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Blaser R8 Ultimate .22 LR Rimfire Conversion Kit - tried & tested

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Paul Austin

The superb ergonomics, super quick straight pull design and an exceptional tigger. The R8 in all its forms is quite a package

Chris Parkin tries hard not to fall in love with this add-on, which converts Blaser’s exceptional R8 centrefire rifle into a rimfire alternative!

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SAUER 101 HIGHLAND XTC .308 WIN - test & review

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Paul Austin

Sauer 101 Highland XTC in 308 Winchester is a delightful rifle to carry and handle in the field

Chris Parkin has got it bad for this carbon fibre creation from Sauer - the 101 Highland XTC in .308 Win has all the makings of a modern classic

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Lithgow Arms Woomera Centrefire in 6.5 Creedmoor - test & review

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Paul Austin

Lithgow Arms LA105 Woomera Centrefire Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor

Chris Parkin takes a closer look at the Lithgow Arms Woomera Centrefire rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, and finds a lot to like!

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Comparison test & review - Howa v Sauer .223 rifles!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Paul Austin

Sauer on the left/rear with Howa toward the right/front, both in everyday used format

Chris Parkin conducts a detailed comparison of two very different .223s - should you choose a Sauer 223 or a Howa 223? Read on to help decide!

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BERGARA B14 HMR IN 6.5 CREEDMOOR (LH) - test & review

Thursday, January 30, 2020 Paul Austin

A hunting rifle cannot be some laborious lummox to cart around and I found the HMR to strike an ideal compromise from range to field use

Gun guru Chris Parkin puts the Bergara B14 HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor to the test, and is absolutely full of praise for this cracking, great-value rifle

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Ruger M77 Hawkeye Long Range Target in 300 Win Mag - test & review

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Paul Austin

Chris Parkin gets back behind one of the big boys and enjoys Ruger’s latest long-ranger in a classic composite, rather chassis stock - meet the M77 Hawkeye LRT in 300 Win Mag!

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Mauser M18 in .243 - in depth test & review

Friday, November 15, 2019 Paul Austin

Mauser M18 in 243 has traversed all four seasons

Chris Parkin spends a year and a half living with an M18 in .243 and concludes that this rifle could well be Mauser’s 21st-century masterpiece

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RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE IN .17 HMR - test & review

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Paul Austin

Ruger Precision Rimfire in 17 HMR is just as happy hunting as it is on the range

Chris Parkin heaps praise on a tacticool HMR that clones the look and feel of its big brother. For shooters and hunters, the Ruger Precision Rimfire in .17 HMR screams capability

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Remington 700 PCR in 6.5 Creedmoor - detailed test & review

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Dominic Holtam

Chris Parkin tests out the latest evolution of the legendary Remington 700, and discovers a rifle with outstanding accuracy, ready to meet the demands of today’s competition shooters

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