Rifles

Weatherby Vanguard .257 Magnum

An all-American stalking rifle with no ideas above its station or price range, ST reviews the unpretentious Weatherby Vanguard, and finds it more than capable.

Savage 93R17 BTVS .17 HMR rifle review

This trim and handy HMR rifle ticks all the boxes. It's a reliable and accurate sporting gun with a sound pedigree and fine new features.

Sako 85 Hunter rifle review

The Finnish rifle maker Sako has improved on the 75 Hunter model by combining elegance, quality and accuracy, and has produced the 85 Hunter.

.260 Remington cartridge review

The .260 Remington cartridge is a versatile little bullet that is ideal as both a fox and deer round.

Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifle review

The Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifle is the result of some subtle changes to its original M77 MK1 model.

Browning Eclipse A-Bolt rifle review

The Browning Eclipse A-Bolt rifle is a well-designed and accurate varmint rifle.

Laser rifle scopes on test

Finding a reliable scope with an integrated laser range finding device can be a confusing business.

Rifle test: Anschutz XIV Carbine (1417G) in .22LR

With top accuracy and velocity this short-barrelled German-made Anschutz .22 rimfire rifle will deliver.

Ruger M77/22 rimfire sporter rifle review

The Ruger M77/22 rifle has the feel of a centrefire, but the light, sporting profile of a rimfire.

Subsonic .22LR ammunition review

The .22 rimfire is a great vermin rifle, here we review six subsonic bullets for penetration and expansion.

Thompson Center Icon rifle review

Will the Thompson Center Icon rifle live up to its name?

Howa Lightning 1500 rifle review

The Howa Lightning 1500 rifle is a model designed to be a practical and affordable off the peg stalking rifle.

Ruger 96/22M lever action rifle review

Will this Ruger 96/22 Magnum lever-action rifle be another best-seller for the company?

Tikka .308 Lite T3 rifle test

This Tikka T3 .308 conforms to the same high standards as its predecessors.

Blaser Professional R93 rifle review

This Blaser Professional R93 rifle has fantastic accuracy and an ingenious bolt lock-up.

Sauer 202 Select rifle review

This Sauer 202 Select rifle has the old-world elegance of a superb rifle that can be tailored to the stalker's own specification.

Blaser K95 Luxus single-shot rifle review

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

Thompson Centre G2 Contender rifle review

The Thompson Centre G2 Contender is ideally suited to fox control and stalking in woodland where it can be used without fear of denting the walnut.

Merkel KR1 rifle review

Two rifles for the price of one? We review a high-grade stalking rifle from German manufacturer, Merkel, with changeable barrels and an upper-class pedigree.

Howa 1500 Varmint rifle review

The Howa 1500 Varmint rifle has a design and finish that's easy on the eye, and a price-tag that's easy on the wallet.

Savage Model 16 .243 rifle review

Satin-finished it may be, but Bruce Potts takes a shine to the reliable, adjustable trigger and consistent accuracy of Savage's Model 16 .243 stalking rifle.

Winchester Coyote Lite .22-250 rifle review

Lite in name, and in nature, this new rifle from Winchester is designed for the true hunter, with synthetic weather resistance. ST tests the Coyote Lite .22-250.

CZ Varmint .17 Mach 2 rifle review

With price and presentation on the money, some guns have what it takes. ST reviews the CZ Varmint rifle, arguably the best-buy .17 Mach 2 rimfire on the market

Ruger 1B .243 rifle review

The Ruger No.1B .243 stalking rifle is an accurate, modern gun with a reliable, traditional side.

Krico Model 902 rifle review

These German Krico rifles have all the quality, accuracy and dependability that a stalker requires, so why are they such a rare sight in British woodlands?

Mauser CZ 527 Varmint rifle review

As a small variant of the marvellous Mauser, the .204 Calibre CZ 527 rifle is already off to a good start.

.22-250 calibre review

The .22-250 calibre is one of the best when it comes to dealing with foxes and roe in Scotland.

Steve Bowers Custom .224 rifle review

The marriage of man and machine has resulted in wonderful rifles, but none so delightful as those made by rifle expert, Steve Bowers, and his .224 custom.

Sako Quad Hunter .22LR rifle review

The versatile Sako Quad Hunter is an impressive one-gun rifle system.

Remington 504 .22 rifle review

The new Remington 504 in .22 rimfire - when it comes to performance and beauty, this rifle delivers.

Mauser M03 stalking rifle

With great design features and an attention to detail that puts other rifles to shame, we find the Mauser M03 stalking rifle a refreshing break from the norm.

Ruger M77 Mk2 rifle review

The Ruger M77 rifle has withstood the test of time and is revamped in the Mk2, making it anything but a standard stalking rifle.

Rifle scope cleaning tips

A clean lens can mean the difference between a hit and a miss when you're out stalking in the field. Her we offer some tips on top products to help take care of your rifle scope.

.338 BR calibre review

The .338 BR is just the thing for the woodland stalker who wants a calibre that can produce one-shot kills without damaging the meat.

Remington 700 LVSF rifle review

Reknowned for the reliability and accuracy of its rifles, Remington's latest addition to its Model 700 series provides an excellent mid-weight varmint rifle.

CZ Style .22LR rifle review

Eschewing size in favour of substance, the CZ Style 16in is proving itself a rimfire rifle to be reckoned with.

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