FX has revamped the highly successful Impact with a MkII model – but could it improve on this pioneering bullpup? Mat Manning takes it to the range to find out FX Airguns has a reputation for making some of the…
Reviews
Baracuda Green pellet review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton remains environmentally friendly for his latest ammo test – the lightweight and lead-free Baracuda Green from H&N I know several shooters who’ve tried lead-free pellets, only to find their performance lacklustre. But I recently tested Field Target Trophy…
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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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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 –…
Lee Enfield AK-74: First impressions
There’s a new CO2-powered BB gun that’s waiting to say “preevyet” (Hi!) to a host of Western airgun shooters – the AK-74 from Lee Enfield (Guns) Key Specs Lee Enfield AK-74 BB Gun Gun supplied by: The Shooting Party (www.shootingparty.uk)Manufacturer:…
Testing a new air rifle: Mike Morton explains how its done
Mike Morton explains how he checks a new air rifle to find how well it’s performing, and what ammo suits it best. A shooting buddy recently asked me to run through the way we test the guns that land on…
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton slaps his hand round the backstrap of Umarex’s latest blowback BB gun – the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Smith & Wesson’s powder-burning M&P 9 M2.0 was created for the military and police market, hence “M&P”, but…
Tagged with: airgun shooter, airgun shooters, ammo, backstrap, bb gun, co2, gun, handgun, John Rothery, mike morton, picatinny, pistol, shooters, trigger, umarex
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Lee Enfield Sentry review
Mat Manning gives his verdict on the Lee Enfield Sentry, an affordable PCP that bridges the gap between sporter and tactical styling. The Shooting Party is the gap between sporter and tactical. Well known for selling some great affordable kit,…
Tagged with: AirForceOne, budget, forend, lee enfield, mat manning, optics, pcp, pistol, qys, scope, sentry, shooters, Shooting Party, Sporter, trigger
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Scope test from new company Element Optics
Shooting is in our DNA, so Mike Morton tests the Helix, a brand new scope from a brand new company called Element Optics. Mike really enjoyed shooting with the Helix, and appreciated its clear glass and extremely useful reticle It’s…
Tagged with: centrefire, element optics, FX Airguns, helix, mike morton, rimfire, scope, test
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Rotex RM8 review with Mat Manning
Umarex has given the acclaimed Walther Rotex RM8 a revamp by launching an Ultra Compact variant, and Mat Manning reckons its scaled-down proportions make it an even better airgun. Affordable PCPs aren’t just getting more numerous, they’re also getting better,…
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