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Shooting and rural organisations call for transition away from lead ammunition

Posted on February 24, 2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Leading shooting and rural organisations have today announced they want an end to the use of lead and single-use plastics in shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting within five years. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), British Game…

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The Great British Shooting Awards – all the winners

Posted on February 18, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

It was a great event on Saturday night after the British Shooting Show, and just in case you missed it, here are all the winners from the Great British Shooting Awards. Shooting Apparel of the Year Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket…

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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A discerning duo

Posted on January 27, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Michael E Haskew returns to share the provenance of a shotgun and a rifle coming up for sale: a handsome Hereward and a princely Purdey The Holt’s December auction and Gavin Gardiner’s Bond Street event feature an outstanding shotgun and…

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Gun of the week: Huglu HT-14

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

This week’s Gun of the Week is a new addition to the market… The Huglu HT-14 is the newest model to come from the Turkish manufacturer, Huglu. Well- known for their quality and value, they tick all the right boxes…

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Mossberg finds a new home in the UK

Posted on January 14, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mossberg has just celebrated its centenary, having started making its firearms in 1919, based in Connecticut, USA. And now, Mossberg have announced that Viking Arms is their new UK distribution partner. Managing Director Sam Macarthur said, “We are very excited…

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Gun of the week: Browning B525 Ultra XS Pro

Posted on December 26, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! We have one late present for you and it’s this week’s Gun of the Week, the Browning B525 Ultra XS Pro – winner of the first annual GBSA Shotgun of the Year…

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Market ops: Christmas gift guide (pt 1)

Posted on December 9, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

These are the latest Christmas crackers that are set to get shooters jolly this festive season. Womens field vest Made from bespoke British Le Chameau tweed, the elegant LCW18 Women’s field vest is both flattering and stylish in its design.…