Background to the Feinwerkbau 800x FT In the early 2000s, when Field Target and Hunter Field Target became increasingly popular in Europe, manufacturers of precision 10m match air rifles started…
£3,179.00
Reviews
Zbroia Hortitsia – a rifle from an accomplished Ukrainian manufacturer
The Zbroia Hortitsia comes in two versions: the 330/180 and the 450/220, which is the one seen here. The company’s designation refers to the barrel length in millimetres…
£559.00
VW Golf Estate Alltrack TDI 4Motion
Background to the VW Golf Estate Alltrack TDI 4Motion The Volkswagen Golf needs little introduction. It has been at the forefront of hatchback sales since, well, forever, partly down to…
£43,803.00
Walther Rotex RM8 – one of the most affordable PCP air rifles around
The Walther Rotex RM8 runs an eight-shot, rotary magazine made of CNC-machined aluminium. It’s driven by a side-bolt that automatically cocks and loads a pellet directly into the choked, 500mm…
£420.00
Sauer 202 – a beautifully engineered rifle
The Sauer 202 attracted a loyal following from the moment it first appeared in the early 1990s. It was designed as a lightweight hunting rifle and came in a number…
£1,000.00
Daystate Red Wolf airgun review
The Daystate Red Wolf hit the scene in a storm of publicity, and a blaze of colour, in the shape of the special-edition Serie Rosso variant in 2018. Cradled in…
£1,849.00
Lee-Enfield SMLE – otherwise known as the ‘Smelly’
British and Commonwealth forces were armed with one of the best bolt-action battle rifles of the first half of the 20th century – the Lee-Enfield. Although the rifle is still…
£429.00
20-bore ATA Arms SP Elegant Gold Game
Almost two years ago, I was approached by the Editor of Shooting Times to write gun reviews. Those two years have seen the shooting industry face disruption and challenges not…
£999.00
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…
The Longthorne Valhalla Model 3004
Where do I start with this stunning, 100% English-made beauty, the Longthorne Valhalla? My full-time job, as a lot of you know, is being a shooting coach and my part-time…
£11,995.00
Winchester Diamond Grade trap gun: quality, reputation and desirability
Origins of the Winchester Diamond Grade trap gun The 101 Winchester Game gun is an example of one of many models produced by the prolific Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The…
£700.00
Isuzu D-Max Utility double cab
It’s been 10 years since Isuzu launched the D-Max; in that time, it’s gained a reputation as a capable 4×4 and its appeal rivals that of the mighty Toyota Hilux.…
£25,499.00
CZ 452: Pick whichever variant you want, they’re all good
Birth of the CZ 452 Some time ago, Blast from the Past looked at the venerable Brno Model 2, a real workhorse of a small-bore rifle that started production in…
£200.00
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.…
£599.00
Infiray’s thermal and infrared optics field tested by Mat Manning
Striking the balance between simple enjoyment and technical advantage is seldom straightforward. Modern shooters are faced with a huge choice of hi-tech gadgets and gizmos that can help to put…
BSA Green Star .22 review
As many of you will already be aware, the Health and Safety Executive published the UK REACH dossier which proposes restrictions on the use of lead ammunition, including airgun pellets.…
Sabatti Rover Shooter .308
It’s been a while since I tested a Sabatti rifle; it was the Mercury model in 2009 and I remember being impressed with this Italian manufacturer’s attention to detail. The…
£950.00
BP17 Micro Bullpup on test
Looking at the BP17 Micro Bullpup It seems only a few years ago that bullpups arrived on the airgun scene, being quickly dismissed in some circles as a fad that…
£1,049.00
Zoli Z-Sport MR – the Zoli Mid Rib tested out by Becky McKenzie
The Zoli Z-Sport MR Mid Rib is what I would class as the Zoli Z-Sport step rib because this actually has a step-rib style of top rib. Having shot a…
£5,650.00
Gamo Swarm Roadster GEN2
Simplicity and affordability are among the biggest attractions of airgun shooting. Even these days, when super-expensive airguns decked out with all kinds of sophisticated gizmos grab attention on social media…