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Night vision rat hunting – The Countryman

Posted on 22/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Were looking back to midwinter when Mat Manning set himself up with night vision and put in a late shift in an attempt to hold back the winter influx of rats. Cold weather is setting in and rats are becoming…

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Posted in Features, Hunting

Airgun Shooter 146 is out NOW

Posted on 18/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The latest edition of Airgun Shooter Magazine is now available for purchase or download! With feral pigeons and corvids threatening to spiral out of control on the farm, Mat Manning heads out with a sub-12 ft-lb air rifle – the…

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Shooting advice: using a dot sight

Posted on 16/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Can you imagine a sighting system where you don’t have to worry about parallax or eye relief? Mike Morton can, and it’s called a dot sight Telescopic sights are the norm for most air rifles these days, whether they’re PCPs,…

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Posted in Target Shooting

The Airgun Show – ratting with the Daystate Delta Wolf, PLUS Element Optics Helix scope on test…

Posted on 05/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Faced with a massive infestation of rats, Richard Saunders has set up his Daystate Delta Wolf with night vision gear and is heading out for some after-dark pest control. Watch the full show here: The action comes thick and fast,…

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Posted in News, The Airgun Show

Questions in glass bedding and more in the latest Q&A

Posted on 04/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

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 to a nagging problem or simply want…

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Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate review w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 03/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning puts the Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate through its paces and concludes that a spring-powered airgun doesn’t have to be a compromise. How will the Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate do on test? The Weihrauch HW98 Grey laminate is shortlisted…

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Best break-barrel rifles for less than £300 w/ Richard Saunders

Posted on 26/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Rich Saunders takes a look at four break-barrel rifles that you can happily take hunting that cost less than £300 I’m lucky enough to have several permissions on which I take my pest controlling responsibilities seriously, even if they are…

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Buying a new airgun w/ Shawn Minchin

Posted on 20/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shawn Minchin has a problem with one of his favourite air rifles, and while it’s a quick fix it’s also a good excuse to add another gun to his armoury. Shawn’s now the proud owner of both a Weihrauch HW95K…

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Benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 16/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan recalls an enjoyable and productive session at a club that re-opened its doors last year after the Covid restrictions. Dave Ramshead carries out some pellet testing at one of Rochdale’s indoor ranges where no annoying wind can interfere…

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Posted in Target Shooting

Laser rangefinder for shooting – why it can be valuable for airgunners

Posted on 12/02/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Lasers are very much a part of our present, not just our future, and a laser rangefinder for shooting can be a valuable tool for airgunners. Lasers can be a handy tool for airgun shooters A laser rangefinder for shooting…