Michael Yardley

EJ Churchill Coronet over-and-under review

February 24, 2014

Mike Yardley struggles to fault the EJ Churchill Coronet over-and-under shotgun in his review: it is well designed, shoots well and offers value for money

Holland & Holland Royal 12-bore over-and-under review

November 13, 2013

Of course Holland & Holland is expensive but this Royal 12-bore over-and-under shotgun has a special quality

Fabarm Classis 20-bore, boxlock ejector side-by-side review

May 10, 2013

A lightweight side-by-side ejector this modest shotgun is handy. Great for walked up game for driven partridge

Purdey 20-Bore Sporter

March 8, 2013

A fine over-and-under shotgun made with Pergugini & Visini, this sporting gun is still a Purdey

Verney Carron Sagittaire 20-bore shotgun review

February 18, 2013

A 20 bore over-and-under from French gunmakers Verney Carron

Beretta 692 Sporter review

January 23, 2013

Beretta's best-shooting sporting gun to date proves the Italian gunmaker remains on top form

William Powell Marquis 20-bore

October 18, 2012

This 20-bore side-by-side sidelock ejector from William Powell shoots splendidly, thanks to good design coupled with gunmaking that’s sound in all departments

Lightweight Guns

July 9, 2012

If your shotgun is lighter is it easier to shoot or should game shots follow clay shooters by choosing a heavier gun whether it's a 12-bore or 20-bore?