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 pedigree, read Browning B15: the new upmarket over and under. BERETTA 486 PARALLELO EL The test gun this month is…
Dominic Griffith tests out the new Mauser M12 Extreme and finds that a return to fix-barrel construction offers a more affordable version of a fantastic rifle. For a remarkable and inexpensive rifle, read Dominic Griffith’s review of the Savage AccuStalker. MAUSER M12 EXTREME The Mauser heritage is built on its…
Horseradish can easily become a pest when left to its own devices. Learn how to control horseradish to prevent your garden from becoming overrun. But there’s no need to get rid of the stuff entirely, harvest the main root for culinary use. Our favourite recipe is horseradish sauce. Simple to…
Browning’s new over and under has unusual pedigree, with metal parts made in Japan but assembled and stocked at Browning’s Liège workshop. Michael Yardley is impressed by the Browning B15. With Browning launching the new Browning B15 in the UK, Jonathan Young looks back at the history of this iconic…
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 an excellent and desirable game gun. For an outstanding gun at a very reasonable price, read Michael Yardley’s review of…
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 attainable prices, take Michael Yardley’s advice on how to get the best guns on the second-hand market, read vintage Purdey…
With less than £5000 to spend you can buy an excellent sporting shotgun
The Perazzi Ribless Game over-and-under, developed by Sportarm of Dorchester, is lighter than most of the maker’s guns and slightly unnerving in the lack of a sighting rib. But with an open mind and instictive keep-the-eyes-on-the-bird-and-forget-everything-else shooting style, Michael Yardley finds himself won over. If you are looking to really…
The Sako 85 Carbonlight is the newest additon to Sako’s ever-popular range. While it shares all of the features of the popular Finnlight, the Sako 85 Carbonlight is stocked with carbon fibre. Dominic Griffith finds himself tempted to make a purchase. For more on rifles, read Dominic Griffith’s review of…
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 of the 32in 20-bore concept warrants a hefty price tag. If you have less cash to splash, read about the…
