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Dave Barham

A journalist, photographer and television presenter in the fields of fishing and airguns, Dave is a former editor of Airgun World, where he introduced a dedicated junior section aimed at bringing more young people into the sport, and co-hosted the Airgun World podcast with Terry Doe. He handed the editorship to Mat Manning in 2024 and continues to contribute airgun reviews to ShootingUK, including his test of the AirMaks Arms Krait MKII bullpup PCP, tuned in the UK by Hawke Optics, which he put through its paces in .177 at his club range and on his permission.

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Latest articles by Dave Barham

Airgun product reviews
AirMaks Arms Krait MKII review: the endlessly adjustable bullpup PCP on test
Dave Barham gets his hands on the new AirMaks Arms Krait MKII, the latest bullpup PCP from the Czech maker, tuned in the UK by Hawke Optics before it reaches the shops.…
23 July 2026
Airgun Ammo
QYS .22 Domed pellets review: heavyweights for pest control
Dave Barham puts the new QYS .22 Domed pellets, in 17gr and 20gr, over the chronograph and on paper at 30 metres. The weight consistency is remarkable, but the 20gr came within…
17 July 2026
Airgun shooting
Umarex UX Zelos PCP airgun review
A sub-£770 bullpup PCP that squeezes a 680mm barrel into a compact frame: Dave Barham finds out whether the Umarex UX Zelos earns its place with the all-round shooter and pest controller.
16 July 2026