Gear

First impressions: TacRest from Edgar Brothers

Posted on 30/05/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Inflation is rarely a good thing, but the TacRest Inflatable Shooting Bag from Edgar Brothers proves to be the exception rather than the rule. The TacRest is pre-filled and can be adjusted for height by pumping the bulb to add…

Tagged with: bench bags, Edgar Brothers, First impressions, shooting bag, tacrest
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BSA Ultra CLX – first impressions

Posted on 28/05/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton takes a look at the BSA Ultra CLX – an all-new version of this iconic sporting air rifle that’s available in regular and First Edition formats. When the BSA Ultra was introduced more than 15 years ago, thousands…

Tagged with: air rifle, bsa ultra clx, first edition, First impressions, mike morton, pcp, pellets, sporting
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Best pellets: how to choose the right one

Posted on 06/02/2021 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Ammo Nation! As a country of airgun shooters, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to our ammunition. Mike Morton offers some pointers to help you pick your perfect pellet

Tagged with: air arms, air rifle, airgun, airgun shooter, ammo, Gun Test, mike morton, pellets, shotgun
Posted in Features, Gear, Hunting, Pellets, Target Shooting

10 Top tips for caring and maintaining your gun

Posted on 29/11/2020 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Simon Everett shares his expert advice on how to care and maintain your air rifle for optimum results…

Tagged with: air rifle, airgun accessories, airgun maintenance, airgun shooting, cleaning your gun, kit, maintain your gun, pellets
Posted in Features, Gear, How to, Hunting, Target Shooting

Sidewinder Boot Hands Free Military Flashlight – first impressions

Posted on 12/08/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Torches are becoming more and more specialised, with the Streamlight Sidewinder Boot Hands Free Military Flashlight being no exception. Sidewinder Boot Hands Free Military Flashlight The US manufacturer calls it “the new standard flashlight for boot camp, recruit/basic training and…

Tagged with: airgun, batteries, boot, boot camp, First impressions, flashlight, lens, Sidewinder Boot Hands Free Military Flashlight, streamlight
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Weihrauch HW 110 STK review

Posted on 14/05/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton gets his hands on Weihrauch’s new compact carbine, the HW 110 STK, to find out whether small really is beautiful

Tagged with: air arms, airgun, airgun shooter, BSA, classic gun, gun, gun spotlight, pcp, weihrauch
Posted in Air Rifles, Features, Gear, PCP, Reviews, Tests

Springer airguns: 8 of the best options

Posted on 14/04/2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Our top picks for springer shooters: the best Break-Barrel Springer & Gas-Ra and Underlever & Sidelever Springers you can buy

Tagged with: air arms, airgun gear, airgun shooter, best buys, best guns, crosman, gas-ra, gun, hft, optimus, shotgun, sidelever, springer, strip-down, underlever, weihrauch
Posted in Features, Gear, Hunting, Target Shooting

Gamo Maxxim Elite Tactical: Gun test

Posted on 04/04/2020 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Let’s talk tactical! The Gamo Maxxim Elite Tactical waves goodbye to the wooden stock of the original. Was this a tactical move? Mike Morton finds out…

Tagged with: air arms, air rifle, airgun, airgun rifle, BSA, gamo, hft, pcp, scope, shotgun, springer, the gamo maxxim elite tactical, trigger
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How to improve your airgun’s accuracy

Posted on 11/07/2019 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Perhaps your new rifle’s not as accurate as you’d expected, or maybe your trusty tack-driver’s failing to deliver. Mike Morton runs through a few pointers to help get you back on target

Tagged with: accuracy, advice, air rifle, airgun, airgun shooter, cant, cleaning your barrel, gun, gun accuracy, gun barrel, mike morton, pellets, scope mounts, shooting, shooting accuracy, troubleshooting
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Best rangefinders for airgun shooting – top picks from Richard Saunders

Posted on 21/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Saunders casts his eye over a selection the best rangefinders for airgun shooting to find out which ones really can go the distance! Time spent at the range, or using ballistic programs such as Chairgun, will tell you how…