Airgun Shooter

Airgun Shooter is your complete guide to getting the very best out of yourself and your guns - while enjoying every minute of it. Whether your passion is hunting, target shooting or plinking, we've got you covered. We also bring you the toughest tests around, plus the very best gear reviews, tips and techniques.

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AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE • Mike Morton takes a look at the 10x40 compact dayscope from Immersive Optics, one of five models in a new range of prismatic sights

DOUBLE WIN FOR BARN OWL AND SEAL • Photos of a slumbering seal and an active owl are the winners in this year’s Julian Gardner Awards

RED WOLF WINS EXTREME • Britons were banned due to the US Covid restrictions, but that didn’t stop a British rifle from taking top honours in Arizona

THE BARN DOOR • Jim Old’s been keeping his garden plinking a secret from his neighbours, but eventually realises he can’t keep them in the dark forever

AIRMAIL • WHERE YOU GET TO AIR YOUR VIEWS AND OPINIONS

MTC KING COBRA 4-16X50 F2 TELESCOPIC SIGHT

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FEEDING FRENZY • Autumn’s rich bounty stirs grey squirrels into a buzz of activity as they prepare for harder times. Mat Manning explains how to make the most of this golden opportunity

WEIGHT IS GREAT • Andy McLachlan believes gaining weight can be good for you – at least when it comes to creating a super-accurate target rifle

THREE’S COMPANY • Thomas Bristow reports on the WHFTA British Open, focusing on three competitors of varying abilities in a sport that’s accessible to everyone

FIRST TIME FOR HFT • Pete Harrison and his son Jack attend their first HFT competition at Wold Farm, finding a great new spin on an already fun hobby

A THING OF BEAUTY • Nothing’s perfect in this world, but when it comes to airguns, how close can you get and how much can you forgive? Chris Bentley investigates

BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE • Rich Saunders takes advantage of a house move on the farm to crack down on freeloading rats that have been evicted from their lair

TESTING STATION • WHERE THE UK’S TOUGHEST AIRGUN TESTS LIVE

NIGHT VISION TEST HIGH-PERFORMANCE HEAT-SEEKER • Mat Manning gives his verdict on the InfiRay Rico RL42 – a high-end thermal riflescope that promises seriously hot round-the-clock viewing

RIFLE TEST CAREFUL WHISPER • If you’re looking for some fast-fire action but need to be careful with your cash, Mike Morton reckons the Gamo Whisper X Swarm is well worth a look

NIGHT STALKER • In the first of a series of night vision reviews, Rich Saunders takes a look at five of the best infrared scopes for air rifle use

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT • Jonathan Young looks at the big bore .25 calibre version of BSA’s Improved Model D, a rarity well worth hunting down for the collector