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RAW TM1000 review – high-end target rifle tested by Thomas Bristow

Posted on 28/08/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Thomas Bristow’s managed to borrow some high-end target rifles, but this time he’s talking about one of his own – the RAW TM1000. This rifle used to belong to GB HFT captain Roger Lait, and now it’s up to Thomas…

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Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate review w/ Mat Manning

Posted on 03/03/2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning puts the Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate through its paces and concludes that a spring-powered airgun doesn’t have to be a compromise. How will the Weihrauch HW98 Grey Laminate do on test? The Weihrauch HW98 Grey laminate is shortlisted…

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Top target rifle choices

Posted on 09/12/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on 05/12/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Target shooting in nature with Andy McLachlan

Posted on 31/10/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan enjoys snap shooting with his air rifle at the range, but finds some furious action of a very different nature outside. Andy had to adopt a different technique for the rats as HFT does not prepare you for…

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Top tactical air rifle picks from Richard Saunders

Posted on 18/09/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

When they first appeared, many dismissed bullpups as a flash-in-the-pan gimmick. Now, despite being true Marmite guns, they are an established part of our sport. Manufacturers are always looking to give us the next thing and though they’ve existed for…

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Enter our competition today!

Posted on 15/01/2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Take advantage of our free to enter competition now to win a BSA Silver Star Target Rifle, worth £699! All you need to do to win this PCP is to answer the following question correctly: What type of sighting systems…

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Airgun Shooter Magazine 129 is out NOW

Posted on 28/11/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Christmas is coming, so there’s no better time to take a closer look at some of the very best airguns, optics and shooting accessories that have caught our eye over the past 12 months. Our Gear of the Year round-up…

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The Vulcan 2: A target rifle stock, but not as we know it

Posted on 26/11/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan reaches for the stars and treks over to his gun shop to see if the hunting-focused Vulcan 2 can cut it as a target rifle I remember reading Mat Manning’s review of the Airgun Technology Vulcan 2 semi-bullpup…

Target Shooter: Age over beauty

Posted on 24/11/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy McLachlan has a blast from the past with the Sportsmatch GC2, a veteran PCP that proves older rifles can still hold their own today. Andy lines up a long shot with the GC2 during a visit to Rivington Riflemen’s…