Reviews

Beretta ES100 Forty years ago, a semi-auto was a cheap gun, selling for a few hundred pounds. Then, as the guns became more mechanically complex, prices crept up until a “semi” sold for as much as a fairly good over-and-under. Prices seemed to be locked into an upward spiral until budget- priced guns – mainly made…

Webley & Scott has brought an addition to its range in the form of a slightly more specialised Sporter. Mechanically, the Webley & Scott 912 Extreme Sporter is the same as the other models and follows the basic principles of hammers that hinge on the trigger-plate, with coil mainsprings powering them forwards. The sears are hung under the…

I’ve listed the recommended retail price here. These shotguns are under £1000 – although you may find that some guns are available on a deal so that you can save a bit more. The most commonly used gun for game shooting is almost certainly the 12-bore double and the over-and-under is very popular. In fact,…

With rifles there always seems to be a better idea just around the corner, but in this case it’s more a marriage of an old rifle to a new calibre. The CZ 527 is the old bit, though not that old. CZ, or Ceska Zbrojovka, has evolved from what was the Brno Arms company. It’s…

This gun is a multichoke, but fixed-choke and trap versions are also available and Gambas can be customised with extra features to order. On the American market there is a double rifle version of the Gamba, in calibres including the mighty .458 Winchester Magnum dangerous-game load. That is a measure of the gun’s strength. A…

Sporting Services is run by Graeme Clarke, better known for his involvement with Accuracy International (AI) sniper rifles and systems. These are premium items and Graeme now imports from Germany a new rifle that is as at home on the target range as it is in the field. The Nimrod is a fairly typical-looking bolt-action…

The Winchester 101 shotgun was created and designed by American Winchester engineers. But in my opinion the Winchester 101 shotgun owes much to Browning, in terms of appearance and influence.  Secondhand Winchester shotguns are sought after, so here are some tips and advice if you’re in the market. Taking a look at a secondhand Winchester…

“Beware the man with one gun” is an old but valid saying. It refers to the shooter who uses one gun for every type of shooting. Now, it is not unusual for enthusiasts to have a dedicated shotgun for each discipline. Yet there is still a lot to be said for sticking with a favourite…

Umarex 850 Air Magnum air rifle: Powered by liquid gas is the world’s first mass produced, full-power Co2 hunting rifle.

Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle review: The Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle is a traditional, and well-built, stalking rifle.

The Sako A7 has been with us for a few years — it’s an entry- level rifle in terms of price, and one that does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a well made, practical and affordable rifle, sitting somewhere above most of the Tikka range in terms of price, but a bit…