A closer look at the BSA Ultra CLX British gunmaker BSA has a talent for striking a very happy balance between classic looks and precision performance when it comes to…
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Break-barrel air rifles: they’re for the grown-ups too
Modern airguns have come a long way over the past couple of decades. Yet despite all their technological advancements, it is still hard to beat the simple pleasure of shooting…
Daystate Alpha Wolf
Daystate refuses to stand still when it comes to pushing the boundaries of airgun design. The British gunmaker set a new standard for adjustability when it launched the electronically tunable…
Why summer is the most important time to control grey squirrels
It is easy to let the control of grey squirrels go off the boil through the summer, but taking the pressure off these invasive opportunists at this time of year…
HIKMICRO TE19C Thunder
More airgun shooters are switching to thermal optics for after-dark pest control. The reason for this is the fact that it is impossible to fail to notice the glow of…
Using a bait trap for grey squirrel control
Controlling grey squirrels is a job that needs to be done right through the year if you are going to make a dent in their numbers – and keep them…
Brocock Sahara XR
There is a great appetite for airguns that stand out from the crowd, and Brocock airguns usually meet that demand in their own way. The subject of this review goes…
BSA GRT Lightning XL SE
Too many of us make the mistake of getting seduced into thinking that we need to spend a small fortune on gear to get the most from our airgun shooting.…
Best budget binoculars – what came out top in our field test?
There is no denying that you get what you pay for when it comes to optical performance, but very expensive optics can have their downfalls. Most of us know how…
Feral pigeon control – The Countryman with Mat Manning
Feral pigeon control is a problem for many farmers. These birds love to nest up in the rafters of large barns, especially as there is usually an easy food supply…
Brocock Concept XR review
British gunmaker Brocock has developed a flair for making reliable airguns built for functionality and getting the job done. These rifles are the choice of pest controllers up and down…
Crop protection with Mat Manning
“You should have been here yesterday.” It’s an all-too-familiar phrase which, for anyone with a fondness for shooting and fishing, never loses its sting no matter how often you hear…
Farmyard feral pigeons: control with an airgun
Tackling a pigeon infestation with an airgun
Scopes on test: two of the best for around £1000 and under
While some shooters are happy to spend thousands of pounds on high-end optics, you can still buy an extremely good telescopic sight for around £1,000. In fact, once you pass…
Best air rifle slugs: these are the ones you should be trying out
Talk to airgun shooters and the subject will turn more and more often to air rifle slug ammunition. It is gaining in popularity with airgun shooters and the choice of…
Scopes for pest control on test
Digital day and night riflescopes combine the stealth of infrared imaging for after-dark concealment with full-colour viewing for shooting in the daytime. That means they provide a sighting solution for…
How to use an air rifle for pigeons around the farm
Using an air rifle for pigeons It is fair to say that farmyard pest control formed a significant part of my airgunning apprenticeship and that is probably why I still…
How often should you clean an airgun barrel?
Q: How often should you clean an airgun barrel? I’ve just cleaned the barrel of my air rifle and, rather than improving its accuracy, it seems to have had an…
Basic airgun shooting: Mat Manning keeps it simple on a squirrel hunting trip
Modern airgun shooting must seem quite baffling to newcomers or those who grew up in simpler times. I would even go as far to say that the expensive and cumbersome…
The best kit for grey squirrel control – my go-to list
Grey squirrel control The grey squirrel is a highly successful introduced species that has wreaked havoc since its introduction to the UK more than 100 years ago. Their contribution to…