Andy McLachlan

Buying your first airgun – Andy McLachlan on the first steps

Posted on 04/08/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan coaches the newcomer through the first steps of airgun ownership, with the promise that good techniques will be rewarded. Air rifles can be works of art, like this HW95 Special Edition belonging to Andy’s friend Ian Jones, but…

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Airgun shooting advice w/ Andy McLachlan

Posted on 07/07/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan is here with some airgun shooting advice and focuses his mind on one of the most important things a shooter needs to be a success – concentration. Plenty of shooters have a wealth of experience to pass on…

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Scope from Element Optics – Andy McLachlan reviews his latest purchase

Posted on 18/06/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan’s not one to keep his wallet in his pocket for too long, and this time it’s been pulled out to land a scope from Element Optics The combination of Andy’s new Element Optics Titan and his FX Impact…

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Outdoor airgun shooting w/ Andy McLachlan

Posted on 14/06/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recalls a time when the world was a little closer to normal and he paid a visit to a shooting ground for a spot of HFT. Andy takes on a long-range target on one of the HFT courses…

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Shooting and well-being with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 07/05/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan reckons he has the perfect pick-me-up following the restrictions of Covid – and that’s to get outside and go shooting. Andy’s spent a lot of beautiful evenings stalking rabbits over the years, where he was able to unwind…

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Andy McLachlan asks why we shoot

Posted on 25/04/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Do you yearn for more power? Do you take your shooting a bit too seriously? Andy McLachlan urges us all to remember exactly why we shoot. The look on John Oldroyd’s face reveals he is actually enjoying himself and a…

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Long-range target shooting with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 24/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recounts how one indoor club accepted the challenge of Covid to arise even better than it was before. This is the view from one of the shooting booths at the newly laid out Leigh range – the far…

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High-end airgun hardware with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 18/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan can’t resist the allure of FX Airguns, so out comes his wallet and in comes another high-end tackdriver Here’s Andy’s new Impact complete with ambidextrous cheekpiece, Saber Tactical adjustable butt plate and bottle clamp There cannot be that…

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Long-range target shooting w/ Andy McLachlan

Posted on 24/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan and his friends began to get bored shooting Polo mints, so they decided to extend the range and grab some kitchenware. Jim Edge tries a shot at the now infamous Pan of Doom – 100 yards is a…

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Benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 16/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recalls an enjoyable and productive session at a club that re-opened its doors last year after the Covid restrictions. Dave Ramshead carries out some pellet testing at one of Rochdale’s indoor ranges where no annoying wind can interfere…