Shooting Times & Country

In pursuit of precision

The pursuit of precision is a big deal when it comes to airgun shooting. Because air rifles have a relatively low power output, it is vital to be confident of landing your pellet in exactly the right place if you intend to shoot live quarry. Backyard plinkers will also be able to enjoy the thrill of toppling tins more frequently, and at greater ranges, by following a few simple steps to improve accuracy.

Newcomers to the sport can usually gain from making some basic tweaks to their set-up or technique and it is surprising how many seasoned Shots aren’t getting it quite right with their air rifles. Frequent practice always plays a key role because nothing beats being familiar with your equipment and

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