It’s easy to forget the fuss that the Discovery caused when it was introduced. Mind you, that was a quarter of a century ago. Back in the late Eighties, Land Rover made Land Rovers, Range Rover made Range Rovers and never the twain did meet. Then along came this remarkable…
Hatsan Escort 3in is this month’s test gun. It is a practical workhorse, the 3in-chambered, steel-shot-proofed, Turkish-made Hatsan Escort semi-automatic. The Hatsan escort 3in is imported by the well-known firm of Edgar Brothers of Macclesfield (which has been involved with the Hatsan brand since the Nineties). We do not test many…
The MK60 Miroku 20-bores are quite the bargain in today’s market. Michael Yardley has positive first impressions of both the aesthetic and specification and, after a go on the skeet range, finds himself tempted to buy a pair. For more gun reviews, read about the John Jeffries HPX Elite or…
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 it takes a bit of getting used to. JOHN JEFFRIES HPX ELITE This month’s test gun is unusual: a long-barrelled,…
The Savage AccuStalker is a remarkable and desirable rifle that appears to live up to each of the claims made by its manufacturer and distributor. If accuracy from a mid-priced rifle is what you are seeking, then this must surely be a strong contender. SAVAGE ACCUSTALKER Although I frequently express…
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 elegant, functional and refined gun, it gets Michael Yardley’s approval. BOSIS QUEEN The Bosis Queen, a superior-grade gun, has 30in…
The Thompson Centre Dimension .243 is this month’s test rifle, and Dominic Griffith finds himself quickly understanding why it was nominated NRA Rifle of the Year in 2013. As far as Dominic Grifiith is concerned, Thompson Centre Dimension’s attempt to provide an affordable take-down rifle has been wonderfully successful. THOMPSON…
The William and Son over-and-under is our test gun. It’s a 12-bore with 30in barrels, a low-profile and hand-engraved action and weighs just over 7lb. It cleverly brings together modern design with London tradition, much to Michael Yardley’s approval. WILLIAM AND SON OVER-AND-UNDER I have admired and shot William and…
The Browning A Bolt 3 follows the much-respected X-Bolt and represents the firm’s entry-level rifle, intended to compete with the likes of the Ruger American or the Savage Axis. Like the Ruger, the Browning A Bolt 3 punches well above its weight in terms of finish and quality and it…
The AYA English game-gun is the product of a collaboration between Sportarm of Dorchester, ASI of Snape, and AYA the Spanish manufacturer. First impressions of this “English” game-gun are of a well-presented, traditionally specified, 61⁄2lb side-by-side made rather striking because of its fine rose-and-scroll engraving. AYA ENGLISH GAME-GUN There is…
