Fieldtester looks deeper, so you choose smarter
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
James Head from airgun shop Crackshot compares two of his bestselling PCPs: the Air Arms S510 and the Weihrauch HW100. For more from Crackshot, go to Crackshot.uk More on airguns from Fieldtester:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVIetvzYgVk Ian Hodge discusses options for the pro pest controller, who is buying a sub 12-ft/lb PCP airgun. He looks at two of his top sellers, the FX Crown and the BSA R12, and discusses why people buy them, plus what scopes and moderators they put on them. The airguns
Game shooters often prefer a lighter weight shotgun, especially for walked-up shooting where you may be carrying the gun for some distance, along with all your other kit and cartridges. Robbie Shedden of Cluny Country reckons the Yildiz is a good choice. It has a lightweight alloy action, coming in
Is this what hunting will look like in the future? Tim Pilbeam is sitting back in his comfy seat, spying for deer with the very latest multi-spectral thermal imaging binoculars from Infiray, his rifle loaded with a prototype non-toxic bullet created by a mad inventor who visits Tim’s range to
Night vision optics are a game changer for airgun hunting. With a day-night scope you can target rats and rabbits at night, and make the most of low light at dawn and dusk, when a lot of quarry is most likely to present an opportunity for a shot. But with
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUpP54Be5BU For more from Ian Hodge, go to IanHodgeFieldsports.co.uk More Ian Hodge films here:
If you’re looking for a riflescope with excellent performance at a reasonable price, you should definitely take a look at the GPO Spectra 1 7.5x50i. This scope is lightweight and compact, with fixed magnification and parallax, excellent optical performance and an illuminated G4i reticle. Ryan Charlton of Highland Outdoors runs
The .410 is a great first shotgun for a youngster – and modern .410s are good quality, scaled-down versions of a full-sized over-and-under. Ian Hodge looks at two popular modern .410s: the KOFS and Webley & Scott game guns. He sells lots of these from his Cornwall and online gun
You can buy a basic knife that will do the job for around £15, but what if you want something a little more refined? You don’t have to spend hundreds to get a good quality, stylish gralloching knife, says Dan Bibb of Shooting Sports UK. He highlights the Spyderco Bow
Crispi boots are a favourite with hill stalkers and others who want dry, comfortable feet after a hard day’s walking in all kinds of terrain and undergrowth. Jane Keen of Cluny Country Store explains why the boots are proving so popular. “We stock the Crispi Hunter boots, which have been
Yes, that’s Nigel Farage. An evening with the Blacker family in Cornwall sees local shooters (and Nigel) bring in their guns for assessment. Bill Blacker and his sons Jim and Matt are among the foremost gunmakers and gunsmiths in the UK, and they advise on how to save your old
If you want the very latest in thermal viewers and riflescopes at a sensible price, then HIKMicro’s latest products are worth a look – the Condor monoculars and the revolutionary Thunder, the first thermal riflescope with optical zoom. Join Dan Chart from Fieldsports Channel as he teams up with Hikmicro’s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijVFb_JJqf0 Ryan Charlton from GRS’s UK distributor Highland Outdoors talks through the new Fenris adjustable rifle stock, designed for hunting. Click here for more about the GRS Fenris
