Andy McLachlan reckons there are more than a few rifles capable of delivering match-winning performance that don’t cost the earth In my previous articles concerning what makes a good target rifle, I described models which are competition-winning designs, with prices…
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Andy McLachlan on multi-use airguns
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Top target rifle choices
Andy McLachlan runs through three of his top choices of target rifles more than capable of picking up some silverware Here’s the last Steyr LG110 that Andy owned – this one’s been configured for shooting Hunter Field Target Having explained…
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10 Top tips for caring and maintaining your gun
Simon Everett shares his expert advice on how to care and maintain your air rifle for optimum results…
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Hone your marksmanship skills with plinking!
Plinking (informal target shooting) is a great way to hone your marksmanship skills – or just have some good old-fashioned fun! Mike Morton runs through a few different types of target
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Target shooting in nature with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan enjoys snap shooting with his air rifle at the range, but finds some furious action of a very different nature outside. Andy had to adopt a different technique for the rats as HFT does not prepare you for…
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FAC air rifles – the pros and cons with Roger Lait
How to embrace the pressure of competition shooting
Andy McLachlan often shoots purely for relaxation, but explains how the added pressure of shooting in a competition can be an enjoyable experience. Young shots are always encouraged to take part in outdoor shooting competitions like HFT and rise to…
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Outdoor shooting practice with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan and a few like-minded friends become Polo players for the afternoon as they take on a new type of shooting challenge Rivington club secretary Ian Jones sets out the mints a staggering 47 yards away from the firing…
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Return to outdoor target shooting with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan recalls what it was finally like to head back outdoors again with his air rifle once the Covid-19 restrictions were eased. Andy’s friends Paul, Ian and Dave use a combination of makeshift benches to replicate their club’s indoor…
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Benchrest shooting at long range w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan can’t resist a challenge, and has been explaining his love of benchrest shooting at long range and with less support than usual. Andy reckons his friend Paul Wray will be one to watch as this format of long-range…
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