Mike Morton examines the controversial use of cleaning rods, brushes and bore paste to bring a wayward rifle back into the fold. Many shooters will tell you that they never clean the barrels of their airguns – and that goes…
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Scope test from new company Element Optics
Shooting is in our DNA, so Mike Morton tests the Helix, a brand new scope from a brand new company called Element Optics. Mike really enjoyed shooting with the Helix, and appreciated its clear glass and extremely useful reticle It’s…
Tagged with: centrefire, element optics, FX Airguns, helix, mike morton, rimfire, scope, test
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Posted in Features, Reviews
Daystate Huntsman Revere review with Mike Morton
Mike Morton tests the Daystate Huntsman Revere, and finds a rifle that stays true to its traditional roots, while adding in some modern twists. Daystate’s best-selling rifle is the Huntsman, and while it’s been subjected to numerous redesigns and improvements,…
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SPONSORED: Tactical Scopes
For most shooters, no matter what sort of shooting you do a quality telescopic scope (or 5!) is a must have accessory for your air rifle, rimfire or centerfire. Whether it be for fun target plinking, competition targets, vermin control…
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Club of the month: Reigate Miniature Rifle and Pistol Club
The club started in 1895, so will be celebrating its 125th anniversary next year. The range uses tunnels that have been cut out of the stone in Reigate, Surrey, and the sand mined was used to make high-quality glass. The…
Tagged with: air rifle, club of the month, fullbore, gun safety, Range, reigate miniature rifle and pistol club, rimfire, shooting, wwi, wwii
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Airgun answers
It’s that time again, as 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…
Tagged with: airgun, airgun answers, centrefire, cylinder, Gun Trade Association, guns, hunting, pcp, pellets, rifles, rimfire, scope, shooters, sights
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Posted in Q&A
Andy McLachlan on tackling the wind
Andy McLachlan tackles the airgun shooter’s nemesis , the wind – and offers a few pointers to help ensure those pellets fly true Daz Taylor checks to see how the wind is affecting the area surrounding the target, prior to…
Tagged with: airflow, airgun pellets, Andy McLachlan, benchrest, crosshairs, deflection, firearms, ft, gravity, gun, hft, pellets, projectile, rimfire, scope, shot placement, wind
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