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Gamo Shadow IGT Air Rifle

GAMO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers has a new break- barrel-gun with an advanced gas-ram system, which together with new high-tech pellets gives a consistent level of performance

Practical Reloading - Making the .243 Perform on Big Game

My friend Ken Harding bought a Kimber Model 84M Classic Select in .243 for his partner recently and it brought back memories of the good old days over 50 years ago when I used the .243 on all manner of game with great success.

Lightforce .30-06 Ace Precision Rifle

APRS, the rifle manufacturing division of Lightforce Australia is offering a series of rifles: Hunter, Varmint and LR Precision.

Ruger’s Gunsite Scout

This Scout is a versatile hunting tool built on the rugged, reliable Ruger M77 action and chambered in .308 Winchester. If you’re looking for a lightweight, fast-handling, quick-pointing accurate carbine for deer and pigs, you’ll not go past this one

A legendary lever gun rides again

Today's Western Action buffs can ride the range with Pedersoli's modern replica of the classic lever-action Winchester Model 71.

Browning's new era X-Bolt Hunter

The Browning X-Bolt rifle which is a natural progression following the success of the original A-Bolt and A-Bolt II. We test the Browning X-Bolt Hunter.

Schultz & Larsen Victory

The Schultz & Larsen Victory, with switch barrels, is made as well as its predecessors.

Bergara Scout Single-Shot Carbine

The well-crafted Spanish single-shot, break-open Bergara is designed to handle centrefire cartridges reliably and accurately.

Dakota 76 Safari-Grade .375 H&H A real class act

Basically the Dakota 76 is a derivative of the Mauser 98 which influenced the Winchester Model 70. An amalgam of two legendary rifles,this classic combines the best features of both.

Browning's indestructible X-Bolt stainless st Stainless Stalker

Browning’s X-Bolt is available in the hard-hunting Stainless Stalker model that’s ideal for use in extreme weather conditions.

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Maximum loads and other concerns

A maximum load is a predicted maximum powder charge, and while it can be an overload, it’s not quite as dangerous as many reloaders imagine it to be.