Before using a thermal imager The human brain learns from birth to process a colourful, bright visual world. Our brains subconsciously assess distance, speed, size and the many other factors…
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Comfortable to hold and handy in the field – the new Zeiss thermal imaging monocular
Look up the dictionary definition of the word ‘ergonomic’ and you’ll see that it means ‘designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment’. Ergonomic is certainly a good…
How to use thermal imagers in different conditions
Thermal imaging in cold weather Starting with atmospheric conditions, the colder the environment is relative to animal body temperature will always reveal more. In the winter months with less sunlight,…
Why thermal imaging has become one of the greatest shooting aids – and the quarry species you should use it for
Lamping was the early form of getting a clearer view on the quarry. But today’s shooters have much more accurate technology literally at their fingertips, in the form of thermal…
20 things to know about the new ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular
Why the ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular is a game changer Excellent optics deliver reliable identification even in darkness Device is easy to use and extremely intuitive Quarry identification is simplified due…
Five places to go clay pigeon shooting in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a county of high downlands combined with wide valleys and offers shooters exciting variety. If you’re after somewhere to shoot clays in the country, here’s a list of…
How to start clayshooting
So you've decided to venture onto a clay ground with a view to taking up the sport. Congratulations. It's a popular pastime for good reason, as you'll discover.
CENS digital Huge Black Friday Offer
From the 25/11/2020 for 7 DAYS ONLY CENS digital is giving you a FREE 5-year warranty which includes servicing when you purchase CENS ProFlex DX1, DX3 or DX5. Do you…
How much is my gun worth?
Getting the price right is essential if you want to sell a gun
Taking a look at ammunition for vermin
Vermin cartridges review: Give game and song birds a chance to survive by shooting the vermin that prey on them.
Chokes for gameshooting and clays – what’s best?
When you're out in the field or the clay ground which chokes for gameshooting and clayshooting will give you the best results?
At what age should you introduce a puppy to gunfire?
The most important thing to remember about when you introduce a puppy to gunfire noise is that you should take it gently and not rush anything. If your gundog puppy…
Air rifle questions we’re often asked
Q: Do I need a licence for an air rifle? If you live in England or Wales and have an air rifle with a muzzle energy level of 12…
A 5-minute guide to the different clayshooting disciplines
New to clayshooting? This is what English Sporting, English Skeet and Trap shooting involve
Common garden plants that are poisonous to gundogs – and what to do if they eat one
When your gundogs are out sniffing and investigating in the garden you could unwittingly be putting their health at risk, by exposing them to poisonous plants
What you need to know about coronavirus and going out into the field in England from 13th May 2020
On Wednesday 13th May coronavirus guidance for shooters in England changed. You can now undertake both live quarry shooting and deer stalking in England, following the usual legal process. (The…
How to create the perfect pheasant release pen
Tips on building the perfect pheasant pen
Can I shoot a muntjac with my air rifle?
What can I use for shooting muntjac? Q: There are loads of muntjac around where I live and I know you can shoot them all year round. My neighbours have…
The different parts of a shotgun
Do you know your hammer from your extractor? Here is a clear explanation of the functions of named parts of a shotgun, namely a side-by-side boxlock with side plates, based…
Italian shotguns
The superb value offered by Italian shotguns If you’re looking to buy a gun then it’s definitely worth considering Italian shotguns. Buy Italian and you will be the proud owner…