Britain’s Olympic shooters are roaming the international trap and skeet scene like a pack of slavering wolves. they are on the hunt for quota places to Rio 2016 and, with the deadline looming in September, they haven’t got long. GB has only won two quota places to next years Olympics. The European Games at Baku […]

Team GB shooter Abbey Burton runs popular young shots days in Somerset. They feature clay pigeons, airguns, archery and pigeon hide building with professional instructors, and they attract kids from all over the West Country. Abbey also runs all kinds of shooting days, from stag and hen parties to coaching/loading on driven pheasant days. For […]

It’s our group test of rimfire rounds, with a little help from top shot Abbey Burton. Winchester has brought out its new 42 Max, a .22 subsonic with a 42-grain bullet. We put it up against the 40-grain subs from RWS, CCI, and Winchester and a 38-grain wildcard from Remington. Do different bullet types affect […]

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Here is how to take your first shot with an airgun. Champion shot Abbey Burton runs young shot events every year. Shooting safety is key – but it’s not just a stray pellet you need to worry about – there’s a black eye too! To watch the show as a playlist, go to bit.ly/airheads17 Sign […]