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048 Best on Test- Clothing: Our round up of events, clay and game-related products and
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058 Gun Test: Pete Wadeson tests the Walther impressive Armsan A636 semi auto
taken when accepting advertisements, the publishers Rotex RM8, and although it follows a familiar 102 Gun Test: Bruce Potts gets to grips with
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unsatisfactory transactions.
PCP ‘bottle-fed’ design format, he reckons it’s another bargain shotgun from Turkey, the Huglu
They will, however, investigate any written complaints. got a character all its very own GX 512 semi-auto

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118
BUSHCRAFT & OUTDOOR
108 Cutting-Edge Kit: This issue’s round-up
of reviews of knife and multi-tool kit
112 Practical & Tactical: Essential kit and
clothing for the active outdoorsman and
woman
FIREARMS
118 Gun Test: Bruce Potts opts for the quiet
life, as he tests the Remington 700
Magpul in 300 Blackout
123 Nightvision Special: 10 pages of all
the products you could ever need to find
your target quarry at night
144 Gun Test: Pete Moore marvels and
cringes at a couple of custom creations
from Gun Fellas and finds far more
practical rifles than he imagined
166 Scope Test: You don’t have to spend a
fortune these days to get quality optics, as
Bruce Potts discovers as he tests some
fine examples from Hawke
178 Gun Test: Pete Moore gets a bit excited
about Ruger’s latest rimfire rifle that’s a
kind of little brother with big potential
194 Reloading Basics: Mark Underwood
continues his series on ‘rolling your own’
and this time looks at the projectile
206 Blast from the Past: Bruce Potts
examines an interesting pair of pre-war 22
rimfires from Mauser
074
AIRSOFT
210 Gun Test: Bill Thomas looks at one of
their latest Krytac collaborations in the
form of the War Sport Industries LVOA-C
214 Airsoft Sites: Bill Thomas carries on his
‘airsoft odyssey’ into the West Country, to
look at what’s on offer in Devon and
Dorset
218 Airsoft Gear: Bill Thomas looks at two
of the latest, upgraded pack models from
Direct Action and likes what he sees
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222 News & Diary Dates: Including militaria
fairs, museum dates, living history and
re-enactment events
228 Auctions: All the highlights and the bids
on the best from the latest UK militaria
auctions
230 Militaria Equipment: John Norris looks
at the use of the humble bicycle by
military units around the world
241 This Month in History: John Norris
looks back in time at the events that
occurred this month and marks their
anniversaries
244 Antique Gun: Derek Landers looks at a
replica from Euroarms of Italy, in the form
of a limited-edition copy of the Remington
New Model Army revolver
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october | contents
EDITOR'S
COMMENT
Welcome to another issue of
Gun Mart, the best shooting magazine
around! We are very proud to offer
shooters such a wide selection of gun,
optics and general accessory tests, as
well as clothing, militaria and antiques
etc. It takes a real team effort to get the
magazine onto the newsagent’s shelves,
dropping through letterboxes, and getting
it to those who subscribe digitally.
We have another packed issue for
you and in ‘Airguns’, I‘ve been enjoying
my time with two very different but
very impressive guns. The Weihrauch
HW110K PCP is a shortened version of
the synthetic-bodied 110 and this tiny
new variant handles like a dream and
shoots tiny groups down range. I’ve also
had the pleasure of shooting a steel BB
firing M4 carbine, the Hellboy, and it’s
perfect for a bit of informal plinking.
In the ‘Shotgun’ section, Bruce Potts
trials two semi-autos, the Armsan A636
in .410 and the Huglu GX512 in 12-bore.
In ‘Firearms’. Pete Moore looks at a
brace of custom AR15s and the Ruger
Precision Rimfire, all in 22LR. In ‘Airsoft’,
Bill Thomas checks out skirmish sites
in Dorset and Devon and spends time
with a Krytac LVOA replica; so, there’s
definitely a real mixture and we also
have a Night Vision and Lamping special
feature, which is perfect as the daylight
starts to fade. We’ve had a great summer,
so here’s hoping that the winter isn’t too
severe to bring us down with a bump.
One potential fly in the ointment
for young airgun shooters, is a proposal
‘to prevent a person under the age of
18 from having an air gun on private
land other than as part of a sporting
club’; BASC are on the case, so let’s
hope these proposals are thrown out!
So, keep on buying, reading
and enjoying Gun Mart each month
and as ever, shoot safely!
Graham Allen
Editor
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z Are you a UK-based
shooting club with news to
spread? Important event
dates? Competitions won by
members? Then let us know
at editorialpr@gunmart.net
and we’ll let the rest of the
shooting world know!
z North Wales Police have
taken steps to make their
firearms licensing system
quicker and easier for
applicants by implementing
a new online payment
facility. Applicants will now
be able to pay for their
firearm/shotgun grants
and renewals online using
their debit or credit cards.
z Bisley Camp are working
on plans for the next phase
of serviced caravan
development at Bisley and
are keen to gauge the level
of interest from NRA
members. To learn more
and give your opinion:
https://nra.org.uk/bisley-
serviced-caravan-pitch-
development.
z R.I.P. Dave Meaby. The
former club secretary for
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Marksmen and the Welsh
Gallery Rifle Club, as well
as organiser for the Army
(ATSC) Gallery Rifle Open
competitions, Dave sadly
passed away on Saturday
August 18th, 2018.
z Entries are now open for
the next two competitions in
the Bisley CSR Calendar. The
Historic Service Rifle Match
on Oct 6th October, open to
British pre-1945 Service
Rifles, and the first match of
the 2018/19 Civilian Service
Rifle Winter League on Oct
7th on Century Range.
Entries for both of these
matches can be made
online. https://nra.org.uk
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ALL’S FAIR
Thetford Militaria fair opened its doors in 2012
and has gone from strength to strength over
the last six-years. Held four times annually in
the light and spacious sports hall at Thetford
Breckland Leisure Centre, it has space for
around 60 dealers.
As a dealer herself for almost 30-years, the
organiser, Susan Wright of Norfolk Fairs, knows
how vital it is to be able to maximise selling
space, so guarantees that all dealers have
sufficient room in front of the tables provided
to add their own extra tables, making her
already competitive stall fees superb value for
money.
Strong and on-going advertising of the fair
in the local press and national specialist
magazines ensures the fair is always very well
attended, with buyers queuing over an hour
before the fair opens its doors. For sellers, Easily accessible, the South Norfolk venue is
unloading is flat and there is free parking only two-minutes off the A11. The fair is open
immediately outside the hall. For visitors, 10am until 2pm and admission is £3.
facilities are excellent with free on-site parking The next fair is on Sunday October 7th. For more
for over 400 cars and a cafe offering light info please see the advert on page 226 or visit
refreshments. the website www.norfolkfairs.com.
JUST THE TICKET
Italian gunmaker Zoli recently Kronos Sporting competition shotgun. I only entered the
attended the 51st European shotgun, worth £4264. competition on the Sunday after
FITASC Sporting Championship Of the 568 shooters who I was persuaded to by a friend.
in Piancardato, Italy where entered the championship, all It really was the icing on the
competitors were invited to could shoot the practice stand cake and a great end to my first
test out one of Zoli’s Z-Guns as many times as they wanted, shooting competition abroad.”
for a €10 fee, which entered to collect more tickets and Derek Edgar, director
them into a raffle to win a Zoli more chances to win the gun. of Edgar Brothers, the UK
Attending his first ever distributors for Zoli, added:
championship, Thomas Young, “Many congratulations to Thomas
a 21-year old slate worker from for winning the shotgun, we
Stirling in Scotland, purchased hope he has many enjoyable
just one ticket which was years of competitive shooting
ahead of him with his new Zoli.
drawn on the final day of the
competition, winning him the At Edgar Brothers we believe
Zoli, which was presented by it is fantastic to work with
Paolo Zoli, the president of Zoli. such a great brand who are
Commenting on his win, so generous and supportive
Thomas said: “I couldn’t believe of the shooting industry.”
it when I received the call www.shootingsports.
from Zoli to say I had won the edgarbrothers.com
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GOING WILD
BASC has expanded its dedicated ago; the wildfowling bug took
wildfowling team with the hold and I am pleased to say it
appointment of a head of excites me as much today as it
wildfowling and a wildfowling did all those years ago.
officer ahead of the new season. "I can’t wait to start my new
James Green starts as head role. There is a lot of work to be
of wildfowling early next month done, but the opportunity to
while Shane Robinson has actively fight to protect the future
already begun as the new of wildfowling is a true privilege.
wildfowling officer. James has Shane is already known to
worked as BASC’s South West many members, having
regional officer for the last previously volunteered for BASC
10-years, helping to build close at shows and events. He has a WELL WARRANTED
working relationships with local wealth of wildfowling experience Going the extra mile to look after its customers, leading air rifle
members and clubs. He is a and is chairman of Highbridge manufacturer, Air Arms, has announced that their product
passionate 'fowler and has and Huntspill Wildfowlers warranty had been extended from one year to three years. The
featured in a series of popular Association in Somerset. Shane is warranty covers replacement parts and labour and return
films about the subject. coming back to his wildfowling transportation to the consumer (UK Mainland only). The warranty
He said: “One of my first roots, having grown up on the does not cover failure/damage due to misuse or abuse. The
shooting memories was sat in River Dee near BASC’s head fitting of non-standard parts, springs, seals, water-damage to
the mud with my old man on the office in Wrexham. wooden stocks and fair wear and tear.
Tamar estuary some 30-years www.basc.org.uk All new Air Arms rifles are guaranteed against faulty parts and
labour for a period of three years from date of purchase. Proof of
purchase will be required when warranty claims are made. The
JAMBO: NEW BLOOD warranty is non-transferable, therefore it applies to the original
purchaser only and Air Arms or their approved Service Centres
The largest producer of
must carry out all maintenance and warranty work.
shotgun cartridges in the West
Air Arms Managing Director, Claire West, said: “Air Arms are
Midlands, Eley Hawk, donated
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delivering the best possible experience to our customers.
shooting event this summer. Some 5000 Scouts and guides
Increasing the warranty from one year to three years allows us to
from 21 countries descended on Norwich Showground for the
demonstrate the we commitment have towards our customers.”
week-long NORJAM 2018 jamboree on August.
www.air-arms.co.uk
BASC, the UK’s largest shooting organisation, ran a coaching
line of epic proportions with over 20 shotgun coaches working
in 15 safety cages along a 130-metre line. The line was part of
the ‘Endeavour Adventure Fields’ and ran the entire week of
GOING DUTCH
NORJAM. Hot on the heels of their team performance finishing 1st
Eduardo Hernando the Managing Director of Eley Hawk impressive performance in the and 2nd in the Junior Women’s
said: "We have worked extensively with BASC in the last few ISSF World Tour Target – German competition. With over ten
years, as they provide coaching lines at country fairs and events Open, the Great Britain Target personal bests achieved, the GB
the length and breadth of the UK. They have devised a very Sprint team dominated the team all have a great confidence
safe method of managing the shooting line. This will allow leader board throughout the boost ahead of the ISSF World
hundreds of youngsters to try shooting for the first time.” Dutch Open competition and Championships in Korea.
www.eleyhawkltd.com finished the competition with top The results are a very positive
honours in several categories. outcome for the Great British
Equipped with the Air Arms Target Sprint team as they
S400 MPR, the talented athletes continue to develop with the goal
put on strong performances of becoming a world leading
throughout the event. In the Men’s shooting nation in Target Sprint.
Class Anthony Glover finished with Claire West, Air Arms
the second best time in the Managing Director was extremely
competition. Arno Turner took proud of the teams’ performance
home 1st place in the Junior throughout the competition. “All
Men’s category, followed closely by the teams’ hard work and
Kieran Gall in 2nd and James determination has really paid off.
Baxter in 3rd. The success Everyone at Air Arms is incredibly
continued as Rachel McManus proud of all the athletes, coaches
won 1st place in the Women’s and support team on achieving
Class. Emily Shawyer and Katie this amazing accomplishment.”
Robbins rounded off an impressive www.targetsprint.com

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Congratulations from Gun Mart
to Eley Hawk, which is celebrating
190-years of innovation in
shotgun cartridges for game and
clay shooters across the world.
The British company, founded
by the Eley brothers in 1828, is
the oldest cartridges
manufacturer in Europe and
currently sells its products to
more than 40 countries.
To celebrate the anniversary,
the company launched in May its
new clay range of cartridges:
Titanium and Titanium Strike. The
new release is a testament to the
company’s commitment to
also be launching a limited run of
55,000 190th Anniversary paper
case cartridges for collectors and
consumers in the UK.
In addition to its research
and development investment in
new products, Eley Hawk has
also recently renewed its
commitment to its Sutton
Coldfield, state-of-the-art facility,
where it loads and tests its
cartridges and has done since
2002.
The combination of
ipioneering developments
together with the excellence of
its manufacturing processes have

CELEBRATING SHOOTING pioneer the industry as these are

Shooting Sports UK, a new shooting shop in Stretton, Brewood,
has had a fantastic first week of sales. A family run business
with a passion for all things outdoors, as well as the
Staffordshire countryside, recognising that many people have to
commute to stock up on shooting supplies, the business, which
is based on Watling Street just off the A5, serves those in the
surrounding communities who have a passion for the sport.
The company offers a range of products including optics and
accessories, clothing and footwear, gun slips and luggage, rifles,
shotguns and many more. For those that are unsure of what
they need, Shooting Sports UK has the expertise to advise you.
Commenting on the opening, the owner said: “Shooting has
always been a passion of mine, but I really disliked having to
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Sportsman's Association News

October 2018

Alan Westlake looks at how to start shooting pistols for the UK team…

M
ost of you will
know that the
Sportsman’s
Association was
formed by Pistol Shooters to
fight the proposed ban on the
private ownership of pistols
after the shootings at
Dunblane. Unfortunately, we
were not successful and in 1997
we had to hand in our pistols and
the sport of pistol shooting in UK
was destroyed. Or was it?
In spite of the best efforts of
many self-serving politicians, the
sport survived. Muzzle loading
and air pistols were still allowed
by the Firearms Act. Then came
.22 LR Long Barrelled Pistols as
well, then centrefire calibre Long
Barrelled Revolvers. Now that Pistol shooting at the London Olympics
more manufacturers are
producing LBPs, the range of the Home office and many These days, it is different, it is up to World Class and, if you
choice has expanded and pistol Chief Constables. They offer done with an air pistol. You can have the ability and dedication,
shooting is thriving and getting competitions using Pistols, learn to shoot accurately with an they will help you progress from
stronger as time goes by. Revolvers, Rifles and Shotguns. air pistol much sooner, because a ‘club shooter’ to an
The MLAGB is the body that you can train at home, provided ‘International Athlete’.
is responsible for Muzzle Loading The future that you can get a reasonable With the advances in design
Pistols and they must be thanked Strangely, the route to get to distance to shoot safely, ideally 10 and the development of 5-shot
for persuading the Government shoot for Great Britain in the metres, but 7-yards would suffice. air pistols, there is a growing
not to ban ML Pistols. ISSF competitions is probably All you need is an air pistol, a interest in using the airgun as a
Unfortunately, they only offer simpler now than it was before pellet catcher, some targets and training tool for 25m Standard
single-handed, slow-fire shooting 1997. In the 1980s, you started some pellets. Initially, you need to Handgun and Standard Pistol, as
with Black Powder pistols. They by joining a pistol shooting club; shoot slow fire precision, the well as the Olympic Rapid Fire
are in danger of being side-lined which meant that you could match is 60 shots long, so you Match.
by people shooting their Muzzle only shoot once or twice a week will need to build up stamina. The first stage of your journey
Loading Revolvers in the more and progress could be slow. to the World Championships or
active competitions offered by Then you shot in club, then All in hand the Olympics is to get to a
the NRA, such as the Timed and County and National You don’t need an expensive reasonable standard that will
Precision and Multi Target Competitions. When you pistol at this stage, a spring allow you to enter local county
Matches. These are currently achieved over the qualifying powered pistol with plain open and region competitions. Once
being shot by the long-barrelled score in a County or National adjustable sights will suffice, until you start to obtain good scores in
pistols and revolvers and Gallery Match, you could apply to shoot you get the bug and decide to these matches, you can apply to
Rifles and are now being taken in the National Squad Trials. If ‘go for it’. join the British Shooting Talent
up by ML revolver shooters. you did well enough in the trials, British Shooting is now the Network, which will help you
There is also a strong you would be invited to join the authoritative body for ISSF improve and develop your skills.
following for Practical pistol National Squad. This is when shooting in the UK. They run a Have a look at British Shooting’s
shooting and the UKPSA is the real training and hard work comprehensive training and website, to see what they can
flourishing, much to the horror of started. coaching system from grass roots offer you.

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from high waist protection to
pre-shaped reinforced 100%
FORTIS Cordura Nylon knees.
Where storage capacity is
of importance to its wearer,
these trousers offer a variation
of pockets, including two
front pockets with a button
and flap cover, two large side
cargo pockets with zips and
pop button flaps on each
leg, a pocket to carry a knife
featured on the right leg, two
deep open hip pockets and
two back pockets with zips.
Silva Reversible
Jacket
SRP: £249.95 (Inc. VAT)
A reversible outdoor Jacket,
ideal for outdoor shooting
sports and part of the Silva
Collection, the Silva Reversible
Jacket has been constructed
from 100% Cordura Nylon and
features a high quality
laminated Shoottex
membrane, making this
jacket 100% waterproof,
windproof and highly
breathable.
The main feature of this
style of jacket is the
reversible blaze camo liner,
as well as the reinforced
FORTIS Cordura Nylon
elbows. Other features of
this jacket include the
detachable and
adjustable hood, which
can also be concealed
away into the collar.
This jacket has plenty
of storage, with pockets
which include, two
side pockets, two
interior pockets, for
safe carry of those
essential and
valuable items and
two front cartridge
pockets, featuring
ammunition loops on both
linings and two open pockets
PRIC
beneath.
VARI E:
The Jacket also includes a ES
chest pocket with a zip and flap
and a back pocket with two YKK
zip access points. Not only this,
but the cuffs are elasticated
with adjustable Velcro sleeves
and an adjustable waist.
Silva
Reversible Cap
SRP: £39.95
Another addition to
the Silva Collection
by ShooterKing is the
Silva Reversible Cap,
constructed from an
extra hardwearing and
100% FORTIS Corudra
Nylon. The cap features
a reversible blaze camo,
includes a Shoottex membrane
for high breathability, is resizable
and has detachable ear flaps
and an adjustable lock.
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Tier One 180mm Tilt

Carbon Tactical Bipod
Reviewer: Graham Allen
› There are many, many
different bipods on the
market but I’ve never seen
one as exquisitely designed
and made as the Tier One
Tactical Carbon Bipod! Now,
that’s not something that I
thought I’d ever type, but it’s a
fact. Tier One have a fantastic
reputation for quality products,
Picatinny rails, scope rings etc. so
it shouldn’t be at all surprising
that their bipod should be of a
similar quality.
Made from high-spec
7075T6 aluminium and carbon
fibre for the leg sleeves for
superior strength to weight ratio,
it is flawlessly machined on state
of the art CNC machinery to
exacting tolerances before being
hard coat anodised. The swivel
body hinges on the top section
that has a quick release catch
that allows the unit to be fitted
and removed in seconds via a
small thumb lever that is locked
in the closed position by a silver/
grey sliding catch; when in the
locked position, the lever clamps
the bipod to the rail securely but
when you want to take it off, you
simply slide the catch back, which
allows the lever to swing open.
The bottom yoke rotates
around a central pivot and the
tension can be altered via a
small thumbwheel on the back,
so that the user can choose
how freely the lower portion
moves. An optional Pod Lock
is available that replaces the
thumbwheel and I must admit
that I found it easier to use
than the standard fitment and
you can lock the two parts into
position more securely and even
lock it completely if required.
Easily deployed
The legs, when not in use, lie
parallel to the rifle stock, facing
forward but I guess you can
have them pointing to the rear if
that’s your chosen style. The legs
simply swing down into position
when they are needed, where
they lock with sprung catches; to
stow them again, you just press
the catches in and close them.
The legs are adjustable for length
by pressing serrated catches
on the bottom, whereby the
inner leg section pop out under
spring tension; there are
three machined ‘divots’
20mm apart and the
legs can be used in
three positions (other
than fully retracted) to suit the
application. The legs can of
course be extended so that they
are not equal lengths, should the
terrain be particularly awkward.
The standard rubber feet
can be replaced with either
skis, claws or spikes, by simply
pressing in on the tiny sprung
catches (rather like those found
on some tent poles but much,
much smaller!) and pulling them
off and swapping them over.
The example I’ve been
testing is the 180mm version,
which is adjustable from 7- to
9-inches but there is a larger
(230mm) option that goes
from 9- to 11-inches. There
are also 50mm leg extensions
available at £45 that clip on in
place of the feet. I’ve used it
on an straightpull AR carbine
when foxing and a Weihrauch
HW110K PCP air rifle (reviewed
in this issue) and it was perfect
and I really can’t fault it. The legs
flip down easily when needed
for a rock-steady shot and stow
The legs fully
extended to
show the spread
away securely when walking
and at only 11-ounces/300g, it
doesn’t add too much weight.
The optional Pod Lock makes
life easier but I’m sure that
most people will be more than
happy with the standard knob.
Conclusion
At £289.50, these bipods aren’t
cheap, but they are wonderful
bits of kits and should last a
lifetime. There are a host of
options and accessories available,
so that the user can customise
them to suit their needs but
straight out of the box they
are an excellent product.
The legs are locked by the
sprung buttons and the clamping
lever is released by sliding the
small catch

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Tier One 180mm Tilt Carbon Tactical Bipod
Price: £289.50
Pod Lock: £13.95
Foot options: £45
Leg extensions: £45
PRICE: Bipod Picatinny rail adaptor: £29.85
£289.50 Contact: RUAG. (distributors) www.ruag.co.uk
Tier One. Tier One (manufacturers)
www.tier-one.eu
The Tier One 180mm Tilt Carbon Tactical Bipod showing how the legs
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HELIKON ACCURACY SHOOTING BAGS
Reviewer: Chris Parkin
› Helikon’s Accuracy Shooting
Bags are 100% Cordura,
securely manufactured range
of accessories to suit many
shooting activities. I bought
three of the four models available,
to assist me with gun testing,
especially on rifles without a
suitable bipod mount for stable
support. The bags are all supplied
unfilled and require media of your
choice to bulk them out and add
mass. Cat litter, tumbling media
and BBs are among the
suggestions, along with rice (my
personal choice), the last of which
is what I used and although
probably the densest, this side of
kiln dried sand, gives me the most
stability. Being heavy, it is also the
most likely to tempt the bag to
split for semi-destructive testing
purposes on behalf of my
readers!
Heavy duty YKK zips are used
in all locations and I have to say,
lots of bags like these are made
with poor components, which
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PRICE: FR
£11.00
soon split or burst under
just their own weight,
never mind gun handling and
transportation. I went for Large
and Small Roller bags, along with
a single Cube bag. Construction
was neat and tidy with elegant
stitching reinforcing the composite
build, grippy rubberised grey
panels complement the Coyote
coloured Cordura Nylon. They are
not advertised as waterproof and
I would suggest a filling material
like BBs if you expect these to
get used in all conditions; any
moisture combined with rice or
litter can soon spoil. Likewise,
for use in the field, polymer
beads will save an immense
amount of weight; filled with
rice, the smallest roller bag
weighs over one kilogram!
Easy fill
Opening the zips allows an easy
pour in of your media to fill to a
firmness of your choosing and
juggling everything around will
Helicon Accuracy
filled with rice
make a soft but
stable platform
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Helicon Accuracy shooting
bags. Small and large ‘Roller’
bags, with a ‘Cube’ to the right
soon settle grains or BBs into the needed, can attach them together
deepest corners, before the zips or to rifles themselves. They
are drawn closed and tucked back will also work as compression
into their own retention pockets. straps on a temporary basis if
I’d superglue them closed once I positional requirements need
was sure of my media type and it. The rice fill has allowed the
fill density but to be honest, after bags to be stacked in a stable
2000-plus miles of travel in my modular fashion, with the small
range bag and about 30 people roller horizontal or vertical under
using them to shoot from in a the gun’s butt, with Larger Roller
variety of support positions, on and the Cube bag stacked for
smooth finished walnut stocks a non-bipod fitting forend. The
and fairly rough finished rifles small ‘pillow’ is an ideal addition
like the AK47, not a single spill or if you shoot from gravel firing
split has occurred. Straps make points and want to protect
the bags easy to carry and if your elbow from abrasion!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Helikon Accuracy Shooting Bags
Small Roller Coyote: 55g Unfilled. 5.5x2.55x3.55-inches
Price: £11.00
Large Roller Coyote: 150g Unfilled. 9.8x6.3-inches
Price: £17.40
Cube Coyote: 95g Unfilled. 7.5x6.3x2.75-inches
£14.40
Pillow Coyote: 75g Unfilled. 9.4x5.9-inches
Price: £12.40
Note: All prices include delivery but no media
Contact: Military 1st. www.military1st.co.uk
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AimCam Pro2
Package Deal
Reviewer: Chris Parkin
› AimCam glasses are a great
way to capture the shooter’s
perspective of many shooting
sports. The latest Pro 2 version
updates to the tougher camera,
with a Gorilla Glass lens and
greater video quality from a
state-of-the-art Sony 1080P
CMOS sensor. Full HD video
running at 30 frames per second
will capture the best image
quality to record your
environment, although if you
want more specific slow-motion
feedback, the 720 setting records
at 60 frames per second for
superior high-speed action
capture, especially shot strings in
the air and clay pigeons breaking.
WIFI connectivity lets you live
stream your sightline directly to
the AimCam APP on IOS or
Android mobiles and tablets and
this is mandatory when initially
setting the camera position to
your exact viewing perspective.
Going live
Live streaming and connection
to my iPhone was good,
always connecting reliably,
which is a critical factor on kit
these days. It’s also helpful for
coaching, but you must consider
that the picture will not quite
be perfectly as the eyeball itself
sees it depending on camera
position and perspective. There
was an expected split-second
delay between the two devices,
which is common to all WiFi
items like this, but video can be
controlled from the phone or
with two push buttons on the left
arm of the glasses. There are two
tiny recessed LEDs to indicate
power on (red), recording (red
flashing) and WiFi (blue). These
can be seen in your left eye’s
ultimate peripheral vision but not
distracting, you must really look
toward your upper left corner.
The internal battery charges from
any USB port and lasts between
1.5- to 2-hours, depending on
temperature; and, if connected
to your PC, enables downloading
: ‘shallow’ lenses. Alternatively, set
PRICE
£225
All supplied components are well-made with excellent protection for
your eyes and the camera particularly for airsoft shooters or paintball
AimCam Pro 2 Glasses used with a shotgun, note the camera’s proximity
to my angled line of sight
of any footage recorded in
photo or video mode.
Setup is either left or right-
handed with the miniature
camera unit sliding along the
glasses frame at eyebrow level,
with a compound spring ball
joint enabling exact positioning
vertically and in rotation to align
with your specific sightline for
the image you want. Seeing the
rib is nice but it does need the
camera very close in to your eye
and depending on how low your
head presses into the comb, the
physical space to organise the
elements may be pushed to the
limit. I dip my head quite low
onto the comb, with my sightline
across the bridge of my nose as
my head turns. This means I like
large ‘Dennis Taylor’ type glasses,
so some users may feel a little
too confined with the available
space through these relatively
the camera over the left eye (for
a right eye shooter) to enjoy the
video with less interference,
yet a little less exact sight line
placement. For more dynamic
shooting disciplines, such as
airsoft, tactical rimfire or PSG
with more fire and movement,
do be aware that the camera will
generally point and see slightly
to your left when your eyes are
parallel looking forwards. Real
shooting is not unrealistic ‘Call
of Duty’ with linear forward
perspectives on both movement

Reloaded Battery kit is part of the complete package with 5 hours The effective clamshell case holds spare clear and black lenses
extra runtime for 320-minutes of HD footage on a 32GB SD card. as well as the small Torx driver, the camera’s careful delicate
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and gun sights! Aluminium arms
holding the camera have small
teeth to grip and lock down
the camera, this new design
also allows for a greater range
of movement. The clamshell
carry case protects this careful
setup from any accidentally
forced movement, as well as
storing all the other accessories
including a tiny Torx key to
tighten the double ball joint.
Clay busting
I used the unit when shooting
clays, as I thought it was the
hardest job to tackle in terms
of alignment, visual needs and
was pleased to see footage of
clays being tracked if not always
capturing the broken chips
when I did strike. Changing
over to 720P would have
improved this but it’s amazing
to watch yourself shoot, seeing
the speed of movement in the
gun that you never appreciate
when actually shooting. Black
or camo frames are supplied
with three pairs of high impact
interchangeable Z87+/EN166F
2mm thick clear, yellow and
black lenses supplied for light
conditions. They are 100% UV
resistant in rapidly changing
conditions. The quicker
response and anti-bloom
functions of the camera should
compensate more quickly for
the background illumination.
Imagine shooting a rabbit clay
against the dark earth before
the second of a pair is a high
crosser traversing a bright
blue sky – that is when you
appreciate the faster response
automatically controlling
brightness of the recorded
image. A rabbit bouncing high
is a definite challenge though
and you really start to realise
your own human eyes are so
good with response speed you
never realised was so quick.
The overall size of the frame
has been reduced and the nose
bridge has been reduced in
size, allowing for a better field
of view when aiming but the
simple fact is the closer the
camera is to your exact line of
sight, the more it invades your
precious field of view. When
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set up for a view down the rib,
you are likely to realise there
are ‘dead spots’ in your field
of view when you first see and
track targets, before you even
mount the gun, and that is why
I preferred to keep the unit high
on the frame and more forward.
The lens’ field of view is broad
without any fish eye effect and
a few hours of playing around
with the setup gives you a great
compromise to see and choose
Rabbit on the ground before bouncing against the sky, note the camera
personal preferences. Having is to the left of my right eye to avoid disrupting my view down the rib
a friend to view in real time
on your Wi-Fi device is great
and you can quickly download
complete videos to the phone.
What's in the kit?
This package kit includes a
coiled cable to attach the backup
‘Reloaded’ battery, offering up
to 5-hours extra run time. A
32GB class 10 SanDisk micro
SD card is supplied that will
store up to 320-minutes of
footage automatically divided As the rabbit bounces, the fast-automatic brightness control needs to
into 10-minute segments. Extra dim the image slightly for an average setting
cards are not expensive and
easy to swap on the underside Starting and stopping the video from your head, breaking the
slot in the left arm. Sound or taking still photos is merely seal needed for full hearing
recording is pretty good and a short button press away. protection. Depth of field
captures backgrounds well, but The weight is unnoticeable is very deep, showing from
the voice of the actual wearer at about 80g, but the downside about 25cm to infinity in
can be quite loud from such is the bulky arms do force focus, with enough definition
proximity to the microphone. conventional ear defenders away to see small objects like mini
clays high in flight if they are
"Live streaming and connection sufficiently contrasting with
their background. Although
to my iPhone was good, always described as HD, (something I
find somewhat vague with any
connecting reliably, which is a product), you don’t get a video
output that will benefit most
critical factor on kit these days" from modern display screens
and as a total side matter,
mounted centrally looking
forwards, the AimCam glasses
are fantastic for instructional
videos and procedures where
seeing what is being done
real time and from a central
perspective pays dividends!
Controls are simple and effective with the twin
lights high up to the left for your peripheral vision Conclusion
I think the AimCam Pro 2
glasses are a great bit of kit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
at a good price but be aware
Name: AimCam Pro2 Package Deal that they have a few limitations
Price: £225 in terms of physical size
Contacts: AimCam www.aimcam.co.uk
and camera position in your
www.aimcam.co.uk/products/package-deal-1-aimcam-pro-2
field of view, which is more
noticeable for shotgunners.
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Lyman Trigger The gun needs to be safely supported

Pull Gauge
Reviewer: Mark Camoccio
› I don't deny that, as time
has gone by, I have become
increasingly obsessed with
light triggers, and of course
my interest in competition
shooting is to blame. But
whilst many shooters and friends
don't seem anywhere near as
concerned about this aspect as
myself, the need for a correctly
functioning, predictable trigger
unit, is universally accepted.
Of course, trigger
performance varies widely
between a simple design, with
just two or three sears, and an
ultra-sophisticated match unit,
with many more components
and levers to reduce the weight.
But the principle remains the
same; namely that the trigger
needs to release the shot at the
same point each time. Being
able to accurately check the
trigger pull on a gun is therefore
of great benefit, and on show
here is a neat little device for any
enthusiast out there, who wants
to take the guess work out of this
important aspect of our shooting.
Neat design
The Lyman Electronic Trigger Pull
Gauge is a battery operated (9-
volt) electronic gauge, designed
to accurately measure the gun's
trigger pull weight. The gauge
comes supplied in a neat carry
The roller tip keeps contact precise
The Lyman
Trigger Gauge is
a brilliant tool for
the enthusiast The gauge comes
in a neat carry case
:
PRICE
5
£89.9
case, and with a removable
trigger hook, the whole design is
remarkably compact. The gauge
features an easy to read LCD
display, and read-out figures
can be instantly converted
from Imperial 'English' to Metric
measurement at the press of
a button. The display can be
switched between pounds and
ounces or grams by using the
'LBS/GM' button and can read
right up to 12lbs in weight. But
let's face it, if the pull weight goes
beyond that, the gun is best sold
for scrap, as you won’t hit much!
Easy to use
Obviously, safety is a key
consideration when using this
product, and that means having
the gun safely supported where
it can fire either down range, or
where airguns are concerned in a
workshop scenario, perhaps into
a padded pellet catcher. With the
gun secure, the trigger hook can
then be pulled against the trigger
blade, and this is where that roller
tip design comes into its own,
keeping the gauge in position.
If you prefer to take an
average weight, then the Lyman
gauge can calculate an average
weight of pull from up to ten
separate weight readings. In short
then, this gauge is very neat, and
works really well. As with many
aspects of the shooting sports,
confidence in the equipment
can make a big difference, and
in that respect, this Lyman gauge
is an invaluable tool, allowing
as it does, the serious shooter
and enthusiast alike, to keep
a check on the hardware.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge
Price: £89.95
Contact: Hannam's Reloading Ltd.
www.hannamsreloading.com

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New Kids On The ‘Bloc’

If you’re looking for something just a
little unusual clothing-wise, then
Bill Thomas has the answer; look
no further than Russian clothing
manufacturer, Giena Tactics…
› Once upon a time, the nylon gear from Poland and
thought of buying tactical Croatia, along with clothing
kit from Eastern Europe and gear from Slovenia, and
would probably have been damn good kit it is too!
the last thing on your mind,
but innovation in design Making contact
coming from the region is At the beginning of this year, I
right up there with the best finally had chance to speak A neck adjuster is very handy in cold climates
of them these days! What directly to Sergey from Giena
I have come to love most in Tactics, who I’d been ‘speaking’ and functionality. All products that highest standards demanded by
terms of airsoft gear etc. is the to online for some time; Giena they develop are created in line Giena Tactics.
kit coming from new companies Tactics, based in Novosibirsk, with specialist users and are Giena Tactics now offer
forming throughout Eastern are a private company tested in the most hostile a wide range of products for
Europe, and indeed Russia itself, specialising in modern tactical conditions; let’s face it, Russia professional and private use,
and I find myself turning more uniforms, equipment and certainly has some harsh including combat shirts and
and more regularly to these performance clothing. In environments to choose from! tactical pants, field uniforms,
manufacturers. If I look at my development and manufacture, The garments and equipment parkas, caps and boonies,
own kit, it now incorporates they focus on quality, comfort that are finally created meet the equipment for snipers, along
with military style urban pants
The shirt and and jackets. They now ship their
pants from products worldwide and are
the rear they are worn daily by users
both professional and civilian.

Impressive!
Giena Tactics now have a really
solid and comprehensive range
of clothing and equipment
available, and their designs
appear to be constantly dated
to incorporate new ideas and
new, interesting directions.
The Giena In addition to some solid
Raptor combat uniform Shirts and Pants, they
shirt features offer some great Combat
reinforced
shoulders, low- Shirts, currently five models.
profile sleeve Their new Raptor shirt and
pockets and pant combo really caught my
the pants have
eye. The Raptor shirt is Giena’s
integrated knee
protection latest combat shirt design and
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tweaks, including reinforced
shoulders, low-profile sleeve
pockets with velcro panels, and
close-fitting arms with integrated
padding. The knitted, wicking
fabric on the torso gives a great,
comfortable fit and prevents
the shirt pulling up and out of
the trousers. The pant is equally
impressive; the main feature is
the integrated knee protection.
Padded
elbows
are a
great
idea
Jeepers Creepers
Pete Wadeson gets very sneaky in Viper’s new jacket…
› When you see the Viper
brand name, especially with
footwear and clothing, you
immediately associate it
with the Tactical apparel
that the company are now
known for. However, in respect
of the Sneaker Jacket, you’d be
wide of the mark, as the cut and
design of the ‘Sneaker’ leans
much more towards what can
be termed casual sporty leisure
wear. This rather trendy and
modern looking slim-fit puffer,
almost ‘bomber- style’ hooded
jacket features a built-in soft-
shell outer with a full-frontal
zipped fastener, high neck
collar, elasticated rimmed hood
plus an elasticated waist line/
lower hem, which helps give
a tailored comfortable fit.
It has two side external
zip pockets and all fasteners
have ‘Viper’ zip pulls. It’s has
elasticated cuffs and ‘thumb
cuffs’ at the wrists, which help
the jacket retain what can be
It's light, comfortable and
protects from direct impacts very
well indeed. This model uses
wide velcro in all adjustment
areas, allowing for an excellent
fit. I will say there’s a bit of a
‘Crye’ feel to the shirt and pant,
but the devil as always is in
the detail, and the placement
of adjustments is enhanced to
give the very best fit possible!
Headgear
In addition to the RAPTOR gear, I
also got in a ballcap, and Giena’s
take on the classic ‘SAS Boonie’,
which is a bit of a favourite of
mine, especially for summer
wear. Made from a strong ripstop
fabric, the ‘Sniper’ variant has a
smaller 45mm brim (the classic
boonie is 70mm), four side
vents and loops woven into the
sides for leaves and branches.
There’s an adjustable, retained
cord for precise fitting, and an
additional grid over the crown
described as an overall snug,
almost body-hugging appearance.
The soft-shell build is
configured so that you have
a broad, multi-ridged padded
torso section, while the full
sleeves have virtually no padding
and show a plain but stylish
uninterrupted contoured profile.
The single colour jacket also
uses a slight contrast between
torso and arms (which also have
rubber base Velcro upper arm
patches) which all adds to the
Sneaker’s cosmetic appeal, as
this is the type of upper body
wear you can wear in the field, or
even when socialising in public.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Viper Sneaker Jacket
Price: Green, Coyote and
Black
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Price: £55
Contact: Thatchreed Ltd
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for further camouflage options.
Of course, I also wanted an
up-to-the-minute helmet
option and went for the
Ops-Core Professional
Plus helmet cover; made
for a genuine Ops-Core
lid, this can be a bit
of a struggle to fit to
some airsoft replicas
but it’s well worth the
effort! It’s designed to fit
real Ops-Core Fast, Sentry
The Ops-Core Professional Plus
and similar models and securely
helmet cover has Velcro tabs
attaches with Velcro tabs and and the rail bolts
the rail bolts. There are velcro
and loops to attach additional a game soon; the fabrics are
accessories and gear, but one cutting-edge, the cut and fit on
feature I truly love is the rear the clothing is exactly right, and
pocket, with removable organiser the finish to everything is of the
for batteries/counterweights; very highest standard throughout.
if you’re going to use NV gear, Giena Tactics are currently
then this is absolutely spot on! searching for a UK partner,
I have to say that I am but in the meantime for more
absolutely delighted with the information and to view the
gear that I’ve received from entire range please take a
Giena and keen to get it out to look at http://gienatactics.ru.
The Viper Sneaker
Jacket is a nice
departure from the
Practical Tactical
look associated
with the
company
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GAME FAIR 2018

THE

Jules Whicker takes us through some

of this year’s fairground attractions…

The opening of the 60th Game Fair was

marked by a 60-barrel salute from a team of
guns from across the gamut of country sports

S
o, we had a scorching
Friday, a refreshingly-
breezy Saturday
and a wet Sunday.
The turn in the weather was
undoubtedly tough on organisers
and exhibitors, who could,
this summer of all summers,
reasonably have hoped for
dry weather throughout.
Nevertheless, an impressive
number of cheerily booted,
coated and umbrella-wielding
folk turned out on the final day.
Opening shots
Although the Game Fair is no
longer run by the CLA, it prides
itself on a tradition stretching
all the way back to 1958
and inaugurated this year’s
60th anniversary event with a
60-cartridge salute; sensibly
(and we are a sensible lot),
the cartridges were blanks! UK
shooting culture was energetically
and effectively promoted by
many of the guests interviewed
on Saturday’s Today Programme
on Radio 4; to the extent that
many antis were apparently
writing in to complain that the
coverage was biased. Now that
makes a refreshing change!
Lost and found
On Friday, I attended the launch
of the new Gun Loss Register,
a commercial venture that
applies techniques successfully
pioneered in the recovery of
stolen art to the even more
serious task of inhibiting the
sale of stolen firearms. If you
had assumed that this was the
business of the police, well, so
did I. Nevertheless, it seems the
boys in blue have no practical
means of monitoring the sale
of stolen guns either nationally
or internationally. The Gun Loss
Register aims to make this as
easy for the potential purchaser
of a gun as getting an HPI check
before you buy a car. Private
buyers can pay £10 for one-off
checks, while those in the trade
can subscribe for a reduced rate,
with easy payment via PayPal.
Engineered for success! Air Arms’ Chris Kemp shows me their new
quick-cocking TS400 Target Sprint rifle
The register itself is based on
reports from police, insurers,
private individuals, and the
trade, and is global in its scope
AIRGUNS
There was a lot going on in the
Airgun Zone, with a major new
competition, as well as have-
a-go ranges and expert tuition.
Daystate’s radical Long Range
Challenge offered competitors
the chance to win a £1000
Huntsman Regal PCP using
state-of-the-art Wolverine R or
Red Wolf rifles to ignite Firebird
pyrotechnic targets, however, with
some of those targets as much
as 90m away, success required
skill and luck in equal measure!
Air Arms
The models taking pride of
place were a regulated, FAC-
rated Ultimate Sporter in a
black soft-touch stock, and the
TS400, which has been specially
developed to give a winning
advantage to competitors in
the vibrant new sport of Target
Sprint. Air Arms have been major
backers and it’s a combination
of athletics and biathlon-style
shooting that is a great antidote
to the traditional image of
shooters as portly middle-aged
men (It’s like looking in the
mirror!). As the rifles are single-
shot only, fine motor skills are
required to keep them fed as
well as to hit the targets. After
analysing competitors’ reloading
drills, Air Arms realised that
they could shave vital seconds
off each shooting stage by
redesigning the operation of
their S400 bolt. The result is a
straight-pull design, operated
by a pivoting cocking lever. The
latter is beautifully contoured
and machined, intuitive to
operate and mirrored on each
side of the rifle for ambidextrous
operation. So close is the gap
between winners and runners-up
in this highly-competitive sport
that the time savings delivered
by this slick new system look
set to give Air Arms shooters a
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I was also informed that
regulators will be soon be Regardless of its
unusual looks, the
available on Air Arms’ legal-limit new ATA Turqua
guns. centrefire rifle from
the Sportsman Gun
Daystate Centre offers great
value for money
The big news at Daystate was
that Tony Belas is now director
of Media and Development.
As Tony puts it: “You can’t
stop-start development. Either
you’re always moving forward
or you’re always standing
Full of Surprises!
still”. And Tony obviously has
Tony Belas is
no interest in standing still! back at Brocock/
The Brocock Commander Daystate. The
has a matte-black central rifle is the new
Sniper version
chassis that contrasts with a
of the Brocock
tan-coloured AR-style pistol grip Compatto, and
and telescopic butt-stock, and well worth a look
a matching Cerakoted receiver
and fully-shrouded barrel. I
like the Commander’s military
looks, but they still dodge,
rather than solve, the problem
of finding the right look for this
clever little rifle. Not so the
new Sniper, which goes for
simple but sophisticated lines, a
perfectly shaped and beautifully
detailed pistol grip, and a
stealthy black soft-touch finish.

Weihrauch
Weihrauch introduced a K
(carbine) variant of their
polymer-bodied HW110 ST. The
110 is an inherently handy rifle
but I can see this being a big hit
with those whose preference
is for something small but
perfectly formed. The Editor has
managed to secure one, so look
out for his review in this issue.
FIREARMS
Tikka
With the T1X, I think Tikka have
absolutely nailed the bolt-action
rimfire sporter market; it perfectly
recreates the lines and function
of the fullbore T3X’s receiver,
safety-catch, bolt handle and
shroud, and its action is even
compatible with all T3X stocks.
The magazine holds 10-rounds
in both .22LR and .17HMR
and the barrel is a medium
“crossover” profile, threaded
½-inch x 20 UNF in a choice of
16- and 20-inch lengths. The
receiver is drilled and tapped to
GMK’s stand was majestic indeed, but it left their
famous brands in the shade - and almost out of sight
take a Picatinny rail and the rifle
has a very attractive price tag!
Steyr Mannlicher
The production version of the
Steyr Zephyr II is simply gorgeous
with satin-black metalwork and a
lustrous oil-finished stock. What
really makes the rifle, though,
are its seductively serpentine
looks and unabashed Teutonic
styling, fish-scale chequering
and straight comb butt. A recent
test by Pete Moore has shown
the Steyr to be a real shooter.
ATA Arms
The appearance of ATA
Arms’ Turqua centrefire on
the Sportsman Gun Centre
stand may well prove to be a
landmark moment; there’s an
oil-finished walnut stock with a
height-adjustable cheek-piece;
a glossy blued steel receiver
and free-floated medium-profile
barrel, a three-position safety
and an adjustable two-stage
trigger. It also has a 5-round,
double-stack, detachable box
magazine; and a 3-lug bolt with
a metal shroud and a swept-
back handle that places the
knob just above the trigger. The
price? A stunning £499.99!
Tippmann Arms
Tippmann Arms’ initial offering,
a .22 rimfire semi-auto called
the M4-22 has gone down
so well with UK shooters that
importers Shooting Supplies have
commissioned a new model, the
Elite, which features a free-float
aluminium M-Lok hand-guard, a
16- or 12-inch barrel and new
French flair. Chapuis Arms produce
very fine guns at extraordinarily
reasonable prices. This superb O/U
is a standard-grade C35
handguards that are slim enough
inside to accommodate the
width of most .22 moderators.
Shooting Supplies weren’t at the
show, but you could see and buy
the complete range of M4-22s
on the Simpson Brothers stand.
SHOTGUNS
Chapuis
Stephen & Son had a selection
of guns from Chapuis Armes.
Chapuis’ guns are so well
made and so good looking that
I always expect them to cost
more than they do, especially
when you consider that they
offer a bespoke service on most
models that includes a choice
of walnut blanks. Chapuis do a
very nice line in double rifles,
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S12 (O/U) and X4 (S/S), which
enable the barrels to be readily
re-regulated when the user wants
to change over to a new load.
Rizzini and AyA
More Rizzini O/Us were on
show on ASI’s stand, alongside a
fine range of AyA side-by-sides;
but, fine as they are, they were
massively upstaged by the stand
itself, a spectacular, pre-fabricated
two-storey oak-framed building
created by the Hereford-based
firm of Oakwrights, who had done
a fine job of ensuring that the final
product would look very much at
home in the English countryside.
Fausti
Fausti are celebrating their 70th
Anniversary, and their current
range of guns has never looked
better or made more sense and
the XF4 (the sporting model) is
proving genuinely competitive
on the clay circuit. Fausti are
offering a fully-bespoke service
for its finest Boutique guns.
Longthorne
On my visit to Longthorne’s
stand this year, I had the pleasure
of meeting Alfie, who has just
completed his first year as an
apprentice and is already well
on his way to becoming an
accomplished stocker. His sense
of achievement was palpable,
and does great credit not only
to him, but also to this energetic
family firm that is doing so much
to put the excitement back into
the sometimes-staid world of
bespoke English gunmaking.
Atkin Grant & Lang
As well as making some of the
most elegant S/S and O/U ‘best’
guns available, AGL also build
new guns on vintage actions.
The action is the heart of any
fine gun, and in many cases, it
remains in excellent condition,
even after the barrels or stock
have become damaged, worn or
lost. By painstakingly refurbishing
vintage actions, especially
those built to earlier patents,
AGL can create new guns of
unique individuality and depth
of character, whilst honouring its
own traditions and giving new
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life to irreplaceable elements
of our gunmaking heritage that
would otherwise be relegated
to curio status, or even unjustly
consigned to the scrapheap.
OPTICS
Zeiss
There are four Conquest V4
models, in 1-4x24, 3-12x56,
4-16x44 and 6-24x50 formats.
The first two are hunting scopes
with fixed 100-yard parallax
ASI’s Rizzini and AyA guns were on display inside this amazing oak- and classic #60 duplex reticles,
framed building by Oakwrights
featuring Zeiss’s ultra-fine centre
dot. The others are designed
for longer-range work, with
ballistic turrets, side parallax
adjustment and stadiametric
ZBR/ZMOA reticles. All four
have reticles in the second focal
plane (SFP) and ¼ MOA cicks,
except on the 1-4x24, where
they are ½ MOA. They have a
transferrable, limited lifetime
warranty and 5-year no-fault
policy have a universal appeal.
Zeiss’ new Victory RF
rangefinding binoculars are
Barbara and Giovanna Fausti celebrate the 70th Anniversary of their
increasingly prestigious gunmaking firm
available in 8x42, 10x42, 8x54
and 10x54 formats, two discreet
buttons tucked between the
barrels are virtually the only clue
to the sophisticated rangefinding
equipment housed within these
remarkably light and compact
binoculars. Image quality is
superb, the reticle is bright and
sharp, and the maximum ranging
distance of 2300m is more than
most of us will ever need.
Most interesting, however,
This is Alfie. He’s a year into his
is the binoculars’ Bluetooth
apprenticeship. The wood on this
Longthorne gun is his work; now connectivity with the ballistic
there’s something to be proud of! calculator integrated into Zeiss’
multi-functional Hunting app.
The perfect combination for observing, ranging
and calling the shots! Zeiss’ latest Victory RF
What’s old is new. A gorgeous new Stephen Grant rangefinding binocular links to the ballistic solver
gun built on a vintage sidelever action in their Hunting app
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This allows them to be quickly
synched to show the exact
drop compensation or click
adjustment required for the load
selected at the distance ranged.
FLIR
Scott Country had several new
products. The FLIR Breach
thermal monocular, whose high-
resolution sensor and display
are contained within a rugged
housing that is still small and light
enough to be comfortably worn
on a head or helmet mount.
The similarly-compact FLIR
MNVD-40 2SD Gen 2+ tubed
image-intensifier monocular.
It’s a near match for the Cobra
Titan, but 12mm shorter, 28g
lighter, with a US, rather than
Russian-made, tube (and just
£57 more expensive). Adapters
are also available to mount the
MNVD-40 2SD to an optics rail
behind a suitable red dot or to
the objective bell of a day scope.
ACCESSORIES
A1 Decoy / DPT
Moderators
On A1 Decoy’s stand, I bumped
into Bill Evans, UK importer
for the excellent DPT range of
sound moderators, whose latest
venture is a range of enhanced
Harris-style bipods. Bill’s bipods
improve on the original in three
ways: the springs are covered
with rubber sleeves to keep out
debris and muffle any twang;
they have a Pod-Lock-controlled
pivot to compensate for uneven
ground; and the clamp is internally
sprung so that the pegs pop
clear when you undo the bolt.
The legs are also notched for
rapid and secure adjustment.
Build quality looks good too, yet
they’re priced at under £40 and
Bill says he’ll replace any that fail.
Jakele
Jakele’s flagship product is their
premium quad sticks, which
boast several unique features
that include quadrant-shaped
struts that enable the sticks to
form a stout and silent staff
when closed, a pivoting head
that permits quick tracking over
a wide arc, and an optional
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Thermal and IR monoculars from FLIR, as
demonstrated by Melissa at Scott country
bracing strap. Also, available, are
a wide range of neoprene rifle,
scope and moderator covers,
and some neat pull-through
kits that utilise the abrasive and
absorbent properties of that
most Bavarian of materials: felt.
Ariat
Ariat is a US footwear company
with a strong presence in
the Western, work-boot and
equestrian sectors that has Darren Hull demonstrates
the advantages of Jakele’s
recently set its sights on the ingenious quad sticks
hunting market. Graham Allen
had told me their hunting boots
were well worth a look, so I CONTACTS
stopped in at their stand to A1 Decoy: www.a1decoy.co.uk
see for myself. There are three Air Arms: www.air-arms.co.uk
relevant ranges: Skyline, Conquest Ariat: www.ariat.com
and Catalyst Defiant. The Skyline AyA and B. Rizzini: ASI. www.a-s-i.co.uk
is a rugged but lightweight
ATA Arms: Sportsman Gun Centre.
5-inch boot that comes in brown
www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
or tan and looks perfect for
Atkin Grant & Lang: www.agl-uk.com
summer stalking. The Conquest
takes the height up to 8-inches Brocock: www.brocock.co.uk
and adds full-grain leather Chapuis Armes: Stephen & Son.
reinforcements, a fully-gusseted www.stephenandson-gunmakers.co.uk
tongue, and the option of greater Daystate: www.daystate.com
thermal insulation in the 400g DPT UK/Euro: www.dpteuro.co.uk
Thinsulate Ultra version, which is Fausti Stephano: Stag Country Sports.
also available with camouflage www.stagcountrysports.com
accents. Either version would FLIR. Scott Country: www.scottcountry.co.uk
be a fine year-round choice, Gun Loss Register: www.artloss.com
but for the hardest of use or
Jakele: Simpson Brothers Gun Shop.
the toughest of conditions, or
www.simpsonbrothersgunshop.com
if you simply want to tick every
Longthorne Gunmakers: www.longthorneguns.com
possible box, then check out
Ariat’s new premium boot, the Oakwrights: www.oakwrights.co.uk
Catalyst Defiant, which comes in Steyr Mannlicher: Sportsman Gun Centre.
a choice of 8- or 10-inch styles, www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk
with waterproof full-grain leather Target Sprint: www.targetsprint.com
throughout, and in standard and Tikka: www.tikka.fi:
Thinsulate Ultra versions. The GMK: www.gmk.co.uk
proof of a boot is in the wearing, Tippmann Arms: Shooting Supplies Bromsgrove:
of course, but my first encounter www.shootingsuppliesltd.co.uk
left a very positive impression.
Weihrauch: Hull Cartridge: www.hullcartridge.co.uk
Next year’s Game Fair is at
Zeiss: www.zeiss.co.uk
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire,
on 26th – 28th July. GM
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Revolution!
Pete Wadeson tests the Walther Rotex RM8, and although it
follows a familiar PCP ‘bottle-fed’ design format, he reckons
it’s got a character all of its very own…

G
erman gun
manufacturing
giants, Walther,
first established
themselves on the UK
airgun scene with the many
and varied CO2 powered
pistols and rifles they’ve
long produced but more
recently they’ve also made
great in-roads with a few
very appealing springers.
The fully ambidextrous beech wood
furniture is quite chunky and sports a
high and very well-defined cheekpiece
Specifically, that breakthrough
to the mainstream came with
the launch of the technically
advanced LGV break-barrel action
rifles and certainly was reinforced
by the under-lever action LGU.
Not entirely new to the
PCP power source, Walther
had previously ‘dipped their
toes’ into the market with a
rifle known as the Dominator.
I remember testing that rifle
when it was first released, and
although it was very accurate
and had a very efficient 8-shot
rotary magazine fed multi-shot
action, unfortunately, due to its
length, was quite cumbersome.
Not surprisingly, sales in the UK
weren’t astonishing and it was
soon discontinued; but wanting
to follow the success of their
new development programme
it follows that they would want
to have a successful multi- Charging the fixed buddy-bottle
shot PCP on the roster. That is via a very deeply recessed
charging point positioned right
leads me to the rifle here on next to a neat air gauge
test, the Walther Rotex RM8,
which by my reckoning ticks copy of that break-through rifle
all the right boxes for a robust this is definitely not, as Walther
and reliable multi-shot PCP firmly stamp their prestigious
designed for the hunter. mark on this gun, opting to use a
On initial appearance, slightly modified action as used
due to the front buddy-bottle on the previously mentioned
configuration, the rifle has a Dominator and even their CO2
similarity to the BSA SuperTen powered 850 Air Magnum;
MkI. However, this is mainly but more of the action later,
due to the ‘bulbous’ shape of because first we need give credit
the buddy-bottle. However, a to what is a very ‘dominating’

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The 8-shot alloy drum shape

magazine is housed in the left of
the action block

recommended 232-bar fill gives

approximately 160 shots in .177
calibre and nigh on 200 in .22.

Action
The action is where anybody
The ‘blacked’ steel ball ended cocking bolt that runs the action
operates very smoothly and efficiently familiar with the Walther rifles
I mentioned earlier will find a
familiar layout for priming and
loading this multi-shot PCP. For
those who aren’t, it’s a simple
and very practical one and is
undertaken as follows: to remove
The Walther Rotex RM8 ticks
all the right boxes for a robust the 8-shot alloy magazine, the
and reliable multi-shot PCP generously sized ‘blacked’ steel,
designed for the hunter ball end cocking bolt needs to
be lifted from its original forward
position and pulled back until
(no pun intended) and very it locks in the fully rearward
appealing feature of this rifle, the position. To release the magazine
Minnelli manufactured stock. from the housing, you then
The 2-stage adjustable trigger is a need to slide back the lengthy
practical and efficient mechanism
Taking stock slim, oblong serrated outer edge
The fully ambidextrous beech release catch positioned directly
wood furniture is quite chunky behind the magazine housing
and sports a high and very well "During test, I used various and below the cocking bolt on
defined cheekpiece with a steep the right of the action. Once
drop down pistol grip, generous brands of quality ammo and it slid back, you can then lift the
thumbshelf plus a ventilated
thick black rubber buttpad. The
certainly wasn’t pellet fussy" drum-shaped magazine out from
the left-hand side of the action.

s
thickset forend helps the rifle
feel very secure in the hold
and extends part way over the
buddy-bottle; so, you’re leading
hand feels wood and not the
cold metal of the front mounted
air tank. Deep-cut chequering is
very generously applied at the
pistol grip and runs along both
sides of the forend in ‘close-cut’
but stylish panels and wraps
fully around the nicely rounded
underside. This is definitely a rifle
that you’ll find very easy to hold
with gloved or un-gloved hands.
Charging the fixed buddy-
bottle is via a very deeply
recessed charging point,
positioned right next to a
The thickset forend helps the rifle feel
neat air gauge found mid-way very secure in the hold and extends
along the underside of the part way over the buddy-bottle
forend. The company state a

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Filling the magazine is a
s
simple task, as you just place
a pellet into all the empty
chambers with the centre boss
facing you, ensuring all rear skirts
fit flush. Once filled, replace the
magazine back into its housing,
slide the release catch forward,
push the cocking bolt forward
and return it down to its original
position. This has now taken
a pellet from the magazine
and probed it directly into the
breech. Once a shot is taken,
to access another pellet you
simply cycle the bolt,
which operates very
smoothly and positively.
Incidentally, a nice design
feature of the magazine is
that once loaded, pellets are
securely held in the chambers
by a rubber ring that’s stretched
around the outer edge of the
magazine that is well seated in a
recess. I mention this, because
some ‘similar’ magazines use
a thin O-ring that doesn’t ‘grip’
certain types of pellet; usually
this is the case with pellets that
are quite short in length, so
therefore can and do fall out!
But, that’s not the case here.
Trigger
The 2-stage adjustable trigger
unit is equipped with a familiar
design of manual safety ‘button’
positioned at the rear of the
action. This unit has what is
known as a ‘double safety
system’, whereby to disengage
it you first need to push down
a slim vertical slide catch
positioned on the outer edge
of the safety button itself. Only
then can you push in the main
body of the catch to put the rifle
into fire mode. When pushed
in, this exposes a red dot on
top of the action’s rear base
plate, visually indicating that the
rifle is now ready to fire. At any
The 20-inch long free-floating tube is fitted
with what at first appears to be a silencer
but is in fact a removable muzzle weight
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time, it can be manually re-set
by simply pulling it back using
your thumb and forefinger. The
trigger unit is designated as
the ‘XT-Trigger’, so I’d wager is
upgraded from similar designs
the company has used in the
past, but I may be wrong!
My test rifle was fitted with
what at first appears to be a
silencer but is in fact a removable
muzzle weight. At the tip, a screw
off cap revealed a ½-inch UNF
thread for fitting a silencer of
choice. However, the company
has already modified this part
of the rifle, as production guns
now come with a much more
stylish and discreet muzzle
weight, but this also can be
removed for the fitting of a ‘can.’
Test and evaluate
I tested the rifle with and without
a can and while having one
fitted didn’t affect the rifle’s
balance, it obviously did tame
the characteristic ‘crack’ given
off by any un-silenced PCP
but also unavoidably added a
good few inches to the overall
The Walther Rotex RM8 is
a very accurate and overall
quite an impressive air rifle
length. On the plus side, it
didn’t ‘feel’ unwieldy, but it
is something I hope Walther
consider, as in my opinion,
the barrel could be shorter.
While the Walther Rotex RM8
weighs 8lbs un-scoped and the
weight is felt slightly forward,
once you have an optic on board,
the rifle’s inherent balance then
The manual safety can be
shifts more to the rear, as it sits applied at any time
very comfortably in the shoulder.
The receiver has a lengthy run it certainly wasn’t pellet fussy
of uninterrupted scope rails, and shooting from a rested
so fitting any size of optic isn’t position soon producing clover
a problem. For test, I teamed leaf groups with Air Arms
the RM8 up with an old Hawke Field and Bisley Magnums at
Sport HD 3-9 X 50AO IR in high my 30-yard set zero. In other
mounts courtesy of Sportsmatch words, this is a very accurate
UK, which suited the rifle’s and overall quite an impressive
high cheekpiece, as eye-scope air rifle, especially when you
alignment was spot on. consider the price, which will
also make it a tempting choice
Conclusion for those who are looking to
During test, I used various make the move into hunting
brands of quality ammo and with a multi-shot PCP. GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Walther Rotex RM8
Type: Bolt-action PCP
Action: Multi-Shot
Stock: Ambidextrous beech wood sporter
Sights: No. Grooved for scope mounting
Length: 41-inches
Barrel: 20-inches
Weight: 8lbs un-scoped
Calibre: .177 on test .22 calibre available
Price: £449.95
Contact: John Rothery (Wholesale)
www.bisley-uk.com
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airguns | hellboy
Graham Allen, a fan of fullbore AR15s, trials a lower powered
version in the shape of the Hellboy BB-firing M4 Carbine and
he was very impressed…
I
’ve been shooting
straightpull AR15s for
nearly two decades
now and use them
when taking part in Civilian
Service Rifle competitions
at Bisley and also when I
fancy using something other
than my usual bolt action
Anschutz rifle in 22 Hornet
when out controlling foxes.
The AR15, and its
predecessor the AR10, have
been around for more than
half a Century but are still going
strong and variants are used
throughout the word by armies,
police forces and civilians. We
aren’t allowed to shoot them
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as semi autos in this country
any more, unless they are 22
rimfires (see Pete Moore’s
review in the firearms section of
a couple of custom rifles) but
they are still incredibly popular,
even with no gas mechanism
to load and eject ammo.
Ergonomically, they are
absolutely perfect straight out
of the box, as the comfortable
pistol grip, butt and forend make
for a very shootable rifle and
the magazine release, bolt catch
and safety are all just where
you want them. I love shooting
my AR, so I was therefore very
keen to see how a steel BB-
firing version would perform!
Blast!
Box fresh
When I opened the box, I was
actually very surprised at how
authentic this unusually-named
CO2 replica was. The fit and finish
of the upper and lower receivers
is very good indeed; in fact, it’s
actually better than some genuine
ARs I’ve handled! I guess that the
parts are cast and then machined
in all the critical places and the
factory have done a very good job
of it I must say. The weight is a
pound or so lighter than the real
thing but with a magazine fitted
it’s a decent weight of 5lb 4oz.
Starting with the ‘lower’,
there’s the familiar, drop down
grip, complete with ‘A2-style’
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finger ridge; it’s made from a
similar looking plastic to the
original but I understand that it’s
not possible to swap it for a ‘real’
grip, unlike the buttstock but more
on that later. On the left side of
the action is the safety catch that
rotates from SAFE (forward), to
SEMI (up) then AUTO (rear) but
unfortunately the Hellboy is single
shot only in the SEMI position
but I guess it’s actually a good
idea, as who knows how many
BBs you’d get through if it were
full auto! There’s a dummy bolt
hold open catch but it’s nice that
it’s there for authenticity’s sake.
On the right side, within
easy reach of the trigger finger
Graham Allen loved shooting
the Hellboy but wore safety
glasses when doing so

is the chequered, push button
magazine release catch; press it
on the real rifle and magazines
drop free but you have to pull
them free on the Hellboy but
that’s also a good idea, as
there’s a lot more to one of
these mags than the original
and dropping it could damage
the internals. There is a spring-
loaded ‘forward assist plunger’
but as there’s no actual bolt, it
doesn’t actually do anything but
once again it’s very nice to see
it there, so that real drills can be
practiced. The trigger looks a little
different to that of the original
and pivots slightly differently
but that’s to be expected, as
this is a BB gun after all.
Great looking butt
Attached to the rear of the
lower is the ‘buffer tube’ that
The right side of the action, showing the
magazine release catch and open ‘ejection port’
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fitted a slimmer handguard however
would normally house the
bolt return spring and plunger;
here it’s empty but the sliding
buttstock looks perfect and
adjusts in the same way as
the original; grasp the locking
catch and slide the butt along
the tube until the desired
length is obtained. If you fancy
swapping the standard offering
for something more modern,
you can and something like a
Magpul stock would look great.
A sling swivel is fitted to the
bottom of the butt and marries
up with one fitted to the bottom
of the ‘A frame’ foresight/gas
block. Should you not want
a sling mounted on the rear,
there’s another option in the
form of the end plate where the
buffer tube is attached to the
lower – I really like the attention
to detail on the Hellboy.
Left hand side showing the trigger, safety
and grip. It’s very well made
The Hellboy next to the author’s
straightpull AR15 carbine, his has
an integral rear sight and he has
Upper class
Moving on to the ‘upper’, there’s
more good news, as it’s just as
authentic looking as the lower.
The handguard is just like the
original and is formed from two
parts; they are held in place
by the spring-loaded ‘delta
ring’ and I understand that it’s
possible to remove them and
fit some aftermarket versions.
The ‘T-handle’, used for cocking
the original even pulls back and
opens the ejection port cover!
The barrel has the same profile
as an original M4, complete
with the slimmer portion that
is used to mount a grenade
launcher, but I doubt many
with fit one to a Hellboy… The
‘flash hider’ finishes the end
of the barrel nicely and there’s
even a silver ‘crush washer’
between it and the barrel, to
The butt can be adjusted in the same
way as the original
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keep things looking realistic. I
actually think that re-enactors
will buy Hellboys, as they
would be much cheaper than a
deactivated M4 and of course
you can actually shoot them.
As with a real M4, there is
a removable carry handle/rear
sight unit, held in place by two
thumbwheels. The rear sight is
fully adjustable for windage and
elevation and the rear appature
can flip over, to offer a large or
small ‘peep sight’. If you want
to fit a scope, reflex sight or
red dot, the unit is removed to
reveal the Mil-spec standard
Picatinny rail. Any optic that has
been designed for a real AR
will fit and Weaver/Picatinny
rings can be used for mounting
any scope; so, the Hellboy
really is a pucker bit of kit.
Heart of the matter
All this is all well and good
but how does this rifle actually
fire BBs? Well, the answer is
in the magazine. The mag has
a dummy outer shell but the
removable inner is what makes
this gun tick – or is that bang,
bang, bang? A sprung catch
on the right side is pressed in
and the inner portion removed.
The base of the inner has a
screw in cap that is loosened
with the supplied Allen key,
so that a CO2 capsule can be
fitted. Once in place, the cap
is tightened until the bulb is
pierced; a hiss is heard and the
Allen key tightened until the
hissing stop, which signifies that
a good seal has been made.
Steel BBs are housed in a
stick magazine built into the
front of the alloy body and a
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sprung plunger is pressed down
s
until it can be pushed across
into a slot where it is retained.
BBs are placed one at a time
into the hole at the top of the
housing, until a total of 18 are in
position. With the safety applied
and a full mag of BBs and a
capsule fitted, the inner can be
slid into the outer and until the
sprung catch clicks into place
and you’re ready to engage!
Take off the safety and as
soon as the trigger is pressed,
the ‘hammer’ activates the mag’s
internals, which sends a blast
of CO2 through the magazine,
sending a BB down the
smoothbore barrel. Even using
the open ‘battle sights; accuracy
was good, with most BBs going
into a reasonably small group
at 10 yards. I shot the middle
The Two-part
magazine holds
the CO2 capsule,
BBs and firing
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"As with a real M4, there is a
removable carry handle/rear sight unit"
out of a lot of target cards but
engaging empty drink plastic
bottles was much more fun
and you could soon have them
dancing about on the grass. I
even hung some plastic bottles
on string and it was great fun
seeing how quickly you could
hit them, one after another. I
did make sure that I wore a par
of safety glasses, a rather stylish
pair from Sunglasses for Sport
actually, just in case a ricochet
came bounding back towards
me – I really value my eyesight!
You’ve got
the power!
I was delighted to read on the
box that the Hellboy was quite
powerful and at around 495
fps, I think it’s just right. I got
about 100 shots from one CO2
The carry handle/sight
unit can be removed and
a scope or red dot fitted
to the Picatinny rail
capsule, which is pretty good example I have here, as it’s
and I really enjoyed shooting just so much fun to shoot!
this great little rifle. It’s no ‘tack
driver’ but it’s not meant to be Conclusion
and it’s still a lot of fun. I even To conclude, I’ve really
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then kneeling’ practice and I Hellboy and if you enter
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hen I’m at
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shoot, I always
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shooting vermin, to ensure
that nothing untoward has
happened and that my scope
and rifle haven’t been bashed
in some way, upsetting
where the pellet lands in
relation to the crosshairs.
There’s nothing worse than
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course but when shooting live
Position 1
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quarry, we really don’t want
to cause an injury, we want to
cleanly and humanely dispatch
whatever we are targeting.
I’ve used all sorts of
impromptu targets over the years
but nothing beats a proper paper
or card target. I was recently
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Zero Paper Target Holder and
it’s a very clever bit of kit. It was
originally launched in 2003
and made and sold by BSA; it
is now back with the designer.
The unit is made from laser
cut, 1.5mm thick stainless steel,
so it won’t rust, even when put
away wet. It is made from four
Position 2
The Pocket
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pieces of stainless steel, held
together by stainless screws and
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The two side arms that
hold the target card lock the
components together when not
in use and they clip over the
heads of the stainless screws
that hold things together. To
use, the arms are unclipped and
the unit can be assembled in
three different ways. You should
always make sure that you have
a safe backstop etc. before
using this or any other target.
Position 1
If you have a flat surface available,
you just pull up the ‘card arms’
up and fit the card into the slots.
Position 2
If you want the card higher, open
the holder and slot the ground
spike into the body, so that it
locks in place at 90-degrees
and then raise the arms.
Position 3
If you want to shoot in long
grass, fully open the unit and
position the ground spikes so
that they are in line with the body
and slide them into the slots
and push it into the ground.
Conclusion
It really is a very clever design,
holds the target cards securely and
packs away into a very compact
unit when you’re finished. The way
that the components lock together
is very neat and I can’t fault it. GM
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airguns | weihrauch

WEIHRAUCH’S
ULTRA KARBINE

The Editor gets a

sneak preview of a
brand-new model
from Weihrauch, the
rather diminutive
HW110K…

I
’ve always been a big
The stylish butt fan of short rifles. I love
compact AR15 straightpull
fullbore rifles and stubby
22 rimfires and airguns; if it’s
short and to the point, I’m a
fan! There have been various
compact airguns that have tickled
my fancy over the years, such as
the Theoben Fenman gas ram
rifle and the Titan Bearcat and
the BSA Ultra PCPs. The ability to
easily carry them in the field due
to their reduced size was always
a bonus and I really hate lugging
around too much dead weight.
Short rifles also allow you to get
into smaller, tighter spaces when
shooting quarry and small air
rifles have allowed me to tackle
feral pigeons in some rather
awkward positions. This type
of gun is also perfect for when
The polymer action
from the right showing
you’re shooting from a vehicle,
the cocking lever, safety either driving around farm
and magazine catch hedgerows, or using the vehicle
as a static hide. I’ve draped camo
nets over my land Rover in the
past, to make a very comfortable
way of shooting squirrels and
feral pigeons; with both side
windows open, you can swing a
small rifle around much easier
than a full-length model.
Pre-charged pneumatic
(PCP) air rifles are generally
more efficient with longer
barrels and long air reservoirs
obviously hold more air;
however, with advances in
valving and regulators, PCPs can
still produce plenty of power
for target shooting and hunting
and more and more companies
are embracing this trend and
it’s great to see that German
airgun legends, Weihrauch, are
keeping bang up to date with
their new offering, the HW110K!
Yes please!
I was recently contacted by Hull
Cartridge Ltd. the UK Weihrauch
importers and distributors, asking

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if I’d like to test their brand-new
offering, the HW110K! I said
yes, of course, and a few days
later I was un-boxing a very
tasty package. The standard
HW110 isn’t exactly massive at
38½-inches but the Karbine is
positively tiny at 34½-inches.
Four inches may not sound a lot
(no laughing at the back!) but
it makes a huge difference to
the handling and the shorter air
reservoir, barrel and forend all
make for a much neater package.
There’s still plenty of soft touch
rubber coated forend to grab
hold of when shooting the rifle
though and one thing I really like
is the inclusion of a short section
of Picatinny rail just behind the
angled back tip. It’s very discrete
and is just the right length for
mounting a lightweight ‘grip-pod’
or compact bipod. Yes, a bipod
does add a little extra weight to
the overall package, but they can
be worth their weight in gold
in various hunting situations.
Catch up
If you’ve not encountered
the HW110 before, it has an
action that is made from a high
strength polymer, of the type
that is used on a lot of military
rifles and pistols these days, so
there’s nothing to worry about
strength-wise and all the high
stress areas are made from
good old-fashioned steel and
alloy. Weihrauch obviously
spent a great deal of time and
money developing the action
The grip and
trigger unit
Left side of the action showing the
ambidextrous safety catch
and they got it right first time
(like the always do!) and the
110 has been hugely successful
since its launch. Weihrauch
have even used the same basic
action to produce the simply
superb HW44 pre-charged
pistol and it’s another run-away
success, despite its price tag.
These guns use an ultra-
reliable 10-shot rotary magazine
that is machined from alloy and
anodised black. To remove it
from the action, the sidelever,
mounted on the right side of
the action, is pulled to fully to
the rear; the magazine retaining
catch, which is now black not
silver, is then pressed up and the
magazine pulled out from the
weihrauch | airguns
Weihrauch FT-
Exact pellets,
magazines and
fill probe
appature from the right. Pellets
are then placed individually into
the holes, making sure that the
‘wheel’ is facing the right way
around, i.e. the smoother side
is facing you. You should also
make sure that the skirts of the
pellets are pushed flush with
the body and that they do not
protrude. Once in the holes, they
are retained by the large rubber
O-ring that is fitted into a groove
around the circumference.
To load the full magazine into
the rifle, the mag catch is pressed
up again and the magazine
slotted into the action. As soon as
the sidelever is pushed forward, a
pellet is loaded into the barrel and
the ambidextrous safety catch,
which is also black, like the mag
catch, can be applied by pressing
it down. The safety can only be
applied with the action cocked by
the way, so you know the status
of the rifle at all times. When
you want to take the shot, you
just push the safety up, revealing
the red dot, which indicates
that the gun is ready to fire.
Weihrauch are famous for
their triggers, which dates back to
the ‘Rekord’ unit fitted to nearly
all their spring piston guns; their
PCPs also have great triggers
and the 110K is no exception,
with the sears of the two-stage
unit breaking very cleanly. They
also fit their own barrels that are
made in-house at their factory. s

The Weihrauch HW110K

fitted with a Tier One
Tactical Bipod and Hawke
Vantage 2-7 X 32AO scope

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The HW110K (top)
compared to the
standard HW110
"I really can’t fault the accuracy of this
rifle and the barrel is clearly top-notch"
Taking charge
s
None of this can take place
without charging the rifle with
air of course and it really is a
simple operation, from either a
dive cylinder or manual stirrup
pump, although a lot more effort
is required with the latter! The
charging probe comes with the
rifle and it is first attached to the
charging hose; once securely
fastened, the bleed valve on the
bottle or pump is closed and the
probe pushed into the port on
the front of the air reservoir. A
plastic plug has to be removed
first and this keeps everything
spick and span internally, as dust
and debris can play havoc with
the internal workings, valves
etc. of any PCP. A maximum
of 200-bar is injected and the
main valve closed and air bled
from the hose; the probe is then
withdrawn and the plug replaced.
You can keep an eye on the
pressure that is in the cylinder,
using the pressure gauge on the
end but care should be taken to
do this with and unloaded gun
and the trigger finger should
obviously be away from the
trigger at all times, even if you
‘know’ the gun is safe. This
goes for all guns of course,
not just this little beauty.
The 110K handles really well
and the soft-touch rubber coating
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ensures a secure grip in all rifle such as this, as you’d negate own 8.44 grain FT-Exacts, I
conditions. There is chequering on a lot of its qualities; it’s up to the soon had a 30-yard zero and
the grip and forend and the high owner of course but I doubt many was punching pellets into a
comb to the butt aligns the eye will fit huge optics to these guns. tiny, single hole from a rested
perfectly with any scope fitted. position, using the dots on the
A soft rubber buttpad is fitted Proof of the pudding Vantage’s reticle and soon had
and I must say I really enjoyed All this classy stuff is worthless if aimpoints from 10- to 55-yards.
handling and shooting this little the pellets don’t hit their target I may just have been lucky but
rifle on the range. I mounted a of course but I’ve never had to the first dot down from the
compact Hawke Vantage 2-7 X worry about the accuracy of any main crosshair was bang on
32AO scope and it suited the gun Weihrauch air rifle, springer, gas for 55-yards and I proceeded
perfectly. There’s no point sticking ram or PCP and the HW110K is to hit tiny spinners time after
a dirty great scope on a compact no exception! Using Weihrauch’s time. I really can’t fault the
accuracy of this rifle and the
barrel is clearly top-notch and
the discharge was very quiet
thanks to the silencer fitted.
Over the chrono, the
figures were very impressive,
with excellent shot to shot
The Weihrauch silencer is a great unit
consistency and a power of
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION around 11ft.lbs; plenty for any
Model: Weihrauch HW110K task at hand but safely under
Type: Pre-charged pneumatic, regulated the UK power limit. From a
Action: Sidelever 200-bar charge, I was rewarded
Feed: 10-shot rotary magazine with around 65 full power shots
Weight: 6lb 8oz before the power tailed off,
Length more than enough for anyone!
including silencer: 34½-inches
Barrel: 12.5-inches Conclusion
Trigger: Two-stage, adjustable Well, that’s another great air
Stock: Rubber coated wood rifle then! There are a lot of
Shots per charge: 65 in .177 (on test) 75 in .22 shooters out there who love
Price: Around £700.00 short rifle as much as I do, so
Contact: Hull Cartridge the HW110K is bound to sell
www.hullcartridge.co.uk
in huge numbers and well
www.weihrauch-sport.de
done to Weihrauch for bringing
out this lovely little gun. GM
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airguns | swfa
Super Sniper
REINCARNATED
Mark Camoccio sees that the new fixed power 10X42
from SWFA could be just the ticket for Hunter Field Target
competition shooting…
T
he British Shooting
show is a great
opportunity to get
a look at a wide
selection of shooting gear,
and chat to the people
behind its development
and distribution. This year's
event, held at the impressive
NEC in Birmingham, laid on a
feast of hardware, and when I
spotted the Optics Warehouse
stand, I couldn't wait to get
stuck in for a good peruse.
Huge selection
They carry a huge selection of
scopes from most of the big
brands, but one fairly compact
model that caught my eye was
from a company called SWFA
SS, which apparently is the
latest incarnation of the highly
regarded Super Sniper brand.
The name was changed after
US shooting sports retail outlet,
SWFA Outdoor, purchased and
revamped the brand. All SWFA
SS scopes are manufactured
in Japan in the Kenco Optical
Rear focus is becoming rarer
factory and are specified as these days, but it works!
featuring top quality lenses and
multi-coating systems. Up until
now, fixed magnification has
been this company's speciality,
but variable mag models are
on the cards soon, according
to my sources. As for Japanese
construction, it's always a big plus
with optics; so, I was eager to
see how this model shaped up.
Fixed among air rifle/rimfire and First impressions
The test model here, that caught centre fire shooters in the US Removing the scope from its
my eye, is the SWFA SS 10X42 for the past couple of years. The basic packaging revealed a
Tactical Rear Focus, and this SWFA SS brand is apparently solid, straightforward piece of
is built around a 30mm body notable for their modest pricing, glassware and first impressions
tube. It certainly looks sleek simplicity and dependability, and were definitely favourable. The
and the robust, fixed power again that simple specification matt black, non-reflective finish is
design means less moving parts is the key if it suits. highly practical, whilst the visible
and a concentration of quality
where it matters. A fixed 10x The SWFA brand are
magnification, and an objective fast gaining a name
lens of 42mm is an ideal spec for themselves
for many applications, so it
comes as no surprise that this
model has been very popular

This is a relatively
compact scope
Turrets are clearly marked and
easy to dial
build quality is spot-on. Weightier
than some, but at just under
19oz, the SWFA SS feels about
right. The usual quick focus sits
to the rear, and this turns with a
reassuring amount of resistance,
so as not to come out of
adjustment. Parallax is adjusted
and corrected via the rear collar,
rather than the more customary
side knob/wheel on the left of
the saddle, and here it moves a
little more freely, but still with the
necessary degree of resistance.
Parallax markings are
perfect for airgun Hunter Field
Target or hunting duties, with
the minimum range marked
at 10-metres, then 20m, 30m,
50m, and then 100, 200, 300,
500, and ∞. No additional
sunshade is supplied, (or lens
covers in my box) but look
closely at the objective, and that
seam is effectively a small shade
around 1.25-inches in length.
In use
With the scope mounted up
in 30mm mounts, zeroing
the turrets took no time at
all. Accurate and repeatable
click adjustments is all we
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The usual fast focus is here
ask, and the .1Mil Radian
increments (equal to .36-inches
@ 100-yards) did their job
perfectly. Turret clicks are audible
and positive, which is always
favourable. They are clearly
marked and can be loosened
via three Allen screws, pulled off
their spindle, and reset to zero,
or as required. However, they
cannot be locked, which will be
a downside for some. On the
positive side, both windage and
elevation drums carry a tracking
marker, which allows for a quick
visual check as to the number
of revolutions undertaken,
and double markings to
correspond to those revolutions
when undertaken. All useful
information if and when required.
Image quality is impressive and
vibrant, with good resolution,
and no aberrations.
My test scope came fitted
with what the manufacturers
term the Mil Quad reticle,
although this can be specified as
MOA Quad; and this has an inner
fine section with full Mil-Dots
and ½-Mil markings, then an
extended stadia at 6 o’clock for
longer range work. It's clear and
swfa | airguns
The Mil Quad reticle is clear
and precise with some useful
Turrets are .1 MRAD markings
precise, and with German-style brand with a comparable
thick posts to guide the eye, it's specification, which is praise
not too easily lost either in dark indeed. All the usual assurances
foliage for example. In short then, are here too, with this model
this is a crisp bold image, with being water, fog and shockproof.
plenty of reference points to help A super sharp image, ultra-
relay information to the shooter. precise adjustments, and that
satisfyingly practical Mil Quad
Conclusion reticle all combine nicely at a
The general feel and image price that seems fair. This is
quality of this SWFA SS model definitely one for an HFT shortlist,
reminded me of the Sightron or a general hunting tool. GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: SWFA SS 10X42 Tactical Rear Focus
Magnification: Fixed 10x
Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
Reticle: Mil Quad/ MOA Quad available
Weight: 18.7oz
Length: 14-inches
Click values: .1 MRAD (.36-inches) @100m
Field of View: 3.9m @100m
Eye Relief: 3.9-inches
Body Tube: 30mm
Min Focus: 10-yards
Turrets: Finger adjustable tactical
Clicks per rotation: 50
Number of Full Rotations: 8.75 windage and elevation
Price: £395
Contact: Optics Warehouse
www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
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airguns | bsa supersport se
Mark Camoccio looks at one of BSA’s
classic springers, the Supersport SE…
B
reak barrel spring
piston power still
accounts for a large
slice of airgun sales;
but whilst many rifles with
this traditional specification
may be at the cheaper end
of the market, the simplicity
and user-friendly nature of
the design still takes some
beating. I obviously get to test
all manner of airguns across
the board, yet I still derive an
incredible amount of satisfaction
from spending time with a
break barrel rifle. It's that simple
fast fire action that relaxes you
from the off, and still reminds
me of my first rifle, and those
early days of discovery in
this fantastic sport of ours.
BSA have been a household
name for many decades where
spring powered airguns are
concerned; and their current
range of guns still includes
several traditional models,
aimed at both beginners and
enthusiasts alike. On test,
here, is one of the current
favourites in BSA's spring
gun line-up, the Supersport
SE, and it's a smart little
performer, with plenty to offer.
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Sport
for All
Looker
The Supersport was a success
from the outset, and as such,
this compact little power
pack has enjoyed a regular
place in BSA's line-up over
the years, in one guise or
another. First impressions of
this latest incarnation are very
favourable, and it has to be the
best-looking version to date.
So, what do we get for the
money? Well, the usual BSA
break barrel lock-up design,
two stage adjustable trigger,
that stylish chequered beech
stock, fibre optic open sights
and a manual safety catch.
Fit & finish
Far more thought seems to
go into the average airgun
these days, and BSA's design
team have done themselves
proud with the woodwork
here; the Supersport's timber
is extremely attractive, to say
the least. Plenty of grain shows
through the light coloured
lacquer and that means that
the natural beauty of the beech
used can be appreciated.
Laser cut chequering is neatly
done, and covers both the grip
and forend, adding style and
function. But take a close look
at the pistol grip, and the thumb
shelf is a really nice touch.
Add in that graceful tapered
forend, and the solid pad, and
it all comes together well.
As a technicality, there
is a very slight right-hand
defined cheekpiece, but to all
intents and purposes, this is
an ambidextrous sporter; so,
all things to all people! Okay,
that comb is admittedly a bit
vague, but par for the course
on this style and grade of gun.
Finish-wise, this model has
a good quality feel to it, and the
level of machining is well up
to scratch. The chemical bluing
is a little dull when compared
to some rivals however.
Glassware
BSA fit the Supersport SE with
open sights as standard, and
that means the classic BSA
profile, given the sights are
straight from the BSA mould
of old. A modern twist comes
with the inclusion of fibre optic
elements; red for the foresight
post, and green used for the
rear sight. The rear sight has
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Detail of the forend
finger wheel adjustment too, so
setting them up is simple. I'm a
big fan of open sights for novice
shooters, so if this Supersport
is bought as a first gun, I would
persevere with those sights
a while and learn the basics.
But if the point comes when
a scope is deemed necessary,
this model features dovetail rails
that run to the very end of the
cylinder. There's also an arrestor
hole machined into the top of
the receiver, so the effects of
recoil can be effectively tamed.
In use
Pick up the Supersport SE, and
you just know you could shoot
it for an extended period. At
6.6lbs, we are talking highly

The BSA Supersport
SE handles really well
manageable, and with that
full-length, 18.5-inch barrel,
there's plenty of leverage
to bring into play when
cocking the action. The
stroke itself is pretty easy
to complete, and with that
distinctive BSA configuration
around the breech, with the
exposed barrel end, and
chunky detent, everything
feels reassuringly sturdy.
"Pick up the Supersport SE, and
you just know you could shoot it
for an extended period "
The BSA Supersport SE
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bsa supersport se | airguns
Action-wise, my .22 version the Kaisers printed ¾-inch to Conclusion
on test, felt super quick, and 1-inch groups. So, as is so often Overall then, I was
whilst it did kick significantly, felt the case with airguns in general, impressed. For the
more like a gas-ram set-up. A take the time to test with a Supersport SE proved a good
smooth snap on release, with variety of pellets, and it may solid performer, making
no spring resonance. There's well pay dividends. If I did my it ideal as a starter rifle or
a manual safety catch, fitted, bit, the Supersport rewarded my general purpose/hunting
for those that wish to use one, efforts, with a pleasing level of tool. There's a quality
and also an anti-bear trap accuracy, and with that smooth feel, and at the current
mechanism, which cleverly cocking cycle and appealing shot asking price of £233, it still
prevents discharge until the characteristics, it was difficult compares extremely well
barrel is locked back up at the not to warm to this model. against many of its rivals. GM
breech. A bi-product of this is
that the action can therefore
not be de-cocked, (holding the
barrel down under pressure,
pulling the trigger, and gently
allowing the barrel back up) but
it means safety is paramount.
Triggers in this price sector
can be a big disadvantage and
very crude; so, the Supersport
SE gets the thumbs up for an
acceptable arrangement. The
blade is synthetic, but well-
shaped. Yes, it could be broader
and slightly longer, and there is
some creep, but overall it didn't
spoil the shooting experience.
Performance
Over the chronograph, the
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inch centre-to-centre using RWS
Superfields over 25-yards, whilst
Cocking is relatively
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Model: BSA Supersport SE
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Length: 42-inches
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Stock: Ambidextrous beech sporter
Power Source: Spring piston
Trigger: 2-stage adjustable
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High 579fps
Low 573
Ave 576
Spread 6fps
Energy: 10.8ft/lbs on test
Price: £233
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London gunmaker John Rigby
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It is in the interests of our
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RAGLEY’S ROARING SUCCESS to identify and bring wildlife
criminals to justice.
Visitors, exhibitors and sponsors have hailed The Game Fair’s 60th The legal issues around
anniversary show at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire as a roaring success. the methods by which this
The changeable weather was masked by the excitement, joy and footage was obtained have
community spirit that encapsulates The Game Fair, and it did not deter been well documented. All
countryside enthusiasts from enjoying top-level shooting and gundog those involved, including
competition finals and everything else the three-day festival of the the RSPB, have a
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Seven Investment Management, incredible displays in the Brewin crime and those who
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The captain of Germany’s gundog
retriever team is hoping to be at
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The Game Fair following an impressive
victory in the 2018 event at Ragley Hall in
Warwickshire.
Ursula Scholz’s all-female team of handlers edged out Italy,
defending champions Great Britain and three other nations to
collect the trophy by a wide margin of 22 points.
The three German retrievers all scored over 100 points to
give the team a total of 320 points. That was good enough to
finish well clear of Italy, who were runners-up on 298 and Great
Britain, third on 290. Germany were third in 2016 and fourth in
2017, so Scholz was delighted to go home with the trophy this
year alongside teammates Marita Goerhring and Jennifer
Hirschfeld.
“We are very happy and proud to have won and we enjoyed
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have very well-trained dogs and they performed very well.”
There was little to choose between the three high-scoring
German retrievers. The captain’s three-year-old Labrador Retriever
dog, Deep Impact Beam Me Up Scotti, scored 107 points.
Hirschfeld’s nine-year-old Curly Coated Retriever dog, Stagfield
Gamekeeper’s Atticus, finished with the same score, while
Goerhring’s seven-year-old Golden Retriever bitch, Eastwood
Clint of Enchanted Garden, finished with 106.
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to this success has been an unprecedented 21 chicks fledging from
land managed for grouse shooting, which is more than 60% of this
year’s total young of 34.
The latest figures show nine nests in Lancashire, Cumbria, Co
Durham, Northumbria and Derbyshire. Last year, only three
successful nests were recorded in England and they produced just
10 chicks.
BASC chairman Peter Glenser QC said: “The hard work and
determination of all involved should be acknowledged, especially
the gamekeepers and grouse moor managers who have provided
the right environment for so many hen harriers to breed this year.
“Clearly, nobody dare say the battle is won; much still needs to
be done to allow the hen harrier population to recover in England’s
uplands. But news of the most successful breeding season for more
than a decade should be celebrated as a very positive step in the
right direction.”
Rural groups believe the key to this year’s success has been
Natural England’s decision in January to issue a licence permitting a
brood management scheme for hen harriers with the long-term aim
of increasing their numbers across England.
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The safety catch

incorporates the
barrel selector
switch; single dot
means bottom
barrel first, note
the slim action

The boxlock action is nicely and

subtly decorated, note the good
quality timber and wood to metal fit

Andrew Johnson tests a sweet little

28-bore over & under that seems
to have been around for ever Like a willow wand;
Beretta’s 686 Silver Pigeon
with no sign of giving up… in 28-bore is a well-made,
shootable and slick handling
O/U in an effective calibre

On test, I found Gambore’s

Regal #5 load performed well,
I will be looking at it in more
detail next month

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The clean and slim lines of the Silver Pigeon are
apparent, you get the choice of 28 or 30 tubes,
I find the latter gives just that bit more
B
eretta is
synonymous with
shooting and the
manufacture of
firearms and are probably
the best known of the
Italian manufacturers
and doubtless in the top
few on the world stage.
They have a rightly deserved
tradition of excellence that
has been maintained since
1526, or to put it another
way; they have been making
reliable and desirable firearms
for a very long time!
On test is a 686 Silver
Pigeon 1 in 28-bore, a calibre
that’s becoming ever more
popular and not just as a
starting point for youngsters,
but one for serious use too.
Improvements in ammunition in
all calibres, has no doubt helped
some of the less common
numbers take their rightful
place with all shooters. As the
spark of interest has been
re-ignited, so manufacturers
have stepped up to the mark,
offering many different grades
to suit all pockets, and Beretta
have certainly done their bit
on this front. While they are
not the cheapest, they offer
excellent value for money and
will probably go on for ever,
given the sort of use most
shooters give their guns.
The Silver Pigeon 1 is about
the least expensive O/U made
by Beretta but don’t think that
makes it any less of a gun
compared to more expensive
models. The engraving and
wood may not look as fancy,
but it works just as well. My
tester has rather well grained
timber and the stock and
forend match perfectly, the oil
finish brings out the grain very
well. Standard butt length is
14½-inches, but changing the
LOP is relatively easy for any
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"One of the best features is that the
action is true to scale for a 28-bore"
competent gunsmith, and as
ever, I have taken it out to around
15 3/8-inches to fit me properly.
Willow wand
The slim forend still provides
plenty of meat to maintain good
control for those with larger
hands, while not being too
substantial so those with smaller
paws either. Another feature
on the forend, which I prefer,
is there is no sharp scroll at the
end, meaning that it flows in a
sleek line, which is very much
an advantage for those of us
with large hands and long arms.
Chequering is diamond-cut,
providing a firm grip, whilst not
being too sharp. The engraving is
of a simple scroll design, which
is very much in keeping with the
place the Silver Pigeon holds in
the market! It’s fair to say that it’s
instantly recognisable as Beretta,
as is the shape of the boxlock
action; both have worked well
for so long, so why change it?
This model is available with
28- or 30-inch barrels, the tester
has the latter, which I would
recommend, as the balance
is perfect, and that little extra
length helps the user push on
with swinging the gun. The rib
is in keeping with the scale of
the gun and finished with a
brass bead as one would expect
on a game gun. This example
is a multi choke, coming with
a set of five from Full down
to Cylinder, I bought an extra
Half, as this restriction in both
barrels suits me very well.
True 28
One of the best features is
that the action is true to scale
for a 28-bore and not a 20
with 28-bore barrels on it.
This all helps with weight, but
more importantly keeps the
balance and consequently the
feel of the gun just right. As I
beretta | country & shotgun
understand it, making a true
28-bore scaled action was one
of Beretta’s main considerations
when looking at production,
and from what I have seen, the
same is true of their .410 too.
The safety is tang-mounted,
and barrel selection is made by This multi-choke gun comes
with five restrictions from Full
sliding the selector on the safety to Cylinder; I use Half in both
from one side to the other; one barrels, as it suits me
dot indicates bottom first and
two the top first. Trigger pull is 686 and do not feel in the least
crisp and in no way distracts under gunned with anything that
the user when firing. As to be East Anglia can offer. Perhaps
expected, this is an ejector and the most important thing is to
throws the empties nicely clear match the cartridges to the gun!
on opening. You do need to I have tried some that others
make a conscious effort to keep have sworn by and ended up
the chambers clean though, as swearing at them, although
very little dirt can cause the fired most brands and loads seem
cases to stick and not eject fully! to work very well in this Beretta,
they have all had plastic wads.
Mine
Testing was easy, as I have Conclusion
owned this gun for several years Until recently, I have struggled
and used it for everything from to find a fibre-waded cartridge
doing the rounds on my shoot, that seemed to work for me but
days clay pigeon shooting, having now looked closely at
decoying pigeons and game some of the Gamebore loads
shooting. The truth is, this have found their Regal 25-grams
calibre shoots very well and my #5s to be excellent. They pattern
686 has never let me down. well, despite being what would
However, I am willing to admit be perceived as a heavier load
that on some tremendously for a 28-bore. They are very
windy days, when first starting smooth to fire and whilst not
out using it, I left it at home feeling snappy seem to reach
and took the 20-bore instead. their destination remarkably
I have had some of my quickly. And my Beretta loves
most memorable shots with the them, say no more! GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon
Calibre: 28-bore (2¾-inches chamber)
Type: over & under
Action: boxlock ejector
Barrel: 28- or 30-inches
Length: 47.5-inches
Weight: 2.85kg
Multi-choke (5 included)
Price: £1775
Contact: GMK Ltd. www.gmk.co.uk (trade only)
www.beretta.com
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The .410 shotgun is a handy vermin tool and also makes a great
clay pigeon destroyer; Bruce Potts checks out the impressive
Armsan A636 semi-auto…

T
here is something
very appealing
about our smallest
practical shotgun
shell, the .410-gauge, as
it transcends the learner
shooter to expert clay
buster alike. I like it because
it’s more like a rifle cartridge!
I shoot more .410 than
any other shotgun load.
Until now, in real terms for
sporting use, there has only really
been the Remington 1100 or
Sporting .410 gauge available as
a semi-automatic shotgun. I use
a Remmy .410 and its excellent;
so, when this new Armsan A636
410 semi dropped in, I was really
keen to put it through its paces.
I tested the 20-gauge
Armsan last year, and it was
one of the best little semi auto
twenties I have shot; this A636
was no different, offering very
good value for money and
are probably the best Turkish
shotguns on the market.
For only £595, the A636
is a light weight, fast handling,
reliable and overall good quality
for what is realistically a budget
gun. You have good quality
walnut stock, a multi choke
barrel and reliable gas operated
system and comes complete
with three chokes and a sling.
Stock
Think of Turkey and you think,
(well, I do!) of lovely walnut
groves, where some of the
world’s best walnut emanates
from. It’s one reason that

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Great walnut beneath that matt lacquer;

I own it now, so it’s coming off!

Even Max the dog was

impressed with the A636

Attention to
detail, such
as a scalloped
loading port,
vented loading
ramp and
precision milled
red anodised
mag stub

Looks good, shoots even

better and functions without
flaw; great value for money

Turkish guns, except their low
prices, are popular, as you
get good wood for less.
This A636 was no exception,
apart from the standard,
practical matt lacquer finish,
but I would remove it to oil
it, because case underneath
is some great figured walnut.
It’s a good colour overall, with
figuring and tiger striping that
changes shade in differing
holds and perspective.
It’s a simple field/sporter
type stock, with little cast
and low comb that can be
changed with inserts between
stock and action. Length of
pull is 14.25-inches and the
pistol grip is quite short and
upright with generous panels
of what looks like laser cut
chequing; they actually grip
well, so it’s not just decorative.
There is a small black rubber
recoil pad and plastic tip to aid
speedy shouldering and you
have the addition of sling swivels.
I like this, as the A636 comes
with a sling and for me its nice
to sling a shotgun like a rifle
when trekking into position.
The forend is very slim and
quite long at 11-inches with
gentle sloping sides and long
chequering panels of the same
quality as the pistol grip. There
are also four ports at the top
to allow escaping gases from
the gas piston operation.
Barrel, action
and chokes
A set of three chokes and key
are supplied in a plastic wallet
covering ¼, ½ and full choke.
These chokes fit flush from the
main barrel, which I prefer to
those that are extended. On
a .410 they just look better
shorter, although longer chokes
do have their benefits.
They are proofed with 3-inch
chambers and so magnum
3-inch loads can be used
with no problem. Remember
a .410 works at a higher
pressure than a 12-gauge.
The barrel is 28-inches long
with a very slim, 5mm vented
rib and a single Day-Glo red
element to the muzzle with a
full length serrated/grooved
rib top to avoid reflections.
Because the .410-gauge is
slim in profile. the rib sits high
on the barrel and has nine
generous vents to allow a very
good cooling action and it looks
very nice too. The external finish
is very good; highly polished
with blueing that really looks
good with the polished black
areas of the action, altogether a
very pretty and trim little 410.
The action is a gas piston
system with large twin ported
barrel vents and a sliding,
stainless steel piston ring that
seals on firing and engages the
operating arms that cycles the
bolt. You also have a dovetail
cut into the top of the action
for red dot or scope use, so
further making the little Armsan
more versatile. I will be testing
some .410 slug loads later.
The action is machined from
an aluminium block with matt
black anodised finish to the
sides and polished black to top
and above the trigger making
a nice contrast. The bolt has
a polished or chromed finish,
with a large, single claw type
extractor and reliable ejector
spur in the left-hand action wall.
s

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The Armsan’s
barrel is thick
walled, a good idea on
a high-pressure .410 and the
chokes throw very good patterns
Its operating rods and spring are
s
powerful and effort is needed
to pull the ribbed bolt handle
rearward but everything feels
very well made and put together.
The trigger is slim, chromed
and smooth with a little creep
but broke cleanly. The safety is
your typical cross bolt, trigger
guard mounted type, pushed
left is fire with a red warning
ring visible and to the right
blocks the trigger movement.
The trigger guard has a nice
scallop to it for visual appeal
and is a moulded polymer, so
won’t rust – good idea. There
is a single polished bolt release
button to the right wall of the
action, as most semis, and the
vented magazine follower is well
polished too. I really like the red
anodised magazine spring cup
that allows a speedy loading
of two rounds of .410-gauge.
This is further aided by the
lower action being cut away
and polished to allow an easy
access. The whole fit and finish
is really good with no slop
and everything is well thought
out and made in my view.
In the field
Being a .410 and semi, its
light at 5.25lbs and balances
Hull High Pheasant 3-inch
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perfectly where the action joins
the forend. Its straight cast
and lower comb allow a
really good handling and
shouldering action, so that
the serrated rib guides the
eye right down the barrel.
I fitted the ½ choke and
set up 30-inch pattern boards
at 25-yards with an array of 2.5-
and 3-inch ammunition to test.
As with the Remmy .410,
semis prefer the 3-inch fodder
and the A636 was no exception,
as expected. I did try the Eley
FourLong 2.5-inch cartridge,
which holds 12.5-grams of No. 6
shot. I had a total of 80 strikes at
25-yards, which were spread 17
pellets in 15-inches and the rest,
63, in the outer 30-inches. I also
tried the Game Bore Hunting
2.5-inch load that had a payload
of 11-grams of No. 6 shot. Again,
a total of 80 pellets on the
boards, with 18 inner and 62
outer strikes with more spread
than the small Eleys. Both failed
to cycle fully, as expected.
Next up were the 3-inch
loads. The Fiocchi 3-inch are
always good performers and
more pellets on the boards
with a better density too from
the ½ choked barrel. 99 total
pellets spread with a 26 No.
6 pellets to the inner sector
and nice and even too. The
outer sector of 30-inches held
the remaining 73 pellets.
The Hull High Pheasant are
also excellent performers and
the Armsan shot them very well.
This had a payload of 19-grams
of No. 6 pellets and that
translated into plenty of pellets
on the board. Total of 122 pellet
Gamebore Hunting 3-inch
strikes, with a whopping 41 inner
The A636’s
hits and 81 outer strikes, superb! action is very
The Lyalvale Express trim and very
3-inchers held 16grams of well made, it
No. 6 shot and felt softer, as all seems to fit
and glide well
it did not eject fully. Pellet with good
strikes were sparse too, at reliability too
a total of 73 pellets with 15
inner and 58 outer strikes.
Game Bore Hunting
cartridges shot well, with
16-grams of No. 6 shot and I
had a total of 100 pellets exactly
at 25-yards with 24 inner, a
bit sparse and 76 outer hits.
A really good performer
are the Remington 3-inch
magnums and I had 86 total
No. 6 pellets from the 11/16th
oz load, with 26 good even no money! I liked the 20-gauge,
hits within 15-inches and 60 which I bought, and guess
pellets around the outside. what, this A636 410 version is
I also tried some Eley and staying with me too. Its great
Lyalvale Magnasonic subsonic fun to shoot, is reliable when
loads that shot nice patterns, but fed the correct loads and throws
as one would expect, did not really decent patterns. Recoil
cycle the action, fair enough. is neglectable, I liked the fact a
scope can be fitted too and I will
Conclusion be removing that lacquer finish,
Yet again, Armsan has produced to bring out that lovely walnut.
what is quite simply a superb Overall, superb value; there is
semi-automatic shotgun with space in everyone’s gun cabinets
really good features for next to for an Armsan A636. GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Armsan A636
Action: Gas operated, piston
Gauge: .410-gauge
Length: 48.25-inch
Barrel: 28-inch, three chokes ¼, ½ and Full
Weight: 5.5lbs
Capacity: 2 plus one in chamber
Stock: Walnut matt lacquer finish
Price: £595
Contact: Highland Outdoors
www.highlandoutdoors.co.uk
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country & shotgun | huglu

Well if that’s not great

camouflage I don’t
know what is!

SEMI
SPECIAL
Bruce Potts gets to grips with another bargain shotgun from
Turkey, the Huglu GX 512 semi-auto…

R
ange Right Ltd.
bring in the Huglu
range of both over/
under and semi
auto Turkish shotguns. The
semi-automatic range is split
between blued steel and walnut
stocked versions and those shod
in camouflage. I had the Huglu
GX 512 model in camo, which is
a gas-operated, semi-auto with
synthetic stock and comes with
an ABS case and six flush-fitting
chokes and one extended.
Best of all is the price of £475,
making it very affordable indeed.
First impressions are usually
what count, and as many a
Turkish shotgun that turns up
for review, it is difficult to see
how they make the gun for
the money. The GX outwardly
looks like any other semi and
it is really, but it does feel
very solid, without excess
weight and all the workings
seem similarly well-made.
Stock
What strikes you first is the
camo clad appearance, which in
Mossy Oak Shadow grass and
is probably my favourite finish.
It really does look natural with
very good contrast between
the long winding blades of
grass/reeds, intertwined with

The stock had a good weight to it and improved

the balance and the overall Mossy Oak camo clad A pretty standard format for a semi-automatic
exterior provided a tough weatherproof shell shotgun, which proved reliable in the ammo test

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a background of small grasses.
You also have a shadow black to
some of the blades, which really
does make the finish look 3D,
which is exactly what you want.
The butt section of the
stock has a length of pull of
13.75-inches, which is a bit
shorter than a double but
common to semis that will
find their way into tight spaces,
such as pigeon/duck hides.
The pistol grip has moulded
in stippling instead of chequering,
which is better and offers a good
grip, as it also has a good palm
shelf to both sides. There’s a
raised scallop in the stock that
supports the soft part of your
thumb, stopping it slipping.
You also have a solid black
rubber recoil pad with deep
ribbed profile that reduces recoil
but can catch on the jacket as
you mount the gun; so, maybe
a bit of insulating tape to the top
tip. The forend is 12-inches long
and again has the moulded in
stippling, with a subtle forward-
slanted finger ledge for the
supporting hand to grasp better.
Overall, I really like this
stock; it has a good solid feel
to it, not at all hollow, with
a nice grip and really good
effective camo cladding.
Barrel
The Huglu GX comes with either
a 28- or 30-inch barrel in only
12-gauge calibre. I had the 28-
inch tube, which is high-tensile
steel and chambered for 3-inch
12-gauge shells. These barrels
have the Fleur de Lis proof
markings, so good for steel loads
too. This has also been thought
about with the choking system,
as there are six that comes with
the gun- nice one! The usual
The forend is 12-inches long with a stippled finish for grip
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complement of cylinder to
full and one extended 0.020
Modified that sticks out of the
muzzle by ½-inch and is good
for patterning steel loads.
This 28-inch barrel is
similarly camo clad as the
stock and neatly done too,
with an 8mm top rib with
8 large vents beneath for
ample cooling. To sight or
lead the eye, is a single red
Day-Glo bead at the muzzle.
The barrel is secured to the
magazine tube by a large, black
knurled ring that needs to be
removed to lift off the barrel.
There are twin steel
action rods/bars to the piston,
which is well polished and Larger bolt release and vented The blackened bolt and extended
1.25-inches in lengthened then feed ramp for a reliable bolt handle gives a good grip in
two split rings gas seals. These cartridge fed to the magazine haste or wet weather
rings catch the expanding
gases from the twin ported hollow and extended and the There is an enlarged bolt
barrel after firing a round and load ramp is blacked, vented and load ramp release button
was very easy to clean. and has plenty of room to load to the right side for easy
a shell. A small inset button to use, even with gloves on.
Action, trigger drop a round from the mag for The trigger is smooth and
and safety an instance reload if you like. blackened and quite heavy
s
The alloy action construction
keeps the weight down and
strength up and again camo
clad and with a nice rounded
end of the action top but not
drilled or tapped for a scope
mount. The ejection port is
quite wide and high to facilitate
an easy ejection and this is
done by the small ejection
spur in the action wall as the
bolt is cycled backward.
The bolt body is blacked
and blued as a contrast to all
that camo and has the Huglu
logo embossed onto it.
There is a single claw
extractor, which dealt with all Overall quality and handling
the ammo tested. For easier are very favourable in the
functioning and loading, the Huglu range of shotguns
bolt handle is 24mm circular/
Extended ½ choke for superior performance
along with five standard flush fit chokes
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 country & shotgun | huglu
The Huglu GX 512 is another great
value semi-automatic shotgun from
Turkey - you get a lot for the money
s
but crisp enough at 5.5lbs
weight and there is a simple
cross bolt safety to block the
trigger blade movement.
In the field
I had no issues at all, everything
functioned as it should, it loaded,
fired and ejected without fault
and threw some nice patterns.
Due to the price and tough
camo clad finish, it is nice not to
have to worry about scratching
or resting on wet ground, so you
can just concentrate on hunting.
As usual, I fitted the
½ choke but this time the
extended version and set up
the pattern boards at 30-yards.
Being a pigeon or duck gun, I
started with a few good pigeon
cartridges and one steel load.
First up, were the Hull Steel
Game Extra, so no more than
½ a choke size for steel shot,
due to their harder surface. This
is a 70mm black case with high
20mm rim and is designed
for shotguns proofed to high
pressure steel 1320-bar.
I had the 32-gram load
of FE3 shot size 3.6mm load
that held approx. 180 pellets.
This gave a total pellet strike
of 152 pellets, distributed 79
inner hits to the 15-inches
This bird though I was a branch and
landed right on the Huglu’s action
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and 73 outer, so really well
distributed but a little high due
to the lighter, fast steel shot.
A good pigeon load is the
Hull Superfast Pigeon, which is
a high-performance Pigeon load
with high velocity, more effective
range and harder hitting potential
and is marketed especially
as semi-automatic friendly.
Velocity is reputed to be
1425fps, so good for pigeons
over decoys. I had the 70mm
fibre wadded case that held
29-grams of No. 6 shot, a plastic
wad is also available. I had a
total of 231 No. 6 shot within
the 30-inch with an even spread,
where 151 pellets were in the
outer sectors and 80 within the
inner 15-inch circle. They cycled
extremely well and gave lovely
patterns, a good all-rounder this
one, also good for pheasant.
The Eley Grand Prix HV
were also good patterners and
just shows even cheap guns
can pattern well when fed the
right diet. I know they are a bit
old fashioned and have been
with us for years but the new
components still make them
very good performers out in
the field. I had the 32-gram,
No. 6 round load, so good for
pigeon or pheasant alike, crows,
"I had no issues at all, everything
functioned as it should"
Cross bolt safety and nice
trigger, which is crisp but heavy
rabbits, you name it really. At stared right at me! If that’s not
30-yards, I had a total of 202 good camo, I don’t know what is!
pellets hit the board, with 128
outer density spread and 74 Conclusion
inner circle hits with no holes. I liked the Huglu 410 I tested
An oldie but goody in my book. recently and I like this GX semi
In testament to how good the also; what is there not to like? Its
Mossy Oak Shadow Grass camo good value, its reliable, it shoots
clad Huglu was, I was in a bush great patterns and that camo
on the edge of the farm, waiting cladding is very effective, ask
for squirrel with the camera set the bird population! I have had
on remote for the pictures in some Turkish semis that were a
this article. Suddenly, a flap of bit iffy but this Huglu is not one
wings and a bird landed directly of them; it shoots better than its
on the Huglu GX’s action and price tag would suggest. GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Huglu GX 512
Type: Gas operated semi
Length: 49.25-inches
Barrel: 28-inches (30-inch available)
Calibre: 12-gauge
Length of pull: 13.75-inches
Trigger: Single stage
Safety: Cross bolt
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: £545
Contact: Range Right Ltd www.range-right.co.uk
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CUTTING
EDGE KIT
D R E A M · E X P L O R E · D I S C O V E R

GATOR AID
The Gerber
Gator Premium
Sheath Folder

Graham Allen looks at a rugged lock knife from Gerber, the Gator Premium Sheath Folder…
› A sturdy lock knife that
you rely on is a great tool to
have (not in a public place
of course!) but knowing that
the blade will not fold up on
you when using it is very
reassuring, especially when the
work you are carrying out
involves cutting at various
angles, often with considerable
force.
A fine example of such a
knife is the new Gator Premium
Sheath Folder from Gerber, an
updated version of the original.
This US-made product features
a razor-sharp, fine-edge,
3.6-inch clip point martensitic
CPM-S30V stainless steel
folding blade; the glass-filled
nylon handle is covered in
textured, rubberised Gator
Grip® that is secure in the
hand, even when wet and the
reinforced steel bolsters make
for a very strong design. The
3.6-inch clip point blade can
be opened one or two-
handed using the cut-out in
the blade and it stops at
around 90-degrees before
being fully opened; this makes
it very easy and safe to deploy. belt loop incorporated into the
Once fully open, the blade is design.
held rigidly by the lock on the This is a very impressive
back of the handle. The knife knife, one which will cut
comes in a sturdy leather anything required and come
pouch that is fastened by a back for more and like a real
large press-stud and there’s a Gator, really has some bite!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Gerber Gator Premium Sheath Folder
Type: Lock-back folder
Blade: 3.6-inches, CPM-S30V stainless steel
Length: Closed 5-inches, open 8.5-inches
Price: Around £120
Contact: sales@dalesman.uk.com,
info@thomasjacks.co.uk for nearest stockists

ON THE ROAD
› UK legal carry knives have
to share some traits —
blades less than 76.2mm
Spyderco have a world-wide reputation long and be non-locking,
for quality knives; Tim Finley checks apart from that, the world’s
your oyster! The Spyderco
out a UK legal carry knife in the shape Roadie bucks the trend for such
of the Roadie… knives and its distinctive looks
make it stand out from the
crowd, especially the orange
version, which is my favourite. It
The Spyderco Roadie open has a pair of dimples for two
handed opening and there are
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION no nail nicks that can trap dirt
Maker: Spyderco and the 90-degree semi-stop
Model: Roadie ensures for safe opening. It also
Type: Folder has finger choils, giving the user
Locking: No total confidence in its ability to
UK legal carry: Yes get the job done but not fold on
Length: Open 129mm, closed 76mm their fingers.
Blade: 53mm long, 3mm thick The Roadie is possibly the
Weight: 0.028kg most un-threatening everyday
Blade material: Stainless steel N690Co
Features: Pocket clip, lanyard hole
Handle material: FRN
Price: £65.95
The Spyderco Roadie is a
Contact: Hennie Haynes: www.heinnie.com
handy, everyday knife
carry knife I have seen, the
sheep’s-foot blade is made from
a very high performance steel,
Böhler-Uddeholm N690Co, with
a full flat grind that is very, very
sharp. The slightly sweeping
profile makes it a good cutter.
The trademark Spyderco hole
in the back of the blade is only
4mm in diameter and there’s
another 4mm hole through
the scales at the very back of
the knife to add a lanyard. The
durable fiberglass-reinforced-
nylon (FRN) scales come in
Black, Blue, Red, Grey Orange
and have the spider logo
embossed on each side. The
notched joint mechanism
gives a good semi-lock and the
full-length back spring adds
to this modern twist on a slip
joint. As an everyday carry UK
knife, I cannot recommend the
Roadie enough; it’s a real quality
item for a modern world.
Many thanks to Bruce
and Richard at HH.

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bushwear & outdoor | practical & tactical
PRACTICAL
& TACTICAL
EQUIPMENT·CLOTHING·ADVENTURE
GET RIGGED
A big fan of chest rigs, Bill Thomas checks out
a model with some fine military provenance,
courtesy of the former Polish SF guys at
Direct Action...
O
ver the years, I’ve
had numerous
chest rigs, as
I find them
comfortable to wear, and
very easy to work with
if the design is right;
all of mine have served
me very well indeed.
My first ARKTIS rig is now well
beyond the point of saving,
and I’ve had rigs to try from
some of the best companies in
Europe and the USA, but when
I saw the initial design specs
for Direct Action’s ‘Hurricane’
model a while back, I knew I’d
have to lay my hands on one.
Initially partnering up with
Helikon-Tex, the guys at Direct
Action, they have now gone
completely out on their own,
although there is still some
synergy between the two
companies. Direct Action are
now producing a range of packs,
rigs, pouches and tactical gear
that is the equal of any out
The rig can accommodate AR
and AK mags
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there, and in fact I’ve been
using one of their excellent
‘Mustang’ two-piece pistol
belts for some time now.
Low profile
So, what makes the ‘Hurricane’
so desirable in my eyes?
Simply put, it’s a low profile,
adjustable rig made from
laser-cut laminated 500D
Cordura, making it tough
enough to endure an awful
lot of abuse. It has a softshell
interior construction that
makes it comfortable to
wear for extended periods
of time. The harness is well
constructed and feels sturdy,
even when loaded up and it
has a reinforced drag handle,
along with the ability to be
attached to one of the Direct
Action Body Armour systems.
The ‘Hurricane’ has nine
PALS slots on the sides, which
are perfect for radio, medical,
utility pockets and horizontal
PALS slots under the ammo
pouches for items such
as tourniquets, pistol mag
pouches and 40mm pouches.
If you choose to run comms,
the fixed pouches are a great
size for most radio PRRs and
there are routing channels to
keep everything tidy and to
prevent wires getting caught.
Not only is it comfortable
and solidly put together,
it also comes as standard
The Direct Action
Hurricane Chest Rig
PRICE:
€239
with integrated, adjustable Velcro wraparound ‘tidies’.
magazine pouches with paracord It has a split front-zipper
retention that adjust to fit a design as well, so you don’t
combination of eight AR, four need to adjust it every time
AK, or even four 7.62mm you remove it, which is very
magazines. It also features neat indeed. This isn’t the
several fixed external pouches, cheapest model of chest rig
including two adjustable on the market by a long shot,
pouches, a sealed zipper pouch but if you’re after excellent
and a Velcro flap pouch. design, along with superlative
The harness is completely fabrics and workmanship,
adjustable, thanks to a secure then it’s really a bit of kit that
harness design, and to keep you should seriously consider
the excess material tidy it has parting with cash for!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Name: Direct Action Hurricane Chest Rig
Colours: Adaptive (foliage/ranger) Green, Black,
Coyote Brown, MultiCam, Pencott Badlands,
Pencott Greenzone and Urban Grey.
Price: €239
Contact: Direct Action: http://directactiongear.com.
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PRICE:
£112.63

STAY SHARP
Pete Wadeson reviews a tough new gun bag from Napier,
the Razorback Rifle Carrier…
The Razorback range of gun luggage will
be known to many readers, as most items
have been featured in these very pages.
The Razorback Rifle Carrier is available in two
sizes, standard and carbine; both are also
available in grey, green and (as shown) the very
appealing terracotta. The standard measures
48-inches in length and 10-inches at the
deepest point, while the carbine version has the
same depth but is 42-inches long.
The pocket extends outwards, so will easily
The build of the bag consists of a tough hold your basic general accessories, such as
canvas outer known as ‘LAMTEC’, a material that spare ammo, compact binos etc
is waterproof and abrasion resistant. This is
bonded to four function layers, a waterproof
membrane, high density 10mm foam, EVA
tough shell and a soft, Syn-fleece lining to
protect the rifle once inside. There’s also an
internal butt ‘retainer’ sleeve and retainer strap;
so, no sliding around in transit.
The main strength of the gunbag lies in the
EVA lateral spine, which forms a hard shell around
The unique and cleverly designed ‘clip together’
the gun. This is so tough it will take an incredible ABS carry handles ‘mate-together’
110lb lateral load pressure even when empty!
This in itself is a unique feature and offers flight The other carrying option is an adjustable
case type protection in a ‘soft sided’ gunbag. The shoulder strap in colour co-ordinated, rot-proof,
outside of this boasts ARMOUR FLEX scuff panels heavy duty Polyester, which has a non-slip and
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at the front, rear and middle sections. To the very comfortable rubber shoulder pad. On the

URGENT PROOF
layman, they’re made of a hard very tough rubber! outer rear is a similarly protected ‘zip-fasten’
12- x 6-inch pocket, which, due to its ‘depth’, will
Self-healing easily
Please check this proof carefully for errors in style, content and hold your basic general accessories such
layout.
The bag closes using a heavy-duty zip (with as spare
Although every care is exercised in preparing your advert, we cannot hold ammo, compact binos etc. The bag
rubberised
ourselves grip tags)
responsible thatinaccuracies
for any is self-healing, overlook.comes with a Napier VP90 corrosion inhibitor
smooth
you may
SHOULD
running with YOU REQUIRE
the whole ANYfurther
track being ALTERATIONS sachet
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has a 5-year Warranty.
TELEPHONE
meaning that BEFORE _ AND QUOTE
the zip is protected ADVERT NO. _ _ _ _
from scuffs,
knocks, mud and rain. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
For the carry handles, Napier have designed Name: Napier Razorback Rifle Carrier
what is known as a GRIP LOCK handle. These Colours: Grey, Green or Terracotta
are ABS, ergonomically designed male and Price: S RP £112.63
Telephone
female ‘handle01206 506that ‘mate’ Fax
shape’ clips, 01206 500226
together, Contact: Napier of London.
We
to reserve the right
form a secure to charge
single handlefor any very
that’s alteration to this proof which www.napieruk.com
is a departure from the original copy
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HAND IN GLOVE
Pete Wadeson looks at the range of Viper Gloves and amongst the options
is surprised to find hand wear that is well suited to hunting use… M
PRICE: FRO

Before detailing the Viper

£12.95
gloves individually, I’ll point
out that while some have
similar traits, they also
have differing build
characteristics that
afford them to be of
more use over another for
various situations. For
instance, the airgun hunter
shooting at night in and around
outbuildings can benefit from a
glove with a build that helps
them avoid nasty scrapes and
scratches that are easily The Viper Patrol Glove will be possibly seen as the The Recon have an almost futurist appearance, are
encountered while most appealing for the general shooter light in weight, unobtrusive when worn
manoeuvring around farm
machinery. So, with that
established, the gloves on test
are in my opinion ones I see
of most use to the general
shooter.

Patrol
First up, is the Patrol Glove,
which is mainly manufactured
from polyester/spandex with
a microfibre palm. It’s very
lightweight and unrestricting,
while the inner pad area
of the index finger is quite
sensitive and tactile, giving a
high level of trigger feel. The
design also ensures that they
follow and hug the contours
of your hand, so that you
maintain a confident hold on
your rifle in all conditions. They
also have a useful webbing
puller found on the inner
top edge of either cuff.
Recon
The Recon Glove is a very
striking looking model, due to
it having an almost futuristic
looking design. The main
body consists of a polyester/
spandex build, giving a close-
fitting feel, which doesn’t
hinder wearer dexterity. The
outer of the micro fibre palm
features reinforcing, seen as
two separate pads at the heel
The Venom Glove are of a polyester/spandex
Clearly seen on the Elite is the ‘Carbon Fibre build, have micro fibre palm with reinforcing and
Knuckle Casing’ rubber finger impact protection
of the hand and a band of the ‘rubber impact protection’ Elite and Venom
a textured material is added for the fingers. The gloves can Now we come to the Elite and
forward of this at the base of be adjusted to fit with Rubber/ Venom, which give much more
the fingers. These combine to Velcro wrist fastening and the protection, especially at the
give extra protection and the pad of the trigger finger has a knuckles. Clearly seen on the
latter affords good grip. On slight ribbed textured finish, to Elite is the ‘Carbon Fibre Knuckle
the back, you can clearly see aid positive trigger contact. Casing’ but this isn’t the only
‘bullet point’ feature, because
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for added comfort they have
Name: Viper Patrol, Recon, Elite and Venom gloves a Neoprene and inner fleece
(Viper SF & Special OPS Glove) lining. They also feature textured
Colours Patrol & Recon: Black, Green, Coyote, V-CAM grip panels, vented palms and a
& Titanium Velcro wrist closure. The Venom
Elite & Venom: – As above except Titanium
Gloves are of a polyester/
SF: V-Cam only
Special OPS: Black, Green & Coyote spandex build, have micro
Sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL fibre palm with reinforcing and
Prices: SRP£12.95, £22.50, £24.95, £29.95 rubber finger impact protection.
(£17.50 & 16.50) respectively These have ‘Hard-shell’ knuckle
Contact: Thatchreed Ltd. www.viperkit.co.uk protection plus a rubber/Velcro
wrist fastening plus glove puller.

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Steel 240mm, 3.5mm thick blade, Teak handle This lightweight folder will be ready when you are.
leather sheath.

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1095 carbon steel, straight back classic knife Curly Birch, scandi zero grind, Red Polypropylene 5” ATS34 steel, 5mm thick tempered to 60 HRC for Enzo Neck knife. 3mm thick Spainish leather.
from Viking era, scandi grind, Dangle type liner, 38-59HRC perfect for first time build. Rockwell hardness. Only occasional resharpening Can be worn vertical or horizontal.
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firearms | remington
This Rem Tac with
Magpul stock and
short barrel is the
best combination in
this rifle in my view
A
nother great
offering from
Remington Arms
and Raytrade
is the Remington Model
700 Tactical with Magpul
stock and in a favourite
of mine, the 300 ACC
Blackout cartridge.
Tactical rifles are all the
rage but this Rem Tactical
can be had as standard in a
Hogue stock, upgraded to an
A B Arms Mod-X Gen III, or as
here, a very useful and what I
call semi-Tactical/hunter stock.
Adjustable to suit the shooter,
the Magpul is a good choice
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and the short barreled Remmy
is sound moderator friendly and
with 300 Blackout you have
an ultra-quiet steel clanger or
efficient small species deer rifle.
Overall, a handy, well-made,
tough and as the range tests
proved very accurate rifle.
Stock adjustable
Magpul use a reinforced polymer
to form their synthetic stocks and
all have an anodised aluminum
bedding block for perfect and
consistent bedding of action
to stock, to maintain optimum
accuracy. It offers a cost-effective
upgrade to the standard Hogue
On
Quiet
Bruce Potts opts for the quiet
life, as he tests the Remington
700 Magpul in 300 Blackout…
stock, having an adjustable length
of pull with inserts, more practical
cheekpiece height for scope use
and a semi Tactical Profile that
is in vogue these days. Being
an out of the box drop in stock
Raytrade supply these so that a
short-actioned Remington Model
700 just fits perfectly. Magpul
have also made the stock M-Lok
compatible; so, accessories
that fit this are easily used.
The Magpul ‘bolt action
magazine well’ also upgrades
the hinged floor design to
accept detachable AICS spec
magazines, in .223 or .308
length and I had 5- or 10-shot
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Rem Tac
Off the bench, the
ce d so me impressive
produ
group s, aim ed by that
scope
superb Kahles 318i
d
and quiet MAE mo
options. These are made of
ABS and so do not rattle and
feed reliably, even in the shorter
300 ACC Blackout as tested.
The forend is profiled with
slab sides and has grip via a
raised finger groove, full length
and shallowing at the tip and
has three vents per side.
The barrel channel allows
a free-floated system that
will accept all Remington
barrel contours, even the VTR
triangular profile and up to
Medium Palma i.e. 0.920-inch
measured 5.5-inches from the
action. There is good rigidity
via a tapered beam design, so
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no flex at all and it feels light
but solid. The butt section has " It’s a timeless action and one that can be modified
a 60-degree grip angle for a
natural hold and has a ribbed
to take a vast array of aftermarket products "
front section and moulded
in chequering to the grip. is high anyway but optional bipods can be fitted to three Action
As an adjustable stock, the cheek risers are available to drill points for studs if you like; I The short action is your typical
length of pull can be varied alter the height but it is supplied would like at least one fitted as Model 700 steel tubular design;
from 13.0- to 15.0-inches via with the 0.25-inch standard standard personally. Finally, you the overall finish on this Tactical
0.50 spacers that are supplied. option, which was good for me. have 1.25-inch Footman loops model is the tough scratch-
The recoil pad is rubber but These M-Lok slots on the to left and right of the butt stock resistant satin black oxide finish.
there’s an adaptor to fit other forend and bottom allow sling for sling attachments, to allow The 700’s action is timeless and
aftermarket models. The comb swivels to be mounted and the rifle to sit flat to the back. has been modified, copied and
altered more than any other
modern-day action. The ‘three
SUPERSONIC
rings of steel’, as Remington put
Bullet Weight Load Velocity fps Energy ft/lbs Accuracy at 100-yards it, is the two large forward locking
(inch)
lugs that make for a precise and
Hornady 110gr 19.5-grains of 2371 1373 0.75
strong lockup and forms the
V-Max Hodgdon H 110
strength around the recessed
17.0 grains of 2304 1296 0.95
bolt head and action ring. It’s
Vit N110
a timeless action and one that
Nosler 125gr 18.5gr of RL10X 1,588 700 1.25
can be modified to take a vast
Ballistic Tip
array of aftermarket products,
19.5gr 1763 863 0.95
hence the Magpul stock.
20.0gr 2079 1200 0.85
The action top is supplied
Barnes TSX 130gr 19.0gr of RL10X 2103 1277 0.90
with a one-piece Picatinny rail, so
Hornady SST 150gr 15.0gr of 1663 921 1.15
great for ease of scope mount
Swiss RS30
fitment or NV/thermal device. The
50gr + sabot 56gr 6.25-grains 1714 365 1.25
semi dog legged and flattened
of Tinstar
bolt knob remains with pressed
SUBSONIC in chequering and the metal bolt
shroud stops exhaust gases or
Bullet Weight Load Velocity fps Energy ft/lbs Accuracy at 100-yards
(inch) debris getting to the shooter.
Lapua 200g 8.0gr of H110 1,003 447 1.0 You have a small extractor
B416 sub inset into the bolt face, which
8.5gr of H110 1061 500 0.95 works and a small plunger is your
11.0-grains of 1103 540 1.25 ejector system. The interface
Swiss RS30 between barrel and action has a
9.0gr of Vit N110 998 442 1.0 proper recoil lug that seats the
Sierra 240gr 11.0gr Reloder 7 967 498 1.25 action neatly into the Magpul stock
Match King for a strong and consistent union.
Nosler 125gr 4.5-grains of 1031 295 0.95 The trigger is the X-Mark Pro
Ballistic Tip TinStar powder trigger that is adjustable, which
5.0gr 1081 324 0.85 helps fine tune the rifle to your
preference. This single stage
trigger had no creep but is a little
s

What more do you need;

short solid engineering
ergonomic stock,
detachable mag and nice
short barrel and yes 300
Blackout round perfection

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heavy at 4.85lbs. The safety is
nice and simple with single lever
on the right side that is back for
SAFE and forward to FIRE; easy
to use, uncomplicated and works
and if you ‘ride’ the lever with
the thumb, it is pretty quiet too.
Barrel and handling
Befitting a Tactical rifle, you
can either go for an ultra-long,
heavy barrel or short and heavy
one, this Remmy had the
perfect profile, Heavy Varmint
but short, so that you had all
the benefits of a rigid barrel for
more shots before it heated
up and weight loss for better
handling, especially when a
sound moderator is fitted.
At 16.5-inches long, it’s really
short and a perfect match for the
300 BLK round that does not
need length for performance.
At the muzzle, it was 0.865-
inch with a 5/8th 24 pitch
threaded muzzle and inside had
Remington’s typical bolt with
large twin locking lugs,
plunger type
ejector and
small
extractor
claw
Typically slab-sided Tactical style Magpul stock has adjustable
length of pull, optional comb height inserts and upright pistol grip
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The Rem Model
700 action has
changed little
a fast 1 in 7 rifling twist rate.
That fast twist rate is essential
to stabilise the heavy bullets
used for the subsonic loads
but is fine for the light bullets.
Even with a sound moderator
fitted, you have a short and very
maneuverable rifle, so good for
lamping in the confines or 4x4
or woodland stalking, where
overhead foliage can be a pain.
Group Therapy
Now the fun part! I fitted
the expensive but utterly
superb Kahles K318i Scope
for precision aiming and an
MAE 38mm muzzle can STS
mod for a quieter life.
I had some factory
ammunition, both Remington and
Barnes, distributed by Raytrade
and Hornady 300 Whisper,
which are compatible seeing as
the Black Out is a copy of this
round. I only had supersonic
factory ammo so had to reload
all the subsonics. The 300 ACC
Blackout is basically a clone of
the vaunted 300 Whisper round.
This is a round based on
the 221 Fireball round, although
AAC or Advanced Armament
Corporation state a .223 case
i.e. shortened; well, that is a
.221 Fireball! It was originally
developed in 2011 for use in the
M-Lok
slots for
attachments
and dimples
to drill and
screw in a
conventional
stud
M4 Carbine tactical system and as
with the Whisper was a designed
for super and subsonic use.
A 110-grain bullet could be
launched at 2400fps, whilst for
silent subsonic use, a 240-grain
plus round could achieve a
stealthy 950fps. Its length was
perfectly suited for the M4
platform but as a sporting round
I love the ability to be used for
silent pest control, as well as
supersonic small deer species.
First up, were the Hornadys;
these V-Max 110-grain loads
gave 2371fps for 1373ft/lbs
energy, which is pretty efficient
and would be good as a woods
small species deer load in Great
Britain and Roe in Scotland. It’s
accurate too; 100-yard, three-
The Barnes VorTex 110gr tac
ammo was superbly accurate at
100-yards, hard to reload better!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Remington SPS Tactical
Action: Bolt Action
Magazine: Detachable 10-shot ABS
Calibre: 300 ACC Blackout
Length: 36.25-inches
Barrel: 16.5-inches, 5/8th threaded
Stock: Magpul
Trigger: X-Mark Pro
Weight: 7.25lbs
Price: £1295
Contact: Ray Trade Ltd www.raytradeuk.co.uk
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MAE STS
38mm
muzzle
can was
superbly
quiet on
this 300
Blackout
rifle
shot groups were under an inch
consistently, often 0.85-inch.
Barnes 110gr Tac-TX loads
achieved 2324fps and 1320ft/
lbs for tight 0.75-inch 100-yard,
three shot groups. I really like
the long black tip for increased
expansion from these bullets.
Remington, with its
120-grain OTFB bullet, achieved
2180fps for 1319ft/lbs average
for five shots and solid 1.0-
inch groups at 100-yards.
Reloads is really where the
300 Blackout performs in my
view. I load a lot of 300 Whisper
and 300 Blackout, so had plenty
of reloaded ammo to try out.
Conclusion
The styling is not personally for me
but the Magpul stock is proving
very popular, as it crosses the
boundaries of Tactical design with
Sporter handling. It feels really solid
and ready to tackle anything. I had
no feed problems with short or
longer super/subsonic rounds and
with the MAE sound moderator
and Kahles Tactical K318i scope
attached proved superbly accurate
from that lovely short barrel.
Another good value
and performing gun from
Remington and Raytrade. GM
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OWN THE NIGHT
Graham Allen looks at how technology has allowed hunters to locate
and target quarry after dark, with the help of modern technology…
W
hen mankind first started
hunting animals for food, it
must have been confined to
the hours of daylight; if you
can’t see your quarry, you’ve got
no chance of bringing it home for
dinner! 21st Century hunters and pest
controllers have never had is so good
though, as there are all manner of hi-
tech gadgets and gizmos available that
allow 24-hour, 365 days a year hunting.
Years ago, anyone
wanting to shoot foxes and
rabbits at night would have
had to carry around a lamp
connected to a heavy car
or motorbike battery and
for many years that was
all that was available, with
some extremely unwieldly
items cobbled together
by ingenious amateurs.
Purpose-built lamping kits
then became available,
but they still relied
on incandescent light
bulbs and heavy,
lead acid batteries.
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lighter and lighter and modern lamping
kits are now lightweight, with simply
outstanding light outputs. Tiny torches
can now produce incredible beams from
minute LED pills the size of a grain of rice!
MATTER OF IMAGE
Image intensifiers were once only
available to military and police units and
it was all seen as rather exotic, out of
reach of the average shooter. Ex-military
units were then sold off but cost a small
fortune, so were still only available to
the very wealthy. This is all firmly in the
1 now though, as even though Night
Vision gear isn’t exactly being given away,
it’s now available to many more people.
We now have standalone NV spotters that
can find our quarry by enhancing the low
levels of light available at night from the
moon and the stars and thermal units can
operate in complete darkness, as
they ‘see’ the heat from an object
and can detect foxes and rabbits
from hundreds of yards away.
There are dedicated image intensifying,
digital and thermal sight units that replace
a day optic and NV ‘add ons’ that can
be mounted in front of, or behind, a
conventional scope, allowing the user to
use the same rifle and scope combination
at night. There are even night vision
cameras that can be mounted on a
scope’s eyebell that display the image
on a small screen mounted above the
scope – all very clever and these units
are more affordable than other types.
Hunters and pest controllers have
therefore got a huge range of options
available and we have selected examples
of each of the above in this special
feature. Winter is fast approaching
and the nights are getting longer; so,
maybe it’s time to get kitted out with
something to help you see in the dark!
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NIGHT VISION SPOTTERS

B
eing able to spot
quarry before they spot
you has always been
vital but if you’re a
landowner or gamekeeper
with a poaching problem,
you also need to be able to
spot two-legged varmints!
Shining a torch can be effective
in a lot of situations but animals
can become wary of lights and
any human up to no good will
instantly realise that they’re
being observed. Some form of
hand-held spotter is obviously
the answer and thermal units,
that detect heat from bodies
etc. are just the job; here’s a
selection to whet your appetite.

PULSAR ACCOLADE THERMAL BINOCULARS

Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The Pulsar Accolade XP50 binoculars are
made from a high-density polymer that
is formed as a monocoque construction
and are waterproof and compact at
164x130x64mm and weigh 600grams.
You can mount them on a tripod or fit a
strap; the Lithium ISP5 battery housed on
the right of the unit and these batteries
last for ages! The Germanium front lens is
F50, with F1.2 aperture for a field of view
(FOV) of 12.4-degrees and magnification
range of 2.5 to 20x, which is controlled
digitally. Behind the lens is the sensor and
you have a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels
for a high-quality image and combined
with the AMOLED, frost-free screen you
have a superb image. It is B&W screen
with a black or white hot options.
The twin eyepieces make it a true
binocular and each eye piece has a soft
rubber eye cup and the focus rings allow
you to adjust for your own individual
eyesight. The range on the XP50 is very
impressive at 1800-metres and a lozenge-
shaped central button and four circular
ones around it control the unit’s functions
and you can take a picture or record
videos, which are stored on the 8GB hard
drive or set up to live steam to an android
device. You can easily alter the colour
palette selection with the front button.
I like the feel and tough nature of this
XP50, it has enough features that you need
for a better viewing and high detection
range, sharp, well-defined viewing, even if
you scan left to right a lot, and the AMOLED
screen gives a really good, crisp image.
I could detect heat sources ¾
A really compact, light and waterproof design that is very
mile away and I could see horses and easy to use, with clear images and long battery life
deer easily. The Accolade gives a very
Name: Pulsar Accolade XP50 thermal
comfortable view, day or night, and
binoculars
provides a very fine, detailed image. Price: £4,699.95
This is a very well built and high- Contact: Thomas Jacks
performance thermal device, further www.thomasjacks.co.uk
aiding in game spotting or doubling Scott Country
as a great security device also. www.scottcountry.co.uk
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The compact
FLIR Breach
tactical thermal
imaging
monocular
FLIR BREACH
PTQ36 THERMAL IMAGING
MONOCULAR
Reviewer: Graham Allen
The compact FLIR Breach tactical thermal imaging
monocular has a new HD resolution display, with
the new FLIR Boson core; it has a 12μm high
performance thermal sensor matched to a 1280x960
high resolution display with upscaling to provide
640 core resolution with an HD display from a 320
Boson core. It has 1-4x Continuous digital e-zoom and
features integrated video recording and the internal
memory can store 2½-hours of recording or up to
1000 still images, which is more than enough!
The Breach has seven colour palettes for fast
detection of targets, day or night, and a USB C
connection also allows for external power supply
options. It can be used hand-held or attached to
a helmet by more ‘tactical’ users, such as military
and police units and also for airsoft skirmishing
and as it weighs only 210grams, it won’t weigh
you down. It also offers Enhanced situational
awareness with a digital compass and inclinometer.
An impressive thermal monocular then, with the
added bonus of being able to be helmet mounted.
Name: FLIR Breach tactical
thermal imaging monocular
Price: £2189
Contact: Scott Country www.scottcountry.co.uk
The Breach can be
helmet mounted
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SEEK REVEAL PRO HANDHELD
THERMAL IMAGER
Reviewer: Chris Parkin
The SEEK Reveal Pro is the latest
update of the smartphone-sized
thermal imager that offers a 550m
thermal detection range on human
sized objects. Scanning at closer
ranges is helped by a 32-degree
field of view and will pick up
rabbits, dependant on the ground
conditions at 75+ metres.
Three rubberised buttons control
all functions, with a clear on-screen SEEK Reveal Pro
display layout and there are 9 colour in my hands
palettes and image capture/photo
gallery are likely to be the most
regularly used functions after initial setup. The Lithium-Ion battery life
was far more than my needs at 4-hours. The 2GB photographic memory
capacity is now inbuilt, rather than on external micro SD card, and a
Mini USB lead is supplied for both charging and image transfer. A Hi/
Lo intensity 300-Lumen LED flashlight gives regular visible light backup.
I was able to detect and watch two foxes 80 metres away, made
possible without any intrusive extra visible light or IR and this makes the
SEEK a useful tool to add a huge impact to vermin control on a budget.
Name: SEEK Reveal Pro
Price: £609.99
Contact: Scott Country www.scottcountry.co.uk
Thomas Jacks www.thomasjacks.co.uk
LEUPOLD LTO TRACKER HD
Reviewer: Graham Allen
Leupold’s LTO Tracker HD Thermal Viewer is
a compact thermal imaging monocular that is
only 5½ inches/140mm long and weighs in at
75/8-ounces/215grams and looks rather like the
eyebell of a telescopic sight; it even has what looks
like a rubberised ‘zoom ring’ but it’s just for added grip.
The 100% waterproof alloy body is anodised black and
it’s a very ‘handy’ item and is compact enough to slip
into a jacket pocket and be instantly available, although
a neck lanyard would be nice. The 2nd generation
thermal sensor detects heat out to 750-yards and
there’s a 6-power digital zoom, controlled by the
middle button on top of the body. The ON/OFF switch
is on the right and the image colour can be altered
to one of eight options using the left button. Power
comes from a single CR123 battery and continuous run
time is three hours. The rear lens is ‘Gorilla Glass’, so
should be well up to the job. The LTO Tracker HD lets
you spot foxes etc. with ease and it’s a great bit of kit.
Name: LTO Tracker HD Thermal Viewer
Price: £1255 The LTO Tracker HD Thermal
Contact: www.vikingarms.com Viewer
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NIGHT VISION ADD ON UNITS

B
eing able to add a night
vision capability to your
normal hunting rifle, whilst
keeping your day scope
fitted and zeroed, is perfect
for those who do not want to
buy a dedicated NV sight. Here
are three popular options…

NITE SITE RTEK WOLF DARK OPS

Reviewer: Pete Moore
The Nite Site Wolf Elite attaches to your Rigged and ready; Nite Site’s latest RTEK Wolf
Elite package, which includes improved 940 NM
standard day scope, without having to IR and their LRF package with remote operation
change its position and uses a digital
camera and infrared (IR) illuminator and
includes an adjustable power IR illuminator
with a 3.5-inch, dimmable viewing screen
at the rear, which fits onto the scope’s
body tube; 1-inch and 30mm clamps
are supplied. A digital camera fits onto
the eyepiece bell, which effectively looks
through the scope and relays the image
to the screen at the rear of the IR unit.
Power is supplied by a remote6Ah Lithium-
ion battery that can be strapped to the adaptor, 6Ah Lithium-ion battery and stock- and out of vehicles/positions. It’s a moment’s
butt. RTEK technology offers a dimmable mountable pouch and an anti-recoil clamp. work to realign it, but just be aware!
screen, one-button recording to a micro I zeroed the scope, which does not Price-wise, there’s a difference
SD card; plus, integral Wi-Fi enables live change with the Wolf fitted and then worked between the standard Dark Ops and
video sharing to a mobile device using out my drops and used the scope’s Mil-hash Elite units, this is mainly down to the
the free NitePlayer mobile app. It is vertical lines as hold-over range markers, inclusion of the LRF in the latter package.
available for iOS and Android devices. quicker and easier at night than dialing the However, it’s worth noting that buying it
This package adds a welcome car drop in. One aspect of the design is that the all together saves you £50 off the LRF.
charger and best of all, the Laser Range camera adaptor tube can be accidently moved
Finder with bracket and new remote off line, which results in the reticle not being Name: Nite Site Dark Ops Elite Wolf
cable/switch for easier operation. There’s central in the screen. This can happen when Prices: £899
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PULSAR FORWARD F155 NIGHT VISION ADD-ON
Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The Pulsar F155 is a compact, digital unit
that measures only 6.1 x 3.6 x 3-INCH and
weighing 19oz without the battery pack. It
uses a four-point clamping system that has
a bayonet fitment that is available in the
scope’s size that you are using and mounts
at the front. It has a detectable range of
a 1.7m tall target of 490m. Resolution-
wise, the device is impressive with a
CMOS sensor type, with pixel resolution of
702x526 pixels and a display of AMOLED
type with a 640x480 resolution.
The F155 uses a Li-ion battery and an
on-board video recorder that has an avi/
jpg format of 640x480 resolution and a
still image res of 1280x960 pixel. This is
stored on a 16GB internal memory. Finally,
all digital kit has a performance boost from
an external power source and the F155
comes with a detachable IR illuminator.
The TV, or AMOLED screen, is visible
through your scope and the size of the
screen is dependent on the mag you
are using. As with all digital units, they
AC GUNS NIGHT STALKER NV KIT
Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The Night Stalker is a camera and TV
screen type device that will fit to most
scopes on air rifles or rimfires. The kit
includes a case, charger, battery, IR
torch, monitor, clamps, camera unit
and all the attachment brackets, this is
comprehensive and only costs £250. This
kit is designed for use at a realistic range
and offer shooters on a budget a good
NV sight that is capable of detection
up to a maximum of 200-yards.
Two ‘S’ clamps are supplied, which
are used to attach the IR torch forward
of the scope’s adjustment turrets and
also the Monitor/TV screen behind the
turrets. The battery pack is fitted to the
back of the camera via Velcro. You now
attach the monitor lead to the battery
lead. There is a USB outlet, so you can
record the images you view through
the monitor. You have a ‘heads-up’
shooting position with the cheek off the
stock, which does take a while to get
used to but it actually becomes quite
natural and allows a good field of view.
You have a 4.3-inch screen
that displays as colour or black and
are safe to use in the daytime too, so
makes sighting in a breeze. The device is
capable of detection of a fox at 300-yards+
but at distance, the target is small.
Battery life is superb and to be honest
you do not really need a spare. I stuck
with the Li-ion battery supplied, as once
charged, it lasts all night despite me
fiddling with controls, adjusting contrast,
sum light and taking images- impressive.
Long term power has always the bug-
bare of NV in the past, but not now!
For the price and ease of use with
your normal day scope and not having to
have a dedicated NV rifle setup, the F155
Forward mounted system offers a good
degree of flexibility and I was impressed
white, dependent on the lighting
conditions; resolution is good but
without the IR, like other digital units,
the detection range is reduced. On
a moonless, slightly overcast night, I
could see and engage rabbits at 50
yards and 40 yards respectively.
With the IR torch, an AC Nightstalker
type T50 switched on, this increased the
detection range out to about 100 for
rabbits and 150-175 for fox sized game.
The camera is very secure and because
the battery is light it does not stress
the eyepiece of the scope at all. All you
have to do is make sure the camera is
horizontal, otherwise the reticle looks
wonky. The IR is a nice bit of
kit by the way.
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Pulsar F155 fitted to a
Browning A-Bolt rimfire and
old 6x56mm scope, worked
perfectly and balanced well
with the degree of clarity and detection
range. You have a crisp image but only if
you are sensible with the magnification of
the host scope, 6x max in my view. The
battery life is superb and all the functions
will please the techno nerds and Youtubers.
For under a grand, it solves the
problem of that initial investment, as
with differing clamps you can fit it to
any of your scopes, transforming them
into a very effective night hunter.
Name: Pulsar Forward F155
night vision digital add-on
Price: £989.95
Contact: Thomas Jacks
info@thomasjacks.co.uk
The AC Night Stalker exceeded
my expectations, as for £250, I was
not expecting much. The build quality
is good and when you add up all
the kit as separate units, I think it
represents good value for money.
Name: AC Night Stalker
Price: £250
Contact: AC Guns www.acguns.co.uk
Despite its complicated look, the Night Stalker
is easy to set up on your existing day sight
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GUN SIGHTS
A dedicated night vision sight is often what shooters go for if they shoot
a large number of foxes and rabbits. Here we look at some options.

Name: Pulsar Digisight Ultra N355

Price: £1249.95
Contact: Thomas Jacks
www.thomasjacks.co.uk

PULSAR DIGISIGHT
ULTRA N355
Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The Digisight Ultra N355 is priced at
£1,249.95 and proves that the digital age
has really come full circle, with a cost-
effective, reliable and quality NV sight that
is no more than a decent scope. It’s 314 x
67 x91mm and weighs 800grams, you now
have as compact a sight as you can get.
Internally, the N355 has a sensitive
CCD of 752 x 582 pixels that gives a high-
resolution image. This is also enhanced
by the 640x480 AMOLED HD eyepiece
display, that gives a clear image in black
and white and is also frost-proof. You have
a smooth zoom from 3.5x to 14x, or an
optional stepped facility fast zoom of 2x
or 4x. I really like the reticle system that
has 17 optional styles, but the centrally lit
red illuminated Mil-Dot is hard to beat.
The IR illuminator is supplied as
standard and is a great unit. You hardly
notice the Ultra on a rifle and once you
are sighted in it’s time to appreciate
its features. That OLED screen is
very fine and gives a fizz-free image
and the reticle is really good too.
I fitted the Ultra N355 to a Weihrauch
HW66 .22LR and what an outfit it made;
superb accuracy and great down range
performance. With a half moon and cloud
in and out, the Ultra is good up to 8x-10x
without the IR - that’s good! With zero
ambient light, sure, use the IR and this
instantly makes the image like day, although
take care in barns or around trees, as it
can reflect off and bleed the image.
The image is clear and that gives
confidence for small targets at range. I
constantly get asked what is the maximum
distance? Honestly, a better NV sight like
this is not about increased range but better
images at realistic distances for rabbits or
foxes for a safer and more confident shot.
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PULSAR TRAIL XP38
THERMAL SIGHT
Reviewer: Bruce Potts
The Pulsar Trial XP38 is a new breed of
thermal sight and offers a superb level of
detection and clarity at a price of £4059.95.
It has an uncooled detector and 640 x 480
pixel resolution with a frame rate of 50Hz
so no slurring of the image. You have an
F38mm F1.2 lens, which gives 1.2x mag,
whereas the XP50 gives 1.6x mag. But you
do have the option of a continuous digital
TP LOGIC T20
THERMAL IMAGER
Reviewer: Graham Allen
The new TP Logic T20 Thermal Imager
takes mini thermal imaging to the next level
and is tiny at just 2.75 x 1.8 x 1.5-inches; it
incorporates a 3-5.5x optical magnification,
accessed via the front lens housing,
providing a sharp image for quick object
acquisition on the 1.3-inches OLED screen.
It has automatic focus, providing a boar
sized detection range of 150m, making it
perfect for a wide range of applications,
such as hunting, airsoft, and tactical
use, as well as search and rescue, law
enforcement and fire services etc. It has a
smooth 30hz refresh for fast moving object
definition and selectable colour palettes
and it’s possible to switch between Black
Hot, White Hot, Green NV and Colour.
The T20 has three reticle choices,
cross, tac and dot for speedy acquisition.
zoom from 1.2 to 9.6x mag or set digital
zoom of 2x, 4x and 8x. It’s quite compact at
11.5x2.8x2.6” and weighs in at 620grams.
The AMOLED display is 640 x 480
resolution and has a nice greenish tinge,
which really gives good contrast to the
image. You have a technical maximum
range of a detected 1.7m tall object
of 1476m, and a useful 5m minimum
close-up distance, so great for rats in
barns. Nice, is the black and white-hot
options, which give two different colours
The Pulsar Trial XP38 is a new
breed of thermal sight
The diminutive yet rugged T20 thermal
is perfect for close range use, allowing
it to be mounted to cameras, additional
handles and mounting adaptors for various
applications. A Weaver 30mm ring mount
comes as standard. Power comes from
Name: TP Logic T20
Thermal Imager
Price: £695
Contact: Scott Country
www.scottcountry.co.uk
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to switch between, to really define the
image. Don’t forget, a thermal needs no
light for detection, so is just as good day or
night! Performance is quite breath taking!
I was picking up thermal signatures
out to 1,000 yards on walking humans
with dogs easily with definition, so a near
1500m range I would say is doable. Deer at
1000-yards and foxes to be honest almost
the same 800-900-yards, although at that
range it’s only a thermal blob! But, after
months of use, you get to recognise the
outlines of each species better. Black hot
has a far better definition to the image i.e.
really like a black and white photograph.
Start-up is quite speedy and the
controls and whole unit are waterproof;
I had it in deluges in Scotland looking
at stags and it did not falter.
I have genuinely been blown away
with the XP38 Trail’s performance and
it is a game changer in all respects and
will provoke comment from traditionalist
I am sure. As a pure tool for viewing,
counting, detection, safety and security,
it’s superb; the fact that you can use
it as a rifle sight as well is a bonus!
Name: Pulsar Trial XP38
Price: £4,059.95
Contact: Thomas Jacks
info@thomasjacks.co.uk
a single, easy to source CR2 battery.
Setting up the T20 is quick and easy
with the X, Y axis menu system, which
is ideal in the field. The unit Is very light
at only 133grams, so won’t upset the
balance of anything it is mounted on.
The tiny TP Logic
T20 Thermal Imager
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LAMPS
Despite all the fantastic digital and thermal gear
around, a modern hi-tech lamp is still a very
useful accessory, whether your using it to tackle The Fenix HP25R will find favour with many hunters,
due to its useful array of features and functions
quarry or simply making your way around in
the dark. This selection has a lot to offer… FENIX HP25R
RECHARGEABLE
HEADLAMP
TRACER LEDRAY F600 4 COLOUR Reviewer: Pete Wadeson
Reviewer: Graham Allen The mega-powerful Fenix HP25R
Tracer has built up a fantastic reputation over the years with their wide range of Rechargeable Headlamp comes supplied
gunlights and torches. They have developed a gunlight that enables the user to rapidly with an 18650 battery, housed in the
switch between white, red, green and blue by rotating a collar on the 6½-inch alloy rear, and a micro USB charging cable
body; it’s a bit like adjusting a forward parallax collar on a telescopic sight. As you but it can also be powered using 2x
rotate the collar on the black anodised housing, a different part of the ‘quad-colour’ CR123A non-rechargeable batteries. It’s
LED is brought into play, and when the colour has been selected, the beam position designed to be highly versatile, having
can be ‘zeroed’ using the mounting system that has a sort of ‘ball and socket’ clamp. both a neutral white floodlight and far-
Adjusting the beam doesn’t take long at all using this system and the clamp holds the reaching spotlight beam. The spotlight
lamp securely; the clamp can be fitted to 1-inch and 30mm scope tubes. A 2-inch, beam features a Cree XM-L2 U2 LED,
threaded extension is included in the kit and cuts down light ‘overspill’. four brightness settings with the highest
The focusable 220 Lumen beam reaches out to 200m. and power comes from a intensity delivering an impressive 1000
rechargeable 18650 battery that is charged using the supplied mains charger unit. Lumens, when its crisp, powerful beam
When the F600 is used as a gunlight, the remote switch is used and the pressure pad can reach out to more than 185m.
attached to the stock, using self-adhesive hook and loop pads. Run time is 15-hours The broad 90-degree floodlight beam
on low power, three on medium and 1½ on full power. At only 6.2-ounces, you features a Cree XP-G2 R5 LED and
hardly notice that it is fitted. Everything comes in a robust carry case and it’s a very offers four brightness settings up to
comprehensive kit. 350-Lumens, perfect for close up tasks.
Individual switches control each beam,
but beams cannot be combined. A red
Name: Tracer LEDray F600 4 Colour Torch
LED built into the lamp unit offers added
Price: £116
Contact: Tracer Power. www.tracerpower.com appeal when you need to protect your
night vision.
Waterproof to IPX-6, the HP25R
is prepared for the challenge of all-
weather use, while the aluminum alloy
body also enables longer operation
at high power levels, plus the built-in
mode memory circuit remembers your
last used lighting level for each lamp
unit. A battery level indicator is also
an integral and very useful feature.

Name: Fenix HP25R

Rechargeable
Headlamp
Price: SRP £72.95
Contact: The Photon Shop.
www.myfenix.co.uk

The comprehensive F600 kit

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OLITE M3XS ULTRA-
THROWER JAVELOT
Reviewer: Graham Allen
The new Olight M3XS Ultra-Thrower Javelot
extended-range, variable-output, customised
Cree XP-L LED flashlight has a full kilometer
of beam distance! At only 8.3 inches long
and a weight of 255g, it packs a real punch
and has three brightness levels from a
minimum of 3 lumens to a maximum of
1200-Lumens, there is also a handy strobe
mode. Power comes from 3x CR123A
batteries or 2x 18650 lithium batteries
using an extender tube. The light has a
tail cap switch and a side switch for easy
mode switching. Machined from aircraft-
grade aluminum and then anodised black,
it has an IPX 8 waterproof rating and the kit
includes two spare O-rings, the extension
CLULITE RE-CHARGEABLE
CLU-BRITER SPORT 1000L SPOTLIGHT
Reviewer: Pete Wadeson
The Clulite Clu-Briter Sport (Re-
Chargeable) CREE LED 1000L Spotlight
- the latest model to be released in
the company’s small range of ‘Clu-
Briter’ designated units. It is their most
powerful to date, plus is dressed
in a hunter friendly camo outer.
The full kit includes the Lamp
unit, Mains Charger, Vehicle Charger,
Smart Charger, and an already installed
‘rechargeable’ 3.7v 3600mAH Li-
ion Battery. The bonus of the ‘smart
charger’ is it allows the lamp to
be charged from a USB port.
Measuring 6¾-inches along the top,
it has a ‘protective’ 3½-inch full rubber
outer diameter lens housing which
holds a 60mm front ‘reflector’ lens. It
boasts a IPX4 splash proof rating and
is fully shockproof. It is 6¾-inches tall
and weighs only 550g, making this a
very lightweight and manageable lamp
and has an ergonomic ‘carry’ handle.
The very positive ON/OFF switch is
positioned ideally for the trigger finger
to fall onto. The ‘mode’ lever is on the
left of the body casing, positioned above
and slightly to the rear of the trigger.
Ideally positioned for (right handed
use) the thumb of the hand holding the
lamp can easily access it to select which
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The Olight M3XS Ultra-
Thrower Javelot
Name:  Olight M3XS Ultra-Thrower Javelot
Price: £125.95
Remote pressure switch: £13.99
Offset rail mount: £16.95
Green filter: £12.99
Contact: Olight Store UK, www.olightstore.uk
tube, battery magazine, and holster. can replace the rear tail cap switch. When
The light can be used as a gunlight via targeting quarry, a green filter can be
an optional mount and a remote switch added, if the intended target is ‘lamp shy’.
setting required. The Sport
has 3-mode settings of full,
low & strobe. Continuous
run time is given as
3hrs for full and strobe,
15-hours for low beam.
The ‘Sport,’ boasts a
‘focused’ white beam, with a
700m ‘spotting’ rating, which for The Clulite
a lamp of this size is an incredible ‘stat.’ Re-Chargeable
Clu-Briter Sport
However, on clear nights I’d say when CREE LED 1000L
set to full beam, which is tight and very
intense, you’d be hard pushed to fault that
claim. There’s an integral hand lanyard
and for the times quarry is twitchy or
‘wise’ to a white beam - red, amber, green
and blue filters are available separately.
Name:  Clulite Re-Chargeable Clu-Briter
CREE LED SPORT 1000L
Price: £118.20
Filters of red, amber,
green or blue: £12 each
Contact: Cluson Engineering Limited. www.cluson.co.uk
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.30/06 Browning X-bolt SS syn S/C................................£763.00
.308 X-bolt Varmint GRS................................................£1348.00
.308 Browning X-bolt SF Chassis MDT.......................£2175.00
.375 H7H Win Mod 70 Safari pre 64 claw...................£1017.00
.375 H&H CZ 550 Safari...........................................£1038.00
.44 Rossi ........................................................................£502.00
.44 Chiappa 1892 Lever action CCH..........................£575.00
.357 Winchester 1873 lever action.............................£1199.00
.45LC 1892 Underlever................................................£795.00
.38/55 Win Mod 74 Trailsend Takedown..................£1050.00
50 BMG Macmillan M87, 5 RND, adj stock, B&L Elite
50 BMG scope, muzzle brake, transit case £5596.30
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12G Browning 525 Hunter Prestige G4 30".......£3862.00
12G Browning Ultra XT Hi Rib Midas G4 30" ................
.............................................................................£2625.00
12G Browning 525 Ultra XS Adj comb Midas 30" ..........
.............................................................................£2775.00
12G Browning 725 Hunter 30"...........................£1999.00
12G Browning 725 Sporter 30"..........................£1948.00
12G Browning 525 Sporter LH 30"....................£1605.00
12G Browning 525 Black Gold Sporter 30" ......£1711.00
12G Browning 525 Trap Advance 30" ...............£1790.00
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338WM Winchester Mod 70 Rifle, custom shop, ARRIVED. ALL
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.416 Rigby BRNO 550 ..............................£987 SHOTGUNS ARE STEEL
8x57 Browning 525 Double rifle.............£2999 SHOT PROOF WITH
8x57 Browning CCS 25 double rifle with
30mm swing off mounts..........................£9999 5 VARIABLE CHOKES
470 Capstick Winchester model 70 safari
custom house..................................................£3999
306 Zoli Focus 3 Double ..............................£4500
NEW Merkel Safari Double rifle
470 NE Ejector Merkel 160 AEDA ............£17999 Chapuis 12 Gauge
470 NE Ejector Merkel 140 AEDA ..............£9999 Artisan C140
416 Rigby Ejector Merkel 140 AEDA..........£9999
375 H&H Ejector Merkel 140 AEDA...........£9999 Over And Under
(All above Merkels with swing-off 30ml apel ring
mounts, and 1.25-4x24 Elite Illuminated scope)
£6,750 SOLD
12G Browning 525 Sporter 30"..........................£1566.00
12G Miroku Mk38 G6 Sporter teague 30".........£3149.00
12G Miroku Mk70 Sporter 30" ..........................£1345.00
Chapuis 12 Gauge
12G Miroku Mk38 Sporter.................................£1343.00
12G Browning 525 Heritage Hunter 30"............£4999.00 Artisan Rd
12G 525 Heritage Sporter 28"............................£4999.00 Side By Side
12G Browning 525 Hunter Prestige 28".............£3630.00 £6,995 SOLD
12G Browning 525 Sporting GS 1 millionth! 30"..£3999.00
12G Browning Maxus Duck Blind 31⁄2" 28"............£1185.00
12G Browning Fusion 28"........................................£1170.00
12G Hatsan Escort supreme.......................................£430.00
12G Hatsan Escort PS black external choke.............£369.00
Chapuis 12 Gauge
12G Hatsan Escort V 30" Special Offer...................£299.00
12G Hatsan Escort marine 28"...................................£435.00 Side By Side Rgp
12G Hatsan MOBU ....................................................£469.00 £2,800
12G Hatsan 31/2" MODB............................................£465.00
20G Hatsan Muddy Girl.............................................£420.00
20G Hatsan Escort wood 24" youth...........................£405.00
12G Missione 28" .......................................................£688.00
20G Browning 525 Sporter Elite 30" .................£1935.00 Chapuis 12 Gauge
20G Browning 525 HTR Prestige 30"................£3638.00
28G Browning 525 Hunter 28"...........................£1666.00
C35 Rd
28G Miroku Mk70 30" .......................................£1400.00 Over And Under
£2,800
PISTOLS
.22 GSG 1911 SA pistol available with a black, tan,
green or polished slide..........................................£495.00
300 win mag powermac 180g......................................£192.50 Errors & Omissions Excepted
.38/357 Taurus LBR S/H ...........................................£695
.44 Pedersoli Le Page M/L S/H .................................£395 32.20 Winchester 100 gn LRN ......................................£63.50 BAUSCH & LOMB/
30.30 Winchester 150 gn PPSP ...................................£114.00
AMMUNITION (RIFLE) IN 3030 Hornady lever 160gn FTX .................................£157.50
BUSHNELL
STOCK ..............................................................................per 100 303 British S&B 180 G FMJ.........................................£71.30 ELITE 3200
.22 Hornet Hornady V-Max 35g....................................£73.40 1.5 - 4.5 x 32 Firefly ..................£324.00
.308 Winchester 150 gn PPSP .....................................£142.50
.222 REM Winchester 50 gn SP....................................£87.00
30.063 Winchester extreme paint 150gn.....................£128.50 ELITE 4200
.223 Winchester 55 gn SP ..............................................£79.00 1.25-4x24 illuminated 4A ..........£468.00
22.250 Winchester 55 gn Varmint ...............................£115.50 8mm Mauser Federal 170 gn SP .................................£145.00 4-16x4 Multi X ............................£516.00
22.250 Winchester 55 gn SP........................................£105.75 8 x 57 JR (S&B) 196 gn SP.........................................£106.00 6-24x50 Mil-Dot ........................£533.00
.243 Winchester WSSM 100gm ..................................£158.25 8 x 57 JS SMJ (S&B).......................................................76.50
.243 Winchester 100 gn SP..........................................£116.25 .375 H&H FMJ, RWS ..................................................£257.50
ELITE 6500
.243 Winchester 95 BST gn.........................................£127.50 2.5-16x24 Mil-Dot ......................£720.00
375 H&H 270g Remington SP....................................£245.00 2.5-16x50 Mil-Dot ......................£775.00
.243 Fedral 100gn SP....................................................£125.00
.416 Rigby Federal premium SP..................................£995.00 1-6.5x24 Illuminated A4 ............£775.00
.270 Winchester 130 gn PPSP .....................................£111.50
.458 Win Mag 500/SP ..................................................£315.50
7mm Rem Mag Winchester 175 PPSP.......................£167.25 TACTICAL
6.5 x 55 Swedish Hornady SST 140 gn......................£161.25 470 NE Federal 500G Solid.......................................£1550.00 1-8.5x24 illuminated BTR2 (34mm tube)
300 Win Mag Winchester 180 PPSP...........................£187.50 12 gauge Slug Winchester 1 ounce ...............................£93.00 ..................................................£1263.00
3.5-21x50 G2DMR (34mm tube) ............
Opening Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday ..................................................£1273.00
Open Saturdays 9.30am-4.00pm. 4.5-30x50 Mil-Dot ....................£1274.00
1-6.5x24 illuminated BRT2 (30mm tube)
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Merkel 470 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady............................................£85.20
.25 Auto primed S&B................................................£19.00
.308 147 FMJ ...............................................£87.00 per 500
8mm 196 FMJ............................................£107.50 per 500
Nitro Express 8x57 JRS S&B ..........................................................£48.50 .303 180g FMJ ...........................................£101.25 per 500
.30 M1 Carbine S&B ................................................£30.00
160 AE DA .30 M1 Carbine Winchester.......................................£69.30 BARNES SPECIALS
7.62x25 Tokarev ........................................................£20.61 .224 36G Varmint Grenade .........................£12.50 per 100
Sidelock Ejector 32 Auto ......................................................................£24.60 .224 45g TSX ..............................................£28.80 per 100
£17,999 32 S&W.....................................................................£26.45 .270 MRX ...................................................£60.00 per 100
380 Auto ....................................................................£20.50
38 Special ..................................................................£28.10 6ml Varmint Grenade ..................................£15.00 per 100
Browning 8 x 57 9mm Win............................................................................£19.40 7ml TSX ......................................................£37.00 per 100
9mm Luger S&B...............................................................£16.60 7ml MRX ....................................................£62.00 per 100
CCS 525 Elite 9mm Luger Winchester Brass ...................................£19.40 ACCURATE 500grms
10mm.........................................................................£29.90
Double Rifle .357 Magnum Starline...............................................£25.00 No.2 ...........................................................................£35.00
.41 Rem Mag.............................................................£42.50 No.5 ...........................................................................£35.00
Battue Rib £2,999 .44 Special .................................................................£21.95 No.7 ...........................................................................£35.00
.44 Magnum Starline.................................................£32.00 No.9 ...........................................................................£35.00
.45 auto......................................................................£30.00 No. 1680....................................................................£35.00
.17 Remington ...........................................................£46.20 No. 2230....................................................................£36.50
Merkel 416 .22 Hornet S&B and Winchester...............................£36.15
No. 2460....................................................................£36.50
204 Ruger Winchester ...............................................£38.50
Rigby 140 AE DA .220 Swift Remington ...............................................£74.50 No. 3100....................................................................£36.50
.222 Rem ...................................................................£41.80 No. 4350....................................................................£36.50
Safari Ejector £9,999 .223 Winchester.........................................................£39.80 No. 2015....................................................................£36.50
.223 WSSM ...............................................................£80.50 No. 2520....................................................................£36.50
.22-250.......................................................................£60.00
.243............................................................................£57.30 No. 5744....................................................................£36.50
.243 WSSM ...............................................................£80.90 Solo 1000...................................................................£36.50
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6.5x57R S&B ............................................................£47.90
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6.5 Creedmore ...........................................................£85.20 RL19..........................................................................£47.10
.257 Roberts & Nosler ...................................£75.00 per 50 RL22..........................................................................£47.10
.270 Sellior & Bellot .................................................£50.00 RL25..........................................................................£47.10
.300 WSM Nosler ...............................................£70 per 25 Select .........................................................................£38.50
Chapuis X4 9.3 x 74, 300 Win Mag.............................................................£95.20
Steel...........................................................................£39.90
300 H&H Hornady....................................................£85.00
Ejector, Double Express .303 British S&B.......................................................£42.50 Red Dot .....................................................................£38.50
308 Lapua..................................................................£57.00 Bullseye .....................................................................£38.50
Rifle, £4340.00 .308 Winchester.........................................................£51.00 Herco .........................................................................£38.50
762 x 39 S&B............................................................£38.50 Unique .......................................................................£38.50
UNUSUAL RCBS DIE SETS 30.06 Springfield.......................................................£65.50 Green Dot ..................................................................£38.50
IN STOCK 30.06 Springfield Lapua............................................£89.00
30.30 Win ..................................................................£50.10 Blue Dot ....................................................................£38.50
Ring for current pricing 32.20..........................................................................£46.50 2400...........................................................................£39.90
22 PPC 340 WBY Mag Autoprime Tool.......................................................£110.70
38.40..........................................................................£45.00
8x72R NEW Speer No 14 Reloading Manual .....................£36.00 IMR POWDERS – EXAMPLES
5.45x39 38.55 Win ..................................................................£61.00
348 Win Lyman 1200 Auto Flow ............................................£59.00 4985...........................................................................£44.60
5.6x57R .38-55 Starline ...........................................................£45.00
9.3x62 Mauser Uniflow Powder Measure .......................................£107.40
338 Win Mag.............................................................£84.65 4831...........................................................................£44.60
765x53BM
7mm-06 378 WBY Mag .338 Lapua (Norma)................................................£170.00
Powder Measure Stand .............................................£27.00 4227...........................................................................£44.60
32-40 Win 348 Win .....................................................................£97.35
Powder Trickler.........................................................£23.75 4320...........................................................................£44.60
7mm STW 11x59 Gras
7mm WBY MAG Uniflow Micrometer Ad Just Screw LG or SM ..........£53.40 358 Win .....................................................................£76.20 4064...........................................................................£44.60
45-90 Win 375 Win .....................................................................£65.70
Uniflow Small Cylinder............................................£38.20
284 Win 40-65 Shiloh Sharpe 7828 Shortcut ...........................................................£44.60
280 Win 375 H&H ..................................................................£85.00
Lube Die ...................................................................£43.50
458 Lott .44.40.........................................................................£38.30 Hi-Skor 800x.............................................................£36.30
257 Roberts 45-120 SS 31/3" Trim Pro Power Assembly 220V Kit ......................£367.60 IMR 4166 ..................................................................£35.75
44-40 Starline ............................................................£35.00
Scales 500 .................................................................£94.20
30-338 Win 45-90 SS .444 Hornady...........................................................£137.00 SR 7625.....................................................................£44.60
30.40 Crag 30R Blaser Scales 1000 .............................................................£152.90
.45 Long Colt Starline ..............................................£29.80 4007 SSC...................................................................£44.60
240 H&H Fg 9.3x64 CFDS from 338 Charge Master Combo............................................£500.00
45-120 Norma .........................................................£189.90
7mm BR Rem RCPS Load CD.......................................................£112.50 8208 XBR..................................................................£35.75
Win 45.70 Govt ................................................................£70.00
7mm 08 Rem .30 Luger Lock Out Die ............................................................£60.60
.416 Rigby Norma Brass.........................................£247.90 HOGDONS POWDERS
338-378 WBY Mag 38-55 WCF Accessories Base Plate .............................................£41.65
458 Win Mag.............................................................£88.30 H4895 ........................................................................£44.60
375 Win 38-40 WCF Primer Pocket Swager ..............................................£40.90
.470 Nitro Express (Norma)....................................£372.90 H322 ..........................................................................£44.60
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8mm Rem Mag 450 31/4 Nitro Express Case Master Measurement Tool .............................£144.95 5.6x50 R S&B ...........................................................£48.50
8mm-06 416 WBY Mag HP38...................................................................................£36.30
7.08............................................................................£65.00
Trim Pro Case Trimmer Kit....................................£178.40 HS6.....................................................................................£39.60
.33 Win 470 Nitro 31/4 Express 7x57...........................................................................£39.70
Trim Pro..................................................................£114.70
300 H&H 470 Cap Stick 7mm Rem ..................................................................£67.95 50BMG...............................................................................£44.60
Scale Check Weights Deluxe....................................£62.40
RCBS RELOADING 7mm Remington Magnum ......................................£145.40
Primer Pocket Brush Combo ....................................£19.00 Long Shot...........................................................................£36.40
EQUIPMENT EXAMPLES 7x64 S&B..................................................................£43.10
Lubra Matic Sizing Press........................................£213.50 Universal.............................................................................£36.40
Ring for current pricing 762x54r S&B.............................................................£44.80
Bullet Moulds Pistol/Rifle from ...............................£88.30 Clays ...................................................................................£34.70
8x57JR.......................................................................£44.00
Pro Melt 22lb Furness ............................................£504.00 Mould Handles..........................................................£45.20 H110 ...................................................................................£37.65
8x57 JS S&B.............................................................£46.20
Black Powder Measurer ..........................................£168.25 Deburing Tool .........................................................£25.60* Lil Gun................................................................................£36.90
Pro 2000 Shell plate..................................................£35.90 9.3x64 RWS.............................................................£130.20
Hybrid 100 V .....................................................................£36.90
Rockchucker Supreme Kit SPECIAL OFFER......£380.00 NEW WINCHESTER 9.3x74 R S&B .........................................................£122.80
Returnbo.............................................................................£44.60
Piggy Back 3 Press Conversion..............................£474.50 BRASS CASES ........................................per 100 RELOADERS SPECIAL
Rock Chucker Press................................................£205.55 9mm Makarov S&B..................................................£17.60 PURCHASE SELLIOR & Tite Wad..............................................................................£31.40
Turret Press Reloading Kit .....................................£586.00 7x57 S&B .................................................................£37.35 BELLOT BULLETS Tite Group ..........................................................................£34.70
Tungsten Carbide Die Sets (Pistol)..................from £66.55 762x25 Takarev.........................................................£21.90 .224 55 grain FMJ........................................£64.00 per 500 Superformance...................................................................£36.90
Standard Rifle Die Sets FL.......................................£44.50 777 FFG.....................................................................£44.60
Cowboy Action Dies.................................................£70.50
Competition Dies....................................................£133.00
Opening Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday 777 FFFG..........................................................£44.60
Open Saturdays 9.30am-4.00pm. Pyrodex P ......................................................£33.00
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APS Press Prime Tool...............................................£82.00 Pyrodex RS................................................................£31.40
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APS Strip Loader......................................................£39.60 CFE .223....................................................................£41.30
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firearms | 22ar custom builds

Pimp 15
Pete Moore marvels and cringes at a couple
of custom creations from Gun Fellas and finds
far more practical rifles than he imagined…

I
n general, I’m the sort
of guy that likes to
keep things simple;
so, in the main its
quality factory rifles with
good synthetic stocks, with
extra money spent on the
best optics and practical
accessories for my hunting
needs. Bolt-on goodies are all
very well, but in truth not all
really live up to expectations,
so: keep it simple and practical
is usually my advice!
Detail of the carbon fibre barrel
shroud, though having no
function it looks cool; did I say
that?
Curb appeal
But, the ability to easily dress up
your baby for pure curb appeal,
a specific task or both, is equally
appealing and potentially useful.
And no one rifle exemplifies
this ethos better than the
generic AR15! A fact reflected
by the after-market industry,
as it offers literally hundreds of
bits and pieces to satisfy the
ever-growing demand. I run a
Smith & Wesson Military & Police
15/22 .22 long rifle semi-auto,
as many of us do. Mine is slightly
tricked out and painted, with
ambidextrous safety, drop-in
trigger kit, lockable telescopic
Left side view of Smith showing BAD Lever in relation to bolt release
butt, over-sized/improved rubber catch and extended locking lever on T-handle
pistol grip and rail covers. The
whole thing, including A-TEC on 22 ARs, when I got a call exaggeration, and to my more
moddy has been Cerakoted in from Richard Vowels (Gunfellas) Spartan eyes, they were not only
Desert Tan with black highlights asking if I would like to look over the top, but also around the
and to me it looks good and at two of his special creations; corner. It then occurred to me
handles better than the original. well dah! To say these two had that they were physical essays
So, with this in mind, I was been customised to within an for what is possible in terms of
planning a customising feature inch of their lives would be no cosmetic and practical changes

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and improvements. I say now,
I do not like everything that
has been done, but I do like
why; so, without further ado,
prepare to be blown away!
The blank canvases for this
rimfire makeover are a standard,
16-inch, new model, MOE Mk 1,
Smith & Wesson M&P 15/22
and a 16.5-inch KRISS Defiance
DMK22C-LVOA with the full-
length forend. I have tested
both out of the box and reckon
they represent two reliable and
shootable rifles. Externally, apart
from the hideous, white paint
job on the KRISS, it’s the Smith
that has been properly topped
and tailed, so let’s start there.
Smiff!
The M-Lok forend remains but
the standard barrel has been
chopped to 12-inch, re-crowned
and threaded ½ x 28 UNEF for
a moddy or brake. But in this
case Richard fitted a full-length
carbon fibre barrel shroud. At
first, I thought it a full-length
moderator and that the barrel
was drilled, this was not the
case and it does nothing apart
from looking good, which
annoyingly it does! A small
hand stop is fitted, which for a
shorty like this is sensible, as
fingers can easily get too near
the muzzle. The standard A2
pistol grip has been replaced
by an aluminium Roah version,
essentially a larger A2 but
with the sides cut out and an
in-fill back strap. Hideous in
the white, but it offers excellent
hold and control; damn it!
Most radical, the telescopic
butt has gone, to be replaced
with an alloy, skeleton strut-type.
It looks minimalistic and drops
the shoulder pad well below
the line of the buffer tube. It’s
length-adjustable but only by
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clamping screws, but then again
it only needs setting up once
and the head position is superb.
I was beginning to see a pattern
forming here! Cosmetically
that was it, but there’s more.
It’s what’s inside
Standard AR triggers are usually
The butt, though seemingly
firm and it’s common to replace basic, is in fact an excellent
them with a drop-in unit, no design and facilitates
difference here with a Timney handling and gun mount
no end
Calvin Elite breaking at a crisp
and light 1.5lb; you spoil us!
This uses anti-walk pins, again
a sensible addition. Perhaps a
bit OTT for this little chopper
is their trigger shoe kit that
consists of a length of pull
(LOP) adjustable post blade
with a rotary finger pad for that
perfect firing pinkie position.
What did surprise me, was
the Elftmann ambidextrous
speed safety, instead of the
familiar rotary lever. This simple
cross-bolt conversion is very
slick indeed and better than Right side view showing Elftmann cross-bolt safety, extended mag
the original throw lever, which catch and Timney trigger lever assembly, note the Roah alloy grip
I have always thought good.
It pushes right to left to FIRE Two very
and reverses for SAFE. There’s interesting 22
a Timber Creak mag release, ARs: the Smith
gets my vote, as
which is a simple drop back it’s seriously light
extension plate, I have the Odin and handy but
version on my Speedmaster and very little in it in
it improves things a tad. And shooting ability
or features; you
the T-handle has an extended choose
unlocking lever on the left.
PRICE LIST
Base gun: Smith &
Wesson M&P 15/22
Mk 1 MOE: £750
12-inch barrel: £150
Timney Calvin Elite
trigger: 1.5lb £389
Elftmann speed safety: £33
Timber Creak mag
release: £30
Carbon fibre barrel
shroud: £55
Roah grip: £125
Shield SIS sight: £399
Alloy stock: £48
Extended take
down pins: £25
Anti walk pins: £20
Magpul bad lever
modified to fit: £36
Alloy hand stop: £20
s
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The receiver halves now
have extended take-down pins,
which is nice but not essential,
but the biggest bolt-on is the
Magpul BAD Lever or Battery
Assist Device. This consists of
an L-shaped control that pins
to the standard bolt release/
manual hold open catch on
the upper left of the receiver
and offers a larger thumb pad.
It then drops down and goes
through the front of the trigger
guard to be easily operated
by the trigger finger. In use,
it offers two functions: 1) a
quick way of closing the bolt
using the firing hand and 2)
the same to hold the action
open. It works but then again
so does the standard bolt
release; probably one for the
speed freaks! Richard retains
the MBUS (Magpul Back-Up
Sight) fold-down iron (plastic)
adjustable sights that come
as standard with the Smith,
always good. He also added
the SHIELD SIS red dot.
break that will appeal to the base with a SHIELD RMS red
pointless bling brigade no dot fitted. This offsets the dot, so
doubt. The ambi safety is a you can flip the gun on its side
lever-type from Timber Creek and come off the scope and
that can be set at 45 or 90°, on to the dot fast for up close
I found the levers a bit small and personal targets; it’s a good
for easy operation. Again, a idea for competition shooting.
Timney Calvin Elite trigger at Richard finished the KRISS in
1.5lb with the trigger shoe kit white with electric blue highlights
and anti-walk pins, BAD Lever on the scope mounts, T-handle,
and Tactical Galaxy’s extended pistol grip, trigger guard, forward
mag button, take-down pins Picatinny base and controls. It
and buffer tube. No iron sights would not look out of place in
on this one; instead, a Warne a Star Wars film. This was the
reach-forward/back 30mm intention, to get it away from
scope mount with an EBER the black rifle stigma and also
1.5-5x20 optic and beloved of catch the eye, which it does
action shooters a Warne 45° in spades. I hate the look, but
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
Speeds (FPS) Distance (yards)
Average Extreme spread 50 100
KRISS 1141 46 ½-inch 1-inch
Smith 1099 8 ½-inch 1-inch
From the muzzle, the practically
of a low power variable scope
and an offset red dot are plain to
see for competition use
totally agree with what it’s trying
to do and certainly achieving.
Handling and
shooting
To quote the film The Dirty
Dozen: “There’re pretty, but can
they fight?” Well, the answer to
that is a definite yes! After a bit
of testing with several makes
of 22 Long Rifle ammo, I finally
settled for Eley’s Contact that
runs a 42-grain round nose
bullet at 1090fps, as it suited
these two rifles with their very
different barrel lengths. For

KRISS
Externally, the KRISS is the
same long-nosed LOVA
model with the exception
of the Timber Creek pistol
grip, which is similar to the
Roah on the Smith and a
bowed Tactical Galaxy trigger
guard. It also wears one of
their ambidextrous/extended
T-handles too, they have
their uses! The barrel is now
finished with a rather fanciful That muzzle brake, well someone Right side Kris receiver note trigger, ambi lever safety, extended mag
stainless Breacher muzzle might like the bling! release, pistol grip and bowed trigger guard

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accuracy testing, I fitted my
old Leupold VX-2 3-9x50 in a
one-piece Sportsmatch mount.
The 12-inch Smith was a
dream to handle; short, light
and very handy, it came up
fast, giving instinctive shoulder
positioning, sight alignment
and superb pointability. I am
sorely temped getting my own
15/22 cut down to 12-inch too.
The KRISS is a larger and
heavier rifle, part of this is the
fact that it has full metal upper
and lower receiver groups
compared to the all-polymer of
the Smith. Also, this was the first
time I had used the long-nosed
LOVA version, which does put
a lot of weight up front, for
no really good reason. This
shrouded build however, seems
to have become very popular,
but it’s not for me. The 1.5-
5x20 scope would seem to suit
any 22 AR and the off-set red
dot mounting is really useful.
Out of interest, I
choreographed the Contact
in both rifles with some
interesting results. It’s always
said that there’s little difference
in velocity between a 12-inch
Barrel and anything longer
in terms of ballistics. But I
KRISS left side receiver, with BAD Lever
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also wondered about drop
and general accuracy.
Most interesting was
that there was only a 51fps
difference between the two
rifles with the Smith showing a
much tighter extreme spread.
Plus, its lower speed still
exceeded the Eley quote by
9fps; not bad. Accuracy was
identical and at 100m I was
getting rounds consistently
inside 1-inch too. The only
real nod the ammo gave
to barrel length was the
KRISS required 3 Mil-Dots
of elevation and the Smith
3.5 at that longer distance.
End game
I started this test thinking I
had two tricked up pretenders
that were merely exercises in
dressing up two good rifles for
no more good reason other
than cosmetics. Not all the
accessories are to my taste,
as I would not bother with a
bad Lever, barrel shroud or a
fancy muzzle brake on a 22
rimfire for example. However,
there are plenty of people
who would and good luck to
them, as if it makes you feel
good then it might just make
you perform better. However,
others like the drop-in Timney
triggers (though not cheap)
do the business, as did that
Elftmann cross-bolt safety
and some extended and
ambidextrous controls too. I
think the only thing Richard did
not fit was an ambi magazine
22ar custom builds | firearms
The Tactical galaxy
extend/ambi
T-handle a useful
feature on any AR
release, which again is
something I feel has little value. PRICE LIST
Base gun: KRISS Defiance
Conclusion DMK22C-LVOA: £975
At the end of the day, I really Timber Creak Grip: £100
enjoyed my time with these Timber Creak Safety
two rather special rifles and 90 or 45°: £45
it certainly opened my eyes Timney Calvin Elite
to what is possible. Shop trigger 1.5lb: £389
around, as there’re a lot of AR Timney Calvin Elite trigger
goodies available and many shoe kit blue: £45
not expensive, for example Anti walk pins: £13
the Timney is one of the Warne scope mount: £158
best triggers, but there are Warne 45° red dot
plenty more that will improve mount: £65
a standard mechanism for Stainless Breacher
considerably less and be a muzzle break: £60
better investment given the Accessory rail: £15
sort of shooting you are doing. Tactical Galaxy Extended
Plus, if you have the rifle, then mag release: £30
that’s a chunk of money you Tactical Galaxy Extended
don’t have to spend again, and take down pins: £26
optical choice is down to you. Tactical Galaxy
My thanks to Richard Vowles stock tube: £45
of Gunfellas; it was an eye Tactical Galaxy trigger
opener, mate, cheers! GM guard laser etched: £45
Tactical Galaxy charging
Contact: handle: £48
Gunfellas www.gunfellas.co.uk Tactical Galaxy
S&W 15/22 rifles - end plate: £30
Sportsman Gun Centre Tactical Galaxy
www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk mag catch: £25
KRISS Defiance rifle and Shield RMS red dot
red dot: SHIELD www. sight blue: £395
shieldpsd.com EBER 1.5-5x20
Eley 22 LR ammo: scope: £174
Eley www.eley.co.uk
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You don’t have to spend a fortune
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I
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and more ‘cheaper’ models
are adorning my rifles. The
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I bought from FA Andersons now
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Hawke have a superb range
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I like their quirky models, like
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The Vantage scope range
No frills, just solid, precise ¼ inch per click at 100-yards combine performance and
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The Hawke range of Vantage
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to the booklet and this allows a
smooth, fast mag shift, yet stays
put and does not move under
heavy recoil. It was smooth to
operate and I have shot a Vantage
on a .35 Whelen AK Imp rifle and
250-grain bullets with no ill effects.
The eye relief is 3.5-inches for
both models and exit pupil ranges
from 13.3 -4.4mm (3-9x) or 12.5-
4.2mm (4-12x) dependent on
the mag setting. The adjustment
range is the typical one click for ¼
inch point of impact movement at
100-yards. Under protective caps
are the low profiled finger touch
adjustment turrets for elevation
and windage adjustment; ¼-inch
click adjustments are good and
audible and precise with no
slop or back lash and for both
windage and elevation each has a
whopping 100 MOA adjustment
for the smaller mag Hawke
and 80 MOA total adjustment
range for the 4-12x model.
Illumination
Some models come with parallax
adjustments, but I choose the IR
versions that had an illuminated
reticle and fixed parallax at
100-yards. I guess on a rimfire
a 50-yards parallax would be
better, but I had no issues.
The Illumination rheostat has
a dual red and green illumination
with 5 brightness settings to allow
reticle recognition in daylight or
dusk, against foliage or open
field. Sited on the left side of the
scope on the saddle, it not only
looks good but also is smooth to
use, with defined settings using
the CR 2032 battery supplied.
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This Hawke Vantage
3-9x40mm was perfect
for some squirrel
shooting on the ground,
17HMR dedicated
reticles available
Reticle
This is where Hawke have a good
reputation for offering reticle
designs specifically spaced to
suit a variety of ballistic options.
Ranging from airguns, rimfires
to centrefire, they offer a very
user-friendly aiming point, backed
up with their free downloadable
X-Act ballistic program.
I chose the dedicated reticle
system for the .22LR subs, as
this is calibrated specifically for a
40-grain .22 rimfire bullet having
a BC of 0.1730, travelling at
The Vantage scopes have a choice This IR version has a choice or
1057fps with a 50-yard zero and of dedicated reticles to match the red or green illuminated reticle
a scope height of 1.75-inches. ammunition you are shooting; that illuminates the crosses on
I usually sight at 30-yards but I here a 22LR subsonic the stadia
have now changed to a 50-yard
zero, as this not only suits the There are six aiming points Out in the field
Vantage reticle but allows less of floating crosses that illuminate I set up the Vantage scopes on
hold over or under at the ranges when necessary and one several rifles and have also used
I typically encounter vermin. additional aim point at the point of them as the basis for some NV
Thus, shooting a bullet the 6 o`clock vertical post. These and thermal front end mounted
with those characteristics represent the central 50-yard zero kit too. The Vantage weighs very
allows the Vantage’s reticle to point and then increasing range of little and is compact enough
accurately place a shot at range 75-, 100-, 125-, 150-, 175- and not to add too much weight
with its spaced stadia along 200-yards. These are only accurate to any sporter rimfire, which
the six o’clock reticle post. at the optimal max power setting, is good and the satin black
in this case 9 power for the 3-9 finish is scratch resistant too.
Fitted to a HW66 thumbhole
x40mm scope, or 12 power for The illumination has a very
.22LR, the Hawke’s compact size the larger version scope, as this bright setting for day use and this
is ideal for a spot of rabbiting is a second focal plane scope; had minimal bleed at the edges
other mag settings will change of the cross aiming points. Five
the relationship between stadia settings reduce or increase the
and bullet impact remember. It is brightness, so that on the lowest
actually fun to mess around with setting you can see the aiming
settings and inputting data into mark, but it does not glare and
the ballistic program. Hawke also destroy your aiming point.
have specific reticle stadia for 17 The lenses too will surprise
HMR, 22 high velocity, 17 Mach you and are all you need for
2, 22 WMR, Mil dot, L4A-DOT, rimfire use or centrefire for
30-30 Duplex to name a few. that matter, if you are not too
s
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precious about ‘must have the
s
last light advantage’. Edge to edge
sharpness with no vignetting or
chromatic aberrations at all on a
good flat image, which does look
a little ‘cool’. Top optics are great,
but you pay for them and on a
.22lr rimfire rifle a £109 or £139
Vantage scope is more like it.
I fitted the smaller
3-9x40mm Vantage to a Steyr
Zephyr rifle with some excellent
results on squirrel and even at
dusk and dawn when I went
out and tested the Vantage
I felt at no real disadvantage
over a more expensive
scope. In fact, it was nice not
to worry about scratching a
two-grand scope on test!
Best of all, is that reticle.
Yes, it needs to be set at the
highest mag setting to correlate
accurately at range but that’s
no problem, play around with
it and learn to use it at several
mag settings and work out the
drop or stadia point necessary
I use the 4-12x model on my Sako
Finnfire and its perfect as a day scope,
or as the basis for some NV kit testing
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Same illuminated reticle controls to the left and
simple elevation and windage adjustment
for that range and write in
on a sticker on the stock.
With the 4-12x Vantage
zeroed at 50-yards with Eley
Subs I was achieving 1051fps;
so, close enough, although the
Eley’s BC is closer to 0.13 than
0.17. Zeroed at 50-yards, the
100-yard aim point was only 0.5-
inch out and at 150-yards I was
within the inch mark. Beyond
that, and even at 150-yards, live
quarry is out with any rimfire.
I did shoot at steel silhouettes
with the 200-yard setting and
I was using just below the tip
of the aiming point to connect.
Winchester 42gr Max rounds
This Vantage 4-12x50mm scope is less than £140 and
worth every penny as an all-round vermin scope
This IR version has a choice or red or green
illuminated reticle that illuminates the crosses on
the stadia
were lower but CCI segment don’t personally use illuminate
subs put me more on target reticles too much but it’s nice
at each range, as did the new to have that option and I really
Eley Contact ammo but the Eley like the reticle choice. Being
subs were more accurate for a bit of a ballistics geek, you
group size, so I still used them. can fine-tune and play around
with the reticle settings at
Conclusion differing mags, or just shoot
I really like these Hawke as is, for an accurate shot at
Vantage scopes; I have bought the scope’s indicated range.
a few and use them regularly The Hawke Vantage range
with no problems at all. The of scopes offer very good
image quality is good for a value for money and have
scope in this price range and an excellent range of scopes
beats most of the competition. I to suit your needs. GM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Hawke Optics Vantage IR
Magnification: 3-9x and 4-12x power
Tube: 1-inch
Objective: 40mm and 50mm
Field of view: 39 - 12.7ft and 26.2 - 8.7ft at 100-yards
Illumination: 5 settings red and green
Adjustment: ¼-inch per click
Reticule: 22lr Subsonic specific
Weight: 15.2oz and 17.5oz
Length: 12.4- and 13.4-inches
Price: £109.99 and £139.99
Contact: Hawke Optics www.hawkeoptics.com
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PERFORMANCE
PLINKER

Pete Moore gets a bit excited about Ruger’s latest rimfire rifle
that’s a kind of little brother with big potential…

I
f you read the American
gun press, there always
seems to be stories
on the rising cost
of centrefire ammo. The
outcome, certainly with AR15
shooters, is turning to exact 22
rimfire, semi-auto copies of the
223 guns, making training and
usage much cheaper, without
losing the essential feel and
handling of the bigger item. I
subscribe to this theory, but still
reckon that 22 LR rifles are far
more than an economy measure,
as they are fun trainers, plinkers
and competition guns; plus, the
perfect small game/vermin tool.
Little brother
But there seems to be less
cross-over in the world of bolt-
actions, with perhaps one notable
exception, I speak of course of
Ruger’s Precision Rifle (RPR). This
chassis system rifle came out of
the left field to surprise everybody
and offered a fully adjustable
butt and free-float barrel. With its
AR15-style layout, it’s chambered
in 308 Win and 6 and 6.5
Creedmoor. Now you can have a
22 LR version as a companion for
the big gun, or just as it is; a good
looking mini tactical/precision
machine, with bags of potential.
Called the Precision Rimfire,
the action is taken from Ruger’s
American Rimfire sporter,
but they have substituted an
18-inch, heavy barrel and
dropped it into a rigid glass-filled
nylon chassis with free-float
MLOK forend. As I discovered,

The safety catch is reversible, and the bolt handle is extended with
To its credit, the Precision Rimfire shot an inch or better at 100m; not a tapered knob, it’s also possible to adjust the throw from 1.5- to
too shabby 3-inches

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AMMUNITION PERFORMANCE
MAKE AVERAGE VELOCITY ES (IN FPS)
SK Match 1057.5 3
SK Standard 1032 14
Lapua Center-X 1073.5 8
Win 42 MAX 1071 16
Eley Contact 1062 12
Eley HV Hollow 1181 32

The Ruger The butt is fully adjustable,

Precision Rimfire; a and the AR-type pistol
lot more than just grip can be substituted for
another 22 rifle anything similar

features are near identical. So,

let’s start at the back end.
Butt, butt
The butt is adjustable for both
length of pull (LOP) and comb
height and visually a tad different,
plus it does not fold. There’s a
dog leg, half-length, skeletonised
strut that the rear telescopic
section slides into. The rubber
pad is good and thick and shows
a lower gripping hook with
Picatinny rail for a monopod with
ambi, QD sling swivel sockets.
The comb is a horseshoe shape
and as well as vertical adjustment
it also offers a bit of fore and
aft movement too. Nice, is the
fact both axes are controlled by
a single lever, with LOP going
from 12- to 15.5-inches.
The grip is AR-like with a fill-in
back strap, but anything AR will
fit; always useful! I tried a Trinity
Force; rubber over-moulded unit
that went straight on. The safety
angle is 45⁰ for FIRE and flips
down to 90⁰ parallel to the bore
for SAFE and is reversible. Feed
uses the generic 10/22 magazine
with the original 10-round rotary
or the 15 and 25-round BX
The rifles come with a Ruger,
15-shot BX-15 magazine and will
accept other sizes
banana sticks; it comes with the
BX-15 as standard. The mag
release catch is extended and
positioned at the rear of the
large and flared well. A Ruger
Marksman Adjustable™ trigger
is fitted, which can be adjusted
from 2.25- to 5lbs, with the
Allen key for the job stored
inside a trap in the tang; sweet.
It shows the Glock/Savage-
type blade-in-blade lever that
negates the risk of accidental
operation, though cannot
account for operator-error!
Moving forward
The receiver sits on two alloy
bedding blocks cast into the
action void, and with it removed
you have access to the trigger
adjustment Allen screw. A point
to note when removing the
action, the safety must be on
SAFE, otherwise it will not come
free. It’s best to remove the trap
door on the tang compartment
too, also when you put it back
ensure its front lug engages
otherwise it will fowl the bolt run.
The bolt has an extend
handle with a large tapered
knob, which gives a low lift angle
and slick manipulation. One
anomaly; is the fact you can
change the cycling length (bolt
throw) by removing a C-clip at
the rear of the bolt body. With
it in place, the throw stops just
after the ejector blade (22LR
length) of 1.5-inches; removed,
it increases to that of a short
action centrefire at 3-inches.
Ruger did this for familiarity for
full-bore RPR owners. I chose
this position, as I have never
liked the short movement and
sudden stop of a rimfire throw.
It makes no difference to feed
or function. The bolt release
catch is rear/left of the receiver.
30 MOA down
bubble?
The barrel is made from, cold,
hammer-forged, 1137 alloy steel
and threaded ½ x 28 UNEF with
a protector for a moddy, it sits
inside a free-floating MLOK tube.
It has the usual 1-16-inches,
right-hand 6-land rifling twist rate.
Unusually, Ruger fit a one-piece
30MOA Picatinny base, which
seems a bit odd for a rimfire and
means that the scope you pick
better have a lot of elevation
correction. Importers Viking Arms
provided a Leupold VX-6HD
2-12 x 42 in QD mounts and
by the time I was sorted I had
just 10, ¼-inch clicks left in
depression at my 100m zero
point. But then again, with the
increase in longer range use of
22LRs, you will get enough to
push it out to 200 yards +.
As a comparison, a 20-inch
RPR in 308 Win weighs 9.8lbs
(bare backed), the Precision
Rimfire tips the scale at a more
agreeable 6.8lbs. Though fully
bombed up with scope, bipod
and moderator it’s probably
the thick end of 10lbs.
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Initial impressions
s

At first, I was unsure about the

rifle, as it seems a bit over the
top for a rimfire bolt-action,
but its more radical looks won
me over; as I’m a big black
rifle fan. However, the more
I played with it, the more I
liked it. Everything is easy
to do and well explained in
the manual, so switching the
safety from left to right takes
minutes. Equally, adjusting
the trigger is just a matter of
twiddling an Allen key and it
takes longer to remove the
action, which is quick anyway.
Butt adjustments are a doddle
and I like the fact that you can
move the comb piece forward,
something few like it offer.
With the Leupold up top,
I wanted to fit a bipod but did
not have an MLOK base. As
luck would have it, Rifleworks
had sent me two Leapers UTG
RECON bipods, one of which
was MLOK-compatible. I tested
one last month, suffice to say
they are separate, hinged/
adjustable leg assemblies that
attach to the slots in the forend.
They are much lighter than a
Harris or similar and surprisingly
rigid, which would suit the
lighter build of the Rimfire
A 30MOA Picatinny rails is
fitted as standard, the trigger
offers a sweet pull and is
adjustable from 2.25 to 5 lbs
Precision. I also added an A-TEC
Modular Rimfire moderator.
Ammunition was supplied
by Viking, in the form of Lapua
Center-X (match) and SK
standard and Match loads all
using 40-grain bullets. I also
added Winchester 42-grain
MAX sub-sonic hollow point
and Eley’s Contact, 42-grain
round-nosed subs (for semi-
autos) and their 38-grain High
Velocity Hollow (hollow point).
Test and adjust
I soon had the butt adjusted
with the comb pushed forward,
to give an even cheek/head
support, with the LOP more than
generous for my long arms. I
wound the trigger down to its
minimum 2.25lb pull and it
offered a superb and crisp break,
equally so at maximum, though
a bit heavier. The inner blade
acts like a guide, as that’s taken
up first and you know the break
is on the tip of your finger.
I decided to zero at 100m,
with all loads grouping into an
inch, some better; I found that
the 42-grain loads gave just a tad
more accuracy and consistency.
For me, this rifle is an accurate
and fun trainer, with its primary
purpose being a high accuracy
rabbit gun that can easily nail
head shots at 100. So, I’d run it
for all uses on the Winchester 42
MAX. Plus, a good bet for longer
range work on targets with a
suitable scope, as is becoming
more popular these days.
One thing I did notice, was
the lower extreme velocity
spread (ES) from all but one
of the loads and even that
wasn’t too bad, indicating to me
the barrel is a good un’! (See
ammunition performance table)
Conclusion
My only niggle was that
occasionally I’d get a hard feed
from the BX-15 magazine,
with the cartridge stiff in the
feed lips that required a bit
more effort on the bolt. This
might just be a case of the
mag needing running in,
Ruger’s original rotary 10-shot
had no such issues. Overall,
I was most impressed with
the Precision Rimfire and
am considering one. GM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Ruger Precision Rimfire
Action: Bolt
Calibre: 22 Long Rifle
Capacity: 10, 15 and 25 (DM)
Magazine: Supplied with BX-15
Barrel: 18-inches, heavy threaded ½ x 28 UNEF
Length: 35.13 - 38.63-inches
Weight 6.8lb (un-scoped)
Price: £690
Contact: Viking Arms Ltd www.vikingshoot.com
(for nearest dealer)
A-TEC moderators Jackson Rifles
www.jacksonrifles.com
Leapers UTG RECON bipods Rifleworks
www.rifleworks.co.uk
The heavy 18-inch barrel is free- Winchester ammunition: IS Brands
floated; note the UTG RECON 01235 514 550
bipod, a clever system that suits Eley ammunition www.eley.co.uk/ammunition
the Precision’s MLOK forend

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With Extended Front Rail only: £302.00
With Extended Rear Rail only: £302.00
With both front and rear rails: £357.00
Picatinny Rail for Blaser (0 MOA)
A fixed picatinny rail option. Standard Rail length of 123mm,
Extended Rail length 174mm, all with a low height of
9.5mm. QD Mount - Extra Extended Picatinny Rail
Simple to fit, attaches straight to your Blaser rifle. The added benefit of an
Standard Rail - £136.00
extra extension on the picatinny rail, thus allowing a greater range
Fits Blaser
Extended Rail, 0 MOA - £165.00 of placement. The longest model even has lateral rails
models
Extended Rail, 20 MOA - £178.00 for mounting torches to it. Ideal for night vision.
R8 & R93

420mm Rail
£435.00
QD Mount - ATN X-SIGHT II
for Blaser NEW
A quick release mount for Blaser which accepts
the ATN X-SIGHT II, plus the Thor HD / Mars HD.
Extends back 114mm from the Blaser rear
mounting notch.
327mm Rail 256mm Rail
£300.00
£358.00 £319.00

Quick Release for 12mm Euro Rail Ring Mounts £261.00

The Contessa Quick Release system is based around the 12mm Multiple Ring Sizes Quick Release Mount
‘Euro Rail’ system and comprises of an adapter that fits to your and Height Options:
with choice of ring size
rifle to covert it to the Euro Rail. Once fitted, a multitude of different 1”- 2.5 / 5.0 / 7.5mm
30mm - 2.5 / 5.0 / 7.5mm
mounts can be instantly attached and removed without the need to
34mm - 6.5 / 8.0mm
re-zero. 36mm - 5.0mm
Additional Rings - £52.70
Mounts are available in most ring sizes and heights, Zeiss and
Swarovski Rail, Burris and others.
The Picatinny rail mount is available in standard and extended ATN X-SIGHT II Mount
lengths, front or rear extension, for use with night vision. New from Contessa. This mount allows you to
mount your X-SIGHT II to the 12mm Eurorail system
Please note: you need both the mounting rail, listed to the left, and
with an ultra low mounting height and 110mm
the quick Release mount. The rail adapts your rifle to take the 12mm extension to the rear.
Euro Rail System. Some rifles will already be equipped with the Euro NEW
Rail as standard. If your dovetail measures 12mm across the top and £290.00
has a horizontal slot for a recoil lug, it probably is a Euro Rail.
Picatinny Rail Mounts
Available 12mm “Euro Rail” Bases £261.00
Extended Length
169mm
Standard Length
117mm

£261.00

Anschutz 11mm Dovetail £70.00 Remington 700 Short £58.00 Mounts for Rail Scopes
Bettinsoli £58.00 Remington 700 Long £58.00 Zeiss Rail
Browning BAR £58.00 Sako 75/85 £70.00 £261.00
Browning X-Bolt Long £58.00 Sauer 202 Standard £58.00
Browning X-Bolt Short £58.00 Sauer 202 Magnum £58.00
Browning European £58.00 Tikka T3 £58.00
CZ 550 (19mm Dovetail) £70.00 Winchester 70 Short £58.00
CZ 452 (11mm Dovetail) £70.00 Winchester 70 Long £58.00 Burris/Nikon Swarovski Rail
Merkel Helix £70.00 Winchester 70 WSM £58.00 £290.00 £261.00

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CLEANING

Cleaning and caring for your gun is a big part of accuracy, even if seen as a necessary evil.
Cleaning should take as little time as possible. After all, one doesn’t shoot for the pleasure of the
subsequent cleaning.
VFG have developed a unique and easy to use cleaning system comprising calibre specific felt
pellets. The pellets fit onto an adaptor on your regular cleaning rod.
The pellets are a close fit to the bore of your rifle and, when pushed through, expand to fit right into
the bottom of the valley between the lands, ensuring no fouling is missed. In most cases, cleaning
solvent is not required and is not recommended.
For stubborn copper fouling, VFG produce an ‘intensive’ felt pellet. This pellet is green in colour
and is impregnated with phosphor bronze particles, the same material a phosphor bronze brush is
made of. Easily and thoroughly removes copper fouling with no risk of damage to the bore of your No need to buy a new rod!
rifle. Adaptors available for all popular
American and British rods at only £3 each.
Cleaning is as simple as running the white felts through until clean, a couple of scrubs with
the intensive felt, if required, and then once through with a light oil to protect from rust Dedicated rods also available if required.
before storage. Easy and fast!
Cleaning Rod 4 - 4.5mm
1 Piece Rod (£37.00) 66801
Firearm Pocket Set - 167292 Cleaning Rod .22 - 6.5mm
Pocket Pull Through - suitable for all calibres of rifle 1 Piece Rod 66889 (£33.50) / 3 Piece Rod 66890 (£38.50)
and shotgun. A plastic covered steel wire (the flexible
Cleaning Rod 7mm and Over
“cleaning rod”) and a grip disc are part of the set.
1 Piece Rod 66883 (£33.50) / 3 Piece Rod 66894 (£38.50)
£23.00

VFG Cleaning Rod for 4-4.5mm / .22 - 6.5mm / 7mm and above Barrels (Approx. 910mm cleaning length)

VFG Adaptors for your existing Cleaning Rods

English Rods (e.g. Parker Hale) Female Thread US Rods (Hoppe’s, Outers, etc.) Male Thread
- Adaptor for .22 - 6.5mm (66807) - £3.50 - Adaptor for .22 - 6.5mm 7-32 (66809) - £3.50
- Adaptor for 7mm and Over (66806) - £3.50 - Adaptor for 7mm and Over 8-32 (66810) - £3.50

STANDARD Calibre Box Code Big Box Code

CLEANING 4 - 4.5mm (.17) £8.50 (100) 332066 -

FELTS .22 £8.50 (80) 331881 £27.50 (500) 331884

6 mm (.243) £8.50 (50) 331885 £27.50 (500) 331948
6.5 mm £8.50 (50) 331952 £31.50 (500) 331953
These small felt pellets, which are
7 mm (.270) £8.50 (50) 331954 £31.50 (500) 331956
calibre specific are used with the VFG
7.5 mm (.30) £8.50 (50) 331957 £33.00 (500) 331958
Adaptor to clean your barrel. The felts
8 mm (.338) £8.50 (50) 331959 £36.00 (500) 331960
screw onto the cleaning rod tip and
9.3 mm (.380) £8.50 (40) 331963 £43.50 (500) 331964
the rod is then passed down the barrel
.375 (H+H Mag) £8.50 (40) 331965 £43.50 (500) 331966
to give a smooth and effective clean.
10.3mm (.40 Cal) £8.50 (30) 331971 -

Available in 9 sizes to .44 (.44 Mag) £8.50 (30) 331974 -

suit all popular calibres
Available in both small box quantities
.45 (.45 Mag) £8.50 (30) 331976 -
and also bulk quantities of 500.

INTENSIVE Calibre Box Code Big Box Code

CLEANING Intensive 4 - 4.5mm (.17) £13.50 (100) 332068 -

FELTS Intensive .22 £13.50 (80) 331999 £54.50 (500) 332000

Intensive 6 mm (.243) £13.50 (50) 662001 £58.50 (500) 332002
Intensive 6.5 mm £13.50 (50) 332004 £62.50 (500) 332006
Intensive felts, impregnated with Intensive 7 mm (.270) £13.50 (50) 332007 £72.50 (500) 332011
phosphor bronze particles, for Intensive 7.5 mm (.30) £13.50 (50) 332018 £72.50 (500) 332020
rapid, safe removal of copper Intensive 8 mm (.338) £13.50 (50) 332020 -
fouling without the need for Intensive 9.3 mm (.380) £13.50 (40) 332023 -
aggressive solvents. Intensive .375 (H+H Mag) £13.50 (40) 332027 -
Intensive 10.3mm (.40 Cal) £13.50 (40) 332029 -
Available in both small box Intensive .44 (.44 Mag) £13.50 (40) 332031 -
quantities and also quantities of Intensive .45 (.45 Mag) £13.50 (40) 332034 -
Intensive give a more
thorough clean
500 in certain calibres.

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Ring Mount

Blaser Mounts for R93 & R8

The New Blaser Quick Release Mount made by Ziegler. Simple to operate rotating catches mean this
mount can be quickly and effectively removed and attached in seconds, retaining accuracy and
100% Guaranteed Zero. Lightweight and strong, plus an excellend range of models available.

Ring Mount Designed to fit the Blaser R93 and R8.

Available in the Following Options:

Ziegler Quick Release for Blaser with

1”Rings (14mm BH) - £392.04
30mm Rings (14mm BH) - £392.04
Zeiss Rail
30mm Rings (17.5mm BH) - £392.04
34mm Rings (14mm BH) - £392.04
34mm Rings (17.5 mm BH) - £392.04
40mm Rings (14mm BH) - £407.39
Picatinny Rail (20mm BH) - £340.91
Zeiss Rail (9mm BH) - £340.91
Swarovski Rail
Swarovski Rail (9mm BH) - £340.91
Picatinny Rail
Aimpoint H2 (12mm BH) - £340.91
Docter Sight (11mm BH) - £340.91

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Claw Mounts
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The mount is available for most popular rifles and is designed to fit
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With additional Ziegler components for a second or even third scope,

you can interchange between scopes in a matter of seconds. A simple
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At last, a mount that
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This allows for rapid change of calibre or profile. All barrels
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Diameter: 35mm
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Length: 163mm
m

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£155.00 RRP
Weight: 234g / 322g
Diameter: 38mm / 38mm

m
Length: 136mm / 225mm
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Diameter: 44mm / 44mm
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Length: 136mm / 225mm

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m

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Weight: 387g / 523g
Diameter: 54mm / 54mm
m
4m

A stainless steel core with a tough aluminium body Length: 135mm / 225mm
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Weight: 265g / 341g
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m

Weight: 365g / 470g

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Diameter: 50mm / 50mm

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• SL5i adds only 4" (103 mm) to length of rifle
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• BoreLock muzzle brake/flash eliminator mount available

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• Sound reduction -25 to -26 dB(C) peak, according to calibre
• Sleeves over barrel - adds only 100 mm (4") to length of rifle
• 47.5 mm diameter, approx. 675 grams
• Durable welded construction, matt stainless finish

For air rifles, 22 LR,

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ECO .22LR rimfire suppressor

• Weight 105 g
• Added length 125 mm overall length x
Diameter 140 x 28 mm
• Sound suppression 30to 35dB(A)
• Anodised aluminium
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firearms | reloading basics
Reloading Basics
BULLETS:PART 1
Mark Underwood continues his series
on ‘rolling your own’ and this time looks at the projectile…
W
hen it comes
to reloading,
the component
that has the
greatest number of options
to choose from must be the
bullet. For any given common
calibre, there are a few brands
of primers, and several brands
and types of powder, however,
when it comes to bullets, there
are generally dozens to pick
from. They vary in weight, shape,
materials and, to a smaller extent,
diameter for any given calibre.
For anyone new to reloading, this
can cause some confusion, and
with bullet choice being critical
to both accuracy and safety, it is
important to get the choice right
first time. Once you become
more experienced in reloading,
you can go on to experiment with
194 october 2018 | gun mart
different bullet weights and types,
to see how they affect accuracy.
However, when you first start to
reload, you are best choosing
a single bullet and sticking with
it, at least until you have ironed
out all the other variables!
Horses for courses!
When it comes to buying your
bullets, the first consideration
should be what you are going to
use them for. For target shooting,
in ‘pistol calibres’, lead bullets
are fine, while for high velocity
rifle calibres, jacketed bullets are
the way to go; at these higher
velocities, lead bullets will strip in
the rifling and ‘lead the bore’, while
the bullets with copper jackets
are that much tougher and can
withstand the higher pressures
associated with such velocities.
Just a small selection of bullets
that are available in .357 calibre
45-70 bullets, note the semi-jacketed variant on the right
Jacketed bullets are also far
more expensive than plain
lead, so there is little point in
using them for target shooting
if lead would work fine. There
are also numerous types of
hunting bullets available, which
are even more expensive, with
polymer tips and specialist
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jackets that are designed to
enhance expansion and stopping
power on live targets; fantastic
for hunting but wasted on
punching holes in paper targets.
So, whatever type of shooting
you are reloading for, consider
your bullet choice carefully.
Bullet weight
Reloading data for any given
powder will normally list loads
in order of bullet weight, with
the lighter bullets first, and you
will see that as the bullets get
heavier, the powder charges
get smaller, velocities generally
get slower, but pressures stay
around the same level. This
last characteristic being down
to the fact that getting bigger,
heavier bullets moving up the
barrel puts up more resistance,
and so causes higher pressure
for the amount of powder, than
a lighter bullet does. Because
the lighter bullet starts moving
easier, it requires more powder
to get it up to speed quicker
before it exits the barrel in

"Bullet weight can have a
huge impact on accuracy"
much less time than the heavy
one. If you use more than one
weight of bullet in the same
design, be sure to keep them
in their original boxes, to avoid
getting them mixed up, putting
a heavier bullet on top of the
powder charge for a lighter bullet
will cause dangerous pressures.
Bullet weight can have a huge
impact on accuracy and it should
be matched to the particular
gun to get the best results, but
more on that next month.
Bullet shape
In terms of bullet shape, we
mean the ‘type’ of bullet; for
example, round nosed, jacketed,
semi-wadcutter etc. In most
calibres, the choice of bullet
shape is considerable, but in
the less common, or specialised
calibres, there are less to chose
from. The different bullet shapes
suit different applications, such
as hunting, target shooting
etc. and then fall into further
sub-groups for particular types
of firearms. If you are using a
gun with a tubular magazine,
such as an underlever carbine,
the types of bullets that can be
used safely need to be flat-
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Bullets come
in different
shapes and
sizes for
different
applications
nosed, such as semi-wadcutters,
round-nosed-flat-point etc. The
thing they have in common is
that they do not have a sharp
point, which could strike the
primer of the round in front of
it in the magazine when the
gun is fired and recoiling. If this
were to happen, at least one
of the rounds in the magazine
will explode, causing damage
to the gun and shooter. With
bolt action or semi-automatic
guns, flat-nosed bullets will
often be more difficult to
chamber than round nosed or
pointed designs, which move
up the ramp into the chamber
much more smoothly.
Bullet materials
The simplest bullets are
those sold as ‘lead’ or ‘cast’
which, with the exception
of bullets intended for use
in black powder guns, are
actually a lead-alloy, which is
considerably harder than 100%
lead. The reason for the use
of harder alloys, is that they
can withstand the pressures
they are subjected to on firing
much better and so do not
leave heavy lead deposits in
reloading basics | firearms
the rifling. How hard the alloy is
varies from brand to brand, and
a degree of experimentation is
required to see what degree
of hardness works best in a
particular gun. The bullets need
to be soft enough to shape
themselves to the rifling in
the barrel but hard enough
to withstand the pressures
and temperatures that they
will be subject to. Hornady’s
excellent lead wadcutters are
relatively soft and perform
very well in a long-barrelled
revolver at low velocity, but
with too much powder behind
them they will leave a lot of
lead in the rifling and accuracy
drops away considerably.
Jacketed bullets, as the
name suggests, carry a full
or partial jacket of copper,
or other harder metals, over
the lead core and, as stated
previously, the harder coating
allows the bullets to withstand
higher pressures than the lead
alloy ones, so that they can
be fired at higher velocities.
Bullets that have a jacket
made of material harder than
copper, for example steel, are
known to accelerate barrel
wear and should be avoided
wherever possible. They offer
no advantage in normal civilian
shooting applications and
grinding steel on steel at high
velocity in an expensive rifle
barrel is not something that you
will find recommended here.
Bullet diameter
It is very important to ensure
that the diameter of the bullets
Flat nosed
bullets should
be used
in tubular
magazines
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you buy is correct for the gun
you reload for. This may seem
pretty obvious but considered
this: a .38 calibre rifle uses .357-
or a .358-inch diameter bullets,
a 44 magnum actually uses
a .429-inch diameter bullet.
This variance between the
stated calibre of a gun, and the
diameter of the bullets it uses,
occurs across the full range of
calibres, so care is needed when
purchasing bullets. In examples
like the .38 calibre, where
more than one bullet diameter
is available, it is worth trying
both, just to see which suits
your gun best. Reloading data
will generally state the bullet
diameter used clearly but do
not be afraid to ask the retailer
to make sure you are getting
the correct bullets for your gun.
Conclusion
Despite the above variables, if
you stick to the combinations of
powders and bullets listed in the
reloading data and talk through
what you are buying with the
retailer, you can be sure to get
the right bullets to suit your
gun. Next month, I will look at
some of the more technical
aspects of bullet selection. GM
Contacts
Norman Clark Gunsmiths.
www.normanclarkgunsmith.co.uk
Henry Krank & Co.
www.henrykrank.com
JMS Arms. www.jmsarms.com
1967 Spud Reloading Supplies.
www.1967spud.com
Hannam Reloading Ltd.
www.hannamsreloading.com
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here is no doubt
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1898 bolt action
design has
influenced the firearms
industry more than any
Mausers
other rifle in existence.
Why? It’s a seriously well
designed, functioning, strong
and reliable action and is why
it still endures today with many
a custom or classic rifle being
built on that action type.
I have long been a fan
of the '98, usually in Sniper
form or classic sporting usage,
but one genre of Mauser has
passed me by, the 22 rimfire
range. I sought to redress this
fact when I made a visit to
Gerry White Firearms in Pitsford
Northamptonshire, who stocks a
good selection of this marque.
These .22 rimfire Mausers
are scaled-down versions of
their bigger brother and offer
the usual Mauser superb
build quality. There was also a
huge range and models from
the 1920s to WWII are the
most desirable with single or
magazine fed varieties. There
were also a lot of Wehrmacht
training rifles, designated KKW
206 october 2018 | gun mart
Bruce Potts examines an interesting pair of
pre-war 22 rimfires from Mauser…
versions, but my interest lay in
the single shot target/sporters.
On target
First up, is the ES340B Target,
which is single shot bolt action
rifle made prior to WW2. The
MS340B Target is the magazine
version. These are target models
because they have a target grade
and weight barrel of 26.5-inches
long, which gives an overall
length of 45.5-inches and weight
of 8lbs. Although chambered for
the small .22lr round, you can
see from these specifications that
the ES350B is no lightweight.
A slim line barrelled version
would be the MM410B.
The bolt is basically This version, however,
a mini Mauser with
has a lovely dark walnut stock
flag safety and is
single shot in both and rather K98-esque, with a
these models long forend and finger groove
like the Weihrauch HW35 air
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" These .22 rimfire Mausers
are scaled-down versions
of their bigger brother "
You can see the immediate heritage
between the Mauser 22 rimfire series
and its bigger brother the Mauser K98
rifle. The pistol grip is Prince
of Wales profile with some
nice hand-chequered panels.
You also have a good clear
Mauser monogram stamped
into the right side of the
stock and early versions had
a metal recoil pad, whilst this
has a vulcanite plastic type.
The action is sublime and
deep blued, as is the barrel. It
is a mini Mauser in all respects,
with a side mounted, full-length
extractor and side wall mounted
ejector. The bolt has a fast lock
time and turn down bolt handle
and being a single shot, the
action profile is very strong. You
also have the traditional wing
type safety with three positions,
fire to left, upright is safe and to
the right is safe and bolt lock.
The action is grooved for
11mm scope mounts, but
they need to be high 20mm
plus height, so that the bolt
handle clears, as it operates
in quite an upright position.
I fitted a period, 1937, Zeiss
Zeilvier scope but with 70's
airgun mounts, so no windage
adjustment but due to luck,
only out by 1-inch, so okay for
testing. Actually, finding period
scopes and mounts is becoming
increasing more difficult.
Champion
For those wanting a bit of
class, then the ES350B
Championship model is a
single-shot masterpiece. This
has the same heavy profiled
pre-war mauser 22 rimfires | firearms
are non-threaded rifles and if classic rimfires for competition,
threaded the value plummets! but I intend taking them after
Best accuracy came from the some rabbits; so, stay tuned.
Eley Match ammunition in the
ES340B model with one big hole Conclusion
at 25-yards off the bench and It’s taken me a while to get
0.65-inches at 50-yards; not bad around to these mini Mausers
for a rifle made in 1937! The but what a nice find. Classic
Championship model actually in every way and the build
loved the RWS HV ammunition, quality is really just not seen
not my normal fare but 0.55- today, which is why these rifles
inch 50-yard groups and under command good money and are
MOA at 100-yards will suit me. highly collectable. Check for the
Winchester subs (40gr) also obvious signs of wear to the
shot tiny 0.45 25-yard groups; bore in the throat area and for
so, that`s my rabbit load sorted! pitting. Also, make sure that the
Also, being quite a long crown is perfect and it comes
barrel at 26.5-inches, the with the correct rear sight and
muzzle report from the stock design, there are many
subsonics and target ammo marriages. It is also important
barrel with interchangeable was actually not as load as you to check the bolt matches the
element and hooded foresight would expect out in the field. action and barrel number, all
and fully adjustable rear sight As soon as you pick up these clearly marked. Gerry’s rifles
like the ES340B but this rear Mausers, you can appreciate the were all first rate and a real
sight can be moved up and heritage and quality compared treat to shoot, try one you won’t
down the barrel on extra- to their modern-day counterpart. regret it. Contact Gerry White
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suit the eye sight and sight
picture best for the shooter.
You have the same excellent
action design and a repeater
version is also available as the
MS350B model. The stock is
superb, high-grade walnut with
a rubbed oil finish that exudes
quality and the same Mauser
logo imprinted to the side.
This model had the vulcanite
butt-pad and some really good
hand-cut chequering. The
pistol grip is well covered and
the long forend has coverage
to the sides and underneath, Both models have the Mauser Logo stamped into the butt stock
and you can see the differing pistol grip styles
affording a really good grip from
the well-executed chequering.
This model came with a
period pre-WWII, mid 1930's
scope from W&H Siebert from
Wetzlar Germany. It was the
Jaguar Sport model, with a 2x
power magnification and simple
post only stadia – typically
German. It came with soldered
on 11mm quick detachable
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adjustment in the rear mount,
as scopes from this era seldom
have windage adjustment. The Championship
Accuracy, as expected, model has a fully
with correct ammunition, was adjustable rear
sight and extra-
exactly as good as the finish, long dovetail to
with the rifling exhibiting a very the barrel
high degree of precision. These

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GOING TO
> Before I get rolling with the review
this month, let's recap on who Krytac
are, and how they entered the airsoft
industry. In 2014, it became apparent

WAR
that Swiss firearms manufacturer KRISS was
thinking about getting into the airsoft market
in their own right. Initially having partnered
up with another airsoft manufacturer, KRISS
made it quite clear at SHOT Show that year
that they would be forging their own path,
and they have done so successfully since
then with their KRYTAC range of carbines,
rifles and LMGs. KRYTAC, established in
Southern California in 2013, came out with
a pretty bold, no-nonsense statement:
“The shooting community is expanding
every day, with new shooters and new
shooting sports rapidly developing. KRYTAC’s
focus is to cultivate that community with
innovative products that lay the foundation
for safety, for building shooting skills, and
for these to evolve with the shooter.
The KRISS Group’s worldwide perspective
stimulates innovation in KRYTAC designs
to achieve new levels of efficiency, power,
ergonomics, and aesthetics in every
product. Every process of development
is aimed at offering the best possible
ownership experience, from beginning
to end, KRYTAC strives for excellence.
The KRYTAC team is comprised of
highly experienced professionals who
have come together with one common
goal, to elevate your expectation of
performance, value, and service.”

Since their introduction in

2014, Krytac have become
an established and
respected airsoft brand.
Bill Thomas looks at one of
their latest collaborations,
in the form of the War
Sport Industries LVOA-C...
210 october 2018 | gun mart

Of course, KRYTAC had the might of
the KRISS Group behind them; KRISS are
no strangers to out of the box thinking and
mechanical innovation in that they are the
people behind the cutting-edge, “real steel”
KRISS Vector. What they achieved with
the Vector was something that not only
hadn’t been done before, but that hadn’t
even been thought about; so, it seems
perfectly logical to me that they might apply
that same approach to their airsoft range.
When it came to KRYTAC replicas, that’s
exactly what we saw from the outset, and
they’ve continued to innovate and be up
with the latest firearm trends since then.
Utterly tried and tested
KRYTAC initially brought originality to their
product offering; although, with their initial
models, we saw just four ‘M4’ style and
one LMG variant, KRYTAC really put their
own character into things, with clever little
touches like distinctive battery stocks and
Keymod rails as standard. One thing is for
certain, the finish of these airsoft guns has
been consistently superlative and they ooze
quality, and with solid internals that have
now been subject to nearly three year’s
‘wear and tear’, they’ve carved themselves
a well-earned niche in the market.
Internally, on all the models, you get a
reinforced 8mm bearing gearbox, with an
integrated MOSFET to regulate electronic
signals and to protect the trigger contacts.
The corners of the gearbox that surround
the cylinder feature a smooth radius, as
opposed to a 90° angle, to prevent fracture;
neatly, the gearbox shell features a small
‘window’ on the left side, where lubrication
The KRYTAC Stock has always been
a cracker for easy battery changes
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can be applied directly to the gears or
piston. This ‘window’ is also convenient
for inspecting the angle of engagement
with the gearbox without disassembly.
Additional gearbox features include a
modular spring guide system that will allow
the spring to be changed without completely
disassembling the gearbox, although you do
still need to remove the gearbox from the
receiver to make the change. KRYTAC pistons
are made of a durable, lightweight polymer
and feature four metal teeth, with the 2nd
to last tooth absent. The cylinder head is
padded with an enlarged sorbothane buffer
to optimise the angle of engagement and to
absorb energy from the impact of the piston
assembly, extending longevity. The material
for the gears has been specially formulated
to be very strong, with test figures on the
KRYTAC gears being much higher than that
offered by many other manufacturers. Turning
all of the drive train components, is the
KRYTAC high torque ‘20K’motor, capable of
30,000 revolutions per minute unloaded!
There’s commonality of internals across
the range of KRYTAC models and they also
share some other features. The aluminium
lower receiver features a stamped KRYTAC
logo and accepts AR/M4 style magazines.
Additional features include an ambidextrous
fire selector and on the carbine and rifle
models a locking ‘bolt’ that provides
krytac | airsoft
Unique and striking, the KRYTAC
LVOA-C is definitely one of a kind
A ‘CMC-style’ trigger is a neat addition
easy access to the KRYTAC rotary hop-up
system. The KRYTAC rotary hop-up has
15 adjustment settings and a numbered
adjustment wheel for a quick reference point
to determine how much hop is needed.
Real deal and airsoft
To summarise, on paper the KRYTAC models
certainly tick all the boxes, and their licenced
‘LVOA-C’ certainly keeps up that trend! Now,
you may wonder what the LVOA-C is, but
it’s a very detailed copy of the real rifle that
shone like a beacon in the US shooting press
for a while and then quietly disappeared.
The truth of the matter is that War Sport and
designer Joey Boswell were best known for
the LVOA-C rifle, but few people knew about
their top-notch manufacturing capabilities.
In-house, War Sport could machine just about
anything imaginable and was at one time
supplying OEM parts to other manufacturers
in the firearms industry. After a while though,
things started to go suspiciously quiet, with
both the website and social media feeds
s
Iron sights and
a singlepoint
sling plate
come as
standard
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s
It’s all
about that
‘Wirecutter’
and ‘Top Hat’
going dormant; in January, this year, it was
s
confirmed by www.recoilweb.com that War
Sport had been acquired by ZRODelta, a
firearms company with some big American
industry names behind it, and we’ve yet
to see what this actually means in reality,
but I for one am keeping an eye out!
The LVOA-C itself is a direct gas-
impingement operated rifle, based on the
AR platform. It features a proprietary barrel
shroud with an integrated muzzle brake/
flash suppressor, which serves its intended
manufacturing purpose to be a close quarter
combat weapon with a low visibility operation
application (LVOA). The assault rifle features
chamber options of 5.56X45mm NATO and
.223 Wylde. The LVOA weighs 7-pounds
(3.2kg) unloaded, 7.5-pounds (3.4kg) with a
30-round magazine) and measures 35.5-inches
(90cm) in length (32.75-inches (83.2cm)
with a closed stock. To eliminate the need for
a suppressor whilst still offering the lowest
possible flash signature, the LVOA system offers
a two-part solution: first, the incorporation of
a BattleComp 2.0 full muzzle break, pinned
and welded to the end of the barrel, and
second, a flash suppressor integrated in the
rail system that surrounds and manages the
gases from each fired round. It has been
widely used by private military companies for
overseas and domestic operations due to its
reliability, low recoil and visual signature.
As far as gaming goes, the LVOA-C has
already been used in video games and movies
for its unique design and instantly recognisable
Full trademarks are every
bit as crisp as they are
on the real thing
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"The LVOA-C
itself is a direct
gas-impingement
operated rifle,
based on the
AR platform"
barrel shroud, and you can find it used in
Ubisoft's ‘Tom Clancy's The Division’ and
‘Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands’ video
games. Of course, due to the allure of both
the real firearm and its gaming connections,
airsofters wanted one. A number of companies
created ‘lookalike’ Wire Cutter rails very
quickly, but given their industry connections,
it was to be KRYTAC that launched a licenced
replica that mimics the ‘real deal’ in every
way, even down to the correct trademarks.
Now, this is all well and good, but at
the end of the day, it’s not all about looks,
is it? All the KRYTAC AEGs work surprisingly
well on a 7.4V NUPROL LiPo, giving a trigger
response that is far crisper than you would
expect; when you crank things up to an 11.1V
though, the trigger response is as good as
anything I’ve tried, but it is recommended
that you run your LVOA-C on nothing more
than a 7.4V. Chrono testing was carried out
using .20g NUPROL RZR BBs; the hop-up is
easily set, thanks to the precise rotary design,
and once set, stays where it should. KRYTAC
have looked carefully to legal power levels
in all the countries they sell to worldwide;
so, I was not at all surprised when the LVOA
registered a consistent and UK site (and
now legal!) limit-friendly 0.95-Joule/320fps;
KRYTAC promised that models coming to
our shores would be legally compliant, and
they’ve obviously lived up to their word! Also,
as I suspected, the accuracy is right up there,
with the LVOA sending the BBs out a good
30m plus, with impressively tight groupings.
The ‘Defiance’
pistol grip and
ambidextrous
controls make
life simpler
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Exterior
Of course, the feature which sets the
LVOA apart from the other Krytac models,
is the design of the exterior; the KRYTAC
LVOA-C comes pre-fitted with a beautifully
branded, alloy War Sport receivers, wire
cutter rail system, ‘Top Hat’ flash hider
and DEFIANCE pistol grip, a combination
that makes this weapon quite a head
turner! The War Sport rail has a full length
contiguous 20mm rail along its top, whilst
its sides and bottom are free of rail to
keep the profile as slim as possible, but
the included rail section can be attached
wherever you like your accessories to sit.
When it comes to KRYTAC, all you
need to do is buy your chosen AEG, in
this case the rather splendid LVOA-C, add
a decent battery and BBs and you’re in
the game! All European models are CE
Certified and bear all the legally required
markings, which will guarantee conformity
to all European directives and safety
standards. In addition, KRYTAC AEGs will
be offered in models/power ranges to
meet country specific regulations, which of
course now with the PCA in effect, means
that you can be assured of staying ‘legal’.
Conclusion
For a ‘skirmishable’ carbine with some
absolutely stunning and unique looks,
the licensed LVOA-C really does tick all
the boxes for me and with a retail price
under £400, it’s one hell of a beast!
Whilst ZRODelta have indicated that
the real LVOA-C will move forward, this
is still far from certain at the time of
writing; so, if you’d like to own a piece
of firearm history in airsoft form, then
the KRYTAC LVOA-C is most definitely
something to consider long and hard!
KRYTAC offer both the LVOA-C and
LVOA-S models in either black of a rather
nifty Foliage Green colour, coming in
at £389/£399 respectively, and all are
available from www.fire-support.co.uk. GM
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NEWS
Airsoft can be played by
anyone, young or old,
male or female
AIRSOFT SITES:
DORSET AND DEVON
Bill Thomas carries on his ‘airsoft odyssey’ into the West
Country, to look at what’s on offer and although Devon and
Dorset are a little sparse when it comes to sites, there are
some hidden gems to be found…
› Last month, I talked a little about
the ‘National Airsoft Festival’ that runs
each August Bank Holiday, courtesy
of Zero One/Ground Zero, and I've just
returned from this year’s event. As
this is right on the border of Hampshire and
Dorset, I feel it's worth another mention here,
as it was an absolutely first-rate event.
I've always been put off huge games, and with
nearly 3000 players on site the ‘NAF’ certainly
qualifies as that, but it's also a massive celebration
of all things airsoft, and for that alone it's certainly
worth a visit! With well-priced food stands, an
evening bar and bands performing, and some
superb stands from manufacturers like VIPER,
Flecktarn, and even the mighty Cybergun this
year, it's a great place to meet airsoft friends and
catch up on all the gossip from the community!
I've come back thinking that the Festival
is exactly that, a cracking weekend event that
happens to have an airsoft game at its heart;
if the thought of playing in a game of this
size is not your personal cuppa, then I'd still
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recommend it to you as a fabulous weekend
social event; if this sounds like fun to you,
then keep an eye on www.groundzeroairsoft.
com/nae for details of next year's event.
With such a colossal airsoft event on the
doorstep, you might think that Dorset, and into
Devon would be rich with sites to feed into it,
but sadly the truth is much different, as sites
are somewhat limited to say the least. I have
no idea why this should be, as the terrain in
these counties, from stunning coastal areas to
lovely rolling woodlands and even heath and
moor, seems ideal for airsoft in all its forms,
but it seems that if you want your ‘airsoft fix’,
then you’re going to have to travel a bit! And
travel people do, as down in Portland there’s
another particular site that draws airsofters
from around the country, and that’s ‘The Rock’,
which is run by Spec Ops Airsoft, so I’ll open
this month with what they have on offer.
Please note that all Site Limits for
power are maximums measured using
an industry standard .20g BB.
SPEC OPS AIRSOFT
ADDRESS: The Rock, Portland,
Dorset, United Kingdom DT5 2EG.
T: 07984 656 947
WEBSITE: www.specopsairsoft.co.uk
Although I’ve given the address
details for ‘The Rock’, which
is where Spec Ops run their
well-known and equally well-
respected yearly ‘Tora Bora
Raid’ weekend-long game,
they offer two sites, the other
being Bloxworth, and this is
where Spec Ops began. The
site is situated in a mature
woodland with rivers, trenches,
hills, command centers and
bunkers, and offers players a
broad style of play; whether
you’re the lone wolf, or a team
player, there is a role for you.
Recently, Spec Ops have
been working on updating
the site, so there are new
trench systems and bunkers
for players to fight over, with
more in the pipeline! Located
just off the A35 outside
Dorchester, the site can be a
tricky one to find at first, but
it’s definitely worth the effort!
The ‘Jewel in the Crown’
though, has to be ‘The Rock’;
anyone that knows Portland
as I do (I used to rock climb
there on a regular basis) will
know that the old quarries
are a sight to be seen, and
‘The Rock’ makes use of that
terrain to give what is as close
to a desert warzone as you
can find within the UK! With
varying terrain leading to CQB
encounters, combat patrols
and full on adrenaline charged
battles, everyone is catered for
and players travel from around
‘The Rock’ offers a unique
experience
the UK to experience this
totally unique environment!
The ‘Tora Bora Raid’
weekender gives you a chance
to join the Coalition Special
Forces in the hunt for the bad
guys in the Tora Bora caves; or,
to play as OPFOR, where you
can thwart them at every turn
as a part of the Body Guard -
the choice is yours! Spec Ops
Airsoft bring in industry friends,
offer themed movies, and hold
their annual zombie game at
dusk; there’s also a raffle with
great prizes and free camping.
If you're a hardcore MilSim
player looking for a relaxing
event to blow off steam, or a
Sunday skirmisher seeking a
fun social event to highlight
your year, then this is for you!
As a ‘flagship’ event, this
is one of a kind, but Spec
Ops offer year-round airsoft
games, details of which can
be found on their website or
via their busy Facebook page;
also, check out their regular
‘Help for Heroes’ charity
games, where you can ‘get
your game on’ whilst helping
a good cause while you do it!
SITE LIMITS
FULL AUTO: 350fps  Berewood, Bere Regis, BH20 7JL.
PISTOLS: 350fps  T: 0800 612 0419
SNIPER: 500fps MAX  WEBSITE: www.dorsetpaintball.co.uk
SNIPERS: subject to 30m
minimum engagement distance
CONTACT FRONT
ADDRESS: Wattons Lane, St
Leonards, Ringwood. BH24 2DG.
T: 0845 116 2830
WEBSITE: www.contactfront.co.uk
village that offers some real
‘up close and personal’ thrills.
Contact Front also offer
some righteous looking MilSim
events, based around the
‘maritime’ experience of the
site owner, details of which are
available on their website.
SITE LIMITS
AEG/SUPPORT WEAPON: 350fps
BOLT ACTION: 500fps  CRACKSHOTS
SKIRMISH DORSET
(DORSET PAINTBALL)
ADDRESS: Oak Cottage,
Like many long-standing
paintball sites around the UK
(and indeed around the world!)
Dorset Paintball have teamed
up with Drone Airsoft (a group
of Airsofters running airsoft
games on the first Sunday of
the month) and embraced AEGs
and BBs, offering some superb
This is what
it’s all about!
stag or hen party or just a great
day out with a few mates,
you need look no further
SITE LIMITS
AEG/PISTOLS/GAS/AUTOMATIC
WEAPONS: 350fps
DMR: 400fps
SNIPER: 500fps
ADDRESS: Cotley Ln, Exeter EX6 7BH
T: 01392 247 442
WEBSITE: www.crackshots.co.uk
Crackshots paintball in Exeter
are another established site
operator that have embraced
airsoft via their ‘Airsoft Exeter’
arm; they have twelve
purpose-built game zones set
in 120-acres on an ancient
iron age encampment, with
earthworks and woodland that
are totally unique. Crackshots/
Airsoft Exeter is one of the
South West’s leading outdoor
paintball game sites, only
15-minutes from Exeter’s
city centre, and they can
cater for any group size.
New for 2017, Crackshots is
offering airsoft in Exeter. Their
site apparently offers amazing
terrain unlike any other, not just
some woods sat on the side
of a hill! Given their paintball
gaming history and as a well-
established site they have
trenches, ravines and ridges
as well as level areas. Some
game zones are left natural
and overgrown, whilst others
have man-made structures,
crashed planes and bridges.
On-site refreshments and
catering are available or the site
operators are happy for you to
bring your own, and it’s great
that they are already offering
yearly memberships for £20pp
with UKARA registration included.
This is a site I have yet
to play, but looking at the
comments on their Facebook
page (exeterairsoft) like: “Great
site run by people who care
about airsoft. I didn't realise
how much better a game
day could be until I came
here!”, makes me think that I
should pay a visit next time I’m
down in the West Country.
SITE LIMITS
AEG: 350 fps
DMR: 420 fps
SNIPER RIFLES: 500fps
Please note that minimum
engagement distances are
applied to both DMRs and
Snipers.

QUITE THE SITE

Contact Front are based down towards
Bournemouth and offer some
really immersive gameplay in
addition to regular skirmishing.
On their site, you can fight up
to fortified hilltops, or undertake
long patrols with challenging
missions at the end of them.
Although I’ve not played this
site personally, friends have told
me that the gaming experience
is intense, and that everything is
very, very professionally run. On
offer, are some great woodland
skirmish days, along with a CQB
facilities for players. Located just
20-minutes from Bournemouth
in 800-acres of prime woodland,
and with 20 different game
zones, Skirmish Dorset offers
something really special.  protection, an AEG with magazines, and BBs. Some will
They have over 25-years of
experience in running paintball
games; so, alongside the guys
from Drone, they can run some
pretty cool games and guarantee
you won’t be disappointed.
Whether you are looking for a
good skirmish, an unforgettable
birthday bash, office outing,
All the sites listed offer a great airsoft experience, and if
you’re a new player or someone that fancies having a go at
airsoft then they all provide hire packages that include an eye
provide protective clothing along with hot drinks and lunch
too, but check their websites for details of what is included,
along with game day costs. All the sites also have busy,
regularly updated Facebook and other social media pages,
which include photo galleries of both the site and past
games, so these are well worth a look. If there are new sites
that I’ve missed, then please do feel free to contact me and
I’ll endeavour to add you in a site update at a later date!

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DIRECT ACTION!
Bill Thomas looks at two of the latest, upgraded pack
models from Direct Action and likes what he sees…
› At the IWA Show in Germany earlier
this year, I spent some time with
the Polish guys from Direct Action,
checking out the updates to their
pack line, and I have to say that
things are moving on apace! I’ve
been using their original Dust and Dragon
Egg packs over the past couple of years,
but new approaches mean that the new
variations offer even more for the user.
The Direct Action line is a series of
professional products dreamt up and brought
to fruition by former Polish ‘SF’ guys, and
their input really shows. The range includes
kit made to the highest specification and
features bags and rucs, MOLLE system
pouches and accessories, head gear, tactical
clothing and footwear. Designed with law
enforcement and security personnel in
mind, the Direct Action range, now steadily
becoming more and more available, will
answer the needs of all professional users.
As a tester for the original models, it was
a real treat for me to receive the very latest
DUST and DRAGON EGG models to try,
courtesy of UK retailer Military1st who stock
the entire pack line in multiple colourways,
both block and in camouflage patterns.
Comfortably padded
shoulder straps are fitted
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Enter the Dragon
At 25L, the Dragon Egg MKII pack is
absolutely perfect as a neat, day patrol
pack. Made of durable and water resistant
500D Cordura material, and now available
in a rather nice two-tone ‘look’, the Dragon
Egg pack is a tactical, low-profile hydration
backpack, perfect for tactical use. The
pack comes with two hydration bladder
compartments, a dedicated laptop storage
compartment, an admin section with multiple
inner sleeves and pockets, comfortably
padded shoulder straps with added chest
fastening for extra comfort, and a removable
hip belt with quick release buckle. A very
attractive laser-cut MOLLE/PALS compatible
system and number of a lateral compression
straps allow for high level of customisation
and flexibility, while the multiple storage
compartments offer a huge amount of
carrying space; there’s even an awesome
little paracord drag handle. Thanks to the (Top)The Dragon Egg MKII pack is made from
water resistant 500D Cordura material
egg shape, the pack is lower in height and
(Bottom) The Dust MKII pack is the perfect
narrower in width than other packs with tactical low-profile EDC hydration backpack
a similar capacity and this makes it more
comfortable with belt kits or ballistic vests. bladders, EDC kit and laptops and is perfect
as a one-day patrol pack or light travel bag.
Dust to dust
Again, made of durable and water resistant Conclusion
500D Cordura fabric, the Dust MKII pack is The original Direct Action packs have proved
the perfect tactical low-profile EDC hydration massively functional and exceptionally
backpack. With a capacity of 20L, the pack durable, and the finish and quality of
comes with hydration bladder compartments, construction of both the upgraded packs
padded laptop storage compartment and is absolutely first rate; I’ve already loaded
large front admin organiser, with multiple them and given them a good drag around
inner pockets and a transparent map pocket. and they show every sign of lapping up
Padded shoulder straps and a removable hip abuse and coming back for more!
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JOHN NORRIS heads across the channel to check out how the French mark WWII
liberation…

In hundreds of villages and towns

across France can be found Musée de la Percée du Bocage
in St Martin des Besaces
memorials and commemorative
plaques to mark their liberation by
Allied forces from June 1944. One such
village is Le Plessis-Grimoult, which has a
small memorial in the square, to pay tribute
the men of 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s
Light Infantry and the 43rd Wessex Division,
who liberated the village on 7th August
1944.
Some 12-miles to the east of Le
Plessis-Grimoult, is the town of St Martin
des Besaces, which goes one better, having
created its own community museum, telling
the history of its liberation on 30th July,
during an attack known as ‘Operation
Bluecoat’. It is hard to believe that the area,
which today is so quiet and peaceful, was
once the battleground for some of the
hardest fighting to liberate France.

Slow progress Armoured Division were given the task of

On 30th August 1944, the Normandy
campaign was in its eighth week and
progress by the Allies was going slowly,
in the face of stiff resistance by German
units, such as the 21st Panzer Division
and the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Divisions,
also. The Allies had yet to break through
the German front line and begin to push
them back, and so Operation Bluecoat
was devised. The operation, involving the
British 7th and 11th Armoured Division,
6th Guards Tank Brigade, 15th Scottish
Division and 43rd Wessex Division, along
with other units, under the aegis of XXX
Corps and VIII Corps, would advance across
a broad front, to push the Germans back.
It all sounded so very simple, but the
reality was harsh and for over a week the
fighting was fierce. The history of this
week-long battle is told in the town
museum of La Percee du Bocage, in St
‘Hands on’ area, with original radio sets
Martin des Besaces, which was established
by Monsieur Jean Ménard. Housed in a
purpose-built building, the museum is an
exhibition of artefacts, photographs and
dioramas to present a small, but no less
important, part of the overall campaign,
which is unique to the town.
Operation Bluecoat began early on the
morning of 30th August and units from
15th Scottish Infantry Division and 11th
capturing the town of St Martin des
Besaces. This was achieved that day and the
people of the town are very rightly proud of
the fact, as recognised and perpetuated by
the museum.
Staffed by volunteers, the museum is
incredibly rich in the range of its
presentations and attracts visitors from
across the area and school groups attend to
utilise the resources. The displays are
arranged in eight different exhibition areas
to explain the fighting in and around the
town, using photographs and audio
descriptions to relate the impressions of the
soldiers and civilians who witnessed, or
were involved in, the events.
Impressive displays
On entering the first part of the exhibition,
the display gives a brief presentation of
French Resistance and the dangers of being

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under German Occupation. Items here
include arm bands, radio transmitters
and documentation used to distribute
information. Large photographs line the
walls with captions to identify the soldiers
who took part in the town’s liberation
and mention something about them.
Although there are a few American
items, this museum is about the British
and the German units that fought here.
One of the dioramas shows German
defenders with a Panzerfaust anti-tank
weapon taking cover in a ruined building.
The manikins are life-sized and look like
tailor’s dummies, but they serve the
purpose, which is to display the uniforms
and equipment. Concentrate on the
weapons, equipment and other items and
it is a very good exhibition. Suggested
length of duration for a visit is at least one
hour, but to really see everything will take
two-hours.
The model diorama of the fighting
around the town is an excellent centre-
piece and the voice commentary explains
events. Small spotlights inside the display
illuminate the points which are being
explained and this helps orientate visitors
and put things into perspective. I
thoroughly enjoyed my visit back in July
this year and I will go back again, because I
would like to read a bit more about the
soldiers and study the maps in more
detail. It is not that far from the bigger
towns such as Vire and Caumont and it
Germany’s Home Guard
Time really does pass very fast, a
fact I was reminded of when I
visited the Wartime Weekend at
the Blaenafon Iron Works
Museum in Wales, over the
weekend of 4th-5th August. Whilst
on-site, I met up with my old friends of
the Volkssturm-V3 group, who portray
the German equivalent of the British
Home Guard. Re-acquainting ourselves
Insignia and photographs of the town’s
liberation
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The shop area,
showing some of
the items for sale
really is worth the detour to visit, because which is interesting. The museum also
it expands on the whole Normandy hosts a Liberation Special Event, which
campaign. includes re-enactors encampments, vehicles,
demonstrations and even a collectors’
Well-stocked market. Details are listed on the website.
Like many French museums, the souvenir It is a remarkable museum to visit and
shop is well-stocked, not only with the adds significantly to the understanding of
usual books, models and DVDs relating to Operation Bluecoat and the important part it
the history, there is also a small selection played in forming the Falaise Pocket, where
of reproduction items, including webbing the German army in Western France was
and even German anti-tank Panzerfaust destroyed. The website has all the details of
weapons. It also stocks some collectables, opening times and this can be found at:
such as shell cases including ‘trench art’, www.laperceedubocage.fr.
and catching up on news, it was hard to
believe that it was four years since we had
last met. I’m very pleased to say that they
are still going strong and looking for new
members. They have also added a few Showing how the Germans tried to hold
more items to their collection of weaponry, the town
to show the eclectic mix of rifles and
machine guns with which the Volskssturm
were armed. They have Madsen and Lewis
machine guns and now a replica of a most
unusual weapon called the
‘Volkssturmgewehr V5’. It was a basic copy
of the more usual MP44 and, like that
weapon, it fired the 7.92mm calibre ‘Kurz’
round. They took part in a small, but lively
battle scenario at the site and afterwards
posed for a group photograph. If anyone is
interested in joining this friendly group,
which attend events across the country, they
can be contacted through their website at: German artefacts from the Occupation
www.volkssturmv3.co.uk. years
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6 AND 7: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
A 1940s weekend is being held at the
Cholsey and Wallingford Railway,
Wallingford, Oxford. Further details visit
the website at:
www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com.
Statfold Barn Railway will be going to war
for the weekend at Ashby Road,
Tamworth, Staffs. B79 0BU. Vehicles,
displays and re-enactors. Further details
visit the website at:
www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk.
7: SUNDAY
Militaria Fair is being held at the Malting,
off Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9
7QR. Wide range of collectables for all
interests. Further details visit the website
at: www.ghq.uk.com.
Hack Green Nuclear Bunker will be open
at Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AQ, to host a
Communications and Militaria Surplus
Hangar Sale. Further details visit the
website at: www.hackgreen.co.uk.
The Kenley Aerojumble is being hosted at
The Portcullis Club, Kenley Airfield, Victor
Beamish Avenue, Caterham, Surrey CR3
5FX. Doors open between 9am and 4pm.
Wide range of collectables. Further details
Some of the personal
items which make the
museum unique
All modelling societies, war gaming clubs, re-enactment groups and museums are invited to send news and details of their special events to John Norris, 1 Porters Hatch Close,
Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9SB. They can also be emailed directly to john.norris3@btinternet.com where they will be included in this monthly list.
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telephone either Martyn on 07772 169
524 or Anita on 07971 823 314.
North Shropshire Model Show is being
held at the Ellesmore Market Hall,
Scotland Street, Ellesmore, Shrops. SY12
0ED. Doors open between 10am and
4pm with free entry. Trade stands,
demonstrations and displays, some with
military themes. Further details email:
themodeller@hotmail.co.uk.
Norfolk Militaria Fair is being held at the
Thetford Leisure Centre and Waterworld,
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24
1JD. Doors open between 10am and
2pm. Further details visit the website at:
www.norfolkfairs.com
12 TO 14: FRIDAY TO
SUNDAY INCLUSIVE
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway at
Pickering, North Yorkshire, is hosting its
annual wartime weekend. Re-enactors,
displays, vehicles and traders’ stalls.
Further details visit the website at:
www.nymr.co.uk
13 AND 14: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
South West Model Show is being hosted
at the Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset
BH20 6JG. Trade stands, demonstrations
and displays, many with a military theme
set among the Museum’s unique
collection of armoured fighting vehicles.
Further details visit the website at:
www.tankmuseum.org.
14: SUNDAY
Giant Flea Market is being held at the
Bath & West Showground, Shepton
Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN. Wide range
of collectables, including some militaria.
Further details visit the website at:
www.sheptonflea.com.
Militaria Arms and Armour Fair is being
held at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham,
Kent ME4 4TZ. Wide range of collectables
for all interests. Further details visit the
website at:
www.chathammilitariafairs.co.uk.
Militaria Fair is being held at the
Wolverley Memorial Hall, Shatterford
Lane, Wolverley, near Kidderminster,
Worcs. DY11 5TN. Further detail
telephone: 07816 853 878.
20: SATURDAY
Glasgow Scale Model Show is being held
at the Bellahoustoun Leisure Centre,
Bellahoustoun Drive, Glasgow G52 1HH.
Doors open between 10am and 4pm.
Trade stands, demonstrations and
displays, some with a military theme.
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20 AND 21: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
The Papplewick Pumping Station is hosting
a 1940s weekend at Ravenshead,
Northants. Further details visit the website
at: www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk.
A Wartime Weekend is being held by the
Rushden Historical Transport Society,
Rushden, Northants. Further details visit
the website at: www.rhts.co.uk.
21: SUNDAY
Militaria and Medal Fair is being held at
the Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre,
Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks.
CV37 6YY. Wide range of collectables.
Please note: No guns or firearms are sold
at this venue. Further details telephone
either: 01753 534 777 or 07871 777 062.
Chelmsford Militaria Fair is being held at
the Marcony Social Club, Beehive Lane,
Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9RX. Doors open
between 10am and 4pm. Further details
visit the website at:
www.chelmsfordmilitariafairs.com.
Hildenborough Militaria Fair is being held
at the Hildenborough Village Hall, Riding
Lane, Hildenborough, Kent TN11 9HY.
Doors open between 8am and 12 Noon.
Further details visit the website at:
www.bexleymedalsandmilitaria.co.uk.
The famous ‘Dallas Dig Out’ is being held
at Cold Ash Farm, Long Lane, Hermitage,
Berks. RG18 9LT. Further details visit the
website at: www.dallasautoparts.com.
28: SUNDAY
Militaria fair is being held at the Civic
Centre, Kentish Way, Bromley, Kent BR1
3UH. Doors open between 9-30am and
1.30pm. Full range of collectables for all
interests. Further details visit the website
at: www.bomleymilitariafairs.co.uk.
All modelling societies, war gaming clubs,
re-enactment groups and museums are
invited to send news and details of their
special events to John Norris, 1 Porters
Hatch Close, Meare, Glastonbury,
Somerset, BA6 9SB. They can also be
emailed directly to john.norris3@
btinternet.com where they will be included
in this monthly list.
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WW1 Aviation Goggles Duke of Wellington Miniature Military British Proof 9mm Pin Fire Revolver ............................£575 W. Parker No.64 Police Issue Pistol, c.1830 ..............................£795
WW1 French 1917 pattern
This is a good Double Barrel Military Flintlock By Ketland & Co. ....................£1450 25B W. Bond Travelling Pistol, c.1835........................................£750
quality pair and Horizon blue NCO’s infantry
tunic with economy late war Continental Military Flintlock ....................................................£499 W. Parker Public Office Pattern Flintlock, c.1800 ....................£1200
are in very good
condition no grenade buttons.The tunic is in Cased Flintlock Pistols By Oakes, c.1800................................£1890 Cannon Barrel Pistol By Bonnand, c.1790 ................................£525
breaks in the very nice condition with very Remington No.4 .38 RF, c.1877 ................................................£495 W. Parker Police Pistol No.64, c.1835........................................£795
glasses ........£98 little moth which is surprising WD London Colt Navy, c.1853 ................................................£1295 Heavy Cavalry Flintlock By Spencer, c.1810..............................£995
for this material. The collar has Brass Flintlock Pistol By H. Nock, c.1800 ..................................£375 Cased Webley & Sons Percussion Revolver, c.1858 ................£2250

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Napoleonic Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol 1796 Presentation Cavalry Sword

Napoleonic period double barrel flintlock pocket A copper relief
pistol with a side tap for firing the top chamber plaque of
first and by turning down will allow you to fire the Napoleon at the
lower chamber ............................................£720 Battle of Rivoli
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1866-71 Peabody’s 1862 Pat Sharps & Hankins .45 RF Cavalry Carbine ..................£1795.00
1861 Springfield US Army Model Rifle Conv. to Needham .58 cal Centre Fire ..........£1295.00
1868 Enfield Snider MK II .577 Artillery Carbine & Nipple Protector ...........................£1100.00
Gras Model 1880 (M74/80) 11mm French Rifle Conv.Chassepot Needle Fire.............£975.00
1897 Swinburn Patent Martini.500 x 450 Sporting Rifle by Webley & Scott...............£1200.00
1871-79 Hopkins & Allen .32RF ‘Blue Jacket’ Revolver. Factory Nickel .......................£475.00
1866 Tower Enfield .577 NCO’s 2 band Percussion Rifle. Excellent Cond ..................£975.00
1850 .28 Cup Primed Connecticut Arms Co Single Action Revolver ............................£465.00
1861-71 Forehand & Wadsworth ‘SWAMP ANGE’ .38 RF SA revolver .......................£395.00
Harcourt & Co Suffolk, Transitional Bar Hammer .400 Cal revolver...............................£695.00
1857 Tower 1853 Patt 3 band ,577 Rifle with bayonet and Sling. VGC ......................£1250.00
Nagant Model 1893 Brazillian Revolver .440 (11.2 x 20R) Obsolete. Rare..................£1200.00
1860-63 Remington- Beales .36 cal Navy Revolver, percussion Civil War Use..........£1950.00
Remington 1858 .44 calibre New Model Army Percussion Revolver, 4 notches ........£1750.00
Maynard Model 1863 2nd Type .50 calibre cavalry Carbine, saddle bar & ring..........£1795.00
Peninsular War 1807-1804 Original Full Size 1½ pdr cannon, Field Carriage.............£9750.00
Massive 1823-1851 Burnett, Southampton. 9 B M.L. Wildfowling Bank Gun ............£2200.00
Parsons & Sons Bham. Flintlock Blunderbuss, brass cannon brll, spring bayo .........£2400.00
Blunderbuss 1790-1801 Martin Brander 2 bore Brass Barrel Flintlock .......................£1975.00
Flintlock Blunderbuss 1799-1833 T. Richards London, 3 bore spring bayo ...............£1950.00
Spandau 1871/84 11mm Mauser Tube Magazine Bolt Action Rifle. Dated 1888.........£975.00
C1840 Moody London, 24 b brass cannon barrel perc pistol, silver inlaid stock.........£645.00
C 1840 McDermott Dublin 40 bore Pistol, silver stock mounts, Damascus barrel.......£895.00
C1870 J. Harper, London, Pepperbox 6 shot .36cal ring trigger. VGC..........................£895.00
C 1830 Mortimer London Pair Exceptional Perc Saw Handle Officer’s Pistols...........£6250.00
C1850 John Neill Belfast Pair Cased Travelling Percussion Pistols & Acc’s ...............£2450.00
C1790 Twigg London O/U Tap Action Flintlock 40b Pistol, screw off barrels...............£975.00
1866 Marlin 40-60 Lever Action Rifle with tube magazine & octagonal barrel............£1975.00
Charles Lancaster 1850 Oval Bore .442 Heavy Barrel Match Target Rifle ..................£2750.00
C1890 Charles Lancaster .295 cal Rook Rifle; patent 1850 oval bore. Excellent.......£1375.00
1824 Cased Mint pair Officer’s Percussion Pistols, Isaac Riviere, accessories ..........£4950.00
C1840 Golden & Hanson Huddersfield Transitional .600 B/L Needle Fire Rifle ..........£2800.00
Pair C1800 Irish Flintlock Pocket Pistols by J Bloomer, screw off barrels ..................£1295.00
1858 / 67 1st Type Bengal Light Cavalry Enfield Tower Carbine, excellent...................£975.00
1860 28b Percussion Hunting Rifle, Venables Oxford, Octagonal Barrel....................£1250.00
C1810 Napolionic .700 Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Royal Naval Pistol.....................£845.00
Model 1849 Colt .31 Percussion Pocket Revolver, matching, dates to 1854 .............£1375.00
Match Grade 1860 Hollis & Sons .500 ML Percussion Target Rifle & Ramrod ...........£1750.00
C1830 Greener Trade Holster Pistol, central mounted nipple, military hammer ...........£595.00
Rare Poacher’s 16 bore Pinfire 4- part Take-Down Shotgun, single barrel VGC ..........£975.00
1855 Colt ‘Roots’ Side Hammer .28 cal Percussion Revolver all matching................£1650.00
1836-1856 Blissett London 16b perc conv from Flintlock Travelling Pistol...................£745.00
C1830 Officer’s .650 percussion Carbine, Greener ‘Maker to Prince Albert.’ .............£1275.00
Gallagher’s Patent 1860 .525” Cavalry Carbine by Richardson Philadelphia..............£1875.00
Greene .50 bore 1864 Warner. Brass Framed Cavalry Carbine, saddle bar ...............£1950.00
Joslyn Model 1864 .54” cal US Civil War Cavalry Carbine, saddle bar & ring............£2450.00
Manhatten US Civil War .36 cal Naval Revolver, all matching, 6 ½” barrel .................£1275.00
1846-60 Cased 18 bore double ML Shotgun by Sampson of Liverpool. VGC...........£1275.00
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Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern dagger by Stocker, SMF, Deep Orange Handle VGC ................£545.00
Puma Model 6376 Bowie with Gold Inlay Steel Blade, Stag Scales, Boxed, Mint.......£675.00
Mint No5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog by Poole Arsenal .......................£325.00
Sawback WW1 Model 1898/05 G98 Mauser bayonet, Scabbard & Frog.....................£595.00
Boer War 3rd Dragoon Guards 1899 Wilkinsons Heavy Cavalry Trooper’s sword........£675.00
1889 dated 1882/1865/1890 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sword & Scabbard ................£575.00
1899, 1882/85/90 Cavalry Officer’s sword, nickel plated ceremonial YC DLO .............£595.00
13th Hussars Wilkinson 1882/85/90 Cavalry Trooper’s Sword marked ‘13H’...............£645.00
Imperial German Navy Officer’s Dress Dagger, WKC, excellent original cond............£1695.00
Imperial German Clamshell Ivory Handled Deer Hunting Dagger & Scabbard .............£595.00
WW2 British 2nd Pattern B2 FS Commando Dagger & scabbard, Excellent cond......£695.00
Early 1800 English Form Bowie, Bowker, saw back, made without crossguard ..........£695.00
1845 1st Lincoln Rifle Volunteer’s Sword & Scabbard by Hobson & Sons. VGC .........£475.00
Original Middle East’Death’s Head’ Fighting knife & scabbard. Excellent...................£1745.00
1943 Sin Gunto Japanese Sword & Scabbard; Bizen Ju Hara Naga Mitsu Saku ......£1395.00
1943 Katana Double Signed tang, Take Hisa, hand forged blade, polish & Knot.......£1250.00
1800-1860 Mino School Shin Shinto Tanto, ornate mounts & lacquer scabbard.......£1675.00
Ancient Blade 1350-1450 Koto Imperial Sword with all papers, mons, hangers........£4500.00
1890-1900 Dragon Japanese Tanto ornate carved & lacquered hilt & scabbard ........£575.00
Quality Japanese Showa-To Sword by Saka Muki Kane Shinge Saku .......................£1295.00
WW2 2nd Pattern Officer’s Nickel WD marked FS Dagger & original Scabbard ..........£675.00
Victorian Horseman’s Knife by O’Neill & Thompson Dublin. 8 blades & Tools..............£495.00
Staffordshire Constabulary Police Hanger & Scabbard, Nice Etched blade .................£575.00
German WW2 Eickhorn Freiheer Von Stein Army Officer’s Dress Sword......................£475.00
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1930 Webley Service MK II 2nd Type .177 Air Rifle, safety catch & Aperture Sight..............£975.00
Boxed Mint Pre-War Webley Senior .22 cal air pistol with smooth top brown grips ............£395.00
King Tiger KwK43 APHE Tank Round, complete, original, stenciled case. Excellent..............£1200
1944 KwK 40 Panzer IV APHE & H.E. steell cased rounds in excellent condition......£495.00 each.
WW2 American Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade original paint & lever. Scarce ...............£295.00
1943 American 60mm H.E M2 Mortar, original paint & fuse. Extremely scarce...................£275.00
1943/44 dated 75mm Sherman M18 Tank Round APCHE base fused, complete...............£575.00
Webley MK I Air Rifle, first pattern C 1924 in original condition. GWO..................................£975.00.
Webley Service MK II .177 matching numbers barrel & action, fitted sling swivels ..............£695.00
1933 BSA Model No4 Club Special .177 underlever, prefix ‘CS’. VGC..................................£395.00
Early WW1 Laminated Mahogany twin Blade Propeller 8 feet long. VGC .............................£695.00
Mint Un-issued WW2 1940 MK1 RAF Pilot’s Training Helmet with Gosport Tubes..............£495.00
1942 dated A.M. Irvin Sheepskin Leather Air Crew Over Trousers VGC................................£375.00
1911 dated Luger Holster Leather hard shell rare pre WW1 example in VGC ......................£295.00
WW1 MKII 1918 British Brodie Helmet, Liner & Chinstrap. All original & complete..............£395.00
Irish Free State 1927 Patt Vickers’s Helmet, liner, chin strap & badge. 9612 of 10,021 .......£875.00
Coldstream Guards Bearskin & Plume by Hobsons London. Brass chin scales.........VGC £745.00
Napoleonic French Dragoon Officer’s Helmet Waterloo Period. Magnificent ......................£3350.00
Victorian Yorkshire Dragoon’s Officer’s white metal plumed helmet, mint condition...........£1895.00
1944 D Day Pattern British Para Helmet dated & BMB liner, all original.................................£950.00
1942 1st Pattern Fibre Rim British Para Helmet with correct Leather Liner. Rare...............£2450.00
1917 Brass MK IX Trench Periscope by Beck Ltd, removable handle, in GWO ...................£345.00
Original 1970’s Eley / Kynoch Gun shop & Dealer’s cartridge Display Board........................£950.00
Occupied Luxemburg German NSDAP Banner – from District Council Assembly...............£495.00
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Auctions AUCTION
Gleneagles Hotel played host to Gavin Gardiner’s most recent auction of arms…
Gavin Gardiner’s late August auction at
Gleneagles Hotel saw a fine pair of A pair of 12-bore sidelock ejector guns
by F. Beesley sold for £9375
12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector
guns by J. Purdey & Sons that were built
in 1937 for William S. Paley sell for more
than £40,000. William S. Paley was the
chief executive who built Columbia
Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small
radio network to one of the foremost radio
and television network operations in the
United States.
The second highest price was paid for a
fine pair of 12-bore "creative art" engraved
single trigger round action over and under
ejector guns by Scottish gunmaker David
McKay Brown for over £36,000. The maker
confirms that the guns were built in 2003.
Other notable items in the sale included:

LOT: 077 LOT: 024

PRICE: £42,500 PRICE: £20,000
ESTIMATE: £30,000-40,000 ESTIMATE: £12,000-18,000
BUYER: European Private
J. Purdey & Sons: a fine pair of
12-bore self-opening sidelock
ejector guns. The maker
confirms that the guns were
built in 1937 for William S. Paley
(who was the chief executive
who built Columbia
Broadcasting System (CBS)
from a small radio network to
one of the foremost radio and
television network operations in
the United States).
LOT: 158
PRICE: £36,250
ESTIMATE: £30,000-40,000
BUYER: European
David McKay Brown: a fine pair
of 12-bore "creative art"
engraved single trigger round
action over and under ejector
guns. The maker confirms that
the guns were built in 2003.
BUYER: UK
W. W. Greener: a fine 10-bore
hammer rifle. The maker
confirms that the rifle was
ordered in 1888 and completed
2 December 1892. It was
described as a 'bar grip' rifle
with a 14-inch stock.
LOT: 074
PRICE: £9375 A fine pair of 12-bore self-opening sidelock ejector guns by J.
Purdey & Sons
ESTIMATE: £6000-8000
BUYER: USA
F. Beesley: a pair of 12-bore
sidelock ejector guns. The
maker confirms that the guns
were built in 1896.
LOT: 090
PRICE: £8750
ESTIMATE: £5000-7000
BUYER: UK
J. Purdey & Sons: a 12-bore
self-opening sidelock ejector

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gun. The maker confirms that
the gun was built in 1894 for J.
Cowper Esq. A copy of the
original invoice is included in
the case.
LOT: 129
PRICE: £7500 William Powell & Son: a pair of
ESTIMATE: £6000-8000 12-bore sidelock ejector guns.
BUYER: European
J. Dickson & Son: a 12-bore
round action ejector. The
maker confirms that the gun
was built in 1926.
LOT: 089
PRICE: £7500
ESTIMATE: £5000-7000 Auctioneer and Expert in Charge, Gavin Gardiner said: “This
BUYER: UK
J. Purdey & Sons: a 12-bore
single trigger self-opening
sidelock ejector gun. The
maker confirms that the gun
was built as the No.1 of a pair
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for Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey in
1887. The gun was
subsequently converted to
ejector by Boss & Co. and also
A fine 10-bore
hammer rifle by
W. W. Greener
sold for £20,000
fitted with their single trigger. It
is well documented that
Payne-Gallwey had a
disagreement with Purdey
over a game counter he
invented, so it is likely that
when it was time to re-barrel
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the gun he chose to approach
Boss instead. Likewise, Boss
were well known for their
GM10.18/120/g
single trigger and ejector BUYER: UK
conversions at this time. Boss & Co: a 12-bore assisted-
opening single trigger sidelock
LOT: 076 ejector gun. The maker confirms
PRICE: £7500 that the gun was built in 1898
ESTIMATE: £7000-9000 as the No.3 gun of a trio and
BUYER: UK that the replacement barrels
were fitted by the maker in
1976.
The maker confirms that the
guns were built in 1906 for the LOT: 070
Marquess of Normanby. PRICE: £6250
ESTIMATE: £3000-5000
LOT: 087 BUYER: USA
PRICE: £6250 Henry Atkin: a pair of 12-bore
ESTIMATE: £5000-7000 side lever sidelock ejector guns.
prestigious annual sale, now in its 51st year, was well viewed
and attended with strong bidding on many of the lots
presented. Rare and unusual items sold well with private buyers
dominating the sale. I look forward to my next sale at Sotheby’s
in London on December 12th.”
Gavin Gardiner will be holding a series of valuation days
aroundArms
the Fairs_GM
UK in October
ADS and his next 14:27
06/09/2018 sale will be 1at Sotheby’s,
Page
London on December 13th.
www.gavingardiner.com

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On
MILITARIA
bike special
JOHN NORRIS looks at the use of the humble bicycle
Yer Bike!
by military units around the world…
Armies across the world have used
many modes of transportation during
their campaigns over the years.
These include horses and camels, along
with motorised transportation, such as
trucks. However, there is one method
of transportation which is far more
economical than any other form, does
not require fuel or fodder, and can remain
in operation with only the modicum of
maintenance. It is often used as a means
of transport by re-enactors, especially
at events, where it comes in handy as
a convenient means of getting around
the site, especially the larger grounds. I
am, of course, referring to the bicycle.
First usage
The first practical bicycle was developed
in the early 19th Century and very quickly
its value to the military was recognised.
In fact, within only a very short time
bicycles were in service with several
armies, where they were used as cheap,
effective means of transportation for the
infantry. During the Franco-Prussian War
of 1870-1871, messengers used them
to convey orders between units. During
the Second Boer War of 1899-1902, the
British army and the Boers proved how
invaluable bicycles were in war, with both
sides using them as personal transport
and to carry supplies and equipment.
Once the influential armies of the world,
such as the British, French and Prussian
armies, began using bicycles, other armies
were quick to follow, because they could
see the sense in their use. On bicycles,
soldiers could cover many miles without
becoming over tired and transport heavy
loads. The importance of the bicycle
continued to increase and during WWI the
British army formed whole battalions in the
Cyclist Corps. Sales of bicycles to the military
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Original photograph
showing Japanese troops
in China. Note bicycles
in right hand corner
soared in view of such successes. When
Japan invaded China in 1937, it is estimated
that the troops used as many as 50,000
bicycles during the campaign. In 1941, the
Japanese army issued 6000 bicycles to each
infantry division.
Today, we are used to seeing bicycles at
re-enactment events but how often do any
of us give any more than a passing thought
to these machines? I must confess, I too was
one of those, until I attended the 1940s
event at the South Somerset Railway’s
wartime weekend recently. Seeing a display
of wartime bicycles set me thinking how
many times I had seen bicycles used at
re-enactment events, and the answer was
quite a lot.
In fact, the more I thought about it, the
more I realised I have seen many displays,
which involved the use of bicycles. These
included messengers, ARP Wardens, Home
ATS girl in an anti-aircraft The German army
unit riding to her station used millions of bicycles
Craig Appleton
with his
original
Swedish army
kit, including
bicycle
German troops ride into
battle using pedal power
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The Home Guard used bicycles for mobility
An LDV patrol before the formation of the
Home Guard
The ARP found
bicycles handy
in their duties
A folding bicycle, note the butterfly bolts
on the frame, as used by airborne troops
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The display of bicycles
which gave me the idea
Guard, Women’s Land Army and policemen.
The largest number of bicycles I have seen
in use at one time was at the 2017 War &
Peace Revival, when a whole platoon of
German infantry rode into the main arena
for a battle re-enactment.
Making waves
Among some of the most enduring
photographic images from WWII, are those
showing British and Canadian troops coming
ashore on the Sword and Juno beaches at
Normandy on D-Day and carrying bicycles.
In sharp contrast to these images, are those
from 1940, which show Belgian and French
refugees with their possessions on bicycles.
With such a wealth of detail to draw from,
re-enactors are not short of inspiration for
displays or scenarios to recreate at events.
It is straight forward to incorporate
bicycles into a Home Front setting, as men
depict going off to work and the ladies of
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German patrol looking very authentic
the Women’s Voluntary Service go about
their duties. Police ride them at events, to
show how towns and villages were patrolled
by the local ‘Bobby on the beat’ and ARP
Wardens cycle around to either warn of an
air raid or give the all clear. It is fair to say
the bicycle is an extremely versatile machine
to have at a re-enactment event.
The Home Guard used thousands of
bicycles for patrolling areas and seeing
groups depicting this role is to take a trip
down memory lane for some people. The
British army used thousands of bicycles and
re-enactors can also use this fact around
which to build a display, either to depict the
evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940, or the
Normandy landings in June 1944.
Borderline
One of the most unusual depictions I have
seen was that created to show a Swedish
border guard post to guard a crossing
point from Norway, circa 1940-1941.
Among the items used in the display,
which featured all genuine Swedish army
equipment of the period, was an original
wartime bicycle. By coincidence, I knew
the re-enactor, Craig Appleton, and he
explained how he obtained the machine
through a specialist Online auction site.
Such attention to detail turns a very
good display into an incredible one.
Since then, I have done some Online
research myself and discovered that there is
a very healthy market in the buying and
selling of wartime bicycles. Even the designs
which were developed for the troops, such
as the ‘folding’ bicycles for the Parachute
troops, are available through these specialist
s
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auction sites. Among the several sites I
s

Bicycles could be used

looked at, the best were: www.milweb.net to carry heavy loads
and www.oldbike.wordpress.com. Prices vary
in accordance to the condition of the
machine and its original purpose. Like
everything else, it comes down to what
someone is prepared to pay, but it makes
sense to look carefully.

Cheap to run!
During the war, the German army used
perhaps as many as three million bicycles,
not including those civilian bicycles
commandeered in the occupied countries,
such as France and Belgium. When the
Germans established the volunteer home
defence units called the Volkssturm, in the
later stages of the war, some of the troops
were issued bicycles. Such troops were
called Radfahrbeweglichemarschgruppe
(Mobile Bicycle March Group). heavy loads ammunition on these machines, require anyone to get out of character and
Even frontline troops were issued with which were pushed by hand. Almost thirty allows them to remain in keeping with the
bicycles. For example, in March 1944, two years later, and in another war, the Vietcong event. The bicycle may appear humble, but
of the six battalions of infantry forming part were doing the same during the Vietnam it is an essential and highly versatile piece of
of the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division War. equipment, which can fit into almost any
were using bicycles, because the machines, As well as being part of a display, situation a re-enactor cares to choose. As an
not requiring fuel or food to operate, were bicycles can be used by members of the afterthought, I have also seen bicycles used
/2018 15:35 Page 1 77 - MILITARY MODE_GM ADS 05/09/2018 15:38 Page 1
even more economical than either vehicles group to run errands on site to get supplies as ‘stand-alone’ exhibits to display
or horses. The Germans used to pile of drinks or something to eat. Not only is it a collections of militaria. No one could ever
weapons, such as anti-tank Panzerfausts and handy means of getting about, it does not say bicycles are not versatile! GM

Kings Shilling Antiques

.62" Volunteer flintlock ‘Baker’ rifle with fast twist barrel by Holmes, Vg bore .......................£6750
A fine .451" LAC Kerr military match rifle with Kerr rifled 36" barrel dated 1863 ...................£4750
Enfield manufactured Pattern 1853 3rd mod rifle musket 1858 with chequered stock..........£2250
State of Victoria Australian issue BSA .310" cadet rifle, VG bore and mechs ..........................£895
.400" Express Cogswell & Harrison Model 1900 Certus bolt action big game rifle................£2500
Ordnance issue .450/577" MkII Martini Henry service rifle by BSA dated 1886.....................£1850
Ordnance .450/577" MkIII Martini Henry rifle by BSA to the Cape Rifles 1886 ......................£1650
10.4 X 47mmR Italian issue 1870/87 Vetterli Vitali bolt action service rifle by Brescia...........£1350
Ordnance issue .577" MkIII two band Snider service rifle with steel barrel by BSA...............£1750
French issue 11mm Gras Model 1866-74 service rifle by Chatellerault arsenal VG cond......£1295
A fine 11mm French Gras M1874/80 service rifle by Chatellerault arsenal dated 1882.........£1250
10.4 X 47mmR Italian issue 1870/87 Vetterli Vitali bolt action service rifle by Torino .............£1350
11X59mm French issue Gras Model 1874 Gendarmes a Pied Carbine by St Etienne ...........£1350
.50-70" New York State Militia issue Remington rolling block service rifle VG bore...............£1850
Enfield Snider MkII** 3 band rifle dated 1861 to the Honourable Artillery Company..............£1250
.75” Pattern 1839 percussion musket by Lacy & Co of London, VG bore & mechs ..............£1550
Victorian James Dixon powder flask for a rifle or shotgun approx 8" overall length ................£110
English Victorian leather shot flask, nozzle graduated for 1 and 1 ¼ ounces of lead shot ........£85
Victorian P. Frith patent powder flask for a rifle or shotgun approx 8 1/4" overall length.........£120
Medium size Victorian powder flask for a rifle or shot gun by Sykes 6 ½" overall length ........£115
English leather bodied Victorian shot flask struck with makers proof marks to the spout .........£95
A good English Victorian flat bodied oval powder flask for a rifle or small bore shotgun ........£120
Interesting Steel bodied Victorian rifle or shotgun flask by G & J W Hawksley Sheffield.........£155
Rare early pattern Danish Model 1862 fighting knife / bayonet in correct issue scabbard ......£195
Unissued boxed Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield RAF flight crew dinghy knife in scabbard........£135
Australian issue L1A2 bayonet in scabbard to fit the SLR in its issue scabbard......................£125
An fine German army Model 1968 fighting knife in its green steel scabbard dated 1969........£195
Spanish M1943 bayonet to fit the 8mm M1943 short rifle with bolo blade in scabbard ..........£125
.31" five shot Colt 1849 pocket revolver with New York barrel address, good bore ..............£1150
A fine quality .60" percussion target pistol by HW Mortimer of London, VG bore..................£2250
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FIREARMS Pete Holder
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Nimschke style engraved Colt 1849 Pocket revolver s/n 88942. American eagle and flag..................£4,500

Deluxe Gustave Young engraved Colt 1849 Pocket revolver s/n 96941/.Near mint con ..........................POR
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S&W Model 1½ Second Issue revolver s/n 87489. Nickel finish with rare short barrel........................£1,400

Early Civil War period S&W No2 Army .32 rimfire revolver s/n 4756 in fine condition..........................£1,500

Cased Colt 1851 London Navy percussion revolver s/n 15081 manufactured circa 1854 ..................£4,500 Civil War period S&W No2 Army .32 rimfire revolver s/n 13538 in very good condition ......................£1,500

Cased Colt 1851 London Navy percussion revolver s/n 39915 manufactured circa 1855 ..................£5,000 Civil War period S&W No2 Army .32 rimfire revolver s/n 28250 in excellent condition ........................£2,400

Engraved Colt 1851 Navy percussion revolver s/n 59487 cut for first model shoulder-stock ..................POR Special order, inscribed S&W New Model No3 S/A revolver s/n 29764. Much blue ............................£2,500

Rare cased Colt Model 1 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 68 manufactured circa 1855 ..............£14,500 Engraved S & W Model 1881 D/A revolver s/n 12501 with 4 inch bbl & pearl grips............................£8,750

Rare cased Colt Model 1 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 69 manufactured circa 1855 ..............£10,000 Rare cased S & W Model 1881 D/A revolver s/n 36941 with 6 & 4 inch bbl in 44 Russian ................13,500

Rare cased Colt Model 1A Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 214 manufactured circa 1855 ............£5,500 REMINGTON

Rare French cased engraved Colt Model 2 Root 1855 revolver s/n 5452 manu. circa 1856 ..............£5,000. Remington Over & Under derringer s/n 465. Plated with hard rubber grips. Very nice ........................£1,400

Colt Model 2 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 11425 with rare original holster ..............................£2,400 Remington Over & Under UMC derringer s/n L208. Plated with hard rubber grips. Very nice ..............£1,250

Cased Colt Model 2 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 23245 manufactured circa 1860 ..................£3,950 Remington Over & Under derringer s/n 3001. Plated with hard rubber grips. Very nice ......................£1,450

Rare cased engraved Colt Model 2A Root 1855 revolver s/n 25233 manu. circa 1860 ......................£5,500

Rare cased Colt Model 3 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 26658 manu. circa 1860. 28cal ............£4,675 WINCHESTER

Rare cased Colt Model 4 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 1897 manu. circa 1861. 31 cal ............£4,650 Henry Repeating rifle s/n 7xxx in obsolete 44 rim-fire calibre. Fine to excellent condition ......................POR

Rare cased Colt Model 5 Root 1855 percussion revolver s/n 3236 manu. circa 1861. 31 cal ............£4,300 Special order, deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle s/n 119281in 32/20 calibre. Section one............£10,000

Rare cased Colt Model 5A Root 1855 revolver s/n 2471 manu. circa 1861 in .31 calibre ..................£8,950 Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Rifle s/n 13555 in obsolete 45/75. GWA in fair condition ..................£3,250

Rare cased Colt Model 6 Root 1855 revolver s/n 9398 manu. circa 1865 in .31 calibre ....................£5,250 Winchester Model 1885 High Wall s/n 79xxx in obsolete 32/40. Swiss butt. Excellent con ................£4,250

Rare cased Colt Model 6A Root 1855 revolver s/n 9059 manu. circa 1865 in .31 calibre ..................£5,400 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle s/n 21xxx in obsolete 40/65. Excellent plus condition ........................£12,500

Rare cased Colt Model 7 Root 1855 revolver s/n 11714 manu. circa 1867 in .31 calibre ..................£5,775 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle s/n 57645 in obsolete 40/82. VG condition with much finish ................£5,500

Rare cased Colt Model 7A Root 1855 revolver s/n 12549 manu. circa 1868 in .31 calibre ................£6,900 OTHER AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS

Colt Model 1860 percussion revolver s/n 105293 in very good condition. Civilian model....................£3,850 Exquisite French cased pair of engraved Sharps four barrelled deringers s/n 2208 & 2817..............£10,000

Excellent cased Colt Model 1862 Police revolver s/n 35980 with rare 4½ inch barrel ........................£6,000 Exquisite, cased, engraved, Sharps Tipping & Lawden .30 RF four barrel derringer. Mint ........................POR

Excellent cased Colt Model 1862 Police revolver s/n 42909 with rare 5½ inch barrel ........................£9,500 Rare Sharps Model 1874 Sporting rifle s/n 154776 in obsolete 40 cal. Excellent condition ................£9,000

Colt No1 deringer s/n 4214. Very fine and rare pistol in lovely condition. Much finish ........................£2,000 Near mint, Martially inspected Rogers & Spencer .44 Army percussion revolver ................................£5,000

Low numbered & British proofed Colt No2 deringer s/n 65 in good condition ....................................£1,100 ENGLISH & EUROPEAN FIREARMS

Colt No 3 Thuer derringer s/n 47996 with inventory number 47966.Nickel with wood grips ..............£1,000 Cased 54 bore Beaumont Adams “Blanch & Son” revolver s/n 16084 R ............................................£3,250

Colt New Line in obsolete .41 R/F revolver s/n 2914. Blue/Wood with 2 ¼ inch barrel........................£1,500 Percussion pistol by “AMBROSE FISHER FURBISHER TO HIS MAJESTY”..............................................£1,250

Colt 1873 Single Action revolver s/n 139606 (1891). 4 ¾ inch in obsolete .41 Colt calibre ................£2,750 Brass barrelled blunderbuss by Hadleigh of London ............................................................................£1,250

Colt 1873 Bisley Single Action revolver s/n 266798. 4 ¾ inch in obsolete .41 Colt calibre..................£5,000 REFERENCE BOOKS

Colt Mod. 1877 D/A “Thunderer” s/n 131431 in obsolete 41 Colt. 6 inch barrel. Near mint ................£5,500 “Colt Peacemaker British Model” by Keith Cochran. 1989. ......................................................................£20

The above is just part of my list of antique and licensed guns that are for sale.
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• FOR SALE UMAREX BERETTA. 92/FS
Sterling L2A3 smg, with moving slide, folding stock & sling .................................£425 14th October
Sten MK5 Paratrooper version withwood stock.....................................................£425 “nickel” £95 Walther cp99 “nickel slide”
Bren MK1 Kings Crown dovetail 1938 dated.........................................................£635 £95 Walther cp88 “comp” “nickel” £95. All 4th Nov & 2nd Dec
Bren Mk1 Kings Crown dovetail 1940 dated.........................................................£620 with ARS cases “cp99 has silencer”. All
never fired also Rambo 2 Knife £75 and
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Bren Mk1 WW2 dated...........................................................................................£525 STALLS FROM £10
BRNO ZGB 1937 dated Forerunner of Bren...........................................................£550 hunter knife “Bowie” £75. Strictly 18+
Bookings and information,
Bren MK3 Correct short barrel, stock & adjustable bipod......................................£445 only. Tel: 07930 225504. Kent. 10/18
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British 2” Mortar WW2 dated..............................................................................£325
Brown Bess, (repro) carbine de-act with moving parts .........................................£385 • “WANTED” COLT 1851 NAVY 07816 853878
“CARBINE” PISTOL. “Long Barrelled” Find us on Facebook @ Wolverley Militaria Fair
Flintlock “Holster” Pistol .......................................................................................£235
L1A1 SLR with sling..............................................................................................£925 (by Pietta) “6mm .22” blank firing version.
Lee Enfield No4 B/A rifle (L59A1 converted) .........................................................£445 Produced up to around the late 80’s must • ENFIELD SNIPER RIFLE. MKII Long
Israeli UZI IMI mfg with folding stock..................................................................£375 be in “near” mint with sholder stock lug Barrel, 3 band, stamped crown tower
Israeli UZI IMI mfg with fixed stock......................................................................£375 “groove” in butt (black strap) “Brass” on 1868, 90% original. Good condition only
Colt 1911 A1 by Norinco.......................................................................................£450 “steele” frame. Tel: 07930 225594 Kent. £600. Tel: Ron on 01992 628 302. Herts.
CZ Model 27 Pistol, Waffenamt stamped ..............................................................£345 09/18 09/18
Baretta BMG (Garrand conversion) Ex cond ..........................................................£775
Henry Krank .38 single action revolver .................................................................£225 • RARE HALF BAND WR MONKEY TAIL
FN Model 1922 Auto pistol, Waffenamt stamped ..................................................£365
German K98 B/A Rifle – Waffenamt stamped .......................................................£465
ADVERTISERS SHORT RIFLE £875. Sniper carbine
£575. Lancaster oval bore £1150. Cape
Italian Carcano 1891/38 Infantry rifle Dated 1942 ................................................£465 all advertisement copy must be
CETME (Spanish) assault rifle & bayonet ..............................................................£400 rifle Keep Brothers £1800. Monkey tail rifle
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shown below. Guildford £1400 .43 Mauser 1871 £875.
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Russian PPS43 smg ex. Cond. With accessories..................................................£225 DEADLINE FOR THE Tel: 07980 324479. 09/18
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Mg34/42 Ammo can Waffenampt with two ammo belts .......................................£45 Colchester, Essex CO2 8JY. Japanese Sword Fittings, replica guns
Mg34/42 P tins l – ex cond marked “Patr Kast 41 f.M.”.........................................£70 Tel: 01206 506247 and unusual items . . . visit web site email
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Mg42 Lafette Tripod Ex cond Yugo re-worked.......................................................£375
Mg 42 “Dreyfuss” AA Tripod .................................................................................£140 COPY DEADLINES graham on 07831 635786. (P) GM10.18/85/g

Mg34 “Dreyfuss” AA Tripod...................................................................................£245

US M1A1Thompson 30 round magazine (Unissued) x 6 £55
Bren mags x 5 ........................................................................................................£30
Bren Mags x12 in transit box..................................................................................£75
MP40 mags Waffenamt marked....................................................................................
Madsen LMG mags x 5...........................................................................................£30
DP28 mags x 3 in canvas pouch ............................................................................£35
DP28 tool kits in pouch...........................................................................................£30
Russian Maxim Tool Kits in pouch...........................................................................£35
Russian Maxim Oil tins x 2 in can...........................................................................£35
Mosin Nagant socket bayonet.................................................................................£35
Czech VZ58 bayonet & scabbard ............................................................................£30
Swiss SIG bayonet & scabbard ...............................................................................£35
Czech Mauser bayonet & scabbard.........................................................................£35
Enfield 1873 pattern socket bayonet ......................................................................£70
G3 bayonet & scabbard ..........................................................................................£50
Spanish CETME bayonet & scabbard ......................................................................£45
No4 Pigsticker bayonet, (no scabbard)....................................................................£12
SA80 Bayonet ( unissued).......................................................................................£30
SA80 Bayonet & nylon scabbard (unissued)............................................................£35
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French Chassepot bayonet......................................................................................£50

AK47 wirecutter bayonet & scabbard......................................................................£30
German WW2 stick grenade, wooden replica – excellent........................................£18
Hungarian M1942 Grenade, wood handle & fuze....................................................£30
Polish F1 Fragmentation Hand Grenade Inert..........................................................£30
.50 cal inert x 25 in belt .........................................................................................£95 The Violent Crime
.50 cal inert x 10 in belt .........................................................................................£38
7.62 NATO x 5 rounds in clips x 4 .........................................................................£15
7.62 NATO inert x 65 in belt (GPMG).......................................................................£35
Reduction Act, 2006
7.92 steel cased inert x 50 (MG34/42 etc)..............................................................£55
9mm inert x 20(Sten, MP40, Luger, P38 etc) ..........................................................£30
.303 inert x 50 (No4/SMLE/Bren/Vickers etc.).........................................................£60
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THIS month IN
HISTORY
JOHN NORRIS looks back in time at the events that occurred this month…
THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS
14th October 1066. Conquest of
Britain. A French army of at least 10,000
men, led by Duke William of Normandy,
landed at Pevensey in Sussex on 28th
September. King Harold, on hearing the
news, hurries south from his victory over
a Viking invasion at Stamford Bridge. He
arrived at Hastings on 13th October,
having marched 56-miles in 48-hours.
Fighting was bitter, and the number killed
is not known precisely, but it was high.
King Harold was one of those killed.
Duke William is crowned King William I
on Christmas Day.
THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT
25th October 1415. Hundred Years
War. The English army of between 6000
and 9000 men, led by King Henry V,
engaged a French army of at least
12,000 men. King Henry achieved a
stunning victory, due to his archers using
the longbow. English losses were
between 112 and 600 killed. French
losses were over 1500 killed and 2200
taken prisoner.
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
12th October 1492. A voyage of
discovery by Christopher Columbus.
Columbus explores other Caribbean
islands, including Hispaniola (Santo
Domingo), which he claims for Spain.
BATTLE OF EDGEHILL
23rd October 1642. English Civil War.
The Royalist army had 12,500 men with
16 guns, while the Parliamentarian army
had 15,000 men with seven guns. Each
side lost approximately the same
number of casualties; 500 killed and
1500 wounded. Although claimed as a
technical victory for the king, the truth is
that neither side could claim to be the
outright victor.
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IT HAPPENED THIS MONTH IN…
OCTOBER
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
21st October 1805. Napoleonic Wars.
British fleet of 33 warships engaged a
Franco-Spanish fleet of 41 warships off
Cape Trafalgar. British losses were 458 killed
and 1208 wounded, with no loss of ships.
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was the most
senior man killed in the battle. French losses
were 10 ships captured and one destroyed,
2218 men killed, 1155 wounded and 4000
taken prisoner. Spanish losses were eleven
ships captured, 1025 men killed and 1383
wounded and a further 4000 taken
prisoner.
THE “BATTLE OF THE NATIONS”
16th-19th October 1813. Napoleonic
Wars. A three-day battle between the French
and the Prussians. The Prussians lost 60,000
men and defeated the French, commanded
by Napoleon, who lost 60,000 men, 150
pieces of artillery and 500 wagons.
YPRES SALIENT IS FORMED
18th October to 24th November 1914.
First World War. The Allies and Germans
reach the Belgium coast and begin to ‘dig
in’, to form the beginnings of the Western
Front and the Ypres Salient, which would
last for four years.
THE “OCTOBER WAR”
OR YOM KIPPUR WAR
6th-24th October 1973. Arab-Israeli War.
The Israeli army faced a combined Arab
force of almost one million men from
Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Morocco, with
more than 3500 tanks, supported by
helicopters, artillery and warships. After 18
days fighting, a Cease-Fire was agreed,
leaving Israel with 2800 men killed and
over 1100 wounded and taken prisoner.
The combined armies facing Israel
deployed almost one million men, of which
around 18,000 were killed and almost
9000 wounded or taken prisoner.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Over the centuries, the monarchs of
many nations have led their armies into
battle, especially the Kings of England.
For example, at the Battle of Bosworth
1485, King Richard III was defeated by
Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII
with his victory. Over 150 years later and
another English monarch, King Charles I
led his men into war at the Battle of
Edgehill on 23rd October 1642. The last
King of England to lead his army into
battle was King George II at the Battle of
Dettingen on 27th June 1743, during the
War of the Austrian Succession.
King George, who reigned from 1727
to 1760, was born in northern Germany
and was well tutored in military history
and battle tactics. At Dettingen, together
with troops from Hanover and Austria,
the Allies had 37,000 troops, with 98
guns, to face a French army of 45,000
with 56 guns. The French would only
commit half their force and this decision
cost them the battle in which 4500 men
were killed. The Allied forces lost 3000
men. Several British princes have fought
in wars, such as Prince Edward, who
joined the Grenadier Guards and saw
limited service during the First World War,
but since Dettingen, no crowned British
monarch has gone into battle.
Israeli M-48 tank of the type used
during the Yom Kippur War of 1973
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ANTIQUE GUN TEST
DEREK LANDERS looks at a replica from Euroarms of Italy, in the form of a
limited-edition copy of the Remington New Model Army revolver…
Google ‘Euroarms’ and
you are led to a website
that seems to represent
two companies, Euroarms
of America and Euroarms
Italia S.r.l., but in fact, the
American side looks like no
more than a distribution
network for arms
manufactured in Italy. The
parent company is based, like
the majority of Italian gunmakers,
in Brescia. There is little
information about the company
on the site and it does not
appear to have been updated for
some time, with the ‘printable
catalogue’ being dated 2008!
The little information that I
have is that the company is still
in production and owned by
two ageing brothers, although
guns are turned out sporadically
as and when time or inclination
allows. The UK distributor, Henry
Krank, continually informs us
that stocks are very limited, then
a few more seemingly turn up
from Italy. It is probably only a
matter of time before stocks
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MAY THE FORCE
BE WITH YOU
do run out and production
ceases, so if you fancy a nice
copy of the Rogers & Spencer
revolver then get one now,
as these people are the only
ones making them, as the
model has disappeared from
the Pedersoli catalogue.
In the club
Probably like many of you, I had
never heard of the International
Association of Chiefs of Police
and wondered what it might
have to do with the Remington
New Model Army revolver.
Our friend Google came to
the rescue again and the
answer is, seemingly, nothing.
The IACP is an international
organisation open to police
officers, both chiefs and
otherwise, private detectives,
private security personnel and
anyone else connected with law
enforcement and their website
makes for some interesting
reading. Based in Virginia in the
USA, they are celebrating their
125th anniversary this year,
and the organisation has some
30,000 members worldwide.
Off the top of my head, I
cannot think that the Remington
New Model Army (NMA) was
used by any law enforcement
agencies during its lifetime in the
latter half of the 19th Century;
so, quite why Euroarms is
marketing this ‘commemorative’
revolver remains a mystery,
unless someone in the owners’
family is in the police force.
During its heyday, the
Remington NMA was second
only to the Colt 1860 model in
popularity, both in the civilian
Rear of cylinder. Note safety
notches and angled nipples
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Positive catch & latch
market and with the military. It is
often erroneously referred to as
the ‘1858 Remington’, due no
doubt to the patent date on top
of the barrel, a reference to the
patent granted to Fordyce Beals
on Sept. 14th, 1858. Remington
did not begin manufacturing
the NMA revolver until 1863
and production ran until 1875,
by which time over 120,000
pistols had been made.
Not quite perfect
My only previous experience of
Euroarms products is a couple
of encounters with the above-
De-luxe wood?

Cylinder is easily removed
mentioned Rogers & Spencer
reproduction, which turned out
to be very enjoyable. All the
major Italian manufacturers
offer this Remington revolver
in various guises and Euroarms
list it in blue and stainless as
standard models, along with
this ‘special edition’. Although
I will admit to liking a bit of
‘bling’, I have never owned a
stainless-steel gun, but I think
that the Remington suits this
finish better than its main rival
in this class, the Colt 1860
Army. The main reason cited
for buying stainless is obviously
its stated resistance to rusting
under adverse conditions, but
in the case of black powder I
would caution you not to be too
complacent when cleaning. Any
fouling residue left in the nooks
and crannies will, given time,
attack your precious possession.
The small gold crest and
title on the left side of the barrel
lug is not the only thing that
makes this pistol a bit different
from the standard version. The
grip panels are particularly nice
on this example and look to be
special wood. While the wood to
metal fit is very good, there are
a couple of minor overlaps in
the backstrap area but nothing
to cause concern. Of rather
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more annoyance are the marks
on the top side of the loading
lever, although they are not
seen when this is locked in
place. I would presume this
is a one-off on this specific
pistol that somehow slipped
through the QC net.
The edges on the metal
are well-defined, particularly
the barrel flats, and the gun is
nicely polished. The fit of the
brass trigger guard could be a
bit better but does not affect
the gun’s performance. The
catch-and-latch arrangement
for holding the loading lever in
place shows precise fitting and
a good spring ensures that this
will not move during firing.
The front sight, dovetailed
into the barrel, looks rather like
the upturned end of a hollow
ground screwdriver with the
blade rounded off. In this case,
it is a little shorter than I have
seen on other versions of this
Polishing error on
loading lever
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The Front sight –
shorter than usual
model but proved to be just
about right in practice. The rear
is a U-shaped channel along
the top strap, culminating in a
V-notch at the rear end. The
hammer on this pistol is a tad
shorter and sits a little lower than
the Colt 1860, but to me feels
more comfortable in use. The
tip has simple cross serrations
and we see here some minor
imperfections, but it gives a
good hold and is not enough to
cause any worry. One benefit the
Remington has over the Colt, is
a screw in the front of the trigger
guard that allows you to alter the
tension on the mainspring and
consequently the weight of the
trigger pull. Out of the box, this
one was around 4½lbs, so I left
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it at that. The wide, flat trigger
is also better than the Colt’s.
Stronger than Colt?
There have probably been
volumes written on the
perceived strength of the
Remington design over the Colt
and doubtless the one-piece
frame and grip layout, with a
removeable cylinder, would
seem to offer an advantage
over the latter’s four-piece
barrel/frame/grip straps
arrangement. I find the grip on
the NMA fairly comfortable but
those with larger hands could
experience their second finger
being nipped between the rear
of the trigger guard and front
strap. This may be particularly
noticeable under recoil if
you are using a stout load.
I have always found it easier
to remove the cylinder from
the left side of a Remington
frame and insert it via the right
side, and it is no different on
this example, but I do not think
I have ever had an example
where it is so easy to replace the
cylinder. I’m not sure whether
this is due to the hand not
protruding as far into the frame
recess as others I have come
across, the front edge of the
frame being slightly bevelled on
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s
both sides of the forcing cone,
or a combination of the two.
The capping cut-out on the
right side of the recoil shield is
smaller than the Colt and does
not have the latter’s groove, but
this is offset by the nipples being
angled slightly outwards, making
capping with fingers a little easier.
The ‘safe carry’ mode on this
pistol consists of slots cut into the
rear of the cylinder between each
nipple recess, into which the face
of the hammer rests, to allow the
gun to be carried fully loaded.
Again, this looks to be stronger
than the Colt ‘safety pins’ set-up.
Good times
Timing on this gun was very
good, with the cylinder locking
bolt dropping into place at
precisely the moment the
hammer reached its farthest
travel. Lock-up was tight, with no
fore and aft movement and only
the slightest hint of lateral travel.
Shooting from a rest, with
a load of 25-grains of Henry
Krank fine black powder behind
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Minor serration error
a .454-inch lead ball, five-shot
groups averaged a shade under
four-inches. Shooting off hand
this increased to 5-inches plus.
I was happy with this, but it
could easily be improved with
a little load experimentation
and a more competent pistol
shooter. Ignition was by
Remington No. 11 caps and I
did not experience any misfires
in around one hundred shots,
and with the Remington’s solid
frame I didn’t encounter the
‘broken cap in the hammer
channel’ that sometimes
occurs with the open-frame
Colt revolvers. The gun began
to slow down due to fouling
The Rear sight
Mainspring adjustment screw
after thirty shots, so a bit of
judicious cleaning was called
for. Removing the cylinder, I
gave the inside of the frame
around the forcing cone a rub
with an old toothbrush, wiped
the arbour and applied a bit
of grease, re-assembled (time
taken around one minute)
and I was good to go for
another thirty. Should you be
shooting competitions, you
would doubtless go through
this cleaning regime each time
you emptied the cylinder.
Clean machine
The gun was cleaned with hot
soapy water, paying particular
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: Euroarms Remington NMA special edition
Type: 6-shot percussion revolver
Calibre: .44-inches
Barrel: 8-inches
Length: 13½-inches
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: £375.00
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attention to areas like the
nipple recesses in the cylinder
and the hammer channel. I
removed the trigger guard
but there was negligible dirt
under there. When it was
completely dry, I put a drop
of oil into the cylinder locking
bolt hole and another on
the base of the hammer.
Conclusion
Although I am a die-hard Colt
fan, it was good to get to
grips with a Remington again
and I can understand why
this pistol gave Colt some
stiff competition during and
after the American Civil War.
Granted, you are not getting
Pedersoli quality with this gun
but then again you are not
paying a Pedersoli price, and
for a stainless-steel pistol this
is good value for money. Quite
who the ‘commemorative’
theme will appeal to, I am
not sure, but if you want
something just a bit different
then check this one out. GM
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AC GUNS ................................................132
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ALAN RHONE .................................182-189
ANGLIA TACKLE & GUN..........................78
ANIMAL TRANSIT BOXES..........................94
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BATTLE ORDERS.....................................249
BH STEEL TARGET...................................18
BICESTER TARGET....................................77
BLACKWOOD OUTDOORS.......................129
BLASER .....................................................17
BLUE FOX GLADE .................................132
BRATTONSOUND ENGINEERING...............12
BRITISH SHOOTING SHOW ........................9
BROMLEY FAIR.......................................242
BROWNING CLOTHING.............................50
BROWNING INTERNATIONAL ...................33
BSA GUNS..........................................65, 83
BY SWORD & MUSKET............................12
C HGSS.......................................................204
C&G FIREARMS.......................................139
CAMBRAI MILITARIA ...............................239
CASSTROM.................................................22
CHATHAM MILITARIA ..............................225
CHELMSFORD MILITARIA........................225
CHESHIRE GUNROOM ..............................99
CHICHESTER ARMOURY....................78, 100
CHRIS JOHNSON.....................................248
CITY AIR WEAPONS..................................79
CITY AIR WEAPONS - LINCOLN ..............82
CPG DESIGN ............................................20
CRAWFORDS SHOOTING SUPPLIES...86,106
CRAWLEY SURPLUS..................................64
D SCOTT COUNTRY.................10, 23, 26, 125
D&B MILITARIA .............................122, 247
DAI LEISURE ............................................25
DHUSTONE................................................41
DPT EURO .............................................122
DR BOB GUN BITS..................................78
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HISTORIC FIREARMS...............................196
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