Reviews

Winchester 6500 review w/ Becky McKenzie

Posted on April 29, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

A Winchester 6500 brings back happy memories while a sparkling new ATA impresses Becky McKenzie. I started shooting back in 2005, using my husband John’s Winchester 6500, a 12 gauge 30in fixed choke Sporter. This one was also left handed! I…

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Maionchi AZ20 review with Richard Atkins

Posted on March 23, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Two budget priced lighter loads for comfort at a modest price reviewed by Richard Atkins We are hearing much more about lighter loads at the moment. Considering all the hoo-ha that surrounded the original move from 32 gram to 28…

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GBSA nominated Beretta 694 review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on March 18, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Italian gunmaker’s latest claybuster offers technical improvements, but will Becky McKenzie like how it shoots? I feel rather spoilt for choice now I am doing these gun reviews for Clay Shooting magazine. I’ve been wanting to try a Beretta, and…

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Zoli Z-Sport review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on March 12, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie is back with her latest review and looks back fondly on seven years competing successfully with her Zoli Sporter. I started my shooting career with a Winchester 6500, and shot the poor thing until it just about fell to…

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Mary Arm Sport cartridge test w/ Richard Atkins

Posted on February 16, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Atkins is back with a Mary Arm Sport cartridge review, as he puts two of the budget cartridges to the test A new name is being heard and seen on the clay target scene: Mary Arm. Their cartridges have…

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B725 Sporter II review with Richard Atkins

Posted on February 12, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Atkins explains why the Browning B725 Sporter II is such a smooth operator

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Perazzi MX2000S review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on February 6, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie was so taken with this month’s test gun, she went out and bought one herself. This month I set out to review the Perazzi MX2000S. Up till now I have never had the chance to really try a…

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Testing two new 28g target loads

Posted on January 12, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Atkins tests two new 28 gram target loads, one fibre wad and the other plastic wad, from two of Italy’s leading brands First up, let’s look at the Fiocchi F3 fibre wad. Like the Lite Speed we reviewed here…

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Blaser F16 Sporting Intuition review with Beckie McKenzie

Posted on December 28, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie reckons if you’re looking for a present for your wife or girlfriend, this Blaser could be just the ticket! I’m really enjoying doing these gun reviews. After reading many reviews over the years, and now being able to…

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Bioammo MM Rex review

Posted on December 6, 2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Richard Atkins tests the Bioammo MM Rex cartridges which, for a premium, offer biodegradable wads and cases too. Most shooters are all too well aware that shotgun shooting is under growing pressure to improve its eco-friendly credentials. Moves against plastics in…