Andy McLachlan reaches for the stars and treks over to his gun shop to see if the hunting-focused Vulcan 2 can cut it as a target rifle I remember reading Mat Manning’s review of the Airgun Technology Vulcan 2 semi-bullpup…
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The Vulcan 2: A target rifle stock, but not as we know it
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Posted in Features
Which gun when?
Mat Manning delves into his gun room and explains how he chooses between his favourite airguns when he heads out hunting. Some time ago, a reader wrote in to ask about the various guns I use for my hunting and,…
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Kev Hawker’s on squirrel patrol
Kev Hawker treats himself to a leisurely morning in the woods, and brings a few invasive grey squirrels to book while he’s at it. If you asked me to name the most destructive pest in the British countryside, I would…
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Posted in Hunting
Andy McLachlan on barrel cleaning
Andy’s cleaning regime involves the Napier cleaning kit, used in conjunction with Lubro Teknik LT1 pellet lubricant If you think barrel cleaning is a bit of a bore, Andy McLachlan’s here to sing the praises of the pull-through. Cleaning a…
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Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Target shooter: insight and expertise to help you raise your game
Whether you’re looking for just a few tins, or maybe pallets full of pellets for years of use, Andy McLachlan provides some pointers on purchasing projectiles. Maybe it’s just me, but I often wonder if the trouble that some shooters…
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Posted in Features, How to
All the winners from The Great British Shooting Awards 2019
The Great British Shooting Awards 2019 took place on Saturday 16th February, and for those of you who couldn’t make it to the ceremony or to the Great British Shooting show over the weekend, which was held at Birmingham’s NEC…
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Shooting secrets: Achieve ultimate accuracy!
Mike Morton shows you how to set up both your kit and yourself for the ultimate in airgun accuracy
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Posted in Features, Gear, Hunting, Target Shooting
Posted in Features, Gear, Hunting, Target Shooting
The Airgun Show – Hunting feral pigeons, collard doves and crows on the farm, plus the Daystate Renegade on test
The crops are in and flying pests are making a nuisance of themselves on the farm. Mat Manning heads out with feral pigeons, collared doves and crows in his sights. On the test bench this week, it’s the Daystate Renegade.…
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