Located in a redundant quarry, the latest Airgun Club of the Month roots go back further than the eight decades it’s been running. Minehead & District Rifle & Pistol Club has antecedents going back to the 1880s, and there is…
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Club of the Month: Minehead & District Rifle & Pistol Club
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Grey Squirrel hunt: The Countryman
In this month’s Countryman with Mat Manning, he’s hunting for grey squirrels. The grey squirrel is a constant problem in British woodland. Ever since its introduction to our shores, this invasive rodent has caused widespread damage to trees and has…
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SPONSORED: GBSA partner Streamlight
Whether it’s for accurately identifying and spotting your quarry or for safety, a bright and versatile torch is one thing you should always carry. Most newcomers to the sport tend to start out shooting during day light hours, but the…
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New issue of Airgun Shooter is on sale NOW!
Airgun Shooter 131 is on sale from today – so don’t forget to pick your copy up or subscribe at http://bit.ly/2krYg6Y A lot of shooters make the mistake of dismissing CO2-powered airguns as being little more than a compromise between…
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Farmyard pest control: The Countryman
With wet weather threatening to stop play, Mat Manning heads onto the farm in search of shelter and finds plenty of pests doing the same. Most shooters are pretty hardy when it comes to inclement weather – we enjoy being…
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The hunter’s season
With the countryside at its most beautiful and quarry species distracted by a rich natural harvest, Kev Hawker heads out to bask in the colder seasons. Late autumn and early winter really are the hunter’s months as far as I’m…
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Pellet test: QYS Pointed
Mike Morton loads up with QYS Pointed, and has to eat humble pie after finding a pellet that manages to dispel a life-long belief about their accuracy. I admit it. I’ve never been a fan of pointed pellets. This type…
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Airgun answers
Our experts have your questions in their sights, so make sure to read to the bottom to find out how to send them in! Struggling with a scope? Having hassles with your hunting? Well, don’t despair because you’ve arrived at…
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Airgun Shooter 126 is on sale NOW
It’s time to order your copy of the brand-new issue of Airgun Shooter available from today, so what are you waiting for? Woodpigeons are causing massive amounts of damage to arable crops at this time of year, so this issue’s…
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Dispelling American airgun myths!
American shooter John Hooper dispels the myth that his countrymen all spend thousands on their guns – and offers some budget ‘stalking’ tips too. In today’s new world of airguns, there is a plethora (a highbrow word for bunches and…
