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Short or zero eye relief scopes w/ Mike Morton

Posted on 28/07/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Short or zero eye relief scopes deliver a different experience to a conventional optic, so Mike Morton finds out what they have to offer. It was a daytime shoot around the farm, and while the intended quarry had been feral…

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Decoying woodpigeons – The Countryman

Posted on 11/11/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning sets up for a morning’s decoying as the woodpigeons gather over a harvested barley field Late summer is a prime time for the pigeon shooter. Large flocks of these birds gather to feed on spilt grain left behind…

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Farmyard crow control – The Countryman

Posted on 03/07/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With hordes of crows causing problems on the farm, Mat Manning uses all his tricks to get some farmyard crow control done. Farmyard crow control is a serious issue for anyone trying to make a living in the farming industry;…

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How to improve your airgun’s accuracy

Posted on 11/07/2019 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Perhaps your new rifle’s not as accurate as you’d expected, or maybe your trusty tack-driver’s failing to deliver. Mike Morton runs through a few pointers to help get you back on target