The JSB Hades promises plenty of knockdown power, and Mike Morton tests the .177 variety to see whether this pellet’s a knockout. We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to airgun ammo, with that great do-it-all pellet, the…
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JSB Hades review with Mike Morton
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Posted in Tests
Daystate Howler slugs reviewed by Roger Lait
Roger Lait gets to grips with the new Howler slug from Daystate, and despite an anxious start finds himself ending up in airgun heaven. Daystate Howler slugs Hi Roger, I understand you like shooting slugs. How do you fancy being…
Tagged with: airgun, daystate howler slugs, daystate red wolf, FX, nsa, rifle, roger lait, shoot, slugs
Posted in Features
Posted in Features
Decoy pigeon patterns with Mat Manning
Movement is one of the prime factors in persuading pest birds to approach a decoy pattern, as Mat Manning proves when he tries out a new flapper on a challenging day. Full-body Enforcer decoys were initially used to create the…
Tagged with: decoy pigeons, field, mat manning, pigeons, shoot, shooters, shooting, sniper
Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
RWS Power Bolt review w/ Mike Morton
Mike Morton tests the RWS Power Bolt, a pellet that’s not sure if it’s a bullet or a slug, but knows without doubt that it’s very heavy Without meaning to sound too controversial, the standard diabolo of average weight is…
Tagged with: .177, airgun shooter, ammo, ballistics, bullet, calibre, daystate red wolf, Diabolo, mike morton, Range, rifles, rws power bolt, shoot, shooting, slug, test, weihrauch hw100
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Posted in Reviews
Airgun hunting on the farmyard
The farmyard can be an incredibly productive place for airgun hunters who know how to employ the right tactics, as Pete Brookes explains. The air rifle is perfect for dealing with rats and feral pigeons, but shooters should always be…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun hunting, british, calibres, environment, farm, farming industry, farmyard, fieldcraft, firearm, general licences, outdoors, pcp, pellet, pete brookes, quarry, rat, rifle, shoot, shooters, shooting, shotgun
Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Long-range target shooting w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan and his friends began to get bored shooting Polo mints, so they decided to extend the range and grab some kitchenware. Jim Edge tries a shot at the now infamous Pan of Doom – 100 yards is a…
Tagged with: air rifles, airgun shooting, Andy McLachlan, benchrest, indoor, indoor range, long-range, outdoor, Range, shoot, shooting, target, target shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
Buying a new airgun w/ Shawn Minchin
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…
Tagged with: .177, air arms, air arms tx200hc, air rifles, airgun shooter, armoury, calibre, chronograph, covid-19, Field Target Trophy, Fox, gun, gun bag, gun dealer, gun shop, hunting, hw95, kit, mk3, pellets, permissions, rifle, scope, shawn minchin, shoot, shooting, spring rifle, stock, target, woodpigeons
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Targeting pigeons at the roost – the countryman w/ Mat Manning
Winter has long been the traditional season for targeting pigeons as they flight in to roost, and Mat Manning reckons an airgun is the perfect tool for the job. Roost shooting is a wonderful way to target woodpigeons during the…
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Benchrest shooting with Andy McLachlan
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…
Tagged with: accuracy, airgun, airgun shooting, airgunning, Andy McLachlan, anschutz, basc, benchrest shooting, covid, covid 19, ft, gear, indoor, indoors, JSB Exact, long range, outdoor, outdoor range, pellet, qys, scope, shoot, shooting, target, testing, walther lg400, zeroes
Posted in Target Shooting
Posted in Target Shooting
The Airgun Show – rat shooting with hollow-point ammo, PLUS how to make your airgun more accurate…
This week on The Airgun Show, we join Mat Manning on a night-time rat hunt and he’s making a change from his usual ammo choice. Although he is usually an advocate of domed pellets for all forms of airgun hunting,…
Tagged with: accurate, airgun, ammo, domed, hunting, mat manning, pellets, rat shooting, rats, shoot, targets, the airgun show
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Posted in News, The Airgun Show
