Pre-charged pneumatic rifles are incredibly popular today and for many good reasons. A PCP air rifle offers recoilless firing that makes accurate shot placement much easier than it is with…
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Effecto PX-5 Pro
Having been away from the industry, I’ve missed out on all the new releases, so I’m having fun catching up on what’s come along. I had never heard of Effecto…
Should airgunners try deer stalking?
I wonder how many of us have been out on one of our favourite permissions, stalking squirrels in a wood for example, only to wonder what it would be like…
How to prep at home before going airgun hunting
That’s that old saying about “poor preparation providing poor performance”, or something like that? Well, it holds true for any airgunner who hopes to hunt successfully. There are so many…
Benchrest stability – the importance of the front rest
I mentioned to you all recently that, following the wanton destruction of my right ankle that was accomplished when fishing, I have been lucky enough to be provided with transportation…
Reporting back from Extreme Benchrest
“Hi Rog, do you fancy coming along to Extreme Benchrest this year, it’s going to be big?” Well what could I say, other than: “Of course I do! When do…
Air Arms S510 TR
I’ve been using Air Arms guns for over 20 years and have come to know their range very well, with my Year 2000 S410 holding pride of place in my…
What makes the perfect airgun pellet?
As a young man, I was forever looking for anything that would make me a better hunter, and I always believed that one day I’d find a magical airgun pellet…
The history of the Webley Mk3 air rifle
The Webley Mk3 was introduced in 1947 and was of a completely different design to the Mk2 Service which was described in my last article. In some ways it was…
Airgun Shooter’s Gear of the Year: best airgun ammo
*Prices will vary due to calibre BSA Gold Star BSA’s highly accurate premium range Gold Star pellets certainly live up to their name and make a great addition to any…
Why airgun barrels can vary from one another
The subject of gun barrels and how they affect the accuracy of shots is something that shooters have taken a great deal of interest in since the early 16th century…
Airgun Shooter’s Gear of the Year: best airgun optics
Hawke Vantage 4-12×40 AO This is a quality optic that offers incredible value for money and would be equally at home on an affordable springer or more expensive PCP. Price:…
How to track down the airgun spare parts you need
We all know that sinking feeling when something inside an airgun goes pop. Just when you were getting going, something breaks. It is daunting to start stripping things down, but…
Airgun Shooter’s Gear of the Year: springers and gas-rams
Umarex UX Syrix An almost indestructible polymer stock coupled with solid build quality, good balance and the inclusion of scope and mounts make the Syrix a compelling proposition. Price: £154.95…
Airgun Shooter’s Gear of the Year: best PCP air rifles
Daystate Alpha Wolf Daystate has set a new standard for airgun advancement with an electronic rifle that blends looks, technology and performance to give it true supergun status. We believe…
How to fix a damaged airgun barrel
It is amazing what some owners of old airguns inflict on them. I have encountered incorrect or broken mainsprings, breech washers replaced with cork and improvised piston washers. Then there…
Airgun fairs – finding a second hand bargain
In this country we are very fortunate to have fairs where we can search for old weapons and other shooting-related collectibles. These airgun fairs attract exhibitors who sell everything from…
The history of Webley air rifles
Ask any airgun enthusiast born in the 1940s or 50s about Webley & Scott premium grade air rifles and the Webley Mk3 will be mentioned without hesitation, while the previous…
How to maintain your target air rifle for consistent accuracy
In a previous article, I wrote about the considerations that the target shooter must take on board following the fall of some dropping shots. These are the shots that fall…
Are blowback CO2 airguns worth it?
Blowback CO2 airguns are all the rage, but it wasn’t all that long ago that airguns like these didn’t even exist. Traditional CO2 pellet pistols performed superbly without blowback, and…