The Walther LGU remains one of the very best springers on the market. And it’s striking to look at too
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New airgun gear at IWA Sporting Classics 2016
The IWA Outdoor Classics show in Nuremberg is one of the shooting industry’s premier events, showcasing countless new releases on the airgun scene. Here’s some of the kit we clocked during the showcase. PALLAS PCPs Pallas have unveiled their…
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Posted in Features, Gear
Tempting Gifts for your Christmas List
Hoping to find that special airgunning pressie under the tree or in your stocking on Christmas morning? Here are a few ideas for your list to Santa… USMC GUARDIAN This workhorse of a knife comes with a robust nylon holster and lends…
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Twin Test: Walther Century GT and Crosman Phantom MkII
Synthetically stocked break-barrel rifle/scope combos are very much in vogue, so Nigel Allen takes two of the newest arrivals into the fields – Walther’s Century GT and Crosman’s Phantom MkII… At £265, the new Walther Century GT/6×42 scope combo is an…
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Posted in Air Rifles, Springer, Tests
The Airgun Show – woodland pigeon and squirrel hunt, PLUS the Daystate Pulsar Synthetic on test
With a game cover crop under attack from pigeons, Mat Manning heads out to keep the birds at bay. Typical of this fickle winged pest, the woodies have other ideas, and Mat has to ring the changes to end up…
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Posted in The Airgun Show
Posted in The Airgun Show
‘Tis the Season to be Giving…
Want a big pressie to unwrap this Christmas? Here’s a selection of guns, gear and other goodies we reckon any airgunner would love Santa to leave under their tree… Purr-fect Hellcat If you’re after something short’n’sweet for your gun cabinet…
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Head-to-head: Gamo Junior Hunter v Norica Thor GRS
Young airgunners are the lifeblood of tomorrow’s shooting sports. Mark Camoccio assesses two Spanish break-barrels that are designed to entice juniors into the fold
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Posted in Air Rifles, Gas-Ram, Springer, Tests
The Airgun Show – stalking rabbits, Gamo Varmint Stalker Barricade on test and new guns from BSA, Air Arms and Daystate
Fieldcraft and cunning are order of the day as Mat Manning sets out on foot to keep numbers of grass-gobbling rabbits in check. Creeping within range of wily rabbits is never easy, but Mat calls on his years of shooting…
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Posted in News
New Hoppe’s blend
Renowned gun care products manufacturer, Hoppe’s, has launched a new, synthetic version of its famous No. 9 Bore Cleaner.
