The Diana gun-works in Germany is one of the oldest air rifle makers in Europe. Formed in 1890, it celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2015, when it was taken over by German Sports Guns. (Read this review of the Diana Model 56) Diana has always produced air rifles for both the common shooter and the enthusiast,…

Steve Harper is one of the old-school airgun makers in Britain. Famed for his innovative Harper classic guns, his fortes were his precision-made air canes and air cartridge firearms and pistols, many bearing his electronic triggers. Based in his Buckinghamshire workshop, Steve now spreads his time between classic one- offs and designing innovative systems for…

Feinwerkbau (FWB) — or Feinwerkbau Westinger und Altenburger to give it its full name — is based in Oberndorf at the head of the Neckar river and was started after World War II by two engineers. Ernst Altenburger and Karl Westinger had to start slowly, because after the war their machine shop was still in French-occupied territory,…

To me, Weihrauch are the epitome of classic quality air rifle manufacture and the standard that most other airguns are judged by. All Weihrauch air rifles are made the old-fashioned way with well-engineered metal parts and good-quality stocks that are designed to last a lifetime. Over-engineered in some respects — like the HW 35 and HW 80, which are full-powered hunting firearms —…

The Jackal air rifle was a pivotal design that led to the rise and acceptance of synthetic stock use in Britain today. Sussex Armoury, the Hailsham-based maker of the Jackal range, was not shy in designing air rifles that caught the eye in the 1970s. Its close association with Sig-Hammerli in Switzerland led to one of the  most controversial air rifles…

Umarex 850 Air Magnum air rifle: Powered by liquid gas is the world’s first mass produced, full-power Co2 hunting rifle.

See what Greg Wallace thought of three fox shooting rifles: the Browning X-bolt .243, Howa Model 1500 in .22-250 and Mossberg 100 ATR, again in .243 calibre.

Gun reviews: W.J. Jeffery .270 rifle: This W.J. Jeffery .270 rifle makes it possibe to stalk with a touch of tradition.

Single-shot air rifles are not everyones’ first choice, but this award winning Logun Solo will leave you more than satisfied.

BSA Lightning XL Tactical air rifle: We are struck by the graceful lines and fantastic accuracy produced by the latest spring-powered air rifle made by BSA, the Lightning XL Tactical.