Mike Morton explains how he checks a new air rifle to find how well it’s performing, and what ammo suits it best. A shooting buddy recently asked me to run through the way we test the guns that land on…
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Stock-maker Warren Snaith interview
Airgun shooter Warren is a relatively new stock-maker whose skill and enthusiasm have quickly made him a master of his craft. How did you get started, and where did your passion for stock-making come from? I’ve always admired a beautifully…
Top tactical air rifle picks from Richard Saunders
When they first appeared, many dismissed bullpups as a flash-in-the-pan gimmick. Now, despite being true Marmite guns, they are an established part of our sport. Manufacturers are always looking to give us the next thing and though they’ve existed for…
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Posted in Features
Posted in Features
First impressions: wide angle winner
Mike Morton looks at the Hawke Airmax 30 Touch 3-12×32 AMX IR – a short scope that offers an even shorter eye relief, but a wide field of view No doubt about it, there’s a definite trend for smaller, lighter…
Air rifles from Eastern Europe: How do they compare to other regions?
Richard Saunders tests four Eastern European rifles to see how they compare with airgun offerings from the old guard For a long time our sport has been dominated by a relatively few brands hailing, in the main, from Western and…
It’s competition time once again!
This is your chance to enter our competition to win a Discovery VT-3 Compact 4-16X44 SF FFP! To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question correctly: What type of unit is the reticle marked in?…
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…
Solving the enigma
Today it’s bullpups, but Jonathan Young reminds us that once upon a time the take-down rifle was in vogue – and one great example is the Brocock Enigma The Enigma was a very unusual gun, a superbly designed multi-shot with…
Mike Morton on the Hawke Airmax 30 SF Compact
Mike Morton takes a look through the Hawke Airmax 30 SF Compact – a small scope with big features and personality With advances in technology, the world is getting smaller – and that goes for airguns too. More bullpups and…
Tagged with: airguns, airmax range, amx ir, bullpups, hawke airmax 30 fs compact, mike morton, scope
Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
Mike Morton takes a look at the Athlon Talos FFP scope
If you’re thinking of picking up an FFP scope, Mike Morton reckons the Athlon Talos deserves a place on your shortlist. First focal plane telescopic sights are on the rise. They’re a bit like bullpups in many ways: some shooters…
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Posted in Tests
Posted in Tests
