Writer
Dave Barham
A journalist, photographer and television presenter in the fields of fishing and airguns, Dave is a former editor of Airgun World, where he introduced a dedicated junior section aimed at bringing more young people into the sport, and co-hosted the Airgun World podcast with Terry Doe. He handed the editorship to Mat Manning in 2024 and continues to contribute airgun reviews to ShootingUK, including his test of the AirMaks Arms Krait MKII bullpup PCP, tuned in the UK by Hawke Optics, which he put through its paces in .177 at his club range and on his permission.
11 articles on Gun Mart
Anschütz 9015 HP ONE review: what £4,740 buys the target shooter
Dave Barham gets his hands on the most expensive and most adjustable air rifle he has ever tested, the £4,740 Anschütz 9015 HP ONE Field Target, and finds it will only ever shoot as well as the person behind it.
Ekol ES1911 and ESP92B review: two CO2 replica pistols tested
QYS .22 Domed pellets: two new heavyweight .22s tested
BRK Brocock Ghost SE Review: A Competition-Ready PCP Rifle
Dave Barham reveals how the Ghost SE blends performance and adjustability to become a top choice for serious airgunners.
BSA Ultra CLX Walnut Review: A Lightweight Hunting Hero
With its compact build, classy walnut stock, and stellar accuracy, the Ultra CLX impresses Dave Barham in the field and on the range.
HikMicro Alpex 4K Lite Review: The Ultimate Airgunner’s Dream Scope?
Dave Barham tests the new HikMicro Alpex 4K Lite and discovers just how far digital optics have come
AirMaks Krait Pro Review: A Deep Dive into the Adjustable Bullpup
Dave Barham takes aim with the new Krait Pro, a bullpup brimming with adjustability, style, and serious shooting pedigree.
SKOUT EVO – MEET THE EVO
Equally adept with slugs or pellets, the highly adjustable Skout EVO offers exceptional precision for competition or field use, as Dave Barham discovers
Daystate Blackwolf Review: The Ultimate Modular Air Rifle?
Dave Barham Explores A Detailed Look at Daystate’s Blackwolf Mechanical Platform
BRK PATHFINDER XR O.D GREEN
Dave Barham explores the compact brilliance of the BRK Pathfinder XR O.D Green
Skout Epoch
We look at the Skout Epoch, an airgun manufactured to a quality that is rarely seen in the world of airguns. Written by Dave Barham