Shooting Advice

What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels?

What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels? I’ve been told I cant my gun when clay pigeon shooting driven birds, and that’s the reason I tend to miss them. Read more

I have been invited wild boar shooting in Germany!

I have been invited wild boar shooting in Germany, and have been asked for my liability insurance. What exactly do I need to provide? Read more

When pigeon shooting, how do you stop them getting fly blown?

Pigeon shooting: How do you stop pigeons getting fly blown? I’ve tried putting dead birds under wet sacks but flies still get to them. Any tips? Read more

What is meant by a shotgun's headspace clearance?

What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance? I've heard the term used quite often when people are reviewing shotguns. Read more

How much are air rifle scopes if I get one fitted?

Air rifle scopes: I have an old Original Mod 35 air rifle and I would like to fit a scope to it. It already has a rail fitted, and I am wondering what is the best type of scope to fit, and how much can I expect to pay? Read more

For game shooting, what is the going rate for sporting rights?

Game shooting: What is the going rate for sporting rights, and is the charge usually given per acre? We have been offered the lease of a farm, but it seems to me to be a little high. Read more

I there a full-size rifle powered by CO2 for general shooting?

Umarex Air Magnum: A friend of mine recently purchased an air rifle that is powered by carbon dioxide sparklet bulbs like you would find in a soda siphon. Read more

I've begun deer stalking with a Remington 700 .243 calibre rifle.

Deer stalking: I have recently started stalking roe in West Sussex, using a Remington 700 .243 calibre rifle. Read more

HOW TO SQUEAK A FOX!

HOW TO SQUEAK A FOX: Here the Nataional Gamekeepers Organisation tell you how to call in a fox. Read more

Why do re-sleeved antique shotguns command a lower price?

Antique shotguns: I can’t understand why a top quality gun fitted with sleeved barrels by the original maker should command a lower price than one given a complete new barrel set by the same craftsman. Read more