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It is around this time of year that we see an influx of shooters to the shooting ground, preparing for the season ahead. It has been exaggerated this year because of the lockdown. The phrase “it’s so nice to be out shooting again” is being heard many times over.

This preparation for the season ahead often involves contemplating the purchase of a new or different gun. It could even be your first gun. But whether it is brand new or second-hand, what should you be considering? Visiting any gunshop you are faced with racks and racks of guns, so how do you pick out the

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