Airgun Shooter

GET SET FOR SUCCESS

A mid the excitement of setting up a new air rifle, some aspects of prep work, set-up and maintenance are forgotten, but these really can make the difference between owning a solid and dependable gun or shooting one that seems inconsistent and is likely to let you down.

If a rifle is not functioning as expected, then yes, it could be defective and will need to be taken to a gunsmith or even sent back to the factory for the fault to be rectified. But while a rifle may be displaying an annoying problem, it can often be put right or avoided altogether with just a little effort from the shooter.

If you’re someone who’s new to the fantastic sport that is airgun shooting, then here are a few tips to help ensure that your rifle shoots sweetly and you will have bags of fun using it.

1 CLEAN YOUR BARREL

If you want to get the best out of your rifle, then you really need to invest some time and effort to properly look after it. In my opinion one of the most important, but often one of the most overlooked, maintenance tasks is to clean the barrel.

Do airgun barrels need cleaning? Some people will argue no, claiming they’ve never done it, never

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