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Warning over fake BSA magazines

Posted on 06/08/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

BSA owners are being urged to use only genuine magazines in their rifles, rather than 3D-printed versions which can break apart and cause a jam. The Birmingham gunmaker said: “It has been brought to our attention that 3D-printed copies of…

Tagged with: BSA, magazine, shots
Posted in News

Gun test: Umarex Glock 19X

Posted on 30/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Umarex is on a mission to put a Glock in as many shooters’ hands as possible – and Mike Morton finds himself grabbing hold of the 19X Austrian gunmaker Glock is known around the world for its series of polymer-framed,…

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Posted in Air Pistols, Reviews

Mat Manning tests out the FX Impact MKII

Posted on 22/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

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Posted in Features, Reviews

Andy McLachlan’s memorable multi-shot magazine moment

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

While many of his fellow target shooters prefer to stay single, Andy McLachlan has a memorable moment with his multi-shot magazine. Most HFT competition shooters will be using single-shot rifles for competition purposes. There are, of course, many good reasons…

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Posted in Target Shooting

Pietro’s pellet-pusher

Posted on 21/05/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton picks up the Umarex Beretta 92 FS and finds a solid handgun that was built to last – while having a blast Firearms manufactured by Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta are used all around the world by civilian, law…

Tagged with: cartridge, co2, firearms, magazine, mike morton, review, umarex, umarex beretta 92 fs
Posted in Reviews

Ripping it up with the RP5

Posted on 27/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning gets to grips with the Umarex RP5 – an exciting new pump-action CO2 pistol that boasts awesome fast-fire performance. To say that the arrival of the Umarex RP5 has been eagerly anticipated is a huge understatement. I first…

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Posted in Tests

Airgun Shooter issue 120 is on sale now!

Posted on 21/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning hunts over both pasture and woodland using stalking and ambush tactics as he goes in pursuit of some rabbits and woodpigeons to make a tasty mixed bag for the pot. Roost shooting can be a very effective way…

Gun Test: No-Bull Bullpup

Posted on 12/02/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Nobody could have predicted the storm generated by BSA’s first-ever bullpup. Mat Manning puts the Defiant through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype Key Specs: Maker: BSA Guns, Birmingham Supplied By: BSA Guns (www.bsaguns.co.uk) Price: £1,049 (Black Soft Touch, Walnut), £1,099 (Black Pepper laminate) Model: Defiant Type: Multi-shot bullpup…

Boxing Day sale – 20% off everything!

Posted on 26/11/2018 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Great news for bargain-hungry airgunners – if you didn’t get your fix of airgun gear for Christmas, you can grab a subscription for yourself this Boxing Day.