Shooting is in our DNA, so Mike Morton tests the Helix, a brand new scope from a brand new company called Element Optics. Mike really enjoyed shooting with the Helix, and appreciated its clear glass and extremely useful reticle It’s…
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Scope test from new company Element Optics
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Restoring an airgun – our latest gun advice
Some rifles that don’t shoot properly from the outset can be made to come good with a little persistence, as US shooter John Hooper explains. Did you ever get one of those ‘unbelievable’ deals only to find out that you…
SPONSORED: Tactical Scopes
For most shooters, no matter what sort of shooting you do a quality telescopic scope (or 5!) is a must have accessory for your air rifle, rimfire or centerfire. Whether it be for fun target plinking, competition targets, vermin control…
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How to clean your airgun
Mike Morton examines the controversial use of cleaning rods, brushes and bore paste to bring a wayward rifle back into the fold. Many shooters will tell you that they never clean the barrels of their airguns – and that goes…
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…
Mike Morton reviews the Athlon Talos
The Athlon Talos BTR 4-14X44 FFP IR-MIL is a bit of a mouthful, so Mike Morton bites into this scope to see how it tastes Athlon Optics is a US company that’s not that well known here in the UK,…
Tagged with: airgun, athlon optics, athlon talos, btr 4-14xx4 ffp ir-mil, centrefire, crosshair, ffp scope, mike morton, parallax, rifle scope, shooting, telescopic
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Airgun answers
It’s that time again, as our experts have your questions in their sights! Struggling with a scope? Having hassles with your hunting? Well, don’t despair because you’ve arrived at the right place to discover remedies for your airgun anxieties! Whether…
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Best chronographs for airgunning – Richard Saunders’ top choices
Richard Saunders gets fast, but not furious, as he puts four chronographs through their paces. Ignorance, it is said, is no defence in law. Responsible airgunners know that without a Firearm Certificate (FAC), possessing a rifle that pushes out more…
Bang or Bling?
Mike Morton runs through the pros and cons of the parts he’s changed and modifications he’s made to some of the airguns in his own collection. Many shooters are more than happy to buy an airgun, shoot it and enjoy…
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Ask the experts
Our experts have your questions in their sights! Struggling with a scope? Having hassles with your hunting? Well, don’t despair because you’ve arrived at the right place to discover remedies for your airgun anxieties! Whether you’re looking for a quick fix…
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