Mat Manning hits the range with the diminutive FX Impact MkII Compact, and concludes that good things certainly can come in small packages There is no denying that we are witnessing a serious trend for smaller and smaller bullpup airguns…
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The Airgun Show – night shooting farmyard rats in summer, PLUS the FX Radar Pocket Chronograph…
Night shooting for rats isn’t a typical summer pastime but Mat Manning has had a call from a farmer in need of some airgun pest control. It might not be prime season but Mat still manages to bag plenty of…
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Posted in News, The Airgun Show
Airgun Shooter presents: Gear of the Year (pt6 of 7)
It’s almost New Years Eve! Who is excited? Well whatever you’re doing, we have a late Christmas present for you in the form of part six of our Gear of the Year series. So whenever you’re considering a new gun,…
Mat Manning tests out the FX Impact MKII
FX has revamped the highly successful Impact with a MkII model – but could it improve on this pioneering bullpup? Mat Manning takes it to the range to find out Don’t forget to find out how this airgun scored in…
Mat Manning’s bullpup bonanza
Stubby bullpup airguns are enjoying a surge in popularity, so in this article originally produced in our sister publication Gun Trade News, Mat Manning considers the advantages offered by these compact guns. It wasn’t very long ago that bullpup airguns…
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Airguns on an international stage
Shooting shows don’t come much bigger than IWA Outdoor Classics. Here are just a few of the guns and accessories that raised eyebrows at this year’s four-day showcase in Nuremberg Huntsman Genus Daystate had some exciting new guns on show,…
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First Impressions: FX Crown hunting rifle
The Jewel in FX’s Crown? Editor Mike Morton takes a close look at the Swedish airgun company’s ambitious and feature-packed new hunting rifle… Key Specs Barrel: Smooth Twist X Power Adjusters: Two Regulator: Externally adjustable Noise Reduction: Shrouded barrel Magazine…
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Posted in Air Pistols, Air Rifles, Features, Gear, Hunting, PCP, PCP, Reviews, Target Shooting
Posted in Air Pistols, Air Rifles, Features, Gear, Hunting, PCP, PCP, Reviews, Target Shooting
Airguns and the EU
What might a post-referendum forecast be for the UK’s airgun industry? See what the airgun trade’s key players have to say before you cast your vote…
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New airgun gear at IWA Sporting Classics 2016
The IWA Outdoor Classics show in Nuremberg is one of the shooting industry’s premier events, showcasing countless new releases on the airgun scene. Here’s some of the kit we clocked during the showcase. PALLAS PCPs Pallas have unveiled their…
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