The Countryman
Faced with a challenging crop protection assignment close to buildings, Mat Manning opts for a low-profile hide-and-seek approach.

Protect and conserve
Aidan Chadwick, who’s studying to be a gamekeeper, explains his love of the countryside and the role the air rifle plays in conservation.

Purchasing power
Should you choose a top-of-the-range springer or an entry-level PCP?

Fingers Crossed
Jim Old on the threat to lead and BASC’s efforts to prove airgun hunting isn’t a hazard to health.

A New Beginning
There’s no need to worry if your rifle’s woodwork is a little lacklustre.

A Smooth Ending
Phil Hooper wraps up his stock restoration with a suitable finish..

A New Permission
Phill Price is delighted to have a new shoot to explore, and makes a success of his very first foray.

Aiming High
Is it worth splashing out on high-end mounts for your air rifle? Yes – as long as money is no object.

Build And They’ll Come
The process of setting up a grey squirrel feeder when returning to shoot a particular section of woods.

Going The Distance
Part of good fieldcraft is estimating how far away you are from your quarry or firing position..

I Can See Clearly Now
Jim Old looks for that vital cost vs quality combo for those starting out.

On the Level
Mike Morton looks at four methods to mount up your scope and get you ready for action.

Aiming For Accuracy
To improve your performance with a pistol, you need to learn the techniques to shoot unsupported.

Sunshine Squirrels
Phill Price goes after some greys, despite wanting to shun the sun.

Prepare For Success
Work done at home before stepping out of the front door is the foundation of success in the field.

Make Mine A Double
Is your handgun single or doubleaction? Don’t know? Jonathan Young demystifies the terminology.

The Elusive Airgun
A few pointers for anyone wanting to buy an airgun that’s out of production, but still very desirable..

Cracker Barrel
Andy McLachlan explores the way gun barrels are so different from one another and what that means for your shooting.

Loss Of An icon
Andy McLachlan pays tribute to Ian Jones, a beloved airgun shooter, collector, pioneer, club organiser and friend.

Mid-Price Crisis
These four springers are here to prove that you don’t need to pay top dollar to have plenty of fun..

Second Life
Do you have a stash of old and unloved pellets that have failed to perform in your rifle? If so, then Mike Morton urges you to give them a second chance.

A Load Of Ballistics
Trying out the Pard NV008S LRF on a mixed bag of pests really puts this little optic through its paces.

Scoring For The Reds
Pete Muir reports on an HFT shoot organised by a red squirrel conservation group.

The Countryman
Autumn’s bounty draws squirrels away from feeding stations, so Mat Manning heads into the trees.

Turning Up The Heat
A rabbit pest control session puts some thermal gear to the test..

That Takes The Biscuit
Richard Saunders deals with some grey squirrels raiding a farm shop.

Two’s Company
Ammo won’t perform well unless it’s compatible with the barrel.

Flagging It Up
Andy McLachlan offers a reminder to all shooters of all levels that safety is a matter that should never be taken lightly..

The Barn Door
Jim Old reckons he’s come across all the ways of saying “no” as he struggles to secure a permission.

The Countryman
Mat Manning replaces modern tech with fieldcraft as he spends an evening stalking rabbits.

The Daisy Chain
One child’s first airgun gets passed down through the family, being modified along the way..

The Barn Door
Jim Old ponders a gun purchase to get out of a mess of his own making.

Budget NV Ratting
Richard Saunders comes up with an inexpensive nocturnal way of tackling rats around the farmyard.

A winning formula
Andy McLachlan’s here to repeat some friendly advice that’s often forgotten – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Get To Grips With Oil
Rifle stocks aren’t the only wooden things that need maintenance.

Meteors To Merlins
Phil Hooper looks back at the BSA air rifles of the 1950s and 60s..

The Barn Door
Jimi Hendrix may have loved parakeets, but Jim Old’s fed up with the damage they’re causing!

The Holistic Hunter
Philip Siddell explains the virtues of a hunting style that offers a deeper and more well-rounded experience.

Doing It His Way
Three years after returning to airgun shooting, Barn Door writer Jim Old reflects on lessons learned..

The Barn Door
Jim Old seeks some expert help after finding out that a coat-hanger is not an appropriate servicing tool.

The Countryman
A bait trap keeps destructive grey squirrels in check as they move away from their winter haunts.

Airgun Answers
Got a burning question to ask? Our in-house experts will be able to provide an answer!

The Countryman
Mat Manning sets out on a farmyard foray to deal with flocks of feral pigeons posing a health hazard.

Going lead-free
Jonathan Young explains what it might mean for airgun shooters if lead ammunition gets phased out.

HUNTING & FIELDCRAFT
TURNING UP THE HEAT 
A high-tech solution to a rabbit problem.

TECH ADVICE
SPRINGER TIPS & TRICKS
Don’t recoil from trouble-free shooting!

CARBINE CRAZY - Get to grips with the Brothers In Arms M4A1.

ADDING IT ALL UP - Convert your day scope to NV with an add-on.

A PIECE OF HISTORY - BSA’s Commemorative Edition Ultra.

BIPOD BLISS How to get the one that’s right for you.

The Countryman
Autumn’s rich bounty stirs grey squirrels into a buzz of activity as they prepare for harder times, and Countryman Mat Manning explains how to make the most of this golden opportunity.

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.

InfiRay Rico RL42
A high-end thermal riflescope that promises the user some seriously hot round-the-clock viewing.

Fieldcraft comes first
Basic hunting skills are the key to success in the field, no matter your choice of ammo.

A gateway to hunting
US shooters may have access to powder-burners, but airguns are still the best for beginners.

The Gun Room
The CP88 is a thing of legend, but Ray Garner bemoans the loss of its contemporary, the RWS C225.

The Countryman
Setting up a feeding station is by far the most effective way to dent the numbers of grey squirrels.

Name that tune
Tuning may have taken off in the 1970s, but it is still relevant today and more gun types are in on the action these days.

Airborne invasion
Rich Saunders is invited to help bring a corvid invasion under control, but the target-rich environment proves trickier than he expected..

The Countryman
Mat Manning heads to the cool shade of the farm to thin out some troublesome flying pests.

Summertime snooping
There’s always something to be gained from spending time on your ground no matter the weather.

Hatsan Factor
Shooters who like the AR platform will find a lot to love in the tactical Factor..

The Countryman
Summer evenings are the prime time for targeting troublesome rabbits using some tried and tested ambushing tactics.

Airgun answers
Got a burning question to ask? Our in-house experts will be able to provide an answer!

CO2-centric
Four of the best CO2- powered rifles are put to the test.

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