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Air rifles – getting the best value

Posted on 30/12/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

There’s far more value to airgun shooting than the financial cost of our individual setups, as Andy McLachlan explains. You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy your sport, and here Andy’s using a 25-year old BSA Meteor springer…

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The role of air rifles in gamekeeping

Posted on 06/11/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Aidan Chadwick, who’s studying to be a gamekeeper, explains his love of the countryside and the role the air rifle plays in conservation. The Reaseheath course covers an array of topics essential to a career as a gamekeeper, including Ecology,…

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Best rangefinders – Rich Saunders’ top picks

Posted on 22/05/2021 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Rich Saunders homes in on the range as he tests no fewer than seven rangefinders to see if they can go the distance. Let’s face it, of all the things you can hunt with legally in the UK, 12ft-lb air…

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Shooting advice: using a dot sight

Posted on 16/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Can you imagine a sighting system where you don’t have to worry about parallax or eye relief? Mike Morton can, and it’s called a dot sight Telescopic sights are the norm for most air rifles these days, whether they’re PCPs,…

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Questions in glass bedding and more in the latest Q&A

Posted on 04/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Struggling with a scope? Having hassles with your hunting? Well, don’t despair because you’ve arrived at the right place to discover remedies for your airgun anxieties! Whether you’re looking for a quick fix to a nagging problem or simply want…

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Long-range target shooting w/ Andy McLachlan

Posted on 24/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan and his friends began to get bored shooting Polo mints, so they decided to extend the range and grab some kitchenware. Jim Edge tries a shot at the now infamous Pan of Doom – 100 yards is a…

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Buying a new airgun w/ Shawn Minchin

Posted on 20/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shawn Minchin has a problem with one of his favourite air rifles, and while it’s a quick fix it’s also a good excuse to add another gun to his armoury. Shawn’s now the proud owner of both a Weihrauch HW95K…

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Best HFT scopes under £500

Posted on 31/01/2021 by alicep — 1 Comment ↓

Andy McLachlan tests a quartet of HFT-ready scopes priced at under £500

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Airgun Shooter 144 is on sale NOW

Posted on 21/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest edition of Airgun Shooter Magazine is on sale NOW! To get your copy, just follow this link: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6936339/airgun-shooter-magazine-subscription.thtml Telescopic sights are the norm for most air rifles these days, whether they’re PCPs, springers or gas-rams, but there’s another…