Medals and trophies are all well and good, but Andy McLachlan’s living in hope of a liquid reward as he takes part in Bolton’s novelty shoot Ian and Chris are two of the latest Rivington members to take Andy’s lead…
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Shooting the Daystate Red Wolf Safari with Roger Lait
Roger Lait helps a shooting friend get a large dose of high-power happiness in the shape of the Daystate Red Wolf Safari. The Safari really packs a punch and is being used by Ray for hunting – he’s already accounted…
How to control blinking when shooting airgun springers
Chris Bentley makes a return to shooting springers, but forgets one of the fundamentals, and that’s a problem that needs to be fixed. I’m doing it again. Despite all my promises and my best intentions I’ve started shooting springers. Now…
Lee-Enfield M4A1 Carbine review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton goes into action with the CO2-powered, BB-blasting, US military-themed M4A1 Carbine from Lee-Enfield Guns. While some CO2 guns are totally original designs, others are inspired by powder-burning firearms, with the Brothers In Arms series of historical replicas from…
Controlling mink populations with Mat Manning
Mink are an invasive species that cause serious problems to British wildlife – Mat Manning sets up for an evening ambush after the pests turn up on his patch Nothing upsets the balance of nature more than introduced species. Ecosystems…
Long-range unsupported benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan reveals a few secrets when it comes to shooting the fledgling discipline of long-range unsupported benchrest. Lee Meadows takes an unsupported benchrest shot at a 50-metre target at Rochdale’s indoor range Having spent the past few years concentrating…
Top tips for setting up your first air rifle
Gun care and general set-up begins as soon as you take charge of your new rifle, and Mike Morton offers 10 tips to give newcomers a head start. Amid the excitement of setting up a new air rifle, some aspects…
Best thermal scopes with Rich Saunders
Rich Saunders ventures out after dark and wraps up warm to brave the cold in order to put four thermal scopes to the test After is well and truly here, and without doubt it is my favourite and most productive…
Squirrel control on a new permission
Shawn Minchin strikes gold and lands a massive permission to cull some grey squirrels – now he has to put in some groundwork to draw them in I’d like to start this piece with some extraordinary figures. A recent report…
Immersive Optics 10×40 MD review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton gets immersed in the world of lightweight, short eye relief sights as he tests the new 10×40 prismatic model from Immersive Optics. Are you the sort of shooter who appreciates the benefits technology has to offer, but likes…
