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Best air rifles under £500: what made the list?
You don't have to break the bank to kit yourself out with a decent air rifle. Here are some reliable options for less than £500, both PCP and spring powered. One of the greatest appeals of airgun...
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First rifle for rabbiting: what should you choose?
Mark Ripley advises a newcomer to rifle shooting The Tikka T1X is a great option for a first rifle; it offers excellent value for money, with precision, accuracy and reliability. Q: A while ago I took...
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Cheap PCP air rifles: from £379 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. We’ve looked around...
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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 HookDaystate Heritage FAC Air Rifle A firearms certificate air rifle – known as an FAC air rifle – is over 12 ftlb in power and so you will...
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Česká Zbrojovka 457 Synthetic
CZ’s latest rimfire combines accuracy with reliability at a competitive price, which all adds up to a must-have bit of kit, says Bruce PottsThe new CZ Stainless Camo is hard to beat.A close look at the...
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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 list of 23 top choices. Gamo Roadster 10X Gen 2 Air...
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CZ 600 series Alpha .223 Rem
The Czech firm has gone all out on its new series of rifles and Bruce Potts is particularly keen on this precision centrefireBruce Potts found the Alpha to be a good working rifle for fox control or...
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CZ512 open-sighted .22 rimfire: is this the king of the rimfires?
If you are searching for a dependable semi-automatic for pest control, then look no further than the CZ 512 open-sighted .22 rimfire, says Bruce PottsBruce Potts found the CZ 512 to handle well, with...
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Ruger M77 rifle review: a blast from the past
Charles Smith-Jones on the Ruger M77, a reliable, well-engineered, and reasonably priced gun for vermin control and moreRuger M77Ruger M77 tech specs Country of origin US In production Mk 1 1968 –...
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BSA Sportsman: a utilitarian bargain
Charles Smith-Jones says the BSA Sportsman may be old and prosaic, but it is a dependable and accurate rifleThe Sportsman Five features a five-round box magazine A couple of years ago, Blast from the...
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Howa 1500 rifle: more UK shooters need to discover how good it is
Charles Smith-Jones says there is much to admire about this Japanese-made gun, and wonders at the UK shooters who have yet to discover how good the Howa 1500 is’The rubber stock gives shootesr a...
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Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle: a compact package
Bruce Potts gives you the shakedown on the Ruger 10/22 TakedownThe injection-moulded stock is practical and weather-resistant No other .22 rimfire semi-automatic rifle has endured the ravages of time...
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Airgun laws and security requirements you need to know
Every responsible airgunner in the UK should read and learn these Gun fit is a vital consideration when choosing an airgun - a gun that fits well is a joy to shoot Airgun laws in the UK as they stand...
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Christensen Arms Ranger .22LR
The Ranger is an accurate, lightweight and consistent rifle that offers everything you could want from a rimfire, writes Bruce Potts Christensen Arms Ranger .22LRCarbon fibre barrelled and stocked...
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Should I get an air rifle or a rimfire?
Bruce Potts advises The Hatsan Escort .22 rimfire is a cheap, accurate and lightweight vermin gun, which is ideally suited for pest control Air rifle or a rimfire Q: I am thinking of buying an...
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Best air rifles under £600 (and they’re suitable for live quarry)
Mat Manning rounds up a selection of sub-£600 air rifles that are up to the task of tackling live quarry The Weihrauch HW95K is built to give years of good service with minimal maintenance and is...
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How to use an air rifle for pest control
Air rifles offer real versatility for pest control says Mat ManningMat carrying out pest control with his air rifle Follow the air rifle pest control rules and you can usefully rid an area of corvids,...
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Ruger 10/22 Competition: it all comes together with this rifle
A good trigger, great accuracy and balanced handling all come together in this semi-automatic .22LR rimfire, writes Bruce PottsBruce finds the Competition accurate and well balanced, and just the...
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Can you shoot foxes with an air rifle?
Mark Ripley wouldn't advise it and this is why Mark Ripley carrying out fox control at lambing time Humane killing of foxes I was recently asked whether it was legal to shoot foxes with an air rifle....
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.17 HMR rifle or .22 LR? Mark Ripley sets out to compare them for a bit of...
.17 HMR rifle or .22 LR? The sound of the bullet whistling through the air for a split second before its impact was rather rewarding, as another rabbit was tumbled downrange. The last half-a-dozen...
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