Andy McLachlan runs through his options when it comes to shake-free shooting, and ends up using a high-end bipod for extra support. Here’s an example of a cheaper imitation Atlas bipod that’s been modified by Jim Edge to make it…
competition
How to make a solid support for benchrest airgun shooting
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Outdoor airgun shooting w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan recalls a time when the world was a little closer to normal and he paid a visit to a shooting ground for a spot of HFT. Andy takes on a long-range target on one of the HFT courses…
Tagged with: air arms, air rifle, airgun shooting, airgunners, Andy McLachlan, benchrest, competition, field target, hft, hunter field target, outdoor, pcp, plinking, shoot, shooting, shooting ground, target rifles
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Baracuda Green pellet review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton remains environmentally friendly for his latest ammo test – the lightweight and lead-free Baracuda Green from H&N I know several shooters who’ve tried lead-free pellets, only to find their performance lacklustre. But I recently tested Field Target Trophy…
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Choosing an optic
Andy McLachlan explains what he looks for when he’s choosing a telescopic sight that makes that optic truly useful for his style of shooting This Bushnell Elite Tactical 3-12×44 has been mounted on board Andy’s wonderful Venom 80 tuned break-barrel…
Tagged with: acquire, airgun, airgunning, Andy McLachlan, benchrest, bushnell, competition, field target, hft, hunting, optic, Permission, rapid air weapons, scope, shooting, shot, sight, springer, target, telescopic, UKAHFT
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How to embrace the pressure of competition shooting
Andy McLachlan often shoots purely for relaxation, but explains how the added pressure of shooting in a competition can be an enjoyable experience. Young shots are always encouraged to take part in outdoor shooting competitions like HFT and rise to…
Tagged with: airguns, Andy McLachlan, competition, ft, hft, indoor, outdoors, pellets, plinking, practice course, Range, scope, shoot, shooting, Sport, target shooting
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Can you shoot fast while maintaining accuracy?
Can you shoot a PCP quickly while maintaining accuracy, and is a magazine really faster than a single-shot loader? Mike Morton seeks some answers. Speed-shooting with an air rifle isn’t something that’s seen all that often outside of dedicated time-restricted…
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Outdoor shooting practice with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan and a few like-minded friends become Polo players for the afternoon as they take on a new type of shooting challenge Rivington club secretary Ian Jones sets out the mints a staggering 47 yards away from the firing…
Tagged with: Andy McLachlan, competition, hft, Kral Puncher, plinking, scope, shooting, springer, target shooting, targets, wihrauch export
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QYS Training Grade review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton tests Training Grade pellets from QYS – but instead of using them to prepare for a 10M competition, he rates their worth as a ratting round. Qiang Yuan Sports made a name for itself with its range of…
Tagged with: .177, airgun, ammo, Bisley, british open airgun championships, brocock bantam sniper hr, competition, Hunter, hunting, indoor competition, match grade, mike morton, muzzle, olympic grade, pellets, pistol, plinking, qiang yuan sports, quarry, qys, ranges, ratting, rifle, shooting, target shooting, target spots, test, training grade
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Enter a BSA fundraiser for the NHS here
The BSA family say they “are so very grateful for the selfless work and sacrifice our wonderful NHS are undertaking, they are an inspiration to us all.” Information from BSA about the fundraiser begins below: We (BSA) have decided to…
Gamo Boxer: Gun test
Mike Morton puts the Gamo Boxer through its paces to discover whether this budget bullpup can deliver a knockout in the hunting field. Bullpups have been around for a good many years, and while some airgun shooters initially branded them…
Tagged with: airgun shooter, bsa guns ltd, Bullpup, competition, gamo boxer, gundog, hunting field, mike morton, pcp, rifle, scope, shooters
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