In this week's issue: a classic mixed day in Norfolk; testing the timeless Sako 85 Hunter; plus the heavyweight tale of a whopping pheasant

Graham Downing enjoys a day of partridges and pheasants in the finest tradition in Norfolk Bruce Potts muses over the classic lines of the new Sako 6.5x55 85 Hunter Are the UK's pheasants getting fatter? Evidence of one whopper thumps down from Yorkshire Pete Wadeson gets to grips with an infestation of rabbits Brambles and briars are the bete noir of ST's resident Beater in our new series Pintail embarks on a challenging day’s woodcock shooting in Ireland Tony Jackson keeps a close eye on his wallet at an enticing sale of sporting memorabilia Robin Page meets Paul Rackham, a man of many country-related talents Ferreting: educating a young lurcher to the finer points of the sport