For so many of us the .22 rimfire is where our shooting journey began, and this month we celebrate with a special focus on .22 rifles and ammunition. Lifelong shooter and champion benchrest rifleman Brendan Atkinson has run his expert eye over three rifles worthy of your consideration, while experienced gun writer Dick Eussen assess a few of the more popular ammo options. Still on firearms and Con Kapralos has been out and about with the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite, one he reckons “will make an excellent rifle for the new hunter looking at a solid and dependable unit”. Turning to optics and Daniel O’Dea was tasked with assessing the latest ZeroTech Thrive in 4-16×50, a budget riflescope with premium credentials. For handgun enthusiasts, Ken Pratley has penned a fascinating article on a project which saw him design and build a unique long-range pistol which could shoot an astonishing one-hole group at 300m. Senior correspondent John Dunn outlines the challenges of ‘hunting’ deer with a camera, we look at a new voice-activated clay target thrower, the best gun bags and cases for transporting your firearms and, with all our regular columns and a look back to 1981 with a tribute to Hollywood legend John Wayne, there should be something for everyone as winter starts to bite.