WHY 100 YARDS ISN’T THE ONLY ANSWER WHEN ZEROING YOUR RIFLE
WHY 100 YARDS ISN’T THE ONLY ANSWER WHEN ZEROING YOUR RIFLE
WHY 100 YARDS ISN’T THE ONLY ANSWER WHEN ZEROING YOUR RIFLE 100 yards has long been regarded as the standard distance for zeroing a rifle. But is it actually the best choice? The answer depends on how - and where - you shoot. Walk onto almost any rifle range and 100 yards is likely to be the first distance mentioned when the subject of...
POTENTIAL CHANGES TO SHOTGUN LICENSES - SIGN THE PETITION
POTENTIAL CHANGES TO SHOTGUN LICENSES - SIGN THE PETITION
Proposed Changes to Shotgun Licensing: Why Parliamentary Discussion Matters A petition currently open to the public is requesting parliamentary consideration of stopping a potential merger between Section 1 and Section 2 firearm licences. While this may appear to be an administrative adjustment, it could represent a substantial change to...
Ashcombe Browning Sporting Masters Competition
Ashcombe Browning Sporting Masters Competition
.center { text-align: center; } The Browning Sporting Masters Competition at Ashcombe Shooting Ground Open to all, the Browning Sporting Masters at Ashcombe Shooting Ground, Devon, will be held on Fri 30th August - Sun 1st September. Shot over 15 stands with 120 targets, this competition includes £15,000 worth of prize...
New to SGC & Products to See at the BSS
New to SGC & Products to See at the BSS
FX DRS Classic Introducing a masterpiece hunting rifle prepared to make a statement. The simple yet sophisticated FX DRS design allowed FX to create a true high-end airgun like never before. By eliminating some of the distinguishing features inherent to airguns, such as the air tank, the FX DRS looks more minimalistic in design with the...
Element Optics Titan 3-18x50 FFP MIL
Element Optics Titan 3-18x50 FFP MIL
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SGC and JSB Join Forces!
SGC and JSB Join Forces!
SGC and JSB Join Forces! The SGC Group are proud to announce they will be “The UK and Irelands official importer” for JSB ammunition. A pivotal moment for the SGC, this new partnership sees the company once again confirm its place as a major supplier of airgun products. As the UKs leading shooting sports company, SGC are excited by...
Everything You Need to Know About the Hypr-7 Riflescope
Everything You Need to Know About the Hypr-7 Riflescope
You are the owner of one of the most advanced shooting systems on Earth. With the release of the Element Optics HYPR-7 riflescope, we want to ensure that you have all of the information at your disposal to make the most out of your exciting new purchase. The New HYPR-7 You may be wondering what HYPR-7 means. Element have confirmed that...
ZAN Projectiles and Sub 12ft/lbs Airguns
ZAN Projectiles and Sub 12ft/lbs Airguns
ZAN Projectiles slugs are not just for FAC. In-fact they can be extremely effective in 12ft/lb rifles according to founder and CEO, Žan Šude. The first consideration that needs to be made when choosing your airgun slugs, is the grain weight. For non-FAC airguns, ZAN’s 10 and 13 grain slugs are perfectly setup for this use. .177...
New UK Distributor for ZAN Projectiles
New UK Distributor for ZAN Projectiles
SGC Trade are proud to announce a new distribution deal with ZAN Projectiles. With the evolution of high-power precision Air Rifles, the requirement for precision ammunition has grown. Having consistent ammunition that can match the performance of the latest FX and high-end PCP rifles is a must for any shooter looking to harness their...
How to Clean a Rimfire Rifle
How to Clean a Rimfire Rifle
How to clean a rimfire rifle Cleaning a rimfire rifle shows similarities to a centrefire but does have a few different factors to consider. First off, it is to make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the bolt. You can treat these stages separately but it’s best to start on the barrel first so it can be `soaking` whilst attending to the other...
Choosing your CZ 457
Choosing your CZ 457
Choosing your CZ 457 Choosing your first rimfire is often a very exciting task so it’s good to do the background research and think not only about calibre, but which rifle will suit your hunting and shooting requirements best. The 457 action was an immediate hit as it combined all of CZ’s traditional manufacturing ethos with...
Top 3 FX Air Rifles
Top 3 FX Air Rifles
By Chris Parkin Trying to sum up the capabilities and variation across the FX range in one short article is an almost impossible task but I can quite understand why the Crown Mk II, Impact M3 and Maverick are at the forefront. My experience with Impact Mk II last year drew me into the world of airgun tuning and in FAC format, this rifle was a...
CIP, London & Birmingham Proof House’s Barrel Proof Symbols...
CIP, London & Birmingham Proof House’s Barrel Proof Symbols...
Use of Steel Ammunition Knowing what steel ammunition can and can’t be used with shotguns bearing both CIP proof marks and historic national proof marks, or “proof symbols”, can be very confusing. The proof symbols are explained in their simplest possible terms for what ammunition may be used with the relevant proof symbol above....
Safe Shooting at Night - The best equipment to use, how, where, and when...
Safe Shooting at Night - The best equipment to use, how, where, and when...
By Chris Parkin Safe shooting is the absolute unarguable must in our sport to maintain safety and the sport’s longevity. The use of night vision and thermal imaging equipment has opened night shooting up for many people, you need less kit and it’s a lot easier to shoot alone without an additional `lamp man` that many of us got used to having...
What moderators to choose & why they're needed for game shooting
What moderators to choose & why they're needed for game shooting
By Chris Parkin Over my shooting career, moderators have changed from an unusual addition to a rifle that surprised people, to an almost integral part of the rifle, scope and mounts package. The UK seemed to be one of the countries at the forefront of civilian use with several UK manufactured brands as well as Scandinavian stalwarts. Early...
Rifle Safety – How I treat my rifles and shooting in general
Rifle Safety – How I treat my rifles and shooting in general
Rifle Safety – How I treat my rifles and shooting in general By Chris Parkin You are only ever as safe as your next shot and gun safety has to be both ingrained within your psyche as a shooter, yet never taken for granted that `autopilot` will cover you in all circumstances. I tend to follow the same rules and procedures throughout my work...
Thermal or Digital Night vision - The big question - is the additional...
Thermal or Digital Night vision - The big question - is the additional...
This is a question I’m often asked and like most things in life, very situationally and budget dependant. Looking at likely quarry species in range of size with the hope associated environments will help illustrate points. If you are ratting with an airgun, night vision can open a whole world of shooting possibilities when minimal levels of...
Clay Season Shooting Essentials
Clay Season Shooting Essentials
Clay shooting is the popular and growing sport of shooting flying clay targets with a shotgun. Hitting the target requires skill, timing and hand-eye coordination and you can enjoy clay shooting at any level, from local club shoots all the way through to national and international competitions and the Olympics. There are a range of different...
Primary Arms Holosun HS507C -X2 Awarded Silver Rating by NTOA
Primary Arms Holosun HS507C -X2 Awarded Silver Rating by NTOA
The Primary Arms Holosun HS507C -X2 has been tested and recommended by the members of the National Tactical Officers Association. Primary Arms Holosun HS507C -X2 Overall Score: 4.36 Tester 1 of 4 Tested by a police officer from California Design 5 Performance 5 Ease of Use 4 Size 4 Quality 4.5 Durability 4.5 Storage 4 Versatility 4.5...
Saving the UK's Native Red Squirrels
Saving the UK's Native Red Squirrels
The red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel common throughout Eurasia. It is one of Britain’s most iconic and beloved mammals. Once the most common squirrel in the UK, they are now under threat. In Great Britain, Ireland, and in Italy numbers have decreased drastically in recent years. This decline is...
A Handy Guide to Gun Dogs
A Handy Guide to Gun Dogs
When thinking of breeding from a current gundog that has been a faithful servant to you in the shooting field or looking online and asking fellow guns for recommendations for a new puppy, the job of selecting the future generations of the breed needs careful thought and consideration. Whether a stud dog from the litter your stud bitch has...
Six of the Best - National Tactical Officers Association of America Awards...
Six of the Best - National Tactical Officers Association of America Awards...
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has awarded Primary Arms Optics with six new ratings. NTOA evaluate products based on their performance in tactical law enforcement applications. Ratings cover many of the 2020 Primary Arms releases, including the SLx® 3x Gen III Prism, the SLx 5x Gen III Prism, the SLx MD-25 Red Dot Sight,...
The New Sole UK Distributor of CZ Firearms
The New Sole UK Distributor of CZ Firearms
In case you missed the initial announcement, Sportsman Gun Centre is proudly the new and sole UK importer and distributor of prestigious firearm manufacturer CZ (Česká zbrojovka). CZ has been manufacturing firearms for over 80 years and boast an impressive range of centrefire hunting & rimfire rifles, sport & competition...
The Basics of Reloading
The Basics of Reloading
Reloading Introduction RELOADING IS AN ENJOYABLE HOBBY, saves you money — and no manufacturer saves you more than Lee Precision, Inc. Their mission is simple: produce the best value American made reloading tools. Great prices come from patented, innovative designs. The company are proud to say that Lee Precision products are cast, machined and...
FX Airguns announce new sole UK distributor
FX Airguns announce new sole UK distributor
The Sportsman Gun Centre Ltd is proud to announce that in February 2020, they will be the sole UK importer/distributor of the world-famous premium Swedish Air Gun brand FX Airguns. Founded in 1999, FX Airguns is fast becoming “THE” favourite among British airgun enthusiasts, so much so that historically demand has outstripped supply....
Sole UK distributor for Battenfeld Technologies Inc
Sole UK distributor for Battenfeld Technologies Inc
We are proud to announce that the Sportsman Gun Centre is now the sole UK distributor for Battenfeld Technologies Inc. Battenfeld has a broad range of shooting, hunting and conservation accessories to suit any real world situation. With some much loved brands such as Caldwell, Wheeler, Tipton and Frankford Arsenal, we are confident that this...
New UK distributer for Primary Arms Optics
New UK distributer for Primary Arms Optics
Feb 2019 New UK distributer for Primary Arms Optics. We are privileged to be UK distributors for Nightforce, Warne, ATA’s KOFS and many more. We are proud to announce the newest addition, to our ever expanding portfolio, Introducing Primary Arms Optics. Both us and Primary Arms Optics see this as a huge step forward for the UK...