Fieldtester looks deeper, so you choose smarter
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
Cai ap Bryn has always worn Deerhunter clothing as it is comfortable, durable and affordable. After a morning’s stalk he explains why the Game Pro Lite jacket and trousers are ideal for all sorts of hunting from wildfowling to deer stalking. You can win Deerhunter Game Pro clothing like Cai
Airgunning legend Terry Doe continues his All The Gear series with a look at the affordable Pixfra Mile 2 range of thermal monoculars, which he reckons are invaluable for any type of hunting. Find Pixfra on Facebook and Instagram Thomas Jacks are on Facebook, Instagram, and at TJ-Focus.co.uk To watch
Terry Doe has been testing the gamechanging Skout Epoch air rifle in the latest episode of All The Gear. The gun’s innovative design takes airguns to the next level, offering superb accuracy and features like adjustable regulator pressure, interchangeable barrels, and a groundbreaking new valve system. Terry is hugely impressed,
In the latest episode of All The Gear, Terry Doe has thoroughly tested the RTI Arms P-3 air rifle – both the compact and the full-length version. He is very impressed with the rifle’s performance, but suggests you think carefully about which model is best suited to your type of
In the first of a new series, All The Gear, Terry Doe demonstrates the amazing new DNT Optics ThermNight riflescope. It’s a multispectral scope, meaning it combines day, night and thermal vision. You can cycle through the different views at the press of a button, and there is picture-in-picture mode
Paul Childerley is deerstalking in the bogs of Ireland, so soggy legs are pretty much guaranteed – yet he stayed bone dry thanks to his Swazi overtrousers. Not only that, but with high tick levels on the moorland the trousers provided another layer of protection from the disease carrying insects.
For fun plinking at tin cans and toy soldiers in the garden, you can’t beat an air pistol that looks and works just like the real thing, whether that’s a cowboy six-shooter or a Colt 1911 semi-auto. James Head from Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot runs through the options
Ian Hodge says that more and more of his customers are choosing to buy one rifle for all their deerstalking, and the .308 is a popular calibre as it can deal with all six of the UK’s deer species. He picks out the most popular value-for-money options that he sells
James Head from Devon and online airgun centre Crackshot explains why you might need to fit a moderator to your airgun, and how to choose the best one to suit your needs and budget. Find Crackshot online at Crackshot.uk More from Crackshot here:
Lewis Macfarlane showcases the Bergara B14 Stoke, a centrefire rifle that’s been designed from the ground up for smaller statured shooters, with a shorter stock and fore-end, and a pistol grip optimised for small hands. It is still a capable rifle for stalking or vermin control, and ideal for new
Ian Hodge talks through what clothes sell to women who go shooting, from fun to functional. Some of these items are now in the Ian Hodge Fieldsports sale. Check Ian’s website IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk More from Ian Hodge Fieldsports here:
Bergara’s man in the UK, Lewis MacFarlane, talks about the Bergara Crest Carbon fullbore rifle – the one with the ‘aggressive’ palm swell. For more from Bergara via distributor Artemis Outdoors, visit Bit.ly/aobergara To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 769, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain769 More from Bergara here:
James Head from Crackshot compares a Daystate Red Wolf HP 60 ft/lb, a Daystate Wolverine R 30 ft/lb and a BRK Ghost 30 ft/lb. For more from Crackshot, visit G.co/kgs/PVN44v8 More from Crackshot here:
Future hunting tech: Niall Rowantree and David head to HIKMicro HQ in China to see for themselves the exciting new technology we’ll be using for hunting scopes, spotters and yes, even drones, in the next few years. They are seriously impressed by the sheer scale of the operation, as well
Terry Doe mostly shoots high-tech PCP air rifles, but when it comes to fun and relaxation he turns to a great little break-barrel springer like the Accumax from ASI. It is well made and accurate, comes in three different stock finishes, and has a clever anti-resonance system inside to reduce
Tom Davies tries out his new Rushbrooke knife gralloching two roe deer, and explains what he likes about it. Go to RushbrookeKnifeCompany.com To watch the knife in action, go to YouTube For more about Tom’s venison business, go to DartmoorDeerServices.com To watch all of Fieldsports Britain, episode 766, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain766
Ian Hodge Fieldsports supports three clayshooters. Ian talks about that and how the clayshooting market is moving on.
The sponsored clayshooters are:
Lee Johns
Barny Jackson
Denzil Grose
Tom Davies of Dartmoor Deer Services takes a look at the Pulsar Telos LRF XL50, a thermal imaging monocular he uses for foxshooting and deerstalking. For more, go to ThomasJacks.co.uk For Dartmoor Deer Services, visit Bit.ly/ddsvenison More thermal and night vision kit here
You have your airgun, your scope and your pellets. If you’re going hunting you will need a few more bits of kit. James Head from Crackshot says what you need before heading out into the field, for a budget of under £300. For more from Crackshot, go to Crackshot.uk To
The Webley & Scott Imperial side-by-side shotgun is a nod back to the company’s heritage, with a modern feel, says Ryan Charlton of distributors Highland Outdoors. The Imperial follows traditional lines, with colour-hardened action and sideplates, nicely blued barrels, Prince of Wales stock and splinter fore-end – yet it is
How far away would you shoot a rabbit with a .22 rimfire? 50 yards? 60? Maybe even 80? That’s nothing to Robert Bucknell’s gamekeeper friend, Jon Cook. He’s happy taking them at 200 yards. That is possible thanks to a new scope he bought recently. It’s an Arken Zulus HD
What reloading components and equipment do you need a Firearms Certificate to buy? And how many rounds can you load and keep at any given time? Bedfordshire deer manager and gamekeeper Paul Childerley talks to our anonymous reloading expert about how to reload your rifle ammo while staying on the
Many PCP airguns now have a chassis system so, like a rimfire or centrefire rifle, you can add all sorts of extras to aid shooting and personalise your gun. For some great suggestions, we visit Dan Bib at Shooting Sports UK’s shop at Oakedge Shooting Ground in Staffordshire, which caters
Robin Shedden of Cluny Country reviews the Zeiss LRP range – illuminated reticle riflescopes that are great for both hunting and target shooting. They are designed for long range shooting, although equally good at 100 yards, and even have parallax adjustment down to 15 metres. Optically they are the equivalent
Ryan Charlton of distributors Highland Outdoors runs through the features of the astoundingly lightweight – at just 4.7 lbs – Howa Superlite rifle. Find out more at Highland Outdoors HighlandOutdoors.co.uk More rifle reviews here
Ian Hodge from Cornish gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports compares and contrasts two budget PCPs that are ideal for dealing with garden pests: the Stoeger XM1 Bullpup and the ATA Airborne. For more from Ian Hodge, visit IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk More from Ian Hodge here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IyjA_z1QNQ The A-Tac bipod from Tier One is supremely adjustable, with interchangeable feet and a variety of mounting options so it’s easy to swap from one rifle to another. It is available with carbon fibre or aluminium legs. Ryan Charlton from the distributors Highland Outdoors runs through the bipod’s features
James Head from Devon and online airgun shop Crackshot looks at the different options available for PCPs, and makes his recommendations for hand pump type, bottle size and whether to go cheap or expensive on your own compressor. For more from Crackshot, go to Crackshot.uk More on airguns here
Shooting Sports UK has a shop at Oakedge Shooting Ground in Staffordshire, which caters for every type of shooter including airgunners. As well as the clay shooting, there’s a six-lane airgun range which you can hire by the hour or by the day. Matt Clay walks us through the facilities
Traditional spotting scopes are heavy, bulky, and need a tripod to give the best results. Swarovski has launched two new lightweight, compact spotting scopes, the STC and ATC, with 17-40x magnification. Cluny Country’s Robbie Shedden says this means you can have high magnification on the move, transforming your stalking experience.
The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers has issued new certificates honouring the work of the UK’s top gunmakers. In the first ceremony of its kind, held at the London Proof House, the master and officers of the Gunmakers, which received its royal charter in 1637, handed out certificates to the cream
www.youtube.com/watch?v=08HyzCGrZBE The Spartan Javelin is a modern take on the bipod for your rifle. Ryan Charlton of distributors Highland Outdoors explains that it’s lightweight, slips in a pocket, adjustable, and with its magnetic attachment system it’s quick and easy to deploy. Find out more at Highland Outdoors
James Head of Crackshot selects two PCPs priced at £399. They are basic but, he says, there’s no compromise on accuracy. They do the job. For more from Crackshot, visit Crackshot.uk To watch all of #FieldsportsBritain, episode 746, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain746 More airgun reviews here:
Two Turks go head-to-head in the hands of Ian Hodge of Cornish gunshop Ian Hodge Fieldsports. He looks at affordably priced 12-bores from KOFS vs ATA Arms. For Ian’s shop, go to IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk To watch all of #FieldsportsBritain, episode 745, visit FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportsbritain745 More shotgun reviews here:
Maven Optics has released a new, upgraded version of its flagship binoculars, the B1.2. Ryan Charlton of Highland Outdoors has been testing a pair in the popular 10×42 specification, in eyecatching grey with orange detailing. He is impressed with their ergonomic feel and handling, and superior optics, delivering superb low-light
You’ve got a budget of £800 to buy a shotgun; should you buy new, or pick a nice secondhand example? We asked Dan Bibb of Shooting Sports UK to show us the options. He has two very different guns in stock that fit the bill: a secondhand Browning 425, and
Give us a ring, drop us a line, let us know what you would like to see in Fieldsports Channel’s programmmes.
Contact one of the team here
Here’s how you can back us:
Become a YouTube member of Fieldsports Channel here – just £4.99 a month supports our work
For a larger commitment, please sign up via our page on Envestry.com
Find out more at FieldsportsChannel.tv/shares
Risk warning: investments of this nature carry risks to your capital as well as potential rewards. Approved as a financial promotion by Envestors Limited. Which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 07236828.)
