We’re out hunting in hot conditions. It’s too hot for targeting pests in the woods or over open fields but Mat Manning reckons there will still be feral pigeons and collared doves around the farm. Apart from providing some welcome…
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The Airgun Show – Farmyard dove and feral pigeon hunt, PLUS the Daystate Red Wolf on test
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The Airgun Show – daytime rabbit and dove hunting, PLUS the Umarex Beretta CX4 Storm XT on test
The ATN X-Sight is a proven night-time performer but Mat Manning wants to know how it shapes up when hunting by day. We join him on a pest control session when he manages to get rabbits and collared doves in…
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The Airgun Show – farmyard dove and pigeon hunt, how to attach a scope-cam and the ATN Shot Trak HD
Refusing to let wet, windy weather stop play, we head for the shelter of the farmyard, where we encounter pests including collared doves, feral pigeons and rooks. The gusty conditions make for tricky shooting but Mat Manning manages to bag…
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The Airgun Show – hunting feral pigeons, collared doves and crows on the farm, PLUS the Daystate Renegade on test
The crops are in and flying pests are making a nuisance of themselves on the farm. Mat Manning heads out with feral pigeons, collared doves and crows in his sights. On the test bench this week, it’s the Daystate Renegade.…
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The Airgun Show – hunting doves, feral pigeons and rats on the farm, plus the Cometa Orion BP bullpup on test
Our regular visits to the farm have thinned out the feral pigeons, but we still find plenty of collared doves raiding the silage clamps – and a few unexpected rats. The fidgety rodents give Mat Manning the run-around but he…
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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 – Daystate Pulsar review, PLUS farmyard pest control with the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter
We’ve got the Daystate Pulsar on test. With its electronic shooting system and compact bullpup design, it’s one of the most technologically advanced airguns in the world – tune in to see how it did on our test range. This…
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The Airgun Show – squirrel hunt on an Essex estate AND a mouthwatering game pie recipe
Squirrels are in the crosshairs in episode six of the Airgun Show as Mat Manning heads to an Essex estate where the greedy rodents are munching their way through the pheasant feed. The fidgety rodents aren’t giving themselves up easily,…
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The Airgun Show – daytime ratting and the Air Arms Ultimate Sporter
In episode five of The Airgun Show, a rat-infested farm provides hectic action for Mat Manning as he uses baiting tactics to crack down on the grain-stealing pests with his BSA Ultra SE. On the test bench this week is…
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The Airgun Show — a mixed bag with Rob Collins PLUS pump or tank?
Corvids, woodpigeons and collared doves are in the crosshairs as Mat Manning joins Rob Collins for some farmyard pest control in this week’s episode of The Airgun Show. The pair stake out stock units and grain stores as they crack…
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