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Subsonic .22LR ammunition – what’s the best type for your rifle?
We review .22LR rimfire subsonic ammunition from six different manufacturers for vermin control It’s the general opinion that a .222 rimfire is enjoyable to shoot Most shooters who have used a .22...
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Airguns and summer squirrel shooting
It can be a tough nut to crack for airgunners. Mat Manning thinks inside the box to get the cull back on track Squirrel control using an air rifle can be a real bind during the summer months. Dense...
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Charge of the air brigade
Pre-charged air rifles are rapidly growing in popularity with pest controllers. Ian Mason visits The Airgun Centre in Essex to find out why they're flying off the shelves. For discreet but deadly...
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Our expert reviews three of the best PCP air rifles and reports back
Bruce Potts tests three 10-shot repeater pre-charged pneumatic air rifles for around £500 and advises on which offers the best value for money, which is the most accurate and consistent and which has...
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Five popular air rifles for under £500
One of the advantages of owning an air rifle is that you don't need a firearms certificate provided it is below the 12ft/lb energy threshold. An accurate air rifle is essential for pest control and of...
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.22LR subsonic ammunition reviewed
Six types of .22LR rimfire subsonic ammunition from varying manufacturers are tested out - what did our reviewer think of their accuracy and performance? A .22 rimfire is largely considered by shooters...
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What’s the best cartridge for pest control?
Pest control is rather a blanket term because there are obviously a variety of pest control needs - for rats, foxes, crows... Here Bruce Potts helps you to make a suitable choice. What I’m going to do...
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Cheap shotguns for under £500
If you're looking to buy a cheap shotgun that's within your budget make sure you read this guide firstYou might be on a tightish budget and on the lookout for a cheap shotgun but remember that price...
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Three value-for-money secondhand semi-auto shotguns
Mike George chooses his top three value-for-money semi-auto shotguns for those looking to pick up a bargainHatsan Escort Magnum Target Price: £330 In the 1960s, two trend-setting semi-autos were...
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Effective pest control with an airgun
Annoyed by thieving grey squirrels, rats and corvids robbing nests of eggs? Time to get out the airgun and wait says Mat Manning Airguns are an excellent tool for pest control. Their limited power and...
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Why the CZ 452.17 HMR is still the best for bagging bunnies
When it comes to reducing the springtime increase in the rabbit population, Simon Whitehead finds that the CZ 452.17 HMR is the best tool for the job Using the .17HMR has helped Simon fine-tune his...
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Anschutz 1416
The 1416 DG Classic is a trim rifle with the superb trigger that you’d expect from Anschutz. It is the perfect choice for pest control, says Bruce PottsAnschutz rifles are that bit more pricey than...
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Harper Classic .25 HW90
A custom airgun with an unconventional barrel is joy to use for rats and pigeon, says Bruce Potts Steve Harper is one of the old-school airgun makers in Britain. Famed for his innovative Harper classic...
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The right rifle for crow control
Bruce Potts looks at crow shooting and talks rifles. Should you stalk or sit and wait in a hide? A 4am start saw me positioned in my favourite spot for a bit of crow control. Spring was on its way here...
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Nine of the best airguns
From backyard plinking to serious hunting and high-level match shooting, Shooting Times has rounded up a selection of air rifles to cover all the basesIn the market for buying a new airgun? Look no...
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Rimfires and rabbiting
A reader wants to know about rimfires for rabbit controlRabbits are taken only if they bolt straight along one of the rides Q: I was going to apply for a certificate for a .22 rimfire rifle for rabbit...
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FAC air rifles – are they necessary?
Many consider the FAC air rifle to be unnecessary compared to a rimfire, but there is a place for both guns, says Patrick HookFAC air rifleOne of the perennial issues facing the air gunner who wants to...
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Tikka T3X Lite in .222 Remington
The new Lite version of Tikka's "go-to" fox and deer rifle features some improvements that impressed Bruce Potts, who found it hard to fault Tikka T3X Lite rifleI tested the stainless steel .243...
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Weihrauch CW66 .22LR thumbhole – the perfect vermin gun?
With the engineering you would expect, and the attention to detail that leaves nothing to chance, the Weihrauch CW66 .22LR is a perfect vermin gun, says Bruce Potts The Weihrauch HW66 .22LR thumbhole...
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Airgun laws and security requirements you need to know
If you're an airgunner you need to behave responsibly, safely and legally. Here's what the law says. The current airgun law Under-18’s must be prevented from gaining unauthorised access to airguns, or...
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