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REGULARS
03 First words
07 News
32 Ask the experts
35 Letters
108 Find shooting
114 Next monthFEATURES
18 Community works: We join a hunting expedition
designed to showcase the generosity of hunters
42 Cutting edge: An ancient craft, designed to be an
heirloom for future generations
44 Foxing: Mark Ripley gets an urgent call after 20
chickens are killed in broad daylight
49 Vintage rifles: Shot and ball rifles may not be in
favour nowadays, but check out this Fauneta!
53 Stalker’s diary: While out stalking deer, the team
keep an eye out for some local squirrels and foxes
69 Highland view: Monitoring your deer population
closely will enhance your animal management
72 Sport abroad: Poland is a popular destination for
European hunters – and for good reason!
80 Roe rut: It’s the highlight of the year for many,
but the exciting roe rut can be very unpredictable
85 Rifle accuracy: Explore the impact of cleaning
and shooting speed on the rifle accuracy of
these calibres
91 Campfire cooking: Cai Ap Bryn shares some
hunting wisdom and delicious recipes
98 Trophy measuring: The CIC looks at some of
the most interesting heads measured recentlyON TEST
12 Products: Dress for the occasion
25 Mini test: Lithgow Arms LA102 Centrefire
37 Ammo test: Entering the world of subsonics, we
take a look at the Winchester 42gr Max
59 Gun test: Anschütz 1761 D HB Walnut Classic
Stock in .17 HMR
101 Foxing rifle: Ruger American Predator, .223 RemCOMPETITIONS
32 Win a Streamlight Protac 2AAA pocket flashlight
35 Win a Härkila binocular strap
78 Win £800 worth of gear with Hannam’s Reloading18
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