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Hone your marksmanship skills with plinking!

Posted on 25/11/2020 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Plinking (informal target shooting) is a great way to hone your marksmanship skills – or just have some good old-fashioned fun! Mike Morton runs through a few different types of target

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Tips and tricks to find more quarry

Posted on 14/09/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Airgun hunter Philip Siddell explains the value of reconnaissance, and shares some tips and tricks that’ll help you find more quarry. Time spent in the field with your air rifle left at home is definitely not time wasted, as a…

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Scents and Sensibility: Controlling body odour for hunting

Posted on 20/06/2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Unnatural odours can blow your cover long before you catch sight of your quarry. Mat Manning offers some tips to keep your shooting gear free from telltale smells Airgun hunters have a reputation for taking concealment extremely seriously. And that’s…

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Tips to make winter outdoor shooting bearable

Posted on 07/01/2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Enjoyed a really great airgunning year making mixed bags of rabbits and woodpigeons? Reluctant to let cold weather stop play? Mat Manning offers some top tips to keep your outings comfortable during the chilly months…

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10 Steps to more accurate shooting

Posted on 17/12/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton shares his expert advice when it comes to shooting accurately, an integral skill to level up those target shooting skills and hunt more effectively!