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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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NewsLife at the Range by Gary Chillingworth
Gary Chillingworth reports from Horsham as mud, wind and rain challenge competitors in the Southern Series, with top shooters rising above the conditions.
By Gary Chillingworth
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NewsHawke extends Vantage line-up with two new riflescopes
Hawke Optics expands its Vantage range with new HD 30 and HD 34 FFP riflescopes, offering upgraded features and lifetime warranty.
By Hollis Butler
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News2026 Great British Shooting Award winners
The winners of this year's Great British Shooting Awards were crowned on 13 February at the British Shooting Show.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsNorthern Ireland rat crisis highlights airgun control role
A surge in rat sightings across Northern Ireland has underlined the role skilled airgunners can play in tackling pest populations.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsThe British Shooting Show is an airgunner’s delight
Product launches, awards and hands-on testing made this year’s show at the NEC Birmingham a showcase for the airgun world.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsAirgunners escape lead ban
Airgun shooters and small-calibre rifle users are exempt from new UK lead ammunition restrictions, while shotgun and larger rifle users must switch by 2029.
By Hollis Butler
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