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Advice
What’s the point of a two-stage trigger on a rifle?
I am about to buy my first rifle, for fox control, and one point puzzles me.
A lincoln Shotgun
A: The Lincoln range of shotguns was made in Italy for the Lincolnshire firm of David Nickerson (Tathwell) Ltd. They are robust, well-made and offer good value for money. They were available in several models, including the Jubilee, Jubilee Prestige, Lightweight, Premier and No2. They are now distributed by John…
Can you find good homes for gun dog pups?
Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.
Can I use small-bores and fast cartridges for skeet?
Is there a maximum or minimum shotgun bore-size I can use for shooting Skeet? Also, is it better to use a fast cartridge – one with a higher velocity?
What’s the required paperwork for shooting in the UK?
I have a Dutch gun licence and insurance. I've obtained the shooting rights to a few farms in England. Can you inform me about the required paperwork?
Upgrade your reloading die for greater efficiency
Reloading can maximise the accuracy of your rifle and save you money.
Is my 10 year-old Labrador getting canine dementia?
My ten year-old Labrador is displaying some curious behaviour, he seems to be getting lost in the house and garden, and sometimes fails to respond to his name and commands.
Is there a neat way to breast the pigeons I shoot?
I always cut the breasts off the few pigeons I shoot but it’s a bit of a messy process with feathers going everywhere. Is there a better way of doing it?
Sometimes on a shoot my gundog can’t find game!
Why does scent strength vary so much? One day my Labrador can find game easily then on another, he struggles. It can be really annoying when Guns start saying the dogs are useless.
Are gundogs still affordable?
With the high price of dog food and expensive veterinary bills to pay, the cost of maintaining a gundog could become prohibitive, warns Heidi Sands
Correct lubrication for rifle bolts and scopes
The operation of a rifle-bolt, and the frequent attachment and removal of scopes, will subject some areas of a rifle to wear and tear.
For deer stalking, are stainless steel barrels best?
When deer stalking, what are the advantages of a stainless steel barrel over one that's blued? I would have thought a bright, shiny stainless version would flash or glint in bright sunlight?
I would like to set up as a firearms dealer!
I would like to set up as a firearms dealer; can you tell me about the legal duties involved?
How to use neck sizing bushings for rifle reloads
How to use neck sizing bushings to achieve optimum rifle reloads.
Are No.8s the smallest you can use for clay shooting?
When clay shooting, is there any use for Skeet cartridges in English Sporting or is shot size 8 the smallest you can comfortably get away with as an all-round option?
What sort of bullet should I use Sika deer stalking?
I’ve never stalked Sika deer before but I’m told they have a lot tougher skin than other deer, therefore they’re harder to kill.
Can I have legal advice over my .410 barrel split?
After firing my .410 shotgun a few times, with cartridges supplied by the dealer, the barrel split.
Can I have legal advice over my .410 barrel split?
After firing my .410 shotgun a few times, with cartridges supplied by the dealer, the barrel split.
How to reduce friction on rifle case necks
When resizing your rifle cases for the purposes of reloading, the expander ball in the resizing die can cause problems if not suitably lubricated.