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…
Andy McLachlan runs through three of his top choices of target rifles more than capable of picking up some silverware Here’s the last Steyr LG110 that Andy owned – this one’s been configured for shooting Hunter Field Target Having explained…
There’s no reason why wet or cold weather should put an end to our sport, so Richard Saunders looks at some kit that will let us carry on shooting. August’s unprecedented heatwave may have been good for our tans, but…
Good weather, good courses and good company made East Devon Field Target Club’s memorial shoot a huge success. Chris Jones took an incredible 53-yard standing shot to secure the overall win and some well-deserved silverware Members of East Devon Field…
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…
Andy McLachlan can’t resist the lure of a lovely rifle and gives in to temptation yet again, this time for a Walther LG400. Andy’s latest purchase is this beautiful Walther LG400 – this is the Field Target model, which has…
Andy McLachlan recalls what it was finally like to head back outdoors again with his air rifle once the Covid-19 restrictions were eased. Andy’s friends Paul, Ian and Dave use a combination of makeshift benches to replicate their club’s indoor…
Whether you’re a hunter, an HFT or an FT, the attraction of outdoor shooting can prove irresistible, as Andy McLachlan explains. Unlike HFT, FT shooters can use their side parallax control to rangefind a target Regular readers may remember my…
Top FT shooter Neil Hague practises his standing shots, prior to the start of the competition Andy McLachlan and his son James take their shorting to the ‘Extreme’ as they tackle an ultra-hard course at Emley Moor. It was one…
Ian Jones recently bought this latest version of the classic HW 35 Export – it’s beautiful! Andy McLachlan remembers the glory days of airgun shooting when .22 was king, and sets out to restore the monarchy. Like many shooters of…
