Andy McLachlan’s got some high-end air rifles in his collection, but this time he takes a look at one from the opposite end of the fiscal scale The Chinese-made M16D may not be the most elegant of rifles, but the…
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Best value for money air rifles with Andy McLachlan
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Choosing the right airgun optics
Shooters have never had so much choice when it comes to optics, and Andy McLachlan explains how to pick what will work best for you. This Leupold has a small objective lens and is perfect for shooting HFT where optical…
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Airgun Shooter 143 is out NOW
The latest edition of Airgun Shooter Magazine is now available! Roost shooting is a wonderful way to target woodpigeons during the colder months. It doesn’t require any of the cumbersome gear necessitated by decoying, yet can still yield some impressive…
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Top target rifle choices
Andy McLachlan runs through three of his top choices of target rifles more than capable of picking up some silverware Here’s the last Steyr LG110 that Andy owned – this one’s been configured for shooting Hunter Field Target Having explained…
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Choosing A Target Rifle
If You need match-winning performance, Andy McLachlan reckons you’ll need a rifle that’s been kitted out with match-winning components An FT rifle needs to be multi-adjustable to enable the shooter to position the gun properly for each individual shot Many…
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Gear of the Year: The best buys of 2020
Airgun shooters of all disciplines demand the same thing – guns and gear that perform really well, while representing great value for money. Here are a few of our top choices, suiting a wide range of budgets, that will help…
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Airgunning from home: How to make the best of lockdown
With ranges closed and travel restricted, Airgun Shooter’s editor, Mat Manning suggests ways for airgun shooters to pass the time and raise their game during lockdown. From testing new pellets to tidying your kitbag, there is plenty to keep an…
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Decoying woodpigeons – The Countryman
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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Rangemaster Sovereign pellet test
Whenever I’m asked by a fellow shooter what pellets they should try in their new gun, I have a few recommendations that make good starting points, and Rangemaster Sovereign is always on that list. These pellets are billed as being…
Bullpup Bliss
Sponsored by… For more information, just visit: https://www.solware.co.uk/ Bullpups dare to be different, and just like any pup, Mike Morton reckons you need to get to know yours in order to unlock its full potential. HW 100 BP in action: Triggers…
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