Fieldtester looks deeper, so you choose smarter
It’s the Crackshot springer race: three of the top airgunners from online and Devon airgun shop Crackshot race each other with break-barrel, sidelever and underlever airguns. Who is the fastest to load and fire five pellets? For more from Crackshot, visit Share.google/yrwBqfuTzEj4lVVml To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 840,
youtu.be/_E7tDLblJiI Luise Janniche founded Tuffies dogbeds in 2000. Here’s how it has grown to become a premium brand for professional dog owners and the wider public alike. Click here for more from Tuffies More about gundogs here:
We are on a young farmers’ shoot near Colchester in Essex. Charlie Morton has invited his agri-mates to come and enjoy his family’s pheasant and partridge shoot. One of the guns, George Lawrence, is trying out a new shotgun shell which incorporates the benefits of Bioammo with the new lead-free
John Myhill has a dream – a dream to go deerstalking with a stylish ‘kipplauf’ rifle. Here’s how he bought one, prepared it and took it out for the first time. For Purdey, go to Purdey.com, and watch our film about their new shop here: YouTube.com/watch?v=MhC-ilEN3Sc For Rifleman Firearms, go
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaFWy_ph1Ls Airgunning stocking-filler ideas from James Head at Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot. Visit Crackshot.online More from James and Crackshot here:
Hog hunting tactics: equipment and approach for night operations Feral hogs have become one of the most destructive invasive species across the southern United States, causing billions in agricultural damage annually. Unlike traditional game animals, hogs can be hunted year-round in most states with few restrictions. This has created a
youtu.be/MhC-ilEN3Sc The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have officially opened Purdey’s new gun shop in Berkshire. The Royal couple went to the Royal Berkshire Shooting School to open the shop, which has been seven years in the planning. Purdey took over the shop in 2018. TRH the Duke and Duchess
James Head from Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot looks at the pros and cons of two of his top-selling PCPs, the Weihrauch HW100 and the Daystate Revere. For more from Crackshot, click here To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 832, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain832 More from Crackshot here:
Gamekeepers’ favourite, the Can-Am Traxter, will see the launch of a new model in 2026. The HD11 represents a ground-up overhaul of the V-twin HD9 and HD10 models, both launched in 2022. Prices for Can-Am’s new HD11 model in both four wheels and six wheels, start at under £25,000, nearly
by Guy Singleton Firstly, a huge thank you to Fieldsports Britain and S&H for the backpack. Out of 256 entrants, I was the lucky winner of this competition. And what a prize. The backpack is well made, with quality materials and stitching. It is a nice tactile material, which, despite being
Terry Doe is shooting a faithful reproduction of the classic Webley Mk VI revolver, now available as a CO2 powered pellet pistol. As a confirmed air rifle enthusiast, he is discovering a whole new world of pistol plinking fun – and he says it will improve his rifle shooting technique
Now that autumn is here, Terry Doe runs through his choice of hunting clothing to keep you comfortable and effective in the field no matter what the weather throws at you. See the Jack Pyke range at JackPyke.co.uk To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 828, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain828 More with
James Head from Crackshot compares two of his top selling night vision scopes, the HIKMicro Alpex 4K Lite LRF and the Pixfra Volans V850 LRF, listing their pros and cons. For more about Crackshot go to Crackshot.online More from Crackshot here:
There are more than 30,000 female shotgun shooters in the UK, and the number is growing all the time. Choosing the right gun to get started is crucial – but what gun is the right choice for a woman? We’re out with the Dynamic Ladies Shooting Club on a fun
New or secondhand? Ian Hodge from Cornish and online gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports explains the advantages of paying for a new gun – not least that you can save the VAT if you are a farmer or pest controller. For more from Ian, click here To watch all of Fieldsports
The team at Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot get together to see which is the quickest PCP magazine to load: is it the Air Arms system, the Weihrauch version, or the one from Daystate/Brocock? Find out which wins… For more about Crackshot, click here To watch all of Fieldsports
Ian Hodge from Cornish and online gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports sells a lot of optics. He says what’s happening to the markets for modern day/night vision and thermal scopes compared to traditional glass riflescopes. For more from Ian Hodge Fieldsports, click here To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 817,
Crackshot’s James Head compares two of the most popular – and fun – BB air pistols on the market. Air pistol shooting is an Olympic sport, with Team GB winning medals. Indeed, Team GB’s shooting medals put the sport about half way up the medal table of all sports in
Ian Hodge has a wide cartridge selection at his shop in Cornwall, Ian Hodge Fieldsports. So, how do you choose the right cartridge for you? He explains how to ‘read’ a room full of cartridges in a gunshop. For more from Ian Hodge, visit G.co/kgs/D6y1Ex5 To watch all of Fieldsports
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX9URBwM7OA Charlie Jacoby and David Wright visit Browning HQ at Liège in Belgium where the company is marking the 100th anniversary of its B25 shotgun, the first industrialised over-and-under shotgun ever produced, created by the American inventor John Moses Browning. For more on Browning and the B25 see Browning.eu/To watch
James Head from Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot compares two budget PCPs: the Walther RM8 and the Gamo Phox. For more from Crackshot, click here To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 810, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain810 Watch more from Crackshot:
Ian Hodge from Ian Hodge Fieldsports looks at PCPs for under £500, and compares the Gamo GX40 with the Webley Eagle. For more from Ian Hodge, click here To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 808, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain808 More from Ian Hodge here:
youtu.be/b9Wqh4ijrsw Phil Ogden talks through his popular sika sack, which costs £129.95 – a bag designed to help you take an entire sika deer carcase off the hill. Click here for more about roe and sika sacks from Ogden’s Shooting Supplies.
James Head from online and Devon airgun shop Crackshot puts the AirMaks Krait up against Brocock Pathfinder, and says which one he prefers. For more from Crackshot, go to g.co/kgs/4S8zVMa To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 807, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain807 More from Crackshot:
Peter Foster who runs Wagstaff Watches, which specialises in watches for country people, explains where his company came from and what makes a great rural timepiece. Click here for the Wagstaff ‘Gloucestershire’ watch priced at £379.
Traps are a popular way to get rid of rats and other pests in town and countryside. Ian Hodge of West Country shop Ian Hodge Fieldsports runs through some of the top selling types he offers, with a bit of advice about how to get the best results. Find Ian
Be James Bond on the rats. James Head from airgun specialist Crackshot talks through air rifles with skeleton stocks and compares two of the market leaders: the SMK CP2 with the Webley Nemesis X. For more from Crackshot, go to g.co/kgs/j9Sdc3b To watch all of #FieldsportsBritain, episode 803, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain803
What kit does a professional deer manager take on every outing? Niall Rowantree goes through the contents of his Napier Roe Sack: gloves, knife, saw and more. Find out about the services Niall offers at Deerman.co.uk To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 800, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain800 More with Niall Rowantree
Two of the top Turkish makes, Yildiz and ATA, are taking the UK shotgun market by storm. Ian Hodge from Cornwall and online gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports runs through their pros and cons. For more from Ian Hodge Fieldsports, go to G.co/kgs/pZowhG6 To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 796,
Charlie asks his dad, Martin Jacoby, to review the Kite APC Stabilized binoculars and say whether they are suitable for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, as he is. More optics reviews on Fieldtester
James Head from Devon and online airgun centre Crackshot compares two of his best-selling day-night scopes, the similarly priced HIK Micro Alpex and Pard DS35, and explains which one he would choose and why. Find Crackshot at Crackshot.uk To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 797, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain797 More from
Beretta and Tikka are part of the same manufacturing group, their rifles are different, but they go head-to-head on price. Ian Hodge from Cornish and online gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports explains what’s to like about each – and says which one is his favourite. For more about Ian Hodge Fieldsports,
youtu.be/81Pu3igZ-GU Ever fancied a slingshot made of mammoth ivory? John Jeffries makes beautiful catapults in collaboration with Emberleaf Knives, some of them for more than £1,000. Find John on Facebook More catapults here:
You can win £6,000-worth of airguns and airgun kit in Crackshot’s 2025 prize draw in aid of a children’s hospice and a mental health charity. You can buy tickets online, at Crackshot’s own shop – visit g.co/kgs/h5HGPds – and at the British Shooting Show, where the draw will take place
Terry Doe has a new favourite pair of boots: The Lowland from Jack Pyke. He finds them lightweight and comfortable to wear all day, with grippy soles that don’t clog with mud. See the Jack Pyke range at JackPyke.co.uk To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 792, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain792 More
Did you know that in New Zealand the “Doughroaster” is the guy left to tend the fire when out hunting? Will Hogan explains that not only is this warm technical fleece from Swazi perfect for firegazing, it also works out beating or stalking, and because of its subtle looks, you
Ian Hodge from Cornish and online gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports looks at the differences and similarities between the two big shotgun launches of 2025: the Browning 825 and the Beretta 688. For more from Ian Hodge Fieldsports, go to IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk Find him on Facebook Facebook.com/IanHodgeFieldsports and Instagram Instagram.com/ianhodgefieldsports To watch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWoTju92oA8 Terry Doe has been shooting the Webley Eagle PCP air rifle – and he is impressed. He reckons it’s solidly built, reliable, and one of the most accurate .22 airguns he has used. He runs through its features, and offers a couple of tips to help you get the
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn_sZqe5gAg Here’s what British gunshop owners have to say about the new Browning 825 shotgun. They try it out on a simulated game shooting day in Essex. To watch this gun in action on grey partridges, go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/browningpartridges Thanks to Seabrook Sporting for the sim game day Thanks to
When it launched the new 825, Browning had firm views about how it should improve the old 725. Browning head of shotguns Lionel Neuville tells Charlie about Browning’s design thinking. Watch the 825 in action here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-PZBBoA43M The new 825 shotgun from Browning is a 100-year project. It started with the B25, designed by John Moses Browning in 1925, then took shape as the 125, 325, 425, 525 and 725. Gun writers Laurent Bedu and Michael Yardley, with help from Browning head of shotguns Lionel Neuville,
youtu.be/GHPxyUHj_30 South African company Badger Ammunition has brought out its Titan range of big game cartridges in .375H&H. There are two types: the Titan MonoMoly 304gr EXBT and the Titan 300gr MonoMoly CSFB. Zaakir Badat tries them out in South Africa and says what he thinks of them. Visit BadgerAmmunition.co.za/rifle.html
youtu.be/Fv24ZjTUTRI The Spanish-made Bergara rifle company is making its pitch as a reliable African big game rifle. Zaakir Badat tries it out in South Africa and says what he thinks of it. Visit Bergara.online See our film buffalo hunting film: youtu.be/C9zBhMaAm8s
youtu.be/c0PvuQoAki8 Fumbling with cartridges is not what you want to do when dangerous game is charging you. The Northern Cape Professional Hunting School has made up a simple, plastic cartridge fast-loader for double rifles. This item is not available in the shops. To enquire about it, contact Mynhard via NCPH.co.za See
youtu.be/_omUOX1G-8I The noise of clips and swivels on your rifle sling can spook buffalo. The Northern Cape Professional Hunting School has made up these leather slings that slide on and off your rifle – in this case a double rifle. This slide-on, slide-off sling is not available in the shops. To
Will Hogan from Swazi shows the latest version of the Wapiti XP jacket, with new features that make it ideal for the game shooter. He says it’s great for deerstalking too. Find out more at Swazi.com To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 787, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain787 More with Swazi here
youtu.be/qxyi7YrwXMg We visit the Heym factory in Germany, talk to Büchsenmachermeister or master gunsmith Rico Stephan about how Heym makes its famous lightweight double, and South African dangerous game specialist Mynhard Herholdt, who runs the Northern Cape Professional Hunting School, explains why he chooses Heym doubles. For more, go to
Santa’s favourite elf, James Head from Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot, says what he would like to get in his Christmas stocking this year. Check out Crackshot on the web at Crackshot.uk or find them on X @Crackshot1_ and Facebook @Crackshot1 To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 786,
When Fieldsports Channel’s Dan Chart wanted to introduce his young son to airgunning, he enlisted the help of the legend that is Terry Doe. Terry broke with orthodoxy and suggested a PCP, the Precihole Minotaur from Air Arms. He explains why, and how it worked out for Dan’s lad. See
It’s Christmas, and Ian has his stocking out and his Santa hat atop his head. It’s time to run through the perfect gifts for the shooter in your life. For more from Ian, visit IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 785, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain785 More with Ian Hodge here
