Thomas Bristow gets to test two rather special rifles – both Anschutz 9015s fettled by master regulating and tuning firm The RAT Works. This 9015 HP has had a lot of time and effort invested in it, such as tuning…
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Anschutz 9015 review – Thomas Bristow tests two new rifles
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Andy McLachlan asks why we shoot
Do you yearn for more power? Do you take your shooting a bit too seriously? Andy McLachlan urges us all to remember exactly why we shoot. The look on John Oldroyd’s face reveals he is actually enjoying himself and a…
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Long-range target shooting with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan recounts how one indoor club accepted the challenge of Covid to arise even better than it was before. This is the view from one of the shooting booths at the newly laid out Leigh range – the far…
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Long-range target shooting w/ Andy McLachlan
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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Benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan recalls an enjoyable and productive session at a club that re-opened its doors last year after the Covid restrictions. Dave Ramshead carries out some pellet testing at one of Rochdale’s indoor ranges where no annoying wind can interfere…
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Top target rifle choices
Andy McLachlan runs through three of his top choices of target rifles more than capable of picking up some silverware Here’s the last Steyr LG110 that Andy owned – this one’s been configured for shooting Hunter Field Target Having explained…
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How to embrace the pressure of competition shooting
Andy McLachlan often shoots purely for relaxation, but explains how the added pressure of shooting in a competition can be an enjoyable experience. Young shots are always encouraged to take part in outdoor shooting competitions like HFT and rise to…
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A guide to gun safety
Sponsored by… Shooting is one of the safest sports in the world, and Mike Morton offers 10 important tips to ensure new shooters get safe and stay safe The trigger finger should only ever make contact with the blade when…
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Return to outdoor target shooting with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan recalls what it was finally like to head back outdoors again with his air rifle once the Covid-19 restrictions were eased. Andy’s friends Paul, Ian and Dave use a combination of makeshift benches to replicate their club’s indoor…
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Shoot to the maxx
H&N Sport’s new Finale Maxx range of competition pellets is now available in the UK, and are made to the extremely tight tolerances demanded by 10M ISSF shooters. Each production batch is tested at a 10 metre indoor range. Forty…
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