Alexandra Henton

John Buchan

  • May 17, 2016

John Buchan (1875-1940) penned more than a hundred books, including historical studies and novels, biographies and the adventures for which he was best known, including The Thirty-Nine Steps. His 40…

Perazzi Ribless Game

  • May 1, 2016

The Perazzi Ribless Game over-and-under, developed by Sportarm of Dorchester, is lighter than most of the maker’s guns and slightly unnerving in the lack of a sighting rib. But with…

Anti-hunting social media

  • April 8, 2016

Anti-hunting sentiment is nothing new, but the medium of social media ramps up the vitriol to unscaled, and altogether unpleasant, new heights. Following the weekend where a tragic accident in…

Game Fair guns. All lined up.

  • March 21, 2016

UPDATE 31/03/16: Countrylive File! has announced it is not an anti-shooting show. Read the story on Shooting UK. The Field and Country Fair, 10-12 June 2016, is looking forward to…

The April 2016 issue of The Field

  • March 17, 2016

Why we LOVE labradors – and does colour make a difference? are over-and-unders really better than side-by-sides – the editor dispels the myths; what happens when hunts go visiting –…

MK60 Miroku 20-bores

  • March 5, 2016

The MK60 Miroku 20-bores are quite the bargain in today’s market. Michael Yardley has positive first impressions of both the aesthetic and specification and, after a go on the skeet…

February 2016 cover

  • January 21, 2016

Driven boar – rifles and kit to bag the beasts of the dark forests; hard case to crack – top luggage to protect shotguns; hunting for fun – girls go…

Jan 2016 cover

  • December 17, 2015

Crumpling the steeple scrapers – top techniques for January cocks; hunting the hidden gems – follow hounds where you wouldn’t expect; Imperial Camel Corps – Allan mallinson salutes the brigade’s…