Having recognised demand for a bespoke sporting clays gun, the Purdey Trigger Plate Sporter is designed as an upmarket clay crusher and built on the new, all-London-made Purdey triggerplate action.…
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Beretta 694 12-bore
Michael Yardley is impressed by the new Beretta 694 12-bore, first and foremost a clay-breaking machine but could also be brought out for high birds. For more from the 69…
Manor & Co over-and-under
A new name to English gunmaking, Michael Yardley is delighted to find the Manor & Co over-and-under refined, aesthetically pleasing and excellent to handle. For something rather different, the Holland…
Holland & Holland Paradox
Intended for both shot and special bullets, the Holland & Holland Paradox can bring home peafowl for the pot and shoot a leopard attacking cattle. Michael Yardley finds himself impressed…
Perazzi SC3 20-bore
Michael Yardley finds the Perazzi SC3 20-bore well-balanced and pointable – it is not cheap but would be difficult to better in a modern game gun. For more gun reviews,…
Partridge shooting tips. 12 top tips for the new season
Partridge shooting tips to ensure you can handle an Englishman or red legged partridge with aplomb. Mike Yardley imparts his partridge shooting knowledge
William & Son pigeon gun
First impressions of the William & Son Pigeon Gun are outstanding but can it really be worth the money? Michael Yardley is delighted to find the latest from one of…
Guerini Revenant
Following intense first impressions, Michael Yardley commends the Guerini Revenant as a bold, innovative piece of gun-making. For more from Guerini, Michael Yardley is impressed by the Guerini Invictus High…
Browning 525 SL
Now with a new, blue, laminate stock, the new Browning 525 SL feels very different to other 525s. With very low recoil, good balance and the ability to shot hard,…
Indoor shooting practice: home, home on the indoor range
Indoor shooting practice is invaluable to refining your rifle and shotgun technique before facing big game. Michael Yardley tries a few impressive facilities, with cinema-quality backdrops and instant feedback on…