AIRSHOT II SHOOTING VEST FULL

Where springers are concerned, low power equates to less effort and milder shooting characteristics, and that’s exactly what we get here. Again, with juniors in mind, power is kept low, and the M-Blade operates around the 6ft/ lbs level. The barrel and breech block are coated in some plastic compound, and whilst this could so easily feel cheap, it’s actually really well done, with a nice matt protective feel. Build quality is also worthy of note, and being made by Umarex in Germany, as expected, engineering is quite refined, with good quality, deep bluing on the main cylinder, and a precisely moulded synthetic stock.

AIRSHOT II SHOOTING VEST FULL

It comes well-specified with a stylish forend, and all importantly, a decent rubber butt pad, whilst the pistol grip is slightly more compact than normal, so small hands won’t be at full stretch. This one comes with scaled down dimensions overall, and there’s plenty of detail and design flair. The Browning M-Blade is another new spring model, which is deliberately low powered, and aimed specifically at smaller shooters. UK Distributor: John Rothery(Wholesale) £130 The good news is, that there’s been a flurry of dedicated junior models of late, aimed at youngsters and it’s a heartening sight! You will notice the majority of guns come with iron sights, which means good to shoot from the box and something that will instil initial marksmanship principles better than a scope! So here I’ve picked what I feel are ten of the best options. Many airgun companies offer junior rifles of sorts, sometimes adult guns that have been adapted, better still going the whole hog with smaller lighter fare, designed from scratch. Manufacturers are an integral part of this process, and designing products with this group in mind, is a big help, as adult fare is often way too cumbersome and off-putting.

Getting youngsters to come along and give airgun shooting a try is the first hurdle, and admittedly it’s not always easy prizing them away from the dreaded X-Box or Snap Numpty! But one thing’s for sure we all have to make an effort, if we are to safeguard our sport and shooting rights for future years. Encouraging the next generation of shooters into our sport has never been more important, and we can all play our part in this vital process.

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