Walther LGU – a serious bit of kit I’ve already gone on record to say that Walther’s 2012 model of its LGV break-barrel is the finest production air rifle I’ve…
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Brocock Bantam Sniper HR
The super-successful Bantam from British gunmaker Brocock has been revamped and fitted with a regulator from Dutch masters Huma – to create the Sniper HR. (Read tips on how to…
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3: perfect for wildfowlers and pigeon shooters
This is an assement of the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 semi-automatic as a wildfowling gun. Fowling and pigeon shooting are probably the two most common uses in the UK,…
Umarex Legends M1A1 Legendary
While it’s great to see CO2 guns that are created from the ground up, plenty of shooters love getting their hands on pellet- or BB-firing historical replicas, with the Legends…
Sightmark Wraith 4K Ultra: it makes nocturnal ratting easy
Perfect conditions for testing the Sightmark Wraith 4K Ultra This summer’s dry, hot weather saw harvest completed in record time on lots of farms. The result was a sudden influx…
Deer Stalker binocular strap field tested
I immediately wanted to try out Härkila’s new Deer Stalker binocular strap (I call it a harness) when I saw it. The reason being that it incorporated two features I’d…
Härkila Norse boots tested in the field
My first impression on trying them on was that they were both comfortable and warm. Having used them night and day ever since, I can say with total confidence that…
Norica Hawk GRS
Break-barrel airguns are enjoying a huge revival in popularity, and I can see why. Apart from tending to be more affordable than PCPs, these air rifles offer fuss-free shooting without…
Lanber Sporter: why it’s recommended by shooting coaches as a first gun
Recommended by many shooting coaches as an ideal first gun.
Theoben Fenman: it looks good and shoots well too
Background to the Theoban Fenman The Theoben Fenman was a diversion from the norm when it hit the headlines in August 1993. Theoben had officially been making gas-ram-powered air…
Air Arms S400 and its variants
Introduced in the year 2000, the Air Arms s400 is one of the most popular air rifles for beginners and experienced shooters alike. It is a simple, unregulated rifle that uses the…
AirMaks Katran B
No matter how accurate an air rifle may be, a shooter will only be able to unlock its full potential if it fits them properly. Target shooters – and target…
Anschütz 1761 Classic Whisper
Sound-modified rifles have always interested me. I have tested most of the moderators on the market with high-tech sound meters to measure decibel reduction but, out in the field, my…
The BSA Meteor: born in 1950s
Background to the BSA Meteor The original BSA Meteor was never intended to be full-powered like the later Meteors were; that was the preserve of the heavier, tap-loading Airsporter –…
Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 4.5-14×44 – worth more than a glance
Hawke Sidewinder scopes are often touted as being suitable for shooting multiple disciplines – and with multiple types of rifle in mind as well, incorporating rimfires and centrefires as well…
The Weihrauch HW 80: a classic air rifle
Originally designed as a collaboration between Dr Robert Beeman and the Weihrauch factory, the Weihrauch HW 80 made strong use of modern design methodologies at the time of its release…
Lithgow LA102 Crossover stalking rifle
I have tested quite a few Lithgow rimfires of late but I’d never had the chance to engage with the centrefire version of the Crossover model, the Lithgow LA102 Crossover…
Daystate Delta Wolf: a lot of clever features
The ground-breaking Daystate Delta Wolf was the most eagerly anticipated airgun launch of all time, so the British gunmaker’s latest offering certainly had a lot to live up to. (Read…
Air Arms Diabolo: go-to pellet for airgunners field tested
Many seasoned airgun shooters will have a relatively small stable of pellets that they will put through any new air rifle they acquire. The Air Arms Diabolo Field, seen here…
BSA R10 Super Carbine on test
I’ve got attached to the latest BSA R10 Super Carbine test rifle. It’s a VC, but with a barrel reduced in length by 109mm, it’s dubbed the Super Carbine; it…