We pick out some of the best airguns around - ShootingUK
Nov 24, 2022 — 1.Airmaks Katran. Length: From 77.5cm. Weight: From 2.3kg. What it offers: Katran C/CB, Katran/B, Katran L/LB, Katran X/XB. Why you should buy it: AirMaks’ Katran is a high-end airgun that combines near-target rifle levels of adjustability with the practicality of a folding stock, making it a multi-role performer.
Renewing your shotgun certificate - what you need to know
Apr 14, 2023 — A shotgun certificate renewal is currently £62. Always post your renewal applications by recorded delivery to prove that you have done so and ensure safe arrival. You will need to supply the address of your GP practice. (Read more on GPs and shotgun certificate applications.) It is better to mention an illness than leave it off the form.
Best FAC rated air rifles reviewed by Airgun Shooter
Nov 17, 2022 — The Airgun Shooter verdict: “The Concept Lite is an excellent hunting rifle, especially if you plan to spend extended periods in the field or have to walk long distances. The stock is rock solid and sets you up to make the most of the rifle’s admirable performance”. Definitely deserves a place on our best FAC rated air rifles listing.
The best ear defenders for shooting - whether it's clays or game
Dec 13, 2022 — Why getting the best ear defenders for shooting is crucial. Thankfully we’re all much more aware of the need to protect ourself today because a shoot day can be very noisy. Most 12-bore gunshots produce a sound of around 150 to 160 decibels (db), while a .30-06 rifle with a 24in barrel produces around the same.
Powerful air rifles that don’t need a firearms licence - ShootingUK
Oct 31, 2022 — The Raider comes with a choice of walnut or an adjustable polymer stock. The barrel is fitted with an integrated Quantum moderator and the gun has a fully adjustable trigger. It also comes with two 14-shot magazines, making it superb value for money. Definitely worthy of making the most powerful air rifle list. Webley & Scott.
Airgun laws in the UK every air rifle user should know about
May 25, 2023 — As of 31 July 2023, airguns must be stored securely and out of sight when under-18s are present. Airgun ammunition must also be stored separately from airguns. While pellets must be stored in a separate place from airguns, they do not need to be locked away. To keep air rifles away from the wrong hands store them in a lockable cupboard or a gun ...
Best airgun scopes – our top picks for airgun-friendly optics
Sep 8, 2021 — Ideal all-rounder. 365mm long. Weighs 750g. 6-24x magnification. + Good for long-range shooting. + Multi-aimpoint reticle. + Illuminated central element. – Some may find it a bit too big and heavy, especially for field use. The MTC King Cobra F1 is …
Airgun Shooter’s Gear of the Year: best PCP air rifles - ShootingUK
Dec 11, 2022 — Weihrauch’s HW110 was already an excellent airgun with its black soft-touch stock, but the addition of an elegant laminate option has made it extra special when considering best pcp air rifles. Price: £965weihrauch.co.uk. Whatever airgun shooting you enjoy, the choice of guns, optics and accessories is immense.
Chronographs for airguns - picking out the best around
Jan 18, 2023 — Crudely put, chronographs measure the time it takes for a pellet fired from a gun to pass between two sensors. To work out the energy output, the feet per second (fps) reading has to be multiplied by itself, then multiplied by the weight in grains of the pellet and divided by 450,240. So, let’s say your .22 rifle gives a reading of 530 fps.
Best shooting boots - high lace-ups, waterproof, ankle supporting
May 24, 2023 — Like the Dedito Moorland, the Cervo Rosso boast high-quality roller eyelets that finish just behind the bend in your toes, a distinct nod to alpine climbing boots. These are the heaviest of the four best shooting boots on trial yet perfectly balanced, and the level of all-round foot and ankle support they give is remarkable.