The first and market-leading rifle shooting mag in the UK, Sporting Rifle covers rifle sports of all kinds, from rimfire rabbits to big game overseas and everything in between. With the very best writers on board, we cover foxing and UK deer stalking extensively in every issue, with tips and tricks as well as stories from the field to help your outings be more successful.

Winter is coming • There are tough times head but shooting will prevail, writes Editor-in-Chief, Pete Carr

BASC PROVIDES POSITIVE COVID-19 UPDATE

NOMINATE YOUR LADIES’ STAR OF SHOOTING 2020

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HIGHLAND OUTDOORS OFFER ‘WHITE HOT DEAL’

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EUROPEAN FIREARMS PASSES INVALID IN 2021

COLLINS NETS SUPPORTS GAMEKEEPERS’ WELFARE TRUST

PARD RETURNS TO THE UK MARKET

Mailbag • Send us your letters – or email ollie.harvey@futurenet.com for a chance to win a great prize

Stalking Fillers • We’ve made our list and checked it twice – here’s our bumper selection of Christmas gifts that are perfect for the sporting shooter

Stalking in a winter wonderland • As Thomas Nissen follows a team of hunters through the Latvian wilderness, he experiences more than just one kind of game

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Viking victories • Chris Dalton is impressed with his 2020 kitbag – including the Haenel Jaeger 10 in .243 and Leupold VX6-HD

Head measuring • James Sutcliffe reports on some prime trophies from the ongoing fallow rut

Heads you win • Chris Parkin tests the new Kestrel Remote Heads Up Display and explores how the kit can improve your stalking results

Zeiss up the market • Chris Parkin gives his verdict on Zeiss’ first foray into thermal imaging, with the new DTI

Tikka chance on me • Stuart Wilson gets to grips with the Tikka T1X and discovers rimfire excellence concealed in a centrefire disguise

Causing a tremor • Will O’Meara crunches the numbers as he investigates the rifle and scope combo that’s shaking up his shooting performance

The Element of surprise • Mark Ripley is in for a shock when he tests out the new kid on the block, the Element Optics Nexus, against his tried and trusted Nightforce scope

Unexpected arrivals • After a quiet year on the foxes, Robert Bucknell has been itching for the chance to deal with some unwelcome guests on his patch

A foxer’s field guide • As we approach the busy winter period, foxing aficionado Mike Powell presents his various fox control methods

Stick to your guns • Mark Ripley explores the benefits of shooting sticks and proves his point with an impressive foxing haul using the new five-legged Viperflex

Flying solo • After a lifetime of training, it’s now time for Daryl Crimp’s son Daniel to take his fledgling flight in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

ASK THE EXPERTS • Our experts are back to answer more of your questions – covering lamping, licensing and more

Target News • Email your target news to ollie.harvey@futurenet.com

BRITISH SHOOTING NAME NEW CHAIR

Field to fork • If you are looking for some warming comfort food, why not try this rustic classic from the British Game Alliance?

The Buyer’s Guide • If you’re after something new, there are plenty of new releases on the market to catch your eye – whatever quarry you’re after

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