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YouTube is full of videos of people blessed with such equipment shooting pigeons at crazy distances - 150 metres or more. And therein lies the problem. Some people, limited to 12ft/lbs but fed on a di...

There is a confusing variety of vintage BSA springers from before the War and to the novice, they may all look the same. Great fun to use and to collect, there are many differences between the various...

Airgun owners had been using round lead ball ammo in their airguns for hundreds of years. Real muskets and pistols used this ammunition, so initially, the very first large bore airguns did so likewise...

For safe target shooting and plinking, a manufactured metal target box is great. But these are expensive, so why not make your own!

We’ll talk you through the simple steps you need to take to get your iron sights zeroed and ready to go, so you can start shooting accurately without the struggles of aftermarket optics.

Slugs are solid pointed projectiles that look like lead bullet heads for rimfire and full-bore ammunition. As some readers may be aware - these slugs are being claimed as the new ‘in-thing&rsquo...

Making sure your rifle is completely clean is vital to do after each and every time you use it. To prevent working parts from breaking and to get the optimal performance from your rifle, cleaning has ...

People often ask how often to clean a shotgun. The fact is, you should be doing it after every shoot. Cleaning stops rust, keeps the gun functioning as it should and protects it from wear and tear.

The airgun has come full circle with the evolution of the pre-charged pneumatic. What about digging into the history of airguns and trying your hand at some more interesting models of the past?

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you get up and running, so that you can start mounting your new scope without as much as a second thought!

Anyone who has a shotgun or is planning on getting one needs to hold an appropriate licence. If you’re a beginner looking for your first licence, it would be very wise to begin your application ...

When the law changed in the 60s, the legal requirement was introduced to keep airgun power levels under set limits otherwise, they would need to be put on a licence. This makes the Chronograph vitally...

Most people will expect to use a scope when buying an airgun today. Not so long ago a scope was a hoped-for add-on. However, open sights actually were and still are a very good shooting tool. Even on ...

If you're new to airgunning or planning on getting back into the sport after a long time away - you'll notice the many different mechanisms on offer for air guns. Which type should you pick? Jonathan ...

  When looking for a new airgun, most people will think of buying a PCP especially as the prices have come down in recent years thanks to Crosman/Benjamin and more so the Chinese made product...

The competition for the best airgun calibre seems to be a never-ending debate - Jonathan Young explains what makes each pellet different, and the results you'd expect to achieve from each one.

Roy McNally talks you through the 3 guns he'll always have in his cabinet, and the 3 he'll probably only ever need. This 'Holy Trinity' of firearms will enable you to complete any task you require...

I'd like to share some .22 LR options that you might want to consider, all of which can be found on the second-hand market right here in the UK. All the rifles I mention, I would have personally owned...

Firing a gun creates a mental and emotional rush. However, first time experiences can trigger fight-or-flight responses as the body responds to the feeling of danger. The best way to begin is at a sho...

When collecting anything - but especially airguns - if you blink, you can miss something. Airguns take time to design and then fabricate, so how do we miss a recent release without even noticing?