The Regals, a new stable of over-and-under guns by Rizzini, are a significant step in the evolution of the range. Michael Yardley finds the Grand Rizzini Grand Regal 20-bore gets his vote. For more from Rizzini, read our review of the Rizzini Exmoor RB 32in 12-bore – a big beast…
With outstanding first impressions and proving itself as fun as it is stylish, Michael Yardley finds himself putting the William & Son .410 straight to the top of his Lottery list. For more from William & Son, read about the William & Son pigeon gun, a sculpture in metal and…
The new Rigby Rising Bite shotgun is the first made with the ‘rising bite’ sidelock action for more than 100 years. Michael Yardley discovers why this intriguing system is being re-introduced, as he puts the new gun through its paces. For more London best guns, read Michael Yardley’s review of…
Michael Yardley finds himself impressed with the Luciano Bosis hammer gun. There is a simplicity and elegance to shooting with a hammer gun, and this is quality at a very attainable price. For more high quality guns at excellent prices, read Michael Yardley’s review of the Cogswell & Harrison 20-bore…
With less than £5000 to spend you can buy an excellent sporting shotgun
The Holland and Holland Sporting Deluxe proves itself a thoroughbred in every department. Michael Yardley’s first impressions are of a long, elegant gun but shooting it proves this stunning example of the 32in 20-bore concept warrants a hefty price tag. If you have less cash to splash, read about the…
Interest in “camp” rifles is surging. Whether it reflects a return to our hunter-gatherer instincts or whether it is simply that they represent a fun alternative to traditional bolt-action, scoped rifles it is difficult to say. Certainly, there is something appealing about a rifle small enough to fit in a…
The Purdey Woodward .410 is a dainty over-and-under. At only 5lb 2oz the Purdey Woodward .410 over-and-under is one of two exciting new Purdey guns I shot recently at the West London Shooting Grounds. (The other, a Damas 20-bore side-by-side – the first Damas side-by-side – will appear in these pages shortly.)…
Of course Holland & Holland is expensive but this Royal 12-bore over-and-under shotgun has a special quality
The Hushpower .410 sound-moderated pumpgun...perfet for rabbit shooting
