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Mat Manning’s bullpup bonanza

Posted on 13/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on 29/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on 09/11/2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

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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Airguns and the EU

Posted on 09/06/2016 by catherine — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on 16/03/2016 by catherine — 2 Comments ↓

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…