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Cambridge, Buxted and That Boy Rudy!! Top shot Richard Woods has been signed up by Impact Airguns watch this space. Mark Camoccio covers a couple of comps and wonders about the new rising star in HFT Yet with round 8 held in Cambridge, at the tail end of September, followed by round 9, at Buxted in Sussex only a few weeks after, it has seemed busy of late!
With the usual mix set over woodland, and even a section across the unprotected dry mud of the field, wind direction and terrain all had to be taken into account. I managed a 55 on the day, which as it happened was highly respectable and as the first time out with my Air Arms FTP, I was left quite heartened. Especially as a freak incident with dirt in the side lever, had ruined my concentration at the start!
Barry Smith shot solidly with his BSA, to take the round, with an excellent 58, proving that his slow progression in scores of late has been no fluke.
So 3rd place overall with a 57ex 60 was a good start in anyones book! Generous sponsorship on the day, from Hull Cartridge, kept everyones attention in the raffle, and a very happy John Miller, walked away with a brand new Weihrauch HW97K Blue Laminate version for his trouble.
A very nice prize indeed. Not the best of starts, but once inside, we were treated to another excellent layout of targets, which had been cleverly set out to test the amassed enthusiasts. Shooting over a stream into dense woodland then navigating an open field section, all the time trying to calculate distance and wind speed, kept us all on our toes, and several experienced shots fell by the wayside. Stuart Farr took the open class with a superb 58 on the day, but a clear signal of intent came from young Rudy Goldslade, who has continued to show us how its done, ever since taking the World Championship at the beginning of the year.
Rudy still shoots as a junior, but steering his FTP to a 58ex60 at Buxted was a marvellous result - proving his grasp of the sport and sending a clear message to the rest of us! Rifle customisation is all part of the fun, and Rudy has modified his FTP by removing the internal rack, barrel bracket, Rudy Goldslade has been putting his Air Arms FTP to good use, note the re-jigged action.
For him this trims vital weight from the gun, and his results suggest that it now suits him very well indeed. Claire West and Alan George from Air Arms, were on hand in the afternoon at Buxted, to not only show off their fabulous new HFT model to drooling enthusiasts, but also give one away as a prize in the raffle. Andrew Burgess was the lucky recipient, and his surprise and joy capped off another great days sport.
Interest in this flagship event seems to grow significantly year on year, and entries are now being taken. That said, Hawke scopes from Deben Int Ltd have carved out quite a niche for themselves in the middle to lower sector of the market, and have a big following for good reason.
As a competition buff, I was always guided towards kit that had pedigree and potential. Look to what the winners are using, and you wont go far wrong. On that score, consider that national HFT shoots have been taken with very modestly priced. My test model came specified as the Airmax 30 SF X50, and it cant fail to impress, from the moment you open the oversized padded box. Open the lid, and the nicely packaged accessories become. A new badge is all part of the sleek new branding, note the seam-less rheostat and flip-up lens covers.
A side focusing wheel is part of the package too, with a third small tool supplied, to assist in its assembly. Unlike many scopes on the market, these Airmax 30 models are dedicated airgun specific, and with a minimum focus of 10 yds, its a good start. TACTICAL Hawke have followed the latest trend, and stuck with over-sized target turrets, which is a shame in my book, since the overall width of the scope created, can be a source of.
Huge turrets are unnecessary for most hunting trips, and certainly are no advantage where HFT is concerned, yet the visual appeal to many dictates their inclusion. Hawke fit the rather impressive AMX ballistic airgun Mil-Dot reticule and this, being glass-etched, floats in the centre of the image.
Full Mil-Dots and half mil spacing is on offer, along with segmented outer hollow posts. All this means in practise, that an abundance of aim points are available, allowing the shooter to gauge distance of certain targets, as well as take precisely aimed shots. Red illumination of the central stadia is also possible, and here, Hawke have switched to a simplified continuous rheostat dial; although having left it switched on accidentally during my test, I have two observations.
Firstly, the step-less switch doesnt automatically switch off, but secondly, when left in the minimum setting, the battery didnt entirely run down. Fast focus of the ocular lens is fairly standard these days, and parallax focus is possible just using the left hand side mounted knob.
For more accurate ranging however, a mm side wheel is supplied. This is attached by simply unscrewing the central cap using the tool provided , pushing the wheel into place, then screwing the cap back into position. In addition, a sunshade is supplied for those so inclined. The side wheel works by exaggerating the gap between range markings, making them easier to read accurately.
Twisting through from x4to 16 mag is reassuringly smooth yet with enough resistance to know that everything is staying put. Likewise, those turrets, which have a crisp audible click and slick movement, yet tighten up with a top locking wheel, once zero is set. The new Airmax SF models come nicely packaged, complete with sunshade, side wheel and the necessary tools. They are also resettable to a zero marker, once slackened off with an Allen key. My usual grid test, clicking up by a measured amount, right, down, then left, saw the shots return to the start point - proving the integrity of the spindle mechanism.
To be honest, parallax ranging with the wheel did return different figures to reality 25 yds showed as about 18 on wheel markings yet this is very common with this type of scope. What was important was the consistency of readings, and in that regard, the Airmax shined. A fully multi-coated optical system means great clarity and light transmission are a given. New high quality lenses, combined with that super fine reticule offer admirable edge to edge clarity, and with no notable aberrations, the image on offer is a cut above many other scopes in this price bracket.
On test, clarity through the airgun target distances was simply spot-on, and the floating nature of the glass etched reticule means the overall picture remains fairly uncluttered. Waterproof, shockproof, nitrogen filled, and the Hawke 10 year warranty, along with a built-in quality feel, mono tube construction, and pleasing aesthetics all help put a very strong case for this model; but performance is of course the key to success and here, the Airmax SF cant fail to impress - for either hunting or HFT.
A glass etched AMX ballistic reticule comes as standard, as can be seen it offers plenty of aiming points.
POWER Pete Wadeson explains when, why and how a more considered approach can often be beneficial when using a hi-power air rifle for specialised hunting situations In past hunting articles Ive sometimes featured my much favoured. All have been well documented so Ill mainly use this rifle as an example to illustrate adjustments made for certain hunting situations - one being what determines my set zero, and as youll soon discover this is dictated by many more factors than just the rifle calibre and the power level its running at.
I also feel you. Before we had as many options of multi-aim-point reticules as we do now I used to use a standard Mil-Dot. Choose and use right, because a suitable optic will help you. Previous to the trip, I spent a long time practising on home turf, honing up on my accuracy skills at different ranges with its usual set zero of 50 yds.
Let me explain: Id never shot over ground as rough as that of the high Glens. Only then did I fully come to realise the effect topography and indeed water can have on a Mission accomplished pellets usual and expected thanks to adapting to hunting situation not trajectory and that applies the forgetting choosing the right tool for the job My shooting was quite noticeably affected to the point I decided to set a yd zero and lower my cut off point for longer range shots to approximately 70 yds.
Not far? Well you try it spot of brancher when the wind can bashing in the swirl back on itself, Black Country by and the ground can suddenly my mates at drop 20 30 yds down between Sandwell Field you and the target, and then include Sports. Now initially youd think theres no water in the equation plus angle of big deal there.
However, a few days prior to fire and well Getting a little more than travelling down Id noticed the trees at my tricky isnt it? My hosts advice and my local rookeries were far more advanced in adapting to the situation proved to be the leaf than usual for the traditional 12th May right move as I achieved my challenge and brancher day. I learned much from my madness or should that be all that earth and water. That meant after setting a new zero it was done old school with targets set at 5-yd intervals from my shooting position to fully suss out my new trajectory.
This picture clearly shows the type of terrain that can play havoc with the trajectory of an airgun pellet fired at any power level. I realised this might not be as easy as it was back in the day. Yes, the days when it was like shooting fish in a barrel as branchers clung onto almost bare twigs or the side of clearly visible nests high above.
As expected, when I reached my destination the wood the rookery was in was even more advanced in yearly bloom than back home in parts the canopy above was so dense you could hardly see the nests never mind the birds! Another example of the benefits of tailoring the rifle to suit a certain hunting situation is again one Ive written of previously but not how and why I specifically set the rifle up for this trip.
The shoot was when I was invited for a. I knew the branchers wed see would soon wise up and simply hide behind the foliage of upper leaves. Id also previously set a 30 yd zero due to the closer range shooting Id be doing and had practised at very steep upward angles at leaves on trees. Now the other airgun hunters shooting with me that day were crack shots but with only 12ft lb air rifles the chances they got as the birds sussed how to hide soon dwindled to almost none.
With my more powerful Daystate at times I could smash through a few leaves and very small twigs to bring down the crafty wanna be rooks. Nothing had changed in terms of the familiar brancher crick in the neck and aching back from continually looking up and taking high shots. What had changed though was due to my superior firepower my tally accounted for two thirds of the days bag.
Why I took that rifle on that trip should now be obvious. With a 30 yd zero, the trajectory is very forgiving even for steep and awkward angle shots. I could take full on body shots because the power the pellet was fired at easily gave enough oomph at the target to bring the birds crashing down stone dead.
Hopefully many of you reading this now realise any calibre and power level of FAC-rated gun has its limitations and certainly isnt a magic wand to long range success. However, use the extra power at your disposal correctly and they can become even more versatile especially if you fine-tune your combo using guide lines and examples of specific hunting situations Ive previously outlined.
There are many other instances and tips I could relate such as the difference a change of pellet weight can make. Suffice to say, I hope to return to this subject at a later date to offer more advice and one last thing I must say is we should feel privileged to have a myriad of specialist hi-power air rifles to choose from.
Using an FAC power air rifle while Brancher shooting where tree foliage was heavy allowed Pete to take shots impossible to make with a 12ft lb gun. It can be collected in person from our shop or sent to your local Registered Firearms Dealer for collection.
Air Arms. Not that I am going to go down that route as my memory for names is terrible, so any thoughts I have on who should be in it would consist of shooters whose names I can remember my own and one other , regardless of whether or not they are worthy of a place.
When it comes to equipment however I reckon I can come up a few iconic items that have shaped, or become synonymous with FT. Of course this is just my personal opinion, and a very small selection, as to what I might put in a museum dedicated to this discipline, but it is quite good fun to think back and daydream about such matters. You could even pass the time on those long journeys home from shoots arguing about this subject with your travelling companions, it has to be better than Eye-Spy.
James Osborne takes a sideways look at some iconic items that have made FT what it is today. This humdrum item, well the humble scope mount, not just any scope mount though, the Sportsmatch variety. Their range of mounts is huge, this wasnt always the case but even so it has always suited the needs of the FT shooter. I might even go as far as to say their standard model is a design classic in every sense!
It combines function and form perfectly as all good design should. This is proved by the very fact that once fitted in between scope and rifle it can be completely forgotten about. Sportsmatch even manage to keep the price keen too, what more could you ask! The Sportsmatch scope mount is a hard act to follow, but it seems sensible to select a scope as my next item. This is a tricky one as there are many potential contenders.
From the early days of FT you could select the Tasco x32 for instance, although I feel something with range finding capabilities would be more appropriate as it plays such a big part in what we do! This product when it first appeared on the FT scene allowed shooters to buy something capable of range-finding any target and at a very reasonable cost! That isnt to say it didnt have the odd issue, but now in its Mk 3 guise it has many fans and has been part of many a winning combination.
Oddly enough I have never used one in competition but Im not letting that stop me making it one of my FT icons. I perhaps ought to add a gun to my list and complete a rifle, scope and mount combination.
It is well known that I love my Air Arms and there are plenty of contenders from amongst their current range and back catalogue to choose from. The obvious choice would be the Weihrauch HW77, my first rifle and undoubtedly a legend in its own right. I am going with something else entirely though and returning to Sportsmatch and their GC2. A picture of this rifle wouldnt have looked out of place next to a Sam Fox or Lamborghini poster in an air rifle loving teenage boys bedroom. It did perhaps signal the way forward for FT rifles in so much as it was a no compromise design for which indeed many people were willing to pay the price as they do now for the current crop of super air rifles.
I do wonder if I should seek out a second hand example of the GC2 as it is one of the few designs I havent owned, but on balance I think Ill leave it be as a teenage dream. Moving swiftly on I am going to include one more little item before my final choice.
Butler Creek, flip-up lens caps are simply very good at what they do and once again they are very cheap. The reason I include them here though is because I think they are cool and can be seen used by snipers on screen in numerous movies, enough said.
There are many imitations on the market but when Im looking through my scope, crosshairs lined up on my point of aim, if it is a Nockover target in the picture I know that a clean hit will take it down. If once I have taken my shot the target is still standing As a competition shooter I want a solid and reliable target, especially as FT competitions are so closely fought these days. There is nothing worse than leaving a target wondering if it has malfunctioned. Whether in the shape of a typical airgun quarry species or simple round or square shape, for me those silhouettes are a thing of beauty.
Yet its the competitive side that really gets me going. The quest for ultimate accuracy, and the science that lies behind achieving that goal, is for me, the driving force that keeps me coming back for more. Field Target shooting, and latterly, Hunter Field Target, are ultra challenging disciplines that demand a level of performance from any airgun, if success is to be achieved. This rifle utilizes the old Theoben magazine designand it works well. Small kill zones are an increasingly familiar site, on target courses up and down the country - and hitting them reliably requires consistent accuracy from any hardware.
Made in England, bar the barrel blank, is another plus point - so lets see if its worth the asking price. Of course were all free to compete with whatever we want, given it fits in with the rules. But if you want to do well, then the list of hardware from which to choose, reduces somewhat. All guns are not equal! One such manufacturer that clearly means business is Impact Airguns, and their new range of PCPs in particular, are beginning to cause quite a stir on the competition scene.
On test here, is arguably their flagship model- the Revolution GSX, and its a no-compromise offering, built to perform at the. On paper, the features list stacks up nicely, but get to handle the GSX, and first impressions are equally favourable. In short, its very close to how I would design a rifle from scratch. An adjustable match stock, solidly built PCP action, and free floating barrel, all come together nicely and it really looks the part too! The thumbhole target stock is made by Custom Stock in Sheffield, and is very well shaped, including a superbly deep thumb shelf to the rear of the grip.
A thick lacquer seals the American walnut, whilst that rosewood cap sets off the target grip a treat. Subtle rounding off would be a good step here! That issue aside, further adjustment comes with the Wegu-style adjustable butt pad, and with a super concave profile, this is no token offering! It really hugs the shoulder in the aim, which can only enhance performance where it matters.
Theobens reputation for solid build, and high class finish are carried on in style by Impact, and the upgraded bolt handle and scalloped breech are an indication that the company doesnt plan on resting on any previously accrued laurels.
Free floating barrel, is a term bandied around rather freely these days, but the GSX incorporates a properly floating set-up, where no restriction, clamp, or O-ring for that matter, interferes with the tubes harmonics.
In practise, the barrel is thick and rigid enough to be self-supporting and left to vibrate naturally. At the muzzle, Impact fit their latest Air Tech moderator, and this beast of a moddy significantly tames the muzzle crack, down to a real whisper. A secondary function of the silencer is to protect the muzzle crown, and since Impact hand finish this all-important area on each barrel, to an impressively high degree, this is an important feature.
As a simple threaded screw-on fit, maintenance and barrel cleaning are easily completed operations too, which all adds to the enjoyment and practicality of ownership. Stylish and functional describes the woodwork, but the tip of the comb needs a little work! Detail of the full target grip, note the blade-type, in-guard safety and that Mk 4 trigger is superb.
As supplied, the Revolution GSX comes with a shot magazine in. To load the magazine, the correct procedure is as follows: twist the lid of the cassette anti-clockwise, push home the first pellet head first, whilst preventing it from dropping out. Then chamber each pellet thereafter until the cassette is full. Push home the mag, into the hole in the action from the left side and lock down the bolt. The first shot is now ready and after that its just a matter of cycling the bolt as required!
In practise, these mags can be a little fragile, but if looked after, they work particularly well. Next, the main air cylinder needs to be charged, and for this, the neat front valve cover is unscrewed and an external air supply be that divers bottle or pump is connected, via the Foster-style adaptor. Its all a neat, slick affair, and with a manometer underneath the forend, residual air pressures can be monitored when necessary. Impact specify the fill pressure with this model as bar, but I found, despite a regulated action of sorts, that some initial.
After charging to a slightly lower pressure of bar, velocity variation was slashed, from 40 fps over shots, to a highly acceptable total spread of 24 fps over shots. Any serious shooter worthy of the name will conduct their own tests over a chronograph, and its well worth taking the time to do so. As someone famously fussy in this area, all I can say is that I have been mightily impressed with the triggers fitted, to both this and the GSX model I tested recently.
A nicely shaped blade, complete with a flat front profile, and a sensitive final release, are big contributory factors in results and thats where were heading next. On paper, a combination of high quality engineering, Lothar Walthar barrel, upmarket trigger and subtle features overall, should produce the goods and I wasnt disappointed.
Im no fan of magazines, but this one does undeniably work well. However, Impact Airguns are aware that some shooters, especially competition minded ones, would prefer to single load pellets directly into the barrel.
With this in mind they have scalloped away around the breech area so this is possible. As it stands, the operation is just a little fiddly, since the clearance isnt enormous; but apparently, the factory are looking into modifying this further to give even more access.
Hardware of this calibre needs to be pushed to the limit, so my initial accuracy testing began at 35 yds, here genuine c-t-c groups were the norm, with Air Arms Diabolo Field ammo. Moving to 50 yds and. OK; the GSX is anything but cheap, but it is clearly built to do a job, and one of a select band of rifles, capable of top class performance. As an outfit fast earning a reputation for listening and working with shooters in the field, Impact Airguns are responding to feedback, and producing guns that enthusiasts really want.
The GSX is further evidence that this go-ahead company are on the right track, and on that basis, they deserve to succeed. A generous thumb shelf is part of the design and all adds to control and shot release Detail of the filling area. Available in limited numbers with the purchase of the New RM Gas ram air rifle. RRP Features: Textured rubber handle Folding design Glass bead blade finish Pommel with lanyard hole 3. Tech Specs: Overall Length: 8.
This was down to school, family, exams, looking for work etc, have all played their part in keeping me out of the fields and woods. Still, this hasnt necessarily been a bad thing. Ive realised that as your time gets a lot more limited, you appreciate what time you do get out in the field a lot more. As such, my hunting has seen a bit of a shake up. Previously, before I became so busy, my hunting was, to be honest, a bit slap dash.
Yes, I was wearing camo, sometimes improvising hides and I had a rough idea of where particular species were on my permission, which consists of a tiny wooded valley, some fields and a couple of acres of woodland. I needed to do something to make it more productive. So I made a few changes. Firstly, Ive mapped my permission. This is something that all the professionals seem to do and from my experience all beginners should too.
When I first got my permission, like many starting out, I was very keen to just get out shooting. The land owner showed me around and gave a couple of hints as to where he saw particular animals - such as a huge number of squirrels around a chicken coop.
But that was about as far as Id taken the concept of mapping. However, Ive recently taken the step of sketching out the terrain on a couple of sheets of A4 and then wandering about, mapping features like warrens, dreys, nests, where I see. The results have been surprising! On closer inspection, areas that Id assumed were pretty empty of game turned out to harbour sizable rabbit and squirrel populations and fields that Id always thought of as rabbit-only turned out to be home to far more pigeons in the trees at the edge of the fields.
Knowing all this means that I can adjust my tactics and approach for a certain area and in theory this should lead to bigger game bags. Whats Make use of available cover and support.
Curve New airgunner Joe Punshon is back after a long absence to show us what else he has learned. That being said, if like me youre a fairly low tech kind of person, then pen and paper mapping might be your best bet. I can barely turn a computer or smart phone on, let alone run an electronic mapping app! Ive also swapped my.
Whilst out on a hunt last November, I was trying to climb up a bank where thanks to my mapping ; I knew a sizable drey was located. The climb didnt go to plan however and I ended up taking a pretty impressive fall. Once Id dusted myself of and checked all my limbs were still in the right place I realized that my gun was lying a couple of metres away, looking dirty, but otherwise unharmed.
However, when I looked through the scope it was another story. The mounts had held it in place, but somehow the cross hairs were on an angle, the turrets had been dented and the lenses were scuffed. Not being able to afford a new one, I did what all teenagers are good at and borrowed off my parents, in this case my dad.
His air rifle of choice is a Browning Phoenix Elite and so with the aid of a cup of tea and some promises of extra housework, I convinced him to lend it me on my next hunt.
I suppose the key question for all of this is has it improved my performance in the field? To be honest, the answer is not enormously. But, as every hunter knows, the amount of game taken is one of the least important parts.
Respect for your quarry even when its considered vermin , improving your skills and understanding and respecting the ecosystem you are in are all far more important. However, even knowing this I was a bit annoyed. Id put loads of effort into mapping, zeroing and generally improving my hunting skills - and yet there was no big improvement in the amount of game I was getting.
For a beginner like me, the flat trajectory of the. Learning how to compensate for the more curved ballistics of a. As I was zeroing, I actually began to wonder how many shots Id missed in the field due to badly compensating for my. My new found love of the. The last recommendation that Id make for beginners is to investigate the company Pellet Perfect. When I first got my air rifle, I simply zeroed it with the pellets that it came with and left it at that.
But realizing how accurate I could be with my dads. This is where Pellet Perfect comes in. For those of you who havent come across Pellet Perfect they sell small quantities of pellets between 5 and 20 at around 1 a pop.
The low price means that you dont have that you dont have the expense of having to buy whole tins that you only use 10 or so of before realizing that they dont group accurately enough. Instead for the price of a tin you can test four or five different brands. I personally found that Crossman Premier Domes shot best in the Browning, producing tight, 3-shot groups at 20 yards. Although my quarry bags had not got significantly larger, my enjoyment had increased enormously since Id started making the changes and thats got to be the most important thing.
Ive recently applied for a shotgun licence and Ive got another round of exams coming up, so my airgun hunting will probably go on hold for quite a while. Still, as they seem to say on all the reality TV shows, its been an incredible journey and Ive really enjoyed my first year and a half of hunting!
If you dont already hunt with an airgun Id certainly recommend getting out and having a go at it. Whether youre new to shooting or a have been at it for years, try and get yourself out in the field with an air rifle. It will challenge you, frustrate you and youll probably come home empty handed fairly often. But its brilliant fun and youll come out of it a better hunter.
Contacts: PowePell pellets Napier of London , www. Highlighted here, is one of their typically unorthodox creations; in the shape of the Speedstar Mini R32 MKII, and it really is a mini marvel; if a little Heath Robinson! Features are admittedly a little fiddly and eccentric, but thats all part of the undoubted appeal of these guns.
Removing the magazine to fill the chambers, is a wonderfully awkward process, requiring the pistol grip to be pulled fully rearwards, then back slightly, whilst placing the white end of the pellet loading tool between the front of the slide plate and its recess.
The pawl then needs to be pulled gently clear of the magazine, and the mag removed. In practise, its a lot easier than it sounds, and it does all function rather well. With the mag fully primed, and locked back into the action, the fun can start. Subsequent cycling of the action is achieved by pulling back the pistol grip, then pushing it forwards again, and it really is great fun!
Production of the R32 in its various guises, ran until , and if you wish to invest in a much sought after piece of airgun design, this ones Detail of magazine! The R32s stock comes in three separate sections, made from walnut, whilst an M32 variation was also available, fitted with black rubber in place of the wood; for an altogether more tactical look. Skan offered this model in either stainless steel anodised or blacked as per the example here.
This particular example showing no visible serial number incidentally comes in its own case, which apparently was offered as an optional extra at the time. Lothar Walther barrels were used, and an accessory rail just under the muzzle means a bipod, laser or lamping device can also be utilized. The Speedstar breaks down into a carry case Inset Detail of the double stack drum magazine, which holds shots in piggyback system. Mark Camoccio believes the hype as he tests the latest Remington break-barrel springer.
When a big name in the shooting world like Remington, put their name to a product, you would expect something a bit striking, and Im pleased to say, thats exactly what we have with their new break-barrel, spring-powered model. The name Express comes from the fact that this rifle is released in the States, capable of producing in excess of fps with certain ammunition. Its difficult not to be impressed, however, on seeing this gun at close quarters; and when you consider that a scope is also inside the box, all included in that astonishingly low retail price of I was further intrigued simply because Id heard those rumours as mentioned, that it was a fine gun for the money.
OK; the scope and mounts included is a fairly basic 4x32 spec, but it gives any prospective enthusiast a taster of using a telescopic sight. That said, the quality of this. Take a look at that woodwork for a start! Apparently figured from beech, the straight line styling and striking grain and colouring, all add to the appeal.
The super sleek forend includes that subtle palm-filling tip, which is extremely comfortable in the aim. Ambidextrous configuration includes generous panels of deep cut chequering, both on the forend and pistol grip. The diamonds created by the design are particularly well defined, and an excellent grip is the result.
In fact Id go as far as to. One point to note though, and a possible stumbling block, for shooters of smaller build, concerns that pistol grip, which happens to be raked well back. Reaching the trigger comfortably, may be a little awkward for some as a result, so try and handle this one before splashing out. The lack of a pronounced cheek piece is surprising, although to be fair, height for correct scope alignment didnt seem to be an issue. That super hard rubber butt pad is however; beautifully applied and finished.
As for all the metalwork, the quality of the rich chemical bluing is testament to the fact that Far Eastern production methods utilized by Remington for this Express model are making huge advances. In short, the finish here is the best Ive seen yet, rivalling European-made models; which just about says it all. At a little over 45 in length, the Remington Express is an adult gun for sure, yet weight is cleverly kept to a fairly modest 7.
Open sights come as standard, and they feature the modern fibre optics, giving a bright seemingly illuminated sight picture, comprising a green rear notch, and a red dot. Remington Express Break barrel sporter Spring piston. Sportsmarketing, A basic 4x32 scope comes supplied in the box, nothing amazing but it will get you going. These are fine in use, with twin spring-loaded adjuster wheels for windage and elevation; yet with an all plastic construction, care needs to be taken to look after the slightly fragile mechanism.
A longer tube simply means greater leverage, making it easier to force the piston backwards to compress the mainspring. This is partly the reason why Ive never been a great fan of the obsessional tide for everything carbine. Lock-time may well be fractionally quicker with a shorter barrel, but theory goes to pot once balance is disturbed, and initial cocking effort is significantly increased.
Back to the Express, and with a rifled tube some What you dont expect is just how easy that operation actually is, and the near sensation of a tuned special! Remington have clearly taken care to include recoil absorbing features into the design, and a nylon spring guide and correct lubrication are all part of the deal.
Several other manufacturers really should take note, since the feel and performance of the Express, far outweighs anything expected in this price bracket.
Plaudits dont stop there either! The breech lock-up is super smooth; chambering a pellet is easy, due to the chamfer at the breech, and the automatic safety catch is yet another clever piece of design. It features a Weihrauch-style, push button release, but the clever bit comes with the fact that it can be reset by pulling back the small lever. First up, the chrono check beckoned, and with average kinetic energy of At this point, I couldnt help but note another impressive feature of this rifle namely the trigger.
The sub price bracket wouldnt normally throw up much to speak of in this department, yet the Remington has a surprise in store at every turn. The broad blade is spot-on for a gun of this type, and whilst there is some creep, the mechanism releases after only a modest pull weight.
Further fine adjustment a skill that sadly eludes me will Im sure have a big effect, yet considering the Remingtons asking price, the subtlety of the design is excellent. And so to performance. An incredibly muted muzzle report, almost no spring resonance, and a satisfyingly snappy action as the shot releases, was a huge surprise as mentioned, but superb accuracy genuine groups c-t-c when I did my part, shot from the over-arm FT stance over 30 yds, was the icing on the cake.
In short then, the Remington Express would make a great hunting rifle, or beginners gun assuming that reach to trigger, and overall dimensions suited.
In my book, it cant fail to impress Take another look at that RRP tag though, and I reckon it has to be considered one of the all time bargains of the year! CO2 airguns for example; many shooters are regularly using this medium and with BBs often the ammunition of choice, ricochets are common.
Being asked to lend a hand at a recent indoor pistol promotional event for scouts, found me reaching for safety glasses, and in these close range situations, it is very difficult to eliminate ricochets altogether. Note the full, wraparound style, ideal for shooters wanting full protection and a degree of style too.
In the spotlight here are the Premier Plus Shooting Glasses, which are the real McCoy for those who take safety seriously. The Premier Plus specification includes the main frames, five different coloured lenses, wide nose grips, and an additional prescription lens holder.
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