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Don't be heavy-handed when cleaning a dirty action, as discolouration is only skin deep
It could damage your gun or the steel shot may have fused with the rust. But whatever you do, don't try to rust-proof ammunition with WD40...
It's a myth that a magnet won't stick to stainless steel
Gamebore's new wool eco wad ranks as the most important development in the world of cartridge loading for the last 50 years, according to Charles Bull of Just Cartridges says
Mike explains how we test cartridges and why we stopped explaining the hardness of a shot as a percentage
My gun has developed two or three dark looking rings down each barrel and no amount of oiling or cleaning will shift them. Is this the start of rust? If not, what's caused the colouring and how can I ...
Keen shots and those new to the sport are invited to try their hand at the Warwickshire Countryside Day Clay Shoot, sponsored by Hunter Boots.
Velveteen Game Carrier: "I have received my Velveteen and am totally blown away by the overall look and quality of materials used. I had great expectations for the product and I have not been disappoi...
Fine Wine Investment: On paper it's definitely a good idea!
I've always had a passion for the outdoors and horses more so, hence the electric fencing and wheel barrows I sell, as for the game keeping side it seemed only natural to combine several aspects of th...
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