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Controlling rabbits with firearms certificated air rifles (FAC)
Ed Cook offers some tips gained from experience FAC air rifleSo you need to carry out some rabbit control. But what’s the best way to do it? That will depend on: Local habitat Use of land Neighbouring...
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We pick out some of the best airguns around
Whether you're looking for an air rifle for plinking in the back garden or whether you need one for pest control or competition shooting, here's a useful and comprehensive selection that will cover...
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.22lr rimfire bolt-action rifles reviewed
Jason Harris reviews four .22lr rimfire bolt-action riflesThe humble .22 rifle is fairly ubiquitous these days. Most gun cabinets will have at least one rimfire for pest and vermin control, but the...
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10 PCP air rifles from £430 to under £1000
So you want to buy a precharged pneumatic airgun but you don't have a lot of money to spend. Here are some choices that won't bust the bank but will do the work. Prices as reviewed. The S200 is a...
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How to use an air rifle for pest control
Air rifles can go where shotguns can't ... Make sure you read, understand and adhere to the rules set out by relevant general licences when controlling pest birds with an air rifle. Follow the air...
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Here’s why you should consider getting an FAC air rifle
Rimfire or FAC air rifle? Why not have both, says Patrick Hook12 ftlbs S410 in .177, ideal around the yard and my trusty FAC Airwolf for anything up a treeA firearms certificate air rifle – known as an...
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Cartridges and calibres for pest control
Pest control can cover rats, foxes, crows, rabbits ... Bruce Potts guides you through the options Wondering what is the best calibre for foxes? Rabbits? There are so many different species of pests –...
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Shooting crows with rifles
April is prime time for shooting crows. Bruce Potts looks at crow shooting and talks rifles. Which type work best?The Thompson Center Contender carbine in .17HMR cartridge is great for hooded crows,...
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What is the best rifle for shooting foxes?
How to make sure you make the right choice Choosing a foxing rifle Your best rifle for shooting foxes is going to depend on whether you shoot from a truck or on foot. If you’re going out on foot then...
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Airguns and summer squirrel shooting
Mat Manning offers some advice for luring them into your sights ... Squirrel shooting with an air rifle can be very tricky over the summer months. The trees are covered with dense foliage which makes...
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Are pump-action rifles really a valid vermin tool?
Bruce Potts gives his views on classic .22 rimfire pump-action rifles for pest control Q: I see quite a lot of classic .22 rimfire pump-action rifles at auctions. Are they really a valid vermin tool?...
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Why are super high-powered air rifles growing in popularity? Mat Manning...
Mat Manning heads to the range with a super-high-power air rifle to see how it compares with his usual fare — and the results are impressiveMat settles in at Tower Guns for some serious range testing...
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Wiehrauch HW66 rimfire rifle
Charles Smith-Jones looks at the Wiehrauch HW66 rimfire, a beautifully made rifle of distinctionFive shot magazine comes as standard Wiehrauch HW66 rimfire Any airgunner will recognise the name of...
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Anschütz Model 1761 .22 rimfire
It might not be very pretty but this smart rifle cleverly blends great handling with accuracy in a compact package, says Bruce PottsWhile the Anschutz may not be the best looking rifle, Bruce was...
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Bergara B-14R .22 rimfire
This highly accurate rifle can be supplied complete or as a barrelled action to be customised to your own requirements, says Bruce PottsBergara B-14R .22 rimfire I really appreciate an accurate .22...
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This is the kit you’ll need for going out foxing
Patrick Hook takes you through the gear he and his fellow foxers use Foxes need managing too When it comes to equipment for foxing, there’s so much conflicting advice around that I thought it would...
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Haenel Jaeger 10 synthetic Sporter
With a synthetic stock and smooth, light handling the Haenel Jaeger 10 synthetic Sporter is a pure sporting rifle, says Bruce Potts Bruce Potts tested the Haenel Jaeger 10 synthetic Sporter back in...
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Tikka T1x UPR .22 LR
Built with the same quality as its big brother, the T3x, Tikka's new rimfire model is a superb hybrid vermin/target rifle, says Bruce Potts Tikka's T1x handles beautifully, with superb long-range...
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Best air rifles for under £500: what made the list?
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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The benefits of using a quiet air rifle for pest control
Mat Manning uses the stealth afforded by a moderated air rifle to pick off silage-plundering crows and jackdaws that have evaded the shotgun in this piece for Shooting Times Another crow swoops in and...
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