A well made and well presented gun for an accessible price, the Wimbledon Park over-and-under is certainly a gun to consider. Wimbledon Park over-and-under This month’s test gun is intriguing but familiar. It’s called the Wimbledon Park, conceived by Stephen Murray, who managed the Purdey Sporter project, and is made…
Fritto misto is an Italian dish of deep-fried meat, fish and/or vegetables and is an ideal summer dish. The secret to achieving a particularly crispy batter is to use gluten-free flour. OYSTER AND ASPARAGUS FRITTO MISTO WITH BLACK OLIVE DIP Serves 2 as a starter Ingredients Black olive dip 3…
Mike Yardley finds that he doesn't miss much with the Rizzini Grand Regal 28-bore — and it puts a smile on his face.
Fast handling yet controllable, this lightweight, deep-scroll engraved addition to the Beretta stable shot well and offers value. Mike Yardley recommends it, especially for those of smaller stature
This 32in-barrelled behemoth is designated a ‘sporter’, although while putting it through its paces Mike Yardley thinks it could also suit high bird work, with slight modification
Michael Yardley is pleasantly surprised by the Franchi Affinity 3, which he finds well put together and solid — despite the garish finish
Broad beans, peas and asparagus bring a verdant buzz to the kitchen this month, says Philippa Davis, making full use of this seasonal excess
There is much for Michael Yardley to consider as he reviews the Guerini Forum 32in 20-bore. Does he prefer the 30in or the 32in? For more from Guerini, read about the bold and innovative Guerini Revenant. GUERINI FORUM 32IN 20-BORE This 32in, 20-bore Guerini Forum is imported by Anglo Italian…
Inspired by the Perazzi MX8, the Piotti 32in over-and-under is a bespoke gun, and Michael Yardley finds himself impressed. For more gun reviews, the Silver Pigeon is Beretta’s most popular model, but could the Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III be the best yet? PIOTTI 32IN OVER-AND-UNDER This month’s test looks…
It’s Beretta’s most popular model and over a million made to date – but is the Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III the best yet? Michael Yardley certainly thinks so. For more, read Michael Yardley’s review of the Beretta Silver Pigeon 30in 12-bore – which ended with a purchase. BERETTA 687…
