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22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:15 pm
by Mike357
Anybody picked the first issue of this new mag? Any good?
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:19 pm
by Fullbore
They launched it at the Newark show last weekend, was given a free copy, i've had a quick flick through but plan on a more detailed read tonight.
I think they are pitching it at a worldwide audience as quite a big story in it about a top American shooter, I might buy it for a few months to see how it goes, not sure I'm up for a subscription yet.
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:35 am
by John MH
Who's this magazine aimed, pardon the pun, at. Air rifle, airsoft or wannabe 'operator'.
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:56 am
by rox
John MH wrote:Who's this magazine aimed, pardon the pun, at. Air rifle, airsoft or wannabe 'operator'.
Seems to be solely air, not rimfire. Here's the launch press release to retailers:
PRESS RELEASE
Issued by COMAG Specialist
.22 SHOOTER
Publisher: Ebcon Publishing Ltd.
Frequency: Monthly
On Sale:
29 February 2012
Price:
£4.00
A BETTER CALIBRE AIRGUN MAGAZINE
Aimed at the .22 calibre shooter this unique monthly publication will educate, excite and
inform every .22 shooter
Catering for both the novice and expert, whether they shoot indoors or out, at static
targets or live quarry, .22 SHOOTER will have something for everyone.
From buying a suitable weapon and setting up the first target, to clubs and tournaments
to join, .22 SHOOTER will cover all aspects to help airgun enthusiasts enjoy their sport.
Written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, .22 SHOOTER will be the ultimate guide to the
sport for people of all ages and all levels of expertise, whether an Olympic marksman or
novice club shooter
Every issue of .22 SHOOTER will feature the latest news, gear reviews and information
about the sport and the people who participate in it. With guidance on the latest guns
and accessories, the best ammo to buy, as well as forthcoming shows and events -
whatever your shooting requirements, .22 SHOOTER will be right on target!
Retailers are advised to display .22 SHOOTER prominently alongside titles AIRGUN
SHOOTER, Airgun World and Airgunner.
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:58 am
by John MH
Yes, blurp would suggest air rifle owners but photos suggest 'Walt'.
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:35 pm
by Individual
What does everyone else think about their plans to run a 'crossover event' where airsofters will be able to try .22 rimfire? I wonder how they have managed to get permission to let people turn up and just have a go?
They claim on facebook that it is gong to be held (probably) at the Lord Roberts centre.
Could this be true? Does anyone know?
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:41 pm
by Mike357
Individual wrote:What does everyone else think about their plans to run a 'crossover event' where airsofters will be able to try .22 rimfire? I wonder how they have managed to get permission to let people turn up and just have a go?
They claim on facebook that it is gong to be held (probably) at the Lord Roberts centre.
Could this be true? Does anyone know?
Heaven help us all! I would worry that they are too used to pointing guns at each other and firing with nothing more than a little sting from a BB
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:33 pm
by Fullbore
John MH wrote:Who's this magazine aimed, pardon the pun, at. Air rifle, airsoft or wannabe 'operator'.
Its title is .22 Shooter - The magazine for the global rimfire community
Nothing to do with Air rifles in there.
The first issue is having a look at the tactical rifles available, also a small bit about proffesional target shooting, a visit to the Walther factory, review of CZ452-2E bolt action rifle, country shooter, H & K 416D tactical, Geco ammo, safety glasses, club listings etc etc.
The rifle on the front cover is the CMMG mk-4 Evolution
Its not too bad but only like 58 pages for £4 and only drops to £3.75 if you subscribe
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:47 pm
by oscar
It looks harmless enough, and I am on there facebook page I found them because a TP said nice things about them. Some else has echoed sentiments about allowing airsofters shoot 22.
Re: 22 Shooter Magazine
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:57 pm
by Mike357
It has attracted a lot of criticism elsewhere about the "walt" nature of some of the pictures. They posted a video on FB of the Ruger test and there is a guy in the background wearing pants with built in hard knee protection, why?
It has promise but they need to tone it down a bit otherwise it will attract the wrong crowd and attention from elsewhere!