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Dr Al Gabriel on learning to shoot

Posted on March 15, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our regular stalking columnist Dr Al Gabriel explains why he loved learning to shoot, and what keeps him coming back stronger every year. It is always an interesting question when one is asked “why do you shoot?” The reality is…

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Gun of the Week: CZ 452 American

Posted on September 11, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Stuart Wilson familiarises himself with this week’s Gun of the Week CZ 452 American – the ‘first and last’ firearm for the hunter gatherer. My introduction to shooting came at an early age: rabbiting with my dad, keeping football pitches…

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Best technical jackets – our top picks

Posted on August 17, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Get back to hunting in comfort! We have a dozen technical jackets ideal for summer stalks Caber Feidh smock Possibly the ultimate hill stalking smock, with a zip-in anti-midge veil for uninterrupted vision, but total protection. The veil zips into…

Calling the shots

Posted on January 23, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

GTN looks ahead to the 2020 SHOT Show with the event organisers and headline sponsors SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. The…

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GTN’s latest product news – round two

Posted on January 9, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest in essential kit for the ever-changing shooting seasons. Howa Oryx The Oryx is a one-piece integrated aluminium chassis intended to improve the consistency and accuracy of Howa’s bolt-action rifles. The Oryx keeps the barrel from of any contact…

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The GTN Interview: Swazi’s Davey Hughes

Posted on October 13, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

As Swazi celebrates its 25th anniversary, owner and founder Davey Hughes reflects on a remarkable journey. If you ask Davey Hughes to name his company’s official birthday, he recalls it as if it were his first-born child – 10 October 1994.…

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APEX Airglo

Posted on December 23, 2018 by oharvey

It might be thought of more as a stalking product, but don’t forget that a fox’s primary defence is scent, with smell accounting for detection around 65 per cent of the time. This is why Napier has developed a Trail…

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GWCT Encourage Field Sports Youngsters

Posted on August 16, 2018 by oharvey

The next generation of country sports enthusiasts showed off their skills at the Scottish Game Fair by tackling the Junior McNab Challenge. Dozens of youngsters took part in the challenge, where they had the opportunity to hunt, fish and shoot.…