Royal Mail says it will update its policies regarding the carriage of firearms and ammunition “to more effectively reflect relevant legislation”.
<strong>All involved in shooting should be on the lookout for signs of infected trees</strong>
<strong>Poor egg production and reduced hatchability typified a wet rearing season</strong>
Steel shot: Home loading: Despite earlier bad experiences with non-toxic loads, rising cartridge prices make Richard Brigham take another look at ‘roll your own’ steel shells.
Rabbiting: How do I teach my dog to ‘mark’ a rabbit burrow? Is it a difficult process?
Gun reviews: William Powell Marquis shotgun: This 20-bore side-by-side sidelock ejector shoots splendidly, thanks to good design coupled with gun making that’s sound in all departments.
<strong>Tomorrow's election could affect rural issues</strong>
Gun reviews: Krieghoff K80 Sporter shotgun: This Krieghoff K80 Sporter shotgun is an excellent, and typical, example of German engineering.
Gun reviews: Browning B525 Game shotgun: Take a look at the Browning B525 - a shotgun that's been refined and redesigned. Was the wait worth it?
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