Phil Hooper offers a balanced view on a weighty topic – the continued use of a poisonous metal to manufacture airgun ammunition In terms of lead content by mass, one 28g 12-bore cartridge equates to 11 .22 LR rounds or…
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Taking on the Gauntlet series w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan and his son James take on the first two shoots of the Gauntlet series – their guns are set up perfectly, so they should do well. Andy’s son James prepares to take a shot – but while his…
Controlling woodpigeons – The Countryman w/ Mat Manning
Faced with a challenging crop protection assignment close to buildings, Mat Manning opts for a low-profile hide-and-seek approach. The purpose of today’s session is crop protection. Pigeons and corvids are targeting leftover grain on a stubble field which is to…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Airgun Shooter 154 is OUT NOW
The latest issue of Airgun Shooter Magazine is now available To subscribe to Airgun Shooter Magazine, just visit: http://www.magazinesdirect.com/AGM/X140 Although some farms hold a resident population of rats right through the year, numbers of these unwelcome rodents tend to peak…
Rabbit control with thermal gear
A switch to thermal gear helps Mat Manning bring some tricky bunnies to book during a nocturnal foray. After an alarming slump over the past couple of years, the rabbits in my locality are making a very healthy comeback. I’m…
Tagged with: air rifle, airgun, gun, hunting, night time, rabbit control, shooting, thermal
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Posted in Hunting
Grey squirrel control – The Countryman w/ Mat Manning
Setting up a feeding station is by far the most effective way to make a serious dent in the numbers of destructive grey squirrels – Mat Manning explains how he does it. Feeding stations are without a doubt the most…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
How to make a vintage airgun box replica
It’s easier to find a vintage air pistol than it is to find the box, and Phil Hooper explains how to make a convincing replica so the gun will look more at home. I’ve already explained the process of restoring…
HFT practice w/ Andy McLachlan
Andy McLachlan visits Fort Airgun Club to shoot an HFT practice course, having made a few changes to his setup in pursuit of a higher score. Simon Gibson uses his Air Arms FTP 900 to good effect during the practice…
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Posted in Features, Target Shooting
Posted in Features, Target Shooting
Best small binoculars – Mat Manning lists his top picks
Mat Manning tests a selection of the best compact binoculars, at a range of affordable prices, that will give you a better view of the action without weighing you down. This article originally appeared in our sister publication, Gun Trade…
Lincs Hunter FT Club – Thomas Bristow pays a visit
Thomas Bristow checks out Lincs Hunter FT Club where the course-setters have been working very hard to test his skills to the limit. The club, which is based in Waddington on the outskirts of Lincoln, is known for its sometimes…
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