We’re out with Geoff this time last year, as he grabs the Browning Maxus and Eley cartridges for a day’s pigeon control over the last of the spring drillings. Conditions are good but Geoff’s concerned he’s got there too late…
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The Shooting Show – end-of-season roe doe stalk in Dumfriesshire
Stuart Wilson is on a stalking ground in south-west Scotland and time is running out to complete the cull. Drafting in a stalking buddy, he’s out for an evening stalk, covering as much ground as he can in a limited…
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The Airgun Show – day-and-night X Sight rabbiting PLUS clothing on test from Military 1st
Stuart Wilson grabs his brand-new ATN X Sight, and after a set-up session to get to grips with it, he heads out into the field for two hunting sessions. First a daytime excursion, then a real test in the black…
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The Airgun Show – woodland pigeon and squirrel hunt, PLUS the Daystate Pulsar Synthetic on test
With a game cover crop under attack from pigeons, Mat Manning heads out to keep the birds at bay. Typical of this fickle winged pest, the woodies have other ideas, and Mat has to ring the changes to end up…
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The Airgun Show – night rat shooting, PLUS the FX Indy on test
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
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 – 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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