We love to categorise things don’t we? A pigeonhole for everything. When it comes to air rifles, some come from a premium brand, some are mid-priced, others are affordable, but…
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Best chronographs for airguns – Richard Saunders’ top choices
Why chronographs for airguns are key Ignorance, it is said, is no defence in law. Responsible airgunners know that without a Firearm Certificate (FAC), possessing a rifle that pushes out…
Best affordable bullpup rifles – top picks for airgunners
Are you fed up with everything going up? Gas and electric bills, fuel prices, interest rates. Just about everything except salaries. Unfortunately, though, airguns are not immune either. Well-known brands…
Rabbit hunting in daylight
I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but it seems the rabbits on my permissions are even more nocturnal than usual. For the last several years I’ve shot…
Mid-priced springer airguns – four of the best options
Airgunners, when they reach a certain age, will know what I mean. You get to a point in your life when all of a sudden you have a nostalgic urge.…
Reximex Ixia Compact
In recent years, Turkey has been a hotbed of air rifle development. There’s Hatsan of course. Then Kral burst onto the scene, and recently Reximex and Niksan Defence have thrown…
HikMicro Alpex A50T field tested by Richard Saunders
Not so long ago I marvelled at how NiteSite (remember that company?) enabled me to shoot rats and rabbits in the dark thanks to its Viper infrared system. All I…
Best infrared scopes – our top picks
The long summer heatwave is finally history and the clocks have gone back. But cheer up, hunters – that means the nights are once more longer, and despite what you…
Field testing the Pard NV008S LRF
It’s really nice to be wanted, isn’t it? Well, perhaps not if you’re a criminal on the run I’d imagine, but speaking as an airgun shooter, being someone who’s in…
BSA R-12 CLX Pro
Established in 1861, few companies can claim the heritage of Birmingham Small Arms, or BSA as the company is better known. In fact, I’d bet the vast majority of airgunners…
Best FAC rated air rifles on review
I’m willing to bet that just about every airgun shooter, certainly among those of us who hunt, has wondered what their legal-limit rifle would be like in FAC format. It’s…
Best sporting air rifles – best traditional models on the market
It’s hard to believe, I know, but there was a time before the airgun world went mad for bullpups, tactical rifles and all things black polymer. The traditional sporting air…
Thermal imaging gear from Pulsar field tested
I doubt very much that rabbits appreciate it, but there is a subtle difference between pest control and hunting. I’m sure others will have a view, but for me, hunting…
Springer airguns – eight of the best options
Springer airguns have been around for over 100 years and probably account for more units sold each year than any other air rifle category, especially at the affordable end of…
Air rifle case – we share our top picks
When it comes to pest control or stalking in the field, any keen Shot will tell you that you should only take what you need, because you don’t want to…
Grey squirrel control with Rich Saunders
Conventional wisdom has it that at this time of year, when nature’s bounty is overflowing, grey squirrels are spoilt for choice for something to eat. So much so in fact…
Night vision ratting on a budget
Well, of course there was a time before IR and thermal. Lamping is as effective today as it ever was. However, regardless of your kit, the challenge with night shooting…
RTI Arms Priest 2
For a long time, a small group of established manufacturers have dominated our sport: companies whose reputations date back decades to when springers where the only game in town, joined…
Reximex Myth reviewed
Looking at the Reximex Myth Turkey has been a hotbed for new air rifles in recent years, many pitched at the low to middle end of the PCP financial spectrum.…
Hawke Vantage 4-12×40 AO
With so many products on the market, choosing the right one can be something of a minefield, especially as the ability to try before you buy is often limited. Making…