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 – Targeting tricky squirrels, PLUS the Walther RM8 Ultra Compact from Umarex…
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The Airgun Show – Hunting double bill with pigeons, doves, jackdaws and squirrels, PLUS new gear from IWA 2019…
Successful airgun hunting hinges on being in the right place at the right time… and a small helping of luck from time to time. Andy Watkins gets his timing and location spot on as he heads out on a roving…
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The Airgun Show – Pigeon hunting with the Walther LGU spring gun, PLUS the Norica Storm X on test…
Pigeons are flocking to a rape field on one of Andy Watkins’s permissions but it’s not easy targeting them on the open field. Instead, Andy decides on a roving approaching, and makes a decent bag by ambushing the birds as…
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The Airgun Show – Rabbit, pigeon and squirrel hunting with the Walther LGU spring gun, PLUS the Rugged Bench on test…
Making a mixed bag for the cameras is never an easy task but Andy Watkins manages to account for squirrels, pigeons and rabbits this week. Challenging weather conditions and limited daylight hours don’t help with the challenge but Andy switches…
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The Airgun Show – Farmyard pigeon & dove hunt with the Walther LGU, PLUS AT Vulcan 2 Tactic on test!
We’re back with another spring-gun hunting session, and this time Andy Watkins is using the Walther LGU to tackle an infestation of feral pigeons. It turns out to be a busy session and Andy amasses a hefty bag of farmyard…
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The Airgun Show – Daytime rat shooting with the Daystate Red Wolf, PLUS Umarex Browning Buck Mark URX review…
We’re out rat shooting with Mat Manning this week but it’s not your usual night vision or lamping foray. The rats are out raiding feed in broad daylight, and Mat sets up in a barn to pick off the marauding…
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The Airgun Show – hunting rabbits and magpies, the Zbroia Hortitsia on test, PLUS highlights from the Game Fair…
Making a mixed bag really adds to the enjoyment of an air rifle hunt, and Andy Watkins is setting his sights on rabbits and magpies. Success with the rabbits provides Andy with fresh bait for his corvid ambush, and the…
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The Airgun Show – Jackdaw and rabbit pest control, PLUS the Norica Hawk GRS gas-ram
We join Andy Watkins on his pest control rounds where he’s trying to put together a mixed bag with the Walther Rotex RM8. After punching some paper to test the Walther’s long-range performance, the shoot gets off to a tricky…
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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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