Purdey side-by-side shotgun review: Here we look at a new pair of Purdey side-by-sides whose provenance is interesting; they were made for Ray Ward Gunsmiths by near neighbour, James Purdey.
Shooting UK
Consent granted for badger cull licences
Landowners and farmers from two areas in Gloucestershire and Somerset are now able to apply for licences to cull badgers as part of the Government’s efforts to tackle the impact…
Bill to ban under-14s from shotgun licences thrown out
Proposed bill to ban under-14s from holding shotgun certificates is thrown out after shooting organisation lobbying.
Olympic shooting venue completion on target
Construction in south-east London of the shooting venue for this summer’s Olympics is almost complete.
Police investigated over Durham shootings
Durham police are facing further questions after admitting that officers were called to Peterlee gunman Michael Atherton’s home four times between 2002 and 2004 to handle incidents of domestic violence.
Shooting community support after large gun theft
Shooting community offers support after 14 shotguns and eight Weihrauch air rifles are taken in theft from dealership.
Under-14s with shotgun certificates no risk to public
New Freedom of Information Act (FOI) figures obtained by the Countryside Alliance show that young people with shotgun certificates pose absolutely no risk to the wider public.
Shotgun pairs gun review
A pair of shotguns could be a great addition to your gun cabinet, so take a look at these options!
Shooting store completes luxury offering
Ray Ward, purveyor of shotguns, rifles and shooting accessories, is delighted to announce the arrival of top-of-the range binoculars and rangefinders from Leica, now in-store.
Fans dislike chef’s game shooting photo
Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen has been criticised by some of her 11,000 Facebook fans for a game shooting photo.
Yildiz Professional shotgun review
Yildiz Professional shotgun: Though semi-automatics may not be the first choice for many shooters this Turkish 20-bore gives a respectable performance.
Fausti 28-bore side-by-side shotgun review
Fausti 28-bore side-by-side shotgun review: Part of the Fausti Boutique custom-built range, this featherweight shotgun with a set of .410 barrels, is an excellent, light 28-bore.
Coronation Street star backs shooting organisation
Former Coronation Street star, Charlie Lawson, has given his support to the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and called on people who shoot to join the organisation.
Benelli Super Vinci magnum shotgun review
Benelli Super Vinci shotgun: Traditionalists may baulk at its futuristic appearance, but the visually striking Benelli Super Vinci 3.1/2in magnum shotgun is a particularly practical firearm.
Can you now get hip replacements for dogs?
My friend, who winds me up too often, tells me you can now get hip replacements for dogs? What’s next? Botox?
Media twists school trip to the foreshore
A Daily Mail article spins the story of an educational school trip into one of a schoolchild traumatised by duck shooting.
Gamekeeper
The true importance of good brood cover needs to be better understood by all
Second-hand Miroku MK70 shotgun review
Around 50 years ago, so rumour has it, Miroku of Japan were building such good guns based on Browning-type actions that Browning turned to them to build their mass-market guns.
London 2012 Olympic Shooting Shortlist
British Shooting is pleased to announce the shortlist for London 2012 as it stands in November 2011.
How high a high seat do you prefer and why?
I'm looking at building a high seat on my land for deer stalking, but am unsure what kind of height would be optimal?