Born to hunt: the Gamo Venari is named after the Latin word to hunt, so Mike Morton sets out to discover whether this PCP lives up to its ancient moniker Rifle kits are popular, providing the shooter with an all-in-one…
bipod
Gun test: Kral Puncher Jumbo
Big, bold and beautiful: Mike Morton gets his hands on the Kral Puncher Jumbo – a sidelever-operated multi-shot PCP that promises to punch above its weight We’re living in an airgun age when many manufacturers seem to be downsizing their…
The one-shot stop
Mike Morton takes up clay shooting – with no shotgun in sight – as he examines the damage done by different types of airgun pellet One thing all airgun hunters agree on is the need to kill a quarry animal…
Serious benchrest choices
Some shooters prefer a bipod , but these ones are super heavy-duty Andy McLachlan gets serious about taking a rest, as his drive to become a master of the bench shifts up a gear Having finally started my ‘serious’ benchrest…
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Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
First impressions: Javelin Lite
Spartan is releasing a Lite version of its Javelin bipod that’s been specially designed with airgun shooters in mind. The Javelin contains a magnet that clicks the bipod firmly into place with the adaptor on your rifle – it takes…
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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Posted in Hunting
Posted in Hunting
First impressions: Umarex and Spartan Precision
Here, we’re looking at some of the latest kit to hit the market. Umarex 850 M2 Empire Kit If you’re after a gas gun that’s good to go, then the new Umarex 850 M2 Empire Kit could be just what…
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Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
First Impressions: GunPower HellCat
Mike Morton grabs hold of the GunPower HellCat, a rifle that’s light enough to be carried to hell and back – or at least around the hunting field. There are times when shooting from a hide or setting up an…
Mike Morton’s top tips (10-1)
Welcome to the final countdown of Mike Morton’s top tips on all things airguns. 10. Use sticks Shooting sticks offer great extra support where no natural features like a gate, tree or fence post are available. But sticks aren’t just…
Mat Manning tests out the FX Impact MKII
FX has revamped the highly successful Impact with a MkII model – but could it improve on this pioneering bullpup? Mat Manning takes it to the range to find out Don’t forget to find out how this airgun scored in…
