Lewis Potter tests pattern sizes and shot counts of different bores to establish their comparative effectiveness in the field. The results dispel some myths
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Does the length of shotgun barrels actually matter?
Phil Coley on the benefits of longer barrels
Lamping rats with airguns – what you need to know
After-dark rat shooting in the farmyard
How to practise your gun mount at home
There is no substitute for regular gun mounting practise to achieve a smooth, fluent and efficient mount — bringing the comb up under the gun sight, aligning your shooting eye…
English boxlock shotguns for under £5000
If you are looking for an individual, well balanced side-by-side that is good to shoot, then inexpensive English boxlock shotguns always represent value for money. They represent a great way…
What does shotgun bore actually mean?
Despite modern techniques, the archaic system for setting bore sizes is still in evidence today. Lewis Potter traces the evolution of shotgun measurement
Six store cupboard pheasant recipes
An easy way to put together the classic dish of roast pheasant
Thinking of joining a shooting syndicate? Here’s what you need to know
The most cost-effective way of shooting through the season is to join a syndicate. Robin Scott explains how to seperate the wheat from the chaff
Which deer species offers the most delicious venison?
Which is the most delicious venison? Muntjac We kicked off the tasting with the smallest species. After the first bite Nick and I were both wondering if we’d tried the…
Can I store my guns in the attic?
Q: I am applying for a firearms certificate so that I can acquire a .243 calibre rifle for stalking. I understand that I must obtain a gun cabinet, which I…
Whistles and working dogs – some frequently asked questions
Full-time gundog trainer and A-panel spaniel judge
Does choke matter?
The degree of choke in your gun barrel is the difference between the size of the bore — the barrel diameter — relative to the constriction at the muzzle. For…
English and Welsh Roe Review 2018
English roe had a good year in 2018. After reporting an increased number of heads presented for measuring in 2017 — the best on record — we were prepared for…
How long will it take my gundog bitch to get used to the whelping box?
Step-by-step instructions on how to build a whelping box to make a safe birthing environment for your litter
A proper countryman’s recipe for bullshot
Nick Weston prepares a feisty cocktail to revive your spirits out in the field
Scottish Roe Review 2018 – the CIC tables
More than half a century ago, when Shooting Times started publishing annual reviews, if you stalked a roe north or south of the border that was felt to have made…
Are you eligible for Woodcock Club membership?
It has been a vintage year for the Shooting Times Woodcock Club, with 39 new members — compared with 19 last year — and applications still coming in, which brings…
Shooting Awards winners announced at the British Shooting Show
The winning list The winners were published in the 13th February edition of Shooting Times and attended a special ceremony at the British Shooting Show. …
What to look out for at the British Shooting Show 2019
Thousands of shooting enthusiasts will descend on the NEC in Birmingham for the 2019 British Shooting Show. Shooting Times asked organiser John Allison why the show has proven increasingly popular.…
7 reasons why you should go to the British Shooting Show
1.Because you’re looking for a new or used shotgun Whatever your discipline, whether you’re a gameshooter, a wildfowler or a clayshooter, this is the place to come. You’ll find thousands…