A major survey of rural voters on the Conservative Party leadership contest has revealed deep frustration in rural areas. Over 3,000 people took part in the online survey between 7-17 June. This has been the only national survey of rural opinion on…
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Rural voters want change from next Prime Minister
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Ariat grows in confidence with Shooting Show partnership
Footwear manufacturer Ariat has signalled its confidence in the hunting market by renewing its sponsorship of The Shooting Show. For a second year in a row, viewers will be able to watch Shooting Show stars such as Chris Dalton, Stuart…
Tagged with: ariat, chris dalton, game shooting, geoff garrod, hunting, pest control, Peter Carr, shooting, sponsorship, stalking, stuart wilson, the shooting show
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Product news (part 2)
Gun Trade News presents the second part of a round up of the latest product releases, from the British Shooting Show and further afield. Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display This Heads-Up Display gives precision shooters a competitive edge with distinct…
Tagged with: abs, b525 sporter laminate, barrel, british shooting show, Browning, bullpup, cartridges, chokes, crf2800.com rangefinder, Daystate, delta optical stryker hd, dope, fairfax, gun trade news, henry survival ar-7 rifle, hunting, kestrel, kestrel hud heads up display, leica hunting, leica optics, MOA, Optics Warehouse, pcp, Pulsar, range, richard paul russel ltd, saxon laminate, sfp, shotgun, Sportsman Gun Centre, strasser rs14 evolution, t1, target display, teague precision chokes, teague titanium series, true timber strata camo, Viking Arms, winchester, xrp strata, zero lock
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Savage launch anniversary specials
US Firearms manufacturer Savage Arms celebrated their 125th anniversary at Shot Show with the launch of 40 new products. The brand, distributed to UK retailers by Edgar Brothers, have also premiered a range of limited edition rifles. The highlights…
Tagged with: beth shimanski, edgar brothers, hunting, Limited Edition, new products, rifle, Savage Arms, SHOT Show, us firearms
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The pest bet: 15 pieces of gear to keep pests at bay
In February, pest control moves to the top of many shooters’ agendas – so stock up on the right gear as we run through 15 pieces of gear and tech to keep pests and predators at bay. 1. Wicked…
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Fox Control Laws Ineffective
The first ever scientific study into the use of dogs to hunt foxes in the UK, published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, concludes that the law in England and Wales makes controlling foxes less effective and imposes a longer duration…
Tagged with: Countryside Alliance, fox, FWF, hunting, hunting act 2015, laws, news, wales, wildlife society
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A LAC Of Perspective
There seems to be a growing sense that ‘something needs to be done’ about technology. I don’t just mean the (entirely justified, in my view) middle class pre-occupation with children’s screen time, but a sense that something needs to be…
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Sako Carbon Wolf
The latest arrival in the Sako range, the 85 Carbon Wolf is engineered for hunters who value low weight, shooting comfort, adaptability and above all accuracy. The Carbon Wolf can be quickly configured for the range and a variety of…
FLIR Breach
The FLIR Breach PTQ136 is a tactical thermal imaging monocular built for the rigors of tactical deployment and law enforcement, allowing the operator to spot the heat of living objects and terrain in total darkness. Featuring a 12um Boson Core,…
Auction news and big game issues
Diggory Hadoke explores auction trends and the public threats that can impact big game industries. Recently, Gavin Gardiner put up a significant collection of air rifles for sale by internet bidding, prior to his 1 May London auction at Sotheby’s…
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