Philip Siddell explains how to use simulation training to improve the chances of the airgun hunter’s success in the field. The improvised shooting positions you practise during training are sure to come in useful in the field The last time…
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Shooting and well-being with Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan reckons he has the perfect pick-me-up following the restrictions of Covid – and that’s to get outside and go shooting. Andy’s spent a lot of beautiful evenings stalking rabbits over the years, where he was able to unwind…
Tagged with: Andy McLachlan, benchrest, covid, gun, lockdown, long range, outdoors, pellets, plinkers, shooting, shots, Sport, target
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Refinishing a rifle in good condition – is it a good idea?
Refinishing a worn and dented old stock can be very rewarding, but what if the stock’s already in perfect condition? Mike Morton finds out the hard way. “You must be mad!” was the response I got from one of my…
Tagged with: centrefire, field, gun, gun stock, gun stock oil, gun stocks, indoors, mike morton, outdoors, Range, refinishing, rifle, rimfire, shooting, stock, weihrauch
Posted in Features
Posted in Features
Airgun hunting on the farmyard
The farmyard can be an incredibly productive place for airgun hunters who know how to employ the right tactics, as Pete Brookes explains. The air rifle is perfect for dealing with rats and feral pigeons, but shooters should always be…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun hunting, british, calibres, environment, farm, farming industry, farmyard, fieldcraft, firearm, general licences, outdoors, pcp, pellet, pete brookes, quarry, rat, rifle, shoot, shooters, shooting, shotgun
Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Four of the best night vision scopes
Dont be afraid of the dark! Richard Saunders stays up past his bedtime to test four night vision scopes
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun shooter, airguns, hunting, hunting rifle, night shooting, night vision scope, nightsite, nighttime shooting, outdoor shooting, outdoors, Pulsar, review, reviews, scopes, test, Yukon
Posted in Optics, Tests
Posted in Optics, Tests
Airgun Insider: What can I do to help my sport?
The Insider wonders what we can do to make 2021 even more successful for shooters. I’m always asking myself what can I do to help promote shooting. Let’s be honest, as far as most non-shooters are concerned, it’s something they’re…
Different types of airgun permission
Pete Brookes explains how the airgun hunter may land themselves a very different type of permission, but populated with a very familiar pest Photo © David Jinks A large part of the enjoyment of airgunning, or most other types of…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun, airgun hunter, countryside, environment, fac, gamekeeper, GWCT, Hunter, outdoors, Permission, pest, pete brookes, rifle, riverbanks, rural, Sport, wildlife
Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Rangemaster Sovereign pellet test
Whenever I’m asked by a fellow shooter what pellets they should try in their new gun, I have a few recommendations that make good starting points, and Rangemaster Sovereign is always on that list. These pellets are billed as being…
How to embrace the pressure of competition shooting
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…
Tagged with: airguns, Andy McLachlan, competition, ft, hft, indoor, outdoors, pellets, plinking, practice course, Range, scope, shoot, shooting, Sport, target shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
A guide to gun safety
Sponsored by… Shooting is one of the safest sports in the world, and Mike Morton offers 10 important tips to ensure new shooters get safe and stay safe The trigger finger should only ever make contact with the blade when…
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Posted in Features, September Shooting Special
Posted in Features, September Shooting Special
