Shooting Times & Country

Go quality, not fancy

Airgun shooting is enjoying a huge surge in popularity and newcomers are spoilt for choice when it comes to accurate and reliable equipment. Unfortunately, though, too many shooters are failing to get the best from their gear by overlooking a few basic points. Many of these snags are easy to remedy and a few small tweaks can bring a significant improvement when it comes to accurate shooting and the enjoyment of your sport.

It is easy to be seduced by the marketing patter from gunmakers and retailers. While it might sound nice to own a new gun with all the latest extras, it has to be said that many of the modern whistles and bells are unnecessary.

Do you really need

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