guns & gear

The experts at Sporting Shooter test new rifles, hunting gear, new ammo & accessories, as well as classic pistols & collectables.

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The Universal Load Carrier

This shows the "bug-out" fastening clips that are on the waist and shoulder straps of the ULC, allowing instant jettisoning of the pack.

This Universal Load Carrier is just the ticket to man-pack building materials in to that site to erect that hunting shack.

ammo & accessories »

Timberline Bush Guide Hatchet/Skinner Combo

The Timberline combo includes knife and hatchet, but the twinned sheath has been dropped in favour of individual ones.

Timberline's heavy-duty yet handy knife and hatchet set prove to be good companions.

rifles »

Howa 1500: Howa-Hogue Buffalo Camo Varminter

The renowned Howa 1500 is now available in a variety of actions with barrels of different lengths and a choice of eight different stock styles in standard calibres at a moderate price.

pistols & collectables »

9mm Colt 1911 due in May

Aussie exclusive: the 1911 will be available in 9mm for the first time since 1990.

Made exclusively for the Australian market, Colt’s new Government 1911 9mm semi-auto pistol will arrive in Australia in May.

how to » hunting skills »

Avoid danger when hunting

New writer Gavin Adams has a wealth of bush hunting and fishing experience and here advises on potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them.