Rifle Shooter Magazine Oct/Nov 25 Vorige editie

This issue of Rifle Shooter is guest edited by Hugh van Cutsem, who opens with a thought-provoking feature on the future of deer management in the UK. Readers will also find a strong mix of practical guidance, expert product insights and international perspectives, from Mark Ripley’s review of thermal optics to Craig Boddington’s reflections on classic rifles and roe deer.

Other highlights include Chris Rogers’ advice for beginners keen to take up deer stalking, Bruce Potts putting the Anschütz 1761 Classic through its paces, and Diggory Hadoke’s exploration of what constitutes “enough gun” for dangerous game. BASC deer advisor James Sutcliffe and Alex Hatton also weigh in on pressing population and management challenges, while features from Simon K Barr and Ryan Charlton bring readers hunting and shooting stories from South Africa, Kazakhstan and the USA.

Also in this issue

Mark Ripley on protecting poults with patience and fieldcraft

John Tooher shares his lightweight hunting kit essentials

Retail Therapy: the latest guns, gadgets and gizmos

Five top thermal rifle scopes reviewed

Selena Barr on the growing threat of tick-borne allergies

Will O’Meara prepares his hunting wardrobe for the season

Venison recipe: Thai-style salad

CIC scoring changes recognising Scottish red stags

Mark Underwood on the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor

“I Am a Shooter”: profile of 17-year-old stalker Eddie Benton