Mike Morton checks out the BSA R-10 SE Super Carbine to discover whether this refined little rifle offers the shooter both function and form. BSA’s R-10 has been with us for around a decade now, and the Birmingham gun-maker has…
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Gun test: BSA R-10 SE Super Carbine
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Mike Morton heads into the kitchen to cook up a batch of ballistic gel
Mike Morton heads to the kitchen and cooks up a batch of ballistic gel to find out how much pellet shape and calibre matter when it comes to a clean kill. An ethical hunter has one thing in mind when…
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Q&A: What calibre should you use for hunting?
Does it matter what calibre rifle you use for hunting, or should you be focusing more on the ammo?
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Posted in Gear, Hunting, Q&A
Posted in Gear, Hunting, Q&A
Gear Focus: Try a different calibre
Take up the challenge of shooting .22 and you’ll push your shooting skills to the limit, says Andy McLachlan. He speaks to former world HFT champion, Simon Howarth to find out why you should…
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New airgun gear at IWA Sporting Classics 2016
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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A brand new website for Marksman Pellets
Lincoln Jeffries, manufacturer of the famous Marksman airgun pellets since 1932, have launched a new website. Still based in Birmingham to this day, the company produces domed and pointed pellets in .177, .22 and .25 calibres for all types of airguns.…
Kral Puncher Review
Turkish gunmaker, Kral Arms has entered the PCP market with the Puncher – a multi-shot sidelever that’s both feature-laden and affordable. The editor invites you to take a ringside seat at his unboxing of it… Kral is a fast-growing Turkish…
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Posted in Air Rifles, PCP, Tests
Hunting: .20 calibre
Returning to his hunting routine after the annual holiday break, a refreshed Ian Barnett enjoys a post-rain foray with a new .20 pellet on the grey stuff… Sitting in a British wood during rain can be an exhilarating experience –…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Tempting Gifts for your Christmas List
Hoping to find that special airgunning pressie under the tree or in your stocking on Christmas morning? Here are a few ideas for your list to Santa… USMC GUARDIAN This workhorse of a knife comes with a robust nylon holster and lends…
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