Powerful air rifles that don’t need a firearms licence - ShootingUK
Oct 31, 2022 · Plinking in the garden is one thing but if you’re after some proper pest control with an air rifle, then you may be interested in finding out which is the most powerful air rifle you can use without the complications of getting an FAC air rifle licence.(For more on getting an FAC for your air rifle read here.). Sporting Gun contributor Patrick Hook goes more into …
Airgun laws in the UK every air rifle user should know about
May 25, 2023 · Airgun laws at different ages Under 14 years. An air rifle can be used under supervision on private premises with permission from the occupier – normally the owner or tenant.
We pick out some of the best airguns around - ShootingUK
Nov 24, 2022 · 2.Brocock BRK Ghost Carbine. Length: 65.5 cm. Weight: 3.1 kg. What it offers: .177 and .22 calibres Why you should buy it: Brocock BRK’s Ghost Carbine is an accurate and highly manoeuvrable little bullpup that lends itself extremely well to roving hunts as well as range time. RRP: From £1,400 3.Brocock BRK Ranger XR. Length: 60 …
Applying for a firearms certificate: how to go about it - ShootingUK
Jul 8, 2023 · Lu. Sponsored by Skinner's, this week's dog of the week is Lu. A four-year-old sprocket — a mix of springer, cocker and whippet — Lu is a wonderful family pet, but she’s at her happiest when out on a shoot day, flushing pheasants or sitting in a hide during a pigeon shoot.
Chronographs for airguns - picking out the best around
Jan 18, 2023 · It’s a precision instrument better suited to setting up indoors on a bench with a proper backstop, as opposed to use in the field. Although it will handle projectiles weighing up to 49.9 grains and 4,000 fps, the Skan is designed purely for air rifles.
The best ear defenders for shooting - whether it's clays or game
Dec 13, 2022 · Why getting the best ear defenders for shooting is crucial. Thankfully we’re all much more aware of the need to protect ourself today because a shoot day can be very noisy. Most 12-bore gunshots produce a sound of around 150 to 160 decibels (db), while a .30-06 rifle with a 24in barrel produces around the same.
Best airgun pellets – our list of tried and tested picks - ShootingUK
Oct 10, 2022 · BUY NOW 4. RWS HyperDome Tin .177 4.5mm Non Lead Air Rifle Gun Pellets 200 Airgun Target Pest Control 231 81 62 BUY NOW I have yet to find non-toxic airgun pellets that group quite as well as traditional lead ammo, and they seem to be particularly affected by the wind which can have a serious impact on accuracy.
Renewing your shotgun certificate - what you need to know
Apr 14, 2023 · Use a digital photograph if you are applying online. Paper applications must be accompanied by one passport quality photograph. If your certificate expires before you receive a valid replacement, you should ask for a temporary permit, issued under Section 7 of the Firearms Act 1968. It should be granted in the event of an administrative delay.
Night-time ratting - some tips on pest control with an airgun
Sep 12, 2020 · Night-time ratting is a key part of carrying out pest control. It’s an effective way of reducing a large rat population. Whilst there are different techniques for pest control, if you’re looking at dealing with a significant number of the rodents then shooting rats with an air rifle is a good way of doing it, with instantaneous results.. I went …
BSA Scorpion TS - ShootingUK
May 12, 2023 · Even at this price, the BSA Scorpion TS still has the world-renowned cold hammer-forged barrel. Interestingly, I learned recently that a major German pellet manufacturer uses BSA guns as test vehicles, which says a lot about the respect people have for BSA guns, and perhaps more importantly the barrels.