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Best airgun accessories – high-end options

Posted on 11/04/2022 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan’s spent a small fortune on new guns, but he goes for even more retail therapy when he sees some tasty high-end accessories. Like most of us, I enjoy the occasion of buying a new gun. Following a lot…

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Posted in Target Shooting

Crow control w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 22/08/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Members of the crow family are among the airgun shooter’s most challenging adversaries – but can be outwitted as Mat Manning demonstrates during a testing hide session. Shooting always throws up unexpected surprises and that is certainly the case here.…

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Posted in Hunting

Farmyard feral pigeon control w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 24/05/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

With feral pigeons and corvids threatening to spiral out of control on the farm, Mat Manning heads out with a sub-12 ft-lb air rifle – the perfect tool for controlling feathered pests around agricultural buildings. Where is no getting away…

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Posted in Features, Hunting

Andy McLachlan asks why we shoot

Posted on 25/04/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Do you yearn for more power? Do you take your shooting a bit too seriously? Andy McLachlan urges us all to remember exactly why we shoot. The look on John Oldroyd’s face reveals he is actually enjoying himself and a…

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Posted in Target Shooting

FX Maverick review w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 18/04/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The new Maverick from FX Airguns combines proven features with an innovative dual regulator system – Mat Manning gives his verdict on this exceptional PCP. Swedish gunmaker FX Airguns is known for making some of the finest PCPs in the…

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Posted in Tests

Daystate Delta Wolf .177 review w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 05/04/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

After cutting his teeth on the high-power Delta Wolf, Mat Manning gets to grips with Daystate’s new flagship in sub-12 guise. The launch of the Daystate Delta Wolf was without doubt one of the biggest events in the 2020 airgun…

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Posted in Reviews

Questions in glass bedding and more in the latest Q&A

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

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 to a nagging problem or simply want…

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Posted in Features

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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Hawke Sidewinder FFP 4-16×50 review w/ Mike Morton

Posted on 23/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton prepares to get knocked sideways by the FFP 4-16×50 – one of several innovative scopes in Hawke’s new Sidewinder range. Hawke recently refreshed its line-up of Sidewinder scopes, offering a series of brand new models. Any of these…

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Posted in Reviews

Choosing the right airgun optics

Posted on 04/01/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shooters have never had so much choice when it comes to optics, and Andy McLachlan explains how to pick what will work best for you. This Leupold has a small objective lens and is perfect for shooting HFT where optical…