Research has shown that though deer shot with lead-cored jacketed bullets do show increased levels of lead, even as far away as the haunches, though it is still less than…
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Why doping to win gundog trials is never worth the risk
Doping has been proven in many animal sports. Greyhounds, horses and coursing dogs have all been (successfully) given performance-enhancing drugs at one time or another. Some of the drugs used…
Rabbit pasta
Spring is a good time to shoot bunnies, so what could be a more fitting dish than this simple and delicious recipe for rabbit?
Bettinsoli Crypto
The latest offering from Bettinsoli has a little something for everyone, writes Jason Harris
What kit should I take for a driven grouse shoot?
A reader wants to know what to take to his first driven grouse shoot
Your essential fox-control kit
A decent rifle, a high-quality telescopic sight and a generous portion of luck are the essential items in the amateur’s fox-control kit
Shot Gun Certificate appeals
The recent announcements by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) about their standard members’ insurance can only be welcome news to…
Second-hand Browning Grand Prix Sporter
A second-hand Browning Grand Prix Sporter is basically a B525. It's an ideal Sporter and not too heavy for the occasional day’s field shooting
The best rifle cleaning products
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July 2014
Exclusive: 12,000 rabbits in only three months! Pigeon shooting: get the best from rotaries How to make 50 decoys for under a tenner Puppy training: learning to K.I.S.S (keep it…
Are top shots born or made?
Is it talent or practice that determines if you are an average Shot or a great one — and could woodpigeon have something to do with it?
Video: How to make a crow rag decoy
What you need to make a crow rag decoy: Stapler Scissors Small cable ties Bamboo cane Household bin bags Watch the video above for a step-by-step guide to making a…
Do you shoot pigeon for sport or pest control?
Here’s a question for you, do you shoot pigeon for sport or are you doing it as pest control? Under the terms of the general licences, we are only allowed…
How to adjust trigger-pull weight
Jason Harris recently had a customer that had traded in a Beretta 682 Gold E and bought a Perazzi MX8. He thought that the new gun felt strange when in…
Secondhand Benelli M2
A secondhand Benelli M2 is really for pest control, mainly pigeon, crows and rabbits. As a bonus for pest control, the guns will handle big-shot magnum shells, making them also…
June 2014
Gundog special issue with advice on how to pick a puppy, where to home your dog and ideas for indoor training
How to choose the right camouflage
By Jon Snowdon Guests preparing to visit Greenlee for deer stalking often ask what they should bring with regards to equipment, especially clothing. They query if it is acceptable to…
Peter Wilson isn’t the best game shot
He admits that being an Olympic skeet champion doesn't translate to shooting perfectly in the field
Rook pie recipe
Rook pie recipe: Top chef Mark prepares a seasonal, no-nonsense dish featuring young rooks in a pie.
November 2013
Tappers or shouters Which Beaters put most birds over the guns? Should’ve gone to Specsavers Is your eyesight still sharp enough for shooting? Tested Browning’s princely o/u game gun Listen…