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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Are deer management targets achievable without thermals?
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Gun of the week: Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent
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…
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Covid-19 guidance visits for shoots launched
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
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,…
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Gun of the Week: BSA R-10 TH
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
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
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…
Airgun of the year: Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter XS
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
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…
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Gamebore Pigeon Extreme
The premium version of Gamebore’s pigeon cartridges has a longer brass, and is filled with a full 34 grams of the manufacturer’s diamond shot in size 5 to give a killing shot at the longest possible range. Diamond shot is…
