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What seat is good for a pigeon hide?
Can you recommend a suitable seat for using in a pigeon hide? I've just had an operation for haemorrhoids - caused, the doctor says - by sitting too often on damp ground! Read more
Are .22s dangerous at a mile's range?
It is said that a .22 rimfire bullet is dangerous at one mile. Surely this is a bit of an exaggeration for such a tiny cartridge? Read more
Did mini-clays get through my shot pattern?
I've never shot mini-clays before and they were fun to shoot, but I ended up missing them all - and I haven't got a clue why. Could they have been getting through the pattern? My gun is choke improved cylinder and 1/4. Read more
Can I domesticate a wild ferret?
I caught a feral ferret last Saturday and it's as wild as a hawk. Have I got any chance of domesticating it again? I've also been given a set of hemp purse nets but a lot of rabbits seem to be escaping from them - should they be bigger? Read more
Should I feed my gun dog more protein during the season?
If so, by how much? Last season I was shooting or beating once a week with two English Springers and often wondered if extra protein would've helped them? Read more
What advice can you give about Fenn traps?
We have taken on a small shoot and want to make the most of the wild birds still left. The four of us have kept on top of foxes and rats but now need to target our stoats and weasels. Read more
Can I kill birds cleanly at over 40 yards?
I am not very good at estimating ranges. Even though my pal laughs at me I always put a marker stick 40 yards from the hide to give me some idea of where the pigeons are. Can I kill birds cleanly farther out than this? Read more
Why is my springer puppy failing to return?
My springer puppy is failing to return when being called while the long-lead is off. Can you give me some training advice? Read more
What shot size for rabbits?
In your opinion, which is the best shot size for killing rabbits cleanly? I use one ounce Trap 7.1/2s but two 'keeper friends say I should be using 5s because they hit harder. Read more
How important is it to have a gun fitted properly?
I've been shooting for 12 years with the same Miroku. It seems comfortable to shoot with but my Sporting averages have stayed around 65%. Would they improve if I had it fitted properly? Read more
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