How to maintain your airgun
Learn how to maintain your airgun at home with this photographic step-by-step guide Air rifles hold a special place in shooters’ hearts as for many of us they were the rifles with which we learned to...
View ArticleWhat happens when you shorten a barrel?
Bruce Potts finds out what happens when you shorten a barrel and fire .270 Winchester roundsThe .270 Winchester cartridge has been a favourite with the Forestry Commission for some time, and it is one...
View ArticleHow to clean a shotgun
This video takes you through the steps you need to clean your shotgunProducts used to clean a shotgunHow to clean a shotgun, in this video Napier show you how to clean your shotgun using their products.
View Article10 gun care tips
Lock, stock and two sparkling barrels - here are some handy tips for gun maintenance Never neglect gun cleaning. A little effort will keep your guns safe, reliable and rust-free Do not put a gun in a...
View Article11 things our readers want to know about gun maintenance
It's the time of year when your thoughts are probably turning to maintaining your gun after the season.
View ArticleHow to clean your rifle
George Wallace offers some top tips and a step-by-step guide to keeping your rifle in good working order, from the best cleaning technique to how much cleaning is too much? A rifle is a precision...
View ArticleRe-barrelling an old rifle
A reader asks about his old Sako Forester rifle Q: I have an old Sako Forester rifle that I really like in .308 Winchester, but the barrel is now past its best. I was thinking of having it re-barrelled...
View ArticleHow can I protect my guns in storage against rust?
Q: I am about to take up a contract that will keep me out of the UK for over a year and, fortunately, a friend has agreed to put my two guns on his certificate and store them for me until I return....
View ArticleThe risks of a dirty gun
Maintenance is the key to ensuring your shotgun reaches its potential lifespan. Selena Barr talks to Tom Heapy, armourer at firearms distributor Edgar Brothers, to find out moreA quick clean after...
View ArticleHow can I touch up a scuffed synthetic stock?
A Shooting Times reader asked for some advice for touching up a synthetic stock. A reader asked: How do you touch up a synthetic stock? Mine is really scratched. Shooting Times rifle reviewer and...
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