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Will a budget air-rifle really do the job?
While researching affordable airguns, Mat Manning decides to find out if he can still cut it with a budget rifle and no-frills kitMat decided on an ambush next to a grain hopper to give him the best...
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Six popular air rifles for under £500
You don't have to break the bank to kit yourself out with a decent air rifle. Mat Manning suggests some reliable options for less than £500 One of the greatest appeals of airgun shooting is its...
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Sauer 100 Pantera .308 stalking rifle
This compact, fast-handling rifle from Sauer's Model 100 series suits both woodland stalking and static shooting at range, says Bruce Potts Short, compact, tough and very accurate in all weather sums...
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Brno Model 2
The Brno Model 2 is a no-nonsense, accurate rifle that has stood the test of time, writes Charles Smith Jones Brno Model 2The second largest city in the Czech Republic is Brno. It is the home of the...
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Top five PCP air rifles for under £700
So you want to buy a precharged pneumatic airgun but you don't have a lot of money to spend. What's the answer? Matthew Clark, editor of Sporting Gun, advises how to buy relatively inexpensive air...
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Thinking of buying a second-hand Tikka T3 Lite?
The Tikka T3 Lite is a high-quality budget rifle from the workshops of Finnish gunmaker Sako that has been a boon to Charles Smith Jones as he goes about his pest controlWhen the Tikka T3 Lite first...
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Rimfires and rabbiting
Some questions about rimfires and rabbit control answered A .22 rimfire or a .17 HMR? Q: I was going to apply for a certificate for a .22 rimfire for rabbit control, but I am now tempted to go for a...
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Rabbiting with a second-hand CZ BRNO rifle
Tony Jackson sets out to try some different kit Lords of all they survey: rabbits stay alert to danger After years of using my old BSA Standard No 2 air rifle I decided to rethink my rabbit shooting...
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Ruger American Target .22 LR laminate
The American Target laminate is the latest .22 rimfire from Ruger and there's no denying it looks the part. Bruce Potts puts it through its paces. To many people, a .22 rimfire is a necessity to...
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Which pellet is best for my air rifle?
What's the best and least expensive way of choosing the right pellets?Good quality pellets are the way to go if you want consistent accuracy from your airgun Is your air rifle spring powered,...
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10 top airguns for pest control
Mat Manning shares his shortlist of 10 full-power airguns that can cut it in the field whatever your budgetModern airgun shooters are spoilt for choice when it comes to air rifles for pest control....
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How to buy a decent shotgun for under £500
If you're on a budget and looking to buy a cheap shotgun make sure you read this firstWhat's the deal on tipping? Just because you’re looking for shotguns under £500 doesn’t mean you won’t find...
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What’s best for pest control – a spring-powered or pre-charged airgun?
What's best for rabbits and grey squirrels?The self-contained power plant on spring powered air rifles is very convenient but cocking can be difficult for smaller shooters Q: I’d like to buy an air...
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What are the best guns and ammo for shooting grey squirrels?
Fluffy they may be but grey squirrels try the patience of many a farm owner, forester and householder and need controlling, says Bruce Potts A trio of grey squirrels ambushed around pheasant...
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Rifles for pest control
Adam Cope has been fine-tuning the latest rifles to use against predators and pests as the season is about to get into full swing Whittlesey Gun Shop offered expert help with my set-up I have been...
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Airgun laws and security requirements you need to know
Are you up to speed on airgun law? Can a parent, friend or relative buy a youngster an airgun for a birthday or Christmas?Q: Can my ex-husband buy an air rifle for our nine-year-old? Is it legal? My...
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Subsonic .22LR ammunition – what’s the best type for your rifle?
Bruce Potts looks at .22LR rimfire subsonic ammunition from six different manufacturers for vermin control There are four rimfire ammunition choices from CCI, suitable for small game shooting Most...
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Why is it illegal to use my pump-action gun wildfowling?
A reader is mystified, so David Frost explains ... Pump-action illegal for wildfowling Q: I own an 8 shot pump-action, which I use for pest control. I know it is illegal to use a pump-action for...
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Hatsan’s FieldHunter pump-action shotgun has proven popular
Not for the traditionalists but it is a rugged and reliable tool that will work hardHatsan FieldhunterHatsan Fieldhunter The award-winning Turkish gunmaker is well known for producing shotguns and the...
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Is it time to change our mind about pump-action shotguns?
In the US pump-action shotguns are common, but in the UK they haven't really caught on. Is it time for a rethink? 410 Mossberg pump actionWe British are a traditional bunch. Only in recent years have...
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