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  1. SMOKELESS: Ramshot Powder On Test

    SMOKELESS: Ramshot Powder On Test

    Bruce Potts takes a look at Ramshot Powders and puts them through their paces! This article was kindly supplied by Shooting Sports Magazine.
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  2. The UK Law On Antique Guns

    The UK Law On Antique Guns

    In order for a firearm to be considered an antique, it must first be established that it is made prior to 1 September 1939. Therefore, no guns made after this date are antique and are subject to licensing requirements.
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  3. Antique Crossbows - Medieval to Modern

    Antique Crossbows - Medieval to Modern

    Crossbows were a popular weapon throughout most of the last millennium, used by both militaries and sporting shooters alike. Read on to see how the crossbow evolved from medieval to modern.
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  4. Things You Didn't Know About Antique Guns

    Things You Didn't Know About Antique Guns

    Collecting antique guns is a fantastic hobby, and one of the most popular areas of interest to do with guns in the UK.
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  5. .303 British - Bought v Reloaded Ammunition

    .303 British - Bought v Reloaded Ammunition

    Here’s a quick cost analysis of either buying .303 British PPU factory ammunition, or handloading your own. .303 calibre is one of our most popular rounds, and one of the most popular rifle rounds.
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  6. PPU Bullet Profile Acronyms - What They Mean

    PPU Bullet Profile Acronyms - What They Mean

    Here we explain the difference between each PPU (Prvi Partizan) bullet profile and it’s nomenclature, and how it’s best used.
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  7. .303 Factory, Reloaded or Surplus Ammunition?

    .303 Factory, Reloaded or Surplus Ammunition?

    In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of each, including some costings on which will be the most budget friendly and highest quality ammunition available.
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  8. Upgrading The Sights On Your Pedersoli Rifle

    Upgrading The Sights On Your Pedersoli Rifle

    Our range of Pedersoli rear sights are designed to fit any Pedersoli breech loading rifle, and will fit many other brands, and offer an authentic but precise sighting system for your Pedersoli rifle.
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  9. Miniature Slice Of History: Norinco The Mini Mauser

    Miniature Slice Of History: Norinco The Mini Mauser

    Bruce Potts tries out a very familiar looking bolt action rifle from Norinco; the Mini Mauser 33/40. Kindly supplied by Gun Mart.
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  10. How To Cast Your Own Slingshot Ammo

    How To Cast Your Own Slingshot Ammo

    Most slingshot shooters opt for balls between 8mm to 12mm, as this offers the greatest range with the most power.
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  11. Join Sharpe's Ranks, Buy Your Very Own Musket

    Join Sharpe's Ranks, Buy Your Very Own Musket

    If you haven’t seen or read Sharpe, give it a go, it’s now on Netflix. If you have, or you’d like to own one of the guns from the Sharpe series, read on to find out about a few of the guns used in the show?
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  12. The Charleville Blueprint

    The Charleville Blueprint

    We’ve found time for a bit of a clear out, and we’ve come across this excellent blueprint for our Indian Charleville Model 1777 Musket.
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