Sporting Gun remembers Mike George
All of us at Sporting Gun magazine were sad to hear of the recent death of Mike George at the age of 77. Mike George was the founding editor of Sporting Gun magazine back in 1976 and had an unparalleled knowledge of guns and field sports. He was a top reviewer and his contributions will be missed by all.
Mike George - a true professional to the end
12 of the best clayshooting cartridges reviewed
Cogswell & Harrison Windsor game gun
20 best shotguns for under £1000
Mike was superb at picking out bargains and excellent value buys. Readers found his words very instructive. With so many different brands and models on the market, finding a gun at the right price is tough. Here we gave Mike George the hard task of listing his top 20 new and used guns for under a grand and he rose to the challenge superbly.
Frantically changing chokes rarely helps matters
Chokes for gameshooting and clays – what’s best
Mike asked readers if they suffered from choke-changingitis and suggested some remedies.
From top: Beretta AL391 Light, ATA Arms Lightweight Field, Bettinsoli Crypto Lite
Three second-hand lightweight 12-bores
A reader who was getting on in years wanted a lightweight 12-bore. Mike George found him a choice of three.
Beretta A400 28-bore semi-auto
Second-hand small-bore shotguns. What to buy?
A reader with a shoulder injury wanted to buy a 28-bore or a .410 and asked Mike George for some tips. Here’s what he said.
The new A5 still has a similar design but the lines are a bit more flowing and modern
The best second-hand semi-autos for under £850
“I wish to buy a semi-auto, mainly for clays but also for a little pigeon shooting. I don’t really want to spend more than £850, and I want one made by one of the major, well-established manufacturers.”
A closer look at a Baikal shotgun
Considering a Baikal shotgun? Mike George explains why the Russian-built shotgun is one of his top ten guns produced during…
How can I restore the shine to my gun?
How to make your wooden gun stock look like new
Beretta SV10 Prevail
Three of the best second-hand clayshooting guns for beginners
Buyer’s brief to Mike George: “I have been shooting clays for the past six months with guns hired from the shooting ground. Most of these have been various versions of Beretta Silver Pigeons,which I do like, though I have no experience of other guns. I have a budget of £1,000 to £1,500, so what do you recommend?”
