Today it’s bullpups, but Jonathan Young reminds us that once upon a time the take-down rifle was in vogue – and one great example is the Brocock Enigma The Enigma was a very unusual gun, a superbly designed multi-shot with…
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Mike Morton on how to best test a new air rifle
Testing times: Mike Morton explains how he checks a new air rifle to find how well it’s performing, and what ammo suits it best. A shooting buddy recently asked me to run through the way we test the guns that…
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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Put a spring(er) in your step!
Richard Saunders takes a look at four top break-barrel and underlever spring rifles, and gives them the piston seal of approval Although pneumatics have been around for much longer than many people realise, airgun shooting as we know it today…
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Andy McLachlan’s advice: join a club!
Andy McLachlan heads under cover to talk about the many benefits shooters enjoy when they belong to an indoor target club. Those of us who spend a lot of time outside with our airguns, either hunting or competition shooting, sometimes…
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Gun collecting with Jonathan Young
So you want to be a collector? You’re suddenly overcome by an urge to buy more airguns. There’s nothing wrong with that, argues Jonathan Young as he leads you down the rabbit hole of gun collecting. Waking up on any given…
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The Airgun Show – Scope-cam crow roost hunt, PLUS the Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter R on test
http://www.theshootingshow.tv/airgun-show/the-airgun-show-scope-cam-crow-roost-hunt-plus-the-air-arms-s510-ultimate-sporter-r-on-test/ We’re out on an awesome dusk shoot this week as Mat heads out to target crows around their woodland roosting site. The wary birds grow in confidence as darkness closes in and Mat gets some fantastic twilight shooting and…
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Bang or Bling?
Mike Morton runs through the pros and cons of the parts he’s changed and modifications he’s made to some of the airguns in his own collection. Many shooters are more than happy to buy an airgun, shoot it and enjoy…
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Guns and gear on show
The 2019 British Shooting Show was just over a month ago but big plans are already being put in place for next year’s event. However, just in case you missed any of the items on show at the UK’s premier…
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Ask the experts
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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