New recruits represent the future of our sport and our businesses. Mat Manning reminds retailers of their responsibility to set them off on the right track. © Alamy This article originally appeared on our sister publication, Gun Trade News It…
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Replacing a leaky piston seal with Jonathan Young
A leaky piston means a replacement seal, and with an older rifle that means leather, so Jonathan Young explains how to make one the old-fashioned way Older airguns are great fun to use, and let’s not forget that these were…
Why airguns are best for starting out in shooting
US shooters may have easier access to powder-burners than we do in the UK, but Tom Claycomb III still reckons airguns are best for starting out Jacob Abedini had never shot a gun until Tom took him out to the…
Tuning the FX Impact for slug ammunition
Long-range hunting expert Lee Watts explains how to tune the FX Impact for optimum performance with slug ammunition. Everyone is talking about tuning airguns to shoot slugs. But what do you do if you want a slice of the action…
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Posted in Features, How to
Dependable airguns w/ Pete Brookes
What do the infantryman, armed response officer and airgun shooter have in common? A dependable gun that works well, argues Pete Brookes. Credit: David Jinks Despite having worked around firearms for most of my working life, I must come clean.…
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Don’t miss the August open days at World Farm
Wold Farm has hundreds of targets for the airgunner to shoot, and if you come on one of their open days you’ll be able to get in for free. While you can bring your own rifle, Wold Farm is well-stocked…
Anschutz 9015 review – Thomas Bristow tests two new rifles
Thomas Bristow gets to test two rather special rifles – both Anschutz 9015s fettled by master regulating and tuning firm The RAT Works. This 9015 HP has had a lot of time and effort invested in it, such as tuning…
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Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Buying your first airgun – Mike Morton advises on getting value for money
If you’re thinking of buying your first airgun, Mike Morton offers some tips so you can be sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Over the last few months we’ve witnessed a massive surge in the number of…
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Airgun Shooter 149 is out NOW
In the latest issue of Airgun Shooter Magazine, Mike and Mat test out two PCPs from different ends of the budget scale, Rich Saunders goes out hunting and also tests out some springer airguns, and John Hooper explains why new…
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Brocock Safari XR review with Mat Manning
Brocock has given its semi-bullpup XR a Safari twist and Mat Manning reckons the new look is something to roar about. British gunmaker Brocock has adapted and evolved its winning semi-bullpup design considerably since its inception a few years ago.…
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