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    THUNDERSTRUCK

    Jun 16, 2022 5 minutes

    KEY SPECS

    MAKER: BSA Guns, Birmingham (bsaguns.co.uk)

    MODEL: GRT Lightning XL SE

    PRICE: £349

    TYPE: Gas-ram, break-barrel

    CALIBRE: .177 and .22 (tested)

    OVERALL LENGTH: 990mm

    BARREL LENGTH: 370mm

    WEIGHT: 3kg (without scope)

    TRIGGER: Two-stage adjustable

    POWER: 11.2 ft-lb on model tested

    FEATURES: Gas-ram powerplant, cold hammer-forged barrel, recoil-dampening scope rail

    Too many of us make the mistake of getting seduced into thinking that we need to spend a small fortune on gear to get the most from our airgun shooting. I'm as guilty as anyone, and while specialist equipment can make a big difference in some scenarios, you can still enjoy the full airgun experience with more affordable hardware – and you may even find that you enjoy it more.

    There is no denying that most of us were initially attracted to airgun shooting because of its affordability and accessibility. That can still be

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