Andy McLachlan believes in getting fit, not necessarily at the gym, but definitely in regard to the contact points between you and your gun Andy’s son James shoots his Steyr which has been tweaked for as near-perfect a fit as…
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Buying a new springer airgun w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan decides to pull the trigger on a brand new springer – in an attempt to help him improve his scores with a PCP. The Weihrauch HW77 is a fine-looking rifle, especially in its Summer laminate stock option, which…
Taking on the Gauntlet series w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan and his son James take on the first two shoots of the Gauntlet series – their guns are set up perfectly, so they should do well. Andy’s son James prepares to take a shot – but while his…
Modifying the Walther LG400 w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan is looking for a bit of light relief, so starts making a few modifications to his beloved Walther LG400 target rifle Andy happily used his Walther in heavy configuration for benchrest, but had to reconfigure the rifle when…
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HFT practice w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan visits Fort Airgun Club to shoot an HFT practice course, having made a few changes to his setup in pursuit of a higher score. Simon Gibson uses his Air Arms FTP 900 to good effect during the practice…
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Keeping focus in target shooting
Whether you booze it up or get to bed early before a competition, Andy McLachlan insists you clear your head if you hope to shoot well. Top shots like Dave Benyon know they need to approach each competition in the…
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HFT shooting w/ Andy McLachlan
After a long absence from HFT, Andy McLachlan takes part in a shoot at a stunning ground – it was a long drive, but was it worth it? Phil Soper takes aim, ending up with an impressive score of 55…
Unsupported standing airgun shooting w/ Andy McLachlan
Standing shots are a standing joke for some shooters, but Andy McLachlan has some tips to make this tricky stance more manageable. Age can take its toll on our physical ability to adopt the necessary stances, but practice can still…
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Airgun shot release w/ Andy McLachlan
The best rifle, scope and pellet combo won’t shoot where you want without correct shot release, so Andy McLachlan explains how. It’s a lot easier to take an accurate shot from the bench compared with outdoors thanks to the enhanced…
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How to make a solid support for benchrest airgun shooting
Andy McLachlan runs through his options when it comes to shake-free shooting, and ends up using a high-end bipod for extra support. Here’s an example of a cheaper imitation Atlas bipod that’s been modified by Jim Edge to make it…
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