Monthly Archives: February 2021
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February 19, 2021I’ve been following with interest lots of posts about using the 22lr as a practice round for Precision Rifle Shooting. It seems there are several platforms gaining popularity so I thought I should put some effort into adding to that list.The Tikka T1X seemed the obvious choice as my Competition Chassis System, which is currently based around the Tikka T3 action will accept this barrelled action without modification. So a T1X was purchased and a comparison test day at the range was organised.
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February 16, 2021
Stalking for me is about the whole experience; the art of getting as close to these majestic amazing animals as possible without them knowing you are there.
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February 12, 2021
James - our resident Night Vision and Thermal expert - shares his thoughts between a Dedicated Night Vision unit or the use of an Add-On.
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Night Vision has become more and more popular over the past 5 years, there is no doubt about that. Not only has it improved in terms of technology but affordability. Gone are the days where everything is now generation graded and tubed. Now is the age of Digital Night Vision!
So, what would be best for you? A dedicated unit or an add-on unit?
Here I’ll have a look at what might suit your needs best…..
ADD-ON'S
The great
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February 12, 2021
The latest lockdown has been devastating for shooting and with the latest restrictions where I live requiring you to go no more than 5 miles beyond your council area and only exercise outdoors with one other person, it has put a very early end to my winter game shooting.
Thankfully I live in a massive council area which is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands where I go Stalking. With foreign clients prevented from coming and Deer needing to be culled, this has left some very welcome and cheap opportunities for me in place of my other Shooting.
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February 05, 2021
Recoil Testing is a fundamental part of the design and testing process of Scopes to ensure they can handle the calibres it's designed for, as well as general knocks sustained during it's lifetime.
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February 04, 2021
John Farbrother - 2018 BFTA & WFTC Springer champion - briefly shares 3 popular Rifle Rests and how they can be used for alternative means.
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Once again, we are looking at an essential piece of kit; a Rifle Maintenance Rest.
These rests have a multitude of uses and generally offer greater ease of cleaning intricate areas of the Rifle whilst being able to use both hands to do so.
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February 03, 2021
Everyone has their own method of how to Zero their Thermal Weapon Scope because let's face it, it’s not the easiest of tasks.
So, I am going to share a few tried and tested methods that I think works best.
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February 03, 2021
Wow! What we would give to be able to visit the States this year and partake in one of the Vortex Edge Training days.
Following their success during 2020, Vortex has stepped-up, going bigger and better than before, offering a one-of-a-kind Shooting experience.