Does it matter what calibre rifle you use for hunting, or should you be focusing more on the ammo?
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Q&A: What calibre should you use for hunting?
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Posted in Gear, Hunting, Q&A
New airgun gear at IWA Sporting Classics 2016
The IWA Outdoor Classics show in Nuremberg is one of the shooting industry’s premier events, showcasing countless new releases on the airgun scene. Here’s some of the kit we clocked during the showcase. PALLAS PCPs Pallas have unveiled their…
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Posted in Features, Gear
A brand new website for Marksman Pellets
Lincoln Jeffries, manufacturer of the famous Marksman airgun pellets since 1932, have launched a new website. Still based in Birmingham to this day, the company produces domed and pointed pellets in .177, .22 and .25 calibres for all types of airguns.…
Tempting Gifts for your Christmas List
Hoping to find that special airgunning pressie under the tree or in your stocking on Christmas morning? Here are a few ideas for your list to Santa… USMC GUARDIAN This workhorse of a knife comes with a robust nylon holster and lends…
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Posted in Features, Gear
Twin Test: Walther Century GT and Crosman Phantom MkII
Synthetically stocked break-barrel rifle/scope combos are very much in vogue, so Nigel Allen takes two of the newest arrivals into the fields – Walther’s Century GT and Crosman’s Phantom MkII… At £265, the new Walther Century GT/6×42 scope combo is an…
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Posted in Air Rifles, Springer, Tests
Posted in Air Rifles, Springer, Tests
Side Course: Air Arms HFT500
It’s been designed and even named after the precision sport of Hunter Field Target. The editor delivers his verdict on Air Arms’ new HFT500 PCP model… Although Air Arms’ range spans the entire gamut of airgun shooting sports, the…
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Posted in Air Rifles, Tests
The Graveyard Shift – Night-Time Pest Control
It takes commitment and motivation to keep on top of night-time pest control through the summer – but, says Mat Manning, there are rewards for those prepared to stick it out after hours… As much as I enjoy using…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Test: BSA R10 Super Carbine
BSA’s latest variant of their best-selling R10 Mk2 PCP – the Super Carbine – may have been cut down in size, but does it leave you short-changed? Not according to Nigel Allen, who’s put a fair few tins of ammo…
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Posted in Air Rifles, PCP, Tests
