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William Powell Linhope 12-bore

Beautifully crafted with the high-bird specialist in mind, the new Linhope represents quality in an age of change. Lewis Potter puts it to the test

Remington Fieldmaster BDL .22LR

Bruce Potts enjoys testing a versatile, fastshooting, all-American pump-action rabbit rifle

Fabarm XLR5 12-bore semi-auto

The new self-loader from Fabarm exhibits the latest in shotgun styling. Lewis Potter investigates whether its performance is equally revolutationary

Remington 700

Bruce Potts admire the 40-year old Model 700 whose bolt action rivals the best for strength

Sabatti Mercury 870.308 Rifle

Mercury rising: the bargain Italian rifle’s stock goes up when Bruce Potts tests it in the field

Blaser Model B95 Standard

Lewis Potter discovers whether the Blaser B95’s unusual combination of shotgun and rifle barrels can perform both functions up to standard

Sauer Wolverine Rifle

Accuracy and finesse make the Sauer Wolverine a great all-round performer, says Bruce Potts

Purdey 20-bore Sporter (From £31,625)

Handling and attention to detail impress Lewis Potter when he tests Purdey's 20-bore sporter

Tikka T3 Super Varmint

Accuracy and value impress Bruce Potts when he tries a new heavy-barrelled .222 from Tikka

Yildiz SPZM .410 multi-choke

Designed with the younger shooter in mind, the .410 over-and-under Yildiz SPZM offers good looks, performance and affordability.

Ten of the best .17HMR moderators

Silence is golden where pest control is concerned, so after testing full-bore and .22 rimfire moderators Bruce Potts turns his attention to the increasingly popular .17HMR calibre

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR

Weihrauch HW60J .17HMR rifle: In the Weihrauch HW60J Bruce Potts finds a traditional, well-made .17HMR with excellent accuracy and the handling characteristics of a full-bore rifle

Shotgun Test - Guerini Essex Limited 20/28-bore

After testing it in the field, Lewis Potter find Guerini's elegant and refined new two-in-one gun is perfect for multitasking

Beretta SV10 Perennia shotgun test

The new Beretta Perennia shotgun combines technological improvement with the familiarity of popular older guns. Lewis Potter asks if it will be a success in the field

RPA International GP Hunter rifle review

RPA International GP Hunter rifle review: The GP Hunter is a sporter version of RPA International’s well-respected match-grade and target-orientated rifle.

Rizzini Artemis 20-bore shotgun review

This Rizzini Artemis 20-bore shotgun is an example of everything the Italians are doing right these days.

Purdey Sporter 12-bore over-and-under

With an eye-catching stock and hand-cut scroll-engraving, the new Purdey Sporter over-and-under impresses Lewis Potter with its flawless performance

Yildiz SPZ ME Lux Special

With modern factories and a ready supply of beautiful walnut, Turkey has some stunning exports. Lewis Potter reviews the new Yildiz, a gun that keeps its promises

Customise your rimfire rifle

The majority of shooters are well served for their sporting needs by the many rimfires on offer from various manufacturers. Sometimes, however, good is not good enough, and one hankers after a rifle with just that bit more accuracy and quality.

Shooting Times reviews the .17 calibre Fireball round

Certain smaller calibre rounds have their roots in the swinging Sixties, but, says Bruce Potts, it took many decades and Remington’s blessing for them to join the Establishment

Shooting Times review: Benelli Legacy semi-auto 12-bore

The Benelli Legacy breaks the mould of semi-autos in the best ways. Lewis Potter tests the 12-bore, which impresses with its simplicity.