We’re at the Burton Agnes estate in East Yorkshire, home of some of our most memorable game shooting videos from previous years. This time it’s a walked-up shoot, with pheasant, duck, snipe and more on the quarry list. With the…
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The Shooting Show – the 10 best hunting videos of 2016
In 2014 we started a tradition of rounding up the 10 best hunting videos we’ve ever done. We did it again in 2015. Now it’s time to assess another year’s worth of hunting footage. From squirrels to sport abroad, pigeons…
The Shooting Show – Mark Ripley’s foxing century
It’s the end of December 2015, and Mark Ripley’s foxing tally for the calendar year stands at 94. With one night’s outing left, he’ll need half a dozen if he wants to end the year on three figures. So it’s…
The Airgun Show – autumn squirrel hunting, PLUS Hawke Vantage telescopic sight review
We’re shooting grey squirrels as they forage for the autumn crop of acorns. Thick leafy cover makes it tough to spot the bushy-tails in the treetops, but Mat Manning uses his fieldcraft knowhow to put a few in the bag.…
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The Airgun Show – farmyard pest shoot, Air Arms S400 review and Midland Game Fair roundup
First up this week, Mat Manning’s out on his farmyard pest control rounds. He’s got his sights set on collared doves and feral pigeons, and it’s clear to see that the birds have been busy breeding. We’ve got a news…
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The Airgun Show – lamping rabbits with a spring-powered airgun, PLUS the Crosman Nitro Venom gas-ram on test
As if shooting isn’t tough enough on a clear, windless night, Mat Manning swaps his PCP and NV set up for a spring gun and lamp in Episode 34. Proving you don’t need night vision to target bunnies after dark,…
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The Airgun Show – air rifle squirrel shoot, PLUS SportsMatch scope mounts on test
Pest control has to sustained to be successful, so we’re back out after grey squirrels in woodland that’s managed for wildlife and timber. With autumn’s fruits just beginning to ripen, the bushy-tails aren’t short on feeding opportunities, but Mat Manning…
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The Airgun Show – hunting rabbits in the wind, PLUS the Daystate Wolverine 303 on test
This week’s test gun is the awesome Daystate Wolverine 303. This amazing air rifle spits out 50-grain, .303 calibre Emperor pellets to produce 100ft/lb of muzzle energy. See how it fares on our range, and watch as we try to…
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The Airgun Show – summer squirrel shoot, PLUS the FX Wildcat on test
We’ve got grey squirrels in the crosshairs in episode 31, and Mat Manning has set up a peanut feeder to draw them down from the treetops. Summertime squirrel shooting can be frustrating when targets are hidden in the dense foliage,…
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The Airgun Show – summer rabbit hunt, PLUS the Gamo Coyote Tactical on test
We’ve got rabbits in our sights this week, and Mat Manning is out on the hunt with the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter and a scope-cam to demonstrate how steady shots can be with the support of a bipod. Long grass…
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