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The Airgun Show – Targeting tricky squirrels, PLUS the Walther RM8 Ultra Compact from Umarex…

Posted on 18/04/2019 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Grey squirrels are causing serious damage on one of Mat Manning’s shoots by destroying trees and preying on native wildlife. Mat has been using a feeding station to bring the offending rodents to book but they’re starting to get wary.…

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The Airgun Show – hunting squirrels with the Daystate Renegade, PLUS the Air Arms Galahad bullpup on test

Posted on 01/12/2016 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

It’s all about the bullpups this week as we take super-compact airguns into the woods and onto the range. Mat Manning shows just how effective feeding stations can be during the winter as he heads out on his squirrel control…

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The Airgun Show – winter pigeon hunting, PLUS Air Arms S510 Carbine Superlite on test

Posted on 28/01/2016 by catherine — 1 Comment ↓

We’re targeting pigeons in winter woodland this week. Woodpigeon shooting is rarely predictable but, even with the birds proving elusive, Mat Manning still manages to bring a few to book, as well as making a bonus addition to the game…

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The Airgun Show – night rat shooting, PLUS the FX Indy on test

Posted on 22/10/2015 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

The nights are drawing in and the rats are venturing out, so we’re back on pest control duty. Mat Manning is trying out a new bait in a bid to hold the scaly-tails still, but the ravenous rodents have other…

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The Airgun Show – autumn squirrel hunting, PLUS Hawke Vantage telescopic sight review

Posted on 08/10/2015 by catherine — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on 24/09/2015 by catherine — No Comments ↓

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 – hunting for rabbits, pigeons and squirrels, PLUS the BSA R-10 Mk2 on test

Posted on 18/06/2015 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

Mat Manning is hunting on farmland and in the woods as he tries to make a mixed bag during a short evening session. With rabbits, pigeons and grey squirrels in his sights, Mat keeps mobile to make optimum use…