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Shooting and well-being with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 07/05/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan reckons he has the perfect pick-me-up following the restrictions of Covid – and that’s to get outside and go shooting. Andy’s spent a lot of beautiful evenings stalking rabbits over the years, where he was able to unwind…

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Long-range target shooting with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 24/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recounts how one indoor club accepted the challenge of Covid to arise even better than it was before. This is the view from one of the shooting booths at the newly laid out Leigh range – the far…

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The Airgun Show – the new Brocock Safari XR, PLUS beat lockdown with the Hills compressor…

Posted on 19/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Safari XR is the latest offering from British gunmaker Brocock, and Mat Manning is taking it out on this week’s episode of The Airgun Show. Apart from the awesome XR sidelever system and Huma regulated action, this air rifle…

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Benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 16/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recalls an enjoyable and productive session at a club that re-opened its doors last year after the Covid restrictions. Dave Ramshead carries out some pellet testing at one of Rochdale’s indoor ranges where no annoying wind can interfere…