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Gun test: Budget busting starter kit

Posted on 18/01/2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Mat Manning tests the Rabbit Sniper MkII package from Pellpax – an affordable springer combo that boasts an impressive array of extras. Bargain-priced package deals are a great way to get into airgun shooting, and Pellpax has a reputation for…

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The Airgun Show – mega farmyard feral pigeon hunt, PLUS PAO Topaz SWAT scope on test

Posted on 29/11/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Don’t miss the latest episode of The Airgun Show! Feral pigeons are causing major problems on the farm so Andy Watkins calls on a friend to assist with the cull. The two-pronged attack works brilliantly, and the lads end the…

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The Airgun Show – decoying pigeons with an air rifle, PLUS the Walther Rotex RM8 Varmint Deluxe Kit

Posted on 06/09/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

We’re hunting with Andy Watkins this week, and he’s setting his sights high. Decoying wary woodpigeons within range of an air rifle is never easy, but Andy combines fieldcraft and precise shooting to make an impressive tally in front of…

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The Airgun Show – pigeon, jackdaw and rabbit hunt, PLUS the Pellpax Crowbuster spring gun combo

Posted on 26/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

We’re hunting with Andy Watkins this week, and a mixed bag is on the cards. He starts on a farmyard shoot where pigeons are targeting cereal crops and jackdaws are raiding animal feed, and then moves on to a grassland…

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Enter now to win a Norica Storm X break-barrel rifle

Posted on 24/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

This is your chance to win a Norica Storm X rifle, worth an amazing £229.99! All you need to do to win this rifle is answer the following question correctly:How long is the Norica Storm X with the silencer fitted?…

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Airgun letters

Posted on 22/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

This is your chance to air your views and opinions! Send your letters to: Airgun Shooter, Future Publishing Ltd, Units 1 & 2, Sugarbrook Court, Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EX or email asletters@futurenet.com, including your full name and address. Join…

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Gun test: Norica Storm X

Posted on 22/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning is kicking up a storm as he gets to grips with the Norica Storm X – a budget-busting break-barrel that boasts a host of handy extras. Basic break-barrel springers are a brilliant way to get into airgun shooting…

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Ask the experts

Posted on 29/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our experts have your questions in their sights! 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…

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The Airgun Show – Hunting feral pigeons, collard doves and crows on the farm, plus the Daystate Renegade on test

Posted on 20/10/2016 by catherine — No Comments ↓

The crops are in and flying pests are making a nuisance of themselves on the farm. Mat Manning heads out with feral pigeons, collared doves and crows in his sights. On the test bench this week, it’s the Daystate Renegade.…