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What is fluid steel, and is it stronger than Damascus steel?
The shotgun barrels of some of the older makes are often listed as being either Damascus, or fluid steel. What is fluid steel, and is it stronger than Damascus steel?
Prince of Wales or pistol grip on a shotgun? What’s the difference?
On a shotgun, what's the difference between a standard pistol grip and the much classier sounding Prince of Wales style?
How long should you hang a deer carcass?
When should a disembowled deer carcus be moved into a refrigerator?
Roasted shoulder of venison recipe for Easter
Recipe for roast shoulder of venison Ingredients 1.2 kg shoulder venison 1 bottle good red wine 275 ml game stock 4 tbsp olive oil Mixed peppercorns Juniper berries 6 large baking potatoes 100 grams butter 1…
Three gundog puppy problems
My little gun dog is ignoring me in training.
Six frequently asked questions about gundog puppies
Why won't my puppy concentrate during our gun dog training?
Shooting Awards 2019 Finalists announced
A panel of editors and external judges have carefully considered all the products reviewed and featured in our titles in the calendar year of 2018 to draw up the list…
Black Friday half price subscription deals on your favourite shooting magazines
This Black Friday weekend we have a huge 50% off subscriptions to Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, Shooting Gazette and The Field. Now is the best time to get yourself a bargain!…
Prince Charles shares his favourite pheasant recipe – pheasant crumble pie
‘I got this recipe from someone I know,’ writes HRH The Prince of Wales in this week’s issue of Country Life, which he has guest edited. ‘It is delicious. I…
How to get your shotgun certificate
Find out how to apply for a shotgun licence, plus more information on waiting times, fees and the appeals process
How not to be a stick in the mud
Tyres are something that most of us don’t tend to think too much about until they let us down. Literally. In fact most of us don’t know too much about…
What really is ‘essential’ kit for deer stalking?
Deer stalking: I have attended a Deer Management Qualification where I noticed people coming along with all sorts of 'essential' gadgets. What would you say is really essential for someone…
A 20-step guide to cleaning your stalking rifle properly
How to clean your rifle: You’ve been out with your rifle, had a great day, but it’s come back filthy and soaking.
Beads on shotguns – are they actually useful?
Q: I am relatively new to both clay and gameshooting and am now into my second season. I have seen people using green or red beads on the ends of…
Trigger freeze – or the ‘flinch effect’. Here’s how to cure it
A disconcerting affliction for many shooters
What does the law say about carrying a shotgun in public?
I'm a student living in the centre of Cambridge and quite regularly cycle to shoot on land on the outskirts of the city where I have rights, or to our…
Which clay pigeon shooting discipline is easiest?
A gun club near my home does DTL and Automatic Ball Trap shooting. I’m in the process of buying my first gun and would like to know which of these…
How long will it take you to get your shotgun and firearms certificates?
As in our last report, the City of London offers the shortest waiting times for receiving a new (or renewal of a shotgun certificate). Apply there and you can expect…
How to oil and clean your shotgun
There are a number of accessible working parts on a shotgun that need lubrication.