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Airgun Shooter 149 is out NOW

Posted on 10/06/2021 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

In the latest issue of Airgun Shooter Magazine, Mike and Mat test out two PCPs from different ends of the budget scale, Rich Saunders goes out hunting and also tests out some springer airguns, and John Hooper explains why new…

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Daystate Howler slugs reviewed by Roger Lait

Posted on 03/04/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Roger Lait gets to grips with the new Howler slug from Daystate, and despite an anxious start finds himself ending up in airgun heaven. Daystate Howler slugs Hi Roger, I understand you like shooting slugs. How do you fancy being…

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RWS Power Bolt review w/ Mike Morton

Posted on 10/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton tests the RWS Power Bolt, a pellet that’s not sure if it’s a bullet or a slug, but knows without doubt that it’s very heavy Without meaning to sound too controversial, the standard diabolo of average weight is…

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Targeting pigeons at the roost – the countryman w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 18/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Winter has long been the traditional season for targeting pigeons as they flight in to roost, and Mat Manning reckons an airgun is the perfect tool for the job. Roost shooting is a wonderful way to target woodpigeons during the…

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Baracuda Green pellet review with Mike Morton

Posted on 26/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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FAC air rifles – the pros and cons with Roger Lait

Posted on 23/09/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Are you thinking of going FAC? Roger Lait explains what it’s like to live with a rifle with a muzzle energy of 50 foot pounds So how much is too much power for an airgun? Do you need 50 foot…

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Posted in Target Shooting

How to choose the right airgun with Mat Manning

Posted on 14/08/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning delves into his gun room and explains how he chooses between his favourite airguns when he heads out hunting. Some time ago, a reader wrote in to ask about the various guns I use for my hunting and,…

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Posted in Hunting

The best kit options for airgun shooting w/ Richard Saunders

Posted on 17/07/2020 by towens — 2 Comments ↓

Richard Saunders takes us through his kit bag and reveals the essential shooting items he never leaves home without. I like to travel as light as possible when I go hunting and work on the principle that the more stuff…

The Airgun Show – garden rabbit hunt, PLUS the FX Impact Mk2 Compact…

Posted on 10/07/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Summer is the prime season for rabbit shooting, and Mat Manning is heading out on a bunny hunt with a difference. The rabbits are causing problems in the garden of a holiday home so Mat is setting up with his…

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The Vulcan 2: A target rifle stock, but not as we know it

Posted on 26/11/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan reaches for the stars and treks over to his gun shop to see if the hunting-focused Vulcan 2 can cut it as a target rifle I remember reading Mat Manning’s review of the Airgun Technology Vulcan 2 semi-bullpup…