As the lead storm rages around us, Simon West of the Gun Trade Association tries to keep a calm head and suggest ways in which we might carry on. Lead has been the key component of small arms ammunition for…
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Managing the transition away from lead shot with Simon West
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RIO Cartridges celebrates 125th Anniversary
2021 marks the 125th anniversary of Rio Cartridges, one of the most iconic and historical brands of hunting and target shooting ammunition in Spain. Established in Madrid in 1896, this is a symbolic anniversary that shines a light on the…
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Gun of the Week: Umarex Ruger Targis Hunter
Mat Manning puts the Ruger Targis Hunter to the test and discovers there’s more to this break-barrel combo than its very appealing price tag When it comes to affordable starter combos, airgun shooters have never had it so good –…
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Gun of the Week: Tikka T1X rifle
Stuart Wilson gets to grips with this week’s Gun of the Week, the Tikka T1X, and discovers rimfire excellence concealed in a centrefire disguise. Rimfires, particularly the .22LR variety are probably my most-used and most-loved guns. A mooch around your…
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Why We Shoot: Mike Morton on his love for airgunning
Airgun Shooter editor-in-chief Mike Morton explains what it is about the sport that’s managed to keep him hooked for more than forty years Why do I shoot? I’ve been asked that question many times over the years, almost always from…
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Best pest control rifles
If you’re having difficulties with pests, we’ve rounded up some of the best pest control rifles to help settle your infestation down Daystate Wolverine R FAC With its factory-reversible side lever action, the Wolverine R stands out from the crowd.…
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SPONSORED: Your Customers can get £200 OFF a Yukon Sightline!
For a limited time only, Yukon Advanced Optics are giving Photon XT owners (Models: 4.6×42 S & 6.5×50 S) a chance to trade-in their old unit(s) and get £200 OFF the purchase of a NEW Sightline Series Digital Night Vision…
Are deer management targets achievable without thermals?
In his first column for GTN, Dr Al Gabriel, BASC council member, molecular biologist at Newcastle University and keen deer stalker, wonders whether thermals are really a good thing, and whether he could hit his deer management targets without them.…
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Gun of the Week: Rotex RM8 Ultra Compact
Umarex has given the acclaimed Walther Rotex RM8 a revamp by launching this week’s Gun of the Weeek, the Ultra Compact variant, and Mat Manning reckons its scaled-down proportions make it an even better airgun. Affordable PCPs aren’t just getting…
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Stuart Farr discusses crowdfunding’s impact on shooting
Stuart Farr investigates a potent weapon of the campaigner’s arsenal, crowd funding, and asks if its use could create further legal dilemmas down the line. It perhaps goes without saying the shooting industry has been the subject of an unprecedented…
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