPS tested, so Difficult to find a fault with this one.
feel to it, not too heavy, not too steel shot is no problem, doubling A good price point, coupled to good
light and well balanced with the the usefulness of the A300 semi. looks and features. Light recoiling
supporting hand just in front of the The barrel is ported with three with a reliable action and really good
mag loader that increase in length holes, as this is a gas operated consistent patterns with a variety
as the cartridges are loaded in. system, and so allows the pressure of cartridges and shot weights. It’s
At 3.25kg you can heft this around from the expanding powder gases one of those semis that feels good
all day and its gas system will also to force a floating metal seal onto and competent to use and with that
reduce the recoil felt still more, a metal piston, to drive the action synthetic stock and mainly anodised
yet the barrel length and balance bars rearward to cycle the action. finish you are focussed on hunting/
allows a good progressive swing. This system is easy to clean and can shooting and not scratching it.
The stocks have a good textured handle a good variety of cartridges A good all rounder that I
finish in black, more charcoal really and load weights and still achieve am sure will be found in many a Polished steel follower and mag stop button hidden
and so have a nice feel to them for good reliable functioning. pigeon hide or duck blind. wg at its base
grip, which is further aided by the
chequering; this is moulded in to the ACTION
two stock halves for both forend and The action is a machined alloy body,
rear butt section. It’s quite narrow and finished in anodised black with blue/
long on the pistol grip but with a good black side anodised panels. That
‘edge’ to grip. There is quite a bit of characteristic Beretta rounded rear
cast off and with standard comb height section is instantly recognisable at 8
and feels comfortable to me, even inches long and it has scope dovetails
with a short 13.75 inch length of pull. cut into the top section. I like these,
The recoil pad is excellent; large, as I do use red dots and scopes for
soft and really grippy, yet allows a fast slug or buckshot use and are handy
mounting to the shoulder. You also to have even if you do not use them.
have a moulded in sling swivel stud The bolt is polished and blacked,
that is good idea, as a sling fitted to which so much more sensible in a
carry the A300 to a pigeon or duck hunting arm compared to some other Cross bolt safety and nice trigger
unit that drops out for cleaning
hide allows you to carry your decoys. semis that have bright polished steel?
z MANUFACTURER: Beretta
z MODEL: A300 Outlander
z CALIBRE: 12 gauge
z TYPE: Semi-automatic
z ACTION: Gas piston
z OAL: 47.5”
z BARREL LENGTH: 28” on test
z CHAMBER: 3”
z WEIGHT: 3.25 – 3.3kg dependent on barrel
z STOCK: Synthetic
z CHOKES: Multi choke flush fit.
z PRICE: £1,015
This gas operated piston system is easy to clean z CONTACT: GMK Ltd. www.gmk.co.uk
and shoots light or heavy loads with impunity
SHOTGUN | Typhoon F-12
Box magazine-fed semi-automatic

shotguns are all the rage for
Practical Shotgun, has
Tim Finley found the best
in the Typhoon F-12?
TACTICAL
PERFECTION?
The latest semi-automatic
12 gauge, box magazine
collar. The action is made from
lightweight magnesium/aluminium
system, as the piston can be fitted to
suit 50g heavy loads or what they call
and seven along the top; you can see
the piston and recoil spring through
fed shotgun coming out T6 7075 alloy and the F-12’s forend normal, light loads. I left it set on the the forend; ingress of dirt etc. into the
of Turkey is the Typhoon comes in two lengths- Standard and light load set up and it worked fine. gas system should not be an issue, if
F-12. Typhoon Defence industries Maxi; I had the latter. You can instantly The F-12 really is a beast of you are carful. This allows the owner
exports to over 28 countries and is see the slender forend, that’s a clue a gun, I had the hard-wearing and to fit a forward grip, lights, lasers or
ISO:9001 certified and it’s clear that to the operating system. It does use a long-lasting OD Cerakote green even shot shell holders. The pistol
it is a quality manufacturing facility. gas piston system but the piston runs model to review but is also comes in grip is all ‘AR’ with a rubber coating.
The F-12 semi-automatic looks around the barrel, within the forend. Black, Bronze, Dark Earth, Grey, OD The adjustable butt stock has five
like an AR; however, it does not You can see the operation spring, dual Green, Puma and finally Titanium. positions and 80mm of movement but
strip down like one. It has the two piston etc. through the holes in the The forend has raised NATO there is no spring in the buffer tube.
removeable pins to split the top forend. This unique system is subject accessory rail sections on each side The adjustable cheek piece can raise
and bottom halves of the action to to a patent by Typhoon Industries. and each end, also under the front. It by 27mm, giving perfect fit, no matter
separate the upper and lower, the The operation is called a dual gas also has six KeyMod holes underneath what height of sight you put on it.
bolt can then be seen in the top
half but you can then see that it The gun as it comes in a hard case with all the bits
is held captive, there is no hole at
the back end to drop the bolt out
of. To remove the bolt assembly,
both the barrel and forend have
to be removed first but it’s easy
enough if you follow the included
instructions. The two tools needed
for the strip down are included.
UK READY
For the UK market, the F-12 has a
24-inch-long, 4140 stainless steel
barrel, it is screw cut internally for
fitting chokes, five of which are
supplied with the gun- full, improved
modified, modified, improved cylinder,
and cylinder. The outside of the
chokes are also threaded to take a
faux moderator and possibly a brake
by all accounts- very clever. This
thread is protected with a knurled
Typhoon -12 | SHOTGUN
Side view with the ten-shot magazine fitted
The F-12 comes with The F-12 has a bolt handle coming
a flared mag well out from the right-hand side
CONTROLS Turkey. Ten shot magazines are an

The safety catch is in the normal extra 45 quid and you will need at
AR position above the trigger and is least three. The magazines fit in
ambidextrous, the lever on the right well with no issues. It even comes
is shorter, so as not to interfere with already fitted with a flared magwell
the trigger finger for a right-handed extension. The magazines work
shooter. The rearward position is very well, just ensure that the back
for SAFE, it has a white dot at 1 of the cartridges don’t overlap
O’clock, detailed on each side of as you load, as that will cause a
the action to indicate the SAFE jam. It also comes in a hard case
position. The downward position is with two Allen keys as well.
the FIRE position and there is a red
coloured dot at 11 O’clock on both SUITABLE DIET Note the safety catch, straight
trigger and bolt release
sides, being downward pointing The F-12 seems to like the vast
the shooter can feel the bottom of majority of ammunition. With all
the safety catch when it is in the semi autos, you need to fine tune be said of a lot of other box fed
FIRE position, which is useful not it to the ammunition and it can shotguns. It’s good value for money
having to look at it. When the safety shoot 2¾ to 3½ inch cartridges. too, you have the choice of many
is on, it blocks the trigger from An interesting thing is the long colours and the Standard or Maxi
moving, the trigger weight came in tapered chamber cone on the F-12; action lengths. If you can get over
at 2.1kg on my electronic measuring this is meant to reduce the recoil the faff with cleaning and stripping
gauge, it felt nice and crisp. by 6%. It depends upon the weight the F-12, then it’s a solid choice
The magazine release is in of the cartridges you use of course. for a box-fed, practical shotgun.
the AR position, just in front of the For range testing, I fitted a Vortex Many thanks to Richard at
trigger on the right-hand side. It is SPARCII red dot sight on an AR Practical Shooting Supplies for help
The adjustable
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an aftermarket, larger alternative. MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail on the for Cheshire Gun Room for bring fully raised position
The F-12 is last shot hold open on top of the action will accommodate them in in the first place! wg
an empty magazine and there is any range of sight you wish to use.
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flag they supply; it’s a yellow plastic ten round box magazine is full, z WEIGHT: 3.9kg
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SHOTGUN | Reloading
Home Brew Bruce Potts looks at ‘rolling your own’ shotgun cartridges
If you mention reloading primers and powder but then it

The MEC 600 Steel Master can to most shooters, they deviates with the addition of shot
handle steel or lead loads and is automatically think of not bullets, wads or wadding. It’s all
available in .410 through to 10
gauge configurations reloading metallic rifle and quite straight forward but I would
pistol cartridges for the certainly buy a good reloading book,
firearms commonly used such as ‘Lyman’s Shotshell Reloading’
in the UK; however, it’s from Norman Clarks, as it will help
possible to reload what determine a safe productive load.
most people consider to be
a one-time only cartridge, CASE HISTORY
those fired by shotguns. The most important part has to
Clay grounds have dustbins for be the case or shell/hull. This will
them, so you might think that they determine the exact amount and
were useless once fired. The same type of powder charge that is safe
principles apply to all reloading to use. This is because as with brass
though and the case is a valuable cases, no two cases are the same.
commodity, even though it’s made of On a shotgun case, the base area is
plastic and anything we can do to be very critical; cases can have large,
more ‘green’ is to be encouraged! small, tapered, hollowed or squared
Although I spend 95% of my time off head sections that drastically alter
reloading centrefire rifle cartridges, the powder size, shape and burn
either factory or wildcat varieties, I do characteristics and also determines
also reload shotgun, but granted, it’s the length of the wadding needed.
normally buckshot or slug. However, In the front of the Lyman book
I have purchased a couple of new there is a very clear section on
shotgun reloading presses in an cartridge types, with sectioned
attempt to produce better and more hulls to show the individual styles
varied varieties of shotgun shell. used, which can be then translated
It’s a totally different procedure and into the correct load. Load data
mind set when you come to reload will differ for each case and this is
shotgun cartridges, so here is a guide clearly indicated in the reload data
to what you want and need to make as to which case it relates to.
safe and useable shotgun shells.
To me, reloading is always about THE FUEL
getting the best possible load for your Powder choice is usually on the
individual gun but to many it is about fast side, as most shotguns run at
saving money over a box of factory low pressures (except the wee .410
shells. Today, with centrefire, yes cartridge) so powders like HS-7, Long
there can be a big saving but with the Shot or Blue Dot are popular. As
heavily discounted cartridges of today always, you have to match the burn
in the shotgun world, with common rate to the wadding size and weight
calibres such as 12 and 20 gauge and shot charge. Most systems
it’s about on par. Where you do save have a built in powder canister
costs, is with the odd calibres like holder, to automatically dispense
10g, 16g or 28g and any ‘off piste’ the powder as part of the reload
speciality load i.e. non-lead but .410 is cycle, although manual presses
very cost effective to reload, as these need the excellent Lee Powder
can be expensive as factory loads. measure kit comprising of 15 cups.
These have altering volumes from
KIT 0.3cc to 4.3cc capacity and are as
It so happens I have a Lee Junior easy as scoop and fill- perfect.
press from when I was 17 years old; Wadding is also incredibly critical
it still works well, which is more than as the amount, length and weight
I can say for its owner! However I play a part in the overall load recipe
recently bought a Lee Load All 2 from and pressure limits. You also have
Henry Kranks and a MEC Steel Master a choice or individual fibre wads or
10g press from Norman Clarks. one-piece plastic wads, dependent
If you prefer to go manual, then the excellent
You will find that there are on the load or shot size you use. You
set of powder scoops from Lee, available from common components to rifle can also use a felt under wad to stop
Henry Kranks, is absolutely priceless shooting, like cases (or hulls here), the pellets being deformed on firing.
Reloading | SHOTGUN
1 2
As the shell is being re-sized, the automatic primer feed drops a new primer in position
at position 2, ready for priming
First stage on the MEC 600 de-caps the primer and broadens the Also at stage one, the collet system re-sizes the shell’s brass portion
shells mouth back to factory specs
Shot size and total weight of

charge is next on the list. This, as with
rifles, relates to the powder and burn
3
rate used to maintain performance,
yet keep pressures safe. It is very
important that the shot size and
weight is matched to the wad and
powder to maintain the correct height
to load column; otherwise, when you
crimp the hull, the internals would be
either squashed or lose, neither good.
Primers are pretty easy to choose
and are very much the same, I use Once primed, move to position 3 for powder, wad and shot loading; this is a crucial
Federal 209A primers and in the Lee To drop the powder, you move the charge bar to the left with the appropriate bush fitted stage. Here the rammer is dropped half way and the powder is loaded
Load All 2 it uses a manual primer
loader, whilst the MEC 600 has an
automated primer chute system.
care not to press too hard, so as
not to dish the base of the shell.
On a shotgun case,
PROCEDURE
Stage 3. Powder dispensing.
Now you either insert the correct
the base area is very critical
I had a Browning 10 gauge BPS bush to dispense a certain powder
Hunter pump shotgun for geese and
wanted to load some BB shot for use
weight, or if the aftermarket Universal
Charging bar C/CS is fitted, you 4
over fields, as I had plenty of steel dial in the correct setting for the
shot. I use a MEC 600 Steel Master same powder weight. Place the
press, which provides automated shell at the central position and
primer feed, powder and shot hold the handle down and move the
charge dispensing and this can be dispenser/charge bar to the left. This
achieved with separate bushes, or a drops the powder into the case.
calibrated after-market dispenser. Stage 4. Raise the handle and
The Lee Load All 2 has add the SP10 wad at the same
everything you need, with a full station onto the rammer tube and
complement of powder bushes and lower the handle to seat the wad.
an addition of some Lee powder Stage 5. Only raise the handle
measures, if you like, completes half way to keep the rammer arm
the set. It is a manual set up that I in the case, as now you move
like but not available in 10 gauge. the charger bar to the right, or
reset the universal charging bar,
MEC 600 PROCEDURE this loads the shot charge.
Stage 1. Take a fired shell and Stage 6. Now loaded with powder,
place it into the first station. This wad and shot, you have to complete
resizes the shells base (from 8mm to the closure. Here the correct crimp
16mm size) in MEC’s collet system, pattern and pressure is essential,
which is very strong. A single stroke to provide the correct pressure and
resizes and de-primes in one go. resistance to achieve the correct
Stage 2. Re-prime the shell, as ballistics. This is achieved with the
another hand stroke automatically crimp station. The first station starts The rammer is now used to seat the wad on top of the
has a primer sitting waiting to be the crimp, check it is six or eight powder and there is a pressure indicator for correct
s
seated from the primer hopper. Take crimp, as it makes a difference. Now the wad is inserted, an SP10 in this case seating
SHOTGUN | Reloading
Stage 7. The next station sets

s
the final crimp and here it needs

to have a slight rim, no dishing and
5
no voids or swirls to the centre.
That’s all there is to it! The MEC
system is a simple, very well built
and easy to use reloading station
for the shotgun reloader. With
practice, you can reload 250 shells
an hour!! Not me though. Precision,
keep it slow and get identical
loads, the MEC is capable of it.
It frees you from the shackles of
the industry and ‘standard’ loads and
for sub £300 the sky’s your limit.
THE RECIPE
Let’s add some detail to that
procedure, i.e. load credentials.
I had Remington plastic cases
from some 1 3/8 oz loads in 3 ½
inch hulls that produce 1500 fps from
the payload of BB steel shot. This
case has a ¼ inch plastic base wad
section and a folded crimp closure in
six segments. I wanted a heavy load
of lead BB shot and the 10 gauge
is made to shoot up to 2 ¼ oz.
Looking up a load from the
Lyman book, it suggested that with
this case I should use a one-piece
plastic wad called a Rem SP10, with
the addition of one 20 gauge, ¼ inch Move charge bar to the right to drop a charge of shot into the case Pellets in place, now the crimping process
felt under shot. This sits inside the
wad before the pellets are added and
aids in stopping pellet deformation as
the gun is fired, due to forward thrust.
6 7
I used a Federal 209A primer
but either a CCI or Fiocchi are equally
good. Powder-wise you have a good
choice from SR4756, 800X, Long
shot, HS-7 or my favourite Blue Dot.
I chose this and 38.5 grains of
Blue Dot with the ingredients above
produces 1186 fps from the lead 2 ¼
oz shot load. If you choose a lighter
load, say 2 ozs, then with Blue Dot
the powder weight would increase
to 43 grains with the same wad to
maintain the correct overall length
of powder/wad and shot column
to maintain a perfect closure.
CONCLUSION
For the occasional shooter, sure,
get a box of 25 from the dealer; for
budget minded or the discerning,
then reloading shotgun cartridges
is simple, fun and the sky’s your
limit; win win in my view. wg
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correct with the wad type, otherwise the case will be filled incorrectly
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SHOTGUN | 16 Gauge shotgun cartridge test
Sweet
Sixteen
The BPS has a very smooth

pump action and is very mild
The Browning BPS is a classic in its on the shoulder, even with
own right, but coupled to the veteran the Winchester rounds
16-gauge cartridge, it is doubly so
Bruce Potts checks out the 16-gauge cartridge, to see what all the fuss is about…
I thought rifle shooters SPEC So, why are we not shooting 10-gauge version for Scottish Geese,
argued the toss about the People in the know have always said more 16s? Well, we all blamed it on so I know the BPS is a great pump
best cartridge or calibre to me that the 16 gauge is the logical the Americans! Their Skeet rules only action and in 16 gauge, in blued steel
for shooting, it turns out choice, why? Well, a 16-gauge lead allowed 12, 20, 28 or gauge and .410 and walnut, was a typical as it gets. I
shotgunners are just as bad! ball weighs precisely 1 ounce; the bore for competition, so it literally only had one choke and this was full.
‘My gun is bigger than your ‘calibre’ is 0.662 inch, so exactly killed the 16. If you think about it, First up were the Winchester
gun’, is rife in the scatter gunner’s 2/3 rds. of an inch. But best of all, people shoot far more cartridges Super Speed Generation 2. These
game too, but logic suggests the 12 and I understand this having shot in competition than for field use, so are a green cased 70mm length
gauge is still King and the 20 gauge many a 6mm PPC rifle cartridge, the 16-gauge’s exclusion sealed its cartridge with high brass rim.
is not far behind. Trouble is, people the shot column is dimensionally fate, as manufacturers turned their Typically American, they were
like something different and that’s correct for a perfect pattern, as attention to perfecting the four ‘legal’ stoked to the gunnels with 32 grams of
why the .410 and 28 gauges have a 16 bore 1oz has a dimension of calibres. It smacks a bit like Health No. 6 shot and had a plastic wad. Yes,
made a resurgence in recent years; 0.662 wide by 0.837 inch high. and Safety laws gone mad, or people more recoil but no problems at all in the
but languishing behind has been Sounds a bit fanciful but bad mouthing the .220 Swift, due Browning BPS. At 30 yards, with the
the 16 gauge, which is odd as it has there is real validity here; as with to poor barrels not calibre to me. full choke fitted, I had 178 No. 6 sized
a good following in America and rifle cartridges, there is always a Ballistically, the 16 gauge falls shot hit the pattern board. A slight left
almost mythical status in Europe. sweet spot between bullet weight between the 12 and 20 gauges bias but still good pellet spread, with
However, people are slowly and powder charge, which is true and is best with a shot weight of 52 inner sector hits and the rest of the
realising that the old 16 gauge is also with shotguns. The 16 gauge about 1 ounce or 28 grams. So, load of 126 No. 6 pellets were within 30
actually a cracking cartridge and combines enough bore dimensions the only thing holding it back is inches. A hard hitting, if expensive, load.
more and more manufacturers are to hold a decent shot charge poor information, lack of cartridge Next were the Rio Game C16
offering this calibre as an option. weight, without having too long a choice and well, nothing! cartridges, with their smart red plastic
Cartridges too are beginning to be shot column that causes friction case 70mm hull and 28-gram No. 6
loaded more for the sixteen and and poorly spread patterns. CARTRIDGES shot payload, a classic upland load.
that’s a good thing, as once you In the old days, one ounce of lead Surprise, surprise I had no 16 gauge There was definitely a higher
have shot a sixteen you have to shot or solid ball equated to 16 gauge cartridges to hand; so, a quick trip bias to the shot pattern but a total of
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I had a Browning BPS pump this for ball guns as well as double sorted that problem for me. in the 15-inch central sector and 94
action 16-gauge shotgun to hand and rifles and combination guns, hence I had a choice of five coverage of the rest of the board.
set about shooting a variety of ammo the interest on the continent. It was manufactures; Winchester, Eley, The Lyalvale Express were next
bought from Just Cartridges near also perfectly weighted to be used in Gamebore, Lyalvale and Rio. in the fray. I had the Supreme game
Witney, to see if all the talk was true a 6-pound double gun, so all balanced Gun of choice here was a really load, which is more traditional, with
and the pattern boards would prove it. ballistically and ergonomically. nice Browning BPS pump. I use a a 65mm or 2 ½ inch cartridge size.
16 Gauge shotgun cartridge test | SHOTGUN
The Lyalvale Express

Supreme Game were
the best 16 gauge
tested in the BPS
Winchester Super Speed

were fast and had a
32-gram payload but pricey
I had a choice of five

manufactures;
Winchester, Eley, Gamebore,
Lyalvale and Rio
Rio C16 shot a bit
high with its 28 gram
and No. 6 loading
Left to right- Winchester Super Speed, Eley VIP Game, Lyalvale Supreme Game, Gamebore Regal, Rio C16
These blue plastic cases with At 30 yards, I had from the

low rim and loaded with a nice 25 Browning BPS a total of 170 pellet Lyalvale Express
grams of No. 6 shot. with an eco- hits, distributed with 57 inner strikes Supreme Game shot the
friendly fibre wadding. This was and 113 outer hits. This load had a best, with its 25-gram
No. 6 shot load
the best load tested, with the best good, even pellet distribution and
spread and even distribution of shot would make a good all-round load.
at 30 yards. I had a total of 167 No.
6 pellet strikes with 109 in the outer CONCLUSIONS
30 inches, well distributed to each You know, they are probably right!
sector and an equally even spread of The 16 gauge is a very fine calibre
58 pellets within the 15-inch centre. but as with most things in life,
Eley too offer a good 16-gauge the best design is not necessary
load. I had the VIP Game load, the the one that rises to the top;
20-gauge version my son uses on being the in the right place at the
pheasants. You have a 67mm case right time, legal circumstances
of blue plastic but fibre wadding. and luck play a big factor in a
Loaded with a versatile game load cartridges popularity, despite its
of No. 5 shot for heavier hitting inherent ballistic advantage.
shot at range, the 28-gram load I will have to try more cartridges
ensures a good load density also. and guns in this cartridge, to
On the pattern boards, however, really get to know it better but Eley VIP Game offer a
nice 28-gram No. 5 shot
I had a quite a sparse pellet its growing on me. wg load but was a bit sparse
spread, due to less pellets (being when shot
the bigger No. 5 shot). However,
the BPS managed to have 127
pellet strikes at 30 yards, with 26
inner hits and 101 outer strikes.
Finally, a really good dependable
load from Gamebore, the Regal
Game. This is a load that utilises
Gamebore’s Diamond shot of
28-gram load with No. 6 shot in a Gamebore Regal also shot very well, with its
65mm case and fibre wadding. Diamond shot No. 6 28-gram load
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If you’re going Airsoft Skirmishing, you’ll need a gun (or two!)
Bill Thomas selects a few to whet your appetite…
ANGRY GUN 1911

The pistol comes in a lovely muted The Angry Gun M1911 GBB pistol
‘Tactical Grey’ that’s right up to
the minute in terms of ‘tacticool’
handguns and it’s a beautifully
finished airsoft pistol, both inside
and out! Priced at £165.00, it’s
not exactly the cheapest 1911
on the market, but I’d go as far
as saying that you could almost
class it as ‘pre-upgraded’. Full
metal throughout, it comes with
an exclusive CNC integral rail light
mount, CNC steel slide release/
lock, an extra CNC threaded
outer barrel, 3-hole metal trigger,
functional beavertail grip safety,
metal extended and ambidextrous
thumb safety, and metal front and
rear sights. Although the sights don’t
feature the Tritium of the ‘real deal’,
they are undoubtedly designed to
look like 1911 Novak Cut models
that adorn the M45, which is a nice
nod to detail. Inside, you get a built-
in 6.03mm Stainless Steel inner
barrel and the pistol comes pre-fitted
with an Angry Gun Double Points
Hop Up Rubber; it’s a properly
tight package to say the least!
ON THE RANGE Now, I’ve been running an

As you might expect, the pistol is original WE classic single-stack
a bit of a tack-driver in use too! 1911 for over ten years now, and
I chrono’d using .20g RZR BBs it’s an accurate and reliable pistol.
and got an absolutely consistent I’ve always said that until that one
0.75 Joule/284fps; honestly, over finally died, which by the way, it
the 24BB mag the power hardly shows no sign of doing any time
fluctuated! Okay, it was a warm soon, I’d not need to be in the
day when I tested but you expect market for another 1911. After living
to see at least one BB go well-awry with the ‘Tactical Grey’ though, I
power-wise, but no. Stunning! think I may have finally found my
Accuracy-wise, the ‘Unicorn’ is ‘1911 Unicorn’ and I am indeed
top-notch too, as at 10m I was loathed to return this sample! The threaded barrel comes with a
screw-on protector
easily, and I mean easily, hitting Many thanks as always
side-plate sized targets each and to www.fire-support.co.uk for
every time; the highly textured supplying the test model; they are
pistol grips give an extremely constantly updating their range of
positive grip, which lets you move replicas so make sure you keep Note the markings and
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Krytac Kriss Vector | AIRSOFT
KRISS VECTOR Whichever way you look at it, the KRISS Vector
The KRISS Vector series is a is an absolutely unmistakeable design
family of weapons based upon
the parent submachine gun
design developed by KRISS USA,
formerly Transformational Defense
Industries (TDI). KRISS USA is the
North American extension of the
Swiss KRISS Group. What made
the Super V, the model that went
on to be known as the Vector, so
special, was the KRISS Super V the Gen II version), a folding stock,
Recoil Mitigation System; this is a flip-up Midwest Industries back-up
an articulated mechanism, which iron sights (BUIS) (MagPul MBUS
allowed the bolt and an inertia block on Gen II weapons), a Picatinny
to move downward into a recess rail for mounting various optics/
behind the magazine well. The theory scopes, and either two mode fire
is that at the end of this travel, the selector (single and full-auto) or a
energy is transmitted downward three-mode fire selector (single,
rather than rearward, thus reducing two-round burst and full-auto).
the felt recoil. When fired, the barrel Regular readers of my reviews
With the skeletonised
axis is in line with the shoulder, will know I have a total bee in my stock folded to the right,
as in the AR/M4 family, but also bonnet when it comes to ‘correct the Vector is a very
in line with the shooter's hand. and proper Licencing’ in relation to compact package indeed
The KRISS Vector submachine replicas, and KRISS have taken this
gun is only available for military one step further by creating the new The Fire Selector and Safety are
and law enforcement use. It is AEG Vector under their own well- separate, so you can select your rate
chambered in either respected ‘KRYTAC’ airsoft of fire before taking the safety off
9×19mm Parabellum or banner. This means of
.45 ACP. It features course that everything
a 5.5-inch barrel about the replica, and
(with an option of a I do mean everything,
6.5-inch barrel on is 100%
correct in terms of scale, features all KRYTAC’s usual high

function, and of course those quality internals, providing excellent
all-important trademarks. I’ve performance straight out of the box.
got to say a hearty “well done” The Vector’s real party-trick is its
to KRISS for this; although unique MOSFET, which allows the
the Vector AEG took AEG to accurately replicate the real
its own sweet time Vectors two round burst function, in
to arrive, what has addition to Semi and Fully Automatic.
finally hit the stores Taking it to the range, and
is as good as it knowing how the regular KRYTAC
possibly can be, and ‘M4s’ perform I was quietly hopeful,
some other airsoft and expectant, of good things. Using
manufacturers should a .20g NUPROL RZR BBs, the Vector
take note of this! chrono’d perfectly at an incredibly
consistent 1.06 Joule/339 fps, which
VECTOR MAGIC is a power level that will make you
The build quality is absolutely welcome at any airsoft site in the UK.
first rate, with absolutely no creaks I also hoped that the performance
or groans anywhere, which is quite would also carry over to accuracy and
incredible given that the whole again I was not disappointed as the
thing is made of polymer (apart Vector happily spat a .25g RZR bang
from the bits that should be metal on target to the furthest extent of the
like the real thing), including the 30m range, and I’m betting that it still
95 BB MidCap magazine. had a lot of ‘legs’ when it got there!
Although the Vector is supplied Thanks to www.shieldpsd.
with perfectly good folding ‘iron com for the loan of the test sample;
sights’ as standard, it also features please do visit their website for
a full length top RIS rail, allowing further information on the KRISS
users to mount all manner of optics Vector, and to take a look at the
and accessories, and there’s an rest of the KRYTAC range of AEGs.
additional short rail section lower Luckily, now they’ve finally arrived,
front should you wish to mount a you find the Vector in stock with most
s
foregrip. Internally, the Vector AEG good airsoft retailers nationwide!
AIRSOFT | Knights Armament PDW
KNIGHTS ARMAMENT PDW

s
The ‘real steel’ Knights Armament

Company PDW (Personal Defence
Weapon) combined new and off the
shelf components in its design; the
lower receiver, holding the magazine
and trigger assembly, was essentially
a shortened M16 lower receiver, which
made the basic operating controls
familiar to many potential users. The
6×35 mm cartridge, upper receiver,
and operating mechanism were all new
designs by KAC, and the PDW used a
The VFC replica of the PDW is a tidy package
completely side-folding stock, which in all respects, and built like a tank
makes for a very compact package. All controls are distinctly ‘AR’, which makes
the PDW easy to live with for most users
The 6x35mm cartridge has an
effective range of 300m, combining
accuracy and lethality. The upper
receiver integrates the rail hand
guard and equips a removable flip up
front and rear sight, with the lower
receiver being similar to that of an
M4. With its compact size, the KAC
Personal Defense Weapon is a great
leap forward, far surpassing the pistol VFC supply an external ‘PEQ’ style battery box
calibre SMGs that had been the norm. as part of the deal; not my favourite thing, but
With every external detail necessary, given the overall size of the PDW
reproduced faithfully, including the
dimpled outer barrel, the Special KAC
‘Triple Tap’ Muzzle Brake, and the When I first handled it, my can be flipped open to reveal hop-up well, and moving up to .25g RZRs I
distinctive upper receiver, everything first impression was pretty much a adjuster for swift and easy setting. was pleasantly impressed when the
has been meticulously recreated. The “wow!”, I’m pleased to say. A fully new AEG easily cracked BBs out to
VFC’s gearbox comes equipped with side-folding stock allows you to make CLOSE RANGE… the 30m extent of my range, with
an 8mm enhanced precision gearbox, the PDW ultra-compact when needed, AND BEYOND! no fliers or drop-offs at all,
with professional steel bushings, high and the AEG is front wired with a However, all of this is well and meaning that I got a nice solid
strength steel gears, a durable Polymer Tamiya type battery connector for good; yes, it looks sweet, but the ‘thunk’ from the sandbags
Carbon piston, and ball bearing spring an externally-mounted battery box. performance of course is the key with each and every shot, just
guide. The VFC gearbox is strictly One positive for me is that the PDW to success. Having had positive using the flip-up irons, which
tested with a 12v car battery and comes as standard with a ‘Knights- experiences with other VFCs in are supplied with the AEG.
is also suitable style’ 120 round Mid Capacity the past, I had very high hopes for I have to say that getting my
for Li-Poly magazine; standard STANAG mags the PDW, so with a NUPROL 11.1 hands on the ‘KAC PDW’ though
batteries! do fit, but the ‘Knight’s’ version is LiPo installed in the ‘PEQ’ battery was a thoroughly great experience,
very distinctive. The unique ‘Triple box that comes with the AEG and and I’m extremely glad to report
Tap’ metal flash hider can be a bottle of .20g RZR BBs in hand, that the years have obviously been
screwed off for installation of it was time to hit the range. First used well by VFC in their quest for
a 14mm clockwise threaded off, was the chrono test; VFC have excellence. They obviously continue
silencer, and the dust cover a HUGE market in the USA, so I to hone their blade, and I hope they
did wonder if the test model would do so for many years to come!
run a little hot for the UK, but I was Thanks to http://
pleasantly surprised to find that it uk.redwolfairsoft.com for providing
ran through the chrono at a lovely, the review sample and you’ll find
consistent 0.95 Joule/320fps. more details on the ‘KAC PDW’ on
I expected the PDW, even with their website. This review models
its 8-inch shorty barrel, to perform retails with them at £335.95. wg
With the stock folded to the side, the PDW

is ultra-compact and highly concealable
WGM/18/9/f
AIRSOFT
The Violent Crime Reduction Act, 2006

On October 1st 2007, Sections 36, 37, 38, 39 & 40 (realistic
imitation firearms and imitation firearms) of the Violent Crime
Reduction Act (VCR) came into force.
The VCR Act makes it an offence to:
• Manufacture a realistic imitation firearm.
• Modify an imitation firearm so it becomes a realistic imitation firearm.
• Sell a realistic imitation firearm.
• Bring a realistic imitation firearm in to Great Britain or cause one to be
brought in to Great Britain.
Important Note: ‘imitation’ refers to airsoft guns and non-firing replicas, but
does not include CO2 pistols, air pistols or air rifles that look like ‘real’
firearms. Neither does it apply to de-activated firearms or antiques. Also
despite this new legislation, the possession of realistic imitation firearms will
not be affected by the VCR Act.
A realistic imitation firearm is one which, for all intents and purposes, is
indistinguishable from a real firearm. An imitation firearm that is not a
realistic imitation firearm may be sold, manufactured, imported, etc. if it
meets certain criteria, including principal colour, shape and size (to be
decided by the Home Office).
The Act permits importation, sales, and transactions in imitation firearms
manufactured in a transparent material.
It is not an offence to sell an imitation firearm which has; ‘the design and
mechanism of a sort first dating from before the year 1870’.
It is an offence for a person under the age of 18 to purchase an imitation
firearm and it will be an offence to sell an imitation firearm to a person
under the age of 18.
The Home Office will publish specifications for blank-firing imitation
firearms which will make it a requirement for the blank firer to have
certain inclusions/restrictions within the fabric of the imitation in order
to prevent them from being readily converted into live firing firearms.
These specifications will be able to be verified through a testing
procedure which will be
conducted by the Proof Authorities.
Section 37 of the Act allows for certain exemptions from the
requirements of the Act.
Certain bodies will be permitted to purchase realistic imitation
firearms from sellers for specific activities, which will include:
(i) Use at theatrical performances and in rehearsals, use in television
GM08.18/11b/g
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Browning, AYA & Benelli Email: [email protected] Awards, we provide airgun
shotguns. Sako & Tikka rifles. training for the pest control
Weihrauch Air Rifles. Also industry, leisure & youth
stocking Musto, Schoffel, Harkila, Advertising within the organisations, & for airgun
when responding to Le Chameau, Dubarry clothing & Directory costs from shooters of all ages and abilities.
advertisements accessories. Only 12 miles from as little as £52.50 Corporate events and shows
central London. WGD/18/55/a catered for. WGD/18/54/a
COATING & FINISHING / CUSTOMISING & TUNING / DEACTS. / DISTRIBUTORS
COATING & FINISHING DISTRIBUTORS

Milbro® Sports
Sportsmarketing SMK Commerce Way,
Commerce Way, Whitehall Road Industrial
Whitehall Road Industrial Beechwood Sport Estate, Colchester,
Estate, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HH
Unit 1 Trade City,
Essex CO2 8HH Brooklands Close, Sunbury, Tel: 01206 795333
Tel: 01206 795333 TW16 7FD Fax: 01206 792679
Sportsmarketing SMK Fax: 01206 792679 Tel: 01932 781891 Email: [email protected]
Commerce Way, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.milbrosports.co.uk
Whitehall Road Industrial www.sportsmk.co.uk www.beechwoodsport.com Established in 1887, Milbro®
Estate, Colchester, Established for over 45 years, Beechwood Sport are an Sports distributes air rifles, pistols
Essex CO2 8HH Sportsmarketing still has the importer and distributor of high and accessories. They are
privilege of being the largest quality optical sights, electro available from over 1600 retail
Tel: 01206 795333
optics and accessories for outlets in the UK. WGD/18/49B/a
Fax: 01206 792679 importers and distributors of air
shooting sports. Brands offered
Email: [email protected] rifles, pistols and accessories,
include, Trijicon, FLIR, CAA,
www.sportsmk.co.uk whose goods are only available Versapod, OTIS Tec. WGD/18/50/a
Established for over 45 years, from over 1600 retail outlets in
Sportsmarketing still has the the UK. WGD/18/49A/a

whose goods are only available Edgar Brothers
Unit 3 Heather Close, RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd
Lyme Green Business Park, Upton Cross, Liskeard,
Macclesfield, Cornwall PL14 5BQ
DEACTIVATED GUNS Cheshire SK11 0LR

Tel: 01625 613177
Fax: 01625 615276
Tel: 01579 362319
Email:
[email protected]
Email: Web: www.ruag.co.uk
[email protected] Importing RWS, Norma, GECO
www.edgarbrothers.com and Rottweil ammunition, Perazzi
CUSTOMISING & TUNING Preston Arms Fair

Park Hall Hotel, Charnock moderators, Tier One &
Sportsmatch mounts and a range
Lancashire PR7 5LP Hannams Reloading Ltd
Tel: 01254 263260
Peckfield Lodge, Great North
Email: Rd, Leeds. LS25 5LJ
Web: Email: To advertise here
www.prestonarmsfair.co.uk [email protected]
Arms & Militaria Fair with circa www.hannamsreloading.com please call
50 dealers. All eras of history Specialists in reloading equipment
catered for. WGD/18/45/a and accessories for both the
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amateur and advanced reloader.
Comprehensive range of products
Black Rifle available to trade and retail
Unit 26, Cuckoo Hill Farm, customers. Enquiries welcome.
Castlethorpe Road, Hanslope, Check out page for monthly
Milton Keynes MK19 7HQ offers and specials. WGD/18/5/a
Tel: 01604 806 303

www.blackrifle.co.uk
Registered Firearms Dealer Sportsmarketing SMK Sportsmarketing SMK
specialising in practical shooting Commerce Way,
Commerce Way,
firearms and accessories. Huge Whitehall Road Industrial
range of Vortex Optics, Smith Merseyside Armoury Estate, Colchester,
Estate, Colchester,
and Wesson & GSG 1911 P.O. Box 357, Mossley Hill, Essex CO2 8HH
Essex CO2 8HH
aftermarket parts, ammunition Liverpool L18 1PJ Tel: 01206 795333
Tel: 01206 795333
and more. MDT Authorised Tel: 07702 277791 Fax: 01206 792679
Fax: 01206 792679
Dealer, LOS Copper Plated Email:tjg@[email protected] Email: [email protected]
Bullet and McFadden Speed www.merseysidearmoury.co.uk www.sportsmk.co.uk
www.sportsmk.co.uk Sun Optics, USA Scopes, Rings
Loader Distributor. WGD/18/39/a
Established for over 45 years, & Scope bases, Alfa long barrel
Sportsmarketing still has the Sportsmarketing still has the
revolvers, Alfa muzzle loading
privilege of being the largest privilege of being the largest
revolvers & Co2 pistols, Case
importers and distributors of air knives, Smith & Wesson knives, importers and distributors of air
Advertising within the rifles, pistols and accessories, HKS & Jet, Speedloaders and rifles, pistols and accessories,
Directory costs from whose goods are only available CarBee Sharp Knife sharpeners, whose goods are only available
from over 1600 retail outlets in large selection of Ruger 10/22 from over 1600 retail outlets in
as little as £52.50 accessories. the UK.
the UK. WGD/18/49A/a WGD/18/24/a WGD/18/49A/a
DOG EQUIPMENT / EVENTS / EXPORTERS / FIELD CUTLERY
DOG EQUIPMENT Preston Arms Fair

EXPORTERS
Park Hall Hotel, Charnock
Lancashire PR7 5LP
Sportsmarketing SMK Tel: 01254 263260
Commerce Way, Email:
Whitehall Road Industrial [email protected]
Estate, Colchester, Web:
Essex CO2 8HH www.prestonarmsfair.co.uk
Tel: 01206 795333 Arms & Militaria Fair with circa
Graham’s of Inverness Fax: 01206 792679 Sportsmarketing SMK
Ltd 50 dealers. All eras of history
Email: [email protected] catered for. WGD/18/45/a Commerce Way,
37/39 Castle Street, Inverness www.sportsmk.co.uk Whitehall Road Industrial
IV2 3DU Established for over 45 years, Estate, Colchester,
Wolverley Militaria
Tel: 01463 233178 Sportsmarketing still has the Essex CO2 8HH
Collectables Fair
Fax: 01463 710287 privilege of being the largest Tel: 01206 795333
Email: Remaining 2018 dates:
importers and distributors of air Fax: 01206 792679
[email protected] rifles, pistols and accessories, 2nd September, 14th October,
www.grahamsonline.co.uk whose goods are only available 4th November
www.sportsmk.co.uk
Largest range of fishing tackle, from over 1600 retail outlets in & 2nd December. Established for over 45 years,
outdoor clothing and optics in the UK. WGD/18/49A/a
Please check our Facebook Sportsmarketing still has the
the highlands. Gunsmith on the page for 2019 fair dates. privilege of being the largest
premises. WGD/18/56/a www.facebook.com/ importers and distributors of air
wolverleymilitariafair rifles, pistols and accessories,
Wolverley Memorial Hall, Wolverley whose goods are only available
nr Kidderminster, DY11 5TN
To advertise here from over 1600 retail outlets in
please call EVENTS Mob: 07816 853878

WGD/18/11/a
01206 506247
To advertise here
please call
01206 506247
Arms & Armour UK
5A West Street, Oundle, X-Calibre Ltd
Gunshop Rugby Peterborough PE8 4EJ
62A Lawford Road, Rugby, 83 Princess St, Chase Terrace,
Tel: 01832 274050 Burntwood WS7 1JN
Fax: 01832 274050
Tel: 01788 575198
E-mail:
[email protected]
Email:
[email protected]
www.arms-and-armour-uk.com
Tel: 01543 450173
Email:
[email protected]
FIELD CUTLERY
Web: www.gunshoprugby.com www.x-calibreuk.co.uk
The Bedford Militaria Fair. Britain’s www.ateo.org.uk
UK supplier of shooting &
first & premier provincial fair UK distributor for Shilba Optics
fieldsports equipment including
since 1969. The best UK Dealers & Tesro Rifles. Suppliers of
Browning, Beretta, Perazzi and
all under one roof! Great central Airgun Coaching & Tuition
location, close to M1, with easy Awards, we provide airgun
access & free parking. WGD/18/4/a
training for the pest control
industry, leisure & youth
organisations, & for airgun
shooters of all ages and abilities.
Corporate events and shows A Different Calibre Ltd
catered for. WGD/18/54/a Airgun Shooting and
Edgar Brothers Archery Range
Unit 3 Heather Close, Unit 7, Dunhams Court,
Lyme Green Business Park, Dunhams Lane, Letchworth,
Lintran Macclesfield, Herts SG6 1WB
Brentwood House, Lincoln Cheshire SK11 0LR Tel: 01462 674861
Road, Faldingworth, Market Tel: 01625 613177 Email:
Rasen, Lincs LN8 3SF Fax: 01625 615276 [email protected]
Tel: 01673 885959 Email: www.facebook.com/ADifferentCalibreLtd
Fax: 01673 885956 [email protected] Our large gun shop in
Email: [email protected] www.edgarbrothers.com Letchworth, Hertfordshire stocks
www.lintran.co.uk Importers and wholesalers of a variety of makes of air rifles.
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outs – for all your security and accessories. WGD/18/48/a Please mention great selection of break barrel air
safety requirements. Design and guns suitable for all ages to get
build service. Hunting, shooting, you into the sport. We also stock
gundogs, technical, firearms, Advertising within the accessories, ammo, pellets,
security dogs. Large universal Directory costs from shotguns and rifles. We have a
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trailers. WGD/18/3/a needed. WGD/18/52/a
FIELD CUTLERY / FIELDSPORTS / FIREARMS
To advertise in
next year’s Ranger
What Gun? Sportsmarketing SMK Graham’s of Inverness
KT6 4PJ
Tel: 0208 399 9995
Directory Commerce Way, Ltd
37/39 Castle Street, Inverness
www.ranger.uk.com
2018/19 Estate, Colchester, IV2 3DU
Tel: 01463 233178
Ranger is packed with tough
military and outdooor kit. We
Essex CO2 8HH stock BSA, Gamo, Umarex,
Tel: 01206 795333 Fax: 01463 710287
Please call Fax: 01206 792679 Email:
Remington, Kral and Crosman
air guns. Open 7 days a week.
[email protected]
01206 506247 Email: [email protected]
www.sportsmk.co.uk www.grahamsonline.co.uk
WGD/18/29/a
Established for over 45 years, Largest range of fishing tackle,

Sportsmarketing still has the outdoor clothing and optics in
privilege of being the largest the highlands. Gunsmith on the
importers and distributors of air premises. WGD/18/56/a

Edgar Brothers from over 1600 retail outlets in
Unit 3 Heather Close, the UK. WGD/18/49A/a Sportsmarketing SMK
Commerce Way,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK11 0LR
Estate, Colchester,
Tel: 01625 613177
Essex CO2 8HH
Fax: 01625 615276
Springfields Kirklees Gunshop Tel: 01206 795333
Email: 17 Lord Street, Huddersfield,
43 Cross Street, Burton Fax: 01206 792679
[email protected] Yorkshire HD1 1QA
DE14 1EG Email: [email protected]
www.edgarbrothers.com Tel: 01484 544600
Tel: 01283 530707 www.sportsmk.co.uk
Importers and wholesalers of Email:
www.springfields.co.uk Established for over 45 years,
arms and ammunition plus all [email protected]
One of the UK's biggest field Sportsmarketing still has the
accessories. WGD/18/48/a www.kirklees-guns.co.uk
sports & survival stores. We sell a privilege of being the largest
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wide range of Airguns and Yorkshire area. See our website
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for comprehensive up to date whose goods are only available
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knives and knife making kits. Visit from over 1600 retail outlets in
01484 544600. WGD/187/27/a
the UK.
us online and at our large retail WGD/18/49A/a
premises in Burton On Trent.

WGD/18/37/a
To advertise here
Graham’s of Inverness
Ltd please call FIREARMS
37/39 Castle Street, Inverness 01206 506247
IV2 3DU
Tel: 01463 233178
Fax: 01463 710287
FIELDSPORTS
Email:
[email protected]
www.grahamsonline.co.uk
Largest range of fishing tackle,
outdoor clothing and optics in
the highlands. Gunsmith on the
premises. WGD/18/56/a
P.J. International Black Rifle

‘Cormorant’, Epple Bay Unit 26, Cuckoo Hill Farm,
Avenue, Birchington-on-Sea, Castlethorpe Road, Hanslope,
Fourteenacre Ltd Kent, CT7 9HT Milton Keynes MK19 7HQ
Ranger PO Box 14552, Dorridge, Tel: 01843 845392 Tel: 01604 806 303
St Marks Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Solihull, West Midlands Fax: 01843 845392 Email: [email protected]
KT6 4PJ B93 3EA Email: www.blackrifle.co.uk
Tel: 0208 399 9995 Tel: 07530 788061 [email protected] Registered Firearms Dealer
Email: [email protected] Email: Website: specialising in practical shooting
www.ranger.uk.com [email protected] www.pjinternational.co.uk firearms and accessories. Huge
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stock BSA, Gamo, Umarex, Suppliers of books, DVDs, tools, a look at my regularly updated aftermarket parts, ammunition
Remington, Kral and Crosman net making materials, parts & sales sections complete with and more. MDT Authorised
air guns. Open 7 days a week. accessories for the Trapper and photos on my website Dealer, LOS Copper Plated
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FIREARMS
Dragon Field Sports

21 Pentre Felin, THE BIGGEST GUNSHOP IN CUMBRIA
For all your shooting needs
Wrexham, LL13 7NB Everything for the shooter
WGD/18/26/a
Tel: 01978 290990 Sale and repair of Shotguns, Rifles, Airguns,
shotguns and airguns. Ammunition, Accessories
WGD/18/36/a
Fax: 01978 311141 Kirklees Gunshop & Gunsmithing
WGD/18/53/a
All accessories for the
Email: 17 Lord Street, Huddersfield,
[email protected] sporting shooter. Visit our Yorkshire HD1 1QA
website for further details. Tel: 01484 544600
www.dragonfieldsports.co.uk Tel: 01946 814769
Woodford Bridge, Essex IG8 8PA Email: Fax: 01946 813310
Shotguns, airguns, firearms & ammo
Tel: 020 8504 9652 [email protected] Mobile: 07710 394364
Expert – friendly – cheap Email: [email protected] www.kirklees-guns.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
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for comprehensive up to date
lists. www.kirklees-guns.co.uk
01484 544600. WGD/187/27/a
Edgar Brothers
Macclesfield, Advertising within the
Cheshire SK11 0LR Please mention Directory costs from
Tel: 01625 613177 as little as £52.50
Fax: 01625 615276 Malmo Guns
Email:
[email protected] when responding to Lane, Bayhorse, Nr Lancaster,
advertisements LA2 9DB
Tel: 01524 793007
Fax: 01524 793007
Lavin Guns Email: [email protected]
Lavin House, Knockahollet, www.malmoguns.com
Cloughmills, Ballymena, Co. Award winning gun shop,
Antrim BT44 9BE importers of Cheddite cartridges.
Tel: 02827641204 Retailer of shotguns, rifles, air
G. E. Fulton + Son
Email: rifles, cartridges, ammunition
[email protected] and accessories. Extensive
Woking, Surrey GU24 0NZ
www.lavinguns.com clothing and footwear
Tel: 01483 473204
John Rothery (Wholesale) Rifles of all calibres including departments including ladies,
Fax: 01483 475011
Co Ltd zeroing facilities from all gents and children’s. 1 mile from
Email:
Rothery House, manufacturers. Shotguns by Junction 33 M6. WGD/18/12/a
[email protected]
Website: Waterberry Drive, Beretta, Browning, Silma, Webley
www.fultonsofbisley.com Waterlooville, Hampshire & others. Full range of ammo, air
Custom built target rifles, antique PO7 7XX rifles and accessories, all at
competitive prices.
MARYLAND
and obsolete firearms, shotguns, Tel: 023 9224 5350 WGD/18/30/a
modern + classic sniper rifles, Email: [email protected] COUNTRY

precharged + conventional air www.bisley-uk.com
guns, repairs carried out to all Distributors of Umarex, Lincoln SPORTS
types of firearms, reloading Shotguns, Primos Hunting, Unit 18A Maryland Ind Est
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5 pistols available. WGD/18/7/a Cometa, MTM, Birchwood
Casey, H&N Sport, Sportsmatch
Corssnacreevy,
WGD/16/45/d
Mounts, Croots, Barnett Archery, Lintran Tactical

Moneyreagh, Co. Down,
Ledlenser, Walther Torches & N. Ireland
Brentwood House, Lincoln
Knives, Aigle and many more!
WGD/18/23/a
Road, Faldingworth, Market
Rasen, Lincs LN8 3SF ☎ 02890 448598
Tel: 01673 885959
Gunshop Rugby
Fax: 01673 885956
62A Lawford Road, Rugby, Email: [email protected]
Warwickshire CV21 2ED www.lintran.co.uk
Tel: 01788 575198 Kexby Fieldsports Ltd
High St, Kexby, Gainsborough,
Dog, gun and equipment fit To advertise in
E-mail: outs – for all your security and
[email protected] Lincolnshire DN21 5LZ
safety requirements. Design and next year’s
Web: www.gunshoprugby.com Tel: 01427 787157
build service. Hunting, shooting,
UK supplier of shooting & Mob: 07776 282324
fieldsports equipment including Email:
[email protected]
gundogs, technical, firearms,
What Gun?
many more. Come and see us www.kexbyfieldsports.co.uk
New & used air rifles, shotguns &
Directory
customer service. WGD/18/28/a rifles, most leading brands
stocked, try before you buy,
2018/19
everything you need to get To advertise here Please call
started or upgrade including
Directory costs from scopes, lamps, slings, gunbags, please call 01206 506247
as little as £52.50 clothing, nets, poles, decoys etc.
WGD/18/19/a
01206 506247
FIREARMS / FOOTWEAR
Sportsmatch UK Ltd
Norman Clark Portsmouth Gun Centre 16 Summer Street, Leighton
Gunsmiths Ltd 295 London Rd, North End, Buzzard, Beds LU7 1HT
Portsmouth, PO2 9HF Tel: 01525 381638 West London Gun Room
19 Somers Road, Sharvel Lane, West End Road,
Tel: 023 92660574 Fax: 01525 851236
Rugby CV22 7DG Fax 023 9264 4666 Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6RA
Email:
Tel: 01788 579651 Email: Tel: 020 8845 1377
[email protected]
Fax: 01788 577104 [email protected] Fax: 020 8842 1493
www.sportsmatch-uk.com
Email: www.portsmouthguncentre.com Email:
High Quality British made scope
[email protected] Full selection of rifles, shotguns, [email protected]
mounts with a Lifetime
www.normanclarkgunsmith.com airguns, ammunition, reloading, www.shootingschool.co.uk
High quality gunsmiths and rifle Guarantee. WGD/18/33/a
optics and accessories. WGD/18/20/a Located at West London
manufacturers. Specialists in Shooting School. Leading
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agents for Redding, Pro-Shot,
Sierra, Berger, K&M and Dewey.
To advertise here Browning, AYA & Benelli
shotguns. Sako & Tikka rifles.
Also shotgun reloading please call Weihrauch Air Rifles. Also
components, hulls wads shot. stocking Musto, Schoffel,
WGD/18/40/a RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd 01206 506247 Harkila, Le Chameau, Dubarry
Upton Cross, Liskeard,
clothing & accessories. Only 12
Cornwall PL14 5BQ
Tel: 01579 362319
miles from central London.
WGD/18/55/a
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.ruag.co.uk
Importing RWS, Norma, GECO The Gun & Sport Shop
and Rottweil ammunition, Perazzi Exeter, Devon
& Bettinsoli shotguns, Bergara, Tel: 01392 271701
Anschutz & Schmeisser rifles, Email:
Geco & Noblex optics, Hausken [email protected]
moderators, Tier One &
Sportsmatch mounts and a range We stock all major brands, come Wiltshire Shooting
and see us for friendly, professional Centre
WGD/18/43/a
Please mention gunshop with expert knowledge The Ranges, Station Road,
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Tel: 01380 727282
Fax: 01380 721421
Email:
when responding to [email protected]
advertisements Shooters World www.wiltshireshootingcentre.co.uk
3-5 Swinton Road, Suppliers of quality shooting
Mexborough, South Yorkshire, equipment. Rifles shotguns and
S64 9JB airguns, clothing, reloading and
Tel: 01709 578189 accessories. Range facility to try
Fax: 01709 578189 before you buy. Indoor airgun
The Skipton Gunroom range currently being extended
Email: LTD
[email protected] from 25 yards to 50 yards!
www.shootersworld-uk.com Unit 7, Carleton Business Park, Ample parking. WGD/18/1/a
Shotguns, rifles, airguns and Carleton New Road, Skipton

quality country clothing and BD23 2DE
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P.J. International Fax: 01756 792660
‘Cormorant’, Epple Bay Email:
Avenue, Birchington-on-Sea, [email protected]
Kent, CT7 9HT
Tel: 01843 845392
Fax: 01843 845392
FOOTWEAR
Email: Airguns, Shotguns and Firearms.
[email protected] Plus all the accessories and
Website: Sportsmarketing SMK products you need including
www.pjinternational.co.uk ammunition, pellets, cartridges
Commerce Way,
New and used modern rifles as and reloading supplies. We have a
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well as ammunition. Please take Colchester, Essex CO2 8HH vast array of products in stock at
a look at my regularly updated Unit 3 Heather Close,
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sales sections complete with Lyme Green Business Park,
Fax: 01206 792679 Macclesfield,
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www.pjinternational.co.uk – call Westlake Engineering Cheshire SK11 0LR
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[email protected] Email:
To advertise here importers and distributors of air www.westlakeengineering.com [email protected]
please call rifles, pistols and accessories,
Manufacturer of Target Pistols
Alfa Muzzle Loading Revolvers Importers and wholesalers of
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FOOTWEAR / GUNMAKERS / GUNSHOPS
GUNMAKERS GUNSHOPS Kexby Fieldsports Ltd

High St, Kexby, Gainsborough,
Lincolnshire DN21 5LZ
Tel: 01427 787157
Mob: 07776 282324
Graham’s of Inverness Email:
Ltd [email protected]
37/39 Castle Street, Inverness www.kexbyfieldsports.co.uk
IV2 3DU New & used air rifles, shotguns &
Tel: 01463 233178 Norman Clark rifles, most leading brands
Fax: 01463 710287 Gunsmiths Ltd stocked, try before you buy,
Email: everything you need to get
19 Somers Road,
[email protected] A Different Calibre Ltd started or upgrade including
Rugby CV22 7DG
www.grahamsonline.co.uk Airgun Shooting and scopes, lamps, slings, gunbags,
Tel: 01788 579651
Largest range of fishing tackle, Archery Range clothing, nets, poles, decoys etc.
Fax: 01788 577104
outdoor clothing and optics in Unit 7, Dunhams Court, WGD/18/19/a
Email:
the highlands. Gunsmith on the Dunhams Lane, Letchworth,
premises. [email protected]
WGD/18/56/a
www.normanclarkgunsmith.com Herts SG6 1WB
High quality gunsmiths and rifle Tel: 01462 674861 To advertise in
manufacturers. Specialists in Email:
reloading components. UK [email protected] next year’s
What Gun?
Ranger Sierra, Berger, K&M and Dewey.
St Marks Hill, Surbiton, Surrey Also shotgun reloading
Directory
components, hulls wads shot.
KT6 4PJ
Tel: 0208 399 9995 WGD/18/40/a
We have lots of air pistols, and a 2018/19
great selection of break barrel air
Email: [email protected] guns suitable for all ages to get Please call
www.ranger.uk.com you into the sport. We also stock 01206 506247
Ranger is packed with tough accessories, ammo, pellets,
military and outdooor kit. We shotguns and rifles. We have a
stock BSA, Gamo, Umarex, To advertise in massive airgun and archery
Remington, Kral and Crosman range on site, no membership
air guns. Open 7 days a week. next year’s needed. WGD/18/52/a
WGD/18/29/a
What Gun?
Directory
2018/19 Kirklees Gunshop
17 Lord Street, Huddersfield,
Yorkshire HD1 1QA
Sportsmarketing SMK
Please call Graham’s of Inverness
Ltd
Tel: 01484 544600
Email:
Commerce Way, 01206 506247 37/39 Castle Street, Inverness
[email protected]
Whitehall Road Industrial IV2 3DU
www.kirklees-guns.co.uk
Estate, Colchester, Tel: 01463 233178
Fax: 01463 710287 Best stocked shop in the West
Essex CO2 8HH
Tel: 01206 795333 Email: Yorkshire area. See our website
Fax: 01206 792679 [email protected] for comprehensive up to date
Email: [email protected] www.grahamsonline.co.uk lists. www.kirklees-guns.co.uk
www.sportsmk.co.uk Largest range of fishing tackle, 01484 544600. WGD/187/27/a
Established for over 45 years, outdoor clothing and optics in

Sportsmarketing still has the the highlands. Gunsmith on the
privilege of being the largest premises. WGD/18/56/a

from over 1600 retail outlets in Sportsmarketing SMK
Commerce Way, Lavin Guns
Whitehall Road Industrial Lavin House, Knockahollet,
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Tel: 01206 795333 62A Lawford Road, Rugby, Tel: 02827641204
Fax: 01206 792679 Warwickshire CV21 2ED Email:
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01788 575198
[email protected]
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www.lavinguns.com
Please mention Established for over 45 years,
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Web: www.gunshoprugby.com
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when responding to rifles, pistols and accessories,
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19 Somers Road,
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Tel: 01392 271701
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Email: R & B Sporting Email:
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Please mention
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To advertise here
Harkila, Le Chameau, Dubarry
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[email protected] The Gun & Sport Shop
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KNIVES
WGD/18/43/a
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Lavin House, Knockahollet,
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Tel: 02827641204
Email:
KNIFEMAKERS Commerce Way,
Estate, Colchester,
[email protected]
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MANUFACTURERS / MATCH TARGET / MUZZLE LOADING / NIGHTVISION
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RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd
Cornwall PL14 5BQ Sportsmarketing SMK
Sportsmarketing SMK Tel: 01579 362319
Commerce Way, Commerce Way,
Email:
Whitehall Road Industrial Whitehall Road Industrial
[email protected]
Estate, Colchester, Estate, Colchester,
Web: www.ruag.co.uk
Essex CO2 8HH Essex CO2 8HH
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www.lintran.co.uk
Fax: 01525 851236
Email:
[email protected]
Fax: 01206 792679
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Tel: 01932 781891
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MUZZLE LOADING www.beechwoodsport.com
Beechwood Sport are an
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Commerce Way,
Estate, Colchester,
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Fax: 01206 792679 Macclesfield,
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www.milbrosports.co.uk Tel: 01625 613177 Lavin Guns
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NIGHTVISION / OPTICS
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Commerce Way, Tel: 01932 781891 Ltd when responding to
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E-mail:
[email protected]
Wesson knives, HKS & Jet,
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Registered Firearms Dealer
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Sale and repair of Essex CO2 8HH
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next year’s Macclesfield, Email:
Email:
[email protected]
What Gun? Cheshire SK11 0LR
Tel: 01625 613177
[email protected]
www.lavinguns.com
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Importing RWS, Norma, GECO
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OPTICS / PAINTBALL / PELLETS / PEST CONTROL
PAINTBALL PEST CONTROL

Sportsmatch UK Ltd
16 Summer Street, Leighton Milbro® Sports
Buzzard, Beds LU7 1HT Commerce Way,
Tel: 01525 381638 Whitehall Road Industrial Est,
Colchester, Essex CO2 8HH
Fax: 01525 851236
Tel: 01206 795333
Email:
Fax: 01206 792679
[email protected] Email: [email protected] Lintran
www.sportsmatch-uk.com www.milbrosports.co.uk Brentwood House, Lincoln
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[email protected]
Yorkshire. We offer a full range of Sportsmarketing SMK
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RUAG Ammotec UK Ltd
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PELLETS
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RE-ENACTMENT / RELOADING / RETAILERS
RE-ENACTMENT Hannams Reloading Ltd

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Tel: 01977 681639 Upton Cross, Liskeard,
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LTD
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BD23 2DE
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Kirklees Gunshop
17 Lord Street, Huddersfield,
Yorkshire HD1 1QA
Tel: 01484 544600
Email:
Sportsmarketing SMK
[email protected]
www.kirklees-guns.co.uk
Best stocked shop in the West
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SHOTGUNS / SHOW ORGANISERS / STALKING EQUIPMENT / TARGETS
Preston Arms Fair

TARGETS
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Arms & Armour UK
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A&M Custom Gunsmiths............................113 GE Fulton ....................................................62 Puretone Ltd................................................44
AC Guns......................................................264 Gilbert Distribution....................................118
ad index Air Arms ............................................12 & 13

Allwood Stock & Mouldings ......................227
Anglia Tackle & Gun ..................................22
Animal Transit Boxes ..................................22
Artemis Web ................................................33
ARTS ..............................................................64
Asset Sheild................................................189
Gilsan Sports ..................................................4
GMK ....................................................IFC, 179
GT Shooting..................................................22
Gun fellas UK ............................................188
Hannams Reloading ..................................168

ASI ..................................................................3
Helikon - Tex ..............................................11
Henry Krank..................................216 & 217
Highland Outdoors................................27, 63
Barbican Armoury ..........................................4 Highwood Classic Arts ..............................162
Barratts..........................................................30 Hull Cartridge ..............................................10
R&B Sporting ..............................................24
Range Right ..............................IBC, 169, 303
Ranger UK....................................................86
Raytrade UK Ltd........................................163
Realtree 125, 126, 127, 129, 131, 132 & 133
Rifleworks ..................................................147
Ripley Rifles..................................................64
Ruag............................................................157
Rules Of Engagement................................142
BASC ..............................................................36 Saddlery & Gunroom ................................287

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Beechwood Sports........................................24 John Rothery ......................................97, 294 Shooters Rights ..................................86, 324
BH Steel Targets ........................................162 Shooting Supplies ..............77, 201, 143, 273
Bicester Target ............................................25 Kate Fleming..............................................276 SMK ........................................................8 & 9
Bisley Sports Wholesale ............................162 KC Sports......................................................86 Solware ........................................................92
Blades UK ..................................................269 Kempton Classic Arms Fair ........................52 SouthernGun Co ........................................173
Brattonsound Engineering Ltd....................52 Kexby Fieldsports ......................................318 SP Filling....................................................247
BSA Guns ........................................18, 23, 59 Kirklees ......................................................315 Sporting Services ..........................172 & 247
By Sword & Musket ..................................148 Sunglasses for Sports ..................................44
Leech & Son ..............................................318 Sureshot Airguns ........................................118
C&R Testing ..................................................28
Leica Camera..................................................5 Swarovski ......................................................15
Calton Moor Range....................................188
Lincoln Jefferies..........................................113
Cambrai Militaria ........................................40
Lintran ..........................................................40 Tackle Up ....................................................26
Centra UK ..................................................109
Longthorne Guns ........................................24 Tactical Scope ............................................142
Cheshire Gun Room ....................................29
Low Mill Ranges ........................................200 Target Air ....................................................62
City Air Weapons ......................................118
The British Shooting Show ........................45
CMR international......................................200
Macwet........................................................134 The Photon Shop ......................................112
Countryman Fairs ........................................35
Manchester Airguns......................................64 Thomas Jacks ............................................139
CPSA..............................................................43
May Of London..........................................218 Trackside Airguns ......................................105
Crawfords ......................................................30
MBR Sporting ............................................232 Trulock & Harris........................................318
Crawley Surplus............................................58
Crispin Engineering....................................172 Merseyside Armoury ..................................200 TW Chambers & Co ....................................58
Czech Tactical Pursuits..............................218 Military Pocket Books ................................52
Mooredges ..................................................118 UK Custom shop..........................................14
D&B Militaria ............................................218 Umarex ................................6 & 7, 20 & 21
DAI Leisure ..................................................34 Napier ..........................................................25
Deben ................................................16 & 17 Nightforce ....................................................28
Viking Arms ......................................19 & 31
Defence Mechanisms ....................................30 Nockover Targets..........................................64
Dhustone ....................................................134 Nomad ........................................................138
Wardfield Sporting Goods ........................276
Double Deuces ..........................................180 Norman Clark ............................................230
Website Directory ............................48 & 49
DPT Euro....................................................247 North West Custom Parts ..........148 & 172
Western Shooting Supplies........................162
Dr Bob's Gun Bits ......................................58 Northern Shooting Show ............................36
Westlake Engineering ................................200
Drew's Lab ................................................264 NSRA ..........................................................188
Nuprol..........................................................181 Westlander..................................................315
Wiltshire Shooting Centre..........................148
EasyHit........................................................272
Oceania Defence ..........................206 & 207 Whitby & Co ......................................14, 269
Edgar Brothers ..........................................OBC
Entwistle Of Blackpool..............................272 Ogdens ........................................................142 Willards ........................................................86
Epa Manufacturing ....................................227 Optics Warehouse ............................123, 257 Willow Farm Shooting ..............................318
Escort Gun Leather ....................................26 Orion Firearms Training............................200 Wirral Guns ................................................86
WJ Bowman ..............................................315
FA Anderson ..............................................257 Park Street Guns ......................................276
Fiocchi................................................232, 318 PBIR Illuminations ....................................264 X - Calibre ..................................................25
Fire Support ..............................................323 Pickering Airguns ......................................105
Forge Consulting....................241-243 & 276 Portsmouth Gun Centre............................188 York Guns..........................................263, 302
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