Michael Yardley

Beretta 486 Parallelo EL

  • October 4, 2016

Replacing the 470 series and now in 20-bore, the Beretta 486 Parallelo EL looks good and feels light and lively. Michael Yardley is impressed. For a new gun with unusual…

Boxall and Edmiston 16-bore

  • August 22, 2016

16-bores are enjoying a renaissance. With this in mind, Michael Yardley takes to the range with the new Boxall and Edmiston 16-bore over and under. He finds it to be…

Rizzini BR550RB side-by-side

  • July 29, 2016

The Rizzini BR550RB side-by-side is a lightweight gun with proves to be outstanding and at a very reasonable price. Michael Yardley considers making an order. For more fantastic guns at…

Holland and Holland Sporting Deluxe.

  • April 22, 2016

The Holland and Holland Sporting Deluxe proves itself a thoroughbred in every department. Michael Yardley’s first impressions are of a long, elegant gun but shooting it proves this stunning example…

John Jeffries HPX Elite

  • February 20, 2016

The John Jeffries HPX Elite is a long-barrelled gun, intended for use on high flying pheasants as well as clays. Michael Yardley finds this beast-like gun lively, and decides that…

Bosis Queen

  • February 13, 2016

The Bosis Queen 20- bore sidelock ejector imported by Victor Chapman is this month’s test gun. It’s the firm’s premium side-by-side and traditionally bench-made in Travagliato near Brescia. As an…

Tips for shotgun restoration. Joseph Lang

  • February 10, 2016

Tips for shotgun restoration is useful knowledge if you have decided your old gun is worth it. Restoration can be a timely and costly venture. Michael Yardley’s tips for shotgun…

Restoring your old shotgun.

  • February 4, 2016

Restoring your old shotgun is not the easy business it used to be. Michael Yardley investigates what the process involves and asks that difficult question: sentiment aside, is restoring your…