Ian Barnett takes a look at the pros and cons of hunting with FAC-rated air rifles, as he embarks on a year-long study of pest control through the seasons, using high-powered kit. This month, getting licensed…
Cattle-shed ratting
Forget about high power and big bangs. Mat Manning recounts a ratting trip where the stealth, accuracy and modest power of the sub-12ft/lb air rifle reigned supreme…
Special ops
With the tender crop of spring bunnies emerging from the burries, now’s the time to get the rabbiting kit out. With longer days and milder weather beckoning, we’ve pulled together a mouthwatering combo…
Tagged with: apex predator, camouflage, feature, gear, jack pyke, kit, rabbiting, realtree, special ops, walther lgv
Posted in Features, Gear
Posted in Features, Gear
Young apprentice: Busy period
Airgun Shooter is following young Charlie Crane as he and his airgun are mentored in the art of gamekeeping. This month, we follow the young student at the time of year his mentor thinks is the busiest for those in the profession…
Tagged with: charlie crane, gamekeeping, student, training, young apprentice
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Features
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Features
In the workshop
In this month’s issue, Lyn Lewington shows you how to strip the popular HW99S lightweight break-barrel from Weihrauch
Tagged with: gunsmith, hw99, lyn lewington, strip, weihrauch, workshop
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Features
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Features
Morning magpies
Wild creatures are more confident at the times of day when they don’t expect people to be lurking – so Mat Manning drags himself out of bed early to catch a couple of magpies as they rise from the roost…
Modern goddess
The Diana 52 T-06 Carbine is a rugged, German-built sidelever with a performance to match today’s very best springers. It’s just this little minx is best viewed from the left – as Nigel Allen explains
Tagged with: 52 5-06 carbine, ags mini-swat, diana, german, nigel allen, review, springer, test, tx200 mk3
Posted in Air Rifles, Springer, Tests
Posted in Air Rifles, Springer, Tests
Outdoor essentials: Bags
You always need a place to stash all your equipment in the field – so having a well-appointed rucksack or bag is a must. Bear in mind, however, that your bags and cases must be appropriate for the job. There’s no…
The non-conformist
It’s one of the most individual PCP air rifles ever built – and doesn’t make a penny for its manufacturer! Nigel Allen thinks now might be the right time to invest in the British-made Phoenix Mk2 multi-shot sporter…
Tagged with: bugatti veyron, carbine, halfords, minelli, pax guns, pcp, phantom, phoenix mk2, rifle, schrader
Posted in Air Rifles, PCP, Tests
Posted in Air Rifles, PCP, Tests
