The author crossed the pond to stalk the Cotswolds with renowned chef, restaurateur and deer stalker Mike Robinson.

It is impeccably finished and offers Sako’s usual three-round sub-MOA guarantee. The action is smooth in operation and quiet, and it features a three-position safety catch with bolt-locking potential.

In fairness, I take my hat off to Sako for doing a superb job here. The gun very easily met Sako’s promised sub-MOA standard with all the ammunition types tried, though the velocity and energy figures ...