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What type of magazine will I find on sporting rifles?

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Paul Austin
The familiar rotary magazine system of the 10/22

Chris Parkin busts some jargon by explaining in simple terms the three different types of rifle magazine design most commonly found on sporting rifles

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How to age a roe deer

Friday, March 13, 2020 Rebecca Green
Young roe deer, capreolus capreolus, buck in summer at sunset with space for copy. Roebuck with vivid warm colors with positive sentiment.

How can I work out the age of a roe deer?

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Re-training a lurcher for deer tracking

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Rebecca Green
Blue merle rough coated lurcher hunting, waiting for bolt

Is it possible to retrain a lurcher to track deer if its working life has been cut short by injury? Or should I retire the dog completely?

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What to do with the guns of a deceased relative

Friday, November 15, 2019 Emily Damment
Last Will and Testament concept. Fountain pen, seal on desk

Working out what to do with the guns of a deceased relative can add stress to an already traumatic situation. Nick Playford of mfg solicitors offers advice

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Controlling deer in standing crops

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Dominic Holtam
ssh sep q and a stalking

How can I manage my fallow deer population without damaging the standing crops? I don’t have highseats, what are my options? Dom Holtam replies...

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What’s so good about the 6.5 Creedmoor?

Friday, August 16, 2019 Dominic Holtam
ssh august experts

Why is there so much buzz surrounding the 6.5 Creedmoor? And should I be thinking about switching from my 308 Winchester? Help!

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Are homemade fox calls effective?

Monday, August 5, 2019 Dominic Holtam
Fox call

Wondering whether you need to buy a fox call or if you can get away with some glass and polystyrene? Andy Crow offers some advice on the subject

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Which rangefinding binos are right or me?

Monday, August 5, 2019 Dominic Holtam
Range finder

Investing in new optics can be a mine field, and choosing the right rangefinding binoculars for you is no exception! Dom Holtam offers some advice on brands and pricing

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Replacements for Fenn traps

Monday, July 15, 2019 Rebecca Green
fenn trap

Q: I hear that Fenn traps will no longer be approved as of next year. What trap designs should I be looking to use?

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