Sporting Shooter

Sporting Shooter is the magazine for those who love the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. It’s at the very heart of the sport, put together by keen hunters who understand what readers want in the way of information and entertainment related to their activity. Sporting Shooter contains a mix of hunting stories, firearm test reports, technical advice, reloading data, product reviews and lots more.

Sporting Shooter

Centrefire Hunting Rifles • This year there has been a number of new pace-setting centrefire rifles introduced, chambered for hot new cartridges that produce the flattest trajectory, coupled with exceptional accuracy.

Riflescopes • It’s no secret that a good riflescope will make you a better shot so choosing the correct riflescope to suit your firearm and calibre requires careful consideration. With a large variety of makes and models come a huge variety of magnifications, reticle types and styles to suit target shooters, hunters, long range shooters and spotlighters. The following is a look at some of the latest makes and models available.

Hunting Rimfires • An unusually high number of rimfire rifles are new to the market in 2021 with models for formal competition, small game hunting and short range varminting. They include affordable .22 fun gun models for beginners to new .17s.

Centrefire Rifle Ammunition • In developing its new range of beltless magnums, Nosler and Winchester have challenged Hornady for the lead in rifle ballistic and cartridge design with two new iconic ultra—high velocity 27 calibres.

Accessories • Sometimes it ain’t just about huntin’ and shootin’, like when you have to lug a pack of meat or a trophy or drive to your campsite. Here we look to help you cover those products which contribute to a great end result in the field.

Hunting Air Rifles • The airgun scene today is filled with tradition and innovation-in the sense of traditional quality and craftsmanship and innovation in the form of powerful pre-charged pneumatic long range air rifles designed for hunters and competitors.

Binoculars & Spotting Scopes • Today’s binoculars and spotting scopes come in a huge variety of makes, models and styles. While good binoculars and spotting scopes are the eyes of a hunter and equally at home for target shooting, some new models also offer range finding capability and lots more. When considering a new pair, remember quality optics will also assist in reducing eye fatigue, particularly when used for prolonged periods of time so choose carefully.

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Field Shotguns • Over-Under shotguns have a rich heritage spanning considerable time, but although they are prolific in Europe, some fine guns are being produced using modern CNC machinery and minimum hand work to make fine guns that has seen Turkey emerge as a major force.

Hunting Bullets • Various companies’ engineers have been working for several years to develop bullets to compete in the longrange hunting arena. This has given us bullets such as the Nosler AccuBond Long Range, and the Berger Extreme Outer Limits with a G1 B.C rating of .706.

Gun Shop Listing • Whether you live close to a gun shop or in a rural or remote area where mail order is your only option, the “Buyer's Guide-Gun Shop Listing” will help you locate your nearest outlet. If you know of one in your area we’ve missed and could include in next years round-up feel free to contact us with details.