WINNING COMBINATIONS

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Who doesn’t love a bargain? Without doubt, airgun shooting is one of the most cost-effective pastimes out there – a tin of pellets costs only a few quid and will last for hours, if not days or weeks. However, there’s a huge elephant in the room – the initial set-up cost.

Back in the day, it seemed that all I ever needed was my open-sighted HW80 and a pocketful of pellets. Today though, buying a rifle is only the start; there’s a scope and mounts to budget for, not to mention a bipod, a sling and something to carry it all around in. Airgunning may be an inexpensive pursuit, but it still comes at a cost.

Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the upfront fiscal blow. You can, of course, trawl the classifieds for used rifles and other gear, and with a little bit of research and the right questions asked, most people come away happy.

But if second-hand doesn’t appeal and you really want that new gun feeling – and who wouldn’t – you should check out some of the incredible combo offers that are available. Plenty of retailers sell rifle, scope and accessory packages, some of which represent savings running into hundreds of pounds.

And it’s not as if you have to compromise by having less than the best gear available; there are combos to suit every budget. In this issue