I’ve lost my small tube of grease, which I use when cleaning the gun. Can I use Vaseline, instead?
Advice
Is it worth doing my DSC Level 2?
How much does it cost to do a deer stalking certificate? I want to do my DSC Level 2 – do you think it’s worth it?
WHAT are observed and muzzle velocities?
I am new to shooting and getting very confused about cartridge speeds and terminology like 'muzzle velocity'.
Can you get arrested for letting loose squirrels?
Is it true that you can be prosecuted if you catch a non-native species (like a grey squirrel) in the UK, then let it loose?
Can I use Vaseline when cleaning my gun?
I’ve lost my small tube of grease, which I use when cleaning the gun. Can I use Vaseline, instead?
How should I greet a strange dog?
I was always taught to greet a strange dog by offering it the back of my hand to sniff, but I did this recently and the dog growled at me. Is there a better way?
Harris’s hawk
(Q) The theft of Rufus, the Harris hawk at Wimbledon this year, was widely reported. However, shouldn’t the bird be known as a Harris’s hawk rather than a Harris hawk? D. THORPE By email
I’ve got a gundog that’s developing Queen Anne feet!
Gundog health: Is this a weakness, or will I be able to train and work her in the normal way?
What does “Not For Ball” mean on my William Powell shotgun?
My William Powell shotgun has a strange mark on its barrels which reads “Not For Ball”.
How can I get the correct gunfit with my Browning Cynergy?
I am new to shooting and have just purchased an over-under Browning Cynergy Sporting Black Ice Edition. Can anybody give me an idiot's guide to obtaining the correct gun fit?
Are there any books on training a deer stalking dog?
Deer stalking: I would like to train a dog to find deer in woodland that have run off after the shot.
Can I show ‘good reason’ for my firearms certificate?
I would very much like to branch out into deer stalking but don’t know of any land I can put down under the ‘good reason’ requirement for my firearms certificate.
Do you shoot chandelle targets like an inverted battue?
When clay shooting do you tackle chandelle targets the same way as you would an upside down battue?
How do I NOT mess up my fully trained gundog?
Gundog training: Do I need to follow any procedure when I take delivery next month of a fully trained gundog?
Can I have a 10-bore taken off my shotgun certificate?
I have just bought a 10-bore J. W. Laird hammergun from someone who had held it on his shotgun certificate.
Is this ‘cutaway’ demo shotgun deactivated?
I have been offered a ‘cutaway’ shotgun, which would be a useful demonstration aid to the clients at my clay ground.
Do you use crow bangers when pigeon shooting?
When pigeon shooting, how effective are crow bangers at stopping pigeons landing in other parts of a field?
Are Sika deer tougher to kill than others?
Deer stalking: Friends who have stalked them say that the most difficult deer to cull, and kill, are Sika.
Do you use a Hushpower shotgun for lamping rabbits?
Do you use a Hushpower shotgun when lamping rabbits? Are they effective?
