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Premium Members can now access The Roe Manual and The Red Manual — practical CSM field guides for UK deer stalkers. https://t.co/xfARMoJGTu #DeerStalking #CountrySportsPremium

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General Knowledge Part 2: possession is not the same as permission. A practical reminder for certificate holders. https://t.co/kmwO6fMZ7F #ShootingSafety

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Highways for nature: BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains how game cover crops support wildlife, farmland birds, insects and biodiversity. https://t.co/PBy1MgcF9J #Conservation

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Game on the braai: raid the freezer, light the coals and make better use of venison, pigeon, pheasant and partridge. https://t.co/XQfxrdG1au #GameCookery #CountryFood

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Rip’s Tips: foxing is rarely about one magic trick. Mark Ripley looks at timing, wind, approach and the fieldcraft behind fox control. https://t.co/Qd8cOlqaKx #Foxing

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No XS noise? Mark Ripley reviews the HQS Slim XS and Hunter XS moderators, comparing size, weight, suppression and field practicality. https://t.co/KJv4iegiwE #RifleShooting

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To clip or not to clip pheasant poults? Mike Powell looks at a long-running keepering debate where birds, ground and judgement all matter. https://t.co/aCQ34Zux3t #Gamekeeping

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When precision meets pressure: Shane Munday heads to Orion Rifle Range for an NRL Hunter event shaped by prep, teamwork and Welsh wind. https://t.co/CQEaFDP4AT #PrecisionRifle

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Hard miles for wild goats: Alex Hatton looks at the physical reality of wild goat stalking and why these hill animals deserve more respect. https://t.co/iPJzEkHGDt #Stalking #Fieldsports

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Paul Childerley takes the .410 pigeon shooting and proves the little calibre is demanding, honest and hugely satisfying when used within its limits. https://t.co/D1aKB7c3FK #PigeonShooting

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Is the .243 still viable with non-lead ammunition? Mark Ripley looks at modern bullet design from Virtus Precision. https://t.co/vCO5M6XCbN #DeerStalking #NonLead

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Immersive Optics is developing clever UK-made shooting solutions, including SwiftLock mounts and an anti-cant lens cap for practical precision shooting. https://t.co/SY3m9mAHQO #Optics

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Bruce Potts takes the CZ 457 MDT from the bench to the rabbit field and asks whether this chassis-style .22 LR delivers where it matters. https://t.co/Cxmcqg1mUc #Rimfire #22LR

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HIKMICRO Alpex Pro reviewed: a lighter, more refined day/night riflescope with 12MP sensor technology, improved handling and an integrated LRF option. https://t.co/QeTJe2IZOm #NightVision

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HIKMICRO Neos NH35L reviewed: a compact thermal scope that feels purpose-built for airgun and rimfire pest control. https://t.co/c6Aj4i5puK #HIKMICRO #Thermal

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Mick Garvey gives the Weihrauch HW100X a proper woodland workout on grey squirrel control, using feeders, traps, thermal observation and quad sticks. https://t.co/ZBdhS8C9de #AirgunHunting

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Nocpix NITE D70R reviewed: 4K day/night performance, internal LRF and a traditional riflescope feel for serious foxing and pest control. https://t.co/Wv6S673QHf #Nocpix #NightVision

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Hawke Vantage HD 34 FFP: serious precision features at sensible money. FFP reticle, Zero Stop, Mil/Mil adjustment and practical UK appeal. https://t.co/nH4ed9zwcz #HawkeOptics

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Are ducks worth adding to a small shoot? Mike Powell looks at wild birds, reared ducks and the realities of making duck shooting work. https://t.co/QPhLlCKk2t #GameShooting

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Shooting Essentials: field-tested kit that earns its place. A practical round-up of rifle, shotgun, range, hide, safety and shooting accessories. https://t.co/F6YlX5ydQv #ShootingEssentials #Fieldsports