Mike Morton heads to the kitchen and cooks up a batch of ballistic gel to find out how much pellet shape and calibre matter when it comes to a clean kill. An ethical hunter has one thing in mind when…
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Mike Morton heads into the kitchen to cook up a batch of ballistic gel
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Q&A: How can I check my scope for parallax error?
Parallax is the effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when looked at from different positions. Mike Morton explains how to check your scope for parallax error…
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How to charge your PCP with a cylinder
If you’re shooting a PCP you’ll need to fill it with air, so Mike Morton explains how to get up and running with an airgun charging cylinder
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How to mount a telescopic sight
There’s more than one way to mount a telescopic sight – Mike Morton looks at four methods to get you scoped up and ready
for action
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How to overcome a bad run of shooting scores
Andy McLachlan contends with a run of disappointing scores by examining his technique and equipment
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Target shooting fundamentals: How to deal with bad results
Don’t get down if your scores drop, says Andy McLachlan. Instead, examine your technique and equipment
How to fit a new blade
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Q&A: How to value your airguns
Jonathan Young talks you through airgun valuation and how to ensure you don’t sell your guns for less than they’re worth
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10-Minute Technique: Decock a PCP
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The essential tools of the trade
A bad workman may always blame his tools, but Mike Morton reckons this will never apply to you – as long as you’re using the right gear
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