The Ultra CLX 160 Commemorative Edition marks the latest milestone in the history of BSA Guns, and Mat Manning reckons it does the iconic British brand proud Getting the formula right with limited edition airguns is no easy task. Some…
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Buying second-hand target airguns with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan on the lookout for yet another target rifle, but this time he goes down the path of buying second-hand. Steyrs are nothing new to Andy as he’s been shooting them for more than a decade – this is…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun, Andy McLachlan, second hand, shooting, target airgun, target shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Fair Chase – ethical and sporting principles for airgun hunters
Philip Siddell explores the origins of the concept of Fair Chase and what it means for the modern airgun hunter Picture the scene: the 19th century is waning, there is little of the Frontier left to discover and settle for…
A guide to air rifle bipods
When buying a bipod it’s important to get one with all the features you need, so Mike Morton explains how to choose one that’ll be perfect for you A bipod is a fantastic piece of equipment. Early examples of two-legged…
Guide to night hunting with air rifles
With after-dark ratting season in full swing, Mat Manning shares some top tips for gear and tactics to tackle these resilient rodents at night Rat shooting under the cover of darkness is a form of airgun shooting that I have…
Crow control – the Countryman with Mat Manning
Corvid control is a year-round job which benefits farming operations and wildlife conservation – Mat Manning heads out to tackle the scavenging flocks Crow control is a very important job on farms and estates. These resourceful corvids are not only…
Tagged with: air rifle, corvid control, crows, mat manning, pest control, shooting
Posted in Hunting
Posted in Hunting
Night vision scopes reviewed by Rich Saunders
In the first of a series of night vision reviews, Rich Saunders takes a look at five of the best infrared scopes for air rifle use When the weather cooperates, shooting at night in the winter can be very productive.…
Gamo Whisper X Swarm review with Mike Morton
If you’re looking for some fast-fire action but need to be careful with your cash, Mike Morton reckons the Gamo Whisper X Swarm is well worth a look While it’s possible to spend a small fortune on airgun shooting, our…
InfiRay Rico RL42 review w/ Mat Manning
Mat Manning gives his verdict on the InfiRay Rico RL42 – a high-end thermal riflescope that promises seriously hot round-the-clock viewing Technological advancements in night vision optics have far exceeded anything that most shooters could have imagined just a few…
Tagged with: airgun, infiray rico, mat manning, night vision, optics, review, riflescope, shooters, thermal
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Posted in Reviews
First-time HFT competition at World Farm
Pete Harrison and his son Jack attend their first HFT competition at Wold Farm, finding a great new spin on an already fun hobby It’s 5.15am. Not only that, but it’s a Sunday morning, my alarm is ringing in my…
