What’s the ideal weight of trigger pull on a shotgun? I’ve also been told that the weight of pull is slightly different between those on a double-triggered gun. Why should…
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Why are accurate-shooting rifles said to have fully floating barrels?
Why are accurate-shooting rifles frequently advertised as having fully floating barrels, and what is a fully floating barrel anyway?
I often see young deer with spots when deer stalking?
Deer stalking: Why do fawns have spots when the young of other animals don’t seem to need them?
Could you tell me about .177 BSA Merlin air rifles?
Air rifles: I have a .177 BSA Merlin underlever air rifle No. KA1564. I would like to know its age and something of its background. It is in good working…
Is there a law coming in banning the carrying of knives?
Deer stalking: I have been told that a new law is soon to come in force banning the carrying of knives. Is this true, and are there any ways of…
Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire semi-auto?
.22LR rimfire semi-auto: Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire repeater? I have a .22LR bolt-action rifle but would like to acquire a semi-auto for pest…
Will professional gun fitting help my shooting?
I would like to have the stock on my new Beretta Silver Pigeon professionally fitted because I don’t feel as though I am shooting as well with it as I…
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels?
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels? I’ve been told I cant my gun when clay shooting driven birds, and that’s the reason I tend to miss…
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance?
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance? I've heard the term used quite often when people are reviewing shotguns.
For game shooting, what is the going rate for sporting rights?
Game shooting: What is the going rate for sporting rights, and is the charge usually given per acre? We have been offered the lease of a farm, but it seems…
I there a full-size rifle powered by CO2 for general shooting?
Umarex Air Magnum: A friend of mine recently purchased an air rifle that is powered by carbon dioxide sparklet bulbs like you would find in a soda siphon.
Can you still buy Rangoon oil? It used to be great!
Can you still buy Rangoon oil? I remember it had such a lovely smell to it but I suppose like most old things it has now been superseded by much…
I’ve begun deer stalking with a Remington 700 .243 calibre rifle.
Deer stalking: I have recently started stalking roe in West Sussex, using a Remington 700 .243 calibre rifle.
Why do re-sleeved antique shotguns command a lower price?
Antique shotguns: I can’t understand why a top quality gun fitted with sleeved barrels by the original maker should command a lower price than one given a complete new barrel…
Pigeon shooting cartridges review
Pigeon shooting cartridges review: Charles of Just Cartridges zooms in on three new woodpigeon loads that deliver both great knock down power, and terrific value for money.
Help! Do you know anything about Spanish shotguns?
Spanish shotguns: A few years ago I purchased a Spanish 20-bore from a reputable dealer who did not know which gunmaker had manufactured it.
What’s holding me back when clay pigeon shooting?
When clay pigeon shooting I average just over 90% at English Skeet and Down-the-Line but struggle at Sporting.
Is my BSA .303 rifle an ex-military conversion?
Is my BSA .303 rifle an ex-military conversion? I am writing from the US, and I have a sporting rifle in.303 British calibre. It appears to be a military rifle…
Gun reviews: Secondhand Remington 105 CTi semi-auto
Gun reviews: Secondhand Remington 105 CTi semi-auto: Mike looks at an innovative gun that appeared to have a bright future - but failed to impress the shooter.
Are spare parts still available for my BSA Standard air rifle?
I own an old BSA Standard air rifle in .22 calibre which has been in fairly regular use since the 1950s. I need to fit new springs and washers and…