Secondhand Hatsan Auto shotgun review: About 25 years ago a reader phoned Sporting Gun to tell us how, on a holiday in Turkey, he had bought a locally made 16-bore…
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Should I shoot birds flighting to oilseed rape or decoy them on the field?
My pigeon shooting mate says it’s best to shoot birds flighting to oilseed rape, rather than try and decoy them on the field itself.
Is it advisable to train a young Labrador pup separately?
Is it advisable to train a young Labrador pup separately or is it okay to let it learn by working alongside an older, more experienced, dog?
How long should I leave a deer that runs after being shot?
Deer stalking: How long should I leave a deer that runs after being shot before following it up? Opinion seems to vary.
Can I get my firearms ban lifted early?
Firearms ban: Last year I received a two-year sentence for fraud. On being released I had to sign a document saying I could not possess a firearm for five years.
Game recipe: Grouse, pheasant and mallard roast
Game recipe: Grouse, pheasant and mallard roast: This month Mark, a keen shot, shows how to cook the ultimate Christmas lunch!
I can’t seem to improve my clay shooting scores!
I’ve been shooting now for just over 14 months – English Sporting – and only managing to hit 20% or so of the targets.
Should I refrain from smoking or eating when deer stalking?
Deer stalking: The stalker I go out with insists I do not smoke, or drink from a Thermos when I go stalking because roe deer can smell things like this…
Is it right pigeon shooting when they’re in poor condition?
Pigeon shooting: Last winter’s cold weather really affected the pigeons around here and they were in a very weakened state.
SHOOTING TIPS: 3 stage checklist!
SHOOTING TIPS: 3 stage checklist! Clay shooting coach, mark Russell, tells you how a simple, three-stage checklist can improve your scores.
What kill-to-cartridge ratio do you expect pigeon shooting?
Pigeon shooting: What sort of kills-to-cartridge ratio would you expect from a good pigeon shot, over decoys, and over the course of a year?
What’s the best gun to start clay pigeon shooting?
Clay pigeon shooting: I am 14 years old and have just got hooked on clay pigeon shooting. As a present I was hoping to get a gun and all of…
Game shooting cartridges review
These game shooting cartridges are new to the market, and offer something for guns of all bores...
My gundog doesn’t seem to like his rabbit skin dummy?
My six-month old Springer is coming on a treat but for one thing - he’s really slow when hunting for or retrieving his little rabbit skin dummy.
Is green tripe too rich for my ferrets?
Is it okay to feed my ferrets on green tripe from time to time or is it too rich for the system?
Beretta UGB Xcel shotgun review
Beretta UGB Xcel shotgun review: The Beretta UGB Xcel shotgun is the world's first break-action semi-automatic.
Which doubles should I take first when skeet shooting?
When skeet shooting, which of the doubles should I shoot first from Station Four at Skeet, or a similar pair at Sporting?
If a ferret is a bad mum, should I breed from her again?
Ferreting: Last year my favourite jill had her first litter of kits but then totally ignored them. They all weakened and died through lack of food.
Goose shooting: Decoying over stubble
Goose shooting: Decoying over stubble: Under the cover of darkness a crack team of old men with guns crept in to do battle with a massive pink menace. Steve Moore…
What qualifications will I need for a deer stalking job?
I am 17 years old, getting really hooked on stalking and would like to make it my career with an employer such as the Forestry Commission.