I tested an Anschütz 1761 in .22 LR last year and was so impressed that I simply had to test this new walnut thumbhole stocked version in the flat-shooting .17…
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A clean kill is what should be aimed for every time
What marks you out as a Gun who knows what they are doing? What separates a good Shot from a bad one? If you ask a member of the picking-up…
Gamekeeping and wildlife management certificate dropped from education syllabus
Currently around 1,000 students are studying the Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management. The Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate is now no…
More than a quarter of UK birds in serious decline
The list, which is drawn up by all the UK’s bird conservation groups including the GWCT, is updated every three years and categorises the status of birds as either red,…
Recipe for venison pie with mashed potato
Pie and mash is historic, so for this recipe for venison pie with mash I have kept to tradition, but swapped the minced beef with venison, which works very well…
How to clean a fouled rifle bore
A build-up of copper fouling can affect a rifle’s accuracy.
Finding the perfect calibre for deer
The UK is blessed to have a selection of deer species, both indigenous and introduced — and vitally important management of deer creates sporting opportunities all around the country. However,…
Land Rover Defender 90
The Land Rover Defender was a mainstay of rural and military life for quite some time. After a four-year gap waiting for the updated version, I was more than keen…
Curing hard mouth: is it possible in a gundog?
Not many of us give a second thought to retrieving, as it’s simply what gundogs do. However, it’s not quite as natural as it may seem — though a dog…
How to choose a riflescope
You don’t actually need much kit to go deerstalking. Binoculars to spot a beast and a rifle to bring it down are essential, but I would argue that a telescopic…
Rabbit stew recipe: quick and easy to make
This rabbit stew recipe is based on speed, a need for merely a few ingredients and my own mad desire to please. Rabbit loins are ideal for this kind of…
Moving house and your gun certificates – what you need to know
When you’re moving house you want everything to run as smoothly as possible. But what should you do if you’re a gun owner? What are the legalities to obey concerning…
Young Shots: six tips for getting started
How should young Shots get started in the field and on the clay ground? I started shooting at the age of eight. I’m lucky to come from a farming background,…
What is Cerakote?
You’ll often come across the description “Cerakote” in a gun review. What you might not know is what it actually describes. I decided to write about it having received the…
Wildcat cartridges: the background of the .22-250 calibre
.22-250 calibre review: The .22-250 calibre is one of the best when it comes to dealing with foxes and roe in Scotland.
How to keep your gundog safe on a shoot
We’re in the middle of the shooting season now and I thought it would be time to offer some advice on how to keep your gundog safe. Accidents, as we…
Zoli Z One 12-bore
The latest addition to the Z range is the Zoli Z One, a black-actioned Sporter with detachable trigger unit on a Boss-type action. The overall design of the gun conforms…
Ban on snaring could impact fox control efforts, warn gamekeepers
The announcement that the Scottish Government would consider the option of a ban on snaring came in response to a question from Labour’s Colin Smyth MSP. The regional list member…
Experts warn shooting community of bird flu risks as outbreak worsens
Cases of the most dangerous form of the bird flu disease, referred to as high-path H5N1, were detected in domesticated birds in late October at the same time a spate…
Striped labradors – yes they really are a thing apparently
Some breeders are now selling ‘striped labradors’. Skilled labrador breeders invariably have a detailed knowledge of their dogs and know which of their animals carry yellow or chocolate genes, selecting…