Many shooters are introduced to the sport through either rough shooting or walked-up shooting, and it is often the starting point for the best Shots, as it is a perfect…
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Shooting suits made to measure: where to go for bespoke tweeds
Inheriting a pair of Purdeys or a grouse moor? That would certainly delight most keen Shots. But most Shots would rather wear shooting suits made to measure, created from personally…
Are these the best gundog friendly hotels in the UK?
Looking for a hotel to stay in where they will welcome your gundog? We’ve compiled this list of gundog friendly hotels with shooting facilities nearby or on the premises. If…
Roadkill – this is why you should NEVER eat it
So you’re driving along and there’s a freshly dead muntjac or pheasant by the roadside. Should you take the roadkill home for dinner? I recently received this query from a…
Tips for freezing game
Now that the season has started you’ll hopefully be bringing plenty of game home. Of course you won’t be able to eat it all at once, so the best solution…
Meet the Saim SCH50
Higher Image Quality and New 1024×768 OLED SCH50 adopts the 12um sensor with 640×512 resolution, the objective lens of 50mm focal length, 1024×768 OLED display, and 48mm eye relief, more…
The shooting kit that we’d all love to have
There are various pieces of shooting kit that are essential to trips out in the field. We’ve picked some top picks and some that are on the wish list. 1.…
Pheasant shooting must-reads
There’s an early morning nip in the air and the pheasant shooting season has begun. So here are some useful pheasant shooting must-reads covering everything from guns and ammunition to…
Swarovski dS Gen II
The new dS supports you by taking care of the technical details. At the push of a button, the dS Gen. II shows you the correct aiming point – taking ballistics, distance, angle, temperature, air pressure…
The best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. While technical fabrics have been on the march in recent years, tweed still has a place in…
Best dog coats
We asked vet Tony Buckwell whether dog coats are really needed? Or are they just an unnecessary accessory? He replied: “A lot depends on the breed of gundog you have. Working dogs…
Best waterproof trousers – our top picks for all-season hunting
If you’re thinking about what to wear when you’re shooting, at the top of your list should be a pair of good waterproof overtrousers. Living in the countryside can present…
Shooting manners for those new to going out in the field
Have you been invited shooting for the first time this season? Worried about shooting manners for beginners? Here are the guidelines you need to follow so that you conduct yourself…
Pill pockets for dogs: the best way to get your dog to swallow tablets
If you’ve ever struggled to get your dog to take a pill (and let’s be honest, which dog owner hasn’t) then it’s time you knew about pill pockets for dogs.…
Tipping on a shoot: this is what you need to know
Tipping on a shoot is a time-honoured part of a shoot day. Mind you, there are some Guns who think that tips are superfluous, and that keepers should be paid…
Enlarged field of view: it’s just one of the features that is going to make the new ZEISS DTI 3/25 VERY sought-after
Stalkers and hunters know – and have been frequently frustrated by – the difficulties of hunting at night in woodland. The ZEISS DTI 3/25 thermal imaging camera is set to…
Best shooting weekend getaways in England and Wales
Sporting hotels: Looking for a good sporting hotel? Here is a list of the best.
Best gifts for shoot hosts – we’ve researched some which will be welcomed
The best invitations to shoot are really those that can’t be bought. Maybe you’ve been asked to a select private shoot? (Read our tips on what to expect on your…
The best clothing for beaters (and pickers-up)
We asked those in the know what they think is the best clothing for beaters. What to wear and what to avoid. (Read our beating on a shoot day rules…
What to expect on your first day pheasant shooting
Wondering what to expect on your first day pheasant shooting? Tony Bracci, Bisley instructor, former keeper and Sporting Gun contributor advises: Do some research into where the shoot is, which…