airgun shooting

Hunting with a springer – going back to basics

Posted on 30/07/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning swaps his hi-tech hunting kit for a no-frills springer as he gears up for a wander in the woods. Scaling down his kit and travelling light enabled Mat to move unburdened through the trees Modern technology can make…

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Posted in Features, Hunting

3 Steps to setting up for zeroing practise

Posted on 12/04/2020 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Zeroing a rifle is a vital step on the road to accurate shooting but so is knowing where to aim at a host of different distances. Mike Morton shows you how to set up to practise in three easy steps…

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Posted in Features, How to, Target Shooting

Scope setting: The ultimate how-to guide

Posted on 11/04/2020 by alicep — 1 Comment ↓

Properly setting up your scope is vital to achieve optimum results from your shooting session. Mike Morton explains the best way to tackle the often tricky task

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Posted in Features, Optics, Target Shooting

Club of the Month: Minehead & District Rifle & Pistol Club

Posted on 17/03/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Located in a redundant quarry, the latest Airgun Club of the Month roots go back further than the eight decades it’s been running. Minehead & District Rifle & Pistol Club has antecedents going back to the 1880s, and there is…

Tagged with: airgun club, airgun shooting, national rifle association, nsra, pistol, quarry, rifle
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Gun test: Budget busting starter kit

Posted on 18/01/2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Mat Manning tests the Rabbit Sniper MkII package from Pellpax – an affordable springer combo that boasts an impressive array of extras. Bargain-priced package deals are a great way to get into airgun shooting, and Pellpax has a reputation for…

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Posted in Features, Tests

Taking up HFT with existing kit

Posted on 03/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

An image from several years ago shows Michelle Pullen using a targetised version of the Air Arms S400 Andy McLachlan persuades airgun shooters to take up HFT using their existing kit – without the need to take out a second…

Enter now to win a Norica Storm X break-barrel rifle

Posted on 24/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

This is your chance to win a Norica Storm X rifle, worth an amazing £229.99! All you need to do to win this rifle is answer the following question correctly:How long is the Norica Storm X with the silencer fitted?…

Tagged with: airgun shooting, break-barrel, budget, gun, gun bag, mounts, norica storm x, plinking, rifle, scope, shooting, silencer
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Getting into airguns

Posted on 03/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re looking to start out on an airgun adventure, Mike Morton reckons you’re in the right place as he explains the basics of the sport. When’s the best time to get into airgun shooting? Right now! Take a look…

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Gun test: Norica Storm X

Posted on 22/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning is kicking up a storm as he gets to grips with the Norica Storm X – a budget-busting break-barrel that boasts a host of handy extras. Basic break-barrel springers are a brilliant way to get into airgun shooting…

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Smooth Operator with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 23/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recalls his youth when all he craved was power. He’s a little older and wiser now, and his springer shooting is all the better for it. Hopefully, most readers will have access to or own a decent quality…