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Rifles: expert reviews, buying guides and advice for every discipline
Choosing the right rifle is one of the most significant decisions a shooter makes. Get it right and it will serve you for decades. Get it wrong and it costs you time, money and frustration in the field.
Rifle Shooter’s rifles section delivers the independent, in-depth reviews and buying advice you need to choose with confidence. Our experienced team of reviewers tests the latest centrefire and rimfire rifles across every discipline – deer stalking, long-range target shooting, foxing, pest control and driven boar – assessing accuracy, build quality, trigger, ergonomics and value.
We cover rifles across every price point, from accessible entry-level options for newcomers to premium builds from the world’s finest makers. Brands tested include Tikka, Sako, Remington, Browning, Blaser, Mauser, Ruger and Weatherby.
Whatever your quarry, your discipline or your budget – the right rifle is here.
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Rifles
Bergara Premier CIMA Pro: Is this the ultimate lightweight hunting rifle?
From the hills to the woods: see why the Bergara Premier CIMA Pro stands out. We cover specs, carbon-fibre tech, and first impressions of this premium hunting rifle
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GearAnschütz 1761 Classic: Rabbiting royalty
With its compact format and crisp trigger, the Anschütz 1761 provides Bruce Potts with unmatched reliability and accuracy for some serious vermin control
By Robert Hardy
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Centrefire product reviewsSako 90 Finnlight review
Bruce Potts reviews the new Sako 90 Finnlight. Lightweight, accurate and durable, it’s a superb all-round stalking rifle for British hunters.
By Bruce Potts
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RiflesTikka T3x Ace Review
Tikka’s Ace series of rifles combine a smooth T3x action, precision trigger and a highly adaptable chassis system, making these guns an outstanding choice for competitive and practical shooters. Bru...
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RiflesCZ Trail in .300 Blackout
Bruce Potts tries out the CZ Trail, a compact and versatile rifle that blends tactical design with lightweight portability, making it ideal for stalking in tough terrain
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RiflesTake it to the limit
Despite its low velocity and arched trajectory, the .22 LR is more accurate and versatile than you might think. Mark Ripley sees what it can do at long range
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RiflesAn Icelandic saga
A relentless search across Iceland’s volcanic landscapes takes Simon K Barr to the ultimate prize – a mature bull reindeer and an unforgettable hunting experience
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RiflesAffordable innovation
ATA, well known for its shotguns, has entered the bolt-action centrefire rifle market with a range of well-designed, cost-effective options. Bruce Potts gives his opinion
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Rifles5 of the best stalking rifles
Bruce Potts recommends five meticulously engineered rifles across a range of budgets, each of which offers unique features for the discerning stalker.
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RiflesPrecision and safety
Sven Hughes attended the NRA’s Probationary Course to see how novices are turned into proficient rifle shooters. His initial disbelief transformed into bullseyes
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