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Mat Manning’s bullpup bonanza

Posted on 13/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Stubby bullpup airguns are enjoying a surge in popularity, so in this article originally produced in our sister publication Gun Trade News, Mat Manning considers the advantages offered by these compact guns. It wasn’t very long ago that bullpup airguns…

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Airguns and the EU

Posted on 09/06/2016 by catherine — No Comments ↓

What might a post-referendum forecast be for the UK’s airgun industry? See what the airgun trade’s key players have to say before you cast your vote…

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New airgun gear at IWA Sporting Classics 2016

Posted on 16/03/2016 by catherine — 2 Comments ↓

The IWA Outdoor Classics show in Nuremberg is one of the shooting industry’s premier events, showcasing countless new releases on the airgun scene. Here’s some of the kit we clocked during the showcase. PALLAS PCPs Pallas have unveiled their…

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The Airgun Show – release pen squirrel hunt, PLUS the Crosman Inferno on test

Posted on 17/12/2015 by catherine — No Comments ↓

Grey squirrels are back in the crosshairs as Mat Manning heads out to control grain-stealing bushy-tails on a pheasant shoot. Release pens can be a magnet for pests during the winter months, and Mat plans to catch the feed thieves…

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The Airgun Show – rabbit shooting off a bipod, PLUS the FX Verminator MKII on test

Posted on 23/04/2015 by catherine — No Comments ↓

We set up an ambush for rabbits while out to recce a new shooting permission. Mat Manning explains how to make the most of your static hunting with a bipod, and put more bunnies in the bag. This week’s test…

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The Airgun Show – night vision rat shoot with the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter, PLUS Crosman Phantom MkII on test

Posted on 09/04/2015 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

We’re heading back to the fish farm where the rats proved elusive during our last visit – but this time we’re using night vision. Watch as Mat Manning sets out a smelly trap for the scaly-tails, then sits back to…

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The Airgun Show – roost shooting for pigeons, top kit from the British Shooting Show, PLUS the Air Arms S200 Sporter on test

Posted on 26/02/2015 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

It’s a blustery day in the woods, but strong winds aren’t going to put paid to the pigeon shoot. Mat Manning reaches for his FAC-rated Daystate Mk4 to beat the breeze, and manages to bag a few pigeons at the…

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Sexy Snippets from the British Shooting Show

Posted on 16/02/2015 by The Editor — No Comments ↓

The Great British Shooting Show took place between 13 and 15 February at Stoneleigh Park – and here’s a brief look at some of the highlights which we didn’t have room to include in our report in April’s edition…

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Crosman Unveils Hot New Airgun Products at Las Vegas SHOT Show 2015

Posted on 20/01/2015 by The Editor — No Comments ↓

Breaking news from the 2015 SHOT Show being held at Las Vegas! One of the world’s biggest airgun powers, Crosman, has taken the wraps off a number of exciting products, due to hit gun shops around the globe later in the year…

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The Airgun Show – nutty squirrel hunting and the Crosman 2250 XL on test

Posted on 11/09/2014 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Greedy grey squirrels are in the crosshairs as Mat Manning cracks down on an infestation of bushy-tails that have developed a taste for peanuts. The ravenous rodents are causing havoc in the woods, where they’ve been targeting bird feeders, so…