The number of young people taking up shooting sports through the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's Young Shots scheme has risen by 20% in the last year alone.
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Salvinelli Monaco shotgun review
Salvinelli Monaco shotgun: This Salvinelli Monaco shotgun is a beautifully crafted, and well balanced, competition gun.
Why do pigeons prefer spring grown rape?
I have noticed they invariably decoy much more easily - even when there are spring drillings in the vicinity. So why don't farmers grow more of it?
Awards for clay shooters who saved men from drowning
Two popular Essex clay shooters have received one of the Royal Life Saving Society's highest awards - for saving three men from drowning in the freezing waters of a local…
Will my decoy machine work in frost and snow?
My whirly machine proved a godsend in spring/summer over peas and cereal crops. I am now looking forward to trying it on winter rape but (if we get really hard…
How do I get my gun dog interested in hunting?
My gun dog retrieves dummies nicely but he's prone to lose interest in hunting if he doesn't find it almost straightaway. Is there anything I can do to keep him…
Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species
The role of gamekeepers in protecting many threatened birds has been highlighted in a new Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) report - Singing Fields.
Why is it considered a fault to cant the barrels on a target?
I recently attended a shoot and a fellow gun mentioned that it was considered a fault to cant the barrels when drawing a line on a bird.
Why don’t cartridge makers use copper-plated shot anymore?
I came across 250 Dan Arms cartridges the other day loaded with copper-plated shot. What was the idea behind this, and why don't cartridge makers load similar pellets these days?
How do you handle shooting in narrow woodland rides?
How do you cope with driven birds appearing over narrow woodland rides? Our new shoot has lots of pathways like this and I've been struggling ever since the start of…
Is there a rule of thumb for using different bullet tips for different deer?
I use only a .243 for muntjac and roe (100gr hollow point), but wonder what I need to use on larger red and sika? What do you recommend for each…
How valuable is shooting instruction?
My mate reckons shooting instruction isn't necessary. What do you reckon?
Benelli Black Eagle 2 shotgun review
Benelli Black Eagle 2 shotgun: Italian shotgun maker, Benelli, have created another impressive semi-automatic: the Black Eagle 2.
AYA No.1 Sideplate shotgun review
AYA No.1 Sideplate shotgun: The AYA No.1 Sideplate is a shotgun that many game shooters will aspire to own.
Zoli Columbus shotgun review
Zoli Columbus shotgun: The Zoli Columbus will certainly turn some heads when out in the field.
Blood transfusions for gun dogs?
How far should you go to save the life of your most loyal shooting companion? This dilemma was faced by Leicestershire farmer, Peter Hornbuckle, when his cocker spaniel gundog collapsed…
Benelli Crio semi-auto shotgun review
Benelli Crio semi-auto shotgun: The state of the art barrel making process on this Benelli Crio shotgun places it one step ahead of the competition.
Will changing to a lighter gun affect my shooting?
My husband introduced me to shooting two years ago and I still use one of his guns, a 32in Browning B325 Sporter, which I find awkward to handle, and too…
Where’s the best place for a head or neck shot on deer?
A friend and I were discussing the best placement for a shot in the head or neck area of a deer. There seems to be disagreement as to whether the…
Brian Friend widens his Hunting Act appeal
During his appeal to the Law Lords, UCSW member, Brian Friend, took his case beyond the hunting issue and questioned whether the protection of the Human Rights Act and the…