Shooting Advice

Is it easier to shoot Springing teal clays on the way up?

Is it easier to shoot Springing teal clays on the way up, or as they come down? I can never seem to make my mind up as to which way to approach them. Read more

Help! Do you know anything about Spanish shotguns?

Spanish shotguns: A few years ago I purchased a Spanish 20-bore from a reputable dealer who did not know which gunmaker had manufactured it. Read more

What's holding me back when clay pigeon shooting?

When clay pigeon shooting I average just over 90% at English Skeet and Down-the-Line but struggle at Sporting. Read more

I had been looking forward to rabbit shooting this season!

I had been looking forward to a spot of rabbit shooting this season, but my shoot is devoid of any rabbits where before there were many. I haven’t seen any sign of rabbits suffering from myxomatosis, so what else may have caused this disappearance? Read more

Is my BSA .303 rifle an ex-military conversion?

Is my BSA .303 rifle an ex-military conversion? I am writing from the US, and I have a sporting rifle in.303 British calibre. It appears to be a military rifle which has been altered to a conventional sporting rifle. Read more

Are spare parts still available for my BSA Standard air rifle?

I own an old BSA Standard air rifle in .22 calibre which has been in fairly regular use since the 1950s. I need to fit new springs and washers and I was thinking of fitting a telescopic sight because I find it not to be as accurate as it once was. Read more

If I shorten a rifle barrel, will it affect accuracy?

Shorten a rifle barrel: I have a CZ BRN .17 HMR rifle and would like to change the moderator for one that does not shroud the barrel but would increase the overall length by 3in. If I had the existing barrel shortened by that amount, would it affect accuracy? Read more

Are static decoys good when pigeon shooting patchy rape?

Pigeon shooting: What’s the best way of decoying pigeons coming to small bare patches in standing rape – do I use a rotary machine and, if so, should I place it away from the area where birds are trying to drop in? Read more

I can't find any information about Chapuis shotguns?

Chapuis shotguns: I have recently acquired a Chapuis shotgun, an over-under 12-bore with sideplates. However, I am experiencing difficulty finding any information about the model, the year of manufacture and the value of this gun. The only mark is a serial number 10055. Read more

What's the best way of dealing with walkers when stalking?

Dealing with walkers?: While I was out stalking recently, I was accosted by a walker who let fly a torrent of abuse and accusations. This person accused me of "murdering beautiful creatures, ruining the countryside and posing a danger to honest walkers". Read more