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THE TARGET

THE HIGHEST SCORES will naturally be recorded with a hit to the very centre of the bull, which has a diameter of 1.2mm. Two infra-red sensors measuring across and down the target detect shot placement as well as the speed of the pellet, and the sensors are also able to detect a cross shot should one be mistakenly fired from another lane.

I ve long maintained that airgun shooters have much in common with each other, regardless of the type of shooting that we enjoy. We have much to share in the way of tips and techniques, and we also have much to celebrate in terms of the pure enjoyment our sport brings us.

I recently attended the British Open Airgun Championships, which are run by the National Small-bore Rifle Association, and was blown away by the standard

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