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Prime assets
Patrick Hook on how to obtain and then keep your permissions in the face of stern competition
Dot the i's and cross the t's
In the third instalment of his series on stalking, Charles Smith-Jones talks about applying for a firearms certificate
Dark horse of high-end optics
Tom Cackett explains why the Leica Amplus 6 stands out with its exceptional quality and affordable price
Redefining deerstalking
Tom Cackett reviews the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35, a compact thermal unit that is enhancing his stalking experience
Spotlight on female models
Rachel Draper asks: should you be shooting a \"ladies' gun\"?
Strange days
Geoff Garrod on spring drilling, but not as he has ever known it
A hunter to the fibre of his being
Robert Morgan looks at the fascinating life of one of the 19th century’s most notable adventurers and his premature end
Copper-bottomed!
Richard Faulks says the brass and copper bullet developed by the Simpson brothers and EPA could be the answer to stalkers’ non-lead prayers
Signs and declarations
Jon Snowdon highlights what a carcass inspection should entail to ensure deer meat is fit to enter the food chain
Forest clearance
Tom Cackett heads to Sherwood and the Thoresby Estate to seek out some wild lowland reds
Every widthways
In the second of his new series on how to become a deerstalker, Charles Smith-Jones helps you figure out the alternatives when it comes to choosing the right rifle calibre for your needs
Hunting high and low
Paul Quagliana restocks his freezer after a chance encounter and a bit of detective work
Supply and demand
Patrick Hook takes a look at how the cull of one predator leads to the growth of another
Adventures of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley and his dogs have been on a wild and emotional ride but are hoping for a return to normality
Don't be a dummy
Nick Ridley on the perils of taking marketing blurb at face value
Hedge fundamentals
Fran Ardley looks at coaching your dog to negotiate the obstacles it will encounter when retrieving
Take the field
Geoff Garrod enlists the help of three friends to try to reduce the numbers feeding with gusto on the estate farm's crops
Relaxing breaks in the Cotswolds
Jasper Fellows discovers the friendly atmosphere and beautiful sight lines of Edgehill Shooting Ground
High jinks and high seats
Tony Bracci gets to grips with some unusual jobs on his new shoot, with plenty of surprises afoot
As if from nowhere
After a lean spell, Peter Theobald can't believe his luck when the pigeons return unexpectedly to his patch, and in satisfyingly large numbers
For the record
Tom Sykes runs through some more tips and tricks to make the most out of your trail cameras
Home and dry
Jasper Fellows investigates the benefits of off-range training and discovers the bright future of digital training aids
Pride of place
Robert Morgan on the enduring fascination and passion the Welsh sword has inspired over generations
Standard setter
Charles Smith-Jones believes the beautifully made Miroku MK38 is a top-class gun of choice for any serious Sporting clay shooter and good value for money, too
Treasures of history
George Wallace does some digging into his old 1902 Rigby rifle and discovers its storied 20th-century past
Winchester Diamond Grade
Becky McKenzie says this solid old-timer really shines and is worth anybody's time and money
Express delivery
Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges
Against the grain
Bruce Potts highlights problems he has identified when converting from lead to non-lead bullets in a rimfire and outlines his concerns about this
Shoot north for the show
Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May
In the field
Sporting Gun keeps you abreast of the gadgets and clothes to enhance enjoyment of your sport