The weather is warming up and rabbit numbers are on the rise, so we’re heading out to the pony paddocks to crack down on the burrowing pests. Mat Manning demonstrates how to hunt rabbits using ambush tactics, and bags a…
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The Airgun Show – rabbit shooting in pony paddocks, PLUS the Hawke Panorama telescopic sight on test
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The Airgun Show – pigeon and crow hide shoot, PLUS the BSA Scorpion SE on test
It’s the 50th episode of The Airgun Show, and we’re hide shooting for woodpigeons – with the chance of crows, too. Mat Manning explains the benefits of a semi-permanent hide, and shows how to use decoys to tempt incoming birds…
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The Airgun Show – woodland pest control with scope-cam, plus IWA 2016 and Hawke Airmax 30 SF
The squirrel cull continues, and we’re staking out the bushy-tails’ favourite feeding places in the woods this week in episode 47 – and there are some interesting wildlife encounters along the way. Patience is the key when it comes to…
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The Airgun Show – cold weather squirrel hunt, PLUS The British Shooting Show 2016 and Crosman MTR77 NP
A spell of cold weather provides the perfect conditions to target grey squirrels with a grain feeder. Mat Manning uses hide tactics to get within range of the hungry greys, making a welcome contribution to the control of this invasive…
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The Airgun Show – winter pigeon hunting, PLUS Air Arms S510 Carbine Superlite on test
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 – roost shooting for crows, PLUS Tracer LEDRAY F600 lamping kit on test
It’s time to keep crow numbers in check, so Mat Manning takes the hunt to the roost. With the leaves down, the hunting should be easier but it’s never straightforward when you’re targeting crafty corvids. Despite the challenges, Mat still…
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The Airgun Show – squirrel hunt with shooting sticks, PLUS Air Arms targets on test
The grey squirrel cull continues as Mat Manning heads back into the woods kitted out with shooting sticks to target some skittish quarry. The squirrels prove elusive but Mat puts the sticks to good use, taking advantage of the added…
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The Airgun Show – release pen squirrel hunt, PLUS the Crosman Inferno on test
Grey squirrels are back in the crosshairs as Mat Manning heads out to control grain-stealing bushy-tails on a pheasant shoot. Release pens can be a magnet for pests during the winter months, and Mat plans to catch the feed thieves…
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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 – night vision rabbit shooting and the Brocock Contour S6 XL Elite
It’s into the darkness as Mat Manning heads out on a night-time rabbit hunt. The bunnies are being elusive, but Mat puts the brand new Pitch Black Field Master digital night vision unit to good use, bringing several of the…
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