Andy McLachlan

Best value for money air rifles with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 14/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan’s got some high-end air rifles in his collection, but this time he takes a look at one from the opposite end of the fiscal scale The Chinese-made M16D may not be the most elegant of rifles, but the…

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Choosing an optic

Posted on 13/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan explains what he looks for when he’s choosing a telescopic sight that makes that optic truly useful for his style of shooting This Bushnell Elite Tactical 3-12×44 has been mounted on board Andy’s wonderful Venom 80 tuned break-barrel…

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Choosing the right airgun optics

Posted on 04/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shooters have never had so much choice when it comes to optics, and Andy McLachlan explains how to pick what will work best for you. This Leupold has a small objective lens and is perfect for shooting HFT where optical…

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Andy McLachlan on multi-use airguns

Posted on 26/12/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Top target rifle choices

Posted on 09/12/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Choosing A Target Rifle

Posted on 05/12/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

If You need match-winning performance, Andy McLachlan reckons you’ll need a rifle that’s been kitted out with match-winning components An FT rifle needs to be multi-adjustable to enable the shooter to position the gun properly for each individual shot Many…

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Target shooting in nature with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 31/10/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Airgun Shooter 140 on sale NOW

Posted on 06/10/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest edition of Airgun Shooter Magazine is now available! To find out how to subscribe, just follow this link: https://bit.ly/36BQhKf Mat Manning gives his verdict on the Lee Enfield Sentry, a PCP that bridges the gap between sporter and…

How to embrace the pressure of competition shooting

Posted on 21/09/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Latest Airgun Shooter Magazine is on sale NOW

Posted on 06/08/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest issue of Airgun Shooter Magazine is now available to purchase or digitally download! Summer means warm weather (if we’re lucky!) and that brings a welcome influx of new recruits to the world of airgun shooting. But choosing the…