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Gun test: Umarex Glock 19X

Posted on 30/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Umarex is on a mission to put a Glock in as many shooters’ hands as possible – and Mike Morton finds himself grabbing hold of the 19X Austrian gunmaker Glock is known around the world for its series of polymer-framed,…

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Posted in Air Pistols, Reviews

Mike Morton tests the Weihrauch HW 77K

Posted on 17/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton casts his eye over the latest laminate variant of the Weihrauch HW 77K – who’d have thought wood could look this good? Ask a shooter to think of an airgun that comes with open sights, and most will…

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Posted in News, Reviews

Dispelling American airgun myths!

Posted on 06/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

American shooter John Hooper dispels the myth that his countrymen all spend thousands on their guns – and offers some budget ‘stalking’ tips too. In today’s new world of airguns, there is a plethora (a highbrow word for bunches and…

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Posted in Features

Taking up HFT with existing kit

Posted on 03/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

An image from several years ago shows Michelle Pullen using a targetised version of the Air Arms S400 Andy McLachlan persuades airgun shooters to take up HFT using their existing kit – without the need to take out a second…

Roger Lait shares his secrets on training

Posted on 28/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Roger Lait shares a few secrets about his training regime as he prepares for the WHFTO World Championships in Poland. Who wants to be a world champion? How do you go about being one? Is there a quick way to…

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Posted in Features

Andy McLachlan on barrel cleaning

Posted on 18/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy’s cleaning regime involves the Napier cleaning kit, used in conjunction with Lubro Teknik LT1 pellet lubricant If you think barrel cleaning is a bit of a bore, Andy McLachlan’s here to sing the praises of the pull-through. Cleaning a…

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Posted in Target Shooting

Gun collecting with Jonathan Young

Posted on 15/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

So you want to be a collector? You’re suddenly overcome by an urge to buy more airguns. There’s nothing wrong with that, argues Jonathan Young as he leads you down the rabbit hole of gun collecting. Waking up on any given…

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Posted in Features

Gun test: BSA R-10 SE Super Carbine

Posted on 10/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Morton checks out the BSA R-10 SE Super Carbine to discover whether this refined little rifle offers the shooter both function and form. BSA’s R-10 has been with us for around a decade now, and the Birmingham gun-maker has…

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Posted in Tests

Here’s your chance to win a KonusPro T30 3-12X44

Posted on 01/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Don’t forget to take advantage of our free to enter competition for the chance to win a KonusPro T30 3-12X44 scope, worth £179. Airguns and telescopic sights have mutually evolved to offer the perfect solution to any given shooting scenario,…

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Posted in News

Target Shooter with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 25/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Committed outdoor competitor Andy McLachlan finds himself heading indoors to look at the super-precise sport of benchrest shooting. I’ve written many times about visiting Bolton Gun Club’s Leigh 50-yard-plus indoor airgun range. This is an establishment that caters for the…