NEED TO KNOW

Name Zoli Taiga

Manufacturer Zoli Antonio, Italy

Type Bolt action

Barrel length 21.5in

Overall length 42.25in

Calibre .308 Win

Stock High-grade walnut Sporter Length of pull 14.5in

Trigger Single stage

Safety Direct uncock system Magazine Detachable, three shot

Price £1,395

Contact Edgar Brothers, 01625 613177

Let’s be honest — who doesn’t love a well-finished rifle that costs less than £1,400? This rifle is just as capable of bringing back the venison as any ‘plastic fantastic’ model and harks back to a slower, more traditional way of stalking, which at my age I appreciate more and more.

Good results from the Hornady SST (top) but the rifle didn’t like the Winchester lead-free (bottom)