Gundog training: I’ve recently inherited a trained gundog, a nice 8 year-old black labrador. How can I work out which whistle commands the dog responds to? The last thing I…
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My gun dog drops to shot, but then chases the birds!
My gun dog drops to flush and shot, but when I start it hunting again it runs off in the direction taken by the bird or rabbit. Why is this…
What’s pigeon shooting with a moderated shotgun like?
Pigeon shooting with a moderated shotgun - what are your thoughts on the subject, and have you tried one yet? I have been reading with great interest Richard Brigham’s articles…
When clay pigeon shooting why can’t I use 32g sixes?
The clay pigeon shooting club where I shoot throws quite a few birds that are a good, 40-plus yards from the hoop.
Commercial shooting hit hard by economic recession
Commercial shooting is being hit hard by the recession, with 60% of shoots expecting their income to fall over this season - according to a survey of lowland and upland…
How to shoot a driven target – clay shooting video
VIDEO! Clay shooting coach, Mark Russell, talks you through a basic method of shooting a driven target.
When home loading, how do I weigh out powder in grains?
I want to load my own cartridges for pigeon shooting. How do I weigh out powder in grains?
Do police need to be firearms qualified to take your guns?
If a police officer is required to take a firearm from you surely they must be firearms qualified? Many police officers are not sure about firearms and wouldn’t know if…
Clay shooting a springing teal target – help!
Clay shooting for many years means I’ve seen dozens of targets presented as ‘teal’ - but they’ve all been different!
Prince’s Trust clay pigeon shoot raises £135,000
More than 300 shooting enthusiasts have helped raise more than £135,000 at the annual Prince's Trust Clay Pigeon Shoot, at Auchterhouse Country Sports, near Dundee.
Can you shoot deer with shotguns?
Some of our syndicate members want to shoot Muntjac deer with shotguns. Is this legal?
Lincoln Fair Elite shotgun review
Lincoln Fair Elite shotgun: This Lincoln Elite shotgun has been made by Italian gun makers, Fair.
Can I call roe deer at anytime of the year?
My deer stalking friend tells me it’s possible to ‘call’ roe deer. Is this only possible at certain times of the year or can they be called anytime?…
Police want to tag medical records of gun licence holders
The shooting community is up in arms over a controversial new proposal to electronically tag medical records of gun licence holders.
RSPB steps up calls for government to regulate shoots
Shooting organisations are frustrated after the RSPB recently stepped up its calls for the government to regulate shooters.
Partridge shooting cartridges review
Shooting is at its best on September stubbles, trying to pot a partridge or two with an old gun and cartridges to suit. Thankfully where the latter are concerned we’ve…
Clay pigeon shooting: Shooting a crossing target
When clay pigeon shooting, the driven crosser is certainly not a ‘typical’ bird you’ll find described in many books on clay shooting.
Shooting more popular than football according to poll
Shooting has come out ahead of football, rugby and golf in a Sport England poll about people’s satisfaction with the quality of their sporting experiences.
When shooting skeet, what shotgun bore size can I use?
When shooting skeet, is there a maximum/minimum shotgun bore size can I use? Also, is it better to use a fast cartridge with a higher velocity?
London 2012 Olympic shooting row: Boakes resigns
The London 2012 Olympic shooting row continues with the resignation of British Shooting chairman, Phil Boakes.