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haenel,haenel NXT

The new HAENEL NXT – the first-ever ethical hunting rifle

The Haenel NXT hunting rifle combines performance with sustainability. Everybody involved in shooting and fieldsports needs to do their utmost to show their sport in the best possible light. When it comes to stalking, stalkers exhibit their responsible and principled behaviour in a number of different ways.

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leupold,leupold optics,leupold rifle scope

On test: Can we break the Leupold VX-6HD Rifle Scope?

Can we destroy the Leupold VX-6HD riflescope? In this episode of Drop Gear we take a leap of faith and give Viking Arms' Andy Norris a top of the range Leupold hunting scope to take into the field.

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Merkel,rifle shooting,merkel helix,merkel rifle

Charity Rifle Shooting Range Experience Day

Try out the Merkel Helix Speedster on an action-packed day on the ranges with sporting journalist and pro-hunter Tim Pilbeam. Plus it's all for a good cause!

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Ruger,ruger rifle,ruger gun,ruger hawkeye hunter,ruger hawkeye

Ruger Rifle: Hawkeye Hunter 6.5 x 55 special edition review

This Ruger Hawkeye Hunter is an intriguing mixture of tradition and modernity – a hunting rifle with the time-tested Mauser style bolt-action and walnut stock, combined with Cerakote coated stainless steel and a 22-inch barrel threaded for a moderator. A limited-edition are available in the UK, in the popular 6.5 x 55 calibre.

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The Viking Arms Ultimate Guide to Hunting Optics

Our latest ultimate guide is out now. In this edition, we're focusing on everything you need to know about hunting sights, rifle scopes and target shooting optics.

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Is this the oldest Ruger rifle in the UK?

Last year we launched a UK-wide search to find the oldest Ruger rifle in the UK. We think the hunt is over. Is this the oldest Ruger rifle across the whole of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

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Breda,breda shotgun

Champion Breda Shotgun Shooter's Season Success

Champion shotgun, sporting personality and practical shooter Kevin Strowger, has finished the Winter season with an outstanding set of shooting competition results.

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Mossberg,Rifle,464 rifle

Pete Moore reviews the Mossberg 464 Rifle

All things come to an end, or do they? There’s little doubt that the classic, tube-magazine, lever-action rifle has been an American favourite for well over 150-years.

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Ruger,ruger rifle,Ruger precision,ruger 338

Chris Parkin Gets to Grips With a .338 Ruger Precision Rifle

This Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) was a big unit to lift out of its box as it weighs just under 8kg. This then increases to 9kg once a suitable scope and bipod are fitted!

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Ruger,ruger rifle,ruger american ranch rifle

Ruger American Ranch Rifle Hits The Range

The Ruger American product range consists of a selection of affordable sporting rifles. In the USA, there is a choice of seven different versions, which are available in loads of calibres from .223 all the way up to .450 Bushmaster, with a choice of barrel lengths too.

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Glock,Pistol shooting

The Ultimate Glock Pistol Experience

You are invited! This year's Glock National Championships will be an event for everyone who enjoys or wants to try pistol shooting in the beautiful Northern Ireland setting of Newry.

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Merkel,Merkel K5,merkel helix,merkel rifle,Urbalshinny sporting lodge

Urbalshinny Sporting Lodge: A family affair for over 30 years 

Viking Arms is delighted to welcome its newest Merkel partners, Urbalshinny Sporting Lodge, in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland to the team.

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