Mike Morton takes a look at the Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 4.5-14×44, and reckons this optic is worth way more than a sideways glance. Hawke Sidewinder 30 4.5-14 Rifle Scope Hawke’s Sidewinder scopes are often touted as being suitable for…
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FX Maverick review w/ Mat Manning
The new Maverick from FX Airguns combines proven features with an innovative dual regulator system – Mat Manning gives his verdict on this exceptional PCP. Swedish gunmaker FX Airguns is known for making some of the finest PCPs in the…
Airgun accuracy: unlocking the Weihrauch HW45’s potential
Airgun enthusiast Phil Hooper attempts to unlock the accuracy potential of the iconic Weihrauch HW45 spring-powered pistol Phil’s happy to shoot his target pistol standing, but his preferred technique with the HW45 is to adopt a sitting position As a…
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…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgunners, Andy McLachlan, covid, gun club, indoor, indoor range, lockdown, outdoor range, Range, Rifleman, shooter, shooters, shooting, shots, targets
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
RWS Power Bolt review w/ Mike Morton
Mike Morton tests the RWS Power Bolt, a pellet that’s not sure if it’s a bullet or a slug, but knows without doubt that it’s very heavy Without meaning to sound too controversial, the standard diabolo of average weight is…
Tagged with: .177, airgun shooter, ammo, ballistics, bullet, calibre, daystate red wolf, Diabolo, mike morton, Range, rifles, rws power bolt, shoot, shooting, slug, test, weihrauch hw100
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Airgun pellet catcher – what is the ideal choice?
If you’re looking for an airgun pellet catcher with minimal noise and risk of ricochet, then Roddy McCafferty has the perfect solution. Roddy already owned a BSA target holder, some scrap wood and a couple of wood screws, so the…
Tagged with: airgun pellet, airgun sports, airguns, backstop, blu tack, BSA, pellet, pellet catcher, plinking, Range, rifle, shooting, target holder
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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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Posted in Target Shooting
Hawke Sidewinder FFP 4-16×50 review w/ Mike Morton
Mike Morton prepares to get knocked sideways by the FFP 4-16×50 – one of several innovative scopes in Hawke’s new Sidewinder range. Hawke recently refreshed its line-up of Sidewinder scopes, offering a series of brand new models. Any of these…
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Airgun Shooter 144 is on sale NOW
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…
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Umarex Ruger Targis Hunter review with Mat Manning
Mat Manning puts the Ruger Targis Hunter to the test and discovers there’s more to this break-barrel combo than its very appealing price tag When it comes to affordable starter combos, airgun shooters have never had it so good –…
