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Gear
HIKMICRO NEOS NH35L thermal riflescope | Video Review
Designed for the shooter seeking both high-end thermal performance and lightweight agility, the NEOS NH35L spearheads HIKMICRO's 'Alpex Lite Revolution’ at a mere 570g. But can a highly sensitive su...
By Ed Jackson
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NewsFX Airguns launches new DRS MKII air rifle range
FX Airguns has launched the DRS MKII with new calibres, redesigned barrel systems, expanded Tactical and Classic models and updated chassis options.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsHIKMICRO launches Neos thermal scope
HIKMICRO has unveiled the new Neos thermal rifle scope range for air rifles and small-calibre rimfires, with prices starting at £849.99.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsCull more greys or lose reds forever, Government told
England's red squirrels face mainland extinction within 25 years unless the Government presses ahead with lethal grey squirrel control.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsAirgun Focus Group formed to address future regulatory risk
A new industry group led by Air Arms managing director Claire West has been formed to monitor and respond to potential future regulation affecting the UK airgun sector.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsTwo new pellet ranges hit the UK market
Hawke Optics is expanding its footprint in the airgun market after securing exclusive UK distribution rights for two pellet manufacturers targeting both hunters and competition shooters.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsMarksman and Bulldog pellet production ends after nearly a century
Lincoln Jeffries has ended production of Marksman and Bulldog pellets after nearly 100 years, citing falling sales and rising costs.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsFX and Umarex unveil new models at IWA 2026
FX Airguns and Umarex launch new rifles, compressors and pistols at IWA 2026, including the Panthera MKII and Dynamic MKII.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsPigeon in your garden? It could soon be fair game
A Government consultation proposes to make recreational woodpigeon shooting explicitly lawful for the first time since the early 1990s and opens the door to corvids and other species joining the quarr...
By Hollis Butler
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NewsMatthew Gleaves wins Falcon Shield at Benchrest UK Tour opener
Matthew Gleaves takes top honours at the opening round of the 2026 Benchrest UK Tour, as a new format and team competition debut.
By Hollis Butler
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