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Are deer management targets achievable without thermals?

Posted on November 24, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

In his first column for GTN, Dr Al Gabriel, BASC council member, molecular biologist at Newcastle University and keen deer stalker, wonders whether thermals are really a good thing, and whether he could hit his deer management targets without them.…

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Gun of the week: Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent

Posted on September 3, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie is smitten with the looks and handling of this week’s Gun of the Week, the Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent. I’ll admit I’ve not been a massive fan of Caesar Guerini, but that’s only because I have only…

Covid-19 guidance visits for shoots launched

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

BASC is launching free Covid-19 guidance visits to help prepare shoots for the coming season. The Covid-19 guidance visits will help shoots form their own individual risk assessments depending on their situation and demonstrate how risks can be reduced in line…

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CPSA CEO Iain Parker – GTN interview

Posted on June 8, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

After an intervention that certainly did his sport no harm, we catch up with Iain Parker, the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association CEO and ask him about the present, and future, of the sport. Last month, the CEO of the CPSA,…

Tagged with: beretta, Browning, clay pigeon shooting, clay pigeon shooting association, clay shooting, covid-19, CPSA, dtl, EJ Churchill, iain parker, lockdown, rifle, shoot, shot, sport, The Game Fair
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Gun of the Week: BSA R-10 TH

Posted on February 10, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week’s Gun of the Week, the BSA R-10 TH, made its debut at the 2019 British Shooting Show The iconic BSA R-10 has proved itself as one of the most reliable hunting PCPs of the past decade, and 2019…

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Gun of the Week: Webley 900 Series

Posted on January 30, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Webley & Scott 900 Series is out now and is this week’s Gun of the Week, and sports a steel boxlock action and 3″ chamber. With steel shot proofing and solid forged action, the 12-bore 900 Series also features…

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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…

Tagged with: field jacket, highland outdoors, hunt, kit, oryx, product, range, rifle, rifle scope, rifles, seasons, shooting, shot, trigger
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Airgun of the year: Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter XS

Posted on December 12, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week’s Gun of the Week also has the distinction of being our pick for Airgun of the Year. Although listed as the XS, which is the high-power version producing muzzle energy to beyond 40ft/lb, the sub-12ft/lb model is the…

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Top picks for rangefinders

Posted on May 10, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Think rangefinders are all alike? Think again. There’s a huge amount of variety on the market, as this impressive selection shows Leupold Marksman 1000 Part of the limited-edition Marksman range, the Leupold Marksman 1000 Rangefinder combines a lightweight, streamlined design…