Land management has been carried out for centuries, producing upland landscapes that offer rich biodiversity and favourable habitats for an abundance of wildlife. My knowledge has increased somewhat over time…
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The best fox control kit: Mark Ripley shares the essentials
Early recon pays dividends when tracking Charlie, but reliable kit also makes the job much more effective. Here is the best fox control kit which I use regularly, essential for…
Is it the right weather to go shooting?
Weather, 25 May West Byfleet Weather +14 High: +17° Low: +7° Humidity: 78% Wind: SW – 26 KPH London Weather +13 High: +17° Low: +9° Humidity: 78% Wind: SW –…
Foxing during the lambing season and why Komodo Pros make pigeon shooting a breeze
Mark Ripley is out during the lambing season to protect vulnerable lambs on the hills using the new TH50 thermal rifle scope from InfiRay. Using his Pulsar Accolade thermal spotter,…
Ruger 10/22 Target Lite
The Ruger 10/22 .22LR has to be the most widely used semi-automatic rimfire on the planet. It was the brainchild of Bill Ruger back in 1964 and its simple inertia…
Best clay shooting caps – what to wear on the clay ground
Not everybody wears a cap when they’re out on the clay ground but a cap is a useful item to have on you. (For more on what to wear clay…
Chinese water deer stalking and the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro previewed
Chris Dalton is in Bedfordshire delivering training for stalkers who are working towards DSC Level 2. It also proves an ideal opportunity to try and shoot a cull Chinese water…
10 common mistakes people make when they start shooting (and how to correct them)
Do these common mistakes sound familiar? 1. Poor stance For a novice their instinct is to address where the target is coming from rather than having the body in a…
ZEISS Conquest V4 – a great match for high-performance airguns
It never fails to amaze me how many airgun shooters are prepared to spend serious money on high-end airguns and then try to cut corners when it comes to buying…
The Hungarian wirehaired vizsla – charming and hardworking
What happened when I became the owner of a Hungarian wire-haired vizsla
Moleskin trousers: we’ve picked out the best for country style
We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Moleskin has been around for centuries and moleskin trousers…
Thermals on lamp shy rabbits and the new Blaser R8 Ultimate X rifle reviewed
We join Mark Ripley (260Rips) as he heads out on a golf course to help clear some lamp shy rabbits and a bonus fox with his CZ 452 rifle in…
Mass trespass on estate in Devon
On 8th May a mass protest organised by protest body Right to Roam trespassed on the Duke of Somerset’s South Hams estate. Participants picnicked and marched through the estate. It…
Should I shoot game birds with a side-by-side or over-and-under?
Side by side shotguns are loved by traditionalists. Many Guns start shooting with a side-by-side shotgun (which they have possibly inherited) and then switch to an over-and-under. But why? (More…
Set to be a smashing weekend with R&B Sporting!
Leading Herefordshire Gun Shop R&B Sporting will be hosting their much anticipated annual Open Weekend on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June at South Worcester Shooting Ground. Entry is FREE.…
Easy recipe for pigeon pâte
Wondering what to do with those pigeon breasts? Read through this delicious (and easy) recipe for pigeon pâté. If you’ve a pigeon shooting permission then make sure you make a…
Feeding puppies
One of the most confusing issues when bringing home a new gundog puppy is what to feed and how often to feed the new arrival, but in truth to ensure…
Best shooting jackets: we pick out a selection to consider
Shooting coats vary more than any other kind of shooting kit, but this pick of the best shooting coats offers a variety of choices for different budgets and different purposes.
What gas brooder do I need for rearing young chicks?
To determine what kind of brooder is best firstly determine how many birds you will be rearing. Secondly decide what brooder housing will be used. A brooder house doesn’t have…
A Swedish wild boar cull and the Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Pro
Thomas Lindy Nissen follows Nicklas Gunnarsson on a cull hunt for the Swedish boar. In 1999 a little more than 4000 boars were shot in Sweden. Twenty years later this…