Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May: 24,000 visitors flock to the beautiful town of Harrogate for the famous Northern Shooting Show. Around 300 exhibitors – manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, publishers, caterers, and trade organisations – gather together at the Yorkshire Event Centre for one of the most prestigious events in the UK shooting calendar. And the sun is shining.
Show organiser, Richard Stokoe, tells me that the show is growing bigger every year. However, size isn’t everything. Richard explains that it’s essential to maintain balance.
“We’re a shooting show; we represent all disciplines in equal measure.”
Just like the British Shooting Show (NEC, February), the Northern Shooting show reflects the relaxed, responsible attitude of the UK’s shooting community. Children are well behaved, dogs are under control, and security is apparently redundant. An atmosphere of courteous bonhomie pervades.
Pellpax Sells Umarex Guns
On Friday 10th May, eight members of the Pellpax team travel from headquarters in Norfolk to the Yorkshire Event Centre. The bulk of our stock, this weekend, consists of Umarex products, like the PX4 Storm, a dual ammo CO2 pistol, which looks and feels just like the Beretta firearm it emulates. This 16-shot repeater will have you shooting as fast as you can pull the trigger!
One of the most popular guns on the Pellpax stand is the Umarex Glock 17 Dual Ammo. This low-power black pistol has an eight-shot magazine with the capacity to fire either 4.5mm BBs or .177 pellets. Powered by 12g CO2 cartridges, with double-action trigger and a blowback feature that simulates the recoil of the live-firing version, the Glock 17 Dual Ammo is ideal for plinking and target practice. This pistol is 200mm in length, weighs 795g, and comes with a Glock hard case.
Trade Relations
Kevin Godwin with the Weihrauch HW45 Bronze Star
Weihrauch, care of Hull Cartridge
It’s always a pleasure to catch up with friends and associates in the shooting industry, and the NSS provides the perfect opportunity. I drop by for a chat with the guys from Hull Cartridge, the sole UK distributor of Weihrauch products. Kevin Godwin shows me some of Weihrauch’s newest products, and one of these, in particular, really grabs my attention.
The spring-operated HW45 Bronze Star, available in both .177 and .22 calibres, has a light, adjustable, two-stage trigger, ambidextrous, laminated grip, and a 13mm scope rail. The barrel is 170mm long, and the pistol’s overall length is 280mm. The Bronze Star has a power rating of 5.5 ft/lb – below the FAC limit. This lovely-looking pistol is ideal for close-range pest control.
Airgun Show
James Hancock (left) and Ross Mitchell talk to the Airgun Show
Over the last couple of years, Pellpax has enjoyed a close working relationship with the staff of Airgun Shooter magazine and the Airgun Show, both owned by Future PLC (formerly Future Publishing). During the NSS, two Pellpax experts were interviewed for the Airgun Show. The episode can be viewed later this month.
Contact Us
For more information about any of the products on the Pellpax website, or for queries about our delivery service, just give us call on 01263 731 585. Out experts will be pleased to help.
Just three days to go before the Northern Shooting Show! This year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. And Pellpax will be there!
This is Pellpax’s first visit to the Northern Shooting Show in Harrogate, and the team is getting ready for a busy weekend. The weather’s going to be marvellous – well, I like to think so, anyway – and there’s loads of free parking. Come and see our wide range of airguns and accessories, and take advantage of our special show prices.
Here’s a taster of what Pellpax will have to offer at the show.
Umarex Colt Peacemaker
The ‘real’ Peacemaker was first designed in 1972 by Colt, holding the position of standard military service revolver until 1892.
This handsome replica first made an appearance in 2015, and it’s enjoyed widespread popularity ever since. The durable Colt Peacemaker Antique .177 pellet air pistol from Umarex is made almost entirely of metal, with well-finished moving parts for a realistic shooting experience.
The CO2 capsule is concealed within the pistol grip. The grip is adjusted with a hex key (Allen key), which is incorporated into the grip itself. This is a great feature, because it means you’ve always got the right tool with you.
Umarex Legends S25 Revolver
The Umarex Legends S25 Revolver .177 is a heavy, nickel-coated pistol. This replica revolver is powered by a 12g CO2 capsule that’s housed in the pistol’s grip. Each CO2 capsule will give you 60 shots.
For a really precise shot, you can cock the hammer and then pull the trigger to fire the pellet. Alternatively, the trigger can be repeatedly pulled to fire off all six shots in quick succession.
Umarex Legends Makarov
The Legends Makarov 4.5mm BB air pistol from Umarex is an almost exact replica of the original Makarov, which was first built in the Soviet Union in 1951. Popular with defence agencies all over the world, the original version of this pistol is still in service today. The frame and all working parts are made of metal, and the comfortable grips are polymer.
Discounted Prices
So come and say hello to the Pellpax team. And don’t forget – there’s a special show price on every item!
At 11.59 p.m. on Thursday 25 April 2019, Natural England revoked the following general licences:
GL04 (to kill or take certain species of wild bird to prevent serious damage or disease)
GL05 (to kill or take certain species of wild bird to preserve public health or public safety)
GL06 (to kill or take certain species of wild birds to conserve wild flora or fauna)
Although new general licences are being put in place, we still need to exercise control over destructive wild birds.
How?
Scare them off with a blank-firing pistol from Pellpax.
Let’s have a look at a few blank-firing pistols from two of the best-known brands.
Bruni
The Bruni brand was spawned in the late 1950s by Bruna Bruni. In the beginning, the company was a supplier of component parts, but twenty years on, in the late 1970s, Bruni took great strides into the design and manufacture of replica guns.
Bruni Olympic 6 – 6mm
Bruni’s Olympic 6 blank-firing revolver is the archetypal starter pistol. The Olympic 6 has a rotary 8-round magazine, and, just like with many live-firing revolvers, it has a trigger that can be either single or double action. This sturdy little stalwart, which fires 6mm blanks, is used in dog training and professional sporting events all over the world. Why not try some crimped blanks for an extra loud bang!
Bruni Model 96 – 8mm
The Bruni Model 96 blank-firing pistol is made of metal, with grip plates made of wood, giving it a great feel and a realistic appearance. This pistol emulates the iconic M1911 pistol, which was designed by John Browning (1855-1926), one of the most influential firearms designers in history. This pistol has a magazine capacity of eight rounds and takes 8mm blank cartridges.
Bruni Model P4 – 8mm
Made in the likeness of the classic Beretta PX4 Storm, this popular Bruni pistol is a large blank firer with a 10-round magazine housed in the grip. The orange-and-black Model P4 is semi-automatic, 8mm calibre, and made of zinc, which gives it a satisfying weight This is another pistol that makes a lot of noise!
Retay
Retay is a Turkish company, founded in 2006.
Retay 84FS – 9mm PAK
The Model 84FS is a realistic-looking, blank-firing pistol made of metal and coated in Cerakote for long-lasting strength. This double-action pistol is finished in blue and takes 9mm cartridges.
Retay Eagle LU
If you’re looking for a strong and durable blank-firing pistol, the Retay Eagle LU is a fantastic choice. This pistol has a full metal body with a durable Cerakote coating and a blue finish. The pistol is single action, has a manual safety, and a 9mm calibre.
Retay G19C
The G19C from Retay is a powerful and good-looking blank-firing pistol that’s ideal for bird scaring. Made of metal, and Cerakote coated, this 9mm pistol is finished in the characteristic Retay blue.
Bang!
If, at the moment, we can’t protect crops and livestock by shooting the birds that attack, we can scare the birds off with blank-firing pistols. These replicas make a good loud bang, and are really effective in deterring pests.
If you’d like to learn more about blank-firing pistols, or any of our other products, just give us a call on 01263 731585 to speak to one of our experts.
Metal and wood are vulnerable to rot, rust, and wear, so it’s important to keep these materials dry. Ensure that your gun is well protected in storage and in transit, and that it’s wiped down immediately whenever it gets wet.
Besides providing a firm and comfortable support for when you’re firing the rifle, the stock acts as a protective casing for the internal mechanism; if water gets inside the stock, the gun’s mechanism can rust and seize up. However diligent you are in caring for your gun, there’s always a chance that it will suffer water damaged at some time. If this happens, we suggest that you take your gun to a reputable gunsmith for repair and service.
A good lubricant, like the ProShot Precision A Grade Silicone Gun Oil, does a good job of protecting the wooden stock and the metal barrel exterior against moisture. This anti-corrosive oil is highly water repellent and completely nontoxic. To keep your rifle looking smart and new, use a soft cloth (we recommend the long-lasting Pellpax micro-fibre cleaning cloth) to apply oil sparingly, on a regular basis, to the stock and the barrel.
Cleaning your air rifle is not an everyday job. Keeping it dry, though, is.
ProShot Precision Silicone Gun Oil
Grease is the Word, is the Word, is the Word …
Now, although gun oil is marvellous stuff for the exterior of a gun, the barrel’s interior should never be oiled – in fact, your cleaning regime should include keeping grease out of the barrel.
A build-up of oil in the barrel can cause dieseling. Dieseling is when oil in the barrel combusts as a pellet is fired. Over time, this process can cause damage to the gun’s seals, resulting in leakage of air.
However, the bore does need occasional cleaning. We suggest that, after finishing a tin of pellets, you fire one cleaning pellet to clear the barrel of any deposits of metal or traces of grease from oiled pellets. A cleaning rod is very effective for clearing solid debris and blockages.
What You Get is What You See
A neglected scope can cause problems when you’re lining up your shot, so it’s a good idea to keep it clean! For a clear, clean scope, use a soft cloth (Pellpax Lens-Cleaning Cloth) with ProShot Precision Advanced Optics Cleaner, which is perfect for removing grease, water, and dust.
This top-quality fluid, which comes in a spray bottle, is also ideal for cleaning television, computer, and mobile phone screens.
Take Good Care of My Baby
Here are some general guidelines for caring for your air rifle:
Always wipe down your rifle after every use; it may look perfectly clean, but it’s bound to be soiled in some way, even if it’s only a few greasy finger marks. When transporting your rifle, keep it in a gun bag to avoid knocks and scrapes. And when you’re not using it, store your rifle in a dry place where there’s no risk of it coming into contact with water or chemicals. If your rifle is stored on end, make sure it’s standing on the butt end, rather than on the muzzle.
ProShot Deluxe Airgun Cleaning Kit
An alternative way of sourcing all the tools and products that you need for looking after your gun is by purchasing an all-inclusive cleaning kit, like the ProShot Deluxe Airgun Cleaning Kit, which contains everything you need to maintain your gun in tip-top condition.
Hanging on the Telephone
If you’re in any doubt about how to look after your air rifle, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01263 731 585. Our experts will be happy to help.
On the weekend of 11th and 12th May, this hugely popular retail show will be opening its doors for the fourth year running, and this time it will be bigger than ever. The Northern Shooting Show, which takes place at the Yorkshire Events Centre in Harrogate, is one of the most important events in the UK shooting calendar. Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers from all over the world will be showcasing their products at this famous venue – and here’s some more good news: there’s lots of free on-site parking!
The Pellpax team is busy preparing for the show. We’ll have loads of great products on sale, including the Walther PPK/s – a blowback pistol with a full-metal frame and 15-round magazine – and the Glock 17 Dual Ammo – another blowback pistol that simulates the realistic recoil of the live-firing version. We’ll also be bringing along the popular Umarex 850 Air Magnum XT Kit – a CO2 air rifle, which comes complete with the Walther 3-9 x 40 scope, with mounts; a bipod, mounted on a metal weaver rail; and a sound moderator.
Umarex 850 Air Magnum XT Kit
We’re really looking forward to meeting some of our customers, so if you’re at the show, please do come and say hello!
There’s a brand of pellets that’s really making headway in the popularity stakes. It’s a brand that’s gaining a reputation for consistent accuracy and form – a brand that’s affordable and has something for everyone – including airsofters. The brand is ProShot.
Take, for example, the ProShot Precision Tracer BB – a 6mm 0.25g BB pellet that glows in the dark, a pellet designed to give you the greatest accuracy and power. Or the ProShot 6mm 0.20g BB, which is ideal for airsoft pistols, such as the ASG M92F Gas-powered pistol. These pellets are becoming more and more in demand in the world of airsoft.
Here are a few words about the ProShot brand from our very own Jett Pease, of the Ragna Elites Airsoft Team.
ProShot Airsoft Pellets: Review
ProShot is manufactured to exacting standards in safe working environments, and each ProShot product is the result of expert design, high-quality materials, and top-performing machinery. Having passed through rigorous testing processes and long periods of development, ProShot products are guaranteed to be of the highest standard and unbeatable value.
ProShot is a great product. I tested the 0.25g biodegradable BBs. The label reads “Grade A Polished Surface, High Accuracy and Power & the Perfect Sphere Technology”. This is not an understatement. Performance of these BBs is great for everyone – from the beginner to the advanced players out there.
I wouldn’t recommend this for you snipers out there, as the weight isn’t good enough for your 450-500 fps sniper rifles.
Diameter is 5.95 ± 0.01mm, and out of the 50 BBs I measured, all were consistent in size and had no air bubbles inside, which adds to the quality that the brand advertises.
If you’re looking for a great all-rounder, then look no further than ProShot Precision Airsoft ammo.
You can check out the range of ammo for skirmishers and airsoft needs in the Airsoft section at www.pellpax.co.uk/ProShot. If you’d like to know more, feel free to contact them via Chat, email them on [email protected], or just give them a call on 01263 731 585 to speak to one of their experts.
There’s nothing quite like a delicious, old-fashioned rabbit stew. Just think about tasty root vegetables simmering in a rich gravy with fresh rabbit meat that’s been marinated in sweet cider and seasoned with black pepper and thyme …
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. First of all, we need to catch some rabbits.
The rabbit, formerly known as the coney
European Rabbit in field
The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) first came to Britain with the Romans, and, just like the Romans, this highly sexed little mammal has made a great impact on our culture. Over the last 2,000 years, there have been hundreds of children’s stories starring high-profile characters such as Peter Rabbit, Little Grey Rabbit, Roger Rabbit, and Bugs Bunny; and hundreds of children have enjoyed owning a rabbit (or bunny) as a pet. In wartime, hundreds of men have clutched a rabbit’s foot (for luck) as they died in battle; and hundreds of country people have feasted on delicious rabbit meat.
A female rabbit gives birth to approximately five kittens at a time, and she’ll produce as many as five litters a year; the gestation period is just 30 days. Rabbits live in complex systems of purpose-built burrows, called warrens, which provide first-class shelter from the weather and from predators. So, with secure housing and a tendency to breed like … well, you know … this evolutionary champion exists in abundance, chomping its way through crops as fast as farmers can plant them.
Rabbits are pests all year long. There are always too many rabbits around, which is a great nuisance to farmers, but a gift to pest controllers and recreational shooters.
Now, rabbit fur is a pretty poor source of insulation, and so these creatures don’t take kindly to cold or wet weather. In extreme conditions, rabbits hide away in their burrows, and you’ll be hard-pressed to spot any at all. However, if you’re out with your gun at a time when bad weather is moving in, rabbits will, in all likelihood, be scurrying about, frantically searching for food and shelter before holing up for the duration of the cold, wet weather.
Be vewy vewy quiet. I’m hunting wabbits!
There are so many superb air rifles on the market, and they all have their plus points. But which of these rifles would you choose to take out hunting?
That’s a loaded question. So, with our sights set on .22 calibre break-barrel rifles (which we recommend for novice shooters), we’ve taken a shot at selecting the three best ones for rabbit shooting, along with some choice pellets.
Here they are, then, in no particular order:
Storm X Deluxe Kit
Shooting rabbits with a Norica Storm X
This is Pellpax’s ultimate pest dispatch rifle kit. The Storm X, from Norica, is a powerful air rifle with a muzzle energy of between 11 and 12ft/lb, designed for the dispatch of all small pests, including squirrels, rats, pigeons, and rabbits. This gun’s high power and pin-point accuracy ensure a humane, one-shot kill.
The Storm’s stock, which is made from stained, vaporised beech wood, features ornately textured grips to ensure a secure hold. The adjustable trigger has an automatic safety, and the ventilated butt plate minimises recoil, preventing damage to your shoulder. This beautiful rifle has a barrel length of .454m, a total length of 1.190m, and it weighs 3.2kg.
Rabbits are at their most active at dawn and dusk, and for these low light conditions, you’ll need a good-quality scope with a large lens, which will let in enough light for better contrast and improved vision. So, as well as a super Norica break-barrel rifle, the Storm X Deluxe Kit includes a 3-9×50 scope and scope mounts. The huge zoom range is ideal for hunting rabbits and other pests from a long distance, although we recommend that you shoot from no more than 40m from your target.
The Pellpax Storm X Deluxe Kit includes a .22 calibre air rifle, 3-9×50 scope with scope mounts, a screw-on silencer, padded gun bag, clip-on bipod, and a tin of hunting pellets. It’s a great buy at just £229.99, only from Pellpax.
Walther Classus
With its Lothar Walther barrel and Minelli stock, the ambidextrous Classus really is a smooth operator. Elegant checkering on the forestock and pistol grip ensures a secure grip, and the rubber butt plate absorbs a good deal of the recoil.
The Classus has the same cocking rod as the Walther LGV, as well as the adjustable Walther XT trigger. The action uses a smooth and consistent spring-and-piston system that’s been tuned for low recoil and accurate power levels. The Walther Classus – which is 1.07m long, weighs 3.1kg, and has a muzzle energy of 11.5ft/lb – is available from Pellpax at £369.99.
Now, what about pellets? To complement the Walther Classus, we recommend the 18-grain ProShot Precision Perdere, a hollow-point pellet ideal for hunting and pest control. Upon impact with the target, the hollow-pointed nose drives air back into the centre of the pellet, causing rapid expansion of the pellet, which increases the size of the wound channel. This ensures a quick, clean kill.
Great for all shooting disciplines, from pest and vermin control to target shooting and plinking, the Black Ops Tactical Sniper packs a mean punch. With a sturdy, tactical frame and a massive 11.7ft/lb muzzle energy, this great-looking break-barrel airgun comes with a folding bipod and 4×32 scope included in the price. The fully adjustable stock means you can tailor it to suit you for the perfect shot every time.
Another nice feature of the Black Ops is the storage facility concealed in the fake magazine, where you can store pellets. At 1.11m long, with a barrel length of 0.45m, and weighing 4kg, this rifle has an awesome price tag of £171.99.
And pellets? Well, how about the ProShot Precision Magnum, a 17-grain domed pellet with a bit more point than the average dome! This best-of-both-worlds pellet is an all-round performer, suitable for any kind of shooting, and you can pick up a tin of 300 for just £8.99.
… Or there’s the Gamekeeper Long Range Special, a high-quality domed pellet that ensures consistency and accuracy for those long-range shots. These pellets are fantastic value at £8.99 for a tin of 500.
For more information about any of the products featured on the Pellpax website, give us a call on 01263 731 585 to talk to a member of the sales team or to one of our gunsmiths.
And one more thing: If you’d like to send us your rabbit recipes, with a photo, we’d love to share them via social media with Pellpax customers all over the UK! Just drop us an email at [email protected].
Pellpax is a company led by a strong ethos of giving something back to the community. Over the last few years, Pellpax has given financial support to shooting clubs, charitable organisations, and talented individuals who are striving for excellence in their chosen discipline. This is just one way in which Pellpax is helping to nurture the future of British shooting sports.
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Jett Pease to our sponsorship family. Jett, who lives with his wife and two daughters in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is an enthusiastic and experienced airsoft player, and will be reviewing many of the airsoft products featured on the Pellpax website. So, before we find out how some of the best airsoft guns on the market fare in Jett’s capable hands, let’s get to know a bit about the man himself.
Jett grew up in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and this is where he was introduced to the game of airsoft. Jett’s first skirmishes, however, didn’t take place in woodland or wasteland or deserted buildings … they were played out in the family home!
Robert Pease and his three sons, Alan, Jett, and Sean, would regularly enjoy skirmishes around the house, dressed in combat gear, and toting imitation firearms. But as the boys grew, they needed their sport to be more elaborate, with wider spaces, more people, better opportunity to plan and execute complex missions. And so the Pease family joined Hockley Airsoft Arena.
Hockley Airsoft Arena also has an indoor range, and this is where Jett’s younger brother, Sean, enjoys shooting.
“Sean has a learning disability,” Jett explained, “and he’s uncomfortable around unfamiliar people. Sean likes to shoot at the range, where there’s no pressure on him to communicate with strangers.”
In recent times, Jett’s older brother, Alan, hasn’t had a lot of opportunity for airsoft.
“Our mum has a physical disability, and Alan’s her primary carer. He’s still really into the sport, though. He particularly enjoys playing Action RPGs, and also games like Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.”
A family affair
United by their love of airsoft and by strong family ties, Jett, Robert, Alan, and Sean are proud to be the only members of their own airsoft team, Ragna Elites, which is represented, in the main, by Jett.
“When I play airsoft games, I play with integrity and professionalism all the time. It’s a game, yeah, but it’s competitive, and I play like I’m in a real firefight with the enemy.”
Jett looks on airsoft more as a sport than just a fun pastime. Focused on improving his skills and widening his experience, Jett has set his sights on specialised training at the ESA (European Security Academy) in Książ Wielkopolski, a town in Śrem County, Poland.
Jett described the type of training he’d be doing at the ESA.
“I’d like to do the Combined Firearms course, which covers topics like ‘fundamentals of shooting’, ‘weapon maintenance’, and ‘firearms design and mechanics’. You also get taught skills such as ‘speed emergency re-load’, ‘tactical shooting principles’, ‘safety rules’, and ‘shooting with use of cover’.”
Another course that Jett hopes to do at the ESA is Close Quarter Battle, designed for the more experienced shooter. And then there’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care:
“This course teaches you to deal with casualties in an environment where professional emergency care is scarce, and medical equipment is limited.”
Airsoft Weapons of Choice
Although Jett still enjoys the occasional game of airsoft at Hockley, his local game site is now Dirty Dog Airsoft at Shildon, County Durham. His weapons are mainly Colt firearms (such as the KWC 1911 CO2) and Glock sidearms (for example, the KWC G17C CO2) as backups.
Jett is also a gold member of UKAPU (UK Airsoft Players Union), the not-for-profit, voluntary association for airsoft players who want to protect the future of airsoft.
The UKAPU website says, “By becoming part of this united and official organisation, players can engage in discussion with the government, the press, and others, when airsoft skirmishing comes under threat.”
In the months to come, we’ll be following the progress of Jett Pease as he moves on in the world of airsoft, and Jett will be testing and reviewing some of the airsoft equipment that we sell, here at Pellpax.
You can check out our range of products for skirmishers and airsoft teams in our Airsoft section. If you’d like to know more, feel free to contact us via Chat, email us on [email protected], or just give us a call on 01263 731 585 to speak to one of our experts.
At the 2019 British Shooting Show, in February, Pellpax talked to Daystate’s Tony Belas about the Patagonia, an eye-catching and innovative new semi-bullpup PCP air rifle from Daystate’s sister company, Brocock.
The gun – available to buy at the end of April – is based on an adaptation of one of its predecessors, the Bantam Sniper HR.
Claudio Flores
The backstory of the Brocock Patagonia begins in October 2018, where airgun shooters from all over the world gathered in Mesa, Arizona, to compete in one of the toughest and most prestigious international shooting events.
The Extreme Benchrest Championships – an annual four-day competition with high-value prizes up for grabs – is notorious for attracting the world’s highest-performing shooters and for showcasing the industry’s very best airguns.
Of the top 30 Pro-Class finalists, 12 were shooting a Daystate Red Wolf, and 15 used an FX Impact or Crown. As an interesting aside, Fredrik Alexsson, who, in 1999, founded the Swedish airgun manufacturer FX Airguns, took third place with his FX Impact. Justin Welsh, in second place, also shot an FX Impact.
The overall winner of the event was Claudio Flores, a 35-year-old Chilean, whose living is made through hunting in the mountainous and desert landscape of Patagonia.
Patagonia is an area in South America of approximately 1,043,000 km2, which covers a large portion of Argentina and Chile, including the southern end of the Andes mountain range, where temperatures can plummet to as low as -15°C. Via his YouTube channel, Chile Patagonia Airguns, Claudio and his 13-year-old son, Dan, offer the shooting world a glimpse of their unusual way of life through stunning photography and Claudio’s expert airgun reviews.
“Claudio did really well at the 2017 Extreme Benchrest,” Tony told us. “He came to the attention of Daystate and Brocock with his skill and positive attitude, and so he was supported with spares and equipment as he prepared in Patagonia in the months before the EBR match 2018.”
The Brocock Bantam Patagonia
Brocock Patagonia
In certain categories of the competition, Claudio shot a Daystate Red Wolf, but for the Extreme Benchrest Challenge he chose the match-winning Brocock Bantam.
Tony told us, “He’d tuned up the Bantam to 58 ft/lbs, and had adapted a 62 cm Red Wolf polygon barrel in .22. Claudio had also made modifications to the hammer, stroke, and secondary chamber. Brocock looked at his modifications and adapted them for production in the Brocock Patagonia.”
Inspired by this proven winning formula from Claudio Flores, the Bantam Patagonia has certainly moved the benchmark in PCP airgun design.
The Brocock Patagonia, which comes out in April, will be available from Pellpax. Keep an eye on our site, or contact us if you wish to preorder.
The Northern Shooting Show takes place on 11th-12th May, in Harrogate, Yorkshire, at the Yorkshire Event Centre.
Pellpax will be in attendance as exhibitors, bringing a good range of our airguns, optics, blades and more for you to choose from. The NSS is in its fourth year, and continues to grow to become one of the major gatherings for the shooting and gun community in the UK.
The event is a great showcase for all things shooting and related matters, including shotguns, airsoft, airguns, rifles, gundogs, optics, and bushcraft.
Airgun exhibitors include some big name brands, including BSA Guns, MTC Optics, Tracer, Brocock, Daystate, Hawke, Air Arms and Gamo. Shotgun manufacturers in attendance include Benelli, Beretta, Webley & Scott, Remington, Browning. Hatsan, Mossberg, and many more. Rifles makers at the show will include Anschutz, Browning, CZ, Howa, Mauser, Marlin, Remington, Ruger, Sauer & Winchester, with more to be announced.
Airsoft should be well-served, with 5,500 sq metres dedicated to this popular and growing sport. You will be able to try out shooting airsoft guns on the range available at the event for this purpose, with Mark Farrar and the Halo Mill team along with Mike Cripps at Elite shooting & Northern Practical Pistol Club on hand to give you help and advice.
Airsoft exhibitors signed up so far include Ammo Drop, Airsoft Action, Elite Shooting, Redwolf, Fubar Bundy, First & Only, Viper Tactical, ASG, Halo Mill, Landwarrior Airsoft, GI SPortz, MR Military, Nuprol, Military Patrol, Cannae, UKPSA & Tippman sports.
Activities and Events
One of the outdoor ranges at NSS
There will be an outdoor area with a host of activities, including a manufacturers’ ‘Try Before You Buy’ area, Air Arms Speed Shoot (with a prize gun to be won, by shooting against the clock) and a Double Deuce .22 Live Rimfire Range.
There’s also a Clay Shooting Line competition, with 15,000 cartridges provided by Eley, and one of the longest Claylines in Europe at over 550 metres. Eley Hawke will offer people the chance to try out their range of cartridges, and buy from them.
There’s the Northern 50 Bird Sporting Championship, which you can enter as many times as you like. It takes place at the Hazelbank Shooting Ground and will be hosted by Clayshooting Magazine, with the winner to get a Browning 525 Sporter, worth £1,195, as the top prize.
There will be a HTF Masterclass, with Brocock and Daystate on hand, and you will be able to get your hands on with these highly accurate airguns, and shown shooting techniques. It’s a great way to learn more about HFT shooting, whether you’re a beginner or intermediate shooter.
The surrounding Yorkshire region has a proud heritage of field sports and shooting, and to reflect this there will be a Gamekeeping & Gundog Hall with representatives from the National Gamekeepers Association, National Organisation of Beaters & Pickers Up, Scottish Association of Country Sports and The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust, as well as other exhibitors from these disciplines.
A regional heat of the BASC Chudleys Gundog Scurry League will also be held here, and you can bring your gundog to enter (check the official site NSS for further details). Simon Jewitt of Stoneycairn Gundogs will be doing gundog training and demonstrations.
There will be an outdoor bushcraft area, with a range of activities which are great for everyone including children, and include a Friction Fire Lighting demo, Emergency Fire Lighting Techniques, info on how to Game Prep In The Field, Cordage Making and Safe Knife Use and Carving.
Tickets for the event start from £12 for one day early bird tickets, and £24 for the weekend. Children under 15 can go for free. The event opening times are 8:30am – 4:30pm on both days.
The Northern Shooting Show takes at Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ on 11th-12th May. You can purchase tickets from the official site at https://www.northernshootingshow.co.uk
2th May: 24,000 visitors flock to the beautiful town of Harrogate for the famous Northern Shooting Show. Around 300 exhibitors – manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, publishers, caterers, and trade organisations – gather together at the Yorkshire Event Centre for one of the most prestigious events in the UK shooting calendar. And the sun is shining.
The Northern Shooting Show takes place on 11th-12th May, in Harrogate, Yorkshire, at the Yorkshire Event Centre.