I’ve inherited an air rifle, it’s a short break-barrel rifle, only 35.1⁄2in long with a 14.1⁄2in long barrel and simple open sights.
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Airguns likely to be licensed in Scotland
Scottish Government stands firm on its pledge to restrict airguns as licensing powers are devolved to Holyrood.
How do I service my BSA .22 Airsporter air rifle?
I recently resurrected my old BSA .22 Airsporter air rifle, given to me on my 16th birthday in 1963. Stored in an attic, it is now very low in power, yet hard to cock.
My air rifle is inaccurate since changing the spring!
I’ve been using a Weirauch HW80 air rifle for 15 years on my smallholding. Recently, the rifle lost power and it became very inaccurate.
At what range will my non-FAC air rifle kill cleanly?
I’ve got an off-the-shelf air rifle (non FAC). Can I shoot pigeons with it and what sort of a range can I expect that it will kill them cleanly?
How should I transport airgun pellets safely?
Air rifles: I recently purchased a C02 powered semiautomatic pistol, marked Crosman Model 600. I was assured it had been fully checked before sale, but I cannot get it to repeat fire through the magazine.
After storing my air rifle, it will not pressurise
I have a Sheridan Pneumatic pump-up air rifle, Model 09 Blue Streak in .20 calibre. It has been stored for some time and now, on trying to use it again, it will not pump up.
Does my .22 air rifle need a service?
I have been using a Webley & Scott Mark 3 .22 air rifle, which I acquired new in 1974. It has never been serviced and recently the accuracy has fallen off.
MPs concern over Scottish airgun legislation
English MPs are concerned that airgun legislation in Scotland could devolve to the Scottish Parliament.
Shooting groups say airgun law could be dangerous
Shooting groups say devolving airgun law could set a dangerous precedent that could lead to border controls.
Has the German riflescope firm Pecar gone bust?
I have a German Pecar riflescope which is absolutely brilliant but I have been told the firm has gone bust. Is that true? And if so, has anyone bought the name in case I ever need repairs, or to claim under the warranty?
Airgunners tackle rabbit problems at a Bristol rugby pitch
Ian Valentine heads to Bristol to see how the tide of rabbits causing havoc on the pitches of a rugby club is being tackled