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Talking shop: Keen’s Guns

Posted on 17/08/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Manager David Keen has worked at the shop for more than 30 years, and has seen it grow into one of the top hunting and fishing shops in Wales How did you get started and why? The business started in…

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Andy McLachlan is busting an ancient myth

Posted on 23/07/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Andy’s son James kicked off his competition shooting career using this Weihrauch HW 100 more than 10 years ago Andy McLachlan is out to dispel the age-old myth that getting involved in series competition shooting requires you to spend serious…

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In the crosshairs: Isabel Moore

Posted on 30/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

She may only be 15, but Isabel’s already had success at both national and international level – and admits shooting has changed her life. How did you start shooting – and was it pistol or rifle? I went with my…

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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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Getting into airguns

Posted on 03/06/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re looking to start out on an airgun adventure, Mike Morton reckons you’re in the right place as he explains the basics of the sport. When’s the best time to get into airgun shooting? Right now! Take a look…

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Andy McLachlan on the benefits of indoor shooting

Posted on 16/05/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Outdoorsman Andy McLachlan heads indoors to find a type of shooting that’s very different to what he’s been used to, but is just as rewarding Many regular readers will be aware that I have been spending a lot of time…

Simon Everett on the Webley Mark 3

Posted on 19/04/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Simon Everett takes a close look at a true icon of airgunning: the Webley Mark 3 The loading port was reamed in situ, so that it aligned perfectly with the barrel The Webley Mark 3 had a very long production…

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Gas Gun Goodness

Posted on 13/03/2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Jonathan Young gasses on about the history of CO2 guns and offers a closer look at some of his personal favourites. While most airgun shooters know they can drop a 12g bulb into their pistol and get shooting, few realise…