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Gun of the Week: Model 16 AccuStalker

Posted on July 13, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Powell gives his verdict on another Savage Arms speciality – this time, the Model 16 AccuStalker. The American firm of Savage Rifles really needs no introduction as the name has been synonymous with well-built, accurate and reliable rifles for…

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Scotland’s deer stalking sector under threat

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

A survey undertaken last month by the Association of Deer Management Groups (ADMG), Lowland Deer Network Scotland (LDNS) and the Scottish Venison Association (SVA) has found that if there is no let stalking this year for stags, hinds, roe bucks…

GMK MD Karl Waktare – the GTN interview

Posted on June 20, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The managing director of GMK, Karl Waktare, tells us how the distributors are getting on in the face of coronavirus, and why he has decided to seek nomination to the BASC council. Tell us a little bit about GMK? GMK…

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New deer management report presents ‘mixed recommendations’

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

A ‘hardened’ approach is needed for deer population management in Scotland including high cull targets and more rural stalking jobs, a report published in January claims. The report, published by Scottish Environment LINK, an alliance of organisations involved in land…

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Rifle of the Year: Sako 85 Finnlight II

Posted on December 19, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week’s Gun of the Week is also the GBSA 2019 Rifle of the Year, the Sako 85 Finnlight II Based on the classic 85 Finnlight, Sako’s Finnlight II is an icon reborn, with a host of innovative features and…

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Market ops: Christmas gift guide (pt 2)

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

These are the latest Christmas crackers that are set to get shooters jolly this festive season. Cens DX series The next generation of hearing protection is on the market with the release of the full DX Series from Cens. There…

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Rabbiting by Lamplight in this month’s Countryman

Posted on November 25, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning sets up with a scope-mounted flashlight and heads out into the night for some traditional rabbit lamping The ground I’m shooting over tonight is a mixed farm comprising several hundred acres of cattle grazing, cereal crops and pony…

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Even more leading lines on the stalking product market

Posted on July 11, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Last week we brought you a round-up of the leading lines for a successful day of stalking, well now we’re back with more! Aigle Parcours 2 Outlast Handcrafted in France from Gomma Plus natural rubber for that durable yet soft…

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Best stalking products on the market

Posted on July 6, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

A round-up of the leading lines you should be stocking to supply for a successful day of stalking. Swazi Tahr XP For over 15 years the Tahr Anorak has built a repuation around the world as the world as the…