Competition clay shooting is about controlled levels of focus. This is also true when it comes to choosing suitable clay guns for the task, given the bewildering range of guns…
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Haenel Jaeger 10 Timber LX Monte Carlo
The German gunmaking firm Haenel has been producing rifles for almost 200 years. Its reputation in Britain is now on the rise, thanks to its attention to detail and its…
How often should you clean an airgun barrel?
Q: How often should you clean an airgun barrel? I’ve just cleaned the barrel of my air rifle and, rather than improving its accuracy, it seems to have had an…
Wild duck gumbo recipe
To make this really good gumbo recipe, there are a couple of rules. The first is to take lots of time to make the dark roux. The second is to…
Move to ban pump-action shotguns fails
Labour MP Luke Pollard introduced a private members bill in an attempt to restrict pump-action shotguns after the tragic shootings in his Plymouth constituency last year. The bill was debated…
Basic airgun shooting: Mat Manning keeps it simple on a squirrel hunting trip
Modern airgun shooting must seem quite baffling to newcomers or those who grew up in simpler times. I would even go as far to say that the expensive and cumbersome…
How can you stop a scope fogging up?
Q: When I travel to my stalking grounds in a warm car I get scope fogging on my lenses in the cold weather. What, if anything, can I do to…
The boxlock shotgun : a classic design that will never let you down
Boxlock shotgun surprise On a delightful game day towards the end of last season, I was pegged next to a charming gentleman who was a good Shot. The rather annoying…
Suzuki Jimny LCV
The Suzuki Jimny doesn’t need much introduction; the wee Japanese 4×4 has earned itself a cult status and many, including yours truly, were thrilled when the latest Jimny was released…
What is a perruque head on a deer?
At the end of the rut a yearling buck on my ground was still in dark velvet and showed no signs of drying. The buck has an ear-high four-point head…
Pheasant burger recipe: by the author of the River Cottage game cookery book
I’m not preparing a foodie delicacy, just an easy fried pheasant burger. I used cheap burger buns and crispy little gems from a bargain supermarket, along with its own-brand mayonnaise…
How to store and service shooting gear once the season is over.
The season’s over now, and we have another seven months before low-ground shooting opens once more. But that does not mean that shooting kit should simply be abandoned until the…
Capercaillie could be extinct in Scotland in 20 years, says report
Scottish Capercaillie at risk The report commissioned by Nature Scot looked at the causes of the decline in the numbers of the birds and at how the decline could be…
The best kit for grey squirrel control – my go-to list
Grey squirrel control The grey squirrel is a highly successful introduced species that has wreaked havoc since its introduction to the UK more than 100 years ago. Their contribution to…
Caesar Guerini Maxum Gold Ltd 20-bore
Traditional styling The Caesar Guerini Maxum Gold Ltd is an upgrade on the already premium Maxum game gun. This new model has more traditional styling and attention to detail. The…
Slow cooked venison shoulder recipe
Slow cooked venison shoulder with peppers and beans Ingredients 1 shoulders of venison, bone-in (in this case a small fallow) Light olive oil 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2…
Security cabinets – concealment is the thing
I am becoming a security addict. How else can I explain a predilection for reading BS 7558? That’s the British standard for gun cabinets. And then there is the 51-page…
Could the “pest birds list” return?
Currently the control of pest birds such as magpies, carrion crows and jackdaws is permitted under the general licence which allows control of these birds for certain purposes. The general…
What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease
Lyme disease in dogs and humans Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria that live in the guts of infected ticks, so those of us who take our dogs…
So what’s so special about Teague chokes?
A reader is considering fitting Teague multichokes to his Breda Vega Special Trap gun so he can shoot a variety of birds