A: I love shooting behind the combine. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity this year, but after practising this discipline for a number of years, I have picked up a tip or two along the…
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Mossberg 930 Duck Commander on test
The products of O. F. Mossberg & Sons, always known simply as Mossberg, have, since their founding in 1919, gained a reputation for practical designs where simplicity and reliability are outstanding features. While much of the…
21st September, 2016
This week’s issue: Gamekeepers optimistic about pheasant and partridge numbers Post-Brexit commitment to keep EU workers is “crucial” The ant-loving green woodpecker Getting up to speed on partridges The pulling…
Top tips for a successful pigeon shooting technique
I am so fortunate to be out and about shooting pigeon all the time. I’ve had the privilege to learn from some of the finest pigeon Shots over the years and have learned and…
How to train gundogs with shot and cold game
As a gundog trainer with several dogs to progress, I have to look at each individual and work out a suitable training programme for every one and this can vary due to the dog’s personality…
How to introduce the stop whistle
Introducing the stop whistle is one area of gundog training that can cause handlers some issues — possibly because they rush it, so that the lesson is not fully learnt by the dog, or…
Am I using too much powder when I reloading a cartridge?
A reader asked: I see you quote some reload data in your rifle tests but when I load the same weight powder it does not always all go in. What am…
14th September, 2016
This week’s issue: Wildfowlers report favourable prospects for the season ahead Rural groups plan to cut EU red tape Tripping the light fantastic The cockle of our hearts By fair…
The Pigeon Shooter’s Diary by Tom Payne launches at Midland Game Fair
Regular readers of Tom Payne’s pigeon shooting articles in this magazine will no doubt be delighted to learn that the tips, hints, teaching and technical advice that Tom gives each month can now also be found…
Confit rabbit and blackberry salad
Why isn’t rabbit more popular? And why do we so often see rabbit on the menu that has been farmed on the Continent? This tasty interloper is an easy win at harvest time but what…
The Chesapeake Bay retriever is the ultimate wildfowling dog
Looking down at me as I write is a splendid drake pintail, a memento of a wildfowling excursion in February 1989 with fellow Shooting Times contributor Mike Swan. Mike shot the pintail and presented it to…
What is the right amount of choke for wildfowling?
Q: Last season was my first foray into wildfowling. I had been told by fowling friends, whom I assumed were knowledgeable, that a fully choked 12-bore was essential. I therefore…
How can I touch up a scuffed synthetic stock?
A reader asked: How do you touch up a synthetic stock? Mine is really scratched. Shooting Times rifle reviewer and stalker, Bruce Potts, had this advice for airgun maintenance: Synthetic…
7th September, 2016
This week’s issue: New survey figures highlight the conservation benefits of shooting Badger culls are expanded A winner in the field Trial dogs go to town How to train with…
What are the advantages of plastic stocks for airguns?
A reader asked: I’m planning to buy an air rifle for my 14-year-old son to use in the garden under my supervision. I would like him to have a gun with a…
Sako 85 Carbonlight
There are plenty of centrefire rifles available to British shooters in the sub-£1,000 range but those wanting a more prestigious yet value-for-money rifle have the Sako 85 model as their…
National Parks survey highlights public support for shooting
The recent Campaign for National Parks (CNP) survey has highlighted the public support for shooting, with the sport voted by as the third most popular recreational activity out of a…
British Shooting poised to build on Olympic success
British Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic shooting in the UK, will build upon its Rio 2016 success by seeking new funding to improve and enhance its talent pathway…
Can a shooter with one eye shoot legally?
A: No, they cannot. The police may not attach an “accompanied” condition to a shotgun certificate in the way that they may add a condition to a firearm certificate. If you are a…