When clay shooting - when is a ‘no bird’ a ‘no bird?’ How does this rule apply if I’ve already broken the first of a pair on report? Read more
Attaching a sound moderator to your rifle reduces muzzle flash and recoil as well as noise. Read more
Clay pigeon shooting: What do you consider to be the main differences between clay shooting and game shooting? Can you tackle both types of target in a similar fashion, and if not, why? Read more
Gundog training: Yesterday I fired at a wigeon which appeared to carry on as normal over the marsh. As night fell and I started to pack up, my gundog suddenly disappeared in the direction of the duck. Imagine my surprise when, 15 minutes later, she came back with a wing-tipped cock wigeon. How on earth did she know? Read more
I recently read about shotgun engraving and the pattern of 'acanthus leaves'. What is an acanthus, and what has it to do with shooting? Read more
The sound a shotgun's ribs make is most important on shotguns where they seal the gap between the barrels against water. Read more
Clay pigeon shooting: I'm struggling with high, driven targets. I pick up the clay nicely enough but as I follow through, the muzzles obscure my view of the bird and I end up missing. Read more
When clay pigeon shooting I have a tendency to over lead everything - and despite being aware of the problem I find it hard to cut back because part of me thinks I will then miss behind. Am I seeing lead differently to other people? Read more
You can own the best rifle and mount the latest scope but if you fail to tighten the stock screws or scope mounts correctly you may not achieve your rifle’s best potential. Read more
The police have confiscated my guns after my estranged wife told them I had threatened her in a phone conversation. I don’t know how this could’ve possibly happened because we only ever communicate with each other via our solicitors. Read more
Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your favourite local gunshop to be included in the 2010 IPC Shooting Industry Awards in this week's issue (on sale 3rd February). Plus, Lewis Potter tests the Zoli Columbus, a new take on a classic over-and-under and Tony Jackson presents reports from across Scotland in the 2010 stag review. For all this and much more - buy your copy today!
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association has increased its members’ i... Read more
Shooting groups have welcomed the NFU’s move to promote roost sho... Read more
